Genesee Rapids

2025 Rapids All-Star and NYCBL All-League Selection, Seth Cooper, made his debut for the University of Louisiana Monroe Warhawks yesterday throwing 0.2 IP of scoreless relief in their 12-11 loss to the University of Central Arkansas.

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Every summer, the Genesee Rapids bring excitement, teamwork, and life-changing ministry to our community. As we prepare for another season, we need your help to keep the team strong! If you are interested, click the link (square.link/u/iK7D4iiv) or scan the QR code below.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone from the Genesee Rapids. We are thankful for everyone involved in our organization, but most of all, let us join with the Psalmist. "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever' (Psalm 118:1)

Congratulations to Braeden and Gage for this award. Braeden hit .343 this summer with 2 HR, 39 RBI (4th best in NYCBL), and 29 R. Gage was the league leader in HR (9) and batted .301 for the season. His 53 runs scored were first in the league and he had 26 RBI as well.

Congratulations to Seth, Blake and Nathaniel for this honor. Seth was the league leader in saves (11) and had a 1.74 ERA (5th best in NYCBL). Blake was tied for the league lead in wins (5) and had 43 Ks (T-5 in NYCBL). Nathaniel was 3-1 with a 2.58 ERA and 30 Ks.

The 2025 season came to a close last night for the Rapids as they fell 4-0 to the Syracuse Salt Cats in Game 3 of the NYCBL Championship Series. The Rapids' bats were limited to 3 hits in the loss. Michael Frausto had a 2B, and Troy Chamberlin and Gage Wheaton had singles.

It will be a winner take all Game 3 of the NYCBL Championship Series tonight at Onondaga Baseball Complex with a tentative start time of 7 PM. Tune into the NYCBL Digital Network and cheer the Rapids onto victory and their first ever NYCBL Championship!

The Syracuse Salt Cats took Game 2 of the NYCBL Championship Series by a score of 6-1. The Rapids were held to 4 hits with Gage Wheaton, Troy Chamberlin, Diego Cancel Otero, and Zachary Gibson picking up the hits. Max Wagar took the loss (5 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 4 K) for Genesee.

6-1 Salt Cats is the final Score in Game 2 Game 3 begins in 30 minutes

Salt Cats score 3 to take a 6-1 lead to the top of the 9th Go Rapids!

3-1 Saltcats after 7

2-1 Saltcats over the Rapids after 3

Tonight, the 2025 NYCBL season wraps up at Onondaga Baseball Complex in Syracuse. Game 2 of the NYCBL Championship Series is scheduled for 4 PM, and if necessary, Game 3 is at 7 PM. Games will be streamed live on the NYCBL Digital Network. Genesee needs 1 win to claim the title.

Genesee took a 1-0 NYCBL Championship Series lead over Syracuse with a 2-1 win last night. Blake Bowman (7 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 6 K) picked up the win. Seth Cooper (2 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 2 K) had the save. Gage Wheaton (2-5, 2B) and Braeden Dyck (2-3, R) led the way offensively.

The player of the night for Tuesday, July 29th is Gage Wheaton!

The pitcher of the night for Tuesday, July 29th is Blake Bowman!

Tonight's game will also be streamed live on the NYCBL Digital Network. Admission for tonight's playoff game is the same as the regular season. Season ticket holders may show their pass for admission. This will be the last Rapids' home game for 2025.

The Rapids host Game 1 of the NYCBL Championship Series tonight against the Syracuse Salt Cats at 6:30 PM. This is the Rapids' first ever appearance in the championship series. The Rapids and Salt Cats met split their DH this summer winning 16-4 and losing 5-4.

The Rapids will host the Syracuse Salt Cats in Game 1 of the best of 3 Championship Series tomorrow night (July 29) at 6:30 PM at Houghton University. This is your last chance to see the 2025 Rapids in action at home. Games 2 and 3 (if needed) will be in Syracuse on Wednesday.