ALLENTOWN-UPPER FREEHOLD TWP., NJ (MONMOUTH)–The Allentown / Upper Freehold Baseball, 7U Redbirds are on the ride of their young lives this season. They are currently still undefeated with a combined record of 24-0 between the Travel and Allstar season that began in March. The 7U Redbird team has won four titles so far. Starting with a championship at the Homerun for Heroes Tournament in Vorhees on Memorial Day weekend. Next up was completing a perfect travel season and winning the West Division Championship. The redbirds followed that up by winning the Cinnaminson Summer Slam Tournament on June 26, 2022. The redbirds most recent title came this weekend in Delran vs 16 other teams in the Summer Slugfest Tournament.
The coaches are:
Chris Georges, Paul Bencivengo, Scott Noga and Jim Sapia.
The players are:
AJ Gualtieri, Austin Stover, Conor Mctamney, Jack Bencivengo, Jack Georges, Jax Lepoidevin, Jaxson Sapia, Joey Hope, Kaden Nisar, Luke Noga, Kris Smith, Luke Starace, Mike Clyne
RUMSON, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Robbinsville traveled to Rumson-Fair Haven High School for the 2021 NJSIAA Baseball Tournament, Central Jersey, Group 2 Quarterfinal Round Robbinsville did not score and Rumson-Fair Haven scored 6 runs.
ALLENTOWN, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Allentown baseball beat Jackson Liberty today with a final score of 1-0 in NJSIAA Tournament, First Round, Central Jersey, Group 3.
Allentown will take on Wall Township in the next round.
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–After seven innings Hopewell Valley and Steinert were tied 3-3. In the 8th inning Hopewell’s Dylan Eng hit a home run in that scored three runs. Hopewell Valley went on to win the Colonial Valley Conference Baseball Tournament Title with a final score of 6-3.
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–The visiting Hamilton West baseball team won their game against Nottingham this morning with a final score of West 13, Nottingham 3.
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–The visiting Florence High School baseball team met Trenton Catholic Academy at Mercer County Park for their game tonight. The final score of the game was TCA 12, Florence 3.
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–The Hamilton West Hornets won their game against the visiting Trenton Tornados with a final score of 19-1 this afternoon.
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Major League Baseball in conjunction with MLB’s partner, Prep Baseball Report (PBR), has announced the formation of the new MLB Draft League to complete MLB’s 21st Century vision for minor league player development. Set to launch in 2021, the MLB-affiliated league will be anchored in NJ by the top-rated Trenton Thunder organization, and will be recognized as the Premier League in the country focused on baseball’s top prospects eligible to be drafted by MLB Clubs each summer.
Hey Thunder fans, here's a message from Trenton Thunder GM Jeff Hurley!
“We are thrilled to share with our fans and sponsor partners the exciting news that your Trenton Thunder will be a founding member of the new MLB Draft League for the 2021 season and continue to bring family fun to ARM & HAMMER Park,” said Thunder GM/COO Jeff Hurley. “We are dedicated to delivering our Power of Fun brand to our fans as the Thunder Entertainment Experience they have enjoyed for the last 27 years, featuring the antics of our beloved mascot Boomer having a blast in the crowd. Fans will continue to enjoy our World Famous Bat Dogs retrieving bats, with Dash making his debut this summer. The new MLB Draft League will showcase the best prospects in baseball eligible for the MLB draft. Thunder fans will get to know these players as they begin their path as future stars of Major League Baseball.”
“For legions of Trenton Thunder fans, the development of a new league showcasing up and coming talent will be a real thrill. Major League Baseball’s success is built on a thriving minor league system, and for 27 years Thunder supporters have visited our Capital City, warmly welcoming new players and proudly cheering others on to the big leagues. Mercer County has made wise investments into the ballpark – benefitting both the fans and players – and the new Trenton Thunder team will be developed in a first-class facility. This news is a win for everyone – The Thunder, Mercer County, the City of Trenton, and especially baseball fans, and we look forward to a great season.” — Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes
“This is great news for the Thunder and proves the resiliency of the city of Trenton and Mercer County. The Thunder has a rich history as a winning franchise which provides family entertainment at an affordable price in a great location for baseball fans throughout the region. Trenton’s rich industrial heritage proved Trenton Makes, the World Takes. This tradition continues with the creation of the MLB Draft League as The Thunder Makes, MLB Takes.” — Greater Trenton Chief Executive Officer George Sowa
The Trenton Thunder, presented by NJM Insurance Group, continues its award-winning Entertainment Experience as the action packed summer place to be and will be joined by the Williamsport Crosscutters, Mahoning Valley Scrappers, State College Spikes and West Virginia Black Bears, also all MLB-affiliated teams, as hand-selected founding members of the MLB Draft League. MLB is in advanced negotiations with more teams to be announced in the coming weeks.
