By PAUL GOTHAM ENID, OK -- Sinclair Community College put crooked numbers on the board in back-to-back innings, and Monroe Community College never recovered as the Tribunes fell 9-2 in their opening game of the 2016 NJCAA Division II World Series at David Allen Memorial Park, Sunday afternoon. Ben Myers scored runs in the second and third stanzas, and Sinclair took a 4-1 … [Read more...] about Monroe falls in World Series opener
Six NYCBL alums open season in MLB
Since 1978 the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL) has been helping develop talent for the sport's biggest stage. The tradition continues in 2016 with six NYCBL alums found on Major League Baseball rosters. Rajai Davis (Hornell '00), Mike Fiers (Saratoga '08), J. D. Martinez (Saratoga '08), Jason Motte (Rome '01), Hunter Pence (Schenectady '02) and Rob Scahill … [Read more...] about Six NYCBL alums open season in MLB
Wings top Knights 5-3
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com James Beresford had three hits and scored two runs, helping the Red Wings defeat the Charlotte Knights 5-3 Sunday afternoon at Frontier Field. Sunday's starter for the Wings, Andrew Albers, beat the Knights May 17 in Charlotte. He allowed a pair of one-out singles, including a hit by J.B. Shuck that extended Shuck's hitting streak to 11 … [Read more...] about Wings top Knights 5-3
Xavier wins 2016 Big East Championship
Courtesy of GoXavier.com ABERDEEN, Md. - Xavier won the 2016 BIG EAST Championship for the second time in three years on Sunday at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. The Musketeers won 8-7, improving to 30-28 overall and winning for the 16th time in 18 games. Senior Dan Rizzie put up a career-high 5-for-5 line, recording two RBI and scoring a run on his way to MOP honors. … [Read more...] about Xavier wins 2016 Big East Championship
Dave and Luke Brust continue Monroe’s family line
By PAUL GOTHAM ENID, OK -- Blood lines run thick in the Monroe Community College baseball program. One doesn’t need to look any further than the current Tribunes for proof. When MCC takes the field Sunday at David Allen Memorial Ballpark in Enid, Oklahoma, Dave and Luke Brust will be the third father and son duo to represent the Black and Gold on the NJCAA’s biggest … [Read more...] about Dave and Luke Brust continue Monroe’s family line