By ABIGAIL SCHMIDT HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- The Genesee Rapids got their second win in a row Monday night with a 4-1 win over the Rochester Ridgemen at the Kerr-Pegula Athletic Complex in New York Collegiate Baseball League action. Jordan Wilkerson (East Texas Baptist) tossed 6.1 innings for the win. “Jordan settled in and threw a great game for us,” said Rapids manager Tyler … [Read more...] about Wilkerson and Rapids roll past Ridgemen
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Olean takes down Twins in 10
By RYAN McDONOUGH OLEAN, N.Y. – Monday's New York Collegiate Baseball League showdown at Bradner Stadium was a roller coaster of a game if there ever was one. When it was all said and done, the Olean Oilers needed extra innings to snap their three-game losing skid and defeat the Geneva Twins, 6-5. Austin Bizzle (Alabama St. U) threw seven no-hit innings, and the Oilers … [Read more...] about Olean takes down Twins in 10
Base Paths and the Niagara Power speed of play
What happens in the pressbox should stay in the pressbox, but when the Chaplain, the Designated Heathen and the Pointstreak Princess got into a shouting match a week ago, fans in the Niagara Power high-priced seats ($5) got an earful. Would peacemakers need to be summoned to Sal Maglie Stadium for the first time since the Great Gas Leak of 2013? When Power pitcher Brandon … [Read more...] about Base Paths and the Niagara Power speed of play
Twins Salerno adds to arsenal
By PAUL GOTHAM GENEVA, N.Y. -- While others his age work on their tans during the summer months, Luke Salerno (Castleton St.) is working on his repertoire. The Geneva Twins starter debuted a new pitch during Sunday afternoon's New York Collegiate Baseball League action at McDonough Park. The results speak for themselves. "I recently incorporated a sinker into my … [Read more...] about Twins Salerno adds to arsenal
Power pitchers put emphasis on quality
By ANTHONY SAMBROTTO NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -- For the 12-5 Niagara Power, wins have come in bunches this year. The team currently sits in first place in the Western Division of the New York Collegiate Baseball League. But behind the scenes, there is a system that helps grade the pitchers on much more than the wins and losses column. The Power's pitching staff is currently … [Read more...] about Power pitchers put emphasis on quality