Thursday, December 16, 2021

Diamond Baseball Holdings will support the Renegades in every aspect of the fan experience, community involvement and partnership opportunities WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY (DECEMBER 8, 2021)— The Hudson Valley Renegades have entered into an agreement to become a part of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization dedicated to supporting, promoting, and enhancing the sport of baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment. DBH is a subsidiary of Endeavor, the global sports and entertainment company. Following the closing of the transaction, the Renegades will continue to be led by GM/President, Steve Gliner, and remain an MLB affiliate of the New York Yankees. “Joining DBH is a meaningful step toward furthering our commitment to contributing meaningfully to the local community” said Gliner. “The Hudson Valley deserves a next level experience in minor league baseball, with the same ball game traditions they’ve known and loved. I trust that joining DBH will serve everyone well into the future. We are excited to begin the next chapter of our rich history here at Dutchess Stadium.” As part of DBH, Gliner will work closely with Diamond Baseball Holdings’ leadership, Pat Battle and Peter B. Freund, to realize the club’s ambitions. Battle is Executive Chairman of DBH, bringing extensive experience at the local and national level, as well as ownership interest in two PDL Clubs. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Learfield and serves as an advisor to Endeavor across multiple companies. Freund is CEO of DBH, also bringing to the plate experience as a longtime Minor League Baseball owner and operator. Freund most recently consulted with the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball on the transition of Major League Baseball’s licensed affiliates while spearheading the formation of the MLB Draft League. Diamond Baseball Holdings will be global in our ambitions and hyper-local in our approach, and creating incredible fan experiences will remain our number one priority,” said Battle and Freund. “Additionally, we look forward to providing opportunities for growth to the employees of PDL Clubs whose passion and ingenuity have built the sport through the decades.” “As a long time Minor League owner and operator, I am thrilled that Hudson Valley will now be part of such a dynamic new group of clubs,” said Marv Goldklang, Chairman of the industry-leading Goldklang Group and a limited partner of the New York Yankees for more than 30 years. “I have known Peter Freund for almost 15 years and have every confidence that with him at the helm, Diamond Baseball Holdings will continue to build on our legacy which we are incredibly proud of.” Diamond Baseball Holdings was formed by Endeavor, the global sports and entertainment company. DBH will support the Hudson Valley Renegades with ticket sales, partnerships, naming rights, food & beverage, merchandise, content strategy, collectibles/authentics/NFTs and media rights, tapping into the broader Endeavor network for expertise across the various disciplines ABOUT THE HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES The Renegades are the High-A East affiliate of the New York Yankees and play their home games at Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls, NY. The 2022 home season begins on Tuesday, April 19 at 7:05 PM against the Brooklyn Cyclones, an affiliate of the New York Mets. Season and Group Tickets are now available for the 2022 season. For more information, please call 845-838-0094 or visit us online at www.hvrenegades.com. ABOUT DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGS Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) is a subsidiary of Endeavor, the global sports and entertainment company. DBH was formed in 2021 to support, promote, and enhance Minor League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment. (DiamondBaseballHoldings.com)

Thursday, December 9, 2021

RailRiders Join Newly Formed Organization Diamond Baseball Holdings Diamond Baseball Holdings will support Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in every aspect of the fan experience, community involvement and partnership opportunities. MOOSIC, PA (December 8, 2021) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders have entered into an agreement to become a part of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH); an organization dedicated to supporting, promoting, and enhancing the sport of baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment. DBH is a subsidiary of Endeavor, the global sports and entertainment company. Following the closing of the transaction, the RailRiders will continue to be led by Team President, John Adams, and the General Manager, Katie Beekman, and remain an MLB affiliate of the New York Yankees. “Joining Diamond Baseball Holdings is a tremendous opportunity for our franchise,” Adams said. “NEPA has seen great success from our team on the field and we look forward to creating a next-level fan experience at PNC Field in the years to come. We have been adding energetic individuals to our existing staff and gearing up for 2022. We truly believe that becoming a part of DBH will greatly benefit this team and our community well into the future.” As part of DBH, the RailRiders will work closely with Diamond Baseball Holdings’ leadership, Pat Battle and Peter B. Freund, to realize the club’s ambitions. Battle is Executive Chairman of DBH, bringing extensive experience at the local and national level, as well as ownership interest in two PDL teams. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Learfield and serves as an advisor to Endeavor across multiple companies. Freund is CEO of DBH, bringing a wealth experience as a longtime Minor League Baseball owner and operator. Freund most recently consulted with the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball on the transition of Major League Baseball’s licensed affiliates while spearheading the formation of the MLB Draft League. “Diamond Baseball Holdings will be global in our ambitions and hyper-local in our approach and creating incredible fan experiences will remain our number one priority,” said Battle and Freund. “Additionally, we look forward to providing opportunities for growth to the employees of PDL Clubs whose passion and ingenuity have built the sport through the decades.” Diamond Baseball Holdings was formed by Endeavor, the global sports and entertainment company. DBH will support the RailRiders with ticket sales, partnerships, naming rights, food & beverage, merchandise, content strategy, collectibles/authentics/NFTs and media rights, tapping into the broader Endeavor network for expertise across the various disciplines.

Friday, November 26, 2021

Rumble Ponies Welcome New Owner as City Announces 23 Year Lease Extension for Double-A Mets New York-based Southpaw Resources LLC to assume ownership and help transform Mirabito Stadium to meet MLB’s new Facility Standards BINGHAMTON, NY – Mayor Richard C. David and the Rumble Ponies announced a 23-year lease extension at Mirabito Stadium early Thursday morning. As part of the agreement, $3.1M has been allocated to bring the facility into compliance with MLB’s new Facility Standards. The New York Mets Double-A team, which has been playing in downtown Binghamton since 1992, will now be able to call Mirabito Stadium home through 2045. “Signing a long-term lease is the final piece in securing baseball in Binghamton for a generation and beyond. Today’s announcement means the rising stars of Major League Baseball will continue to thrill fans and families at Mirabito Stadium for decades.” Said Mayor David, “I thank John Hughes for his leadership tenure with the franchise and I’m excited about the next chapter of professional baseball in Binghamton.” Additionally, effective today, New York-based Southpaw Resources LLC, led by David Sobotka, will assume ownership of the Rumble Ponies from John Hughes, Jr. of Evans Street Baseball. Sobotka is looking forward to expanding on the hard work and foundation laid by Hughes over the past 6 years. “We are beyond thrilled to join the Rumble Ponies and Mets family and be part of the bright future of professional baseball in Binghamton for many years to come. We will work tirelessly to keep earning the support of the entire Binghamton and Southern Tier communities while continuing to bring an exceptional baseball experience to fans and players alike.” Sobotka has already jumped into his new role, working closely with Mayor David to extend the lease for Mirabito Stadium. In the coming weeks and months, Southpaw will be focused on working with the City of Binghamton on plans to improve Mirabito Stadium to meet the new standards set forth by Major League Baseball. Mayor David noted, “Not that long ago, the future of baseball in our community was in doubt. Keeping our team was a win, but it meant meeting Major League Baseball’s new facility standards. With City Hall as an active partner in Binghamton’s baseball future, we’re making the necessary investments at Mirabito Stadium to secure a long-term lease extension. Working with David Sobotka, we’ve built the groundwork for a smooth transition, and more importantly, made sure Binghamton’s stadium can host future Major League Baseball stars for the next generation.” Sobotka also announced that John “JB” Bayne will stay on and continue as the General Manager of the Rumble Ponies, along with the entire staff who will remain in their current roles with the team. “Thanks to Senator Akshar, Mayor David, John Hughes and everyone else that’s been involved in the relationship we’ve enjoyed with the Binghamton community,” said Mets President Sandy Alderson. “Double-A is an important step in the process for players to develop into Major Leaguers and we appreciate that our team in Binghamton is in close proximity to Queens.” Evans Street Baseball, led by John Hughes Jr., saved baseball in Binghamton when Hughes purchased the team from Mike Urda and partners in December of 2015. Over his tenure, Hughes worked tirelessly to give back to the community, improve the fan experience, and modernize an outdated stadium. In partnership with Mayor David, Senator Akshar and Mr. Hughes, over $9 million dollars has been invested into the ballpark to replace seats, install new video scoreboards, build hospitality areas to draw fans to the stadium, and improve player amenities. Senator Fred Akshar said, "John Hughes is the #1 reason we still have professional baseball in Binghamton. On behalf of our community's families and baseball fans from across the Southern Tier, I'd like to express our deepest gratitude to John and his entire team for investing the time, resources and care needed to create the unprecedented excitement, momentum and success of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies we know today. Over the past several years, their commitment to our community has enabled me to work with our partners like Binghamton Mayor Rich David to secure funding for sweeping, transformative upgrades to Mirabito Stadium's facilities and fan experience. Today's announcement signals a renewed commitment to baseball in Binghamton, and I look forward to working with David Sobotka and the Southpaw Resources Team to continue building on the success of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies." Hughes created a new chapter of baseball in Binghamton when he rebranded and gave the community an identity of their own after 25 seasons as the B-Mets, bringing the Rumble Ponies identity to life. Hughes had this to say about his time as the Owner of the Double-A Mets, “The past 6 years have been an absolute dream come true. I am humbled and honored by the work that has been done, the experiences I have had and the friendships I will carry with me the rest of my life. From day one I have said, this team belongs to this community, so while it's a tough day for me personally, I have peace knowing the future of the Rumble Ponies is so bright." With a rich history of baseball in the Southern Tier, the Rumble Ponies look forward to continuing to be an integral part of the fabric of the community under the guidance of the Southpaw team, the Mets, and the City of Binghamton. Get ready as the vision for the 2022 Binghamton Rumble Ponies unfolds and exciting updates are laid out for the fans! The Binghamton Rumble Ponies open up their 2022 season at home on Tuesday, April 12th vs. the Bowie Baysox. Season Tickets are on sale now, with Flex Books available for purchase the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 26th. Remember to follow the Rumble Ponies on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the most up to-date team information @RumblePoniesBB.

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Syracuse Mets Announce Black Friday & Cyber Monday Weekend Sales Get the perfect gift at a great price for the baseball fan in your family this holiday season SYRACUSE, NY – The Syracuse Mets will offer Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales all weekend long, from Friday, November 26th through Monday, November 29th. The Syracuse Mets 2022 Flex Plan and Flex Plan Plus will go on sale Friday, November 26th at 10 a.m. The Syracuse Mets Team Store will also offer discounts on merchandise and free shipping on all domestic orders of $75 or more. All sales will be available online only at syracusemets.com. The 2022 Flex Plan includes (10) undated ticket vouchers that can be used for any regular season home game for any 100 or 200 level seat at NBT Bank Stadium, based on availability, (excluding sections 208, 209 & 210) and is $100. The Flex Plan Plus includes the same (10) undated ticket vouchers with $50 in food vouchers and (10) parking passes to NBT Bank Stadium parking lots. The Flex Plan Plus is $175. Shipping is free for all flex plan orders placed from November 26th through November 29th. The Syracuse Mets Team Store will offer 30% off the entire store, excluding sale items and commemorative bricks, from November 26th through November 29th, online only. Fans can also enjoy free shipping on domestic orders of $75 or more through the end of the year. Fans that live locally, can choose to pick up their online order at NBT Bank Stadium during regular business hours at no charge. Visit syracusmets.milbstore.com to shop now. The Syracuse Mets Ticket Office & Team Store are open throughout the holiday season for shopping, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Syracuse Mets will be closed for the holidays Wednesday, November 24th through Friday, November 26th and Friday, December 24th through Friday, December 31st. Please contact the Syracuse Mets with any questions by phone at 315-474-7833 or by email at baseball@syracusemets.com.

