By ANTHONY SCOTT SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Syracuse Junior Chiefs found themselves trailing by one run in the eighth inning to the Sherrill Silversmiths. The Jr. Chiefs were threatening with men on first and second and two outs. Silversmith coach, Jim Hegmann went to his bullpen and brought in hard throwing righty, Junior Bautista (Keystone). The J-Chiefs bats were silenced … [Read more...] about Smitties clip J-Chief win streak at five
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Cornelius, Salt Cats walk off
By JAMES HADNOT SYRACUSE, N.Y.— One pitch, then it happened. “I had already made up my mind I was swinging on the first pitch,” Syracuse Salt Cats outfielder, Brandon Cornelius (Rutgers-Camden). “I was praying before my at bat please give me a fastball to hit he did and I hit it.” He did hit it. Cornelius hit the ball 400-plus, over the wall, to score four runs and … [Read more...] about Cornelius, Salt Cats walk off
Cortland inches closer to NYCBL East title
By JAMES HADNOT SYRACUSE, N.Y. --- As Cortland Crush Starting Pitcher, Shae Edmonds (East Central University), was being interviewed for his performance, his teammates came charging behind the camera with one on the other’s shoulders. The excitement was evident as the Cortland Crush topped the Syracuse Salt Cats, 8-1 in New York Collegiate Baseball League action, Tuesday … [Read more...] about Cortland inches closer to NYCBL East title
Sandoval shines in Junior Chiefs victory over Cortland
By ANTHONY SCOTT SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Syracuse Junior Chiefs came into Sunday night needing a win over the Cortland Crush to stay within striking distance of the division leaders. They put the ball in the hands of one of their most reliable pitchers. Matthew Sandoval (Purdue Univ Calumet) was spectacular for his home J-Chiefs. On a gloomy day at Onondaga Community … [Read more...] about Sandoval shines in Junior Chiefs victory over Cortland
By JAMES HADNOT SYRACUSE, N.Y. --- Relief. That is the consensus around the Syracuse Salt Cats team now that they have snapped their longest losing streak of the season. The Salt Cats clobbered the Rome Generals, 12-4 in New York Collegiate Baseball action, Sunday to stop a five-game losing streak. “It was great day for hitters," said Salt Cat starter, Tom Burke. "A great … [Read more...] about