NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball

    Noriega Named America East Player of the Week For April 1-8

    Date:04/09/2024   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

      The America East conference announced today that Blues’ player and current Bryant Bulldog Gavin Noriega was named player of the week for the week of April 1st.  The Bryant senior went 7-14 (.500 batting average) with two doubles and two home runs in the Bulldogs’ sweep over UAlbany and victory over Brown.  Noriega went 2-4 in an 11-1 win over the Great Danes with a ...


    Noriega Off to a Hot Start for Bryant University

    Date:03/06/2024   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    The Bryant Bulldogs currently have 12 home runs on the young season thus far. Out of those 12, half of them have been hit by Gavin Norgeia. The 22-year-old from the Bronx has been on quite a tear so far this year. Noriega has a career high in home runs already and the Bulldogs are only eight games into the year. He also comfortably leads the team in batting average, on-base percentage, and ...


    Blues Announce 10 Returning Players to Bristol for 2024

    Date:02/29/2024   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues announced today, February 21st, that 10 players from the 2023 roster will be making their returns to Bristol for the upcoming season.   These 10 returners include catcher Billy Sullivan, first baseman Gavin Noriega, utility player Skye Selinsky, first baseman/third baseman Cal Parrillo, second baseman and pitcher Jordan Payton, and pitchers Chad Fedeli, Landon Wh...


    Bristol Blues to Host 2024 NECBL All-Star Game

    Date:02/29/2024   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

      Bristol, CT - 27 January, 2024         The Bristol Blue are excited to announce that they will be hosting the New England Collegiate Baseball League 2024 All-Star Game. The game will be held on July 21st, 2024 at 5:10 pm at the historic Muzzy Field. Gates will open at 2:00 pm as a Home Run Derby will precede the game. This much-anticipated event will feature the...


    Martha's Vineyard fall to Blues in 5-3 upset

    Date:06/20/2021   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    The NECBL Southern Division leaders Martha’s Vineyard Sharks were defeated by the Blues in an enthralling game on Saturday night.        The Blues came into this one off the back of a stunning victory versus the Mystic Schooners on Friday night.         After a wild pitch and a couple of errors the Sharks quickly found them...


    Dorighi homers as Blues snap 9 game losing streak

    Date:06/19/2021   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    It was an electric night at Muzzy Field as the Blues finally captured that elusive second win in front of almost 500 fans.        The Bristol squad started off a little shaky, giving up two runs in the first inning off the back of an overthrow and a sacrifice fly from Mystic’s Christopher Brito.        The third inning also prov...


    Coley extends hitting streak, Knight makes debut in home loss to Newport

    Date:06/14/2021   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    The Bristol Blues suffered their seventh loss of the season on Sunday in a 6-2 loss to the Newport Gulls.  The Gulls currently find themselves in first place in the NECBL Southern Division.        Connecticut native, Chad Knight made his debut for Bristol.  Knight started behind the plate and bagged himself a base hit and an RBI in what will hopefully be t...


    Valley Blue Sox narrowly defeat Blues 4-2 in hard fought bout

    Date:06/11/2021   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    The team from Holyoke came into this match up in third place, while the struggling Blues find themselves in last place of the NECBL Southern Division. Jack Moore got the start on the mound for the Bristol outfit, recording four strikeouts in five innings of work.    The story has been the same for the Blues so far this season, as two errors in the first inning once again proved to be ...


    Bristol bats continue to struggle in 4-0 loss to Martha's Vineyard

    Date:06/10/2021   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

      The Bristol Blues took on the Martha's Vineyard Sharks in a midweek matchup on Wednesday.  Bristol came into the game in second to last place in the Southern Division of the NECBL.          The Sharks came into the game with only one previous game under their belt, an 8-3 victory over Ocean State being their only game.     ...


    Blues Take on Ocean State in Second Matchup

    Date:06/08/2021   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    The Bristol squad came into Monday night with a record of 1-2, falling to Mystic 9-1 this past Saturday.  Ocean State found themselves in last place, also losing to Mystic in a 12-11 loss on Sunday.      It has been a slow start for Bristol as they once again welcomed the Ocean State Waves to Muzzy Field.  Last time out against Ocean State, the Blues mustered eight runs i...


    NECBL Announces Cancellation of 2020 Season

    Date:05/27/2020   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

      May 1, 2020 For Immediate Release NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – The New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) has announced that its board of directors, comprised of executives from its 13 member teams and officers, have voted to cancel the 2020 summer collegiate baseball season.  This decision was reached after a careful and thoughtful review of the guidance from federal, ...


    Bristol Blues partner with United Way to collect canned food to help supply non-profit organizations

    Date:05/21/2020   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    Published on Thursday, 21 May 2020 13:48 Written by BRIAN M. JOHNSON @brianjohnsonBP    BRISTOL – The United Way of West Central CT collected canned food donations at two locations Thursday, in an effort to help supply non-profit organizations that meet the needs of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The can drive was held in the parking lot of the United...


