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Kudos to Kylie! We've obviously had some great players at VT but I'm not .
gdot • 07/25/26 01:36 PM ET
Reposting a story from her signing day
VTChip • 07/25/26 04:20 PM ET
Amen to that! I remember after their last season ending game Kylie and
HokieAvalanche • 07/25/26 04:10 PM ET
The Kylie Aldridges make VA TECH softball so special **
TomTurkey • 07/25/26 04:28 PM ET
I think you are talking about this video
VTChip • 07/25/26 04:25 PM ET
Yes! What a great Hokie! **
HokieAvalanche • 07/25/26 07:00 PM ET
Yeah, I like her a lot, too! **
laphroaig • 07/25/26 02:24 PM ET
She makes us look good. **
TomTurkey • 07/25/26 02:18 PM ET
Hokie- R I F I C
laphroaig • 07/25/26 02:26 PM ET
From Kylie's mom: what a cool full circle moment for the Aldridge family
VTChip • 07/25/26 01:34 AM ET
Be like Kylie **
TomTurkey • 07/25/26 08:37 AM ET
Amen. Not a better role model! ❤️ **
VTChip • 07/25/26 08:45 AM ET
Go Kylie Go Hokies Go Aldridges
laphroaig • 07/25/26 05:34 AM ET
Tonight's game
TomTurkey • 07/24/26 04:56 PM ET
BOOM!!! Kylie with the solo bomb!!! **
VTChip • 07/24/26 10:02 PM ET
Here's video of Kylie's bomb!!! **
VTChip • 07/25/26 12:26 AM ET
She got all of that one! **
HokieAvalanche • 07/25/26 07:32 PM ET
She was thrilled! Break out of that old slump!
TomTurkey • 07/25/26 02:21 PM ET
She's been holding back 🫡 **
TomTurkey • 07/24/26 10:37 PM ET
Cori is hitting a lot of pitches, fair and foul, to left field **
TomTurkey • 07/24/26 08:42 PM ET
I've noticed that, too. **
laphroaig • 07/25/26 05:32 AM ET
Swing away Cori! **
HokieAvalanche • 07/24/26 11:23 PM ET
Cori was 2 for 3 tonight with a walk and a double
VTChip • 07/25/26 12:34 AM ET
Cori is a gazelle on the basepath **
TomTurkey • 07/25/26 08:36 AM ET
She has a long stride. **
WestEndHokie39 • 07/25/26 08:38 AM ET
She was almost at 2nd before the SS fielded the ball **
TomTurkey • 07/25/26 10:51 AM ET
Joe Pound named as Radford Softball head coach. **
NC_Hokies • 07/24/26 02:15 PM ET
That looks like a great choice
VTChip • 07/24/26 03:00 PM ET
Only question about the immediate success is the academic requirements
laphroaig • 07/24/26 04:08 PM ET
Radford accepted 89% of applicants in the most recent year reported
UpperQuad • 07/24/26 05:25 PM ET
Correct. The answer, of course, is that St John's likely has as open . .
