by Dan Lonky (@danlonky) ONEONTA, NY - An impressive performance from the Oneonta Outlaws bullpen was the highlight of their 4-1 victory over the Syracuse Jr Chiefs in NYCBL action Friday night, as Corey Kafka (Mercer) and Brandon Agar (North Georgia) combined to allow no runs and one hit over 3.2 solid innings. On the offensive end, the Outlaws seemed poised throughout … [Read more...] about Solid pitching puts Outlaws on top over Jr Chiefs, 4-1
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Clark and De Jong earn NYCBL weekly honors
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Dialing zeroes and making a late hall-of-famer smile. That’s what this week’s New York Collegiate Baseball League Pitcher and Player of the Week accomplished. Ryan Clark (Syracuse Jr. Chiefs/UNC Greensboro) hurled 13 shutout innings in a pair of outings, and Scott De Jong (Wellsville Nitros/Felician) connected on a pair of three-run bombs … [Read more...] about Clark and De Jong earn NYCBL weekly honors
Salt Cats win in walk-off fashion
By Alicia Daddario GENEVA, NY -- The Syracuse Salt Cats defeated the Syracuse Jr. Chiefs 1-0 in a classic pitcher's duel Sunday afternoon at McDonough Park in Geneva. They are 3-0 for the first time in franchise history. And what a better way to continue their undefeated season than a hard fought, walk off win against their rival the Jr. Chiefs? After mother nature … [Read more...] about Salt Cats win in walk-off fashion
Beckham’s aims lie beyond pitching
By Taylor Nigrelli Steven Beckham accomplished quite a bit in his first season with the New York Collegiate Baseball League. The righty pitcher from Mount Vernon, Illinois led the Niagara Power to the championship series where they eventually fell to Syracuse. He was 4-0 on the season with a 1.84 ERA and 44 strikeouts to only 17 walks; Beckham was named the league’s Pitcher … [Read more...] about Beckham’s aims lie beyond pitching
Monroe quartet heading to Hornell for the summer
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY -- Hornell's Dodgers streaked to a 20-10 mark to start the 2012 New York Collegiate Baseball League season. Late-season injuries derailed Hornell's chances for a post-season run, and the Dodgers finished with their goal out of reach. The Monroe Community College Tribunes claimed the school's 23rd regional title this spring, but the Tribs fell … [Read more...] about Monroe quartet heading to Hornell for the summer