Baseball
Highlights
June 1, 2009
Sophomore Andy Dlugosz ranked 11th in fewest
walks per game.
DEVILS RANKED AMONG DIII LEADERS
The Devils ranked near the top in several statiscal categories as a team, while several players also posted some impressive numbers following the 2009 season.
May 29, 2009
Senior Jordan Basile, left, and sophomore Josh
Greco were named to the ECAC All Star Team.
BASILE, GRECO THRICE HONOREDThe Devils' 1-2 punch of Jordan Basile and Josh Greco have been honored with their third post-season award following the 2009 season. Both had been named to the All SUNYAC and ABCA All Region teams, and were recently named to the ECAC All Star team.
Taylor Gahgen was one of two Devils to earn an ABCA/Rawlings
Gold Glove award.
May 19, 2009
FIVE DEVILS HONORED BY ABCA
Following the Blue Devils' record-setting season, five Devils were honored by the ABCA. Ricky Carlson, Jordan Basile and Josh Greco were named to the all-region team, while Jeremy Borst and Taylor Gahagen received ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Awards.
ECAC results page
Click here for results and box scores
May 10, 2009
END OF THE LINE FOR BLUE DEVILS
The Blue Devils' winningest season came to an end Sunday with a 6-2 loss to Brockport in the semifinal round of the ECAC Upstate Baseball championship. Later in the day, St. John Fisher defeated Brockport, 12-3, to become tournament champions.
May 9, 2009
DEVILS, BROCKPORT TO MEET NEXT
Fredonia State and Brockport will meet Sunday morning while St. John Fisher awaits the winner in order to begin the championship round of the ECAC Upstate Baseball Championship at Bill Ludwig Field.
May 8, 2009
DEVILS, FISHER WIN OPENERS
Fredonia State defeated Cazenovia and St. John Fisher downed Brockport during the first day of the ECAC Upstate Baseball Championship Friday at Ludwig Field.
May 6, 2009
SUNYAC CITES QUARTET
Four Blue Devils have been chosen to the 2009 All-SUNYAC team.
May 5, 2009
DEVILS TO HOST REGIONAL TOURNAMENT
The Devils will extend their record-breaking season by hosting the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Tournament this weekend. The No. 1 seed Devils will open against Cazenovia College. (click here for schedule)
Summer Camp
BASEBALL SUMMER CAMP
Date: July 20 - July 24 (Monday - Friday)
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Early drop off and late pickup available
Ages: 6-17
Contact: Matt Palisin, 673-3743, palisin@fredonia.edu
May 2, 2009
DEVILS ELIMINATED FROM SUNYAC PLAY
Plattsburgh rallied late to drop Fredonia State 8-6 in the SUNYAC Tournament. The loss eliminated the Blue Devils.
May 1, 2009
DEVILS FALL IN SUNYAC TOURNEY OPENER
Fredonia State received solid pitching but could hot come up with timely hits Friday in a 3-1 loss to Brockport in the first round of the SUNYAC Tournament at SUNY Cortland.
April 30, 2009
DEVILS' APPROACH: STAY THE COURSE
The Blue Devils set a school record for wins in a season with a balance of hitting, pitching, and defense. They will look to continue their success using all the tools at their disposal when they face the Brockport Golden Eagles at noon Friday in the first game of four-team double-elimination tournament at SUNY Cortland's Wallace Field.
April 29, 2009
DEVILS DROPPED BY NO. 23 BEHREND
Fredonia State fell behind early, kept rallying, but came up short and fell to No. 23 Penn State Behrend, 11-8. In the process, senior Jordan Basile set a single-season hit record.
April 29, 2009
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEVILS ON THE WEB
Coverage of Fredonia State baseball at the SUNYAC Tournament via the official tournament website will be available when play begins Friday at SUNY Cortland.
April 26, 2009
After earning a save the day before, Tom Hausler picked
up the win in game two vs. Bethany on Senior Day.
SENIOR DAY SWEEPThe Blue Devils took a pair of games from Bethany (W.V.) on Sunday to improve to 25-7 overall and 10-1 at Ludwig Field.
