On Episode 8 of Called Third Strike, Woodpeckers' season opener draws closer and stadium work continues. Methodist baseball team has won 11 straight and is 15-2. Campbell and High Point set for key Big South series. SwampDogs add two players. Davidjohn Herz pitches Terry Sanford High to 15-0 win at Gray's Creek.

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Called Third Strike podcast: Woodpeckers' opener closer, stadium work continues

On Episode 7 of Called Third Strike, it's been 105 years since Babe Ruth hit his first home as a professional in Fayetteville. Who will be the next baseball legend to play here? A review and preview of region college baseball and softball teams. High school baseball and softball teams begin play.

Called Third Strike podcast: 105 years since Babe's first homer here

On Episode 6 of Called Third Strike, the Fayetteville Technical Community College baseball team is set to open its first season this weekend with Billy Gaskins leading the program. Methodist and St. Andrews continue to play well. Gavin Williams gets his first win. High school baseball and softball teams open play.

Called Third Strike: FTCC set to open inaugural baseball season

Cape Fear High graduate Gavin Williams made his first collegiate start Wednesday for East Carolina against Campbell and turned in a strong four innings. South View graduate Trey Jacobs leaving for spring training in Arizona with the Colorado Rockies organization. A roundup of region college baseball and softball.

Called Third Strike: Williams pitches at ECU, Jacobs preps for spring training

Campbell University is set to open its 2019 season. The Camels are coming a Big South Conference championship and a NCAA tournament appearance. Terry Sanford graduate Andrew Jayne talks about his first season of pro baseball. Join Sonny Jones for the Called Third Strike podcast each Thursday.

Called Third Strike: Campbell set to open season

Fayetteville's downtown baseball stadium is named SEGRA Stadium, youth camp set at Terry Sanford and interviews with St. Andrews coach Andy Fox and Methodist coach Tom Austin. Join Sonny Jones for Episode 3 of the Called Third Strike podcast.

Called Third Strike: Stadium named, Fox and Austin interviews

The college baseball season opens for UNC Pembroke on the first weekend in February and coach Paul O'Neil is ready for his 19th season with the Braves. Also, Pine Forest High graduate Cobie Fletcher Vance talks about being able to help the local baseball community with a camp upcoming at Terry Sanford High. Join Sonny Jones for Episode 2 of the Called Third Strike podcast.

Called Third Strike podcast: Interview with UNCP coach Paul O'Neil

An interview with Nate Shaver, who was named manager of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, and a look at region college baseball teams on Episode 1 of Called Third Strike with Sonny Jones

Called Third Strike: Woodpeckers name manager

The Fayetteville Observer's Sonny Jones hosts a podcast about baseball. Topics will include major leagues, minor leagues, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, college and high school.