Senators slip past Bowie in matinee Jul 25, 2008
The Senators now return to Commerce Bank Park for a seven-day, eight-game homestand against the Altoona Curve (Double-A Pittsburgh Pirates) and Reading Phillies (Double-A Philadelphia Phillies). Game time Friday against Altoona is set for 6:35 PM. RHP Jordan Zimmermann (4-2, 3. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Shumaker's magical ride ends Jul 17, 2008
HARRISBURG Garrett Shumaker wont be returning to Commerce Bank Park next month as an all-star. Just two of the six American Legion first basemen trying out for the Aug. 3 Pennsylvania East-West all-star game made the cut. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Another trip to American Legion championship for Carbondale/Lakeland Jul 17, 2008
The quartet all Times-Tribune All-Region players will participate in a workout Aug. 2 at Middletown High School and then play Aug. 3 at Commerce Bank Park on City Island in Harrisburg. Valley View s Dave Abdalla and West Scranton s Josh Schroeder failed to make the final cut. (Scranton Times, PA)
Shumaker lone to advance in showcase Jul 4, 2008
Of the seven local players, only Newvilles Garrett Shumaker advanced to the final tryout, set for 11 a.m. on July 16 at Commerce Bank Park on Harrisburgs City Island. Even Shumaker, who hit. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Six District 11 players headed to American Legion all star game Jul 2, 2008
Abington VFW first baseman Joel Rosencrance, second baseman Cory Spangenberg and outfielder Stephen Arcure, along with West Scranton Post 920 outfielder Josh Schroeder, Dunmore Post 13 outfielder Mark Fortese and Valley View Post 411 shortstop Dave Abdalla, will compete among the final 56 players in the eastern half of the state to make the final 21 for the East-West Showcase and game on Aug. 2-3 in Harrisburg. Anthony Duchnowski knocked in three runs to lead Dunmore Post 13 to its ninth... (Scranton Times, PA)
Jones fails to hold a big lead Jun 19, 2008
So it was no surprise Jones was non-emotional after blowing a five-run lead in the fifth inning in front of friends and family, who made the two-hour drive to Commerce Bank Park last night, as the Thunder went down in defeat to the Harrisburg Senators, 9-8. Jones (8-3) had his leading ninth win gift-wrapped for him with a five-run lead staked him by the offense. (NJ.com -- Times)
10 QUESTIONS FOR ... AUSTIN JACKSON Jun 17, 2008
Coming off a Reading series in which he homered in all three games, The Times put together 10 questions for the top prospect in the Yankees' minor league system before the start of a three-game se ries against Harrisburg tonight at Commerce Bank Park. TT: What was your first reaction when only Joba Chamberlain was listed ahead of you by Baseball America on its annual list of Top 30 prospects in the Yankees' farm system. (NJ.com -- Times)
Second chances Jun 4, 2008
I said last week that we welcomed the venue and the trip, said Wagner, whose team was denied its annual date with Cedar Cliff at Commerce Bank Park due to inclement weather earlier this spring. We played as a team and we needed to. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Blackhawks fate to be decided today May 10, 2008
Persistent rain in the greater Harrisburg area Friday forced the game between the Perry County schools, which was originally scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at Commerce Bank Park on City Island, to be postponed to today. That the teams are meeting for the sixth time in two years is only a minimal factor as to why this afternoons game, set for 1 p.m. at the all-artificial turf infield that is Palmyras In The Net complex, is so important. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Susquenita gets first division win Apr 13, 2008
The second baseman also scored twice to help Cedar Cliff to a 13-7 win over Mechanicsburg at Commerce Bank Park. Nineteen of the 20 runs were scored in the first three innings as the Colts built a 13-6 lead. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Akron's Camacaro celebrates in style Apr 8, 2008
His seven RBIs, which included a seventh-inning grand slam that proved to be the difference, led the Aeros to a wild 13-11 win over the Harrisburg Senators in a Sunday matinee at Commerce Bank Park. Camacaro finished the game 3-for-5 with two home runs, including a seventh-inning grand slam that proved to be the difference in the game. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Tough road ahead for Colts Apr 7, 2008
The week ends Friday evening at Commerce Bank Park against Mechanicsburg at 6:30 p.m.. Itll be a tough test for us this week, Hoover said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Romero Brilliant on Mound, Smith at Plate Aug 4, 2007
1 innings to record his first victory since August 31, 2006 as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats knocked off the Harrisburg Senators, 6-1, Thursday night at Commerce Bank Park. and all hit home runs to help the Fisher Cats avoid a three-game sweep in Harrisburg. (Toronto, TheInsiders.com)
Legion baseball: Latsha advances; Watts falls short Jul 12, 2007
Post 143 outfielder Watts was unable to advance to the next level the Aug. 5 East-West Showcase at Commerce Bank Park but Latsha, a first baseman, was much more fortunate, grabbing a spot on the all-star roster ... Though both players admitted there was a lot of pressure to perform well, Latsha felt right at home during the day's drills his alma mater, Cedar Cliff High School, plays two regular-season games in Commerce Bank Park every year, and the last four all-star tryout sessions helped... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Local Sports: Scheduled washed out due to storm Jun 20, 2007
First pitch is set for 5:35 p.m. at Commerce Bank Park. All three EL games in Pennsylvania were either postponed or suspended. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Is SWB Yankees sale agreement a fair deal? May 20, 2007
BY ROGER DUPUIS IISTAFF WRITER 05/20/2007 HARRISBURG Palumbo s Italian Eatery faces busy Second Street, one block from the pedestrian bridge leading to City Island and Commerce Bank Park, home of the Double-A Harrisburg Senators ... But they re very fond of bright lights, like the ones towering above Commerce Bank Park. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Sale of Harrisburg franchise raises questions about Yanks May 18, 2007
Harrisburg s Commerce Bank Park opened in 1987. With all variables considered, are the Harrisburg Senators and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees each worth $13 million. (Scranton Times, PA)
Baseball: Win vaults Red Land into first Apr 21, 2007
Ulrich, from the leadoff spot, backed his pitcher up with two doubles and four RBIs as Red Land held off Cedar Cliff 10-6 at Commerce Bank Park. With the win, the Patriots took over sole possession of first place in the Mid-Penn Commonwealth heading into their game Monday at Cumberland Valley. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
>>> More Department News 4/14/07 BaseballMILB.COM: Whitesell Leads Sens' 23-Hit Attack Apr 15, 2007
Josh Whitesell went 5-for-5 with five RBIs to fuel a 23-hit attack Friday night as the Harrisburg Senators rolled to a 16-3 victory over the Erie SeaWolves at Commerce Bank Park. On the eve of his 25th birthday, Whitesell got the Senators (2-6) going with a two-run homer in the second inning. (Lmulions.com)
Baseball: Seawolves no fair-weather team Apr 13, 2007
HARRISBURG -- Judging by the empty seats last night at Commerce Bank Park when 2,943 fans showed up for the Senators' home-opening 6-2 win over Erie, the locals don't seem to enjoy watching baseball when the temperature is 45 degrees with some light rain and wind. Try being in Erie. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
High school baseball: Weather forces schedule changes Mar 25, 2007
Cedar Cliff will play a pair of games at Harrisburg's Commerce Bank Park, home of the Senators. The Colts meet Commonwealth Division rival Red Land on April 20 and close the regular season with Mechanicsburg on May 14. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Q&A with Matt Chico Feb 17, 2007
Q: I hear Harrisburg's Commerce Bank Park sits on an island in the middle of the Susquehanna River. Was that a pretty cool place to play. (Washington Times, DC)
