By RYAN McDONOUGH OLEAN, N.Y. -- It was a classic pitcher’s duel for a majority of the contest. However, neither starter received a decision in the game. An eighth-inning double from Trevor Thompson (Ithaca) broke a 3-3 tie to give the Hornell Dodgers a 4-3 lead that would eventually hold as they defeated the Olean Oilers in a New York College Baseball League game on … [Read more...] about Thompson and Hornell get by Olean
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Combs delivers as Power outlast Twins in opener
By PAUL GOTHAM GENEVA, N.Y. -- Conner Combs (East Texas Baptist U) went looking for redemption. He found it in the top of the tenth inning at McDonough Park, Monday evening. Combs plated the winning run as the Niagara Power came from behind to defeat the Geneva Twins, 4-3 in the New York Collegiate Baseball League season opener for both teams. "It was good to get the … [Read more...] about Combs delivers as Power outlast Twins in opener
Kirch lifts Wellsville Nitros past Genesee Rapids
By ABIGAIL SCHMIDT HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Jensen Kirch (Wabash) went the distance as the Wellsville Nitros defeated the Genesee Rapids, 9-0 in New York Collegiate Baseball League action on a rainy Sunday afternoon at the Kerr-Pegula Athletics Complex. Kirch scattered four hits and two walks while fanning nine for the win. “Jensen threw a gem,” Wellsville head coach Jake … [Read more...] about Kirch lifts Wellsville Nitros past Genesee Rapids
Rapids rally late for opening day win
By PAUL GOTHAM WELLSVILLE, N.Y. -- Genesee's Rapids backed a solid performance on the mound with a late-inning rally to defeat the Wellsville Nitros, 4-2 in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at Wellsville Central Schools, Saturday. Corey Andrade (Anna Maria) sparked a three-run ninth with a one-out home run. The Genesee first baseman connected on a two ball-one … [Read more...] about Rapids rally late for opening day win
Bizzle hurls Olean to opening night triumph
By PAUL GOTHAM OLEAN, N.Y. -- It was a promise more than three months in the making, and Olean’s Austin Bizzle (Alabama St.) made good on his word. Bizzle went the distance Saturday night in front of 2,000 at Bradner Stadium as the Olean Oilers opened the 2015 New York Collegiate Baseball League season with a 5-0 victory over the reigning champion Hornell Dodgers. “He … [Read more...] about Bizzle hurls Olean to opening night triumph