MidloHokie • 07/25/26 07:43 AM ET
Glad we got Cori prior to his tenure **
TomTurkey • 07/24/26 03:23 PM ET
Glad we got Cori. . . . . period! **
laphroaig • 07/24/26 04:17 PM ET
Hopefully a good hire. Odd that he stepped down from SJRS in May though. **
NC_Hokies • 07/24/26 03:16 PM ET
And said it wasn’t for another coaching job
philvt93 • 07/24/26 05:22 PM ET
Radford is going to pay him 2x-4x what he was making at the community
King of Hokies • 07/25/26 09:47 PM ET
Interesting tidbit in the Roanoke Times story
VTChip • 07/25/26 12:51 AM ET
Pound was recommended to Radford by Scot Thomas
VTChip • 07/25/26 12:58 AM ET
Congratulations to incoming recruit Ryleigh Perks, farthest throw champion
VTChip • 07/24/26 08:43 AM ET
Congratulations. **
Sonyesman • 07/24/26 10:36 AM ET
Do we know a distance? **
chagerma • 07/24/26 10:30 AM ET
Over them thar mountains **
HokieAllMyLife • 07/24/26 07:38 PM ET
220, 221, whatever it takes **
TomTurkey • 07/24/26 03:25 PM ET
BR-549 **
laphroaig • 07/24/26 03:42 PM ET
Tree-fiddy **
laphroaig • 07/24/26 12:11 PM ET
I heard she threw it to the west and had to turn east to catch it! **
vthhhi • 07/24/26 11:07 AM ET
That's better than north or south where the ball would have to go
laphroaig • 07/24/26 12:11 PM ET
Congrats Ryleigh! **
HokieAvalanche • 07/24/26 09:30 AM ET
What a terrible way to end a LL Regional game
VTChip • 07/23/26 07:06 PM ET
Here’s a screenshot of the call
VTChip • 07/23/26 07:12 PM ET
Contact isn't necessary and neither is intent to distract by the runner. **
laphroaig • 07/24/26 12:02 PM ET
Distraction. Though on a force play, runner should have right
VAHokie89 • 07/24/26 10:52 AM ET
I don't think there is a softball or baseball rulebook that agrees with
BG Hokie • 07/24/26 11:06 AM ET
I did not use the term absolute right of way
VAHokie89 • 07/24/26 12:33 PM ET
Nor can you hinder or impede a fielder fielding an initial batted ball,
BG Hokie • 07/24/26 12:41 PM ET
I know…….. **
VAHokie89 • 07/24/26 12:41 PM ET
Good, so I've gotten you to change your mind from your initial post above. **
BG Hokie • 07/24/26 12:44 PM ET
No. Never min. You took my original post past any intended, communicated
VAHokie89 • 07/24/26 04:18 PM ET
You are correct. There isn't a rulebook that states that. **
laphroaig • 07/24/26 12:00 PM ET
In fairness, a still shot re: an umpire's judgment call on interference or
BG Hokie • 07/24/26 10:24 AM ET
This?
TomTurkey • 07/23/26 09:04 PM ET
"changes the fielder's attempt" - that's what happened here. **
laphroaig • 07/24/26 09:37 AM ET
Yeah, I will say Little League's interference rule may make it an even
BG Hokie • 07/24/26 10:47 AM ET
Other than a visual distraction, I don't see any issue
VTChip • 07/23/26 09:31 PM ET
How much money did you have on Nevada? **
LTHokie • 07/24/26 06:42 AM ET
So there was a distraction. **
laphroaig • 07/23/26 10:08 PM ET
Like pornography, we know when we see it! 😉 **
TomTurkey • 07/24/26 04:45 PM ET
Here's the play from ESPN
VTChip • 07/23/26 11:07 PM ET
What's interesting to me is you immediately see the 3rd base umpire signal
BG Hokie • 07/24/26 10:30 AM ET
I thought the fielder checked up
Nova Hokie 95 • 07/24/26 10:57 AM ET
Yours is a reasonable judgment. That 3rd base umpire is obviously very good
BG Hokie • 07/24/26 11:04 AM ET
I think I've mentioned to you ...
Nova Hokie 95 • 07/24/26 11:09 AM ET
Northern Virginia treats softball umpires pretty well. I've certainly had
BG Hokie • 07/24/26 11:16 AM ET
I found when an umpires hustles, the fans appreciate the work. The ump who
laphroaig • 07/24/26 11:52 AM ET
Agree, no call ....
hokietony • 07/24/26 08:42 AM ET
Contact certainly not required, it's just more common for youth players to
BG Hokie • 07/24/26 10:38 AM ET
Youth don't know the game like experienced players. Makes officiating the
laphroaig • 07/24/26 11:56 AM ET
Distraction can be enough but there was more than distraction in this case.
laphroaig • 07/24/26 09:35 AM ET
The runner actually took a path to avoid the fielder ....
hokietony • 07/24/26 10:15 AM ET
Took the front path, should have taken the back path. The fielder could
laphroaig • 07/24/26 10:27 AM ET
And the fielder could back up to get a bounce. Thus IIWII. Then the call..