Sunday, November 21, 2021

CME Group Tour Championship 1c (1).png CME Group Tour Championship Tiburon Golf Club | Naples, Fla. | Nov. 18-21, 2021 Fourth-Round Notes Nov. 21, 2021 Course Setup: 36-36—72; 6,366 yards (Scoring Averages: R1, 69.102; R2, 70.490; R3: 70.459, R4: 69.163) Weather: Mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers this afternoon; light winds, peaking before noon with high temperatures in the lower 80s Media Contacts: Megan McGuire (386) 405-1338, Christina Lance (908) 963-1691, Zach Sepanik (486) 795-0594, Sarah Kellam (386) 212-8826 Quick Links: Leaderboard Transcripts Online Media Center Stats Box LPGA Statistical Database KPMG Performance Insights LEADERBOARD Player To Par Score 1 Jin Young Ko -23 69-67-66-63—265 2 Nasa Hataoka -22 69-69-64-64—266 T3 Mina Harigae -18 65-69-69-67—270 T3 Celine Boutier -18 65-65-72-68—270 JIN YOUNG KO SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS AT CME GROUP TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP, WINS ROLEX PLAYER OF THE YEAR It’s a CME Cinderella story. Four players slept on the 54-hole co-lead, but only one came out on top with the $1.5 million winner’s prize. After battling a wrist injury that kept her from practicing at the CME Group Tour Championship, Jin Young Ko still proved nothing can hold her back. Ko scorched Tiburon Golf Club with a sizzling 63, which tied her career-best score for 18 holes and set the new tournament scoring record at -23. The win also secured Ko her second Rolex Player of the Year award, as she becomes the first Korean player to achieve the feat twice. It is her 12th career victory and fifth of the season, becoming the first player to record five wins in a season since Ariya Jutanugarn in 2016. She is the third Korean to win five or more times in an LPGA Tour season, along with Sei Re Pak and Inbee Park. “I don't have pressure on the course. I just want to better play than the other players. So, I did it, and, yeah,” said Ko, who had more wins (five) than rounds in the 70s (four) in her last nine events. “Also, I'm happy to make like my best career score today, 63; 64 was my best score, record, but I crushed it and it's so happy.” Ko hit 63 straight greens in regulation to finish the week, with her last missed green in regulation on No. 9 in the first round. She recorded only one bogey over her last 63 holes played with 24 birdies in that stretch. Nine of those came on Sunday, including six on her front nine, closing with a 30 as she made the turn. When asked about the most important shot from the day, Ko said there were three. “Number one is No. 3 hole, second shot with the 7-iron. And number two on No. 8, par-3. I got maybe three feet. Yep, with a controlled 9-iron,” said Ko. “And No. 17, second shot with the 6-iron. I got two on so two-putt and made birdie.” Ko’s season was one for the ages. Despite no major championship titles, Ko walks away with the largest prize in women’s golf, a scoring average of 68.774, five victories and Rolex Player of the Year. But, the 26-year-old only has one thing on her mind this offseason. “I want to keep the golf clubs at a distance and not think about golf and get a good sleep. Just want to put potato chips in my stomach and watch Netflix.” Nasa Hataoka put up a fight on the final day to finish second at -22 after posting an 8-under 64 that included nine birdies. It was her second-consecutive 64 of the event. Mina Harigae and two-time LPGA Tour winner Celine Boutier finished in a tie for third at -18. Megan Khang, along with 2021 major champions Nelly Korda and Minjee Lee, tied for fifth at -17. Korda, who was among the 54-hole co-leaders with Ko, Hataoka and Boutier, finished her season averaging 4.90 birdies-or-better per round. It’s the best single-season rate for any player with 40 or more rounds played in the last 30 LPGA Tour seasons. “Honestly, it was definitely the Jin Young Ko show today. It was really cool to witness. Obviously, I wish I could have kind of given it a better run, but in all, I think I had a great year. I'm just going to kind of look back on that and enjoy it. But today, she just played amazing golf. There is not much you can do. Just sit back and watch honestly,” said Korda, who will tee it up in the PNC Championship this December with her father, Petr. Lexi Thompson finished the week at -16 in solo eighth. Lydia Ko, In Gee Chun and Gaby Lopez rounded out the top 10 in a tie for ninth at -15. JIN YOUNG KO WINS 2021 PLAYER OF THE YEAR She controlled her own fate and Jin Young Ko executed on Sunday at Tiburón Golf Club. The 26-year-old entered the week in Naples, Fla., needing to win the CME Group Tour Championship to secure Rolex Player of the Year honors, or to finish second and have Nelly Korda to finish 10th or worse. Ko took matters into her own hands, carding a bogey-free, 9-under 63 in the final round to secure the $1.5 million winner’s share and the title of Player of the Year. “It’s really a great honor to get Player of the Year,” said Ko. “Nelly [also] played really well, had a great year, even [won the] gold medal, win a major tournament and three other wins this year. I feel little sad to Nelly, but I was a little luckier than her, so I got the Player of the Year.” Ko becomes the first Republic of Korea native to win Player of the Year twice (2019, 2021). Four other Koreans have captured the award: Sei Young Kim (2020), Inbee Park (2013), So Yeon Ryu and Sung Hyun Park, who shared the award in 2017. “I didn’t know that, and I’m happy to get Player of the Year again,” Ko said. “It’s a great honor to twice get the Player of the Year. And especially since we have a lot of good players from Korea on this Tour.” AFTER ROCKETING UP LEADERBOARD, NASA HATAOKA FINISHES SECOND IN SEASON FINALE For most players, backing up one low round with another low round is a tall order, especially at a course like Tiburón Golf Club. But for Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings No. 8 Nasa Hataoka, the task seemed easy to accomplish on Sunday at the CME Group Tour Championship. The 22-year-old fired her second straight 8-under 64 after carding nine birdies and hitting 13 of 14 fairways, as well as 16 greens in the final round. It’s the 11th time Hataoka has shot 64 and her four-day total of 22-under par 266 is a new career-best for 72 holes, besting her previous benchmark by two shots. Though she ultimately finished runner-up to Jin Young Ko, Hataoka remains proud of her performance this week in Naples, Fla., and is looking forward to coming back better than ever in 2022, ready to compete for a record-breaking $86 million in official prize money on the LPGA Tour. “Today I was in the final pairing so there was a little bit of pressure with that,” she said. “But I feel like I played my own golf, so I'm really satisfied with that. I had one thing in my mind: routine. There was a few times where there was a lot of pressure, but I was able to think simply which helped me a lot today. Fortunately, there are 34 tournaments next year. That's a lot. Obviously, I can't play every tournament, but I want to play as many as I can, so I'll prep for that.” It’s been a banner year for Japanese golf and Hataoka has certainly contributed to that success, winning twice on the LPGA Tour at the Dana Open presented by Marathon and the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G. She also finished second in the U.S. Women’s Open at the Olympic Club and finished in a tie for ninth in the Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play hosted by Shadow Creek. While she’s proud of her country’s golfing prowess throughout 2021 and is happy for her counterparts’ success, Hataoka feels like her play this year still left something to be desired and she’ll have a singular goal in the forefront of her mind as she looks forward to next season. “It was a big year for Japan. Not many players on the Tour are from Japan, but I think the Masters win, Hideki's win, was something very big for us. He lives close to where I live in Orlando, so we practice together. (His win) definitely meant something special for me. I would like to do something similar to that,” she said of Japan’s historic 2021. “This year I wasn't really playing how I wanted to until this June, but I was able to play in a playoff in a major tournament and I won twice. Overall, it wasn't a consistent year, but how I was able to win was good. “When I turned pro one of my biggest goals was to win a major in five years. This year was the fifth year, so I really wanted to win this year. That goal won't change. I still have strong feelings about winning majors.” LYDIA KO CAPTURES VARE TROPY WITH STELLAR FINISH As she walked away to hug her family and pack up for the drive back home to Orlando, Lydia Ko stopped and smiled when she realized something. “Eight under today to finish off my eighth year,” she said, referring to the 64 she shot on Sunday in the final round of the CME Group Tour Championship to finish tied for ninth at 15-under par, a fitting capstone of a season that earned Ko the Vare Trophy for low stroke average. The CME represented Ko’s 10th top-10 of 2021, which included one victory at the LOTTE Championship in Hawaii, marking one of the most consistent seasons she’s had in her career. The closing 64 also marked a new trend. It was the sixth time in 2021 that the 24-year-old New Zealander shot 65 or better in the final round. “You want to finish every tournament on a high. But this being the last (event of the year), there is no redemption. There is no next event,” Ko said. “So, yeah, I just wanted to play well. I think that's why, over this weekend, I got a little bit more frustrated over mistakes that maybe at times I would just normally go, ‘Oh, it's okay.’ But especially with the Vare Trophy being at the back of my mind, I think I just really wanted to top it off. To be able to have done that, there is no better way to finish this year.” The Vare was one of the few awards Ko had yet to capture. And it was one of the reasons she changed her plans late in the year. After competing in an LET event in the Middle East, she planned to take a break before the CME Group Tour Championship. Then she learned that she needed to post a few more rounds to be eligible to win the Vare, so she signed up for the Pelican Women’s Championship. That turned out to be a fortuitous move as Ko finished tied for second at Pelican, losing to a Nelly Korda birdie on the first playoff hole. “(The Vare Trophy) is really special because obviously it sums up the whole season,” Ko said after locking up the award in Naples. “All the other (awards and records) do, too. But at the end of the day golf is about how consistently well you can play and what kind of low scores you can shoot. The Vare Trophy obviously exemplifies that. I think I've only been close one year and I just missed out on the trophy. “I didn't even know that I was close this year until news came out and I realized a couple months ago. Last week (at the Pelican) wasn't really on my schedule. But it ended up being worth it because finishing tied second and to have won (the Vare) feels special. It just makes a good year even better.” For more on Lydia Ko winning the Vare Trophy on LPGA.com, click here: https://www.lpga.com/news/2021/lydia-ko-captures-vare-trophy-with-stellar-finish CME GROUP CARES CHALLENGE—SCORE 1 FOR ST. JUDE The CME Group Cares Challenge is a season-long charitable giving program turning aces into donations. CME Group donates $20,000 for each hole-in-one made on the LPGA Tour during the 2021 season with a minimum guaranteed donation of $500,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which leads the way in how the world understands, treats, and defeats childhood cancer and life-threatening diseases. The 2020 LPGA Tour season saw 13 aces from 13 different players, while the 2019 campaign had 32 total aces from 31 different competitors for a total of $620,000. That more than covered the average cost of $425,000 needed to treat a pediatric cancer patient. Through 29 tournaments in 2021, 19 holes-in-one have been made for a total of $380,000 donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through the program. A total donation of $850,000 was made through CME Group, thanks in part from the Jimmy Buffett concert this past Wednesday. PLAYER NOTES Rolex Rankings No. 2, Jin Young Ko With the victory, Jin Young Ko clinches 2021 Rolex Player of the Year honors Ko has been No. 1 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings for 114 total weeks, the second-most in history behind Annika Sorenstam’s 158 weeks Swept the LPGA Tour’s major 2019 awards, winning Rolex Player of the Year, Rolex Annika Major Award, Vare Trophy and Official Money Title honors Her 114 consecutive bogey-free holes in 2019 bested Tiger Woods’ record of 110; is the longest known streak in LPGA and PGA Tour history In 2018, clinched Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year honors with four events remaining in the season Became a Rolex First-Time Winner at the 2018 ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open and joined Beverly Hanson (1951 Eastern Open) as the only players in LPGA Tour history to win their debut as Tour member PURSE $5 million purse; $1.5 million winner’s prize, the largest in women’s golf SOCIAL MEDIA: #DRIVEON Tournament: @CMEGroupLPGA (Twitter), @CMEGroupTourChamp (Instagram); #RacetotheCMEGlobe LPGA: @LPGA, @LPGAMedia (Twitter), @lpga_tour (Instagram) TOURNAMENT SCORING RECORDS 18 holes: 62, Lydia Ko, second round, 2016 36 holes: 130, Celine Boutier, 2021 54 holes: 200, Lexi Thompson, 2018; Sei Young Kim, 2019 72 holes: 265 (-23), Jin Young Ko, 2021
Rumble Ponies and City of Binghamton To Hold Press Conference Monday BINGHAMTON, NY – The Binghamton Rumble Ponies and City of Binghamton will hold a Press Conference at Mirabito Stadium on Monday, November 22nd at 12:00 PM. All media outlets are invited to join Mayor Richard David from the City of Binghamton, Senator Fred Akshar for the 52nd District, and the Rumble Ponies Ownership Team in the Right Field batting tunnel complex for special announcements pertaining to Mirabito Stadium and the Double-A Mets Affiliation. Season Tickets for the 2022 Rumble Ponies campaign are currently on sale. Please visit the Visions Federal Credit Union Box Office, Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM or call 607-722-3866 to reserve your seat today. Remember to follow the Rumble Ponies on Facebook and Twitter for the most up to date team information @RumblePoniesBB.

