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Oilers’ bats on fire in 18-5 win over Niagara
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Jun 12, 2026
NIAGARA FALLS — The Oilers (5-5) had 18 hits on Friday night, overwhelming Niagara with steady offensive production throughout in their 18-5 victory. ...
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For Salamanca youth baseball, the goal is bigger than winning
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Jun 12, 2026
SALAMANCA — On a warm Wednesday evening this week, the Salamanca Warriors U-12 baseball team gathered around coaches Kristin and Luanne Sledge-Whitcom...
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By JERRY BEACH - Associated Press 
Jun 11, 2026
NEW YORK — Juan Soto hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the New York Mets earned a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Soto’...
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Bonnies Basketball Night set for June 30 at Oilers game
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Jun 10, 2026
Bona hoops teams to host free clinic prior to game The St. Bonaventure Athletic Department and the Olean Oilers are teaming up to host "Bonnies Basket...
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Maxx Yehl’s rise from Portville to the College World Series: In his coach’s words
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Jun 10, 2026
Portville baseball coach Mike Matz can't remember exactly when he realized Maxx Yehl was different. But he remembers an eighth grader throwing harder ...
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Oilers split weekend games vs. Niagara, Batavia
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Jun 08, 2026
OLEAN — The Oilers improved to 4-2 on Saturday, putting together multiple strong pitching performances and getting some power in the second and sixth ...
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Manendo shines as Oilers top Red Wings 8-2
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Jun 05, 2026
OLEAN — Jake Manendo delivered the Oilers’ strongest pitching performance of the young season on Friday evening, tossing six scoreless innings while s...
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Yankees beat Guardians 2-1 to avoid 3-game sweep
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By LARRY FLEISHER - Associated Press 
Jun 04, 2026
NEW YORK — Ryan McMahon hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning, Carlos Rodón combined with three relievers on a two-hitter and the New York Yanke...
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Olean handles Jamestown for back-to-back wins
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Jun 03, 2026
JAMESTOWN -- Last Friday, the Jamestown Tarp Skunks handed Olean a convincing, season-opening 14-6 defeat. Four days later, at the same ballpark, the ...
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GV/Belfast bows to Kendall, premier pitching in C2 final
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Jun 01, 2026
LIVONIA -- A year ago, an excellent Genesee Valley/Belfast baseball team fell to Kendall in the sectional championship game at Livonia High School. On...
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Fournier keys Olean to first-ever PGCBL win
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Jun 01, 2026
Oilers secure 10-7 victory over Batavia BATAVIA — The Olean Oilers will understandably be facing a bit of a learning curve as they adjust to life in t...
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Eagles shut out Maple Grove for first title since ‘02
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May 31, 2026
Benjamin pitches Ellicottville to Section 6 Class D crown SALAMANCA — The Ellicottville baseball team scored a run from the bottom of its batting orde...
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Green’s MVP performance lifts Wellsville to B2 title
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May 31, 2026
Lions top ER 4-2 for third-straight sectional crown LIVONIA -- The start was not good for Wellsville on Saturday during the Section 5 title game. Well...
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Oilers drop home opener to Tarp Skunks, 14-6
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
May 30, 2026
OLEAN - The Olean Oilers (0-2) fell behind early and couldn’t hold off the Jamestown Tarp Skunks (2-0) late, falling 14-6 in their home opener on Satu...
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