Lizards, Steamers tie, combine for 28 runs in season finale thriller

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HORNELL — On the final day of their season, the Salamanca Lizards — a team that has struggled with consistency on the offensive end — combined […]
‘Quiet confidence’ powers Lizards to 10-8 win over Steamers

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — After watching a six-run lead evaporate, it could be easy to throw in the towel, pack it in and let the mind wander to […]
Costly errors, inconsistent bats lead to Salamanca’s 8-2 defeat at Hornell

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HORNELL — What was, for a moment, set up to be another back-and-forth game between the Salamanca Lizards and the Hornell Steamers, wound up favoring the […]
Lizards fall 11-6 behind defensive mistakes, big innings from Hornell

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HORNELL — After rescuing ties in their first two meetings of the season with the Hornell Steamers, the Salamanca Lizards were unable to come up with […]
In rematch with Hornell, Oilers weather storm, rally late for fifth win

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com HORNELL, NY – Bouncing back from a tough loss, the Olean Oilers put themselves back in the win column with perseverance and persistence, downing the […]
Walk-off RBI sends Oilers home with season-opening loss

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com HORNELL, NY – In their first taste of the summer action, the Olean Oilers’ slim advantage faded quickly as they witnessed the Hornell Steamers steal […]
