FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Bravehearts Welcome Alex Dion to 2018 Coaching Staff
Date:02/01/2018 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
As the Worcester Bravehearts enter their fifth season, they will do so with a new face in the dugout while a familiar face will hang up his cleats for a spot in the front office. Assistant Coach Kevin Hartigan — who was the second employee in team history when he was hired in November, 2013 — is retiring from coaching and moving into the Bravehearts’ front office. Westborough-nat...
Bravehearts Reveal First 2018 Signees
Date:11/19/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
The Worcester Bravehearts announced the signing of five Central MA players who will join the team for the 2018 season. The announcements were made at St. John’s High School on Thursday, November 16 during the team’s Heart Stove Reception. Two St. John’s alumni will return to the Bravehearts’ pitching staff when the team opens its 2018 season on May 30. Shrewsbury-resident ...
Summer Is Scheduled
Date:11/08/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Chelmsford, MA— On Wednesday, November 8, Futures Collegiate Baseball League Commissioner Chris Hall published the 2018 Futures League regular season schedule. The Futures League’s eighth season — and the Worcester Bravehearts' fifth — will open on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. **To view the Worcester Bravehearts 2018 schedule, click here.** The Bravehearts will begin at h...
2017 Organization of the Year
Date:11/03/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Chelmsford, MA: The Futures Collegiate Baseball League is proud to announce that the Worcester Bravehearts have been named the Futures League's 2017 Organization of the Year. On Friday, Futures League Commissioner, Chris Hall, announced that the Worcester Bravehearts received the league’s top distinction for the third time in their four years of existence. Since 2014, the Bravehea...
Heart Stove Reception Returns
Date:10/26/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
The Worcester Bravehearts are excited to announce the upcoming ‘Heart Stove’ event sponsored by Masis Staffing to welcome local baseball stars and industry experts for a spirited baseball discussion. The event will take place on Thursday, November 16 at 7:00 PM, with a pre-event reception beginning at 5:30 PM in the Robert R. Jay Performing Arts Center at Saint John’s High School...
2017 Attendance Up 6%
Date:08/15/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Worcester, MA: Fresh off another deep playoff run that took the Bravehearts to the Futures League Championship Series for a 4th consecutive year, the team has once again been recognized by Ballpark Digest (www.ballparkdigest.com) among the top ten in the country based on average and total attendance in the 2017 season. The Worcester Bravehearts drew 65,957 fans in 28 openings this summer ave...
Bravehearts' Miracle Season Comes to an End
Date:08/12/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Nashua, NH- Worcester’s historic season came to an end in Nashua as they fell in game two of the FCBL championship series. The final score was 2-0 as the Bravehearts did not manage to get much offense going. Sebastian Gruszecki started for Worcester pitching 4 innings, giving up only 1 run and 5 hits. Justin Willis came in for relief and pitched 2 1/3 IP giving up one run. Frank Moscatiello...
Silver Knights Steal Game One
Date:08/11/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Worcester, MA- After winning four consecutive games, Worcester found themselves in the FCBL championship series for the fourth straight year. Unfortunately, Worcester came out on the losing end of the first game, falling 4-1 to the Silver Knights. The Bravehearts scored in the first, but that was the only offense they managed to get. Dante Ricciardi singled to left field, scoring Kevin Doody. Aft...
Playoff Schedule Updated
Date:08/11/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
With a 3-1 win at Pittsfield on the final day of the regular season, the Worcester Bravehearts have qualified for the FCBL Playoffs as the #6 seed. Here is the look at the playoff seedings: #1 - Brockton Rox (first round bye) #2 - Bristol Blues (first round bye) #3 - Wachusett Dirt Dawgs #4 - Pittsfield Suns #5 - Nashua Silver Knights #6 - Worcester Bravehearts Tuesday, August 8 at ...
Bravehearts Sweep Brockton
Date:08/10/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Brockton, MA- In one of the most back-and-forth games of the season, it was Worcester who came out on top. After battling with the Rox for the early parts of the game, Worcester broke it open and eventually won the game 13-8. Sean Mellen got the start for Worcester, but Brockton jumped on the lefty early. Mellen allowed a two run home run to Chris Berry in the first inning and Worcester found the...
