For the past ten years, Bob Baxter has been a staple in the Fordham softball dugout and a constant on the summer recruiting trail. Baxter, who is always boasting a smile, a Fordham hat, and one of his colossal championship rings, announced his retirement from coaching after ten seasons as an … [Read more...]
Forgotten Females: Resurgence of Male Sports Overshadows Fordham’s Female Athletes
The glory days are here again at Rose Hill. With the tremendous success of the football team this fall, and the men’s basketball team off to a hot start this season, Fordham Athletics is in the midst of a revival. The recent success of the Rams on the gridiron and hardwood has alumni, faculty, … [Read more...]
Diamond dilemma: Women, softball and baseball
Tweet This week I’m devoting several posts stemming from Monday’s 42nd Title IX anniversary, with an emphasis on cultural issues relating to gender and sports. Here are previous posts on “Title IX, sports and the culture of grievance,” “Pop feminism hits the sports … [Read more...]
NPF: USSSA Pride Rally in Extra Innings, Defeat Chicago Bandits 8-4
ROSEMONT, Ill. – June 17, 2014 - The Pride won game three tonight on a ninth inning pass ball that allowed Caitlin Lowe (above) to cross home plate and score the winning run as the Pride went on to beat the Bandits for the second game in a row, 8-4, taking a 2-1 series lead. The … [Read more...]
Pride Even Series With 6-1 Win Over Bandits in Game Two
ROSEMONT, Ill. – June 15, 2014 - The Pride scored six unanswered runs to come from behind in game two, evening the series with a 6-1 victory over the Bandits. The star of the game was veteran, Cat Osterman. The Pride’s ace pitched a complete game giving up one run on five … [Read more...]
Solid Pitching and Hot Bats Lead Racers 8-1 Win in Series Sweep of Rebellion
Akron, OH – June 15, 2014 - The Racers took the field Saturday looking to extend their four game winning streak. With Rachele Fico (above) in the circle for the Racers, and Sarah Pauly toeing the rubber for the Rebellion, the game looked like a pitchers’ duel from the … [Read more...]
Akron Racers Offense Too Much for PA Rebellion in 18-2 Rout
Akron, OH – June 14, 2014 - Akron Racers jumped out to an early lead on PA Rebellion and captured an 18-2 victory on Saturday at Akron, OH. Five runs in the first three innings allowed Akron Racers to put the game away early. A single by Kelley Montalvo and an RBI single by Ashley Thomas in … [Read more...]
Bandits Shutout Pride in Series Opener, 7-0
ROSEMONT, Ill. – June 14, 2014 - Brittany Cervantes continued to shine as she recorded the winning RBI double, leading the Bandits to a 7-0 shutout of the USSSA Pride in game one of the four game series. Both Monica Abbott (above) and Keilani Ricketts made their season debuts for their … [Read more...]
NPF: Chicago Bandits Hit 3 Homeruns, Top Akron Racers 8-3
Akron, OH – June 9, 2014 – The Chicago Bandits certainly provided a round of entertainment on Monday night in Akron, OH as three home runs powered the Chicago Bandits to an 8-3 victory in seven innings over the Akron Racers. Home runs for the Chicago Bandits came when Brittany … [Read more...]
National Pro Fastpitch: Rebellion Split Series with Pride, 1-1
Game 1 Box Score Game 2 Box Score Hanover, MD – June 3, 2014 - For the second time in their inaugural opening four-game set against the USSSA Pride, the Pennsylvania Rebellion, presented by The Coury Financial Group, fell victim to Cat Osterman as they lost a 1-0 nail biter Tuesday at … [Read more...]