Category: Press Release

The Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs continued their home stand on Friday night welcoming the Oneonta Outlaws and extended their winning streak to nine after beating Oneonta 12 -5.

The DiamondDawgs struck early after David Del Grande (Sacramento State) singled and stole a base and Jack Morrow (Young Harris) smoked a triple for the 1-0 lead. The DiamondDawgs added another run after a double by Mark Stuckey (Marist). The DiamondDawgs continued the scoring in the second when Tyler Heck (Union) ran out an infield single and a run scored for a 3-0 lead. Jack Morrow then reached on an error when the third baseman Zac Johnson (Illinois State) bobbled a grounder and the Dawgs picked up a 4-0 lead. The bottom of the fourth saw Chris Cruz (Cornell) hit a two run shot and then another run scored in the seventh giving the Dawgs a 5-4 lead. The bottom of the eight saw the DiamondDawgs score five runs when Helmrich sealed the deal with a three run homerun, his seventh of the year.

The scoring for the Outlaws was mostly confined to the fourth when four runs scored on three errors and then a solo homerun by Zander Wiel in the ninth made it 12-5 which ended up being the final. The offense for Outlaws came from Shane Crain (Louisville) who was 2 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored and Zander Wiel (Vanderbilt) who went 1 for 4 with a solo homerun, two runs scored and two RBI

John Means (West Virginia) picked up the win with seven innings of work giving up two hits, four runs (one earned), three walks, a wild pitch and two strikeouts. Mike Gaglianese (Purdue) came in for one inning giving up a hit, a walk and picked up two strikeouts and Taylor Wright (Brown) finished up with an inning of work, three hits and an earned run.

Brett Lisle (Virginia) was charged with the loss after pitching six innings and giving up eight hits six runs (five earned), issued a walk and had five strikeouts.
Nick Cioffi (Towson) added two innings of work and gave up five hits, six runs all earned, five walks and a wild pitch.

The DiamondDawg offense was led by Chris Cruz and Eric Helmrich who both homered. Tyler Heck (Union) was 1 for 2 with three runs scored, an RBI, two walks and two stolen bases; Chris Cruz(Cornell) was 2 for 4 with two runs scored, three RBI and a homerun; David Del Grande (Sacramento State) went 2 for 3 with three runs scored, two walks and a stolen base; Jack Morrow (Young Harris) was 2 for 5 with a run scored, two RBI and a triple; Mark Stuckey (Marist) was 2 for 5 with a run scored, an RBI and a double; Eric Helmrich (Marist) was 1 for 4 with a run scored, three RBI, a walk and a homerun and Tom Valichka (Young Harris) added two hits in five at bats

The DiamondDawgs return home on Saturday night against the Watertown Wizards for a 7:05 game.

Free ice cream to first 250 kids tonight courtesy of Kenickies !!!! Come out and support the Dawgs who are on a 8 game win streak and now in second place. Atlanta Braves draft pick John Means is on the mound tonight (JUNE 13th) for your Dawgs.

The Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs returned home Thursday night following the no-hitter by Jesse Buratt the prior evening and riding a seven game winning streak to face off against the Glens Falls Golden Eagles. The Dawgs extended their winning streak by beating the Glens Falls Golden Eagles 5-4 after Eric Helmich (Marist) blasted the a go-ahead homerun in the seventh inning.

Evan Davis (Marist) 0-1, 6.88 ERA started for the DiamondDawgs and pitched 4 1/3 innings giving up six hits, four runs (two earned), issued five walks and no strikeouts. He was relieved by Raymond Morton (Norfolk State) who pitched three innings and gave up no runs or hits and picked up one strikeout for the win. Nathan Harrell (Hinds C.C) and Aaron Casper (Canisius) both contributed 1/3 of an inning while Salvatore Lisanti (Bryant) pitched a full inning for the save with one hit and two strikeouts.

Ryan Peterson (Yavapai) 2-3, 5.06 ERA went five innings for the Golden Eagles giving up five hits, three runs, and three walks and picked up five strikeouts. Ryan Skoubo (Tacoma C.C) came in for 2 2/3 innings and gave up four hits, two runs, and two walks a wild pitch and hit a batter while picking up a strikeout. Wes Judish (San Diego) came in for 1/3 of an inning

The DiamondDawg offense was led by Eric Helmrich (Marist) who was 1 for 3 with a two run homerun in the seventh and scored a run. Chris Cruz (Cornell) was 1 for 5 with an RBI and run scored; Jack Morrow (Young Harris) was 1 for 5 with an RBI; Tyler Hall (Herkimer C.C.) was 2 for 4 with a run scored and Joe Carcone (Bryant) was 2 for 4 with a run scored and an RBI

Buddy Putnam (South Florida) was 3 for 4 with two RBI for the Golden Eagles.

By: Team Press Release
The visiting Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs came into Bellizzi Field and swept a doubleheader from the Albany Dutchmen on Wednesday evening. They showed two different ways on how to win a baseball game en route to their 5-0 and 11-3 wins. The games were seven innings apiece because of the doubleheader, but that didn’t stop Mohawk Valley from having a remarkable day of baseball.

