By Kyle Conklin GENEVA, NY -- On a Friday in Geneva pitching ruled the night, so much so that the Red Wings needed just a lone run to defeat the visiting Hornell Dodgers in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at McDonough Park. The Wings were led on the mound by starter Jordan Hanlon (Elmhurst College) who put together eight shutout innings while giving up just … [Read more...] about Hanlon leads Red Wing shutout win over Dodgers
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Griffith gem another in a line for the Smitties
By Gina Papineau WEBSTER, NY -- The Sherrill Silversmiths have done an about face from the first week of the season. After starting with four consecutive losses, the Silversmiths reeled off four straight triumphs. During their streak, the Smitties only allowed 10 earned runs with 13 hits and 15 walks in 34 innings. Their pitchers combined for an ERA of 2.65 while their … [Read more...] about Griffith gem another in a line for the Smitties
MLB in Review: Motown Meanies and Central Powers
By Taylor Nigrelli This week’s MLB in Review is heavily focused on teams from the Central divisions. Both divisions have multiple teams duking out for the top spot (one division has the obvious talent edge). I realized a few things in researching these teams. First, “Central” is a pretty loose title for both divisions. It doesn’t feel like Pittsburgh, Cleveland and … [Read more...] about MLB in Review: Motown Meanies and Central Powers
Three from Ave Maria to lead the Salt Cats
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – After starting 2012 with just two wins in their first dozen games, the Syracuse Salt Cats won six of their final ten regular-season contests to earn a spot in the New York Collegiate Baseball League playoffs. A pair of one-run losses to the eventual league champion ended the summer for the Salt Cats. That is how close the Cats came to … [Read more...] about Three from Ave Maria to lead the Salt Cats
Beckham returns to bolster Niagara staff
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY -- His pinpoint control and breaking ball earned him the call of “Bend it like Beckham” from Niagara Public Address Announcer Doug Smith, and the New York Collegiate Baseball League’s 2012 Pitcher of the Year will return for an encore performance in 2013. Steven Beckham (Olivet Nazarene), who notched a 4-0 record during the regular season with … [Read more...] about Beckham returns to bolster Niagara staff