Courtesy of GoXavier.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Xavier baseball scored 13 runs in the seventh inning on Saturday afternoon, en route to a 15-1 victory over top seed Vanderbilt in the opening round of the Nashville Regional at Hawkins Field. The Musketeers have now won seven straight contests and 17 of their last 19 games. The win marked Xavier's first victory over Vanderbilt … [Read more...] about Xavier knocks off top-seeded Vanderbilt in NCAA Nashville Regional action
Gingher and Avon advance to state semi-finals
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Avon Braves have lived on the edge throughout the post-season. What's one more game. Brandon Gingher scattered eight hits, and Avon defeated the Frewsburg Bears (VI), 3-0 in the New York State Class C Far West Regional at Frontier Field, Saturday afternoon. Gingher worked out of a pair of early-inning jams and escaped a … [Read more...] about Gingher and Avon advance to state semi-finals
Buxton, Beresford lead International League All-Star voting
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com ROCHESTER, NY – Byron Buxton, recently promoted to Minnesota on May 31, has received the most votes among International League players and James Beresford has also received the most votes among IL second basemen as of 12 p.m., the league office announced Thursday. Other players in the top five of their respective positions are J.T. … [Read more...] about Buxton, Beresford lead International League All-Star voting
Xavier’s Andre Jernigan named Louisville Slugger All-American
Courtesy of GoXavier.com TUCSON, Ariz. – Xavier's Andre Jernigan was announced as part of the Louisville Slugger NCAA Division I All-American baseball team on Monday, earning third team honors from Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. The Louisville Slugger All-American recognition is the first in program history for Xavier baseball. Jernigan, the 2016 BIG EAST Player of the … [Read more...] about Xavier’s Andre Jernigan named Louisville Slugger All-American
Prep Baseball Report brings New York State Games to Rochester June 27-29
The state’s finest will come together for three days when the 2016 New York State Games open on Monday, June 27th. Prep Baseball Report’s highly anticipated event features New York State’s top high school baseball talent in a round-robin tournament. Beginning with the Dick’s Sporting Goods Defensive Showcase at Monroe Community College (MCC), Monday morning and ending at the … [Read more...] about Prep Baseball Report brings New York State Games to Rochester June 27-29