By MIKAEL DeSANTO On Friday August 12, Alex Rodriguez will play in his final Major League Baseball game when his New York Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Rodriguez is expected to be in the starting lineup for the game, most likely as the designated hitter, before retiring and returning to his home in Miami for the rest of the year. The Yankees have said … [Read more...] about 5 Things to know about Alex Rodriguez
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Canisius splits DH with Fairfield
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Canisius College baseball team went toe-to-toe with the other team tied for first in the conference on Saturday, as it split a doubleheader with the Fairfield Stags. The big MAAC series took place in Fairfield, Conn., as the Stags took game one 5-3, while the Blue and Gold matched the win with a 12-3 victory of its own. GAME … [Read more...] about Canisius splits DH with Fairfield
Tribs close April with pair of DH sweeps
By PAUL GOTHAM The number of games may have been limited, but the Monroe Community College baseball team made the most of their opportunities in the month of April. Two doubleheaders sweeps in the final week left coach Dave Brust evaluating his team's play based upon a tougher scale than wins and losses. "It doesn't matter who we play," Brust said. "It just matters how we … [Read more...] about Tribs close April with pair of DH sweeps
Remillard makes history as Canisius sweeps DH
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BUFFALO, N.Y. – Iannick Remillard closed out a 7-6 win in game two of a doubleheader against Iona on Saturday, as he set the new program record for career saves, with the Griffs sweeping the twin bill against the Gaels. In game one the Griffs defeated Iona 10-0, while game two the Blue and Gold were victorious 7-6. With the pair of victories, … [Read more...] about Remillard makes history as Canisius sweeps DH
Ridgemen, Nitros get early scoring in DH split
By CAMERON BOON WELLSVILLE, N.Y. -- In a seven-inning game, it is critical for to teams to get the scoring going early. With that being the doubleheader format today in Wellsville, the Rochester Ridgemen and Wellsville Nitros knew that, pounding out 14 runs in the first three innings of both games combined en route to a doubleheader split Monday in New York Collegiate … [Read more...] about Ridgemen, Nitros get early scoring in DH split