When I left you last the boys had just beaten Vassar twice on Saturday. On Sunday, in the first game they beat them again 9-7. Jay Jay had another great game at the plate going 4 for 4 with 3 RBI's and 2 runs scored to pace the Rochester offense. Matt Francis and Nate Stein had 3 hits and Nick Cacciola added 2 more. The defense did not play as well as they should have, committing 5 errors to assist Vassar and keep them in the game. Steve Guski pitched well going 5 innings for the win. Paul Toland pitched a good 6th inning, got into some trouble in the bottom of the 7th and was replaced by Nick Cacciola who got us out with the win, but not without some fluttering hearts from the UR fans as Vassar left the bases loaded in the bottom of the 7th!
I guess this was a foreshadowing of what was to come...
In the 2nd game on Sunday, Vassar won 7-6. Steve Just had 2 hits, no one else had more than 1. We did not take enough advantage of 5 Vassar errors, and we flew out 11 times and left the bases loaded in both the 1st and 2nd innings. We needed to score more in those innings and keep the ball on the ground and let them boot it around. In the 9th, with Jim Bard on 2nd base and 2 outs, Andy cannon hit a line drive that should have tied the game. Their shortstop jumped and snared the line drive ending the game. They say that baseball is a game of inches, this proved that saying! This was a tough loss and we felt like we did after the Case game, kind of shocked and in disbelief.
On Wednesday, the team took on Medaille from the Buffalo area. We only managed 4 hits as Medaille went on to defeat UR by a score of 6-3 in the 1st of 2, 7 inning games.
So that made 2 tough losses in a row to teams, that on paper, we should have beaten. The next game restored the faith of the UR fans as the team exploded for 20 runs on 17 hits!! Kahovec led the way with 4 hits, Reid and Fuke had 3 each, Vanderstyne, Sullivan, and Francis chipped in with 2 hits each. Sullivan had a homer in the 4th inning.
Blair Veenema got the win in relief.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
New Ranking
Well, our boys did it. They made it into the Top 25 of the D3baseball.com Poll today by being ranked 24th nationally!
And, as an added plus, when you open the D3baseball.com site, if you go to the top righthand side under "Notables" click-on the link, and you will see a nice picture of Jay Jay Vanderstyne.
Boys, keep working hard and supporting one another! Stay focused, and bigger things can come for you all. Continued success!!
GO YELLOWJACKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich
And, as an added plus, when you open the D3baseball.com site, if you go to the top righthand side under "Notables" click-on the link, and you will see a nice picture of Jay Jay Vanderstyne.
Boys, keep working hard and supporting one another! Stay focused, and bigger things can come for you all. Continued success!!
GO YELLOWJACKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich
Sunday, April 13, 2008
UR takes 2 from Vassar
The boys continued their winning ways yesterday - sweeping Vassar and are now at 20-3, having won 13 in a row. Speaking of 13, Jay Jay Vanderstyne was a wrecking crew yesterday with a 3 for 4 and 3 RBI's in game # 1, and 3 for 5 with 6 RBI's in game # 2, including a GRAND SLAM in the 4th inning to get UR started with a 4-0 lead.
Blair Veenema had another strong outing pitching a complete game on his way to a 5-0 record.
Nate Stein also had 3 hits and Blayne Fuke chipped in 2 hits in a 9-1 victory!
In game # 2, Pete McEneaney had a no hitter through 6 2/3 innings and "Baby" Ned Chanatry finished it up with 2 innings in relief in a 22-1 victory.
The offense had 20 hits, Kloc, Stein, and Francis, joined Vanderstyne with 3 hits, Brien, Fuke, and Cannon added 2 hits a piece. The hits included doubles by Vanderstyne (2), Cannon, Kloc, Fuke, and Francis, triples for Nate Stein who had 2 and Dave Kloc, and Dan Brien added a 2 run homer, to join Jay Jay in the long ball category.
The games today are @ UR starting @ 1:00 PM, giving a little extra time for field prep as it rained last night and early this AM. There were also snow flakes swirling around this morning!
The games were moved to RIT due to a track meet, and then moved back to UR, when the track meet was cancelled!
Thanks to the Sullivans for the sandwiches and the Cacciolas for the gatorade, and as always Gretchen Brocks for the delicious cookies.
See you at the ballpark!
Ed
Blair Veenema had another strong outing pitching a complete game on his way to a 5-0 record.
Nate Stein also had 3 hits and Blayne Fuke chipped in 2 hits in a 9-1 victory!
