Ocean State Waves
Petosa, Caldon Sweep Week Eight
Date:04/16/2024 Source:Ocean State Waves
Spring has graced us across the northeast, making us even more excited for the anticipated summer season, just 50 days away. Closing out week eight of the collegiate baseball season, we’ve been thoroughly enjoying keeping up with all our players' successes, making the player of the week selection process more difficult as the weeks trail on. Two players who thoroughly stood out to us thi...
Rhody Natives Sweep Player of the Week
Date:04/09/2024 Source:Ocean State Waves
Now well into the 2024 collegiate season, our guys are gearing up for the remainder of their collegiate seasons before embarking on a new journey in the Ocean State. For this weeks players of the week, that journey doesn’t require them to cross state lines. In an Ocean State sweep, three Rhode Island-based players took home the crown following their incredible performances for their respecti...
Oliver, Co-Pitchers of the Week Electrify in Week 7
Date:04/02/2024 Source:Ocean State Waves
With the anticipation of the summer seasons rapidly escalating, the boys of the Ocean State are finding their pace and their place within their respective lineups. As most teams prepare for the second half of the season with conference play looming on the horizon, three Waves have really shown up throughout the midseason mania. The competition has thoroughly stepped up, forcing us to name co-pitch...
McAndrews, Caldon Flourish in Week Six
Date:03/26/2024 Source:Ocean State Waves
With the season now well underway, our Waves are not only finding their footing in their respective programs, but consistently putting up impressive numbers. Two new additions to the Ocean State Waves roster highlighted the weekend, earning themselves player of the week honors for the sixth week of the collegiate baseball season. The most valuable players of week six goes to catcher Thomas McAndre...
Ocean State Natives Shine in Week Five
Date:03/19/2024 Source:Ocean State Waves
After another astounding weekend in the collegiate baseball atmosphere, the seasons are getting hot and our guys are stepping into their roles to contribute in big ways. Our hometown boys in particular highlighted the weekend, making the Ocean State proud! Earning Player of the Week honors are South County natives Zac Zyons and Evan Maloney. Taking home Rienzi Pasta Player of the Week Hon...
Lovich, Mastroianni Re-Claim Player of the Week Honors
Date:03/12/2024 Source:Ocean State Waves
Week five is underway within the collegiate baseball atmosphere while conference play looms in the near future for our athletes who have consistently dominated across all aspects of the game. Lighting up the scoreboard once again, and earning Rienzi Pasta Player of the Week honors for a third time in the young 2024 season is sophomore first baseman, Jackson Lovich. Extinguishing opponents on the m...
Lovich, Caldon Dominate in Week Three
Date:03/05/2024 Source:Ocean State Waves
Now three weeks in to the collegiate baseball season, things are gearing up across the nation. In an already exciting season, we’ve seen our share of upsets in the competitive slate that is division I baseball, which only fuels the love for the game. Two players from the 2024 Waves roster have had red-hot starts to their season through three weekends. Your week three Pitcher of the Week, pre...
Cooney, Blood Earn Week 2 Player of the Week Honors
Date:02/27/2024 Source:Ocean State Waves
The 2024 season is off to a hot start as the second week of collegiate baseball concludes. With excitement on the rise between record rookie outings, unranked upsets and major comebacks across the league, two new Waves are making splashes for their respective teams. Earning Rienzi Pasta Player of the Week honors is freshman infielder Ryan Cooney from the University of Oregon. As for on the bump, j...
Lovich, Mastroianni Shine in NCAA Opening Weekend
Date:02/20/2024 Source:Ocean State Waves
After a long 239 days, collegiate baseball is back in full-swing as two new additions to the Waves roster made immediate impacts throughout their season-opener weekends. This week’s highlighted athletes hit the road and battled hard to be named the first co-player’s of the week for the 2024 Waves. Earning Rienzi Pasta Player of the Week honors, sophomore infielder Jackso...
Waves eliminated by Gulls in quarterfinal series decider
Date:08/03/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
NEWPORT, RI - The Ocean State Waves fell 7-1 to the Newport Gulls in their playoff series decider on Wednesday, officially ending their 2023 season in the quarterfinals. With the series knotted at one in the opening round of the postseason, the stage was set for the 10th and final meeting of the year between the two Pell Bridge rivals with the season on the line. With everything to play for, it w...
