The Arachnids and Peppers were more than a little fortunate to get in a full game on 7-17-23 at New Scotland . Although the field was squishy in many spots, especially around foul territory near the backstop and dugouts, the infield had been dragged, lines put down, and home plate painted very nicely....
Led by Former lefty Pirates' Ace Bill Farrell, his band Liquid Courage make their Capital District debut on Saturday, 7/22. I've seen some video, and it is Classic Rock played right. So if your interested in good music, or just want to harass the bass player, see the info below: https://www.facebook...
Due to forecast and field conditions, the Capital Division game scheduled for today, Sunday 7/16, 5:30pm at New Scotland is CANCELLED. Next date is next Sunday, 7/23 5:30pm at New Scotland.
With threatening weather throughout the region the Whiz and Twins caught a break and were able to get a full game in at Chatham. The weather actually turned quite beautiful once the game got rolling. Thanks to some hard work by Brad Buchan, Greg Mangione from the Whiz who arrived early, and some unknow...
As was noted by another GM, the 55 Pirates are not a team to take lightly. Jimmy Eephus Dalton has worked hard to continually upgrade his roster. The first inning was very unusual not that it went 1-2-3, 1-2-3, but that 4 of the 6 outs were called third strikes, 2 for each team. 7 total Ks in the game, none sw...
Tuesday night's Cubs vs Dodgers game had to be moved from the B-Diamond because that field was way too wet to dry out in time. Jim Bonaparte again saved the day, by locating a dry field at the Rotterdam Babe Ruth field. With as many rainouts as this division has to make up, avoiding another, due to wet fiel...
Friday 7/7 - New Scotland; 11-7, no not a couple of craps game rolls, but the final score as the Pirates notched their 2nd win of the season against a tough Giants squad! Under the dark cloud all season, the Pirates again faced an uphill climb this time, the black cloud being surrounded by thunder, light...
7/10 games at NS between the 62 Arachnids and Americans, and WHS Peppers vs Pirates have been postponed tonight. -- Edited by MrJ on Monday 10th of July 2023 12:30:22 PM
Over 9 full innings the 2 teams combined for 5 runs, 9 hits, 8 walks, 3 double plays, 1 K, 3 errors, and 30 gallons of sweat at New Scotland last night. The visiting Arachnids open the scoring with 1 run in the first TJ Scorsone singles, reaches second on a fielders choice, and comes home on a single by Joe Pa...
The Capital division complete schedule for summer and fall and contact information is now posted on our 55/62 website. If you are interested in playing, I suggest you contact Jim Jazz and let him know. All information about the division is on the site. Enjoy the summer and fall playing baseball.
