By ANTHONY SCOTT SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Syracuse Junior Chiefs welcomed the Rochester Ridgemen to Onondaga Community College for an New York Collegiate Baseball League inter-league matchup. The trip east did not go as planned for the Ridgemen as they fell to the Junior Chiefs 10-4 on Monday night. However, it was not smooth sailing for the Junior Chiefs from the get go. … [Read more...] about Six-run fourth lifts Junior Chiefs over the Ridgemen
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Oilers make it a dozen straight; beat Rapids
By RAEGAN RYAN HOUGHTON, N.Y. – The Olean Oilers were able to answer a 2-1 spread with a 5-2 victory over the Genesee Rapids Sunday in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at Kerr-Pegula Athletic Complex, Sunday afternoon. Matt Schneider (Mercyhurst) go things started for Olean with a single to center field. His teammate Dave Vaccaro (St. Bonaventure) followed suit … [Read more...] about Oilers make it a dozen straight; beat Rapids
Shenendehowa outlasts Webster Schroeder in state final
By PAUL GOTHAM BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- Shane Marshall didn't hide from the truth. Webster-Schroeder's junior starter looked no further than the scoreboard to explain his team's loss. "They had 17 hits," Marshall said. "That’s unbelievable. They’re a great team." Four of those base knocks came in the seventh inning as the Shenendehowa Plainsmen rallied for a 7-6 victory … [Read more...] about Shenendehowa outlasts Webster Schroeder in state final
Xavier’s Dan Rizzie, Andre Jernigan selected in 2016 MLB first-year player draft
Courtesy of GoXavier.com Andre Jernigan Selected in 14th Round by Minnesota Twins Senior shortstop Andre Jernigan was selected in the 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft on Saturday, going in the 14th round to the Minnesota Twins. With his selection, Jernigan becomes the 12th MLB Draft pick for the Xavier baseball program since head coach Scott Googins arrived in 2005. … [Read more...] about Xavier’s Dan Rizzie, Andre Jernigan selected in 2016 MLB first-year player draft
Salt Cats pounce on Junior Chiefs bullpen
By ANTHONY SCOTT SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Thanks to a seven spot in the eighth inning the Syracuse Salt Cats were able to defeat the Syracuse Junior Chiefs 8-3 in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at Onondaga Community College, Saturday night. The Salt Cats and Junior Chiefs were in action against each other for the third time in four nights on Saturday. The season … [Read more...] about Salt Cats pounce on Junior Chiefs bullpen