By Scott Zolotorow The Bethesda Big Train nearly blew a 6-2 lead in the eighth inning against the D.C. Grays, but they were able to hold-off a late inning charge to win 8-6. The Big Train were saved by two incredible defensive plays late in the game. First, rightfielder Cody Brown (Mississippi State) made a diving catch to end the top of the eighth with the tying run on … [Read more...] about Big Train hang on against Grays
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Big Train win as they honor host families
By Scott Zolotorow BETHESDA, MD -- The Bethesda Big Train defeated the Gaithersburg Giants 7-3 on Host Family Night In Cal Ripken Collegiate League action at Shirley Povich Field, Saturday. With the win, The Big Train improved to 19-4 and snapped a three-game losing streak. That losing streak is the only time the Big Train have lost consecutive games during the summer and … [Read more...] about Big Train win as they honor host families
Performance of the Week | Daress McClung
By Aaron M Smith For any team, ending the non-conference portion of their schedule on a winning note is important in any season. Ending the non-conference portion of your schedule with a victory in your first year of a new conference is huge. Looking for their sixth win in their last seven games, the Butler women's basketball team entered their Saturday match up against the … [Read more...] about Performance of the Week | Daress McClung
Performance of the Week | Ashley Zahn
By Aaron M Smith Ask any shooter and they will tell you that the best remedy for a cold-shooting night is to keep right on shooting. All it takes is one shot, they find their rhythm and the opposing team could be in for a long game. On Wednesday night, St. Bonaventure guard, Ashley Zahn found herself in that very position against Big 4 rival, the University of … [Read more...] about Performance of the Week | Ashley Zahn
Pickin’ Splinters to bring exclusive coverage of the NYCBL in 2012
The New York Collegiate Baseball League will open its 35th season of play on Friday, June 1st, and Pickin' Splinters will be on hand providing all the coverage. From the first pitch on the campus of St. Bonaventure University to the final out of the league championship series, the staff of Pickin' Splinters will have all the news, notes and analysis. Included in the … [Read more...] about Pickin’ Splinters to bring exclusive coverage of the NYCBL in 2012