TomTurkey • 07/25/26 11:40 AM ET
As a former hi school ump, I'm good with that call. Runner caused the
laphroaig • 07/24/26 04:05 AM ET
Yeah, I don't think the television angle gives great evidence of that but
BG Hokie • 07/24/26 10:32 AM ET
Video gave plenty of evidence to make the call. **
laphroaig • 07/24/26 11:43 AM ET
I'm seeing the same thing you are. Painful all around but I agree. **
GobblerCE • 07/24/26 09:39 AM ET
Runner should have run behind the fielder but runners first thought is the
laphroaig • 07/24/26 10:00 AM ET
Didn't see the play....
2hhoop3 • 07/24/26 09:05 AM ET
An umpire protects 1 fielder who has an absolute right to field an initial
BG Hokie • 07/24/26 10:35 AM ET
Correct. Runner may be in her base path but her timing and placement
laphroaig • 07/24/26 11:45 AM ET
The runner must allow the fielder to field the ball. If a runner standing
laphroaig • 07/24/26 09:28 AM ET
Thanks......
2hhoop3 • 07/24/26 09:53 AM ET
It's why runners on 3rd stand or lead off in foul territory. **
TomTurkey • 07/24/26 01:44 PM ET
Yeah, but they're out of the base path! :-) **
laphroaig • 07/24/26 04:14 PM ET
As an ump, I allowed 2-3 feet on the basepath thingy. Some swing out farthr
TomTurkey • 07/24/26 04:42 PM ET
Ummmm, that's the only time the 3 foot base path rule applies is when a tag
BG Hokie • 07/24/26 04:55 PM ET
Or any path they must to avoid the fielder. It doesn't have to be a
laphroaig • 07/25/26 05:46 AM ET
Pretty much. Not saying I ruled on the free lance runner.
TomTurkey • 07/24/26 04:59 PM ET
There may be some codes in baseball / softball that does protect a runner
BG Hokie • 07/24/26 10:36 AM ET
Tonight's game - 2nd attempt
TomTurkey • 07/23/26 04:15 PM ET
Well, that was a gift to the Smoke! It’s hard to win when the Smoke are
Virginiawinc • 07/23/26 10:55 PM ET
Cori is 2 for 4 tonight with a walk
VTChip • 07/23/26 09:42 PM ET
The game is showing on the Fountain City Sports Network
VTChip • 07/23/26 06:13 PM ET
Here is a link where you should be able to watch or if you have the app
Virginiawinc • 07/23/26 06:09 PM ET
I go to the schedule on my laptop, click on live feed and BOOM it's there. **
laphroaig • 07/24/26 04:12 AM ET
Deleted due to user stupidity
TomTurkey • 07/22/26 03:05 PM ET
Hey TT, I resemble that remark!!! **
ancient alien 2018 • 07/23/26 09:46 PM ET
Today is Wednesday. Think they are off tonight **
VTChip • 07/22/26 09:44 PM ET
Doh! It is the 22nd. I'll delete. Thanks! **
TomTurkey • 07/22/26 09:47 PM ET
Your enthusiasm is off the charts! **
laphroaig • 07/23/26 06:51 AM ET
I treated yestday like Thursday all day **
TomTurkey • 07/23/26 10:44 AM ET
Tonight's game
TomTurkey • 07/21/26 04:56 PM ET
Always the best part of a Vibe vs Diamonds game
VTChip • 07/21/26 10:12 PM ET
Never knew how Kylie batted tonight.
TomTurkey • 07/21/26 09:51 PM ET
Cori, swing away! **
HokieAvalanche • 07/22/26 07:53 AM ET
That's what the analyst said. **
TomTurkey • 07/22/26 11:02 AM ET
Worst thing about Cori's slump - her Mom was in KC for this series, timed
laphroaig • 07/22/26 03:50 AM ET
That may have caused her to press a bit, but still Poppin’ It
VTChip • 07/22/26 08:53 AM ET
That's very possible if not probable. **
laphroaig • 07/22/26 11:05 AM ET
Congrats to Kylie Aldridge - VIRGINIA ALL STATE ACADEMIC Team
VTChip • 07/21/26 12:45 PM ET
The VT golfer who won the British Women's Amateur was also on the list
UpperQuad • 07/21/26 09:44 PM ET
Good for Kylie! 👍 what a great representative for our University!👏👏👏 **
HokieAvalanche • 07/21/26 04:31 PM ET
Analyst for KC gave her big accolades last night - at least twice
TomTurkey • 07/21/26 04:09 PM ET
Is that all? Twice? :-) **
laphroaig • 07/22/26 04:00 AM ET
Emma Lemley sang the national anthem last night before the Blaze game
VTChip • 07/21/26 08:58 AM ET
That was the final regular season game for the Blaze. They didn't . .