    Three former Blues selected in 2017 MLB Draft

    Date:06/14/2017   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    Secaucus, NY — Three former Bristol Blues players — Dominic LoBrutto, Willy Yahn and Ryan Costello — were selected Wednesday afternoon on the third day of the 2017 MLB draft. The trio all played for the Blues two years ago in 2015 during the team's inaugural season.  LoBrutto, a junior at Florida International University, was taken in the 1...


    Brown allows no runs to lead the Bristol Blues past the Nashua Silver Knights 6-0

    Date:08/02/2016   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    Ben Brown kept the Nashua Silver Knights (30-20) off the board during his six innings of work and the Bristol Blues (23-26) beat the Nashua Silver Knights, 6-0. Brown allowed two hits, two walks and struck out four. The Bristol Blues left no doubt in the outcome with five runs in the eighth. The Bristol Blues scored in the eighth on , , a groundout by Tyler Roberts, and a single by Chris Villa. Ga...


    Key at bat helps the Brockton Rox defeat the Bristol Blues, 4-1

    Date:07/31/2016   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    Ethan Lichtenberg came off the bench and never even had to swing his bat as Lichtenberg reached on a in the seven to lead the Brockton Rox (25-24) to a 4-1 win over the Bristol Blues (22-26) on Sunday at Campanelli Stadium. With the score tied at one in the seventh inning,. Eric Keating handled the Bristol Blues' lineup with ease, racking up seven strikeouts. Keating allowed one earned run on five...


    The North Shore Navigators' offense erupts for 14 runs in blowout victory over the Bristol Blues

    Date:07/28/2016   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    The North Shore Navigators (23-24) continued to pile up the runs on Thursday, scoring four runs in the last three innings, en route to an easy 14-1 win over the Bristol Blues (21-25) at Fraser Field. The North Shore Navigators scored six runs in the fifth on the North Shore Navigators scored in the fifth on an RBI triple by Mike DAcunti, an RBI single by Nick DiBenedetto, a two-run double by Chris...


    The North Shore Navigators' late runs seal 11-3 blowout over the Bristol Blues

    Date:07/24/2016   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    The North Shore Navigators (21-24) scored three runs in the seventh to cap an 11-3 win over the Bristol Blues (21-23) on Sunday. The North Shore Navigators scored in the seventh on , a hit by pitch, and a fielder's choice. Christian Cabrera got on base five times in the game for the North Shore Navigators. He singled in the seventh inning. The Bristol Blues had no answer for Brian Burke, who kept ...


    The Bristol Blues take out the Seacoast Mavericks with help from Chauvin, 7-4

    Date:07/23/2016   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    The Bristol Blues (21-22) beat the Seacoast Mavericks (28-14) 7-4 on Saturday at Muzzy Field behind Austin Chauvin, who collected three hits. He singled in the third, fourth, and eighth innings. Isaiah Musa put together a nice outing. Musa held the Bristol Blues hitless over 2 1/3 innings, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out three. Sebastian DiMauro recorded his first win of the year...


    The Bristol Blues fourth-inning burst enough to top the Pittsfield Suns, 15-3

    Date:07/22/2016   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    An eight-run explosion in the fourth inning hoisted the Bristol Blues (20-22) to a 15-3 win in seven innings over the Pittsfield Suns (16-24) at Wahconah Park on Friday. The Bristol Blues scored in the fourth on an RBI single by Nick Conti, an RBI single by Conti, a two-run single by Austin Chauvin, an RBI double by Zach Scott, an RBI single by Brandon Grover, an RBI single by Chris Villa, and an ...


    Arcuri helps the Bristol Blues down the Pittsfield Suns 8-5

    Date:07/21/2016   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    Lorenzo Arcuri had two extra base hits, sparking the Bristol Blues (19-21) to an 8-5 victory over the Pittsfield Suns (15-23) on Thursday at Muzzy Field. He singled in the third inning, tripled in the fifth inning, and doubled in the sixth inning. It was a good day at the plate for the Pittsfield Suns' Al Zachary. Zachary went 3-4, drove in one and scored two runs. He singled in the fourth and six...


    Offenses dominate as the Seacoast Mavericks outscore the Bristol Blues 9-8

    Date:07/20/2016   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    Fans were treated to a high-scoring affair Wednesday as the Seacoast Mavericks (26-13) outscored the Bristol Blues (18-21) 9-8. The two teams combined for 27 hits in the game. Elias Macias went a perfect 3-3 at the dish for the Seacoast Mavericks. He doubled in the third inning and singled in the second and sixth innings. Tyler Beck improved to 2-2 on the year by picking up the win for the Seacoas...


