Welcome to the official home of the New York Mills Rebels.  This year we enter our 7th season of play in the Mohawk Valley League.

The New York Mills Rebels failed to score a run in their Losers Bracket Final game vs the Rome Bombers falling 10-0.  The Rebels couldn't get anything going against Bombers pitcher Adam Ruszkowski.  Mike Rondenelli led the team with 2 hits.  Mark Bosco took the loss going 4 innings and giving up 5 runs.  The Bombers would go on to win the MVL championship.  Congratulations to them on a fine season!

As for the Rebels, it was a tale of two seasons: the regular season and the post-season.  The regular season brought us just 5 wins in 18 games (5-13).  However, the Rebels picked up their level of play winning their first two playoff games for the 1st time EVER!  Their loss to the Heat in the playoffs was a heart-wrenching one as the whole team felt that they had the game won.  Although the season was a roller coaster type, the playoffs give this team much hope for next season and will definitely raise the expectations of the team from sub-.500 team to title contender.

I would just like to thank everyone who played (including my father and Angelo Wade who helped in a pinch when we needed players!).  I also want to thank all of our supporters who came out week after week despite the sometimes futile play of our team.  I know it can be tough to watch games like that, but you were there anyways.  It is deeply appreciated by me and the rest of the team.

SEE YOU NEXT SEASON!!!

The Rebels dropped a 2-1 heartbreaker this past Sunday against the #1 Utica Heat in the winners bracket finals. The Rebels led 1-0 after 5 innings, but could not hold on as the Heat got an unearned run in the 6th and 8th innings to win. The Rebels now play on Saturday 8/22 at 6:00 PM against the #4 Rome Bombers at Delutis Field in the losers bracket finals. The winner of this game will play the Utica Heat on Sunday at 1:00 PM at Delutis Field. The winner of Saturday's game must win twice on Sunday to take the title.

The Rebels advanced to the winner's bracket finals with two victories on Sunday. They first defeated #3 Morrisville 3-1 in a tough fought battle. Mark Bosco went the distance giving up just 3 hits with 12 K's and 4 BB's. He also drove in the first two runs of the game.

In game two, the Rebels took it to the #2 NY Wildmen 10-3. Tim Johnston got the victory on the mound going for 7 innings with 6 hits, 2 K's and 2 BB's. It was a hit parade for the offense as the Rebels collected 16 hits, led by Eric Miller. Miller went 3 for 5 with a single, double, and triple with 2 RBI's and 2 runs scored. Also collecting 3 hits each were Ben Markwart, John Gamela, and Ray Houle.

The Rebels will now face the #1 Utica Heat in the winner's bracket finals. This game will take place on Sunday 8/16. It will be at 2:00 PM at Volunteer Field (Delutis #2). See you there!!!

All playoff games were postponed this past Sunday due to the rain we got.  The entire schedule has been changed.  To view the whole thing, click on the Schedule/Results link to the left and scroll all the way down.  To view the bracket just click this link: 2009 MVL Playoff Bracket 

The Rebels will play their 1st round game against the NY Wildmen on Sunday, 8/9 at 11:00 AM at Volunteer Field (Delutis #2).  They will then play immediately afterwards.  Please consult the bracket or schedule to see what time and where the 2nd game will be!

The New York Mills Rebels finished the regular season with 2 home losses on Sunday.  In the first game, the Rebels fell to the first place Utica Heat 7-2.  5 different players recorded hits in the game, as Mark Bosco (2-5) took the loss on the hill.  Utica scored 5 runs in the 2nd inning to take to lead for good. 

 In the nightcap, the Rebels struggled again on the hill and in the field giving up 9 runs in a 9-3 loss to Camden.  Tim Johnston (1-5) took the loss going the whole way.  Brent Gilchrist and Mike Rondenelli had 2 hits a piece for the Rebels.

The playoffs begin this week in the Mohawk Valley League.  The Rebels will come in as the #7 seed and will face the #2 New York Wildmen.  The game will be Sunday, August 2nd.  It will be at 1:00 PM at Delutis Field #1.  See you there!!!

The New York Mills Rebels played 3 good games this weekend, but were only able to come away with 1 victory.  On Saturday night, the Rebels fell to the Rome Bombers in a close 4-2 affair.  Tim Johnston took the loss going all 6 innings and giving up 4 runs on just 5 hits.  He also struck out 4 and walked 3.  Mike Rondenelli, Ben Markwart, and Brent Gilchrist all had 2 hits a piece.

On Sunday, the Rebels took game 1 of their doubleheader against the Mohawk Valley Mustangs 14-2 in a 5 inning game shortened by the mercy rule.  Rondenelli pitched a complete game victory giving up just the 2 runs in the 1st inning.  He gave up just 5 hits and struck out 4, while walking 2.  It was a hit barrage at the plate as the Rebels banged out 18 hits, led by Eric Miller.  He went 3 for 3, with 2 doubles and 6 RBI's.  Nick Graziano went 4 for 4 with 2 stolen bases.

In the nightcap, the Rebels fell 3-2 to the first place Utica Heat.  Mark Bosco pitched well for the Rebels going the distance and giving up just 3 hits.  He struck out 4 and walked 2 in the loss.  The Rebels could only muster 3 hits themselves.  Those came from Graziano, Markwart and Tony Eriole.

Next weekend is the last of the regular season for the Rebels as they will host the Utica Heat at 1:00 PM and the ECBL's Oriskany Blazers at 3:30 PM at New York Mills High School on Sunday 7/26/09.  Admission is free as always and we'd love to see you there!!!