Changes in the MLB rules will impact college baseball

Baseball has forever been known as America’s favorite pastime. However, there has always been one lingering issue with baseball. That issue being how long a game takes.   During the 2022 MLB season the average game length was 3 hours and 3 minutes.   Many fans struggle to sit through such a long game and have voiced […]

East uses walk-off to win over mustangs

Story was originally published in The Sylva Herald The Smoky Mountain Mustangs lost a Mountain Seven Conference baseball game by a score of 4-3 Friday at East Henderson. The low-scoring game was highlighted by Mustang pitchers Brylen Conlin and Cale Justice as well as Eagle pitcher Devin Walker, who went the distance for the win. […]

Hendersonville hands SM 10-6 loss in baseball action

Story was originally published in The Sylva Herald The Smoky Mountain Mustangs lost their non-conference matchup against the Bearcats at Hendersonville on March 22 by a score of 10-6. The Bearcats were able to consistently score runs throughout the game, only avoiding the score column in the first inning. The Mustangs trailed 4-1 heading into […]

Falcons roll to win over Mustang baseball team

Story was originally published in The Sylva Herald Smoky Mountain’s baseball team lost to West Henderson by a score of 13-0 on Tuesday, March 22, at the SM field. West scored early and never looked back, winning the game in five innings via the 10-run rule. The Falcons were able to score three runs in […]

Murphy rallies to defeat Mustangs

Story was originally published in The Sylva Herald The Smoky Mountain baseball team lost at Murphy on Monday, March 14, by a score of 8-7. A strong late game push catapulted the Bulldogs to the win, taking the lead in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Mustangs took an early lead, with strong third […]

Mustangs bag season-opening baseball wins against Swain

Article was originally published in the Sylva Herald, March 10 edition The Smoky Mountain Mustang baseball teams each won their opening season matchup against the Swain Maroon Devils last Thursday at Swain. The varsity club was able to squeak out a 12-9 victory behind a strong, consistent offensive output. The Mustangs scored in all but […]