Mark Majka had three hits in a split with Brockport on Saturday
SPLIT LEAVES DEVILS IN SECONDFredonia State split its final regular-season SUNYAC doubleheader Saturday at Brockport to miss out on the No. 1 tournament seed by one game in the conference standings.
April 24, 2009
DEVILS EARN REGIONAL RANKING
The NCAA released its Division III regional poll on Wednesday, and the Devils found themselves ranked fifth in New York State.
Matt LaPorte cracked four hits in a doubleheader sweep
of Medaille on Thursday.
SCHOOL RECORD FOR WINS
Fredonia State swept Medaille in a doubleheader Thursday for its 21st and 22nd wins of the season -- a new single-season school record.
April 22, 2009
BACK IN THE MIX
The Devils worked their way back into the d3baseball.com poll after a 5-1 week. Above, the Devils celebrate after a Jeremy Borst home run in a 6-4 win over Plattsburgh.
April 20, 2009
DEVILS HEADING TO POSTSEASON
At 7-3 in SUNYAC play, the Blue Devils have clinched a berth in the conference tournament. At 20-6 overall, the team has also tied the school record for wins, previously set by the 20-win squad of 1982.
Winning pitcher Ricky Carlson (22) celebrates with
teammates following a SUNYAC win.
'WIG WINNERS
The Blue Devils took advantage of the friendly confines of Ludwig Field to sweep the visiting Plattsburgh Cardinals, 7-4 and 6-4. The Devils improved to 20-6 overall, and 8-1 at the 'Wig.
April 17, 2009
DEVILS FALL AT BEHREND
An eight-run first was too much for the Devils to overcome as they fell at Penn State Behrend, 14-6.
April 16, 2009
Matt Saeva earned a complete-game victory at Gannon.
SAEVA SENDS DEVILS TO SIXTH STRAIGHTSenior Matt Saeva tossed a five hitter leading the Devils to an 8-2 win over Division II Gannon University on Thursday. The win was the sixth in a row for the 18-5 Devils.
April 14, 2009
Josh Melquist triples in a run vs. Keuka.
GOING THE DISTANCE
Fredonia State received two complete-game pitching performances Tuedsay in an 8-1 and 4-2 doubleheader sweep of Keuka.
April 11, 2009
Joe Kephart attempts to throw out a Laker base runner at first base.
DEVILS SWEEP OSWEGO
Fredonia State took a big step toward earning a post-season bid by sweeping Oswego in a SUNYAC doubleheader Saturday at Ludwig Field.
April 7, 2009 
CARLSON CITED, TOO
Ricky Carlson, right, has been chosen SUNYAC Pitcher of the Week. He is the third Blue Devil this spring to receive a SUNYAC weekly award. Link above to see the entire list of weekly baseball winners.
Teammates celebrate as Jeremy Borst scores on an errant throw following a bases-loaded triple in an 8-4 win over Cortland.
April 5, 2009
DEVILS VANQUISH DRAGONS
The Devils used the arm of Ricky Carlson and the clutch hitting of Jeremy Borst to claim an 8-4 victory and a split vs. No. 15 Cortland State on Sunday.
April 1, 2009
DEVILS CRACK D3BASEBALL.COM TOP 40
After a 12-4 start, the Blue Devils have worked their way into the d3baseball.com/NCBWA weekly poll.
Jeremy Borst has helped the Devils
crack the Top 40 with his bat and glove.
March 31, 2009
THIRD STRAIGHT SPLIT
Fredonia State split its third straight road doubleheader on Tuesday. They defeated Hilbert 12-3, before falling 6-3 in the nightcap.
March 30, 2009
ALL-OR-NOTHING
Fredonia State split its second straight SUNYAC doubleheader in all-or-nothing fashion.
March 28, 2009
BATS COME ALIVE IN TIME FOR SPLIT
Fredonia State went from famine to feast Saturday in a split of their SUNYAC doubleheader with the Oneonta Red Dragons.
Nick Cummings picked up the win over Behrend.