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

S02 14lsh51tt1ur9dfs · Shared with Public LIBERTY--The Lighthouse Ministries Church will be honoring Sullivan County Veterans and their families with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner this Sunday, November 21 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The church is located at 23 Triangle Road, Liberty and all Veterans and their family are welcome. For information call 845-747-9137 or 845-985-7026. This event will include a ceremonial service culminated with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

Friday, November 5, 2021

Many Sullivan Bowlers Make Port Jervis Bowl New Home With six weeks into the 2021-22 bowlers at the former Kiamesha Lanes received the sudden announcement that the bowling center had been sold and the site would become the location of a grocery store. This sudden announcement directly effected three leagues with a total of 36 teams but a welcome surprise came forth when Brigette Willis, the owner of Port Jervis Bowl, met with the teams from the Kiamesha Lanes Monday Men's league offering them 12 lanes on Monday with the league starting on October 25. Almost half of the Monday Men's league agreed to switch their league to Port Jervis Bowl and teams from the Tuesday Night Mixed Firefighter league and the Friday Mixed league joined in to fill the 12-lane house with the newly created Monday Night Mixed League. Several bowlers formerly from Kiamesha also switched their bowling to the Colonial Lanes in Chester. Sullivan County bowling teams making up the new 12 team Monday Mixed league at Port Jervis bowl include Dominicks, L&B Tack, 3S & 1P, Parker Racing, Boys Night Out, The Fugawees, Bob The Builder, We God Balls, Catskill Cookies and there are three teams that have yet to name their sponsor. Good luck to the new league and best wishes to Brigette Willis, owner and manager of Port Jervis Bowl. Bowling Tip By Mike Luongo In order for everyone to enjoy the bowling experience, it's common courtesy to follow a few simple guidelines. Here are some of the unwritten rules of bowling etiquette. 1. Always wear bowling shoes....street shoes will ruin the approaches. 2. Keep nasty language and outbursts in your head. Nobody wants to hear it. 3. Keep any food or drinks away from the lanes. Spilling anything can damage the equipment and is dangerous for others. 4. Be ready to take your turn...don't make everyone wait. 5. Don't step over the foul line...it's against the rules and can result in you tracking oil all over the approach. 6. Don't use someone else's ball unless given permission. 7. Yield to the bowler to your right if you're both up at the same time. 8. Stand off the approach and out of the line of sight of the other bowler until that bowler finishes. 9. Do not intrude on the adjacent lanes in any way.....that includes throwing your ball onto the wrong lane, standing or playing on another lane's approach, or doing anything that infringes on the adjacent bowlers' lane. Mike Luongo is a Certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator, Master Instructor, USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advisor-Special Events Assistant with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. Have a question, email him at mike.luongo@stormbowling.com Ed's Outlook USBC Approves Pre- Pandemic Counts The United States Bowling Congress Board of Directors has approved two resolutions that allow delegate representation for annual association meetings to be based on membership from the 2018-2019 season. Due to the pandemic, significantly varying standards of federal, state and local orders impacted bowling center operations. As a result, USBC membership in the 2019-2020 seasons does not accurately reflect the historical membership for some USBC associations. The 2022 USBC annual meeting will be held at the The Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas April 25-28. Local Scores PORT JERVIS BOWL Monday Mixed J.J. Wilhelm 212, 590, Keith Smith 199, 581, Michelle Macedonio 171, Kyle Matthews 254, 668, Wences Acevedo 259, 661, Steve Fairweather 234, 603, Carena Collura 172, Jaryl Scott 200, Vinnie Collura 258, 641, Serafin Rodriguez Jr. 213, 600, John Jashembowski 211, Jason Jones Jr. 237, 629, Mikey Travis 214, Liz Stubits 160, Shane Cunningham 236, Dewey Cabrera 200, Jason Jones Sr. 217, Paul Minton 257, 614. Tuesday MIxed Mark Steinhaus 198, 582, Bridgette Willis 211, 590, Kyle Felter 246, 680, Thomas Vandunk 215, Anka Scott 232, TC Conklin 221, Brooke Csencsits 193, 502, Fran Luzzi 227, 614, Josephine Zych 186, 531, Madison Vance 224, Richard Gaglione 215, 599, Wayne Sniffen 236, 661, Brett Romer 214, 594. PJ City League Pedro Agapito III a 279, 704, Bill Van Wie 230, 618, Will Townsend 227, Pat Morgan 223, 619, Brian Pastor 210, Brittney Morgan 199, 528, Gregory Conklin 225, 605, Shelly Morgan 238, 688, Derek Delaney 232, 658, Kyle Stevens 237, 647, Victor Claisse Jr. 210, Steve Drapaia 220, Tom Hinkley 211, Gary Kinne 215, Jim Miedema Jr. 215, John Dietz 224, Justin Traynor 231, 631, Derick Brown 239, Shrek B 258, 744, Jeff Brown 243. Thurs. Women's Erin McDonagh 203, 555, Kiara Donley 214, 515, Carol Flynn 178, 510, Sandy Short-Marchese 158, 453, Kristin Banse 168, 447. Barbara Goetzman 173. Fri. Memorial Justin Drew 234, 650, Steve Hess 278, 746, J. R. Drew 216, 619, Jaryl Scott 257, 675, Anka Scott 222, 622, Greg Robinson 227, 637, Bryan Shauger 211, 614, Jason Markle 258, 608, Steve Knapp 220, Kyle Felter 206, 600, Michele Bensley 214, 549, Makayla Csencsits 214, 577, Brooke Csencsits 201, 563, Jason Csencsits 222, 604, Matt Shauger 223, Brett Romer 224, Josephine Zych 233, 560. Sunday Doubles Robert Ulrichs 204, Heidi Willis 185, Peter Waehler 195, Shelly Morgan 197, 526, Jason Csencsits 248, 655, Brooke Csencsits 215, 576, Victor Claisse Jr. 214, Chris Morgan Sr. 236, 642, Bryan Shauger 278, 777, Robert Jahn 248, 636, Bruce Eby 237, 624. FOX BOWLING CENTER Wed. Independent Doc Bolduc 211, 616, Andrew Bullis 245, 641, Bucky Bullis 224, Shane Dirig 248, 688, Brian Drumm 231, 620, Craig Gehrig 247, Bill Gleim 213, 605, Pete Green 248, 688, Dan Keesler 236, 680, Scott Lacy 242, 617, Donnie Marino 233, 622, Mitch Persbacker 255, 631, Roger Widmann 224, 629, Zuke Wormuth 254, 726, Scott Wormuth 224, 617. Thurs Night 3 Dale Conklin 225, 641, Dan Keesler 235, 647, Ed Milk Jr. 235, 608, Dick Price 206, 611, Fred Shakelton 225, 644, Dan Wormuth 257, 663. Friday Couples Andy Bullis 220, 631, Shane Dirig 245, 642, Janel Martin 183, Mindy McElroy 259, 722, Brianna Meres 211, 523, Tim Smith 256, 617, Scott Wahl 234, Dan Wormuth 289, 648. Sat. Fox Youth Lg. Bentley Kille 114, Talan Kille 107, Dylan Johnson 110, Landon Fuller 140, 117, 124, Jason Rake 105, Cooper Wormuth 150, Carter Wormuth 105, 148, 151, Ashbee Gately 124, 115. Sunday Mixed Fun Mike Bowker 237, 634, Landyn Fuller (youth) 142, Justin Lanner (youth) 125, Don Marino 247, 654, Wilbur McAdams 256, 709, Paul Siegler 224.

Saturday, October 30, 2021

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER RailRiders Raise Over $1k for the Women's Resource Center The RailRiders present a check for $1,065.52 to the Women's Resource Center in Scranton for the funds raised from their online memorabilia auction held in July during the team's Domestic Violence Awareness Night. The initiative was done in partnership with the Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation with major support from Topps locally. Pictured: Jordan (Maydole) Steiner - Director of Community Relations SWB RailRiders, Peg Ruddy - Executive Director of the Women's Resource Center, and Amy Everetts - Director of Development for the Women's Resource Center RailRiders University Fall Baseball & Softball Clinics! Register now for our RailRiders U Fall Baseball & Softball Clinics in our indoor training facilities at PNC Field! Receive excellent training from our elite coaching staff! Contact Robby Judge at rjudge@swbrailriders.com or 570-558-4612 to register! DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION BATTING CAGE RENTAL BATTING CAGE RENTAL NOW OPEN FOR NOVEMBER 2021 - FEBRUARY 2022! Contact Robby Judge at rjudge@swbrailriders.com or 570-558-4612 to register to rent out our batting cages at PNC Field! TEAMS: take advantage of our weekly rental option and SAVE! See more details on the form HERE or contact Robby for more info! Ballpark Hackathon at PNC Field The RailRiders are excited to announce our first ever Ballpark Hackathon event at PNC Field in partnership with the NEPA STEM Ecosystem and their Celebration of STEM in Industry week-long event! The event is open to all high school students in the local area and will take place at PNC Field on Saturday, November 6th from 8:30am - 3pm. The event is not open to the public. Teams Register HERE RailRiders CommUNITY Visit the "COMMUNITY" tab on the RailRiders website to find more on: · Community Mascot Appearances (Non-Profit events, birthdays, etc.) · Donation Requests (fundraisers, auctions, tournaments, etc.) And MORE!  If your organization has important information to share with the community via this newsletter, contact our Director of Community Relations here. COMMUNITY PAGE Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders | 235 Montage Mountain Rd, Moosic, PA 18507

