Keeping up with the NYCBL alum. Hunter Pence (Schenectady '02) and heckling in the internet age Hunter Pence, the lanky, affable outfielder for the San Francisco Giants, is widely admired for his abilities on the field and for his quirkiness off of it. He was selected, for the second straight year, as the Giants’ winner of the Heart & Hustle award, given by the … [Read more...] about Hunter Pence, J.D. Martinez, Tyler Brunneman and the NYCBL rundown
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Multi-dimensional junior Greg Jasek produced where Cortland needed him
By Stephen Borgna CORTLAND, N.Y.—In game two of a double header against the Oneonta Outlaws at Beaudry Park on June 19, the Cortland Crush were looking for redemption after going-down 4-2 in the game prior. Against Oneonta—who finished the regular season at second place in the East—the Crush knew they had to make a statement and show that despite being a young team in their … [Read more...] about Multi-dimensional junior Greg Jasek produced where Cortland needed him
Base Paths and a collision at “The Barber Shop”
A basketball buff once insisted that his is a contact sport. A football fanatic scoffed: “Dancing’s a contact sport. Football’s a collision sport.” And for several anxious minutes at Sal Maglie Stadium Tuesday, baseball became a collision sport too. A quarter ton of beef slammed together down the first-base line, without benefit of pads. When the crisis had passed, in its … [Read more...] about Base Paths and a collision at “The Barber Shop”
Base Paths revisits Bradner
While Niagara Falls dithers, smaller Olean has dug in and resuscitated its ballpark. Glitches remain, such as goal posts in play, but it’s safe to say Bradner Stadium should survive to see its 100th birthday, 12 years hence. It’s different there. Bradner Stadium is the home of Olean High School football, baseball and track. Niagara Falls schools have set up shop elsewhere. … [Read more...] about Base Paths revisits Bradner
Salt Cats creep by Rapids
By Brianna Case SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Matt Hardy (Nova Southesastern) notched his third victory of the season as the Syracuse Salt Cats defeated the Genesee Rapids, 6-4 in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at Onondaga Community College, Sunday. Hardy allowed two unearned runs on seven hits over six innings. The right-hander struck out seven and walked none, and the … [Read more...] about Salt Cats creep by Rapids