By Paul Gotham Joel Belk (Azusa Pacific) tossed nothing but zeroes. Matt Calhoun (Harding) wore out opposing pitchers. The two grabbed the New York Collegiate Baseball League's honors for the week. Belk earned Pitcher-of-the-Week as he tossed seven shutout innings when the Rochester Athletes in Action defeated the Wellsville Nitros 12-1, Friday night. Belk struck out … [Read more...] about Belk and Calhoun nab weekly honors
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Fries smashes game-winning single as Wellsville rallies to beat Olean
By Bryan Clark WELLSVILLE, N.Y. -- A bottom of the ninth, game-winning hit by reserve first baseman Michael Fries gave the Wellsville Nitros (5-8) at 11-10 victory over the Olean Oilers (7-4) Sunday evening in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at the Wellsville Elementary School. The Nitros overcame two, five-run deficits in their second consecutive comeback win. … [Read more...] about Fries smashes game-winning single as Wellsville rallies to beat Olean
Eight-run seventh not enough as Salt Cats fall to Adirondack
By Justin Lada BOONVILLE, N.Y. - In its first season of operation Robert S. Smith Sports Complex has seen some home run derby type contests. Sunday was no different, as the Salt Cats mounted a big comeback but ultimately fell to the Adirondack Trail Blazers in New York Collegiate Baseball League action. The loss was the ninth straight for the Salt Cats. The Salt Cats have … [Read more...] about Eight-run seventh not enough as Salt Cats fall to Adirondack
Ragos and Sherrill down Geneva
SHERRILL, N.Y. -- The Sherill Silversmiths put quality in front of quantity Sunday evening. Despite being outhit, the Silversmiths used the long ball to defeat the Geneva Red Wings, 11-5 in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at Noyes Park. Mitchell Iseneker (Mansfield) connected on his first home run of the season as the Smitties grabbed a lead in the third which … [Read more...] about Ragos and Sherrill down Geneva
Power looking to climb in the standings
Courtesy of Niagara Gazette By Doug Smith The Niagara Power hits the road Monday morning for a double-header at first-place Olean. If the journey itself follows manager Garrett Shively’s playbook, look for plenty of speeding, risky ridge-running, a few ignored stop signs and for the bus to keep on plugging even after the tank runs dry. Splitting with … [Read more...] about Power looking to climb in the standings