Waves fall to Gulls to force series decider
Date:08/02/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
WAKEFIELD, RI - The Ocean State Waves could not complete the series sweep of the Newport Gulls on Tuesday, falling 11-4 at Old Mountain Field to force a series decider. The two teams got off to a quick start, exchanging blows as early as the first inning. Newport got on the board first when an error by Christian Ficca at first allowed Tyler Hare to reach first on two outs. This would end up...
Waves knock off top-seeded Gulls in first game of playoff series
Date:08/01/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
NEWPORT, RI - For the second straight game, the Ocean State Waves rallied late to come back from behind against the Newport Gulls to take the first game of their playoff series on Monday. Coming into the game, the Waves were winless against the Gulls at Cardines Field on the season, and were 2-5 against them on the year. In similar fashion to the previous mee...
Waves vs. Gulls playoff matchup to air on ESPN+
Date:07/31/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
NEWPORT, RI - Monday's first-round playoff between the Ocean State Waves and the Newport Gulls will be broadcasted exclusively on ESPN+, the league announced on Sunday. The broadcast is the second such that the Waves have played on the national streaming platform, and the fourth time for the Gulls. The first Waves game to be broadcasted on ESPN+ this...
Waves clinch playoffs with dramatic walk-off win
Date:07/30/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MA - On Saturday, the Ocean State Waves officially clinched the eighth and final wild card seed in the 2023 NECBL playoffs with a double header sweep of the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks on the final day of the regular season. How it happened: Game one - Ocean State 7-6 Martha’s Vineyard Ma...
Playoff scenarios: 7/29/23
Date:07/29/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
WAKEFIELD, RI - For the second straight year, the playoff fate of the Ocean State Waves will come down to the final day. Ahead of today's doubleheader, the Martha's Vineyard Sharks currently occupy the final spot, just 0.5 games ahead of Ocean State. Locked into a three-way battle for the eighth and final playoff spot with the Sha...
Waves fall 7-3 to Gulls, set the stage for season-defining finale
Date:07/28/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
NEWPORT, RI - The Ocean State Waves fell 7-3 to the Newport Gulls at Cardines Field for the third time this season on Friday, as the fight for the final playoff spot will come down to the last day of the season for the second straight year. The Waves initially took the lead at the top of the first when Drew Holderbach grounded out to bring home Alex Ramirez for his second run in as many games, bu...
Waves fall to Schooners in weather-delayed home finale, 6-3
Date:07/27/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
WAKEFIELD, RI - In the final home game of the year on Thursday, the Ocean State Waves fell 6-3 to the Mystic Schooners in a five-hour, weather-delayed marathon that ended just before midnight at Old Mountain Field. The loss was the first in three games for the Waves, and third against the Schooners on the year. The Waves fell to 18-22-1 with the loss,...
Waves hold on for second straight win to keep playoff hopes alive, 6-5 over Navigators
Date:07/27/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
LYNN, MA - The Ocean State Waves held on for a narrow 6-5 win at Fraser Field against the North Shore Navigators on Wednesday, their second straight win to keep their playoff hopes alive. In similar fashion to their 6-1 win over Newport, this contest was dictated by early offense from the Waves. A rapid start saw them load the bases with their first three bat...
Waves throw season-high 18 strikeouts in dominant pitching performances, 6-1 over Gulls
Date:07/23/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
WAKEFIELD, RI - The Ocean State Waves delivered a dominant performance Saturday night, defeating the Newport Gulls 6-1. The key to the victory was their impressive strikeout ratio. Parker Bard (Dayton) was phenomenal for the Waves throughout the night, starting and striking out seven batters in 4.2 innings. Although he allowed one run during his performance, his substitute, Jeremy Urena (UR...
Waves Fall Short Against Westerns in a 7-0 Defeat
Date:07/22/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
By James Zullo - Ocean State Waves Public Outreach Intern WAKEFIELD, RI - The Ocean State Waves couldn't catch a break on Friday night as they faced off against the Danbury Westerns, ending the game with a disappointing 7-0 loss. The game kicked off with promise for the Waves as second baseman Jack Brooks (Oregon) showed patience at the...
