IBL: Burlington Herd

    Burlington Herd Announce Relocation Plans for 2019

    Date:10/02/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

    BURLINGTON – The Burlington Herd, members of the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) today announced that the team has been approved by the IBL to relocate to Welland, Ontario and Welland Stadium for the 2019 IBL season. “At the end of every season we conduct a complete review of our operating structure. Although continued park improvement efforts spearheaded by the Herd through communi...


    Baycats Down Herd to Take 2-0 Series Lead

    Date:08/11/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

      By: Ken Beckett BURLINGTON -- The Barrie Baycats took a commanding 2-0 series lead on the road on Saturday, beating the Burlington Herd 6-1 to head home with a chance to clinch the best-of-five series. Barrie received another dominant performance from their starting pitcher after a complete game shutout from Frank Garces in Game One. In Game Two, it was right-hander Matt St. Kitts who pi...


    Post-Season Game Day Preview: Baycats at Burlington - Game 2

    Date:08/11/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

      By: Ken Beckett BURLINGTON – Down 1-0 in their first round match-up, the Burlington Herd return home to Casey Cosgrove Field hoping to get back on track and even their best of five post-season series against the Barrie Baycats on Saturday evening. First pitch for Game Two is scheduled for 6:05PM and tickets can be picked up at the Cosgrove Field front gate. The Herd were unable to...


    2018 First Round Playoff Preview - Baycats vs. Herd

    Date:08/08/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

    By Ken Beckett BURLINGTON – As the Barrie Baycats look to complete the drive for five and capture their fifth-straight IBL Championship, the Burlington Herd hope to play spoiler and put an early end to Barrie’s championship ambitions in the first round of the 2018 IBL Playoffs.  The Burlington Herd enter the playoffs looking to build on what the club accomplished last ...


    Herd Announce Postseason Schedule

    Date:08/07/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

    Burlington - The Burlington Herd, members of the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) announced today the schedule for their Quarter-Final match up with the Barrie Baycats. Game 1: Thursday, Aug. 9, at Barrie 7:30 p.m. Game 2: Saturday, Aug. 11, at Burlington 6:05 p.m. Game 3: Sunday, Aug. 12, at Barrie 7 p.m. *Game 4: Monday, Aug. 13, at Burlington 7:15 p.m. *Game 5: Tuesday, Aug. 14, at Barrie 7:3...


    Game Day Preview: Maple Leafs at Burlington

    Date:08/02/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

      By: Ken Beckett BURLINGTON – Returning home to Casey Cosgrove Field for the final time this regular season, the Burlington Herd look to enter the playoffs on a winning note, taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. Already picking up a win this week, the Herd take on the Maple Leafs, a team that they beat in their previous meeting on July 15 in Toronto. The Herd already pick...


    Boatto dominates in Herd win

    Date:07/30/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

    HAMILTON – Chris Boatto needed just 71 pitches in a complete-game six-hitter as the Burlington Herd beat the Hamilton Cardinals 4-1 Monday night at Bernie Arbour Memorial Stadium. Boatto (2-4) struck out six and didn't walk a batter. His only blemish was Chris Beer's solo home run in the bottom of the eighth.  Offensively, Justin Gideon went 2-for-4 with two runs and a stolen ...


    Herd Offense Sputters in 9-2 Loss to Red Sox

    Date:07/28/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

      By: Ken Beckett BURLINGTON -- Despite racking up 14 strikeouts against Brantford hitters, the Burlington Herd couldn't get anything going offensively, falling 9-2 at home to the Red Sox on Saturday. Herd right fielder Vaughn Bryan drove in both Burlington runs on Saturday afternoon, launching a solo home run in the first inning, his third homer of the 2018 season. That was followed b...


    Game Day Preview: Red Sox at Burlington

    Date:07/28/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

      By: Ken Beckett BURLINGTON – Having won three of four games against them this season, the Burlington Herd return home for their fifth and final meeting of the 2018 regular season against the Brantford Red Sox on Saturday. The margin of victory in those three wins have been large for Burlington, outscoring the Red Sox by a total of 31-8. That includes the two clubs’ most recen...


    Bryan powers Herd past Red Sox

    Date:07/26/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

    BRANTFORD – Vaughn Bryan doubled twice and drove in three to lead the Burlington Herd to an 11-5 win over the Brantford Red Sox Wednesday night at Arnold Anderson Stadium. Bryan also walked and scored three times apiece as Burlington improved to 11-20. Reese O'Farrell had three hits and four RBI, while Andrew Mercier and Cooper Lamb each went 2-for-5 with an RBI. Nolan Pettipiece had ...