MidloHokie • 07/21/26 01:16 PM ET
Diamonds tonight
TomTurkey • 07/20/26 06:37 PM ET
Bre must have the night off **
TomTurkey • 07/20/26 08:57 PM ET
Completely totally 1000% un-understandable. **
laphroaig • 07/21/26 04:12 AM ET
The teams are rotating. Gets PT for more. **
TomTurkey • 07/21/26 08:53 AM ET
Im-Peck-ably un-understandable. Bre is the bees knees if you please. **
laphroaig • 07/22/26 04:03 AM ET
VT ladies using T in V batting helmets
TomTurkey • 07/20/26 08:29 PM ET
B1 - Kylie leadoff double **
TomTurkey • 07/20/26 07:54 PM ET
Cori SO, looking, 0-0, end 1st
TomTurkey • 07/20/26 07:58 PM ET
B2 - Kylie grounded out to 2nd
TomTurkey • 07/20/26 08:30 PM ET
Cori walk, cool steal of 3rd (pickle by herself - scored on a single) **
TomTurkey • 07/20/26 08:33 PM ET
5-0, Diamonds, end 2nd **
TomTurkey • 07/20/26 08:34 PM ET
5-0, end 3rd **
TomTurkey • 07/20/26 08:52 PM ET
T5 - Kylie grounds out to 2nd **
TomTurkey • 07/20/26 09:11 PM ET
Cori SO, looking, 5-0, end 5th
TomTurkey • 07/20/26 09:15 PM ET
B5 - 2 more runs and goodnight Irene 8-0, Kylie up with 2 outs, 2 on, walk
TomTurkey • 07/20/26 09:42 PM ET
Cori, SO, swinging, nasty curveball, end 5th
TomTurkey • 07/20/26 09:47 PM ET
B6 - BOOM! Diamonds walkoff dinger, 10-0, FINAL **
TomTurkey • 07/20/26 10:02 PM ET
Ump doesn't like a clean home plate either **
TomTurkey • 07/20/26 09:36 PM ET
Kylie getting accolades for her contribution to the team.
TomTurkey • 07/20/26 09:22 PM ET
Diamonds tonight
TomTurkey • 07/19/26 06:13 PM ET
Bre (LF) batting 8th for Vibe
TomTurkey • 07/19/26 08:15 PM ET
Kylie and Cori both walk, both score. 2-0 Diamonds end 1 **
TomTurkey • 07/19/26 08:09 PM ET
Bre leads off 3rd with a single to RF, and scores.
TomTurkey • 07/19/26 08:27 PM ET
2-2 end of 3 **
TomTurkey • 07/19/26 08:41 PM ET
2-2 end 4th **
TomTurkey • 07/19/26 08:51 PM ET
Missed Bre, T5, grounded to 3rd⁸
TomTurkey • 07/19/26 09:06 PM ET
B5, Kylie singles to LF, Cori DP, 2-6 Vibe **
TomTurkey • 07/19/26 09:17 PM ET
T6, Bre grounds to 2nd
TomTurkey • 07/19/26 09:24 PM ET
3-6, end 6 **
TomTurkey • 07/19/26 09:44 PM ET
Kylie (1-3, walk) and Cori (0-3, walk) SO FINAL 5-6 **
TomTurkey • 07/19/26 10:05 PM ET
PSA: Alliance All-Star Game starting now on ESPN+
VTChip • 07/19/26 06:02 PM ET
Our ladies represented great tonight
VTChip • 07/19/26 11:24 PM ET
Grace in to pitch!
VTChip • 07/19/26 06:36 PM ET
Ryleigh with the line drive single to center! **
VTChip • 07/19/26 06:52 PM ET
OUCH! Karlyn Pickens takes a line drive off the chin and stays in the game
VTChip • 07/19/26 02:16 PM ET
Was watching it live. Really scary. She remained in the game for. . .
