By ANTHONY SCOTT Joseph DiTorrice II (Manhattan) first showed his dominance on the mound in an early season two strike out, four-out save against the Sherrill Silversmiths. His fastball was blazing by hitters that night, and he was able to cement his role as the closer for the Syracuse Junior Chiefs. Later, the sophomore from Manhattan showed off his deadly curve in a … [Read more...] about Jr. Chiefs DiTorrice garners NYCBL Reliever of the Year
Olean takes 1-0 series lead
By ANTHONY SCOTT SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Olean Oilers sent 10 to the plate in a six-run sixth and held on to defeat the Syracuse Jr. Chiefs, 8-6 in game one of the 2016 New York Collegiate Baseball League Championship Series at Onondaga Community College, Saturday night. Cole Peterson (St. Bonaventure) served as the catalyst for Olean. He went four-for-five from the plate … [Read more...] about Olean takes 1-0 series lead
DeLuca delivers Jr. Chiefs to NYCBL Championship Series
By ANTHONY SCOTT SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Joe DeLuca was mobbed by his teammates. Head coach Joe Antonio received a cold bath as did general manager Mike DiPaulo. The Syracuse Jr. Chiefs are heading back to the New York Collegiate Baseball League Championship Series. DeLuca plated Sam Little (Ithaca) with a extra-inning walk-off double, and the Jr. Chiefs defeated the Cortland … [Read more...] about DeLuca delivers Jr. Chiefs to NYCBL Championship Series
Junior Chiefs advance with rout of Salt Cats
By ANTHONY SCOTT SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Syracuse Junior Chiefs lost the regular season series to their dorm-room rival Syracuse Salt Cats. That did not matter Tuesday night when the Jr. Chiefs tamed the Salt Cats 8-1 in New York Collegiate Baseball League playoff action. The starting pitching matchup featured two NYCBL all stars in Jimmy Skiff (Purdue Univ. Calumet) and … [Read more...] about Junior Chiefs advance with rout of Salt Cats
Joe DeLuca wears the lessons of perseverance
By ANTHONY SCOTT As a high school senior at Cicero-North Syracuse High School, Joe DeLuca was cut from his high school baseball team. Tuesday night, the senior at the College of St. Rose will lead the Syracuse Jr. Chiefs into the New York Collegiate Baseball League post-season. DeLuca out of Cicero, New York overcame the odds and made a college ball club after being cut … [Read more...] about Joe DeLuca wears the lessons of perseverance