By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Tyler Holmes opened the 2021 Interstate Collegiate Baseball League (ICBL) season mired in 4-for-19 slump. That his batting average was the least of concerns was understandable considering off-the-field factors that were out of his control. A decision made by the University of Hartford administration to drop its athletics program from … [Read more...] about Holmes keeps focus between the lines
Ianniello and Plaisted claim weekly ICBL awards
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Nick Ianniello (SUNY Brockport) hurled a complete-game shutout. Jourdan Plaisted (Elmira College) collected three extra-base hits and produced 10 runs. The two were named Interstate Collegiate Baseball League's (ICBL) Pitcher and Player of the Week (July 26-August 1). PITCHER OF THE WEEK (7/26-8/1)Nick Ianiello, Cardinals/SUNY … [Read more...] about Ianniello and Plaisted claim weekly ICBL awards
ICBL playoffs to begin on Sunday
By PAUL GOTHAM The Interstate Collegiate Baseball League (ICBL) playoffs are set to begin on Sunday and culminate five days later with 2021 ICBL Championship game. The double-elimination tournament opens with the fifth-place Cardinals taking on the fourth-place Ducks in the first of three games scheduled at Penfield's Bachman Field on Sunday. A rise-and-shine 8 a.m. first … [Read more...] about ICBL playoffs to begin on Sunday
Medical emergency forces suspension of Wings doubleheader
By PAUL GOTHAM Saturday's twi-night doubleheader between the Rochester Red Wings and visiting Lehigh Valley was suspended because of a medical emergency for IronPigs third baseman Daniel Brito. Brito collapsed during the bottom of the first inning of game one and was later taken by ambulance to a local hospital. Brito gave chase to a foul ball off the bat of Wings Jakson … [Read more...] about Medical emergency forces suspension of Wings doubleheader
Friday ICBL Wrap: First-place Orioles finish strong
ORIOLES (14-6-1) 15BLUE JAYS (11-10) 7Henry Juan (Williams College) doubled and tripled to pace an 18-hit attack as the Orioles rebounded from an early deficit to win their sixth game in the final eight of the regular season. Juan provided the go-ahead run with a two-out double in the third that plated Nathan Yantz (Utica College). The Orioles sent nine to the plate in the … [Read more...] about Friday ICBL Wrap: First-place Orioles finish strong