Thursday, October 14, 2021

MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AND MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT COLLABORATE TO LAUNCH “MARVEL’S DEFENDERS OF THE DIAMOND” PROGRAM Storytelling giant to develop content for Syracuse Mets Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced a three-year partnership with Marvel Entertainment, one of the world’s most prominent storytelling brands, for an exciting event series that will play out in ballparks across all levels of MiLB starting in 2022. Today’s announcement was made at the “Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes” exhibit at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, which celebrates Marvel history with more than 300 artifacts including original comic book pages, sculptures, costumes and interactive displays. “MiLB’s new partnership with Marvel Entertainment brings together two storied brands who create memories that are passed down from generation to generation,” said Kurt Hunzeker, Major League Baseball’s Vice President of Minor League Business Operations. “The possibilities with this partnership are endless and we look forward to some incredibly creative content, merchandise, and promotions.” The new partnership will feature 96 MiLB teams participating in an event series called “Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond” during the 2022 through 2024 baseball seasons. The deal was facilitated by AthLife, Inc, Marvel’s longtime sports representative. In each of the three years of the partnership, all 96 participating MiLB teams will host at least one Marvel Super Heroä themed game as part of the “Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond” campaign, where teams will wear special edition Marvel Super Hero-branded jerseys on field during the game with other Marvel-themed activities and promotions taking place throughout the game. Fans may visit milb.com/marvel for the latest updates on the “Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond” series. “Over the past few years, we have seen the fans of Minor League Baseball truly embrace Marvel-themed games, so having a nearly league-wide partnership will allow us to take creativity and storytelling to the next level,” said Mike Pasciullo, Marvel Entertainment’s Vice President, Product Development and Marketing – Brand, Franchise & Sports. “And it wouldn't be Marvel if we did not have a few major surprises to unveil along the way!” As part of the wide array of custom content it will create for the new initiative, Marvel will create a “Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond” comic book for MiLB fans that will be distributed in participating MiLB ballparks throughout the partnership. Co-branded merchandise and other surprises will be unveiled in 2022. “The Syracuse Mets are all about affordable, family fun and the opportunity to partner up with Marvel for the next few years is a sure way to bring more fun to our fans at historic NBT Bank Stadium,” said Syracuse Mets General Manager Jason Smorol. Teams participating in the Marvel partnership include: Aberdeen Ironbirds, Albuquerque Isotopes, Amarillo Sod Poodles, Arkansas Travelers, Asheville Tourists, Augusta GreenJackets, Beloit Snappers, Biloxi Shuckers, Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Birmingham Barons, Bowling Green Hot Rods, Buffalo Bisons, Cedar Rapids Kernels, Charleston RiverDogs, Charlotte Knights, Chattanooga Lookouts, Clearwater Threshers, Columbia Fireflies, Columbus Clippers, Corpus Christi Hooks, Dayton Dragons, Daytona Tortugas, Delmarva Shorebirds, Durham Bulls, El Paso Chihuahuas, Erie SeaWolves, Eugene Emeralds, Everett AquaSox, Fayetteville Woodpeckers, Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, Fort Wayne TinCaps, Fresno Grizzlies, Frisco RoughRiders, Great Lakes Loons, Greensboro Grasshoppers, Greenville Drive, Gwinnett Stripers, Harrisburg Senators, Hartford Yard Goats, Hickory Crawdads, Hillsboro Hops, Hudson Valley Renegades, Indianapolis Indians, Inland Empire 66ers, Iowa Cubs, Jersey Shore BlueClaws, Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, Lake County Captains, Lake Elsinore Storm, Lansing Lugnuts, Las Vegas Aviators, Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Louisville Bats, Lynchburg Hillcats, Memphis Redbirds, Midland RockHounds, Modesto Nuts, Montgomery Biscuits, New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Norfolk Tides, Northwest Arkansas Naturals, Oklahoma City Dodgers, Omaha Storm Chasers, Pensacola Blue Wahoos, Portland SeaDogs, Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, Reno Aces, Richmond Flying Squirrels, Rochester Red Wings, Rocket City Trash Pandas, Rome Braves, Round Rock Express, Sacramento RiverCats, Salem Red Sox, Salt Lake Bees, San Antonio Missions, San Jose Giants, Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, Somerset Patriots, South Bend Cubs, Spokane Indians, Springfield Cardinals, St. Lucie Mets, St. Paul Saints, Stockton Ports, Sugar Land Skeeters, Syracuse Mets, Tampa Tarpons, Toledo Mud Hens, Tri-City Dust Devils, Tulsa Drillers, West Michigan Whitecaps, Wichita Wind Surge, Winston-Salem Dash, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, and Worcester Red Sox.

Monday, October 11, 2021

Syracuse Challenger Baseball to receive $1,100 donation as part of MiLB Homers That Help Campaign JJ Potrikus of Blink Fitness and the Syracuse Spartans matching MiLB’s $550 donation for a total of $1,100 SYRACUSE, NY – Syracuse Challenger Baseball is receiving a $1,100 donation thanks to Minor League Baseball’s Homers That Help campaign and JJ Potrikus of Blink Fitness and the Syracuse Spartans. As part of the Homers That Help campaign, each home run hit by the Syracuse Mets during the ten-game Triple-A Final Stretch led to a $50 donation to a local charity selected by each team. The Syracuse Mets selected Syracuse Challenger Baseball as the local Syracuse charity. The Mets hit 11 home runs for a total of $550. JJ Potrikus of Blink Fitness and the Syracuse Spartans matched the $550 donation, so Syracuse Challenger Baseball is receiving $1,100. “Having Major League Baseball take an interest in our community is so refreshing,” said Syracuse Mets General Manager Jason Smorol. “I am so happy that MLB is engaging with all the cities affiliated with them. I am looking forward to more of this over the coming years.” “Syracuse Challenger Baseball is immensely grateful to the Syracuse Mets and Major League Baseball for their selection of our program to be the beneficiary of funds from the “Homers that Help” community initiative,” Syracuse Challenger Baseball Executive Director Dom Cambareri said. “Their generous donation will continue to provide jerseys, equipment, trophies, and other benefits to our special needs children and adult ballplayers at no cost to them and their families.”

Friday, October 8, 2021

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders To: edwardctownsend@yahoo.com Sun, Oct 3 at 4:05 PM THANK YOU, FANS! To Our Valued Fans, After a difficult year and canceled season in 2020, what a great feeling it was to welcome you back to PNC Field this year! We're grateful for your support and we can't wait to spend this off-season in the office planning an even better 2022! Enjoy your off-season as we countdown to April 12th, our 2022 Opening Day at PNC Field! In the meantime, keep up with the latest RailRiders news, events, deals, and community updates via our e-newsletter and on our social media pages! Facebook ‌ Twitter ‌ Instagram ‌ LinkedIn ‌ 570-969-2255 2022 SEASON SCHEDULE SEASON TICKET MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders | 235 Montage Mountain Rd, Moosic, PA 18507

Friday, October 1, 2021

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (72-52) vs. Rochester Red Wings (49-74) LHP JP Sears (6-0, 2.64 ERA) vs. RHP Steven Fuentes (0-4, 17.31 ERA) | Game 125 | Road Game 61 | Frontier Field | Rochester, NY | October 1, 2021 | First Pitch 6:05 p.m. | RECORD BREAKING SEASON: In the most unusual season in modern minor league baseball history, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders have done their part to re-write the franchise record book, breaking seven team single game or season-long records despite the shortened schedule. Here is a list of the known team records broken: Longest 9 inning game 4:09, 5/6 @ Syracuse Most Errors, single game 6, 9/29 at Rochester (tied) Most No-Hitters thrown, single season 2 (7/21 vs Rochester & 8/19 at Worcester) Most Strikeouts, single game (offense) 18, 8/5 vs Worcester (tied) Most Stolen Bases, single game 7, 6/29 at Worcester (tied) Most Stolen Bases, season 145 Most Walks, single game (pitching) 16, 7/28 @ Syracuse (tied) SOUNDS LIKE A BROKEN RECORD: When Greg Allen stole second base in the sixth inning of game one of the doubleheader on September 25 with Syracuse, he recorded the 140th stolen base of the season for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, setting a new franchise record. In only 120 games, the team surpassed the previous record of 139 held by the 2000 SWB Red Barons, who needed 145 games to set the mark. Through 122 games, the RailRiders have stolen 145 bases in 184 attempts in the 2021 season (78.8% success). The pace of thievery has ticked up in September, with SWB currently 38-for-45 in steal attempts in 24 games during the month (1.58 steals/game). Andrew Velazquez leads the team with 29 stolen bases in 77 games, and Greg Allen (25) and Socrates Brito (23) have also recorded 20-or-more steals. With one more steal, Velazquez can become the first SWB player with 30 steals in a season since Brett Gardner stole 37 with the 2008 SWB Yankees. STOP HITTING ME!: A prevailing trend around professional baseball has been an uptick in hit batsmen this year, and the RailRiders hitters have not been immune. SWB batters have been plunked 96 times this season, the most of any Triple-A or Double-A team this year. Greg Allen leads the team with 18 HBP in 256 PA, while Rob Brantly and Derek Dietrich are tied for second with 14 each (in 257 and 160 PA, respectively). Max McDowell has been plunked 11 times in only 152 PA. An individual RailRiders batter has been hit by a pitch twice in a game six times this season, including Allen twice, a feat which ties a franchise record and had not been accomplished since 2016 (Cesar Puello, 4/27 vs Lehigh Valley). OFFENSIVE MARKS: At the end of the 2021 regular season, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders had a combined team on-base percentage of .353, which is the best mark in franchise history. It narrowly beats out the .351 OBP posted by the 2019 RailRiders, despite the team’s batting average being 23-points lower in 2021. This is only the fourth time in the 31-year history of the franchise that SWB has posted a team OBP of greater than .345. HOMERS THAT HELP: As part of The Final StretchTM, Minor League Baseball has announced that it will be donating $50 for each home run hit by each club to a charity within that club’s local community. The RailRiders are hitting home runs to benefit the Wyoming Valley Challenger Baseball. Through five Final StretchTM games, the RailRiders have hit nine home runs for a total donation thus far of $450. The Triple-A team which hits the most home runs during the final stretch will receive a $5,000 bonus for their designated organization. CLOSE CALLS & BLOWOUTS: The RailRiders have played an extraordinary number of close games this season, with 59 of SWB’s 124 games being decided by one or two runs (47.6%). Scranton/Wilkes-Barre has performed approximately average in these close contests, going 15-16 (.484) in one-run games and 16-12 (.571) in two-run games. However, the RailRiders have also participated in their share of extreme blowout games, decided by eight-or-more runs. In 13 such contests, SWB is 11-2 (.846) on the season, and is part of the reason why the team is +139 in run differential this season, the third-best mark in Triple-A East. EYES ON THE FINAL STRETCHTM PRIZE...WHATEVER IT IS: Unlike all other classifications, Triple-A does not have playoffs this year, with instead every team playing 10 extra games in the Triple-A Final Stretch. The Triple-A Final Stretch is a 10-game, 2-week “postseason tournament” which has already seen SWB host Syracuse for five games and concludes with the current series at Rochester. The team with the best overall record over the 10-game period will be dubbed the Final Stretch Champion and receive a prize that MLB has unbelievably still not announced despite the fact that Triple-A’s Final Stretch ends on Sunday. Team and individual statistics achieved during the Triple-A Final Stretch will be counted toward regular season numbers, making The Final Stretch a Schrödinger’s Cat paradox where it is both the postseason and the regular season at the same time.