Worcester Takes Game One
Date:08/09/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Worcester, MA- After a win against the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs advancing Worcester to the second round, the Bravehearts came back home for game one of a best-of-three series against the Brockton Rox. In the first game, Worcester continued their hot streak with a 4-3 victory. In typical Worcester Bravehearts fashion, the team got off to an early first inning lead. After Rafael Bournigal started the i...
Bravehearts Advance to the Second Round
Date:08/08/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Leominster, MA- Two days after Worcester was unsure if they would even be playing postseason baseball, they will now advance to the second round against the Brockton Rox. Worcester beat the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 9-2 in a single elimination game to advance to the semi-finals. As they have done many times in the regular season, Worcester got the scoring going early. With the bases loaded in the firs...
Bravehearts Qualify for Playoffs
Date:08/06/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Pittsfield, MA- Two seasons ago, Worcester started the season 2-10 and slid into the final playoff spot of the season. With a 3-1 win on Sunday night, Worcester once again clinched a playoff berth on the last game of the season. During the 2015 season, Worcester won the FCBL championship. Things did not look good for starting pitcher Sebastian Gruszecki early, as he gave up his lone run in the fi...
Blues Sweep Double-Header Against Bravehearts
Date:08/05/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Worcester, MA- Coming into the double-header, Worcester had a chance to clinch a playoff berth with a split of the double header. Instead, Bristol took the first game 4-3 and the second 7-0. In the first game, Kevin Stone took the mound for Worcester. Because it was a suspended game that was originally scheduled as the first game of a doubleheader on July 12th, it started in the third inning and ...
WORCESTER’S OFFENSE SILENCES NASHUA
Date:08/04/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Nashua, NH — The Worcester Bravehearts were an offensive force in Friday’s game against the Nashua Silver Knights. Worcester notched 21 hits and scored 12 runs to win the game 12-4 at Holman Stadium. The game was very high in energy with both teams fighting for a spot in the 2017 Futures League playoffs. Billy Devito started for Worcester on the mound. Devito didn't have his best ...
Wachusett Gains the Split
Date:08/03/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Leominster, MA— The Bravehearts managed just 3 hits off of Willie Krajnick and Sam Steeves, as they lost the nightcap of Thursday’s doubleheader. Wachusett combined for three home runs and their pitching staff shut down Worcester’s lineup throughout the entire seven inning game. The Dirt Dawgs jumped out to a lead in the second inning, when Jake Byrne blasted a two-run homer to...
Extra Innings Thriller in Wachusett
Date:08/03/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Leominster, MA— The Bravehearts combined for three home runs, including two in the eighth, to beat the Dirt Dawgs in the first game of a doubleheader. The game was originally scheduled for seven innings, but it went into extras after Worcester blew a three-run lead in the fifth. The Bravehearts would score three runs in the eighth to take the lead for good. Worcester struck first in the thi...
Nashua Continues Success Over Worcester
Date:08/01/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Worcester, MA- After a win in Pittsfield, the Bravehearts came back home to face Nashua yet again. Worcester’s bats never got fully going, and they fell 4-2. The ‘Hearts got started early in the first as they have done many times in the past. Pat Demarco reached on an error by the third baseman Cam Cook. Greg Kocinski then doubled in Demarco to give Worcester the early lead. However, ...
WILLIS SHINES AGAINST SUNS
Date:07/31/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Pittsfield, MA — The sun was out in Western Massachusetts on Monday as were the arms and bats for the Worcester Bravehearts, who were victorious over the home team Pittsfield Suns, 7-2. The offense for Worcester jumped out to an early lead, while the pitching helped maintain that same lead. Justin Willis got the ball and the win for Worcester tonight. Willis had a very strong outing g...
Silver Knights Silence Bravehearts’ Late Rally
Date:07/30/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Worcester, MA- After a well-earned day off, Worcester faced off against the Nashua Silver Knights. Worcester found themselves down 10-2 in the final inning, but rallied for 5 runs. Unfortunately, that was not enough as Worcester fell 10-7 to Nashua. Sebastian Gruszecki started for Worcester. The righty from Florida Gulf Coast had a relatively short outing going 3 1/3 IP giving up 5 runs, 9 hits a...