In game # 2, Pete McEneaney had a no hitter through 6 2/3 innings and "Baby" Ned Chanatry finished it up with 2 innings in relief in a 22-1 victory.
The offense had 20 hits, Kloc, Stein, and Francis, joined Vanderstyne with 3 hits, Brien, Fuke, and Cannon added 2 hits a piece. The hits included doubles by Vanderstyne (2), Cannon, Kloc, Fuke, and Francis, triples for Nate Stein who had 2 and Dave Kloc, and Dan Brien added a 2 run homer, to join Jay Jay in the long ball category.
The games today are @ UR starting @ 1:00 PM, giving a little extra time for field prep as it rained last night and early this AM. There were also snow flakes swirling around this morning!
The games were moved to RIT due to a track meet, and then moved back to UR, when the track meet was cancelled!
Thanks to the Sullivans for the sandwiches and the Cacciolas for the gatorade, and as always Gretchen Brocks for the delicious cookies.
See you at the ballpark!
Ed
Saturday, April 12, 2008
UR takes 2 from RIT
This week - the Jackets showed their depth in the RIT games. In the first game, Luke Brocks pitched very well on his way to a 3-0 record and Michael Park finished it up. Ryan Sullivan started at catcher and was hit by a pitch in the 1st inning and was removed from the game. He was replaced by Steve Just who went on to have a great game, going 3 for 3 with 3 runs scored and 5 RBI's. He had a single, double, and he also homered!! This team has shown great resiliency and depth throughout the lineup and on the field.
The pitching staff continues to get the job done, and the offense has been great 1-9 in the lineup! Defense has shown itself to be consistent and improving.
In the second game, all of this was needed!
RIT got off to a fast start, scoring 3 runs in the bottom of the first inning off of Paul Toland. Steve Guzski was put in to pitch in the 2nd inning, and RIT added 1 run in the bottom of the 3rd, to lead 4-0 thru 3 innings.
In the top of the 4th, Dave Kloc tripled to drive in 2 and cut the lead in half.
In the top of the 5th, UR played small ball to produce 2 runs and tie the game. A couple of singles, a sac bunt by Greg Larioni, a wild pitch and a passed ball, and we had a 4-4 tie.
In the top of the seventh, Steve Just came through again with an RBI single to put UR ahead by 1!
Blair Veenema, in a rare relief appearance, had come in to pitch for Guzski in the 6th, faced 1 batter, and left 2 RIT runners stranded. In the bottom of the 7th, he struck out the first 2 batters, let up a single, and got the last out on a fly ball to left!
This weekend, Vassar comes to town with 2 games at UR on Saturday, and 2 games @ RIT on Sunday!
Thanks to the Cannon Family for providing for the food between games at RIT!
The pitching staff continues to get the job done, and the offense has been great 1-9 in the lineup! Defense has shown itself to be consistent and improving.
In the second game, all of this was needed!
RIT got off to a fast start, scoring 3 runs in the bottom of the first inning off of Paul Toland. Steve Guzski was put in to pitch in the 2nd inning, and RIT added 1 run in the bottom of the 3rd, to lead 4-0 thru 3 innings.
In the top of the 4th, Dave Kloc tripled to drive in 2 and cut the lead in half.
In the top of the 5th, UR played small ball to produce 2 runs and tie the game. A couple of singles, a sac bunt by Greg Larioni, a wild pitch and a passed ball, and we had a 4-4 tie.
In the top of the seventh, Steve Just came through again with an RBI single to put UR ahead by 1!
Blair Veenema, in a rare relief appearance, had come in to pitch for Guzski in the 6th, faced 1 batter, and left 2 RIT runners stranded. In the bottom of the 7th, he struck out the first 2 batters, let up a single, and got the last out on a fly ball to left!
This weekend, Vassar comes to town with 2 games at UR on Saturday, and 2 games @ RIT on Sunday!
Thanks to the Cannon Family for providing for the food between games at RIT!
Friday, April 11, 2008
UR sweeps Union
Last weekend the Yellowjackets swept Union in a Home Saturday/Away @ Union on Sunday format.
In the first game on Saturday, Steve Guzski pitched a strong outing, going all 7 innings for a complete game win.
Ryan Sullivan and Nate Stein had 3 hits a piece, and Dan Brien, Jay Jay Vanderstyne, and Blayne Fuke added 2 each! Nate Stein and Ed Kahovec both homered in the 4th inning breaking the game open on the way to a 15 - 2 victory!! There was a large contingent of fans on the hill beyond the left field scoreboard causing havoc for Union's fielders in the vicinity. There was also a large crowd on hand along the walkway.
