Hornell continues streak; defeats Rochester, 9-4

June 27, 2012 by Paul Gotham · Leave a Comment

WEBSTER, N.Y. – Hornell’s Dodgers came north on route 390 toting a four-game win streak along with them. The NYCBL Western Division leading club left town adding another victory to their streak. Matt Calhoun (Harding) connected for a three-run home run in the pivotal fifth inning as the Dodgers came from behind to defeat the […]

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The Rapid Emergence of Stephen Strasburg in 2007

June 8, 2010 by Arne Christensen · Leave a Comment

Last year, after I looked up some stories about Dwight Gooden as a teenage phenom, I started wondering about Stephen Strasburg’s early pitching performance. Was he touted as a future star in high school before graduating in 2006? The answer’s no. The San Diego Union-Tribune hardly mentioned Strasburg when he was at West Hills High […]

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Atlantic And Golden Leagues Played Sizeable Roles In Jose Lima’s Life

May 24, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment

The tributes have been pouring in regarding the tragic loss of life by Jose Lima, who was only 37. I was on my way to the Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, CT Sunday when I heard the news on the radio. It seemed like everyone I encountered at the York-Bridgeport Atlantic League game had […]

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