Bravehearts’ Bats Get Silenced
Date:07/28/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Worcester, MA- After two consecutive walk-off wins, Worcester looked to continue their magic. Seacoast had other plans. The Mavericks shut out Worcester and earned a 4-0 win. Seacoast got the scoring started in the first inning after Jimmy Palmer reached on a walk to lead off the game. Julian Bury than bunted to advance Palmer to second. Palmer took third on the play, as there was no Bravehearts ...
Worcester Continues Their Walk-off Magic
Date:07/27/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Worcester, MA- With less than two weeks left in the regular season, Worcester needs every win they can get as they continue to fight for a playoff spot. For the second straight home game, the Bravehearts were able to walk off in the ninth inning. This time, with a 4-3 victory over the Pittsfield Suns. As they have done many times in the past, Worcester was able to score in the first inning. Kevin...
Baseball Draught Comes to the H.I.P.
Date:07/26/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
The Worcester Bravehearts and Austin Liquors have teamed up to host the first Baseball Draught: an event that combines craft beer from Massachusetts breweries with great baseball at Worcester's Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field. Thursday, July 27th Gates Open at 6:00 / Serving continues until 9:00 Price: $25 in advance / $30 at the gate Breweries confirmed: Castle Island Downeast Cide...
NASHUA OFFENSE TOO MUCH FOR WORCESTER
Date:07/26/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Nashua, NH — The Silver Knights tacked on four runs in the first inning and didn't let go of the lead for the remainder of the night in a 9-4 victory over the Bravehearts Wednesday night. A four run first, a two run third, and a three run eighth was enough for Nashua as Worcester pushed and fought, but couldn’t quite get the edge they needed. Newly-added Connor Lehmann got his fir...
Worcester Walks Off Against The Vineyard
Date:07/25/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Worcester, MA- Coming down the playoff stretch, every game has been important for this Bravehearts team. Worcester walked off in the bottom of the ninth with an 8-7 victory over Martha’s Vineyard in one such important game on Tuesday night. Worcester got the game started early in the first. Kevin Doody reached on a walk and then proceeded to steal second. Doody then scored after an error by...
Bravehearts Bite Back
Date:07/24/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Worcester, MA- After a big loss to the Dirt Dawgs Sunday, Worcester answered back on Monday night, winning 8-5. Despite multiple home runs by Wachusett, the Bravehearts were able to pull out a victory. The scoring got started in the second inning for Worcester. They jumped on Dirt Dawgs' starter Edward Baram early as Rafael Bournigal started things off with a one out single. Catcher Brett Cof...
Dawgs Pounce On Bravehearts
Date:07/23/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Worcester, MA- After a come-from-behind victory against Brockton, Worcester looked to carry the momentum into their game against Wachusett. From the start, the Dirt Dawgs had the game locked up as they scored 6 runs in the first, winning the game 18-8. The scoring started early with a Mike Coggeshall hitting a sacrifice fly bringing in the first run of the game. Zack Tower followed with a t...
Bravehearts Bounce Back Against Brockton
Date:07/22/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Worcester, MA- After losing a heart-breaker in a home run derby in the previous game against Wachusett, Worcester bounced back in a big way. The Bravehearts scored 5 runs in the 7th inning to beat the Brockton Rox 6-4. Brockton got the scoring started early in the second inning, after Kyle Ruth walked with two outs and then stole second base. He was brought home on a Jake Rosen single to gi...
Dawgs Bite Bravehearts in Home Run Derby
Date:07/21/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Worcester, MA- Coming out of the All-Star break, Worcester looked to come out strong against Wachusett. Although the game remained tied 2-2 after 10 innings, the Dirt Dawgs dominated the home run derby. Wachusett got things started in the early first inning. Bradley Wood singled with one out and advanced to third on a Mike Coggeshall single. Wood then scored on a passed ball, giving the Dir...
BRAVEHEARTS SEND EIGHT TO ALL-STAR GAME
Date:07/18/2017 Source:FCBL: Worcester Bravehearts
Bristol, CT — Eight Worcester Bravehearts players were named to the West All-Star team for Tuesday night’s all-star game at historic Muzzy Field in Bristol, CT. Marist’s Greg Kocinski, New Haven’s Joe Caico, Hartford’s Billy DeVito, and Dartmouth’s Trevor Johnson were all in the starting lineup, while Maine’s Kevin Doody, Rollins’ Brian Auerbach, Mai...
