Courtesy of the Niagara Gazette By Doug Smith NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -- The crackling-hot Niagara Power greet the Olean Oilers Friday night in game one of the New York Collegiate Baseball League playoffs. Not since September of 1993 has Sal Maglie Stadium played host to a summer baseball game of this import. While the NYCBL makes no claim to professional status, most … [Read more...] about Power and the NYCBL playoffs
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Dodgers fall to Ridgemen in regular season finale
Courtesy of HornellDodgers.com. HORNELL, N.Y. -- Eleven pitchers took the mound as the Lake Ontario Ridgemen (AIA) defeated the Hornell Dodgers 8-1 in the regular season finale for both teams. The Dodgers conclude the regular season with a 25-15 record and will open the playoffs on Friday. The Ridgemen scored two runs in the second and put the game out of reach with … [Read more...] about Dodgers fall to Ridgemen in regular season finale
Stewart makes Geneva a family affair
By Paul Gotham GENEVA, N.Y. -- It was a simple gesture. Luke Stewart used a pen and signed his name on a baseball. Ink to rawhide, it’s been done so many times. Fans wait in lines with money in hand to receive an autograph from professional athletes. Stewart, though, accepted no compensation, and he didn’t make anyone wait in line. But a walk of 375 feet or so was … [Read more...] about Stewart makes Geneva a family affair
Salt Cats split Salt City double header, await playoff fate next two days
By Justin Lada SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Syracuse Salt Cats came into their final two games of the NYCBL regular season needing at least one win to keep their playoff hopes alive. They had to do it against the division’s best team. They wound up splitting the final Salt City matchups of the season, dropping game one big in game one, 11-3 and winning in dramatic fashion in game … [Read more...] about Salt Cats split Salt City double header, await playoff fate next two days
Twins split with Power; clinch playoffs
GENEVA, N.Y. -- Matt Jimenez (Mercyhurst) tossed six complete (of a scheduled seven-inning game) as the Geneva Twins breathed life into their playoff existence while ending the New York Collegiate Baseball League's longest winning streak. Geneva's offense took advantage of some early charity to win the opener, 4-2 before falling in the night cap 4-1 at McDonough Park, … [Read more...] about Twins split with Power; clinch playoffs