Beavers vs. Unicorns

 

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     On Saturday, September 3rd, the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers played the Utica Unicorns in a doubleheader at Jimmy John's Field in Utica.  The Unicorns defeated the Beavers 4-4 in a "Sudden Death" format in the first game of the doubleheader.  The Beavers beat the Unicorns 4-2 in the second game of the doubleheader.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of USPBL (United Shore Professional Baseball League) action in Utica. 

     The Utica Unicorns finished the 2022 USPBL regular season in 1st place in the East Division standings with an overall record of 28-16.  The Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers finished the 2022 USPBL regular season in 1st place in the West Division standings with an overall record of 22-22.  Championship Weekend runs from September 9th - September 11th.   

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The Beavers played the Unicorns in a doubleheader on Saturday.

The Unicorns defeated the Beavers 4-4 in a "Sudden Death" format in the first game.

The Beavers beat the Unicorns 4-2 in the second game of the doubleheader.

Jimmy John's Field is located at 7171 Auburn Road, in Utica.

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-  The Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers are scheduled to play on Saturday night against the winner of the Eastside Diamond Hoppers vs. Westside Woolly Mammoths game scheduled for Friday night. 

-  The Utica Unicorns have earned a spot in the Championship Game scheduled for this Sunday at 1:05 p.m. 

-  The Eastside Diamond Hoppers finished the 2022 USPBL regular season in 2nd place in the East Division standings with an overall record of 21-23.  

-  The Westside Woolly Mammoths finished the 2022 USPBL regular season in 2nd place in the West Division standings with an overall record of 17-27.  

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USPBL News: March 2022

     The 2022 USPBL (United Shore Professional Baseball League) season is scheduled to begin on Friday, May 20th, at 7:05 p.m. with a rematch of the 2021 USPBL Championship Game between the Utica Unicorns, and the Eastside Diamond Hoppers.  The 2022 USPBL All-Star Game is scheduled for Saturday July 9th, at 5:30 p.m.  The 2022 USPBL Championship Game is scheduled for Sunday, September 11th, at 1:05 p.m.  

     The 2022 USPBL season features two divisions, and four teams.  The USPBL East Division features the Eastside Diamond Hoppers, and the Utica Unicorns.  The USPBL West Division includes the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers, and the Westside Woolly Mammoths.  All USPBL games are played at Jimmy John's Field located at 7171 Auburn Road, in Utica.  USPBL games can be seen on the United Shore Professional Baseball League YouTube channel.

     The Utica Unicorns won the 2021 USPBL Championship.  The Unicorns also won the USPBL Championship in 2016, 2019, and in 2020.  The Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers won the USPBL Championship in 2017, and in 2018.  The USPBL played their inaugural season in 2016.

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-  The Utica Unicorns defeated the Eastside Diamond Hoppers 6-5 to win the 2021 USPBL Championship.  

-  Andy Appleby is the CEO, and owner of the USPBL. 

-  Dana Schmitt is the President of the USPBL.

-  The USPBL was also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2018, 2019, 2020, and in 2021.   

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Utica 4-4 Eastside

 

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     On Friday, August 13th, the Utica Unicorns tied the Eastside Diamond Hoppers 4-4 after 9 innings.  The conclusion of the game is supposed to resume on a later date.  The Utica Unicorns are currently in 1st place in the USPBL (United Shore Professional Baseball League) East Division standings with an overall record of 19-11.  The Eastside Diamond Hoppers are currently in 2nd place in the USPBL East Division standings with an overall record of 14-13.  

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The Unicorns tied the Diamond Hoppers 4-4 after 9 innings.

The conclusion of the game is supposed to resume on a later date.

USPBL games are played at Jimmy John's Field located at 7171 Auburn Road, in Utica, Michigan. 

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                                                                                       Game Notes   

 

-  Eastside Diamond Hoppers Outfielder #10 Greg Vaughn Jr. hit a home run during Friday night's game.

-  Greg Vaughn Jr. is the son of former MLB star Greg Vaughn.  

-  Utica Unicorns Catcher #15 Frankie Lucska is from Garden City, Michigan. 

-  Utica Unicorns Pitcher #23 Jack Ferguson is from Livonia, Michigan.  

-  Eastside Diamond Hoppers Outfielder #25 Will Krushena is from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

-  Eastside Diamond Hoppers Pitcher #40 Kolby Dewhirst is from Livonia, Michigan.  

