Base Paths roadtripped Tuesday to the playground of the newest kid on the New York Collegiate League block, Houghton College’s Kerr-Pegula Field in Allegany County, home of the Genesee Rapids and site of the league’s all-star game in July. The stars better pack their hiking boots along with their spikes. “Oh, yeah, it’s over there and then you walk down the hill,” advised … [Read more...] about Base Paths takes a road trip to the Kerr-Pegula Athletic Complex
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2011 Webster Yankees made the truth an ally
By Paul Casey Gotham The truth was as plain as the red, illuminated digits on the scoreboard at Basket Road Field. Allegany County 8 Webster 0. Dave Brust's club didn't have a chance to ignore the facts. Instead the skipper gave his team an up-close view. Brust gathered his team in center field that night less than ten feet from the scoreboard. There was no escaping … [Read more...] about 2011 Webster Yankees made the truth an ally
Webster’s playoff run ends
By Paul Casey Gotham SCIO, N.Y. - Similar to the previous two nights, Dave Brust's Webster Yankees found themselves locked into a tight battle with the Allegany County Nitros. Unfortunately for the Yankees, the deciding contest of the NYCBL West Division semi-finals played out like game two of the three-game set. Allegany's Justin James (Ave Maria) carried a no-hitter … [Read more...] about Webster’s playoff run ends
Allegany County trims Webster
By Paul Casey Gotham WEBSTER, N.Y. - Dave Brust's Webster Yankees learned some valuable lessons Saturday night about opportunity: when given them, take advantage. At the same time, never offer your opponent opportunities. Not that the Yankees didn't already know these lessons. Allegany County's Beau Martin (Ouachita Baptist) scattered eight hits over eight-plus … [Read more...] about Allegany County trims Webster
Webster opens playoffs with a win
By Paul Casey Gotham SCIO, N.Y. - Four years have passed since the Webster Yankees appeared in the NYCBL post-season. Dave Brust's Webster Yankees showed no signs of rust. G.C. Yerry (Stony Brook) out-dueled the league's top pitcher, and Tyler Grogg (Toledo) paced the pinstripe attack as Webster defeated the Allegany County Nitros 4-2 to take a 1-0 lead in the New York … [Read more...] about Webster opens playoffs with a win