Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
24 CRSCBL Alumni Selected in 2025 MLB Draft
Date:07/15/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
James Quinn-Irons (Aces 2024) was drafted in the 5th round after being named Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Year this spring. Photo by Brandon Lauchnor. Written by Erin Hughes The Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League had 24 alumni chosen in the 2025 MLB Draft, plus at least one more signed an undrafted free agent contract. The Bethesda Big Train had 13 o...
Cropdusters Offense Takes Down Grays, 12-1
Date:07/14/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Mahaley Wise The Cropdusters and Grays met up on Sunday for a mid-morning game. The Grays got an early lead in the game, but ultimately the Cropdusters secured the win, 12-1, piling up runs before a thunderstorm cut the game short. The Grays scored the first run of the game in the second inning. Andy Rivera (Holy Family) started with a lead-off single, moving to ...
Big Train Blank Braves in Dominant Fashion
Date:07/13/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Jack Stashower The Bethesda Big Train defeated the Metro South County Braves 12-0 on Sunday at Shirley Povich Field. The Braves entered Sunday’s contest last in the North Division with a 9-21 record. Their last game was a 10-9 win at home over the Alexandria Aces on Saturday. The Big Train came into the game top of the North Division with a 22-7 record....
Two CRSCBL Alumni Named to MLB All-Star Roster
Date:07/13/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Hunter Brown pitches for the Big Train in 2018. Photo by Niamh Brennan. Written by Mahaley Wise Hunter Brown and Brandon Lowe were both named to the American League All-Star team for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. They were also standout players for Big Train in 2018 and 2014, respectively. From the same roots and rising to the big stage, they have proven themse...
Grays Beat Senators in Shortened Game
Date:07/13/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Erin Hughes The D.C. Grays took a commanding 14-4 victory over the Southern Maryland Senators on Saturday night in Woodbridge. Ryan Soong (WashU) had three stolen bases and Ryan Grace (Lafayette) launched a three-run home run in the victory. Grays righty Owen Basso (Lafayette) started the game with a 1-2-3 top of the first. Soong dropped a one out ...
Wimberly Dominates as Senators Take Doubleheader Nightcap
Date:07/11/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Mahaley Wise After losing the first game of the doubleheader on Friday night, the Senators game back to win the second game against the Cropdusters. Senators pitcher Nick Wimberly (Florida Atlantic) threw five hitless innings while the Southern Maryland offense scored big runs to clinch a 7-0 victory. The Senators jumped ahead in the first inning, scoring two run...
Cropdusters Homer Three Times to Beat Senators in First Game of Doubleheader
Date:07/11/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Mahaley Wise On a hot mid-summer day the Senators and Cropdusters played an even more heated game. The Senators took an early lead but the Cropdusters fought their way back, overpowering their opponents. Ryan O’Bron (Indianapolis) gave an impressive performance for the Cropdusters, pitching the final five innings and locking in a 10-4 win. The Senators cam...
Aces Snap Big Train's Winning Streak with 9-4 Victory
Date:07/11/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Erin Hughes The Alexandria Aces ended the Bethesda Big Train’s 11 game win-streak with a 9-4 victory on Friday night in Alexandria. Filling in for head coach Chris Berset, Aces assistant coach Jen Hammond grabbed her second career head coaching win in the CRSCBL. When asked about her victory, she said, “I am so happy for the guys. This was a big game. We&rs...
Big Train Blank Senators for 11th Straight Win
Date:07/11/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Jack Stashower The Bethesda Big Train defeated the Southern Maryland Senators 8-0 at Shirley Povich Field on Thursday, increasing their winning streak to 11. The Senators came into Thursday’s contest with a 14-11 record. Their last game was a 14-1 loss to the Gaithersburg Giants on Sunday at Criswell Automotive Field. The Big Train entered with a 21-6 record, the...
Thunderbolts Falter as Braves Rally to Victory
Date:07/10/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Mahaley Wise Wednesday night’s game between the Thunderbolts and Braves was a battle, as both teams produced big innings and powerful at-bats. Ultimately, the Braves secured the victory with two home runs and a big fourth inning rally, winning 10-7. The Thunderbolts took the first lead of the game in the third inning with two runs over the Braves. Jack Hurd...