Game # 2 also featured a strong outing by Michael Park, with relief work by Paul Toland and John Fishback.
Dave Kloc had 3 hits, and Andy Cannon, Blayne Fuke, and Jim Bard added 2 hits a piece.
The final score of 8-1, following the 15-2 win earlier, had many in the crowd discussing a sweep with 2 victories the following day @ Union in a park in Schenectady.
We had to travel to Schnectady on Sunday morning, due to a track meet @ U of R.
In game # 1, @ Union, Blair Veenema struggled a little bit in the early going, as Union scored 1 run in each of the 1st 2 innings. The offense posted 3 runs in the 3rd inning and 1 in the 5th, to take a 4 - 2 lead after 5 innings of play. Then they added 3 more runs in the top of the 7th inning, but Union came back with 3 runs of their own in the bottom of 7th, before John Fishback closed the door. An UGLY win, but a win just the same! Dan Brien, Ed Kahovec, and Ryan Sullivan each had 2 hits a piece to spark the ballclub.
Game # 2 in Schnectady was never in doubt, with Pete McEneaney pitching 6 strong innings, Baby Ned Chanatry finishing it up in the 7th, due to the mercy rule, on the way to a 13 - 0 victory.
Jay Jay Vanderstyne led the way with 4 hits, Andy Cannon chipped in with 3 hits and Dan Brien homered in the 1st inning.
A great weekend overall!
Thanks to the Long Family for the food on Saturday and to the Olsen Family for the food on Sunday!
In the first game on Saturday, Steve Guzski pitched a strong outing, going all 7 innings for a complete game win.
Ryan Sullivan and Nate Stein had 3 hits a piece, and Dan Brien, Jay Jay Vanderstyne, and Blayne Fuke added 2 each! Nate Stein and Ed Kahovec both homered in the 4th inning breaking the game open on the way to a 15 - 2 victory!! There was a large contingent of fans on the hill beyond the left field scoreboard causing havoc for Union's fielders in the vicinity. There was also a large crowd on hand along the walkway.
Game # 2 also featured a strong outing by Michael Park, with relief work by Paul Toland and John Fishback.
Dave Kloc had 3 hits, and Andy Cannon, Blayne Fuke, and Jim Bard added 2 hits a piece.
The final score of 8-1, following the 15-2 win earlier, had many in the crowd discussing a sweep with 2 victories the following day @ Union in a park in Schenectady.
We had to travel to Schnectady on Sunday morning, due to a track meet @ U of R.
In game # 1, @ Union, Blair Veenema struggled a little bit in the early going, as Union scored 1 run in each of the 1st 2 innings. The offense posted 3 runs in the 3rd inning and 1 in the 5th, to take a 4 - 2 lead after 5 innings of play. Then they added 3 more runs in the top of the 7th inning, but Union came back with 3 runs of their own in the bottom of 7th, before John Fishback closed the door. An UGLY win, but a win just the same! Dan Brien, Ed Kahovec, and Ryan Sullivan each had 2 hits a piece to spark the ballclub.
Game # 2 in Schnectady was never in doubt, with Pete McEneaney pitching 6 strong innings, Baby Ned Chanatry finishing it up in the 7th, due to the mercy rule, on the way to a 13 - 0 victory.
Jay Jay Vanderstyne led the way with 4 hits, Andy Cannon chipped in with 3 hits and Dan Brien homered in the 1st inning.
A great weekend overall!
Thanks to the Long Family for the food on Saturday and to the Olsen Family for the food on Sunday!
Brien, Veenema, and Just Liberty League recognition
Dan Brien was named Liberty League Co-Performer of the week!
Blair Veenema was named Liberty League Pitcher of the week!
Steve Just was named Liberty League Rookie of the week!
Congrats to all 3.
It's raining in Rochester tonight, we'll see what happens tomorrow!
Blair Veenema was named Liberty League Pitcher of the week!
Steve Just was named Liberty League Rookie of the week!
Congrats to all 3.
It's raining in Rochester tonight, we'll see what happens tomorrow!
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
National Rankings
Congratulations to our Yellowjackets team and coaching staff for their national rankings in two national polls!!!
The Yellowjackets are ranked #19 by the American Baseball Coaches Association/Collegiate Baseball NCAA Division III Baseball Poll. Our Yellowjackets are also ranked 29th on the D3baseball.com website poll having received 37 votes by the voting committee.