    Herd and Majors Split Doubleheader in Burlington

    Date:07/21/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

      By: Ken Beckett BURLINGTON -- The Burlington Herd and the London Majors split a Saturday doubleheader at Casey Cosgrove Field, with the Herd winning the first game 8-6 and the Majors picking up a 6-5 extra innings win in the second game. Herd Win First Game 8-6 The Herd took the lead early in the second inning of the first game, scoring three runs as both Jon Thibodeau and Nolan Pettipi...


    Game Day Preview: Majors at Burlington Doubleheader

    Date:07/21/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

      By: Ken Beckett BURLINGTON – Making up for a game that was rained out earlier this month, the Burlington Herd take on the London Majors in a doubleheader at Casey Cosgrove Field on Saturday. The first game of the doubleheader is scheduled to begin at 4PM, while the second game will start 45 minutes after the conclusion of its predecessor. Advanced tickets can be purchased at IBLHer...


    Herd Can't Solve Royals Pitching in 8-2 Loss

    Date:07/19/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

      By: Ken Beckett BURLINGTON -- On the backs of strong pitching performances, the Guelph Royals shut down the Burlington bats as the Herd fell 8-2 at home on Thursday. Guelph starting pitcher Yomar Conception was solid on the mound for the Royals, registering eight strikeouts over seven innings of work, giving up five hits and just two earned runs. The win improves the Dominican pitcher...


    Game Day Preview: Royals at Burlington

    Date:07/19/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

      By: Ken Beckett BURLINGTON – Winners of two of their last three games, the Burlington Herd return home to Casey Cosgrove Field to host the Guelph Royals on Thursday night. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15PM and tickets are available at the front gate and can be purchased in advance at IBLHerd.com. The Herd return home after seeing their modest two-game winning streak come to an e...


    Tyler Herr Promoted to Pacific Association

    Date:07/18/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

    BURLINGTON - The Burlington Herd, members of the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) announced today that 6'8 right-handed relief pitcher Tyler Herr has signed with the San Rafael Pacifics of the Pacific Association for the remainder of the 2018 season. To say the departure of Tyler Herr from the Herd bull-pen leaves a big pair of shoes to fill would be overstating the obvious on two level...


    Herd Double Up Maple Leafs 4-2

    Date:07/15/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

    By Ken Beckett, Photo by Craig Aikin TORONTO – The Burlington Herd picked up their first road win at Christie Pits this season, doubling up the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 for their second win in a row. The Herd got the win in Toronto just 24 hours after thumping the first-place Kitchener Panthers 11-4 at home to improve their record to 9-17. The loss, meanwhile, is the Leafs’ fourth in ...


    Herd Hit Parade Trumps Panthers 11-4

    Date:07/14/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

      By: Ken Beckett BURLINGTON -- It was an impressive day at the diamond for the Burlington Herd, picking up 14 hits in a dominant 11-4 win over the first place Kitchener Panthers on Saturday. The Herd capitalized on early mistakes by Panthers starting pitcher Christian Hauck, scoring five runs in the bottom of the first inning as Hauck gave up five walks, hit a batter and threw a wild pitc...


    Game Day Preview: Panthers at Burlington

    Date:07/14/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

      By: Ken Beckett BURLINGTON – The dog days of summer have arrived as everybody’s favourite day of the season takes place on Saturday with the Burlington Herd set to host the Kitchener Panthers on Bark In The Park Day. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05PM and fans are encouraged to bring their furry friends for a dog day afternoon at the park. Tickets are $6 and include a guaran...


    Herd Rally Falls Short in 8-6 Loss to Baycats

    Date:07/12/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

      By: Ken Beckett BURLINGTON -- Despite a rally in which they added five runs in the late stages of the ball game, the Burlington Herd fell short in their comeback bid, losing 8-6 to the Barrie Baycats on Thursday night. The Herd jumped out to an early 1-0 lead thanks to an RBI triple from Vaughn Bryan that scored Mattingly Romanin in the bottom of the first inning. The triple was Bryan...


    Game Day Preview: Baycats at Burlington

    Date:07/12/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

      By: Ken Beckett BURLINGTON – With just a handful of home games remaining on the schedule, the Burlington Herd return to Cosgrove Field to host the Barrie Baycats on Thursday night. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15PM and tickets can be purchased at the front gate or at IBLHerd.com. The Herd return home after a tough loss on the road against Barrie on Sunday, falling 13-4. The Bayc...