MidloHokie • 07/19/26 04:40 PM ET
Prayers for her and the Blaze! **
PokieHokie • 07/19/26 05:52 PM ET
@Will Stewart what does *this thread is closed* mean👇at the end
BackInTheBurg • 07/18/26 09:02 PM ET
At the end of what posts? I'm on my phone and don't see it. ** Admin
Will Stewart Admin • 07/18/26 10:34 PM ET
Screen shot inside **
UTPr0sim • 07/19/26 09:06 AM ET
The pseudo-ban? **
TomTurkey • 07/19/26 10:26 AM ET
Or.. **
TomTurkey • 07/19/26 10:29 AM ET
I see it on my phone. Common practice by admins on FB.
TomTurkey • 07/19/26 08:01 AM ET
Weird. Not on FB. I don’t see it under this post, but it won’t let you like
BackInTheBurg • 07/19/26 08:15 AM ET
Thats how it works on FB. Usually snake id threads. 🤷🏽‍♂️ **
TomTurkey • 07/19/26 08:35 AM ET
The thread immediately below by @TomTurkey —>
BackInTheBurg • 07/19/26 03:02 AM ET
Ah, thanks. One of our admins must have accidentally closed it. Admin
Will Stewart Admin • 07/19/26 07:57 PM ET
When I saw BITB's post, I thought you came up with a way to keep control...
HokieNL • 07/18/26 11:57 PM ET
Or just spinning our wheels.
TomTurkey • 07/19/26 08:37 AM ET
Diamonds tomorrow
TomTurkey • 07/18/26 06:48 PM ET
Pretty cool post from the Diamonds!!
VTChip • 07/18/26 08:10 PM ET
The 2026 Alliance All-Star Game is tomorrow - "Get to Know" Grace & Ryleigh
VTChip • 07/18/26 04:11 PM ET
Here is additional information on Ryleigh from the Alliance website
VTChip • 07/18/26 04:27 PM ET
Here is additional information on Grace from the Alliance website
VTChip • 07/18/26 04:17 PM ET
Like home runs, huh! Fans do, too! :-) **
laphroaig • 07/18/26 06:19 PM ET
I can smell the bat wood in the lathe **
TomTurkey • 07/18/26 06:22 PM ET
That's quite a nose you have there! :-) **
laphroaig • 07/18/26 06:24 PM ET
Tonight's Diamonds game
TomTurkey • 07/17/26 06:30 PM ET
Post game picture of the Diamonds and China
VTChip • 07/18/26 06:25 PM ET
The Diamonds won 7-6
VTChip • 07/18/26 10:59 AM ET
One HIGH camera (top of pressbox?) and no PxP. Difficult to follow play.
TomTurkey • 07/18/26 02:14 PM ET
Diamonds visitors - Top 1st - 1 run on 2 hits, 3 LOB
TomTurkey • 07/18/26 02:17 PM ET
Has anybody found/seen the current PSL standings. I looked for one recently
HokieAvalanche • 07/18/26 12:44 PM ET
Just found it. Wasn't there last time I looked though. Atlanta Smoke in
HokieAvalanche • 07/18/26 01:29 PM ET
PSL says top 3 teams make the playoffs. Smoke, Diamonds and Vibe should
laphroaig • 07/18/26 04:12 PM ET
Well, honestly it appears those are the only 3 teams with legit schedules.
MidloHokie • 07/19/26 08:02 AM ET
E Lemley now in the circle in Durham but Blaze trail 14-7 on CBS Sports **
MidloHokie • 07/16/26 08:55 PM ET
I attended the game and was so happy when Lemley came in to pitch!
Hokies83 • 07/17/26 10:49 PM ET
She was the best of the three Blaze pitchers tonight
MidloHokie • 07/16/26 10:43 PM ET
PSA: KC Diamonds are playing on AWSN/Pluto, etc
VTChip • 07/16/26 07:44 PM ET
Kylie flies out, Cori singles to center and then steals second.
