PLATTSBURGH, NY – Left handed starter Dimitri Nunez was stellar once again in his second outing of the season to give the Thunderbirds their 6th win of the season as they are still undefeated and chasing Empire League history.

With todays win the Thunderbirds are still undefeated with a 6 – 0 record. The longest winning streak by any team in League history is 9 set back in 2017. The Thunderbirds are now chasing history as they are just 3 wins away from reaching that mark.

Dimitri Nunez did work today going 7 strong allowing 3 runs, striking out 4 batters and not allowing a single walk. In 2 starts, Dimitri has thrown 14 innings allowing just 3 runs striking out 10 batters and only walking 1 while taking 2 wins.

If the Thunderbirds are to sweep this mayors series, the Thunderbirds would tie the record at 9 and will have a chance to break it on July 4th against the New York Bucks!

Tomorrows game is at 12pm at Lefty Wilson Field at Melissa Penfield Park in Plattsburgh, NY. Admission is just 5$ for adults and free for kids 12 & under. Concessions is available.

Tomorrows game is at 12pm at Lefty Wilson Field at Melissa Penfield Park in Plattsburgh, NY. Admission is just 5$ for adults and free for kids 12 & under. Concessions is available.

AGUADA, PR –  Top prospect catcher of the 2018 Empire League Champions, Yordany Salva has been moved to the Sussex County Miners of the CanAm League and will join former Plattsburgh Thunderbird Gavin Stupienski as the only two catchers on the team.

Salva was a former Kansas City Royals draft pick who played with the Plattsburgh Thunderbirds in 2017 and Puerto Rico Islanders in 2018 and 2019.

Hes been considered as the leagues top catcher and is now going to continue his career with the Sussex County Miners in the Canam League.

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PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Empire League has moved starting catcher for the Plattsburgh Thunderbirds Gavin Stupienski to the Sussex County Miners of the Canam league today.

Stupienski  in just 8 appearances with the thunderbirds is (2 for 6) with a home run  and 3 RBI’s with no stolen bases allowed.

Stupienski was drafted  by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 12th round of the 2016 MLB draft where he  spent 2 seasons of affialiated baseball and is now taking the next step into his career by coming to the Empire League and now being moved to the Sussex County Miners of the Canam league where he will be the starting catcher in tonights matchup.

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AGUADA, PR –  The Empire League and the Puerto Rico National team has agreed to play a series of exhibition games in preparation for the 2019 Olympic Games. These games will be played in the historic stadium of San Juan Hiram Bithorn where most Major League Puerto Rico series are played.

These games will provide exposure to the Empire League players looking to play in national teams. The dates will be July 4, July 9th and July 11th. The team that will be participating in these games will be a combination of the Puerto Rico Islanders with reinforcements of the Plattsburgh Thunderbirds who will be playing in a series down in Puerto Rico.

The Empire League played in these exhibition games last year and came up short in a well fought games as the Puerto Rico national team defeated the Empire League select team 4-3 in the bottom of the 9th inning.

“Its about opportunities for everyone. The national team needs good competition to practice and they got it last year from us and they went on to win Gold. Puerto Rico Islanders catcher Yordany Salva won a gold medal last season as a part of that national team.  It should be fun and exciting to watch and  we are happy for the exposure our guys will get as well as the competition we will provide the national team as they prepare for world competition.” – Jerry Gonzalez Director of Baseball

These guys will be streamed lived through facebook and other social medias. Follow us at Empire Pro League on facebook for more.

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NEW YORK – Raul Shah of the New York Bucks franchise of the Empire League has been moved to the Ottawa Champions of the CanAm League. This is another big opportunity for Raul Shah to continue his career at the next level as he has proven he deserves a shot.

The Utility infielder comes off a strong start to the season with the New York Bucks  as he batted  3 for 4 with 2 doubles and an RBI.

Shah will have another opportunity to prove himself at the next level with a quality organization like the Ottawa Champions.

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