Also, if you go to the D3baseball website, there is a link on the left side of the page for NCAA Stats. If you go through the process and follow the steps required, you can pull up the latest stats for how our Yellowjackets compare to the rest of the DIII teams in the nation.
I know I shouldn't editorialize but, anyone who has seen our boys (men) play, knows what kind of team they are. They are a "team" that can play at the highest level. Continued success!
GO YELLOWJACKETS!!!!!!!
Rich
The Yellowjackets are ranked #19 by the American Baseball Coaches Association/Collegiate Baseball NCAA Division III Baseball Poll. Our Yellowjackets are also ranked 29th on the D3baseball.com website poll having received 37 votes by the voting committee.
Also, if you go to the D3baseball website, there is a link on the left side of the page for NCAA Stats. If you go through the process and follow the steps required, you can pull up the latest stats for how our Yellowjackets compare to the rest of the DIII teams in the nation.
I know I shouldn't editorialize but, anyone who has seen our boys (men) play, knows what kind of team they are. They are a "team" that can play at the highest level. Continued success!
GO YELLOWJACKETS!!!!!!!
Rich
Friday, April 4, 2008
2 wins vs. Keuka, Union moved to Sat/Sun
The team overall played well against a lesser opponent, many got an opportunity to play and in game # 2, some of the pitchers even pinch hit.
In game 1, Paul Toland got the win in relief of Chris Olsen. The hilites of the game were Dave Kloc and Ed Kahovec taking the ball deep for homeruns. Something that the UR faithful had not seen in a very long time, 2 home runs in the same game by the UR squad. Jay Jay Vanderstyne, Nick Cacciola, and Steve Just all had 2 hits apiece in the 7-3 win!
Game 2 turned into a blowout, "Baby" Ned Chanatry got the win in relief of Luke Brocks. Dan Brien led the way with 3 of the total of 16 Rochester hits. The final score was 23-3 and it was pretty ugly as Keuka had 7 errors in the 7 inning game to go along with 10 walks given up by the Keuka pitching staff. Andy Cannon homered in the contest and had 5 RBI's and 5 runs scored. Greg Larioni, David Kloc, Steve Just, and Pat Locke had 2 hits a piece.
The team is currently at 12-3 and faces Liberty League foe Union this weekend. Due to the impending rain on Friday, the games have been moved to Saturday and Sunday. Due to a track meet at U of R, the Sunday DH will be played at Union!
I forgot to mention in the last post - the Fuke family provided for food at the St. Lawrence games. Thanks Mike and Jan!
The Vanderstyne family provided food for today's games against Keuka. Thanks Jay and Julie!
See you at the ballpark!
Ed
In game 1, Paul Toland got the win in relief of Chris Olsen. The hilites of the game were Dave Kloc and Ed Kahovec taking the ball deep for homeruns. Something that the UR faithful had not seen in a very long time, 2 home runs in the same game by the UR squad. Jay Jay Vanderstyne, Nick Cacciola, and Steve Just all had 2 hits apiece in the 7-3 win!
Game 2 turned into a blowout, "Baby" Ned Chanatry got the win in relief of Luke Brocks. Dan Brien led the way with 3 of the total of 16 Rochester hits. The final score was 23-3 and it was pretty ugly as Keuka had 7 errors in the 7 inning game to go along with 10 walks given up by the Keuka pitching staff. Andy Cannon homered in the contest and had 5 RBI's and 5 runs scored. Greg Larioni, David Kloc, Steve Just, and Pat Locke had 2 hits a piece.
The team is currently at 12-3 and faces Liberty League foe Union this weekend. Due to the impending rain on Friday, the games have been moved to Saturday and Sunday. Due to a track meet at U of R, the Sunday DH will be played at Union!
I forgot to mention in the last post - the Fuke family provided for food at the St. Lawrence games. Thanks Mike and Jan!
The Vanderstyne family provided food for today's games against Keuka. Thanks Jay and Julie!
See you at the ballpark!
Ed
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Finally baseball in Upstate NY!!!
UR played 2 games against St. Lawrence today, sunny, blue skies, very cold and breezy, but at least they were playing.
The boys beat St. Lawrence twice, going to 6-0 in conference, which is HUGE!!
