By: Dave Van Gorder SHERRILL, N.Y. -- Mike Mazzara wasn’t looking to do anything special at the plate when he came up in the 10th with the game tied and the winning run on second: “I didn’t want to change anything, I was just looking for a pitch to drive.” Mazzara came through in the clutch, singling to right and scoring Byron Campbell from second to seal the win as the … [Read more...] about Walk-off win keeps Smitties in the playoff race
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Schwartz pitches Niagara to split with Ridgemen
By Paul Gotham WEBSTER, N.Y. -- It's not often that coaches enjoy surprises, especially when battling for playoff position late in the season. Niagara's Garrett Shivley got something unexpected Monday night, and he's not complaining. Jordan Schwartz (Niagara Univ.) tossed a complete-game three hitter as the Power rebounded for a doubleheader split (6-5 / 5-1) with the … [Read more...] about Schwartz pitches Niagara to split with Ridgemen
Salt Cats sending 6 players, coach to the NYCBL All-Star game
By Justin Lada SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The New York Collegiate Baseball League has set the rosters for their Mid-Summer Classic on Wednesday, June 11th and it will include a total of six Syracuse Salt Cats. Dan Fiorito (Manhantanville College) will be named to his second NYCBL All-Star game. The shortstop from Yonkers, New York hit his sixth home run in Satruday night’s 10-6 … [Read more...] about Salt Cats sending 6 players, coach to the NYCBL All-Star game
Astronomers set their sights on stars in Niagara Falls
Courtesy of the Niagara Gazette By Doug Smith NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -- For the next three days, you don’t have to look up to see stars, just look around, with the Class AAA and New York State Collegiate League’s finest vying for attention and TV viewers Wednesday night. On the surface, it seems almost foolhardy that Niagara Power President Cal Kern lobbied for the NYCBL … [Read more...] about Astronomers set their sights on stars in Niagara Falls
Salt Cats take Syracuse showdown from the Jr. Chiefs, 11-10
By Justin Lada SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Syracuse Salt and Syracuse Jr. Chiefs met just once in the first five weeks of the season. The Salt City rivals battled twice this weekend. After blowing a six-run lead on Friday, the Salt Cats did it again, blowing a three-run first inning lead. They were able to recover, plating seven in the seventh, beating the division’s best team … [Read more...] about Salt Cats take Syracuse showdown from the Jr. Chiefs, 11-10