By RYAN McDONOUGH OLEAN, N.Y. – “If we keep winning this way, I’m going to start losing my hair, ripping my hair out of my head,” Oilers’ manager Bobby Bell said of his team’s walk-off win with a laugh and a sigh. The Olean Oilers defeated the Genesee Rapids, 5-4 in a New York Collegiate Baseball League game at Bradner Stadium, Friday night. Genesee’s Nick Ippolito … [Read more...] about Oilers walk-off with win over the Rapids
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Power split series with Rapids
By ANTHONY SAMBROTTO NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -- Fans of both the Niagara Power and Genesee Rapids officially have no nails left after the last two games. After an extra-inning contest between the two teams Tuesday night, the Power prevailed on Wednesday, hanging on by a score of 9-7 in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at Sal Maglie Stadium. Scoring for this one … [Read more...] about Power split series with Rapids
Rapids rally for extra-inning win over Power
By ANTHONY SAMBROTTO NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -- From four double plays to 24 hits to a seven-run comeback, this game had it all. In a contest that featured two of the league's top teams, the Genesee Rapids beat the Niagara Power 11-8 in 11 innings in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at Sal Maglie Stadium Wednesday night. The Power's offense picked up right where … [Read more...] about Rapids rally for extra-inning win over Power
NYCBL announces 2015 season schedule
ROCHESTER, NY – The New York Collegiate Baseball League opens its 2015 season on Saturday May 30th with a pair of games including the reigning champion Hornell Dodgers traveling to Olean for a battle with the Oilers. Wellsville’s Nitros will host the Genesee Rapids also on the first day of action. Two days later, the NYCBL will be in full swing with six games in what is sure … [Read more...] about NYCBL announces 2015 season schedule
Ridgemen defeat Power
By Justin LaDuca NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – The Niagara Power entered play Friday needing one win to gain a spot in the New York Collegiate Baseball League post-season. Niagara will have to wait another day before celebrating. The Rochester Ridgemen batted around in a four-run sixth and went on to defeat Niagara, 9-6 in NYCBL action at Sal Maglie Stadium. Chase … [Read more...] about Ridgemen defeat Power