Dawgs inch closer to playoff spot Gene Marrano March 30, 2018 1 min read The magic number for the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs to clinch an SPHL playoff spot is four points – and if the team behind them – Birmingham – loses that helps. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UPDATE: Mega Millions jackpot rises again to $521 millionNext: New life for a long-dormant building on Campbell Avenue Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke City Police searching for suspect connected to an armed robbery in the Crystal Spring area Clark Palmer September 2, 2025 2 min read Roanoke College: President’s 25 initiative tops $1 million in cash and commitments for endowed student financial aid Clark Palmer September 2, 2025 1 min read Sen. Warner raises concerns over deportation of Salvadoran man now held in Virginia Web Staff September 2, 2025