Waves shut out by Navigators at home, 7-0
Date:07/20/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
WAKEFIELD, RI - The Ocean State Waves were shut out by the North Shore Navigators on Thursday, falling 7-0 to their Coastal Division foes at Old Mountain Field. The loss was their tenth of their last 12 games, and only the second time the Waves have been held scoreless at home all season. With the win, the Navigators improved to 2-4 against the Waves on the season and maintaine...
Ficca selected as Waves NECBL All-Star Home Run Derby participant
Date:07/20/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
By James Zullo - Ocean State Waves Public Outreach Intern LYNN, MA - The Ocean State Waves first basemen Christian Ficca (Georgetown) will be representing the Waves at Fraser Field in the home run derby this Sunday, July 23. Fans and teammates alike are buzzing with excitement for Ficca being selected to participate in the 2023 NECBL home run derby, which will take place during the...
Waves Broadcaster selected as NECBL All-Star Eastern Division Broadcaster
Date:07/20/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
LYNN, MA - For the first time ever, an Ocean State broadcaster will represent the Eastern Division at the 2023 New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) All-Star Game. Nathan Robillard will work alongside Vermont’s Noah NcLane, having been selected by their broadcasting peers, team officials, and front office representatives. Per a league release: &...
Waves snap five-game skid in defensive showdown, 2-1 vs. Blues
Date:07/19/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
BRISTOL, CT - The Ocean State Waves snapped a five-game losing skid on Wednesday in a 2-1 defensive battle vs. the Bristol Blues at Muzzy Field. Hits were few and far between in the opening three frames, but the Waves took advantage of an early opportunity when David Mershon nailed a one-out solo shot over the right field fence to give the Waves the lead at t...
Seven Waves to feature in 2023 NECBL All-Star Game
Date:07/19/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
By James Zullo - Public Outreach Intern, and Nathan Robillard - Broadcaster/Director of Media Relations LYNN, MA - With the rosters officially released for Sunday’s 2023 New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) All-Star Game, seven Ocean State Waves will head to Fraser Field to represent the East Division. Garrett Howe (Samford University - 2B), Brodey Heato...
Blue Sox edge Waves in thrilling 4-3 contest
Date:07/18/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
By James Zullo - Ocean State Waves Public Outreach Intern WAKEFIELD, RI - The Ocean State Waves and the Valley Blue Soxs engaged in a thrilling nine-inning matchup on Tuesday night, with the Blue Soxs emerging victorious in a close 4-3 contest. The Waves had a golden opportunity to extend the game into extra innings. The game's action kick...
Former Ocean State Wave Signs with Los Angeles Angels
Date:07/16/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
By James Zullo - Ocean State Waves Public Outreach Intern WAKEFIELD, RI - Just as the 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft wrapped up, the Ocean State Waves celebrated another former player signing with the Los Angeles Angels on July 12. Will McGillis played one season with the Waves and four years at Southern Mississippi before finishing his collegiate ca...
Waves vs. Sharks postponed due to rain
Date:07/16/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
OAK BLUFFS, MA - Due to projected thunderstorms in the forecast, Sunday's meeting between the Ocean State Waves and the Martha's Vineyard Sharks at the Shark Tank has been postponed. The two teams will now face off in a doubleheader at Old Mountain Field on July 29, with the two seven-inning contests slated for 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. ...
Sharks win second straight against Waves, 7-5
Date:07/15/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
WAKEFIELD, RI - Late season struggles continued for the Ocean State Waves on Monday, who fell 7-5 to the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks at Old Mountain Field in their fourth consecutive loss. The loss, their second straight against the Sharks and eighth in their last nine games, saw the Waves fall further below the .500 mark with only 10 games to play, as they dropped to ...
Waves fall to Gulls, 11-3 in third straight loss
Date:07/15/2023 Source:Ocean State Waves
NEWPORT, RI - The Ocean State Waves fell to their third straight loss at Cardines Field on Friday night, in an 11-3 defeat to the Newport Gulls. The loss was the seventh in the last eight games for the Waves, who dropped to 15-17-1 and fell to fourth place in the Coastal Division for the first time this season. The two teams stayed scoreless through th...