Blair Veenema pitched a gem in game 1, a 1 hit, complete game shutout in 7 innings. The first 4 1/2 innings were scoreless with both pitchers doing a great job, then the Rochester boys got busy at the plate. Nate Stein walked to start the inning. Matt Francis sacrificed him to 2nd with a bunt. Blayne Fuke walked and Andy Cannon doubled home Stein. Ed Kahovec walked, and during the at bat, Blayne scored on a wild pitch and Andy moved up to 3rd. Jay Jay Vanderstyne hit a sac fly to score Andy and Ryan Sullivan and Dan Brien followed with doubles, Briens hitting the 350 sign in left center. Dave Kloc singled to score Brien and Stein was up again in the inning, and grounded out to end it. Six runs!!! We added 4 more in the bottom of the 6th inning and Blair finished it!! Through the 1st 5 innings Blair only faced 15 batters, the least amount possible as he was aided by a double play and a caught stealing. Everyone played very well!!
Game 2 was more of a struggle. Pete McEneaney got out of a first inning bases loaded jam, by getting the batter to hit a ground ball to short - over to 1st and we were out of the inning. UR gave him some run support by scoring 2 runs in the bottom of the first with 2 hits, ( Cannon and Kahovec), 2 walks, (Sullivan and Vanderstyne), and a sac fly by Dave Kloc. We added another run in the 3rd inning when Dan Brien started off with a triple and scored on a passed ball. St. Lawrence came storming back in the top of the 4th, to tie it up at 3. The bullpen struggled in finding the plate, Luke Brocks finally silenced the threat in the 6th, and John Fishback closed it out in the 7th!!
Both games were 7 inning games today and the current rumour is that the 2 games against Keuka tomorrow will also be 7 innings each.
Pitching will be stretched thin this week, rain is in the forecast for Friday, this may help. If the Union games are pushed to Saturday and Sunday, Sunday's games will have to be played somewhere other than at UR, due to a track meet!
On the injury report side of things: Matt Francis suffered what seemed to be a concussion in a collision at 2nd base, he was replaced by Jim Bard. Hopefully, he will be ok and back in the lineup soon! Also, saw Devin Shane for a few minutes after the game, he looks great, and was very upbeat about his prognosis for a full recovery and he may be back at UR next year!
See you at the ballpark!!
Ed
The boys beat St. Lawrence twice, going to 6-0 in conference, which is HUGE!!
Blair Veenema pitched a gem in game 1, a 1 hit, complete game shutout in 7 innings. The first 4 1/2 innings were scoreless with both pitchers doing a great job, then the Rochester boys got busy at the plate. Nate Stein walked to start the inning. Matt Francis sacrificed him to 2nd with a bunt. Blayne Fuke walked and Andy Cannon doubled home Stein. Ed Kahovec walked, and during the at bat, Blayne scored on a wild pitch and Andy moved up to 3rd. Jay Jay Vanderstyne hit a sac fly to score Andy and Ryan Sullivan and Dan Brien followed with doubles, Briens hitting the 350 sign in left center. Dave Kloc singled to score Brien and Stein was up again in the inning, and grounded out to end it. Six runs!!! We added 4 more in the bottom of the 6th inning and Blair finished it!! Through the 1st 5 innings Blair only faced 15 batters, the least amount possible as he was aided by a double play and a caught stealing. Everyone played very well!!
Game 2 was more of a struggle. Pete McEneaney got out of a first inning bases loaded jam, by getting the batter to hit a ground ball to short - over to 1st and we were out of the inning. UR gave him some run support by scoring 2 runs in the bottom of the first with 2 hits, ( Cannon and Kahovec), 2 walks, (Sullivan and Vanderstyne), and a sac fly by Dave Kloc. We added another run in the 3rd inning when Dan Brien started off with a triple and scored on a passed ball. St. Lawrence came storming back in the top of the 4th, to tie it up at 3. The bullpen struggled in finding the plate, Luke Brocks finally silenced the threat in the 6th, and John Fishback closed it out in the 7th!!
Both games were 7 inning games today and the current rumour is that the 2 games against Keuka tomorrow will also be 7 innings each.
Pitching will be stretched thin this week, rain is in the forecast for Friday, this may help. If the Union games are pushed to Saturday and Sunday, Sunday's games will have to be played somewhere other than at UR, due to a track meet!
On the injury report side of things: Matt Francis suffered what seemed to be a concussion in a collision at 2nd base, he was replaced by Jim Bard. Hopefully, he will be ok and back in the lineup soon! Also, saw Devin Shane for a few minutes after the game, he looks great, and was very upbeat about his prognosis for a full recovery and he may be back at UR next year!
See you at the ballpark!!
Ed
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