By ANTHONY SAMBROTTO NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -- Fans of quality pitching and strong defense received their fill Wednesday in Niagara Falls. The Olean Oilers swept a doubleheader against the Niagara Power (1-0/2-0) in two contests that featured all four starting pitchers going at least seven innings in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at Sal Maglie Stadium. Both … [Read more...] about Oilers pick up two big wins over Power
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East Coast League may play at the “Barber Shop”
By Doug Smith Have we all gone crazy with the weather, or does somebody actually propose to put a professional baseball team in Niagara Falls, perhaps as soon as this May? Maybe, but yes. Collin Cummins, a 44-year-old go-getter from Mississauga, ON, has his eye on Sal Maglie Stadium as a playpen for his brainchild East Coast League, scheduled to … [Read more...] about East Coast League may play 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
Poor defense costs Power against Red Wings
By Taylor Nigrelli NIAGARA, NY -- Missed throws, wild pitches and misplayed balls were the story Friday night as the Niagara Power (6-6) fell to the Geneva Red Wings (4-5) 12-7 in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at Sal Maglie Field in Niagara Falls. The Niagara defense committed eight errors including five between the fifth and seventh innings in which the Red … [Read more...] about Poor defense costs Power against Red Wings
Power use small ball to defeat Salt Cats
By Taylor Nigrelli NIAGARA, NY -- Buddy McCoy (University of Texas at Tyler) hit two doubles and knocked in three runs, Hunter Lewis earned his second win on eight innings pitched, and the Niagara Power (6-5) avenged Tuesday’s shutout loss as they defeated the Syracuse Salt Cats (7-4) 9-4 in New York Collegiate Baseball League action Wednesday night at Sal Maglie Field in … [Read more...] about Power use small ball to defeat Salt Cats