Pirates in baseball: Shawn Armstrong picks up second save for Rangers
East Carolina alum and Texas Rangers relief pitcher Shawn Armstrong is starting to get that ice water in his veins. Once again it is Shawn Armstrong coming in a high-leverage situation and shutting the bats down Is this the closer from here on out?...
Pirates take series opener at South Florida
The East Carolina baseball team got its final series of the regular season off to a good start with a 5-1 win at South Florida on Thursday. Below is more information from South Florida and ECU Sports Information. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly...
Shawn Armstrong to the rescue: Could he be next Rangers’ closer?
East Carolina baseball alum Shawn Armstrong came to the Texas Rangers’ rescue on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Shawn Armstrong entered the ninth inning with zero outs and runners on the corners. Here's what happened next for the @Rangers righty....
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Pirates split first day At Gamecock Invitational
By ECUPirates.com COLUMBIA, S.C. – The East Carolina softball team opened its season with a split at the Gamecock Invitational, falling 4-2 to Virginia before bouncing back to defeat Providence 6-4 at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Friday evening. Game...
Varner III 12 shots outside lead at LIV Golf Riyadh
Adrian Meronk shot a 6-under-par 66 and holds a two-shot lead at the LIV Golf Riyadh. ECU Alum Harold Varner III shot a 2-under-par for the second straight day and sits tied for 27th at 4-under par, 12 shots off the lead. LIV Golf plays three rounds. The last round is...
Two Pirates, Greenville native on NCBWA All-America teams
Two members of the ECU baseball team and a Greenville native have been recognized by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. ECU’s Ryley Johnson and Ethan Norby were selected on the 2025 NCBWA Preseason All-America teams. Greenville native Matthew...
Pirates open 2025 campaign at Queens on Saturday
By ECUPirates.com The East Carolina lacrosse team is set to begin its 2025 season on the road against the Queens Royals on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Queens Sports Complex. Though the game will not be available for streaming, live stats will be available via...
PRL Friday: Gearing up for Super Bowl, last non-college baseball weekend
We've made it to Friday. Time for another episode of "Pirate Radio Live." Clip Brock and Chandler Honeycutt will talk about a lot of sports subjects, from the Super Bowl on Sunday to ECU hoops and ECU baseball. This time next Friday, we'll be preparing for the...
Order online or stop by Shimmer Boutique to get your ‘Jungle License’ T-shirts
The ECU baseball season is underway. Now’s the time to get a special T-shirt to show your support. New “Jungle License” T-shirts are now available through ShimmerBoutiqueOnline.com and its physical locations, including the location in Greenville at 518 Greenville Blvd...
Former ECU pitcher Ben Terwilliger to retire from pro baseball
Former ECU pitcher Ben Terwilliger has announced his retirement from professional baseball. The Florence Y'alls posted the news to X and Terwilliger shared the news to his X account. The Florence post read, "All-Star Pitcher, Ben Terwilliger has Officially announced...
DaShaun Amos leaving Grey Cup champs Toronto for Hamilton
ECU football Alum DaShaun Amos is leaving the Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts and is signing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. 3DownNation.com reported the news late Thursday. Free agency continues through Sunday. Teams can’t announce any deals until this Tuesday,...
40th annual Pigskin Pig-Out Party set for April 25-26
By ECUPirates.com The 40th Annual Great Pirate Purple/Gold Pigskin Pig-Out Party is scheduled for April 25-26. The Pigskin Pig-Out, sponsored by Piggly Wiggly, is a family-oriented festival-style event surrounding the annual ECU Purple-Gold Spring Football Game at...
Pirates set to start 2025 season at Gamecock Invitational
By ECUPirates.com COLUMBIA, S.C. – East Carolina gets its 2025 season underway in Columbia, S.C. as the Pirates are scheduled to compete in the Gamecock Invitational, hosted by South Carolina, Feb. 7-9 at South Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. The Pirates...