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Brooklyn All-Stars Combine for National League Win

August 24, 2012 – 3:42 pm

Jamestown Jammers Manager Angel Espada certainly knew what he was doing when he decided to pitch three of the four Brooklyn All-Star pitchers in the first three innings of this season’s New York Penn League All-Star Game at Mahoning Valley on Aug. 13 in front of 5,897 fans.
With leaders in both strikeouts and ERA, each Cyclone threw a scoreless inning to open the game (Luis Mateo struck out two in the first inning; John Mincone struck out two more in the second inning; and Hansel Robles allowed just one hit in the third). read more »

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Citizen Kane’s Bay Ridge Beat: August 16, 2012

August 17, 2012 – 11:50 am

Editor’s Note: “Citizen Kane’s Bay Ridge Beat” was created by late Bay Ridge Eagle Community Editor Tom Kane, who passed away in February 2011 after a brave battle with cancer. This column, now penned by Friends of Tom Kane, continues to publish as a tribute to its creator.

Strolling along … Who pays these weathermen, anyway? After constant thunderstorm warnings spooked organizers into canceling the third installment of “Summer Stroll on 3rd” last week, we were befuddled when 6 p.m. rolled around and the rain had all but stopped for the night. What a shame!
Still, it is better to be safe than sorry. read more »

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Brooklyn All-Star Robles Flirts With Perfection

August 13, 2012 – 5:57 pm

“A double no-hitter going into the eighth inning! What can you say? Their pitchers were real good and Robles was just spectacular,” exclaimed Brooklyn Manager Rich Donnelly after a classic pitchers’ duel that ended in a 1-0 win for the Cyclones in the ninth inning over the Vermont Lake Monsters.
While a combination of three Vermont pitchers took a no-hitter, with just one walk issued, into the eighth inning, RHP Hansel Robles, who had just been named to the Penn League All-Star squad, took a perfect game into the eighth. read more »

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Citizen Kane’s Bay Ridge Beat: August 9, 2012

August 11, 2012 – 12:30 am

Editor’s Note: “Citizen Kane’s Bay Ridge Beat” was created by late Bay Ridge Eagle Community Editor Tom Kane, who passed away in February 2011 after a brave battle with cancer. This column, now penned by Friends of Tom Kane, continues to publish as a tribute to its creator.

‘Sideshow’ takes center stage … “You could almost smell the sea and sand,” Justin Brannan said, describing the feel of Coney Island his Bay Ridge art gallery took on over the weekend.
The Art Room, the gallery-school at 8710 Third Ave. Brannan co-owns with his mother Mary Brannan and his fiancée Leigh Holliday, was the setting for a unique opening of an exhibition of the works by artist Marie Roberts, who specializes in Coney Island scenes. read more »

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Johan Helps Cyclones Get Back on Track

August 9, 2012 – 3:59 pm

There was a buzz outside MCU Park on Aug. 5 for the 5 p.m. game as a crowd of Cyclones fans hovered around the parking lot, hoping to get close enough to see Mets ace Johan Santana, who would be making his first appearance since being placed on the disabled list on July 20. Santana returned to the mound after rehabbing his sprained ankle and his fatigued arm to pitch the first three innings of the Cyclones’ game against the Auburn Doubledays, the team with which Santana had originally started his minor league career when he was in the Houston Astros organization. read more »

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Citizen Kane’s Bay Ridge Beat: August 2, 2012

August 4, 2012 – 1:40 am

Editor’s Note: “Citizen Kane’s Bay Ridge Beat” was created by late Bay Ridge Eagle Community Editor Tom Kane, who passed away in February 2011 after a brave battle with cancer. This column, now penned by Friends of Tom Kane, continues to publish as a tribute to its creator.

Great ‘chemistry’ leads to wedding …Pamela Tadross, daughter of Karen and Tony Tadross,
was married on Saturday, July 21, to Christopher Gilmore, son of Jane and Dennis Gilmore of Pasadena, Calif. The wedding ceremony took place at St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church and the service was officiated by Fr. Michael Ellias. read more »

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Renegades Overtake Cyclones for First Place

August 3, 2012 – 11:16 am

It’s been one step forward and two steps back for Brooklyn lately, a trend that allowed the Hudson Valley Renegades to overtake the Cyclones for first place in the McNamara Division this past week.
With a number of Brooklyn bats cooling off, the Cyclones’ pitching, which is ranked third in the league, continues to carry the team. The Renegades have come on gradually during the month of July relying on their own pitching corps, which ranks fourth in the league, right behind the Cyclones. read more »

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Citizen Kane’s Bay Ridge Beat: July 26, 2012

July 27, 2012 – 1:44 am

Editor’s Note: “Citizen Kane’s Bay Ridge Beat” was created by late Bay Ridge Eagle Community Editor Tom Kane, who passed away in February 2011 after a brave battle with cancer. This column, now penned by Friends of Tom Kane, continues to publish as a tribute to its creator.

Parkville engagement … The Parkville Youth Organization is proud to announce the engagement of one of its own, Dianna Solitario, who was recently engaged to one of New York City’s “Finest,” P.O. Steven Fursa of the 71st Precinct. read more »

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Renegades Close in on First Place

July 26, 2012 – 4:48 pm

After the Cyclones took an early season lead in the New York Penn League’s McNamara Division, the Hudson Valley Renegades have been on a tear to close the gap to tie Brooklyn for first place with an identical record of 21-13.
Although Hudson Valley has traditionally played the spoiler role for the Cyclones, this season’s Staten Island Yankees are quickly becoming a spoiler as well. Despite their third-place standing at 14-20, Staten Island has three top batters who have punished the Cyclones — Saxon Butler, hitting .309 and leading the league with 8 home runs; Matt Snyder at .316; and Taylor Dugas at .310. read more »

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Pitching Keeps Cyclones in First as Renegades Close in

July 21, 2012 – 1:02 pm

After being swept at home by the last-place Jamestown Jammers in a three-game series, the first-place Cyclones left for their first long road trip of the season. The trip featured two three-game sets with the Connecticut Tigers and the State College Spikes.
During this road trip, Brooklyn’s pitching has kept the team in first as the second-place Hudson Valley Renegades have gradually gained ground in the McNamara Division standings. read more »

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