VTChip • 07/16/26 07:48 PM ET
Kylie saves at least one run with some slick glove action **
TomTurkey • 07/16/26 08:05 PM ET
BOOM!!!! Cori with the 2-run bomb!!!!! **
VTChip • 07/16/26 08:21 PM ET
Great! **
HokieAvalanche • 07/17/26 11:00 AM ET
Cori's dinger was Kylie style - line drive **
TomTurkey • 07/17/26 10:48 AM ET
Low flying missile just high enough to clear the fence! **
HokieAvalanche • 07/17/26 11:06 AM ET
1st run of the season for SLG. 🤦 **
TomTurkey • 07/16/26 08:55 PM ET
smh! **
HokieAvalanche • 07/17/26 11:06 AM ET
Nice interview with Kylie **
TomTurkey • 07/16/26 08:46 PM ET
Don't you know that made her mom feel great. **
Hokie-2x • 07/17/26 08:32 AM ET
I caught most of it on video
VTChip • 07/16/26 09:11 PM ET
And GA for Pete **
TomTurkey • 07/16/26 09:24 PM ET
How cool is that! Nice to have her around to help with the younger players! **
HokieAvalanche • 07/17/26 03:35 PM ET
That was in my story I wrote on Bre, Kylie, and Cori
VTChip • 07/16/26 10:28 PM ET
Kylie, is reaching for Excellnce! You go Kylie!👏👏👏 **
HokieAvalanche • 07/17/26 11:14 AM ET
Thank you laphroaig for making my granddaughters camp special!
VT4ME • 07/16/26 07:44 AM ET
What a wonderful keepsake!!! Beautiful bat.
VTChip • 07/16/26 08:42 AM ET
You are very welcome. That you used one of "my" bats to honor your
laphroaig • 07/16/26 08:01 AM ET
It's a tremendous project **
TomTurkey • 07/16/26 10:48 AM ET
That is really cool" **
Catbird132 • 07/16/26 07:46 AM ET
Genius **
TomTurkey • 07/16/26 05:37 PM ET
Well - Maddie is a cool young lady!! With a really great grandfather! **
laphroaig • 07/16/26 08:07 AM ET
I talked to Nora Abromavage yesterday
VT4ME • 07/16/26 07:32 AM ET
Loved her reaction to her walkoff home run against UNC! If someone can post
HokieAvalanche • 07/16/26 10:30 AM ET
Here are all the highlights from that game
VTChip • 07/16/26 02:11 PM ET
Niiiiiccceeee! **
HokieAvalanche • 07/16/26 02:43 PM ET
A jewel 🫶 **
TomTurkey • 07/16/26 09:55 AM ET
Sorry if repetitive, Any word on Foster’s return next year? Thx! **
4ThirtyTwoHokies • 07/15/26 03:36 PM ET
?? She is not going anywhere **
VAHokie89 • 07/16/26 09:10 PM ET
She is coming back
texashokie1 • 07/15/26 06:19 PM ET
Coming back? Not the way I see it. It's actually - "She's Staying!" **
laphroaig • 07/16/26 09:00 AM ET
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VT4ME • 07/16/26 07:04 PM ET
How many have you met and who? **
laphroaig • 07/16/26 07:07 PM ET
.
VT4ME • 07/16/26 07:48 PM ET
That many! Wow! :-) **
laphroaig • 07/16/26 09:56 PM ET
Or better yet, she better not be leaving!!!! **
HokieAvalanche • 07/16/26 10:39 AM ET
No, not at all….one of my favorites and I hadn’t heard! **
4ThirtyTwoHokies • 07/15/26 07:13 PM ET
One of the strangest articles I've ever read about softball coaches . .
MidloHokie • 07/15/26 10:46 AM ET
Fans are not infuriated. Fans are not thinking anything **
VAHokie89 • 07/16/26 09:12 PM ET
Transparency about what? The ESPN deal - big move from AWSN?
TomTurkey • 07/15/26 11:59 AM ET
No idea what is not transparent about AUSL.
MidloHokie • 07/15/26 12:16 PM ET
I read it as they - AUSL fans - are frustrated with ESPN, due to lack of
U2Hokie • 07/15/26 11:37 PM ET
Together, reads like she's subterfuging PSL - vested interested in AUSL? **
TomTurkey • 07/15/26 12:28 PM ET
No idea. Bottom line is the future of pro softball is the AUSL. That's . .
MidloHokie • 07/15/26 12:36 PM ET
Production is head and shoulders... **
TomTurkey • 07/15/26 01:36 PM ET
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