He was one of four pitchers to work in the 6-5 victory.
March 26, 2009
SOFTBALL, LAXERS HOME; BASEBALL TRAVELS
It's the start of the SUNYAC baseball and softball seasons, while women's lacrosse is still in non-conference mode.
March 24, 2009
'WIG WIN
Fredonia State improved to 9-1 after downing Penn State Behrend 6-5 in the home opener at Ludwig Field on Tuesday.
March 23, 2009
GRECO EARNS DEVILS' SECOND STRAIGHT NOD
Josh Greco earned the SUNYAC Player of the Week Award after a stellar week at the plate. He follows Pete Lusk, who won the award last week.
Leadoff hitter Jordan Basile scored twice vs.
Bethel as the Devils wrapped up an 8-1 spring trip.
March 20, 2009
DEVILS BRUISE BETHEL
An 11-1 victory over Bethel improved the Devils to 8-1 on the season. Junior Justin Nowak spun a complete game for the Devils, while Josh Greco drove in five runs.
Sophomore Taylor Gahagen homered and doubled
to lead the Devils to a 7-6 game two victory.
March 19, 2009
DEVILS BROOM BLUE BOYS
The Devils completed their third doubleheader sweep of the spring, taking both ends from Illinois College, 10-1 ans 7-6. Jordan Basile had six hits, while Ricky Carlson and Tom Hausler earned their second victories of the season.
March 18, 2009
WIN STREAK ENDS
The Devils dropped a 17-10 slugfest to St. Lawrence in Ft. Myers, ending a five-game win streak.
March 17, 2009
LUSK EARNS SUNYAC P.O.T.W. HONORS
Pete Lusk was named the SUNYAC Baseball Player of the Week for the week ending March 16. He helped lead the Devils to a 3-0 start in Fort Myers, Florida.
Matt Saeva pitched seven innings, allowing
one run in a win vs. Plymouth State.
March 16, 2009
DEVILS ROCK PLYMOUTH
A three-run rally in the bottom of the sixth propelled the Devils to a 3-2 win and doubleheader sweep over Plymouth State. The Devils received a complete game from senior Matt Saeva to claim game one, 4-1.
Justin Nowak provided seven strong innings
to earn the win over Southern Vermont.
March 14, 2009
SOLID START, HOT BATS POWER DEVILS
The Devils got seven strong innings from starting pitcher Justin Nowak and pounded out 17 hits to defeat Southern Vermont 10-6.
Josh Greco drove in five runs for the Devils
in a season-opening sweep of Dominican.
March 13, 2009
DEVILS HAMMER DOMINICAN
The Devils pounded out 34 hits and did not allow a run in defeating Dominican College 12-0 and 10-0 on Friday. Pitchers Ricky Carlson, Tom Hausler and Nick Cummings scattered five hits. Josh Greco drove in five runs.
Season Preview
UPPERCLASSMEN LEAD THE WAY IN '09
The 2009 Blue Devil baseball team features 18 upperclassmen on its roster. The veteran crew will open up on Friday, March 13, in Ft. Myers, Florida, before heading back north to take aim at the SUNYAC crown.
HERRMANN INKS DEAL
FOR SUMMER OF '09
Junior Rob Herrmann has signed a deal to play with the Carolina Hurricanes of the Carolina-Virginia Collegiate League. The team will play a 25-game league schedule, as well as non-league games throughout North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia.
TRIO OF DEVILS EXCEL
IN SUMMER LEAGUES
Ricky Carlson and Jordan Basile put together solid seasons for the Weyburn Beavers of the Western Major Baseball League this summer, while Rob Herrmann excelled for the Allegany Nitros of the New York Collegiate Baseball League.
HERRMANN, CARLSON, BASILE TO PLAY IN TOP SUMMER LEAGUES
Rob Herrmann, Ricky Carlson and Jordan Basile are three of the latest Blue Devils to sign on to play in prominent summer baseball teams -- Herrmann with the New York Collegiate Baseball League, and Carlson and Basile in the Western Major Baseball League in Canada ...