Giants Take Down Grays for Third Straight Victory
Date:07/10/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Erin Hughes The Gaithersburg Giants extended their win streak to three games with a 6-3 victory over the D.C. Grays Thursday night in Gaithersburg. Giants starting pitcher Sean McCabe (College of Charleston) recorded eight strikeouts through five innings to maintain momentum for the Gaithersburg squad. Bryce Rudisill (Mount St. Mary’s) hit his second home ...
After 25 Years, the Thunderbolts Remain a Cal Ripken Sr. League Cornerstone
Date:07/09/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Jack Stashower | Photo by Maya Brichacek In March of 2000, Takoma Park resident Richard O’Connor purchased a collegiate summer league baseball team named the Southern Maryland Battlecats – a name and location that would last for about a month. O’Connor, fueled by the desire to promote youth baseball in his community, moved the team to Silver Spring.&nb...
Big Train Walks Off Aces for Tenth Straight Win
Date:07/08/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Jack Stashower The Bethesda Big Train beat the Alexandria Aces 6-5 on Monday at Shirley Povich Field, extending the team’s winning streak to an even 10 in a row. The Aces came into Monday’s contest with a 14-9 record, the best in the South Division. Their last wins came against the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts on Sunday, winning both games of the...
Grays Bats Outslug Thunderbolts, 12-5
Date:07/07/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Mahaley Wise Monday night’s game against the Thunderbolts and Grays was an electrifying demonstration of power hits, intense inning pitchers duels, and missed opportunities. The Grays jumped out to an early lead, leaving the Thunderbolts behind as they struggled to close the gap. Ultimately, the Grays would walk away with a 12-5 victory as the Thunderbolts left too many m...
2025 All-Star Rosters Announced
Date:07/07/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Congratulations to our 2025 Cal Ripken Sr. League All-Stars! Come watch them in action this Wednesday, July 9 at Shirley Povich Field in Bethesda. The All-Star Game begins at 7 p.m. but make sure to come early for the 2025 Hall of Fame induction at 6 p.m. NORTH ALL-STARS SOUTH ALL-STARS Combined Rosters (North and South) Buy your All-Star Game tickets here! If you can't ma...
Kell Leads Cropdusters to 11-3 Win Over Braves
Date:07/06/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Erin Hughes The Olney Cropdusters took an 11-3 win over the Metro South County Braves on Sunday afternoon in Olney. Cropdusters left fielder Andrew Kell (Salisbury) went 2-for-3 with two home runs – including a grand slam – four total runs, and six RBI to lead the game offensively. Right fielder Koy Swanson (Gaston) went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases ...
Big Train Shuts Out Grays to Sweep Sunday Doubleheader
Date:07/06/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Mahaley Wise After a back-and-forth first game, the Big Train had a more secure win in the second game of the doubleheader as they swept the set. Bethesda scored an early run in the first inning and kept the Grays scoreless throughout the game. The Big Train overpowered the Grays with strong defense and powerful offense. The Big Train battled early to score the ...
Big Train Rallies Late to Outpace Grays in Doubleheader Opener
Date:07/06/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Mahaley Wise | Photo by Maya Brichacek The first game of Sunday’s doubleheader between Big Train and the Grays was a high energy showdown, with both teams showcasing explosive hitting and electric baserunning to rack up big runs. A late inning surge boosted Big Train to an 8-5 win over the Grays. The Grays started the scoring in the second inning. T...
Cropdusters Deliver Fireworks in Unforgettable Holiday Win
Date:07/06/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Mahaley Wise On Saturday, July 5th, the Olney Cropdusters hosted the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts for a night of fastballs and fireworks. Stadium seating sold out long before the night's events, but people could still purchase parking tickets to watch the game and fireworks in a nearby field, all from the comfort of their lawn chairs. Families from around the area came...
Big Train Take Down Giants for Seventh Straight Win
Date:07/06/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Jack Stashower The Bethesda Big Train defeated the Gaithersburg Giants 9-7 on Saturday at Shirley Povich Field, improving their record to a league best 18-6. The Giants entered Saturday’s contest with a 5-20 record. Their last game was a 9-2 win over the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts at home on Thursday. The Big Train had won their last six games entering Sat...