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Payton and Vientos homer, but Mets drop series opener to Bisons, 7-3, on Wednesday night Mark Payton watches his home run ball fly out of the ballpark on Wednesday night. Payton had two hits, including this two-run homer for Syracuse (Herm Card). Syracuse, NY - The Syracuse Mets lost the series opener to the Buffalo Bisons, 7-3, on Wednesday night at NBT Bank Stadium in a game that featured five home runs. One of those homers came off Syracuse third baseman Mark Vientos’s bat in the first inning, making it three home runs in his first nine Triple-A games. With the loss, the Mets move to 3-3 in the Triple-A Final Stretch while the Bisons improve to 5-1. Buffalo (76-47) put up four runs in the top of the first inning. Otto Lopez hit a one-out single, and then Kevin Smith hit an RBI double to make it a 1-0 Bisons advantage. Gregory Polanco followed with a single, scoring Smith to extend the lead to 2-0. Tyler White then stepped in and hit a two-run homer to put Buffalo ahead 4-0. Syracuse (50-72-1) got on the board in the bottom of the first thanks to a Vientos solo home run. His third Triple-A home run made it 4-1 with Buffalo still in front. The Bisons added a run in the top of the third when Smith hit a leadoff solo home run to give Buffalo a four-run lead again, 5-1. The Mets cut the deficit in half in the bottom of the third. Martin Cervenka worked a leadoff walk. Mark Payton then blasted a two-run homer down the right-field line to bring Syracuse within two, 5-3 Bisons. Buffalo, however, hit yet another home run, this time in the top of the fifth. Lopez hit a one-out double. Kevin Smith then grounded out for the second out of the inning, but Polanco followed with a two-run homer to give Buffalo a 7-3 lead. A bright spot for the Mets was their bullpen, which tallied four scoreless innings. Robert Gsellman in his Major League rehab assignment pitched a scoreless sixth. Yeizo Campos followed with a scoreless seventh, and Akeem Bostick didn’t allow a run in the eighth nor the ninth. Syracuse and Buffalo return to NBT Bank Stadium on Thursday for game two of the five-game series. Mets minor league pitcher of the year, right-hander Adam Oller, will take the mound for Syracuse against Buffalo left-hander Nick Allgeyer. First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m.

Monday, September 27, 2021

Syracuse beats Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 5-1, on Sunday afternoon for series victory Moosic, PA - The Syracuse Mets won their final road game of the 2021 season with a 5-1 victory over the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Sunday afternoon at PNC Field. After starting the season series 1-12 against the RailRiders, the Mets went 10-5 in their last 15 games against the RailRiders in 2021, including winning three of five games in this final series. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (70-52) scored the game's first run in the bottom of the first inning. With one out, Oswaldo Cabrera hit a solo home run over the right-field wall to give the RailRiders a 1-0 lead. The homer was Cabrera’s third long ball in five Triple-A games with the RailRiders. That run was the only one allowed by Syracuse starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff. The 31-year-old pitched five innings, allowed four hits, one run, and struck out six batters. Eickhoff was the winning pitcher and now has a 9-2 record on the mound for Syracuse in 2021. Syracuse (50-71-1) tied the game in the top of the second. Chance Sisco led off with a walk, and Cheslor Cuthbert singled to put runners at first and second base. Drew Jackson then bunted into a fielder’s choice where Sisco advanced to third and Jackson was safe at first, but Cuthbert was out at second base. Mason Williams followed with a groundout to second base, but Sisco scored from third base on the play to knot the game up, 1-1. The Mets took the lead in the third. With one out, Mark Vientos singled. Khalil Lee followed with a double to the wall in right-center field that scored Vientos to give the Mets a 2-1 advantage. Syracuse extended its edge in the fifth. With one out, Travis Blankenhorn singled, and Vientos walked, putting runners at first and second base. Two batters later, with two outs, Brandon Drury launched a three-run home run over the left-field wall to give Syracuse a four-run lead, 5-1. The Mets’ bullpen shut down the RailRiders. Jesús Reyes pitched three scoreless innings, and Yeizo Campos pitched a scoreless ninth as Syracuse beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 5-1, to win the five-game series, three games to two. Syracuse is off on Monday and Tuesday before returning to the field at NBT Bank Stadium on Wednesday evening for the final series of the 2021 season. The Mets begin a five-game series against the Buffalo Bisons with first pitch on Wednesday scheduled for 6:35 p.m. in Syracuse.

Sunday, September 26, 2021

Mets split Saturday doubleheader with RailRiders, Noah Syndergaard delivers another scoreless inning in rehab start Noah Syndergaard struck out two batters and pitched a scoreless inning in a Major League rehab assignment with Syracuse on Saturday (Todd Hiller). Moosic, PA - The Syracuse Mets split a Saturday doubleheader with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at PNC Field, losing the first game, 4-0, before scoring four runs in the sixth inning of game two en route to a 6-3 win. In game one, Noah Syndergaard made his second Major League rehab start for Syracuse. Syndergaard pitched another scoreless frame, allowing one hit with no walks while striking out two batters. The 29-year-old threw 12 pitches with 10 strikes. In Syndergaard’s two rehab starts, he’s delivered two scoreless innings, allowing just one hit with no walks. In game one, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (70-51) put a pair of runs on the board in the bottom of the second. Greg Allen hit a one-out single, and then Armando Alvarez flied out. With Max Burt at the plate, Allen stole second base. Later in his at-bat, Burt hit a two-out single to move Allen to third base. Andrew Velazquez followed with a two-run double to put the RailRiders up, 2-0. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre added a run in the fourth when Oswaldo Cabrera hit a leadoff solo home run to extend the RailRiders lead to 3-0. In the bottom of the sixth, Ryan LaMarre worked a one-out walk. While Cabrera struck out, LaMarre swiped second base. That brought up Greg Allen, who hit an RBI single to make it a 4-0 RailRiders advantage, which was the final score. In game two, the RailRiders struck first again, this time in the third inning where Estevan Florial gave Scranton/Wilkes-Barre a 1-0 lead with a leadoff home run. Syracuse (49- 71-1) scored its first run of the day in the top of the fifth. Travis Blankenhorn hit a leadoff single. After Wilfredo Tovar struck out, Drew Jackson hit a go-ahead, two-run homer to give the Mets a 2-1 lead. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre tied the game up in the bottom of the fifth with Florial’s second home run of the game, a solo shot to make it a 2-2 game. Vance Worley got the start in game two for the Mets and delivered four innings. The right-hander allowed two runs on eight hits while walking one and striking out two. The Mets erupted for four runs in the top of the sixth. Mark Vientos hit a leadoff single, and then Khalil Lee walked. After David Thompson struck out, Travis Blankenhorn hit a one-run single to score Vientos and give Syracuse the lead back, 3-2. Tovar followed with an RBI single of his own to bring home Lee and make it 4-2 Mets. After Drew Jackson grounded out, Mason Williams hit a two-run single to extend the lead to four, 6-2. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre made things interesting, however, in the bottom of the seventh. Florial hit a leadoff single, and then with Cabrera at the plate, Florial stole second base. After Cabrera worked a walk, Chris Gittens popped out. Then Rob Brantly hit a one-out single to load the bases. LaMarre followed with a walk with the bases loaded to bring home Florial and bring the RailRiders within three, 6-3 Mets. Tom Hackimer then came out of the bullpen to replace Stephen Nogosek. Hackimer retired Socrates Brito via a line out and then struck out Trey Amburgey to end the game to secure Syracuse’s 6-3 victory. The Mets and RailRiders return to PNC Field on Sunday for the series finale. First pitch is set for 1:05 p.m. in the fifth game of the Triple-A Final Stretch.

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Mon 9/20/2021 9:08 AM     To: You Thank You Renegades Fans! In a time that had been anything but normal, we were fortunate in May to be able to open the gates at Dutchess Stadium this summer and welcome all of you back after more than 600 days without Renegades baseball. As we conclude the 2021 season, we have a lot to celebrate and be thankful for. We cannot thank all of you enough for being patient with all of the protocols we had to work through to open up the ballpark this season. We eventually were able to set everything back up in a more familiar fashion and it was great to see all of you return to your regular seats, sitting next to and amongst one another. We were able to do more traditional first pitches and on field contests. We were able to bring more fans into the ballpark as the season progressed. We got to see first rate NY Yankees prospects play on our field, many of whom were promoted along the way to AA and AAA. The team had a great season as we won our division by a double-digit margin. We had amazing sponsors and partners in the community support our first season as a NY Yankees affiliate and our first year playing a full season schedule. We are excited for what lies ahead in 2022 and beyond. We know we could not do it without each and every one of you. We appreciate you and we can hardly wait for April 19, 2022 as we embark on another season of Renegades Baseball here in the Hudson Valley. On behalf of our ownership group, front office and game day staff as well as our players, coaches and support staff with the Yankees, we thank you for a great season here at The Dutch. Please stay safe and be well in the coming months! Go Gades!!! Sincerely, The Hudson Valley Renegades Front Office (alphabetical order) Rob Adams Joe Ausanio Zach Betkowski Marcella Costello Dan Fiorito Luis Flores Steve Gliner Tom Hubmaster Tyson Jeffers Zach Neubauer Will Young Rick Zolzer Season Ticket Plans On Sale Now Interested in discounted tickets and amazing benefits? If you said yes, then a Renegades Season Ticket Membership might be the best option for you. 2022 Season Ticket Memberships come in full season, half season and flex plans to meet everyone's baseball needs and to fit any schedule. Click here to see all of the membership options, pricing and benefits! Season Ticket Memberships 2022 Schedule Released It's never too early to start making plans for next season! Check out our 2022 schedule out now on HVRenegades.com and start planning for next summer today! 2022 Schedule Released Visit The Team Store Get Your Authentic Renegades Gear! The season may be over, but you can still get great Renegades gear at the Renegades Online Team Store! Get everything from hats to sweatshirts and deck yourself out for the off-season. Team Store HV Renegades | 1500 Rte 9d, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Syracuse splits Friday night doubleheader with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Inbox Moosic, PA - The Syracuse Mets split a doubleheader with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Friday night at PNC Field with the RailRider’s winning the resumption of Wednesday’s game, 5-3, before the Mets won the second game, 7-3. Khalil Lee and David Thompson both had three RBIs in the second game for the Mets. Game one was the resumption of Wednesday night’s game that was postponed because of an electrical issue that affected part of the lights at the stadium. On Wednesday, Syracuse (48-70-1) struck first with a run in the top of the first inning. After Albert Almora Jr. hit a leadoff single, Mark Vientos and Khalil Lee both flied out. With two outs, Brandon Drury doubled to right-center field to score Almora Jr. and give Syracuse a 1-0 lead. The Mets added to their advantage In the top of the second. Chase Sisco and Wilfredo Tovar led off with singles. Thompson then grounded out, but Sisco and Tovar moved to second and third base on the play. Drew Jackson followed with a groundout to third base, scoring Sisco and giving the Mets a 2-0 edge. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (69-50) got on the board in the bottom of the second. Donny Sands and Oswaldo Cabrera led off with singles. After Ryan LaMarre grounded into a fielder’s choice, Greg Allen provided a one-run single to score Sands and bring Scranton/Wilkes-Barre within one, 2-1 Syracuse. The RailRiders came all the way back in the bottom of the fourth. With two outs, Cabera singled with nobody on base. Then, LaMarre hit a go-ahead, two-run home run to give Scranton/Wilkes-Barre a 3-2 lead. Allen followed with a single, and then with Rob Brantly at the plate, Allen stole second base and then third base. Brantly then hit an RBI double to extend the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre lead to two, 4-2. The lights on the left side of the ballpark went out once at the end of the fourth inning and again with two outs in the top of the fifth. The game was suspended until Friday night. On Friday, the game picked up with Mark Vientos at the plate with two outs in the top of the fifth inning. Vientos homered on the second pitch he saw to cut the deficit to one, 4-3 with the RailRiders still in front. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre regained its two-run edge in the seventh. With two outs, Oswald Peraza hit a solo home run, giving the RailRiders a 5-3 advantage, which was the final score. Game two was scoreless through the first three innings before Syracuse got on the board in the fourth. With two outs, Brandon Drury reached base on a throwing error by Scranton/Wilkes-Barre shortstop Oswald Peraza. Cheslor Cuthbert then worked a walk to put runners on first and second base. Thompson followed with a three-run home run to give the Mets a 3-0 lead. The Mets added another two-out run in the fifth. Martin Cervenka led off with a double and moved to third base on a Wilfredo Tovar groundout. After a strikeout, Vientos walked, putting runners on the corners. Lee then reached on an infield single, scoring Cervenka to make it a 4-0 ballgame. In the top of the sixth, Cuthbert led off with a solo home run, his team-leading 16th homer of the season, as the Mets took a 5-0 lead. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre scored its first runs in the bottom of the sixth. With one out, Estevan Florial was hit by a pitch. After Chris Gittens struck out, Cabrera hit a two-run home run, trimming the Mets lead to three, 5-2. Syracuse responded in the top of the seventh. Mason Williams led off with a walk. Two batters later, Lee crushed a two-run home run over the right-field wall to give the Mets a five-run advantage once again, 7-2. The RailRiders scored a run in the bottom of the seventh on a Miguel Andújar RBI single, but that’s as close as Scranton/Wilkes-Barre got as Syracuse won the second game, 7-3. The Mets and RailRiders play another doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at PNC Field. First pitch of game one is scheduled for 2:05 p.m. The second game will begin approximately 30-40 minutes after the conclusion of the first game.

