Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Hank's Yanks Huge Success
The Adelphi Panthers played in a charity exhibition game against Hank's Yanks on Saturday, October 17th on William J. Bonomo field. The game was played in order to raise money for juvenile diabetes. In addition to over 100 fans who came out to support this cause, a few Yankee greats were in attendance as well. Mickey Rivers and Willie Randolph threw out the first pitch and said a few words to the crowd.
Overall the event was a huge success and raised money and awareness about juvenile diabetes and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF). JDRF is the worldwide leader in research and funding to find a cure for type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that has a sudden onset and lasts the duration of the patient's life. The JDRF is the largest charitable funder of and advocate for diabetes science throughout the world.
"It's a great day to play baseball and to be playing in support of such a worthy cause, in front of a great crowd," Adelphi head coach Dom Scala said. "I just enjoy the game of baseball and to give these kids an opportunity to see such a great campus, and a great field and then to have it be in support of a fantastic cause with Willie Randolph and Mickey Rivers here as well is amazing. It's always a pleasure to have the support of the Yankee family."
Overall the event was a huge success and raised money and awareness about juvenile diabetes and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF). JDRF is the worldwide leader in research and funding to find a cure for type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that has a sudden onset and lasts the duration of the patient's life. The JDRF is the largest charitable funder of and advocate for diabetes science throughout the world.
"It's a great day to play baseball and to be playing in support of such a worthy cause, in front of a great crowd," Adelphi head coach Dom Scala said. "I just enjoy the game of baseball and to give these kids an opportunity to see such a great campus, and a great field and then to have it be in support of a fantastic cause with Willie Randolph and Mickey Rivers here as well is amazing. It's always a pleasure to have the support of the Yankee family."
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Competition for a Cause
The Adelphi University Panthers will take on Hank's Yanks in an effort to raise money for juvenile diabetes. The game will take place on October 17th at 1:00 PM on William J. Bonomo Memorial Field.
Hank's Yanks is a baseball team of New York city players and is sponsored by Hank Steinbrenner. These players come from all types of homes including single-parent homes, foster homes, and many others. The purpose of this team is to allow these kids to play baseball in a competitive environment while keeping them away from drugs, crime, and gang violence. Playing for Hank's Yanks also gives these kids a sense of accomplishment in their lives.
The team is managed by Ray Negron, current Yankees senior advisor and former bat boy. Negron has had much success in managing this team including a championship in the under-18 division at baseball heaven. Also, Negron led the team to victory in the inaugural Boss' cup defeating Team Mariano.
Tickets to the event cost $10 and all proceeds will go towards juvenile diabetes and Adelphi University Athletic Scholarships.
Hank's Yanks is a baseball team of New York city players and is sponsored by Hank Steinbrenner. These players come from all types of homes including single-parent homes, foster homes, and many others. The purpose of this team is to allow these kids to play baseball in a competitive environment while keeping them away from drugs, crime, and gang violence. Playing for Hank's Yanks also gives these kids a sense of accomplishment in their lives.
The team is managed by Ray Negron, current Yankees senior advisor and former bat boy. Negron has had much success in managing this team including a championship in the under-18 division at baseball heaven. Also, Negron led the team to victory in the inaugural Boss' cup defeating Team Mariano.
Tickets to the event cost $10 and all proceeds will go towards juvenile diabetes and Adelphi University Athletic Scholarships.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Panthers Pitching Posing an Early Threat
Although Fall baseball has just begun and the season is a long way off, Head Coach, Dom Scala, is confident is his team's ability to win games thanks to his talent on the mound and in the bullpen. Coach Scala had this to say about what his team's biggest strengths are headed into the 2010-2011 season:
Some returning seniors for the Adelphi Panthers include right hander, Jonathan Gonzalez, who appeared in twelve games, nine of which he started, and finished with a record of 3-4. He finished third on the team with an era of 2.57 and struck out a season high 12 batters versus New Haven on March 25th.
In addition, left hander Salvatore Persico, pitched in nine games, finished with a record of 1-1, and struck out six hitters in 7.1 innings of work.
For a complete list of pitchers and their stats please visit:
http://www.aupanthers.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/adel-m-basebl-mtt.html
Some returning seniors for the Adelphi Panthers include right hander, Jonathan Gonzalez, who appeared in twelve games, nine of which he started, and finished with a record of 3-4. He finished third on the team with an era of 2.57 and struck out a season high 12 batters versus New Haven on March 25th.
In addition, left hander Salvatore Persico, pitched in nine games, finished with a record of 1-1, and struck out six hitters in 7.1 innings of work.
For a complete list of pitchers and their stats please visit:
http://www.aupanthers.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/adel-m-basebl-mtt.html
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