By MIKAEL DeSANTO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Alex Griffith (University of Pittsburgh) went 3-for-5 with two runs batted in for the Western Division champion Olean Oilers in their 7-5 victory over the Rochester Ridgemen in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at Basket Road Field, Friday. "We were just really consistent with our bats today," Griffith said. "Our defense … [Read more...] about Oilers continue dominance with win over Ridgemen
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Bona’s Connor Grey Selected in 20th Round of MLB Draft by Arizona Diamondbacks
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – St. Bonaventure University right-handed pitcher Connor Grey heard his name called Saturday afternoon in the 20th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft as he was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Saturday's draft selection comes as the culmination of an incredible year for Grey, a product of Frewsburg, N.Y., who … [Read more...] about Bona’s Connor Grey Selected in 20th Round of MLB Draft by Arizona Diamondbacks
Olean first to reach double-digit wins
By MIKAEL DeSANTO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- David "Bubba" Hollins (St. Petersburg College) fought the cold and wind to go 2-for-4, including a triple, while driving in three runs to help the Olean Oilers beat the Rochester Ridgemen in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at Basket Road Field, Thursday. The win, coming two days after they beat the Ridgemen 14-0 in Olean, made … [Read more...] about Olean first to reach double-digit wins
Olean grabs extra-inning win over Rochester
By MIKAEL DeSANTO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Sam Kysor (Lock Haven) beat out a check-swing base hit, and the Olean Oilers captured a 7-5 extra-innings victory over the Rochester Ridgemen in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at Basket Road Field, Sunday night. Kysor's hit drove in David Yanni (University of Pittsburgh) as the Oilers improved to 6-1 on the season. Jimmy … [Read more...] about Olean grabs extra-inning win over Rochester
St. Bonaventure’s Peterson, Schlimm Earn All-Atlantic 10 Selections
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – St. Bonaventure University sophomores Cole Peterson and Brandon Schlimm have each been named to the Atlantic 10 Baseball All-Conference second team through a voting of the league's head coaches, officials announced Tuesday. One of the slickest defensive shortstops in the Atlantic 10, Peterson earned his spot on the … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure’s Peterson, Schlimm Earn All-Atlantic 10 Selections