NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
Blue Sox dominate in final game of 2025 season
Date:07/30/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By Matt Kotfila HOLYOKE, Ma. - Although Valley will not return to the playoffs after appearing a season ago, the Blue Sox culminated their 2025 campaign on a high note. On a humid Wednesday evening in which they hosted the Upper Valley Nighthawks, the Blue Sox played one of their most important games yet with major playoff implications - although their fate was ultimately out of their hand...
Blue Sox Win Nailbiter 4-3 over Blues
Date:07/27/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By: Brennan McGrevy Holyoke, MA - The Valley Blue Sox hosted the Bristol Blues in what was a phenomenal game. Bristol (25-17) scored two runs in the top of the second. Blues’ Dean Oneill singled, which was then followed by a Thomas Ahlers single. The first baseman Trevor Hansen smacked a double into left to score Oneill and Ahlers. The Blues were in business up 2-0. V...
Schooners overwhelm Blue Sox, steal prime playoff position
Date:07/26/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By Matt Kotfila HOLYOKE - The top four teams in each division earn a spot in the NECBL playoffs, and that fact was likely on the forefront of the Mystic Schooners and Valley Blue Sox minds heading into Saturday’s contest. Just a half a game apart in the standings before first pitch, the Blue Sox (18-21) and Schooners (19-21) battled with major playoff implications on the line. The wi...
VALLEY BLUE SOX TO HOST A VARIETY OF EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Date:07/24/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By: Brennan McGrevy HOLYOKE, MA – The Valley Blue Sox are excited to announce Westfield Bank Night will come to the Mack on Saturday, July. 26 at 6:35 p.m. Come cheer on your Blue Sox as they take on the Mystic Schooners, and fans will receive a free souvenir cup. You won’t want to miss the action. On Sunday, July. 27, Valley will be hosting the Bristol Blues on Millers Sunday ...
Blue Sox’s Isaac Wachsmann Rips Two Homers to Lead Valley Over Mainers
Date:07/19/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By: Brennan McGrevy Holyoke, MA - The Valley Blue Sox had great offensive success in their 14-11 victory over the Sanford Mainers. Valley (16-19) had the bats going early thanks to shortstop Michael Elko and right fielder Isaac Wachsmann, however, Sanford (18-18) started the offensive explosion first. In the top of the first, Mainers' Zack Kent singled up the middle to ...
Valley’s Isaac Wachsmann blasts two home runs in same inning of Saturday’s win
Date:07/19/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By Matt Kotfila HOLYOKE - When the Blue Sox were down 10-3 in the early goings of Saturday’s matchup with the Sanford Mainers, a new addition to the lineup acted as the spark plug for a comeback. Right fielder Isaac Wachsmann belted two home runs in the bottom of the third inning, allowing Valley to take their first lead of the day. After launching a homer to start the inning&...
Blue Sox Capture Gritty Win over Danbury
Date:07/17/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
DANBURY, Mass. - The Valley Blue Sox came into Rogers Park and handed the Danbury Westerners their 18th loss of the season. It began with Valley jumping ahead early by capitalizing on clutch hitting and baserunning. The top of the second consisted of Nicholas Spaventa scoring to put the Blue Sox up 1-0. Hayden Perry joined the party just an inning later by crushing a solo home run, extending the ...
Valley Falters to First-Place Blues in Road Battle
Date:07/16/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
BRISTOL, Conn - The Valley Blue Sox had concepts of a mid-game push, but ultimately fell 9-4 Wednesday night at Muzzy Field. Valley (14-17) found itself in an early deficit after Bristol ran in three runs in the third inning. Trevor Hansen, Thomas Ahlers and Dean O'Neill were catalysts towards the Blues' 3-0 lead. The Blue Sox showed life in the fourth with three runs that evened the sco...
Confidence key in Blue Sox win over top-seeded Newport
Date:07/15/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By Matt Kotfila HOLYOKE - “The big word we used today pregame was confidence,” said Valley Blue Sox manager Endy Morales post game Saturday, on the heels of a 2-1 win over the division leading Newport Gulls. A tie through the first six innings of the game culminated when Valley outfielder Chris Carson lifted a single into the outfield that scored the eventual winning run in Andrew Lo...
Blue Sox Pitcher Beau Elson Had An Incredible Game On The Mound
Date:07/15/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By: Brennan McGrevy Holyoke, MA - Valley Blue Sox Starting Pitcher Beau Elson had himself a productive day on the mound. Elson faced 15 batters and struck out five of them. He allowed only three hits, one run and zero walks through four innings of work. Elson is a local Western Massachusetts native. He is from Hadley, MA and a sophomore at Fordham University. The Hadley nat...