Friday, September 24, 2021

Syracuse Mets Homestand Highlights: September 29th-Octrober 3rd Join the Mets for Bark in the Park, a Jacob deGrom vs. Pete Alonso bobblehead giveaway battle, two nights of fireworks extravaganzas, and more! SYRACUSE, NY – The Syracuse Mets have five home games left at NBT Bank Stadium for the 2021 season. The final series is part of the Triple-A Final Stretch, beginning Wednesday, September 29th to Sunday, October 3rd when Syracuse hosts the Buffalo Bisons (Triple-A Toronto Blue Jays). This homestand features our second Bark in the Park night, a Jacob deGrom vs. Pete Alonso bobblehead giveaway battle, Frederick J. Karle Fan Appreciation Day, and two nights of fireworks. Wednesday, September 29th (6:35 p.m.) – Bark in the Park, Sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka – Bring your dog to the game on Wednesday, sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Fans can visit with local animal rescue groups on a special section of the concourse Wednesday. All dogs need a ticket to the game. Tickets for Dogs are $5 each, and proceeds will benefit the animal rescue groups in attendance at the game. Please visit syracusemets.com for more information on Bark in the Park. Thursday, September 30th (6:35 p.m.) – $1 Thursday, Jacob deGrom vs. Pete Alonso bobblehead giveaway battle! – The greatest invention in the history of baseball is back again! $1 Thursday, sponsored by 95X, means $1 Hofmann hot dogs, $1 fountain Coca-Cola beverages, $1 item in the souvenir store, and $2 draft Saranac, Labatt, Coors, Budweiser, and 1911 products. Plus, we’re giving away 1,000 Jacob deGrom bobbleheads and 1,000 Pete Alonso bobbleheads. The first bobblehead to run out will be declared the Most Valuable Bobblehead! Be one of the first 2,000 fans in attendance to secure a bobblehead. Choices may vary based on which bobblehead is remaining. Friday, October 1st (6:35 p.m.) – Craft Beer Friday, Heart Health Awareness Night, Ted and Amy bobblehead giveaway, and postgame fireworks – On Friday, we’re celebrating our good friends Ted Long and Amy Robbins from 93Q. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a limited-edition Ted & Amy bobblehead. It is also Heart Health Awareness Night, sponsored by St. Joseph’s Health. Amy Robbins has been a supporter of Go Red for Women for many years, supporting women suffering from cardiovascular disease and raising awareness about this growing problem. It’s also a Craft Beer Friday, presented by The Hops Spot Syracuse, so fans 21 & older can purchase a $25 ticket package that includes (1) 200-level ticket to the game & (2) vouchers that can be redeemed for unique beers in The Hops Spot Craft Corner at NBT Bank Stadium (upgrade to 100-level seat for just $27). Another fantastic fireworks show immediately follows the game, presented by St. Joseph’s Health and 93Q. Saturday, October 2nd (6:35 p.m.) – Stem Night and Postgame Fireworks – The Mets are highlighting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math on Saturday night at NBT Bank Stadium. Come out to the ballpark with the whole family and learn more about STEM Night, presented by Northland Communications. Fans can also support the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology, MOST, during the game Saturday night by bidding on various items in an online auction using the Livesource app. The auction will feature baseball memorabilia, Syracuse Mets experiences, and gift certificates from local business. Plus, fans can enjoy another postgame fireworks extravaganza, presented by Northland Communications. Sunday, September 19th (1:05 p.m.) – Frederick J. Karle Fan Appreciation Day and NBT Bank Kids Eat Free Family Sunday – The final day of the 2021 season is all about the fans as we celebrate the best fans in the world with our Fourth Annual Frederick J. Karle Fan Appreciation Day. During the day, we will introduce a new member to the Fan Wall of Fame. Plus, bring the family out for an afternoon ballgame on NBT Bank Family Sunday where kids eat for free! Kids 12 & under will receive vouchers upon entry for a kids Hofmann Hot Dog, a bag of chips, a 12 oz. Coca-Cola fountain drink, and a kids Perry’s ice cream cup. All kids 12 and under will receive a cinch bag upon entry, courtesy of NYS529 College Savings Program. Gates will open one hour before the game each day. Fans can purchase tickets for the Syracuse Mets online at syracusemets.com anytime, or at the Onondaga Coach Ticket Office at NBT Bank Stadium or over the phone (315-474-7833) during regular office hours (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Noah Syndergaard pitches perfect inning in rehab start, Mets-RailRiders game suspended because of power outage at PNC Field on Wednesday night Noah Syndergaard pitched a perfect inning in a Major League rehab assignment with Syracuse on Wednesday night. Moosic, PA - Wednesday night’s game between the Syracuse Mets and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders has been suspended because of a power outage at PNC Field with two outs in the top of the fifth inning with the RailRiders leading the Mets, 4-2. The lights on the left side of the ballpark went out once at the end of the fourth inning and again with two outs in the top of the fifth. The game is scheduled to resume on Thursday at 5:05 p.m. with all nine innings to be played. Thursday’s scheduled game will be played as a seven-inning game after the conclusion of the first game. Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard pitched a 1-2-3 inning in his one scheduled inning of a Major League rehab assignment. Syracuse (47-69-1) struck first with a run in the top of the first inning. After Albert Almora Jr. hit a leadoff single, Mark Vientos and Khalil Lee both flied out. With two outs, Brandon Drury doubled to right-center field to score Almora Jr. and give Syracuse a 1-0 lead. The Mets added to their advantage In the top of the second. Chase Sisco and Wilfredo Tovar led off with singles. David Thompson then grounded out, but Sisco and Tovar moved to second and third base on the play. Drew Jackson followed with a groundout to third base, scoring Sisco and giving the Mets a 2-0 edge. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (68-49) got on the board in the bottom of the second. Donny Sands and Oswaldo Cabrera led off with singles. After Ryan LaMarre grounded into a fielder’s choice, Greg Allen provided a one-run single to score Sands and bring Scranton/Wilkes-Barre within one, 2-1 Syracuse. The RailRiders came all the way back in the bottom of the fourth. With two outs, Cabera singled with nobody on base. Then, LaMarre hit a go-ahead, two-run home run to give Scranton/Wilkes-Barre a 3-2 lead. Allen followed with a single, and then with Rob Brantly at the plate, Allen stole second base and then third base. Brantly then hit an RBI double to extend the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre lead to two, 4-2.

