By Paul Casey Gotham WEBSTER, N.Y. - Elmira's Pioneers came to "The Basket" Wednesday night with a firm grasp on second place in the NYCBL's West Division. The Pios left Webster with an adjusted perspective on what is sure to be a wild, wild ride in the west for the remainder of the summer. On a hot, humid evening Ollie Bertrand (Flagler) and Wes Winkle (Ball State) paced … [Read more...] about Bertrand and Webster show Elmira a new frontier
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Niagara pummels Webster
By Paul Casey Gotham WEBSTER, N.Y. - Webster's Yankees went from the penthouse to the outhouse. Less than twenty-four hours after knocking off NYCBL West Division leading Hornell Dodgers at Maple City Park, the Yankees submitted to the cellar-dwelling Niagara Power. A quartet of Webster pitchers issued 15 free passes, and Power batters rapped 14 hits as Niagara trounced … [Read more...] about Niagara pummels Webster
Winkle leads Webster past Hornell
By Paul Casey Gotham HORNELL, N.Y. - Webster Yankee fans have learned to expect the unexpected with this year's team. After all, Dave Brust's crew scored eight runs in the bottom of the ninth to win the home opener 8-7. From late inning comebacks to pitching duels to slug fests the 2010 pinstripes have done it all to win games. Fans can add unconventional triple plays to the … [Read more...] about Winkle leads Webster past Hornell
Yerry and Webster quiet the Thunder
By Paul Casey Gotham WEBSTER, N.Y. - Getting past the fifth inning has been something of challenge for G.C. Yerry (Stony Brook) this summer. The left-hander retired nine of the first ten Geneva Red Wing hitters he faced on June 13th. In the fifth, he surrendered two hits, issued two wild pitches and gave up a run. Six days later, Yerry made easy work of Niagara surrendering … [Read more...] about Yerry and Webster quiet the Thunder
Urckfitz staying the course
By Paul Casey Gotham Pat Urckfitz has known his share of roles as a pitcher in the Houston Astros' organization. When first signed as a free agent, the native of Penfield, New York worked as a set-up man. Eventually, the former Webster Yankee closed games in the Class A South Atlantic League. He earned a promotion to the Class A Advanced California League and with that came … [Read more...] about Urckfitz staying the course