Courtesy of the Niagara Gazette By Doug Smith NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -- The Niagara Power may well wind up with half-a-loaf and no fishes in the New York Collegiate Baseball League playoffs. Consecutive-pitch blasts by wounded warriors Shakeel Newton and Chane Lynch put the Bolts in position to be declared co-champions after torrential rains and lightning suspended … [Read more...] about Game two of the NYCBL championship suspended
Syracuse Junior Chiefs
Jr. Chiefs walk-off to keep streak alive
By Bill Dubiel SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A peculiar rally in the bottom of the ninth inning helped the Syracuse Junior Chiefs (7-2) triumph over the Geneva Red Wings (5-5) Wednesday night at Gillette Road Middle School. The victory was Syracuse’s sixth in a row, and allowed them to retain their first place rank in the NYCBL Eastern Division. On the hill for the Chiefs was junior … [Read more...] about Jr. Chiefs walk-off to keep streak alive
New bat creates questions for NYCBL’s best offense
By Joe Manganiello SYRACUSE, NY - Zach Lauricella has had a wild ride this year. Adjusting to life as a collegiate freshman and as a starting third baseman on a nationally ranked St. Johns team provided a lot of changes for the 18-year-old. As of June 16, Lauricella is now providing big changes in the offensive and defensive rotation of the NYCBL’s best team: the Syracuse … [Read more...] about New bat creates questions for NYCBL’s best offense
Jr. Chiefs stare down the Brewers
By Bill Dubiel Syracuse, N.Y.--A brilliant start by the junior Keenan Stare was the key to the Syracuse Junior Chiefs (3-2) 12-3 victory over the Utica Brewers (4-5) Thursday night at Hopkins Road Park. The 6’0” righty from East Stroudsburg University threw seven strong innings, yielding only two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out seven. It did … [Read more...] about Jr. Chiefs stare down the Brewers