Saturday, September 18, 2021

BARNES AMONG UNBEATEN BOWLERS AT 2021 USBC SENIOR MASTERS LAS VEGAS - Turning 50 as a top-tier competitive bowler is anything but the first step toward days of leisure and endless relaxation. For Chris Barnes of Denton, Texas, becoming eligible for senior competition has meant balancing his time on the Professional Bowlers Association Tour with five months of events on the PBA50 Tour, along with all of life's off-lane responsibilities. This week, the 19-time PBA Tour champion is at Sam's Town Bowling Center for the final tournament of the PBA50 Tour season and finds himself among the 16 undefeated bowlers after the first day of match play at the United States Bowling Congress Senior Masters. BowlTV.com is providing wire-to-wire coverage of the USBC Senior Masters, including the stepladder finals, scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. Eastern. There also are 16 bowlers remaining in the Elimination Bracket, and all 32 surviving competitors will be back on the lanes at Sam's Town on Saturday at noon Eastern. Match play at the premier event for USBC members 50 and older will continue throughout the day Saturday, and the final five bowlers will advance to Sunday's championship round. The winner will take home a $20,000 top prize. As the season and Senior Masters wind down, Barnes also is in the running for PBA50 Player and Rookie of the Year. Oh, and the USBC Masters is one of the few missing pieces from his hall-of-fame resume, so winning the senior edition in his debut would be extremely special. The 51-year-old right-hander with one PBA50 Tour title this season qualified eighth for this week's 64-player double-elimination match-play bracket and picked up wins against Alvin Lou of El Cajon, California (694-564), and longtime friend John Burkett of Southlake, Texas (705-686). Of the unbeaten players, eight are competing in the Senior Masters for the first time and two - Barnes and top seed Tom Hess of Granger, Iowa - also are battling for the postseason awards. The group includes 2018 Senior Masters champion Chris Warren of Grants Pass, Oregon, 2018 runner-up Norm Duke of Clermont, Florida, and 2017 Super Senior Classic winner Ron Mohr of Las Vegas. Duke, Hess, Warren, Doug Kent of Newark, New York, and Parker Bohn III of Jackson, New Jersey, all have won the Masters, a major on the PBA Tour. Warren is one of three bowlers in history to win both. "In looking at my next match and farther into the bracket, I know it won't get any easier, so I'll need to keep getting sharper and sharper," said Barnes, who will face Dino Castillo of Highland Village, Texas, in the next round. "When you get some opportunities in matches, you need to take advantage, because you probably won't get very many of them. The deeper you go, the opportunities are even fewer." In his match against Burkett, Barnes was down 59 pins after the first game but was able to cut that deficit to eight pins after two games. He got into a position in the final game where hitting the pocket in the 10th frame would've been enough to advance without difficulty, but he left the 3-6-7-10 split on his first offering. "It was on the tighter lane, and I talked myself into a pretty bad shot," said Barnes, who owns three runner-up finishes at the Masters. "I didn't want to throw it hard. I ended up throwing it slow and right, and I got around it. Really, the only way I could go high, but I was fortunate to leave something I thought I could make. I made my customary move in that situation and aced the spare to shut him out." Barnes and Burkett recently practiced together on the lanes at Burkett's house. They bowled on the 2019 Senior Masters pattern and discussed strategy, some of which included how to effectively use urethane. Burkett ended up going that route in their match Friday at Sam's Town, and Barnes' own advice nearly earned him an early trip to the Elimination Bracket. The list of bowlers who did end up in the Elimination Bracket and will be back on the lanes Saturday includes a pair of two-time Senior Masters champions, Pete Weber of St. Ann, Missouri, and Walter Ray Williams Jr. of Oxford, Florida, standout rookie Brad Angelo of Lockport, New York, and defending champion Amleto Monacelli of Venezuela. Monacelli lost his first match to first-time participant Tim Mack of Indianapolis, 700-670, and Mack remained unbeaten with a victory against Michael Haggitt of Springfield, Ohio. Weber and Angelo are the other two players vying for this year's PBA50 Player of the Year award, and Angelo entered the Senior Masters as the front-runner for PBA50 Rookie of the Year. Barnes' practice session with Burkett was a small part of the work he has been putting in as he tries to figure out how to continue to be successful as he gets older. He also spent time on the lanes with Team USA assistant coach Mark Baker and then visited Storm's headquarters in Utah, where the staff helped him with equipment and drillings. "The mindset hasn't changed, just how much your body will allow changes," Barnes said. "I can't grind through as many games as I used to, so it has to be efficient and more focused. I've been out of whack, and that just has to do with getting older. You start cheating it a little bit, and suddenly, you're not throwing it very well. Mark Baker really helped me out, and I learned some things from the Storm team." The extra work is helping the pieces fall into place, or stay there, and Barnes is coming off a runner-up finish to Hess at the 2021 PBA50 Senior U.S. Open. The dedication is keeping him competitive on both tours, but it is moments like he experienced against Burkett keeping him motivated, even when his schedule now includes traveling to support his sons Ryan and Troy, who are at different colleges and involved in a variety of activities. Barnes is married to USBC Hall of Famer Lynda Barnes. "Moments like today are fun and the reason I'm still out here competing and putting in the work between events, even when my body hurts," Barnes said. "This really is the fun part - matches like this with the adrenaline flowing, the crowd cheering and a great energy and buzz in the building. That's what gets me up in the morning and out on the lanes." The 2021 Senior Masters started with 223 competitors vying for one of the 63 open spots in the bracket with Monacelli. The Super Senior Classic, won last weekend by Monacelli, and Senior Masters are taking place at the 56-lane Sam's Town Bowling Center together for the fifth time, a routine that began in 2016. For more information on the Super Senior Classic, visit BOWL.com/SuperSenior. To learn more about the USBC Senior Masters, visit BOWL.com/SeniorMasters. United States Bowling Congress The United States Bowling Congress serves as the national governing body of bowling as recognized by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). USBC conducts championship events nationwide including the largest participation sporting events in the world - the USBC Open and Women's Championships - and professional events such as the USBC Masters and USBC Queens. Founded in 1895, today USBC and its 1,524 state and local associations proudly serve more than a million members. USBC is headquartered in Arlington, Texas, working toward a future for the sport. The online home for USBC is BOWL.com. 2021 USBC SENIOR MASTERS At Sam's Town Bowling Center Las Vegas Friday's Results MATCH PLAY Double elimination, three-game matches decided by total pinfall ROUND 1 (Winners remain in Winners Bracket. Losers move to Elimination Bracket). (1) Tom Hess, Granger, Iowa, def. (64) Jay Hess, Gotha, Fla., 681-544. (32) David Rosenburg, Rolla, Mo., def. (33) Michael Tountas, Tucson, Ariz., 640-497. (17) Dan Knowlton, Dade City, Fla., def. (48) Steve Kloempken, Pleasant View, Utah, 726-641. (16) Ron Mohr, Las Vegas, def. (49) Jim Montgomery, Surprise, Ariz., 598-551. (9) Dino Castillo, Highland Village, Texas, def. (56) John DeBenedetta, Las Vegas, 569-526. (24) Michael Karch, Edgewood, Wash., (41) Michael Lucente, Warren, Mich., 635-576. (40) John Burkett, Southlake, Texas, def. (25) Eric Forkel, Henderson, Nev., 679-591. (8) Chris Barnes, Denton, Texas, def. (57) Alvin Lou, El Cajon, Calif., 694-564. (5) Jason Couch, Clermont, Fla., def. (60) Jeff Johnson, Freeport, Ill., 626-611. (28) Daniel Miyamoto, Pearl City, Hawaii, def. (37) Mike Hanson, Spokane, Wash., 698-610. (44) Robert Brown, Cody, Wyo., def. (21) Paul Fleming, Fort Worth, Texas, 592-547. (53) Rick Meneley, Santa Maria, Calif., def. (12) Robert Reed, Weed, Calif., 652-629. (52) Donnie Hogue, Akron, Ohio, def. (13) Lennie Boresch Jr., Kenosha, Wis., 635-605. (20) John Gould, Yuba City, Calif., def. (45) Tony Johnson, Canton, Ohio, 696-634. (29) John Marsala, St. Louis, def. (36) Mark Sullivan, Indianapolis, 671-598. (4) Parker Bohn III, Jackson, N.J., def. (61) Eric Adolphson, Concord, Calif., 746-623. (3) Chris Warren, Grants Pass, Ore., def. (62) William Graham, Surprise, Ariz., 640-589. (30) John Congro, Las Vegas, def. (35) Darryl Bower, Middletown, Pa., 622-579. (46) Tim Mack, Indianapolis, def. (19) Amleto Monacelli, Venezuela, 700-670. (14) Michael Haggitt, Springfield, Ohio, def. (51) Timothy Myers, Milwaukie, Ore., 617-613. (54) David Cirigliano, Phoenix, def. (11) Brad Angelo, Lockport, N.Y., 645-639. (22) Tony Manna, Papillion, Neb., def. (43) Bob Rosenau, Redding, Calif., 697-671. (27) Doug Kent, Newark, N.Y., def. (38) Walter Ray Williams Jr., Oxford, Fla., 749-626. (6) Charles Richey Jr., Concord, N.C., def. (59) Steve Smith, San Diego, 606-575. (7) Pete Weber, St. Ann, Mo., def. (58) Doug Kempt, Arcadia, Calif., 627-578. (39) Mitch Beasley, Clarksville, Tenn., def. (26) Steven Badovinac, Parker, Colo., 642-572. (42) Herman Ferguson, Los Angeles, def. (23) Bill Vannoy, Jacksonville, N.C., 700-605. (10) Norm Duke, Clermont, Fla., def. (55) Daniel Inocencio, College Station, Texas, 747-546. (15) Tom Adcock, Decatur, Ill., def. (50) Widmar Vargas, Sun City Center, Fla., 644-571. (18) David Leverage, Peoria, Ariz., def. (47) Steve Gagnon, Canada, 668-569. (31) Michael Haugen Jr., Phoenix, def. (34) Jimmie Dillingham, Tacoma, Wash., 706-557. (2) Walt Blackston, Hawthorne, Calif., def. (63) Kevin Anderson, Mount Juliet, Tenn., 604-475. ROUND 2 - WINNERS BRACKET T. Hess def. Rosenburg, 648-605. Mohr def. Knowlton, 694-646. Castillo def. Karch, 671-668. Barnes def. Burkett, 705-686. Miyamoto def. Couch, 682-671. Meneley def. Brown, 698-674. Hogue def. Gould, 687-607. Bohn def. Marsala, 649-598. Warren def. Congro, 704-669. Mack def. Haggitt, 645-629. Cirigliano def. Manna, 611-607. Kent def. Richey, 637-555. Beasley def. Weber, 701-644. Duke def. Ferguson, 668-581. Leverage def. Adcock, 737-706. Blackston def. Haugen, 652-590. ROUND 1 - ELIMINATION BRACKET (Losers eliminated, finish tied for 49th, earn $1,000) J. Hess def Tountas, 569-507. Forkel def. Lou, 662-636. Kloempken def. Montgomery, 709-645. Lucente def. DeBenedetta, 551-522. J. Johnson def. Hanson, 659-623. Adolphson def. Sullivan, 657-638. Fleming def. Reed, 661-506. Boresch def. T. Johnson, 621-542. Graham def. Bower, 615-502. Williams def. Smith, 641-583. Monacelli def. Myers, 763-546. Angelo def. Rosenau, 709-685. Badovinac def. Kempt, 594-570. Dillingham def. Anderson, 637-524. Inocencio def. Vannoy, 675-577. Gagnon def. Vargas, 592-506. ROUND 2 - ELIMINATION BRACKET (Losers eliminated, finish tied for 33rd, earn $1,100) Haggitt def. J. Hess, 624-545. Manna def. Forkel, 676-647. Kloempken def. Congro, 647-627. Richey def. Lucente, 657-595. Ferguson def. J. Johnson, 633-611. Adolphson def. Adcock, 625-609. Weber def. Fleming, 759-618. Boresch def. Haugen, 637-556. Knowlton def. Graham, 705-610. Williams def. Karch, 646-578. Monacelli def. Rosenburg, 666-589. Angelo def. Burkett, 796-711. Badovinac def. Brown, 672-608. Dillingham def. Gould, 575-554. Couch def. Inocencio, 628-533. Marsala def. Gagnon, 652-584.

Friday, September 17, 2021

BOHN III WINS BACK-TO-BACK PBA50 TITLES AUGUST 10, 2021 JILL WINTERS Anderson, Indiana – To say that Parker Bohn III is on a hot streak would be an understatement. He has won two PBA Regional titles and back-to-back PBA50 Tour titles in just 10-days. His latest win came Tuesday at the PBA50 Dave Small’s Championship Lanes Open. The legendary lefty defeated Tom Hess, Norm Duke and Tom Adcock to earn his sixth career PBA50 title, but it was no easy task. He struck four times in his match against Hess and five times against Duke, but more importantly, remained clean in those matches. In each game, he only had one strike on the left lane. But when it came time to the championship match, Bohn delivered yet again. He started with the front five and cruised to a 233-157 victory over Adcock. “I have won 10 matches in a row in a stepladder format,” he said about his winning streak. “I’ve surpassed cloud nine. It’s just unbelievable.” He has won back-to-back titles and made three TV shows in a row before on the PBA Tour, but this has been unprecedented. Bohn and his family believe he is getting some extra help from above. They lost both his mother and his wife’s brother this year. “I think they are pulling all of the cards out of the deck that are bad ones for me and they are letting the good ones shine,” he said. He was confident that rolling 200 games against Hess and Duke would never get the job done. But a 204 and a 205 were enough because his opponents struggled with the demanding lane conditions. Bohn was shocked when Duke opened in back-to-back frames in the 6th and 7th frames, sticking while shooting at a 10-pin and chopping the 6-10. “I’m sitting on the bench thinking what is going on around here right now,” Bohn said about Duke’s open frames. “It was survival of the fittest. I was able to overcome because I filled frames.” “Every one of my PBA titles has been with a Brunswick ball,” Bohn said. “I can’t thank them enough for the player that I have become.” In the first match, No. 4 seed Hess had a better handle on the lanes than Lennie Boresch Jr. to pick up the 226-181 win. Hess advanced to face Bohn in the second match where both players held slight leads. Bohn’s double in the 8th and 9th frames resulted in a first pump. He got the 204-202 win. 2021 PBA50 DAVE SMALL’S CHAMPIONSHIP LANES OPEN FINAL STANDINGS: Parker Bohn III $7,500 Tom Adcock $4,000 Norm Duke $3,200 Tom Hess $2,500 Lennie Boresch Jr. $2,100 View the full standings at PBA50 Dave Small's Championship Lanes Open | PBA MATCH SCORES Match 1 – Hess def. Boresch Jr. 226-181 Match 2 – Bohn III def. Hess 204-202 Match 3 – Bohn III def. Duke 205-169 Championship match – Bohn III def. Adcock 233-157 FOR PRESS INQUIRES Jill Laufer PBA Public Relations jlaufer@pba.com