    The Brockton Rox outdone by Conti and the Bristol Blues, 3-2

    Date:07/19/2016   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    The Bristol Blues (18-20) beat the Brockton Rox (17-22) 3-2 on Tuesday at Muzzy Field behind Nick Conti, who went 2-4. He singled in the fourth and eighth innings. Justin Lasko was effective even in defeat, mowing down eight the Bristol Blues batters and allowing two runs. It was a good day at the plate for the Brockton Rox's Ishmael Edwards. Edwards went 2-4 and drove in one. He singled in the si...


    Emond allows no runs to lead the Torrington Titans past the Bristol Blues 5-0

    Date:07/17/2016   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    Malachi Emond kept the Bristol Blues (17-20) off the board during his seven innings of work and the Torrington Titans (14-22) beat the Bristol Blues, 5-0. Emond allowed four hits, four walks and struck out four. Mikey Arman racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Torrington Titans. He homered in the fourth inning. Sebastian DiMauro baffled the Torrington Titans, striking out three batters. The Brist...


    The Bristol Blues' late runs seal 10-3 blowout over the Torrington Titans

    Date:07/16/2016   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    A three-run ninth inning sealed a 10-3 win for the Bristol Blues (17-19) over the Torrington Titans (13-22) on Saturday at Fuessenich Park. The Bristol Blues scored in the ninth on an RBI single by James Brown and a two-run double by Lorenzo Arcuri. Brown racked up two RBIs on three hits for the Bristol Blues. Mike Munson brought the heat against the Torrington Titans during his outing. The Torrin...


    The Worcester Bravehearts take out the Bristol Blues with help from Bournigal, 4-3

    Date:07/15/2016   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    Rafael Bournigal went 2-4 and hit a home run, sparking the Worcester Bravehearts (26-9) to a 4-3 victory over the Bristol Blues (16-19) on Friday at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitto. He homered in the first inning and singled in the fourth inning. Pat McGowan had an impressive outing against the Bristol Blues' lineup. McGowan held the Bristol Blues hitless over 2 1/3 innings, allowed no earned runs...


    The Bristol Blues outdone by Tower and the Worcester Bravehearts, 6-4

    Date:07/14/2016   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    Zack Tower collected three hits, sparking the Worcester Bravehearts (25-9) to a 6-4 victory over the Bristol Blues (16-18) on Thursday at Muzzy Field. He homered in the second inning and singled in the fourth and sixth innings. Zach Whitaker pitched lights out for the Worcester Bravehearts. The Bristol Blues managed just three hits off of the the Worcester Bravehearts' pitcher, who allowed two ear...


    The Pittsfield Suns get key pinch-hit in 10-9 victory over the Bristol Blues

    Date:07/10/2016   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    Thomas Hughes was cold coming off the bench, but Hughes warmed up quickly as Hughes stroked a key pinch-hit double in the nine to lead the Pittsfield Suns (17-27) to a 10-9 win over the Bristol Blues (21-25) on Sunday at Wahconah Park. With the Pittsfield Suns trailing by three, Hughes came to the plate and doubled, bringing home Jake Goodreau, Justin Glover and Al Zachary. Hughes racked up three ...


    The Bristol Blues escape the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs behind Fuentes' 10 strikeouts, 13-1

    Date:07/09/2016   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    Izzy Fuentes struck out 10 batters to lift the Bristol Blues (17-20) to a 13-1 win over the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs (14-22) at Muzzy Field. Seven runs in the first three innings helped the Bristol Blues blow out the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs. A hit by pitch in the first inning and a two-run double by Austin Chauvin and a sacrifice fly by Andrew Kendrick during the second inning supplied the early offense ...


    Arcuri's walk-off single send the Bristol Blues home winners, 6-5

    Date:07/08/2016   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    A walk-off single from Lorenzo Arcuri brought home the winning run for the Bristol Blues (15-16) in a 6-5 victory over the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs at Muzzy Field on Friday. Arcuri racked up two RBIs on three hits for the Bristol Blues. He tripled in the third inning and singled in the fifth and ninth innings. Mike Kreiger pitched lights out for the Bristol Blues. The Wachusett Dirt Dawgs (11-19) mana...


    Arcuri helps the Bristol Blues down the Marthas Vineyard Sharks 3-2

    Date:07/07/2016   Source:NECBL: Bristol Blues Baseball  

    Lorenzo Arcuri had two extra base hits, sparking the Bristol Blues (14-16) to a 3-2 victory in six innings over the Marthas Vineyard Sharks (14-17) on Thursday at Vineyard Baseball Park. He tripled in the first and third innings. Jake Farrell was hot from the plate for the Marthas Vineyard Sharks. Farrell went 1-3, drove in one and scored one run. He homered in the fourth inning. Scott Creedon rec...