
Connecticut’s Summer Baseball Scene Thrives with All-Star Spotlight
From the NECBL to the Connecticut Collegiate Baseball League, a wave of home-grown talent is set to light up Heroes Field on July 11.
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From the NECBL to the Connecticut Collegiate Baseball League, a wave of home-grown talent is set to light up Heroes Field on July 11.

Despite congenital heart disease and severe vision problems, 11-year-old Derek Stickelman shines in the Arapahoe Youth League playoffs, drawing admiration from coaches, teammates, and his family.

The University of Iowa baseball team lost 4-3 to Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament, with key performances from Swails, Mitchell and Frost unable to prevent a ninth‑inning defeat.
The Hawkeyes lost a close game in Omaha, with Ben Swails leading the offense and the pitching staff showing mixed results, before turning their attention to a upcoming matchup against Purdue.

In a tightly contested America East tournament game, UMass Lowell pulled away in the 11th inning to defeat Bryant 7‑5, ending the Bulldogs' season and sealing a memorable victory in Vestal, New York.

In Vestal, New York, the Bryant baseball team saw its season conclude with a heartbreaking 7‑5 loss to UMass Lowell after an 11‑inning battle that featured four unearned runs and a late rally that fell just short.

The America East Conference revealed its all‑conference baseball teams, recognizing a wave of standout performances by Bryant University players.

The Bulldogs' standout performers were recognized on the All‑America East teams, with historic milestones and academic honors highlighted before the team faces UMass Lowell in the opening round of the 2026 tournament.

The Hawkeyes erased a 5-0 deficit, powered by two home runs from Nerat and a nine‑strikeout outing from Alivo, to defeat Purdue 10-7 in the first game of their series.

The Bulldogs close out their regular season with a Friday doubleheader versus Marist, aiming to extend a historic 2‑0 edge while standout performances from Ellis Garcia, Casey Wensley, Gavin Greger, Carlos Irizarry and Justin Hackett add extra intrigue.

Bryant University’s baseball team secured an 11‑1 win over Stonehill College, highlighted by Justin Hackett’s 3‑for‑4 effort, a two‑run homer from Cam Papetti, and a combined nine strikeouts from the pitching staff.