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Ponies Halt Skid With Win Over Fightins BINGHAMTON, NY – The Rumble Ponies snapped a four-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over the Reading Fightin Phils on Thursday night at Mirabito Stadium. Wagner Lagrange and Carlos Rincon each had three hits, Jake Mangum drove in two runs, and Manny Rodriguez was 2-3 with a run scored and an RBI. The Ponies got on the board in the bottom of the first as Rincon drove in Antoine Duplantis with an RBI double to give Binghamton a 1-0 lead. Reading scored runs in the second and third to take a 2-1 lead. In the fourth, the Ponies retook the lead for good as Rodriguez hit an RBI double that drove home Matt Winaker and tied the game at two. Later in the frame with second and third and two out Mangum lined a go-ahead two-run single to left that scored Luis Carpio and Rodriguez and put the Ponies up 4-2 capping off a three-run inning. In the eighth, the Ponies got some insurance as Wagner Lagrange hit a two-run single to score Ronny Mauricio and Rincon. Alex Sanabia (1-1) gets the win as he allowed two runs on five hits over five innings. Akeem Bostick was superb in relief allowing just two hits over four scoreless frames with no walks and four strikeouts to earn the save. Bostick at one point retired eight Reading hitters in a row. Fightins starter James McArthur (2-6) took the loss allowing three earned runs over five. The Ponies have split the first two games of the series and continue their homestand on Friday night. First pitch is at 7:05 PM with fireworks presented by Miller Auto Team immediately follow the game. POSTGAME NOTES: Lagrange finished 3-4 with 2 RBI…Rincon finished 3-4 with a run scored and an RBI…Reading LF Josh Stephen hit a solo shot in the second for his eighth home run of the year.
SCRANTON/WILKES-BARRE RAILRIDERS GAME REPORT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lehigh Valley 9 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 5 ALLENTOWN, Pa. (September 16, 2021) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders rallied to tie the game three times on Thursday night at Coca-Cola Park, but fell to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, 9-5. Lehigh Valley jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning when a sacrifice fly from MLB rehabber Luke Williams scored Charlie Tilson. The IronPigs tacked on two more in the second on a Darick Hall home run and an Arquimedes Gamboa RBI single. The RailRiders struck back in the top of the third when Chris Gittens launched a three-run homer to right off Cristopher Sanchez to tie the game at 3-3. The blast was Gittens’ team-leading 13th home run of the season. In the bottom of the third, the IronPigs regained the lead when Rafael Marchan grounded an RBI double down the left field line to score Williams. That was the final run allowed by Deivi Garcia in his 4.2 innings of work, though he worked around 10 hits and three walks while striking out one. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre tied the game at 4-4 in the top of the fifth without a hit when three straight walks loaded the bases and Gittens brought a run home with a sacrifice fly. Gittens finished the game 1-for-3 with 4 RBIs and a home run. The IronPigs went back on top bottom of the sixth against Nick Green on another Williams sacrifice fly. However, the RailRiders tied the game at 5-5 in the eighth when Andrew Velazquez doubled and scored on a Donny Sands RBI single. Lehigh Valley pulled away in the bottom of the ninth by plating four runs before an out was recorded by Nick Nelson (3-4) to take a 9-5 lead. Jeff Singer (3-1) set the RailRiders down in the ninth to close out the win. The RailRiders continue their series with the IronPigs on Friday night at Coca-Cola Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m., with coverage on the RailRiders Baseball Network beginning at 6:45. RHP Clarke Schmidt (0-0, 3.00) climbs the hill for SWB, while Lehigh Valley counters with RHP Jack Perkins (0-2, 4.38). The RailRiders return home for their final homestand of the season on September 22 to begin the “Final Stretch” with a five-game series against Syracuse. For tickets and more information, call (570) 969-BALL or slide to www.swbrailriders.com/tickets. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Record: 65-48
Mark Payton hits walk-off winner for Syracuse in 4-3 victory over Worcester on Thursday night Inbox Mark Payton hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Syracuse a 4-3 win over Worcester on Thursday night (Herm Card). Syracuse, NY - In front of 7,169 fans at NBT Bank Stadium, Mark Payton delivered a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Syracuse Mets a 4-3 win against the Worcester Red Sox on Thursday night at NBT Bank Stadium. Jordan Yamamoto made his second Major League rehab start for Syracuse and delivered four innings, giving up just one run on three hits while walking one batter and striking out two. Worcester (65-50) trailed, 3-1, heading to the top of the ninth inning. Syracuse reliever Zack Godley was on the mound in his fifth inning of relief work, following Yamamoto’s four innings. Godley hit Franchy Cordero to begin the frame, and then Motter hit a bloop single to left field to advance Cordero to third base. After Connor Wong popped out, Godley threw a wild pitch with Josh Ockimey at the plate, and Motter moved to second base. Ockimey then hit a sacrifice fly to center field to bring home Cordero and make it a one-run game, 3-2 Mets. Motter advanced to third base on the play. Down to their final out, Jeter Downs came to the plate for the Woo Sox, and on a 1-2 count, Godley threw a wild pitch, allowing Motter to come home from third base for the game-tying run as Worcester knotted the game, 3-3. On the next pitch, Godley struck out Downs for the third out. Syracuse (45-68-1) won the game in the bottom of the ninth. With one out, Drew Jackson singled to center field. With Payton at the plate, Jackson stole second. Payton then delivered a walk-off single to center field to bring home Jackson, giving Syracuse the 4-3 walk-off win. The Mets put up two runs in the bottom of the first inning. Payton hit a leadoff double. Then, in his first Triple-A at-bat, Mark Vientos hit a single to advance Payton to third. Next, Khalil Lee delivered with a one-run single to put the Mets ahead, 1-0. After Brandon Drury struck out, Travis Blankenhorn hit a single to score Vientos and make it 2-0 Syracuse. The Red Sox got on the board in the top of the third. Chad De La Guerra worked a one-out walk. Christian Arroyo then popped out for the second out. Cordero followed with a single to move De La Guerra to third base. With Taylor Motter at the plate, the Woo Sox executed a double steal as Cordero stole second base and De La Guerra stole home on the throw to second to cut the deficit to one, 2-1 Mets. Syracuse got on the board again in the bottom of the seventh. Jackson worked a leadoff walk before Payton flied out. With Vientos at the plate, Jackson stole second base. Vientos then connected with a ball for an RBI single to score Jackson and increase the Mets lead to 3-1. Vientos finished the game 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in his Triple-A debut. The Mets had stellar pitching throughout the night. After Yamamoto’s four innings on the mound, Godley pitched the remainder of the game for Syracuse. The right-hander delivered five innings, allowing two runs on two hits while walking one and striking out four. Syracuse and Worcester return to NBT Bank Stadium on Friday night for the third game of their five-game series. First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m.
Vejigantes to return in 2022 Copa de la Diversión RailRiders to don Copa de la Diversión identity for select games in fifth season of MiLB initiative MOOSIC, PA (September 16, 2021) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are pleased to announce that they will continue to participate in Minor League Baseball’s Copa de la Diversión during the 2022 season. The RailRiders will play on select dates as the “Vejigantes” next season to honor and recognize the growing Latino population in Northeastern Pennsylvania. 76 clubs across Minor League Baseball participated in Copa de la Diversión this season. Seven new teams will join in 2022 and two additional teams that didn’t participate this season will return next summer. Each of the 85 participating MiLB teams, covering 33 U.S. states, will transform its on-field brand to a culturally relevant Latino persona, representing an extension of the team’s and community’s identity. The Vejigante is a brightly-colored, folkloric masked character that is a blend of African, Spanish and Caribbean influences and a key figure in several annual celebrations. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre first adopted this identity in 2019 for Copa de la Diversión. 2022 Copa de la Diversión dates will be announced at a later time. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre continues a six-game series at Lehigh Valley this evening. The RailRiders have five games at PNC Field remaining this year, returning home from September 22-26 to host the Syracuse Mets in Triple-A Baseball’s Final Stretch. Tickets are available at swbrailriders.com.
RAILRIDERS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Facebook ‌ Twitter ‌ Instagram ‌ LinkedIn ‌ The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are on the road at Lehigh Valley this week to close the regular season... but that doesn't mean its over. The RailRiders have five more games at PNC Field next week against the Syracuse Mets as part of MiLB's Triple-A Final Stretch! Triple-A clubs across the country are playing 10 additional games to stay ready for big league call-ups and to see who the best-of-the-best is in a 10-game showdown. SWB hosts Syracuse before heading to Rochester from September 29-October 3. Ticket options next week include: Infield Box Field Reserve Seating Lawn Seating Bleacher Seating VIEW TICKETS HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS Check out the best moments from the last week of baseball at PNC Field presented by the PA Lottery! WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS! 2021 HOMETOWN HEROES The Hometown Heroes Program was implemented during the 2013 season to show support of our local heroes. The RailRiders will honor one local hero and their family at every home game during the 2021 season. All former and active military, and first responders are encouraged to participate. The honoree is provided with complimentary game tickets, in-game recognition and the opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first pitch! The RailRiders look forward to continuing this program in 2021 thanks to our partners at T-Mobile. NOMINATION FORM Sheetz is proud to be sponsoring the Sheetz Seatz at PNC Field during the 2021 Season! The RailRiders, in partnership with Sheetz, will provide up to twelve FREE tickets per game to local non-profit agencies and charitable organizations in our Sheetz Seatz section! Each Sheetz Seatz organization will also be highlighted during the game over the PA and on our video board! To submit your non-profit organization for the Sheetz Seatz program, please email Jordan Maydole, the RailRiders Director of Community Relations, at jmaydole@swbrailriders.com or call 570-558-4616 with your organization's name and your preferred date(s) of attendance. LEARN MORE! Dunkin's Cup of Coffee with Clarke Schmidt Watch the latest episode of Dunkin's Cup of Coffee with pitcher Clarke Schmidt and RailRiders' broadcaster Adam Marco. Clarke talks about his Major League debut, what teammates are most like characters from The Office and more! WATCH THE LATEST EPISODE! The Relay for Life is this Saturday at PNC Field and there is still time to participate! Click the link below for more information. Schedule for Saturday, September 18, 2021: 5:00 P.M. – Opening Ceremonies 6:00 P.M. – Survivor and Caregiver Ceremony 7:15 P.M. – Luminaria ceremony (at sunset) 8:30 P.M. – Fight Back Ceremony LEARN MORE! Hear reports from across each level of the New York Yankees Minor League system. Joe Vasile tell you the latest from Tampa, Rob Adams has the news from Hudson Valley, Marc Schwartz covers Somerset this week and Adam Marco has insight from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. LISTEN NOW! Helpful Home Runs: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield partnering with RailRiders to benefit food bank The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are proud to partner with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield to raise money for National Hunger Awareness Month. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield will donate $10 for every home run that the RailRiders hit during the 2021 season to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank in Pittston. READ ALL ABOUT IT! Salute To Service Military Discount Our Salute To Service Military Ticket Discount for the 2021 season is proudly presented by T-Mobile! Redeemable at the PNC Field Box Office via walk-up only. Active or Retired Military can receive one (1) free ticket with a valid Military ID. One (1) lucky military family will be selected per Home game and honored as the Salute to Service Honoree of the game. RailRiders CommUNITY Visit the "COMMUNITY" tab on the RailRiders website to find more on: · Community Mascot Appearances (Non-Profit events, birthdays, etc.) · Donation Requests (fundraisers, auctions, tournaments, etc.) And MORE!  If your organization has important information to share with the community via this newsletter, contact our Director of Community Relations here. COMMUNITY PAGE #DontMissIt GENERAL FAQ's SEASON TICKET MEMBER FAQ's Your Questions, Answered! Know before you go! Your most frequently asked questions regarding our upcoming 2021 season at PNC Field are answered on our updated FAQ Page found on our website. New for Season Ticket Members: check out our SEASON TICKET MEMBER FAQ to help answer any questions you have regarding your account! Click the links to view the page, or visit www.swbrailriders.com. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders | 235 Montage Mountain Rd, Moosic, PA 18507