Aces Best Braves, 5-2
Date:07/05/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Derek Almeda had four hits in the Aces' win. Written by Erin Hughes | Photo by Maya Brichacek Following a 9-3 loss in the completion of a makeup game Saturday afternoon, the Alexandria Aces bounced back to beat the Metro South County Braves 5-2 in Alexandria on Saturday night. Cooper Hums (Western Michigan) singled to start off the home half of the first...
Braves Rally Back to Down Grays, 6-5
Date:07/03/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Erin Hughes In a game that Metro South County Braves head coach Chris Warren called “a big team win,” the Braves overcame a 5-0 first inning deficit to defeat the D.C. Grays on Thursday night in South County. The Grays found themselves with the bases loaded and only one out in the top of the first. The first four runs were scored on a hit by pitch, two wal...
Strong Pitching Carries Senators Back into Win Column
Date:07/03/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Jack Stashower The Southern Maryland Senators beat the Alexandria Aces 4-2 at Frank Mann Field on Thursday, reclaiming their spot atop of the South Division. The Senators entered Thursday’s contest on a five-game losing streak, their last loss coming against the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts at Blair Park on Monday. The Aces came into the game at the top of t...
Big Train Rolls On, Silencing Cropdusters' Surge
Date:07/03/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Mahaley Wise As the season progress; teams have grown more cohesive and defenses tougher, intensifying the game as they fight for every chance to score. The Olney Cropdusters have had a strong run this week, climbing to second place in the North Division standings behind the Bethesda Big Train, making Thursday’s game all the more crucial to their postseason hopes. However...
Big Train Celebrates Local Female Baseball Leagues on Women in Sports Night
Date:07/03/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Mahaley Wise | Photo courtesy of Bethesda Big Train The Bethesda Big Train hosted a Women in Sports Night on Wednesday night. They reached out to the local community and supported local women’s teams such as the DC Girls Baseball and the Eastern Women’s Baseball Conference. Everyone came together that night over a shared love of the game and to promote an em...
Westley's Big Hit is Enough for Big Train Win Against Thunderbolts
Date:07/02/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Mahaley Wise The first game of the doubleheader between Big Train and the Thunderbolts went in favor of Big Train. It was a defensive battle that prevented runners from advancing and scoring runs. Big Train was able to find an opportunity to break the defensive wall and took full advantage coming away with the win, 2-1. Both teams went scoreless for the first three inn...
Trailing Last Week, Cropdusters Resume the Game and Retake the Lead to Beat Giants
Date:07/02/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Mahaley Wise An unfinished game for the Cropdusters and Giants was a back-and-forth nail-biter that was paused on June 26. When it resumed on July 2, it ended with a Cropduster rally to win it all. The game was a test of endurance and performance for both teams as they battled for the lead. Each inning brought new, exciting runs and plays for the teams. The Cropdusters...
Back for a Fourth Summer, Jimmy Kirk Makes His Mark on the Cropdusters
Date:07/02/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Mahaley Wise | Photo by Maya Brichacek Jimmy Kirk (Millersville) is in his fourth year with the Cropdusters, and he has become a staple for the team, a household name in the Olney area. Every year, the Cropdusters management looks forward to welcoming their hero home to the ballpark. “Every time he comes here, he just turns it on, he’s kind of the ene...
Cropdusters Bats Too Much for Grays
Date:07/01/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Written by Jack Stashower The Olney Cropdusters beat the DC Grays 14-5 at Woodbridge High School on Monday. The Cropdusters came into Monday’s contest with an 11-10 record. Their last game was a 3-1 loss at Frank Mann Field against the Alexandria Aces. The Grays played two games against the Gaithersburg Giants on Sunday, winning both of them and moving into first plac...
Big Train Wins Back-and-Forth Battle in Extras, 15-13
Date:07/01/2025 Source:Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League
Josh Skowronski hit two home runs in the Big Train's 15-13 victory. Written by Erin Hughes | Photo courtesy of Bethesda Big Train The Bethesda Big Train grabbed a 15-13 extra innings win over the Metro South County Braves on Monday night in South County. Braves infielders and Bryant teammates Aleksei Goldhill and Ryan Santangelo each led the way of...
