CATSKILL — The Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League had its opening night on Tuesday at Ricky Cramer Field in Catskill and strong pitching carried the defending champion Storm to a 2-0 victory over the Rattlers. Read more
Tim Martin/Columbia-Greene Media Storm starter Connor Christensen delivers a pitch to the plate during Wednesday’s Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League season opener against the Rattlers at Ricky Cramer Field in Catskill.
Tim Martin/Columbia-Greene Media Storm pitcher Connor Christensen throws during Wednesday’s Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League season opener against the Rattlers at Ricky Cramer Field in Catskill.
Tim Martin/Columbia-Greene Media Storm shortstop Angel Rodriguez tags out a Rattlers runner at second base during Wednesday’s Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League season opener at Ricky Cramer Field in Catskill.
Tim Martin/Columbia-Greene Media Rattlers pitcher Michael Poirier throws during Wednesday’s Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League season opener against the Storm at Ricky Cramer Field in Catskill.
Tim Martin/Columbia-Greene Media Rattlers pitcher Michael Poirier delivers a pitch during Wednesday’s Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League season opener against the Storm at Ricky Cramer Field in Catskill.
Tim Martin/Columbia-Greene Media Rattlers left fielder Joe Saia tracks down a fly ball during Wednesday’s Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League season opener against the Storm at Ricky Cramer Field in Catskill.
Tim Martin/Columbia-Greene Media Storm pitcher Sheridan Dillon throws during Wednesday’s Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League season opener against the Rattlers at Ricky Cramer Field in Catskill.
Tim Martin/Columbia-Greene Media Storm manager Ed Dupont keeps a close eye on the action during Wednesday’s Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League season opener against the Rattlers at Ricky Cramer Field in Catskill.
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Tim Martin/Columbia-Greene Media
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Tim Martin/Columbia-Greene Media Former Ichabod Crane standout Austin Walsh pitched a perfect inning of relief with two strikeouts in the Storm’s 2-0 victory over the Rattlers on Wednesday at Ricky Cramer Field in Catskill.
CATSKILL — For the past two summers, Greenport Town Park has been the home for the Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League.
Photo contributedA major renovation project was recently completed at Ricky Cramer Field in Catskill.
Photo contributedThe pitcher’s mound was part of the spring renovation at Ricky Cramer Field in Catskill.
Photo contributedThe home plate area of Rickey Cramer Field in Catskill was part of a spring renovation project.
Photo contributed The pitcher’s mound during spring renovation at Ricky Cramer Field in Catskill.
Photo contributed Cleaning up the baselines was part of a renovation project this spring at Ricky Cramer Field in Catskill.
Tim Martin/Columbia-Greene MediaHudson River Collegiate Baseball League Owner/General Manager Ed Dupont (right), his daughter Jessica and son Derrek work on getting Ricky Cramer Field in Catskill ready for Wednesday’s season opener.
Tim Martin/Columbia-Greene MediaA view from centerfield of the recently renovated Ricky Cramer Field in Catskill.
Tim Martin/Columbia-Greene Media A look at the pitcher’s mound from home plate at Ricky Cramer Field in Catskill.
Tim Martin/Columbia-Greene Media The Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League banner decorates the outfield fence at Ricky Cramer Field in Catskill.
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