-  Eastside Diamond Hoppers Pitcher #6 Carson Ferry is from Paw Paw, Michigan. 

-  Eastside Diamond Hoppers Pitcher #13 Pierce Banks is from Sterling Heights, Michigan.  

-  Eastside Diamond Hoppers Pitcher #27 Andrew Vergrugge is from Grand Rapids, Michigan.  

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C.C. Alumnist In USPBL

Nolan Clenney played High School baseball for the Detroit Catholic Central Shamrocks.

     Nolan Clenney played High School baseball for the Detroit Catholic Central Shamrocks.  Nolan Clenney currently pitches in relief for the Utica Unicorns.  Clenney is primarily used in the closer roll, and Clenney recently closed for the East in the 2020 USPBL (United Shore Professional Baseball League) All Star Game.
     Nolan Clenney played college baseball at North Carolina State University.  Clenney had a 2.25 ERA (earned run average) during his (Redshirt) Senior season for the Wolfpack.  Clenney also played Junior College at Brunswick Community College.
     There are four teams competing in the 2020 USPBL season.  The Utica Unicorns are currently in 1st place in the USPBL East Division with an overall record of 13-9.  2020 USPBL games are currently 7 innings, and the first game of a Saturday doubleheader is 5 innings.  The 2020 USPBL Championship Game is scheduled for Sunday, September 27th.  The Utica Unicorns won the 2019 USPBL Championship.
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The USPBL plays all of their games at Jimmy John's Field in Utica.

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-  Nolan Clenney wore #39 for the North Carolina State Wolfpack.



-  Nolan Clenney wears #8 for the Utica Unicorns.



-  The 2020 USPBL All Star Game was played on Friday, August 14th.  The East defeated the West 2-0. 



-  Utica Unicorns Pitcher Ty Hensley threw a 7 inning no hitter on Thursday, August 6th, 2020. 











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Best of July 2019

     The month of July featured 10 posts that were viewed by people throughout the Mitten State.  Information about CIF (Champions Indoor Football), the PLL (Premier Lacrosse League), and the USPBL (United Shore Professional Baseball League) received several views.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on.
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                                                                                      Best of July 2019











1.  "PLL On NBCSN"  posted 7/6/2019



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2.  "Football: CIF News"  posted 7/4/2019



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3.  "Utica 11-8 Eastside"  posted 4/7/2019

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-  "Jason Pertile - USPBL"  posted 7/4/2019

-  "Jaguars 4-1 AAFC"  posted 7/20/2019

-  "Didyfest 2019"  posted 7/6/2019

                                                                      TONY fixes BRICK Pic of the Month

The TONY fixes BRICK Pic of the Month is a photograph of USPBL action at Jimmy John's Field.

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                                                                                 Don't trade Matt Boyd











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-  The Mitten State Sports Report has published 83 posts in 2019.



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-  The Mitten State Sports Report has received 235,186 views.



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Eastside 12-0 Utica

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     On Saturday, May 25th, the Eastside Diamond Hoppers defeated the Utica Unicorns 12-0.  Both teams compete against each other in the East Division of the USPBL (United Shore Professional Baseball League).  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of USPBL action.
     The 2019 USPBL season features 4 teams including the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers, the Westside Woolly Mammoths, the Eastside Diamond Hoppers, and the Utica Unicorns.  The USPBL plays all of their games at Jimmy John's Field located at 7171 Auburn Road, in Utica.
     The Utica Unicorns are currently in 1st place in the USPBL East Division standings with an overall record of 9-2.  The Eastside Diamond Hoppers are currently in 2nd place in the USPBL East Division standings with an overall record of 5-4.  Click on the link below for more information about the USPBL.
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Both teams compete against each other in the East Division of the USPBL.

USPBL games are played at Jimmy John's Field located at 7171 Auburn Road, in Utica.  Click on the link below.

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-  On May 25th, Diamond Hoppers Pitcher #21 Luis Contreras took a no hitter into the 6th inning.  Contreras pitched 7 scoreless innings, and accumulated 11 strikeouts.



-  Diamond Hoppers Outfielder #19 Pat Adams is from Warren, Michigan.  Adams played college baseball at Wayne State University.  



-  The Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers are currently in 1st place in the USPBL West Division standings with an overall record of 3-5.    



-  The Westside Woolly Mammoths are currently in 2nd place in the USPBL West Division standings with an overall record of 2-8.



-  The USPBL was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in August, 2018.  











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