    Herd Bats Kept Quiet in 3-0 Loss to Cardinals

    Date:07/07/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

      By: Ken Beckett BURLINGTON – Less than 24 hours after putting up a season-best ten runs in Brantford, the Burlington Herd saw their bats cool off on Saturday afternoon, falling 3-0 at home to the Hamilton Cardinals.   Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Lazar threw a gem on the mound at Casey Cosgrove Field, picking up a complete game shutout to improve his record to 2-...


    Game Day Preview: Cardinals at Burlington

    Date:07/07/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

      By: Ken Beckett BURLINGTON – Having won two of three match-ups against Hamilton this season, another chapter in 2018’s Skyway Series is set to be written on Saturday as the Burlington Herd return home to Casey Cosgrove Field to host the Cardinals. Saturday is Strikeout Cancer Day in support of the Terry Fox Foundation in honour of Casey Cosgrove. Casey, who lost his battle wi...


    Gideon's four hits spark Herd

    Date:07/06/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

    Photo by Crystal Young BRANTFORD – Justin Gideon went 4-for-5 to lead the Burlington Herd to an 10-2 win over the Brantford Red Sox Friday night at Arnold Anderson Stadium. Gideon singled twice and doubled twice and also scored twice and added two RBI. Vaughn Bryan had two hits, three runs and an RBI, Mattingly Romanin drove in a run, Canice Ejoh had two hits and an RBI, Andrew Mercier dr...


    Herd Rained Out With Bases Loaded Against Majors

    Date:07/05/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

      By: Ken Beckett BURLINGTON – Threatening with the bases loaded, one run scored already, and just one out, the skies opened up in the fourth inning and forced umpires to postpone the rest of Thursday night’s home game between the Burlington Herd and the London Majors. The Herd jumped out to an early 4-0 lead courtesy of the long ball. It was Mattingly Romanin and Vaughn Bryan ...


    Game Day Preview: Majors at Burlington

    Date:07/05/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

      By: Ken Beckett BURLINGTON – After a rain out and a stretch of road games, the Burlington Herd return home for the first time in two weeks on Thursday night to host the London Majors. The Herd’s last “home” game at Casey Cosgrove Field came back on June 21st, in what was actually billed as an away game against the Hamilton Cardinals due to delays in their field ge...


    Herd's streak continues with victory

    Date:06/30/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

    GUELPH – The Burlington Herd's streak continues. Since beating Guelph 6-3 earlier this month, Burlington has alternated between wins and losses each game since. Saturday afternoon's 8-4 win over the Royals at David E. Hastings Stadium was the 11th straight time it has happened. Vaughn Bryan had two hits, two RBI and two runs to pace the Herd's offence. Reese O'Farrell singl...


    Tropical Night: Thursday, July 5th

    Date:06/24/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

    The Burlington Herd's first game of summer! What other way to celebrate than getting tropical at Casey Cosgrove Field! First 100 fans in attendance will receive a free Burlington Beer Fest cup. Don't forget to wear your Hawaiian shirt as one lucky fan will win for best dressed! For more information on tickets visit iblherd.com or call 905-630-9036. ...


    Saturday's Herd Game Postponed Due to Rain

    Date:06/23/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

    BURLINGTON - The Burlington Herd game against the Toronto Maple Leafs scheduled for Saturday has been postponed due to rain. A make up date will be announced soon. Tickets for Saturday's game may be exchanged for any remaining regular season home game at Cosgrove Field. ...


    Herd Take Skyway Series Lead With 7-6 Win Over Hamilton

    Date:06/21/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

    By: Ken Beckett BURLINGTON -- In a back and forth battle that saw the lead change hands three times, the Burlington Herd picked up a 7-6 win over the Hamilton Cardinals on Thursday night to take the 2018 Skyway Series lead. The Herd jumped out to an early 4-0 lead after the second inning, able to capitalize on two Hamilton errors in the first two innings when Mattingly Romanin scored in the firs...


    Herd Sign Washington Nationals Prospect Conner Simonetti

    Date:06/21/2018  Source:IBL: Burlington Herd 

      BURLINGTON – The Burlington Herd, members of the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL), announced today the signing of Washington Nationals prospect Conner Simonetti for the remainder of the 2018 season. A 13th round draft pick by the Washington Nationals in the 2016 MLB Draft, Conner spent two seasons in the Nationals organization. Simonetti, a Rochester, NY native, joins the Herd aft...