By Paul Casey Gotham WEBSTER, N.Y. - Getting past the fifth inning has been something of challenge for G.C. Yerry (Stony Brook) this summer. The left-hander retired nine of the first ten Geneva Red Wing hitters he faced on June 13th. In the fifth, he surrendered two hits, issued two wild pitches and gave up a run. Six days later, Yerry made easy work of Niagara surrendering … [Read more...] about Yerry and Webster quiet the Thunder
Archives for July 2010
Urckfitz staying the course
By Paul Casey Gotham Pat Urckfitz has known his share of roles as a pitcher in the Houston Astros' organization. When first signed as a free agent, the native of Penfield, New York worked as a set-up man. Eventually, the former Webster Yankee closed games in the Class A South Atlantic League. He earned a promotion to the Class A Advanced California League and with that came … [Read more...] about Urckfitz staying the course
MLB Splinters | July 3, 2010
By Paul Casey Gotham Anatomy of a big inning Monday night saw Washington Nationals' rookie-phenom, Stephen Strasburg, face his biggest test to date: the NL East leading Atlanta Braves. During and after the game commentators and analysts described Strasbgurg's performance as being less than his usual outstanding level. They used descriptions such us "laboring," "not having … [Read more...] about MLB Splinters | July 3, 2010
Webster Doubles Up Niagara
By Paul Casey Gotham (Niagara Falls, N.Y.) Dave Brust's Webster Yankees travelled west Thursday night seeking to recapture their winning ways. After takings five games in a row, the pinstripes dropped two of three including a shutout loss to Elmira Wednesday. For one night at least the home nine got back on the good side. Matt Boulter (So. New Hampshire U.) and Monte … [Read more...] about Webster Doubles Up Niagara