By MIKAEL DeSANTO WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Brooks Pitaniello (Harding University) paced the offense with a double and two RBI, and the Rochester Ridgemen beat the Hornell Dodgers 5-3 in their first game of the 2016 New York Collegiate Baseball League season at Basket Road Field, Tuesday. "It was awesome getting to get out here and play with the guys," Pitaniello said. " We've got a … [Read more...] about Ridgemen open with win over Hornell
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Olean hands Wellsville first loss
By KATIE FAULKNER WELLSVILLE, N.Y. – The Olean Oilers spoiled the Wellsville Nitros’ home opener, 13-4 in New York Collegiate Baseball League action on Tuesday. After beating the Genesee Rapids 3-2 in 13 innings the night before, Wellsville came out slow and dug themselves into an early hole. After just 1.1 innings, Wellsville starting … [Read more...] about Olean hands Wellsville first loss
Hornell clips Olean in home opener
Courtesy of HornellDodgers.com The Hornell Dodgers defeated the Olean Oilers 3-2 in their 2016 New York Collegiate Baseball League home opener. The Dodgers took advantage of three costly errors and got solid pitching to even their record at 1-1. The Dodgers got on the board in the first when they took advantage of two Oiler errors. Andy Brahier (Wisconsin OshKosh) … [Read more...] about Hornell clips Olean in home opener
Durant pitches Smitties past Crush
SHERRILL, N.Y. -- Zachary Durant (Siena) hurled seven innings, and the Sherrill Silversmiths defeated the Cortland Crush, 7-3 in New York Collegiate Baseball League action Beaudry Park, Monday. Durant allowed three runs on six hits and one walk. The freshman struck out four and retired nine straight from the third through the fifth and 14 of 15 batters overall. Ryan … [Read more...] about Durant pitches Smitties past Crush
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