Three Blue Sox Selected to Represent Valley at 2025 All Star Game
Date:07/13/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By Matt Kotfila The 2025 NECBL All Star Game in Upper Valley, Vermont, has announced their rosters for the upcoming game. The South Division roster includes three Blue Sox players, who will represent the team on July 20. SELECTIONS CP, Andrew Wertz: Wertz has earned the role of closing pitcher for the South Division this year, posting a dominant 0.59...
Ocean State Defeats Valley 6-5 in Thrilling Game One of Doubleheader
Date:07/11/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By: Brennan McGrevy Holyoke, MA - The Valley Blue Sox were the away team for the first game in the doubleheader at Mackenzie Stadium against the Ocean State Waves. Valley’s third baseman Wyatt Hunt had himself an incredible day at the plate. Hunt went four for four with three singles, a double, two runs scored and one RBI. Blue Sox’s Bryan Matuschat relief pitcher led ...
Bristol Blues Defeat Valley Blue Sox 6-2 on Springfield Thunderbirds Appreciation Night
Date:07/10/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By: Brennan McGrevy Holyoke, MA - The Valley Blue Sox hosted the Bristol Blues at Mackenzie Stadium on Springfield Thunderbirds Appreciation Night. The Blues (19-10) held down the fort and won in convincing fashion 6-2. Blue Sox (13-14) Head Coach Endy Morales shared his thoughts about the tough loss. “One impolison, [Bristol] had six runs on one hit,” Morales s...
VALLEY BLUE SOX TO HOST IRISH NIGHT
Date:07/10/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By: Brennan McGrevy HOLYOKE, MA – The Valley Blue Sox are excited to announce Irish Night is coming to Mackenzie Stadium on July. 11 at 6:35 p.m. The event will start off with the Irish National Anthem, before the Blue Sox take on the Ocean State Waves. The pregame ceremonies will take place at 6:15 p.m. You won’t want to miss the excitement, there will be Irish step dancers, b...
Blue Sox Rally Late, Stun First-Place Gulls in Extras
Date:07/09/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
NEWPORT, R.I. - In one of their most exciting wins of the season, the Valley Blue Sox completed a four-run comeback victory to defeat the Division-leading Newport Gulls, 6-6, in extra innings Wednesday night at Cardines Field. Valley got the show started early thanks to Gavin Schrader giving Valley a 1-0 lead early in the first inning. The Gulls were not concerned about Valley's fast sta...
Blue Sox defeated in back and forth contest on First Responders’ Day, 8-7
Date:07/06/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By Matt Kotfila HOLYOKE - On First Responders’ Day at MacKenzie Stadium, where members of the Holyoke Fire and Police Departments were honored, the Valley Blue Sox narrowly fell to the visiting Danbury Westerners. The Westerners quickly jumped in front, as centerfielder Garrett Larsen launched a home run over the left field wall during the game’s first at-bat. The early offense set ...
Blue Sox’s Sebastian Mexico’s Offensive Success Continues
Date:07/06/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By: Brennan McGrevy Holyoke, MA - Valley Blue Sox Left Fielder Sebastian Mexico, had himself a day at Mackenzie Stadium. He went two for five with two RBIs on the day. The left fielder hit a single, a ground out RBI and a double. Mexico leads the New England Collegiate Baseball League in RBIs with 23 on the season. His impressive batting average of .345 ranks fifth in the NECBL. Th...
Blue Sox Suffer 8-6 Loss to North Adams
Date:07/03/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By: Brennan McGrevy Holyoke, MA - The Valley Blue Sox hosted the North Adams SteepleCats at Mackenzie Stadium in a thrilling game. Valley (11-11) could not get the job done in a crushing 8-6 loss to North Adams (6-14). Blue Sox’s center fielder Mike Lucarelli started the bottom of the first with a walk, he then proceeded to steal second and third to put a runner...
Blue Sox Fall Short in Wild Battle Against Upper Valley
Date:07/02/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
HARTFORD, VT. - The Maxfield Sports Complex held a wild affair as the Upper Valley Nighthawks rallied past the Valley Blue Sox in a 10-7 contest. The loss snapped the Nighthawks' six-game losing streak and stopped any momentum the Blue Sox were trying to build over their road trip. Valley wasted no time as they brought in two runs in the second inning thanks to RBI contributions from Nicholas...
Valley Blue Sox to Host Red White and Blue Game Tommorow
Date:07/02/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
HOLYOKE, Mass. - July 3, 2025 - The Valley Blue Sox are set to celebrate America and pay homage to local heroes at Mackenzie Stadium tomorrow night. Red, White, and Blue Game - July 3: Tomorrow night, fans are invited to dress patriotically as the Blue Sox take on the North Adams Steeplecats. Special edition USA-themed hats will be available for purchase at the merchandise stand. Gates open at 5...