The MLB Draft will be simulcasted in a closed-circuit telecast live from ARM & HAMMER Park as part of MLB All-Star Week in mid-July. The MLB Draft League’s rosters are filled with draft-eligible players who will have a unique opportunity to showcase their abilities and gain exposure to other MLB clubs and crowds of Thunder fans each year.
The MLB Draft League will feature an exciting jammed packed 68-game regular season, scheduled to run from late May to mid-August with an annual All-Star Break centered around the MLB Draft and featuring our Thunder players. Players will receive unprecedented visibility to MLB scouts through in-person observation and state-of-the-art scouting technology, as well as instruction from former MLB players on the Thunder staff. Our professional baseball coaching staff will develop the skills of Thunder players, with the dream of one day adding their names to the nearly 400 Thunder players who have made it to the Big Leagues.
Mayor Gusciora Statement on Trenton Thunder Joining MLB Draft League
On behalf of the residents of our great city, we welcome MLB’s new Draft League, which will have our very own Trenton Thunder as a founding member.
We’re sure our community will enjoy the chance to watch a new generation of major league prospects at our waterfront stadium. It will be exciting to see top college players showcase their skills as they ready themselves for MLB. Their successes will be a wonderful inspiration to our youth. Plus, keeping the Thunder in business is good for our local economy and provides badly needed jobs for our residents.
We thank MLB for stepping up to the plate and making sure baseball still has a home in the Capital City.
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) tossed out the traditional first pitch at the Babe Ruth State Championship doubleheader featuring Hamilton/Northern Burlington squaring off against Atlantic Shore in the 2020 Southern NJ 15-year-old State Tournament Aug. 12.
“It was good to get on the field with the Hamilton/Northern Burlington team and toss that first pitch,” said Smith, who for a number of years played in the annual Congressional Baseball Game. “Last night’s game one was a come-from-behind thriller, but unfortunately we couldn’t take game two. Still, it was a great night of baseball and the kids should be proud.”
Smith took to the mound after the National Anthem as the 15-year-old all-stars from Atlantic Shore and Hamilton/N. Burlington watched his wind-up and delivery with interest. The congressman’s over-the-plate pitch was greeted by a round of applause. The WBCBSports.com announcer Keith Noonan, described the pitch as “Congressman Chris Smith came out and threw the first pitch and it was absolutely perfect. Right down the middle with some speed.” Co-announcer Joe O’Gorman said, “If you see a guy with a little grey hair take the mound for Hamilton-Northern Burlington, be a little suspicious today.”
Atlantic Shore, the all-stars from Atlantic County, won the State Championship with a 8-3 victory in game two of the double header. Hamilton/Northern Burlington forced the second game with a come-from-behind 7-6 win in the first game.
Rep. Smith threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Hamilton/Northern Burlington championship game in the State Tournament held in August at Switlik Park in Hamilton. Observers said Smith threw a strike down the middle. Photo provided
TRENTON NJ (MERCER)–Dirty Boyz Liedtka Trucking-Hamilton West baseball defeated Lawrence Road Irish-Notre Dame 6-2 at Arm & Hammer Park, during “Round of 32” of the Last Dance NJ High School World Series Tournament tonight.
Dirty Boyz Liedtka Trucking-Hamilton West heads to Lakewood tomorrow at 11:30 am the Round of 16 in the tournament taking on Brooklawn /Gloucester Catholic.
TRENTON NJ (MERCER)–The Dirty Boyz Liedtka Trucking-Hamilton West defeated the NJ Tigers-Trenton Catholic Academy 7-1 tonight at Arm & Hammer Park, Thunder Stadium during Day 3 of the Last Dance NJ High School World Series Tournament.
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Tonight the Hamilton Spartans (Steinert) met the Dirty Boyz Liedtka Trucking (Hamilton West) at Arm & Hammer Stadium Waterfront Park during the NJ High School World Series “Last Dance” Baseball Tournament.
The final score of the game was: Dirty Boyz Liedtka Trucking-Hamilton West 5 and Hamilton Spartans-Steinert 4
Tomorrow night the Dirty Boyz Liedtka Trucking-Hamilton West face Trenton Catholic at Arm & Hammer Statium Waterfront Park at 6 pm.
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