This was a tale of two games. The first game was the first 4 innings. During that 4 innings the Pirates (3-8-1) hung with the heavily favored Cubs (8-4). The score after 4 complete innings was Cubs 2 - Pirates 1, with the Pirates threatening in each of the first 3 innings. The Cubs got two runs in the top of t...
ADK Bears are short 3 players for 8/7 and are requesting help from anyone that would like to play. They have a double header starting at 10 am and game two at 12:30 at NS vs the Shaskys. Here is Robs contact information if you can help him out. Rob Lutz, 518-209-8008, email kinglutz@yahoo.com . Rob is unab...
The Whiz and Twins met last night at the Ravena PBC field. Pitching for the Twins was Wayne Nicholsen, who threw a complete game, notching up 2 K with no walks. Pitching for the Whiz was Bob Bolt, Mike Kane and Joe Burns. They combined for 2 K and 1 BB. The Whiz got it going in the 1st. Dave Sirani got an infiel...
A VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: It gives the me great pleasure to announce that Randy Craft will receive the "Love of the Game Award" at the upcoming New York State Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies on Sunday, Nov. 13th, at 4:00 pm, at the Troy Hilton. Anyone that has paid attention to my posts he...
Arachnids starter Wayne Nicholsen went the distance against the Peppers allowing 8 hits, 1 run, zero walks, while striking out 5. Wayne brought the heat all game long. Peppers starter Dan Durback kept the game tight as the Arachnids held just a 2-1 lead going into the bottom of the 4th. Then the Arachn...
Wednesday night at Swift Road Park in New Scotland, the Damn Yankees and Cubs got together for the final regular season meeting between these two title contenders. The matchup showcased two big game pitchers: Ron Massaroni for the Cubs, and Lex Herlett for the Yanks. Neither pitcher disappointed....
The Perfect Storm of injuries, work commits and vacations have the Pirates scrambling for their trip to Lorenz Field in Saugerties, for a match up with the Cardinals. We could use some help. Please contact me at jamesbdalton@yahoo.com, or text at 518-221-9499. Thanks. Jimmie D.
Stefan Koutsakis, was the effective starter for the Arachnids and picked up the win over the Peppers going 5 innings allowing 5 hits while striking out 4. Wayne Nicholsen in relief yielded 1 hit while striking out 3 over the final 2 innings. Leading hitters for the Arachnids were Nicholsen 4-4, Tom Ki...
Friday night at New Scotland there were lots of stories. Randy Craft played his second game (during his visit from Florida). Randy was responsible for the first two outs of the game, with two solid plays at shortstop, but didn't see another chance for the rest of the night. He also had a solid single in h...
The news is not particularly stupendous, but if you're a Pepper or the team's fan, it's pleasant to learn that the club won its second game in row, downing the Pirates, 8-3, at the A Diamond on a hot (88 degrees, feels like 90) Thursday night. Solid pitching from the Peppers' Frank Montagano, Dave Plew a...
Interested in getting some swings, sweat a little and have good conversations ? Join Royals this morning in Chatham at 10am........ Brad B at 518-852-3155
Great sticky night for baseball at friendly New Scotland last night. The Arachnids put four on the board in the top of the first but that seeming comfort zone did not last. The Americans chalked up 5 in the bottom of the inning to take a one run lead. After a scoreless second inning the rest of the game belo...
Weve been looking forward to this heat all year and now its here. Baseball weather. We are the luckiest guys I know. Were playing the game. Trying. Ill shorten this report a bit compared to my last entry. Rick Knipper on the mound to start the game for the Pirates against Twins starter Jeff Whitehead who...
