Bristol Herald Courier

The Johnson City-based Bristol State Liners split a doubleheader with the Johnson City Doughboys – their co-tenants at TVA Credit Union Ballpark – on Saturday evening.

The trio of Michael Fliss (Cincinnati), Alex Sotiropoulos (Columbia) and Hunter Barber (Central Alabama Community College) combined to toss a three-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts as the State Liners posted a 6-0 victory in the nightcap.

Meanwhile, Chris Patterson (Missouri) pounded out two hits and Collin Dobson (Central Missouri) drove in three runs.

The State Liners bounced back from a disastrous 13-5 setback in the opener as a beleaguered bullpen was battered.

Aidan Savona (Queens) allowed five runs on two hits with two walks and two hit batters in 2/3 of an inning. Collin Dennis (Texas Souther

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