Blue Sox Open July with 4-2 Win Over Mainers
Date:07/01/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
SANFORD, Maine - The Valley Blue Sox held off a late push from the Sanford Mainers to capture a 4-2 victory Tuesday night at Goodall Park. The win puts Valley securely back above .500 at 11-9 as they continue their playoff push in the Southern Division. Gregory Shaw had a powerful start on the mound, pitching five no-hit innings while striking out four and walking two. The team's starting pit...
Blue Sox fall to Danbury on ‘Miller’s Monday’ 13-4
Date:06/30/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By: Brennan McGrevy Holyoke, MA - Defensively the Valley Blue Sox struggled against the powerful Danbury Westerners offense. Danbury (8-9) crushed Valley (10-9) 13-4 on Monday night. Westerners’ designated hitter Jack Lutte had himself a day going four for six on the night with 2 RBIs. Valley’s head coach Endy Morales wants to see the defense be better early on....
First inning surge leads Blue Sox past Sharks
Date:06/28/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By Matt Kotfila A four-run first inning was the catalyst for a dominant Blue Sox win on Saturday, as they handily defeated the visiting Martha’s Vineyard Sharks by a final score of 6-2. After an error by Vineyard’s Harley Goodner opened the scoring, Valley piled on three more runs. The runs scored on a Gavin Schrader single, a Mike Lucarelli double and a Cade Carr sacrifice fly. ...
Blue Sox fall to Mountaineers despite sixth inning surge
Date:06/28/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By Matt Kotfila The Valley Blue Sox suffered defeat on Friday despite a rally in the sixth inning that saw them score four runs and take the lead. Down 3-0 to the visiting Mountaineers, Valley went on a run that featured a Rees Kozar two run double, a Clay Burdette sacrifice fly and an additional run on a throwing error. Vermont responded in the top of the seventh with a Jaylen Hernandez two ru...
Sharks Defeat Blue Sox in Extra Innings 8-5
Date:06/26/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By: Brennan McGrevy Holyoke, MA - The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks defeated the Valley Blue Sox in a thrilling extra innings game. The excitement started early when Blue Sox’s center fielder Clay Burdette crushed the first pitch to left for his league leading fifth homer to put Valley up 1-0. The Sharks swam their way back into the game in the top of the third. Viney...
Blue Sox Demolish Divison-Leading Blues
Date:06/25/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
BRISTOL - The Valley Blue Sox came into Muzzy Field and rode two offensive surges to capture a 12-5 win over the Bristol Blues. The win extends Valley's win streak to four while improving their record to 9-6. In a game that started as a pitching duel, it quickly turned into an offensive explosion by Valley. Starting pitcher for the Blue Sox, Gregory Shaw, dominated the first four innings whil...
VALLEY BLUE SOX TO HOST BARK IN THE PARK
Date:06/24/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By: Brennan McGrevy Valley Blue Sox to host Bark in the Park at Mackenzie Stadium HOLYOKE, MA – The Valley Blue Sox are excited to announce a fan favorite event is returning to the Mack: Bark in the Park, sponsored by Teddy Bear Pools and Spas, returns to Holyoke on Friday, June 27. Bring your dog to the Blue Sox's game to help support them in their matchup against t...
Blue Sox win on ‘Miller’s Monday’ for the first time in 44 years
Date:06/23/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By Matt Kotfila HOLYOKE - For the first time in 44 years, the Holyoke Millers returned to MacKenzie Stadium for Monday night baseball. Donning their blue and yellow throwback uniforms, the Blue Sox got the bats going early. Valley scored three runs in the first two innings, highlighted by a 402 foot solo shot by outfielder Clay Burdette. “It was a fastball, kind of center cut,&rdquo...
Blue Sox’s Clay Burdette crushes a 402 foot home run in Blue Sox win
Date:06/23/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By: Brennan McGrevy Holyoke, MA - Valley Blue Sox center fielder Clay Burdette had himself an impressive home run at Mackenzie Stadium. Burdette was patiently waiting for his opportunity to hit the perfect pitch delivered by Mystic Schooners starting pitcher Mike Poncini. “It was a fastball and it was kind of center cut,” Burdette said. “I didn&rsquo...
Blue Sox cruise by Vermont 12-4
Date:06/22/2025 Source:NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
By: Brennan McGrevy Montpelier, VT - The Valley Blue Sox had a great night at the plate against the Vermont Mountaineers. Valley’s designated hitter, Sebastian Mexico, had himself yet another great game. Mexico went two for four with one RBI, a walk and had himself a nice home run. He is third in the entire New England Collegiate Baseball League with an impressive batting average of ....