The story in the first game was Mohawk Valley starting pitcher Jesse Buratt (Baton Rouge CC) who threw a no-hitter. The no-no was a unique one, in that it only lasted seven innings because of the shorter games, but Buratt was truly dominant in accomplishing this amazing feat. It was the first no-hitter in Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League history.

Buratt threw a complete game, lasting all seven innings, while striking out three. He hit one batter, walked two, and had one error made behind him. Those were the only four times a batter reached base in the game, as the most impressive part of Buratt’s line was obviously the zero in the hit column.

The entire Mohawk Valley team met him on the mound after he struck out the final batter to seal the no-hitter. Buratt was able to pitch for the no-hitter later in the game because the offense gave him solid run support early and throughout the game.

Tyler Heck (Union) set the table for his squad by scoring the first run of the game after his leadoff triple. It wasn’t the only triple for the Diamond Dawgs, however, as the big hit of the game came in the second inning, when Joe Carcone (Bryant) drilled a 2-RBI triple to the right-center field gap.

The positive momentum carried over to game two for the Diamond Dawgs as they jumped all over the Dutchmen in the first inning for five quick runs. For as well as Mohawk Valley pitched in the first game, they gave an equally outstanding effort at the plate in game two.

The five runs in the first came five hits, as each of the first six batters reached base safely. The Diamond Dawgs were given spectacular offensive efforts from numerous spots in the lineup.

Chris Cruz (Cornell) and David del Grande (Sacramento State) each produced nicely out of the two- and three-spots of the lineup. Cruz had three hits, including a double, and scored three times. Del Grande had two hits (one double) and scored a run for Mohawk Valley.

The best performance from a Diamond Dawg hitter came from Mark Stuckey (Marist). Stuckey had an impressive three hits, all of them being of the two-base variety, and scored two runs. The Diamond Dawgs slugged 15 hits as team, so the hitting was contagious up and down the lineup.

Ricky Schafer (Cypress) struggled to settle in on the mound for Albany. He usually comes out of the bullpen, and his start never really got off the ground. He gave up eight runs in two innings of work, giving up eight hits and walking two.

Adam Young (UC Davis) paced the Dutchmen at the plate with three hits. Will Remillard (Coastal Carolina) chipped in with two hits of his own, but in the end the Dutchmen didn’t have enough to compete with the Diamond Dawgs on this day.

The Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs are slashing prices on all adult beverages on its brand new Thirsty Thursday as the heat index continues to rise!

On Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Veterans Memorial Park in Little Falls, select beers will cost ONLY $.75 each. Thats right, $.75!!!! What better way to cool off then to come to the park during these DAWG DAYS OF SUMMER?

Come out and support the hottest team in the league as the are in a playoff race and have scored 57 runs in their last 5 games!!!!

The DiamondDawgs will be hosting the Glens Falls Golden Eagles at 7:05pm.

The Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs beat the Newark Pilots in dramatic fashion in the bottom of the ninth when Eric Helmrich (Marist) smashed a single to right field to drive in the winning run as the Dawgs won 4-3. Newark pitcher Joe Landi (Rhode Island) gave up a triple to David Del Grande (Sacramento State) and then walked Jack Morrow (Young Harris) and Mark Stuckey (Marist) intentionally to set up the stage for Helmrich’s walk off single.

The DiamondDawgs were led by Tyler Heck (Union) who was 2 for 5 with a run scored and two RBI, David Del Grande was 2 for 4 with a run scored, and RBI and the big triple in the bottom of the ninth. Mark Stuckey went 1 for 2 with three walks and two stolen bases. The hero of the night, Eric Helmrich picked up the game winning RBI with his single.

The offense from Newark was limited to Ben Bostick (St. John Fischer) who was 2 for 4 with a run and RBI and Brent Langston (Delta State) who was 1 for 2 with a double and two walks.

DiamondDawg starter Cameron Sorgie (UAlbany) pitched 5 1/3 innings giving up six hits, three runs, three walks and seven strikeouts. Nathan Harrell (Hind C.C) put in 2/3 of an inning allowing a walk and Aaron Casper (Canisius) picked up the win with three innings of work, two walks, four strikeouts and one intentional walk.

Joe Landi (Rhode Island) picked up the loss for Newark with 1/3 innings of work giving up two hits, and earned run, and four walks (two intentional). Starter Mark Scott (San Joaquin Delta) pitched four innings giving up three hits, three runs (two earned) four walks, and five wild pitches and recorded six strikeouts. Ethan Humbert (Rochester Institute of Technology) added 2 2/3 innings and gave up three hits, two walks and a strikeout.

Final score was Mohawk Valley DimaondDawgs 4 and Newark Pilots 3.

The DiamondDawgs return home on Thursday night against the Glens Falls Golden Eagles for a 7:05 game.

If you want to hear the unbelievable deal that will be happening at this weeks “NEW THIRSTY THURSDAY” come out to the park tonight July 10th as it will be announced!!! There has not been a deal like this since the Little Falls Mets were in the Valley. The official announcement can be found found on our Facebook page tomorrow morning at 8 AM. We hope to see you tonight as the hottest team in the league are in a heated playoff race.

Come out to the park July 10 as your DiamondDawgs take on the Newark Pilots. Game Time is 705PM. The game and Koozie Give-A-Way is being sponsored by Burrows Paper Corporation.