Blue Sox Make Some Fire Works of their Own on July 4th: Win Dramatic Battle on a Walk Off Home Run
By Connor Stalker, Utica Blue Sox Staff Writer Utica, N.Y.– The fireworks were present both on and off the field this July 4th at Donovan Stadium at Murnane Field. It was a back-and-forth affair between Utica and Watertown that ended dramatically on a 2-run shot in the bottom of the 10th by Will Shannon that […]
Utica Blue Sox Mid Season Report
UTICA N.Y. – With the Blue Sox nearly halfway through the regular season they sit at 9-10. It has been a frustrating start to the season for a team that has only won back-to-back games twice this summer. However, despite the frustrations, there are a lot of positives to take away from the season up […]
Utica Wins in Convincing Fashion, Beat Boonville 12-1
By Connor Stalker, Blue Sox Staff Writer Utica, N.Y.–Last night, the Blue Sox hosted the Lumberjacks for the 4th time this season. Early on in the day, the game appeared to be a washout, however, hard work by the grounds crew, the sky clearing, and a pushed-back game time allowed the game to go on. […]
Blue Sox Lose Big to Division Rival Amsterdam
By Connor Stalker, Blue Sox Staff Writer Amsterdam, N.Y.– The Utica Blue Sox struggled mightily on the road against the Amsterdam Mohawks, losing their fourth game of the season 12-1. The game started off competitively, as Blue Sox starting pitcher Tom Roefaro kept the Mohawks’ bats in check. For the Mohawks, Carson Cotugno started the […]
Blue Sox Axe Lumberjacks 6-3
By Connor Stalker, Blue Sox Staff Writer, and Rocco Pandolfo, Group Sales Intern Behind a strong showing from Norris McClure, the Blue Sox eased past the Boonville Lumberjacks 6-3. On the mound, Coach Doug Delett called on lefty Brandon Scott to make his 2nd start of the summer. Thus far, Scott has posted a 9.53 […]
Blue Sox Scorch Dragons, Win 11-0 on the Road
By Connor Stalker, Blue Sox Staff Writer Glens Falls, N.Y.—The Blue Sox traveled to Glens Falls to take on the 3-5 Glens Falls Dragons. Looking to rebound after losing a close game at home against Amsterdam, Utica handed the ball off to local Notre Dame High School product Tom Roefaro. Roefaro was electric on the […]
Blue Sox Beat the Rapids and Outlast the Rain, En Route to 7-4 Victory
By Connor Stalker, Blue Sox Staff Writer Utica, N.Y.– The rain made for quite the opponent in the early going of tonight’s game as the forecast called for a flurry of storms to hit right around game time. The rain held off at the beginning of the game and the first pitch was officially recorded […]
Blue Sox Offense Stifled by Dutchmen, Fall 2-1
By Connor Stalker, Blue Sox Staff Writer Utica, N.Y.– In the first game of a doubleheader, the Blue Sox dropped a close contest, 2-1, to the Albany Dutchmen. On the mound, the Blue Sox called on right-hander Thomas Roefaro who has worked a 5.11 ERA in 12 and a 1/3rd innings. For the Dutchmen, Grant […]
Blue Sox Threaten Comeback but Fall Short 6-4 Against Rapids
By Connor Stalker, Utica Blue Sox Staff Writer Utica, N.Y.–The Blue Sox came into the night with a .500 record with full intention to surpass this mark for the first time since opening day. Watertown, on the other hand, has struggled mightily out of the gate with a 6-12 record. A win would not make […]
Blue Sox Drop Heartbreaker, Diamond Dawgs Walk It Off in 10
By Connor Stalker, Blue Sox Staff Writer For the 3rd time in the early going, the Blue Sox traveled to Little Falls to take on their division rival, the Diamond Dawgs. Going into the game, the series was split at 1 win apiece. The Blue Sox looked to even out their record to 7-7, while […]