By Cameron Boon WEBSTER, N.Y. -- It was a day of firsts for the Rochester Ridgemen. First game of the season, first game coaching for Brady James, and first start at the collegiate level for Stephen Chandler (University of Arkansas-Little Rock). Add all three up, and it equals a win on opening day for the Rochester Ridgemen, the first since 2011. Rochester got a solid … [Read more...] about Ridgemen hold on for opening day victory
Salt Cats open with win over Jr. Chiefs
By Brianna Case SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- "People are going to play better, and it's good baseball on a tremendous field," said Coach Mike Martinez of the Syracuse Salt Cats. The Syracuse Salt Cats who previously played at Le Moyne, are now using Onondaga Community College's field as their new home stadium. The college recently had their grand opening for the field, April … [Read more...] about Salt Cats open with win over Jr. Chiefs
SUNY Oswego baseball brothers to reunite on field this summer
By: Joe Mags and Moraima Capellán Pichardo Brian Hamilton began July 12 like any other day that summer. It was just another Friday morning waking up at a friend’s house. A teammate picked him up for a double-header of summer baseball, and after coming home for a shower that afternoon, Brian was right back with his buddies from the night before. Summertime can often become … [Read more...] about SUNY Oswego baseball brothers to reunite on field this summer
Seawolves take two out of three in series with Maine
By Cameron Boon STONY Brook, N.Y. -- The Seawolves baseball team came into the weekend with a one game lead over the Hartford Hawks in the America East conference with three more weekend series before the conference tournament. After slipping in game one 2-1, Stony Brook was able to salvage the series and a share of the lead by taking the nightcap Saturday 11-3 and the … [Read more...] about Seawolves take two out of three in series with Maine
Knesnik taking next step after NYCBL summer
By Cameron Boon A year ago Tim Knesnik jumped onto the scene with the Stony Brook Seawolves' pitching staff. After striking out 28 and being named to Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America, second-team All-America East, and America East All-Rookie teams, it was clear he was ready to take the next step. During the summer of 2013, he took his talents up to Rochester, NY and … [Read more...] about Knesnik taking next step after NYCBL summer