56ers Playoff Run Falls Short
July 13, 2012
TONY PENNA FIELD - The Richland 56ers saw their playoff run come to an end at the hands of Bedford 11-1 Friday night. The 56ers had a brief 1-0 lead in the first inning when Cameron Kaminsky's sacrifice fly scored Alex Paros, but Bedford had too much firepower as the 56ers ended their season with a 10-15 slate. Richland was able to advance to the third round of the playoffs thanks to a big 15-5 win over Meyersdale the previous day. Bobby Varner got the win while Cam Kaminsky, Dan Berkey, Kris Brown, and Alex Paros all had multiple hits. In the playoff opener, Brandon Fesko kept unbeaten Somerset at bay through six innings, holding onto a 2-1 lead until Brent Barron hit a two-run home run to give the hosts a 3-2 victory. Cameron Kaminsky and Ryan Orlovsky each had RBI for Richland. The playoff run and regular season streak was a fitting ending to the legion careers of Cameron Kaminsky, Kris Brown, and Alex Paros. The trio began playing legion baseball as 15 yr olds in 2009 and helped the 56ers get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2006. Complete box scores for each game, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

56ers Get Red Hot Down the Stretch; Qualify for Playoffs For First Time In 6 Years
July 9, 2012
TONY PENNA FIELD - Richland completed a remarkable hot to streak to end the regular season and clinch the final Cambria County American Legion playoff berth with a 10-0 win over Portage Monday afternoon. The 56ers rallied down the stretch by winning seven of their final nine games to rebound from a dreadful 2-11 first half of the season. The 56ers were keyed by the pitching of Ryan Orlovsky, Brandon Fesko, Bobby Varner, and Carlo Kazmierczyk during the streak. Cameron Kaminsky, Alex Paros, Fesko, and Jake Wissinger provided the offensive punch at the 56ers needed to earn big wins over Lilly, Ebensburg, Stoystown, St. Michael, Bedford and Portage. The 56ers will now open the double-elimination round robin playoff tournament on Wednesday against undefeated Somerset 22-0. The 56ers' last playoff appearance was in 2006, where they lost a semifinal series 2-0 to St. Michael. Complete box scores for each game, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

Rally Falls Short, 56ers Lose to Patton 9-8
June 27, 2012
TONY PENNA FIELD - Patton scored a run in the top of the seventh inning to edge Richland 9-8. The loss dimmed a valiant effort by the 56ers, as the team rallied from an 8-3 deficit to tie the score in the bottom of the sixth inning. A controversial call in the bottom of the first inning hurt the 56ers as an apparent three-run home run by Jake Wissinger was taken off the board and overruled by the home plate umpire as a ground-rule double. Video replays showed Wissinger's drive cleared the fence at the 350 mark in center field. The loss drops the 56ers record to 2-11. The Redmen were led by Dylan Corl who was 3 for 5 with a double and two runs batted in. Josh Serafin, Brandon Crawford, Shane Mallin (double, 2 RBI) and Nathan Bearer added two hits each for Patton. Tyler Zabrucky, Alex Paros, Cameron Kaminsky, Ryan Orlovsky, and Jake Wissinger had two hits each for Richland. Wissinger, Orlovsky, Bobby Varner and Dan Berkey each doubled for the 56ers. Berkey was stranded at third in the bottom of the seventh. Complete box scores for each game, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

56ers Blank St. Michael To Earn First Win
June 8, 2012
SIDMAN, PA - The 56ers earned their first win of the season, and snapped a four game losing streak as they defeated St. Michael 9-0 Friday night. Bobby Varner was the winning pitcher as he tossed a four-hit shuotut. Varner fanned eight, and walked five in the complete game effort. Brandon Fesko was the big hitter for the 56ers as he went 4 for 5 and drove in three runs. Cameron Kaminsky and Jake Wissinger each had two hits and drove in two runs a piece to help the 56ers build a 7-0 lead.

Cameron Kaminsky is tagged out at home on a strong throw by St. Michael's Dennis Richardson. Complete box scores for each game, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

2011 Richland Post 849 56ers Cambria County American Legion League, Record: 10-12. PICTURED: Front row, Coach Tony Kazmierczyk, Carlo Kazmierczyk, Brad Ditzler, Alex Paros Austin Seese, D.J. Owens. Back Row, Coach Jesse Leonard, Dan Berkey, Matt Roland, Cam Kaminsky, David Barefoot, Kris Brown, Manager Jason Kaminsky. Absent Justin Bush, Jake Urban, Josh Bucnanan, Assistant Coach Rob Ditzler, Assistant Coach Nick Samko.

56ers Upset Ebensburg
June 20, 2011
REVLOC, PA - David Barefoot, Cameron Kaminsky (double), and Jake Wissinger had three hits and two runs apiece as Richland knocked off Ebensburg 10-7 Monday. Austin Seese (double, 4 RBI) and Alex Paros also had two hits for Richland (8-8). The 56ers also defeated Nanty Glo, 12-3 Sunday afternoon as Austin Seese batted 4-for-5 with two RBI and Carlo Kazmierczyk tossed a five hitter and fanned six. Alex Paros and Brad Ditzler each added three hits while Cameron Kaminsky was 2-for-2 (4 runs). Dan Berkey and Justin Bush had two hits and two RBI and Jake Wissinger tripled. Complete box scores for each game, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

56ers Lose Slugfest With Meyersdale
June 15, 2011
Berlin, PA - Mitchell Deskevich was 5-for-5 with two home runs and six RBI as Meyersdale rallied with 13 runs in the fifth and sixth innings to defeat Richland 18-10 Wednesday. Richland (5-7) jumped out to a 10-5 lead fourth inning powered by Cameron Kaminsky's three-run triple and two doubles each from Austin Seese and Jake Wissinger (4-for-5). Deskevich brought the Red Raiders back with a two-run home run in the sixth and then followed with a grand slam in the sixth inning. Justin Donaldson also batted 4-for-5 with a double and 5 RBI for Meyersdale (5-6) while Ben Lohr, Chris Schrock, Jake Baer, and Tyler Mayhugh also rapped two hits each. Complete box scores for each game, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

56ers Walk-Off With Win Over Westmont
June 13, 2011
JOHNSTOWN, PA - Dan Berkey's bases-loaded single scored Alex Paros to give Richland a walk-off 9-8 win over Westmont/Ferndale Monday. Trailing 8-7, Richland loaded the bases in the bottom of the eight inning and Cameron Kaminsky drew a walk to tie the game and setup Berkey's heroics. Paros and Brad Ditzler (triple, double) had three hits each while Urban, Berkey (double) Austin Seese and Jake Wissinger had two hits each for Richland. Ian Taggart (double), Ryan Bealonis, and Brady Hamer (double) had three hits apiece and Adam Miller had a pair of safeties for Westmont. The win improved the 56ers to 5-6. Complete box scores for each game, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

56ers Mercy Nanty Glo Polish Club
June 6, 2011
JOHNSTOWN, PA - Jake Wissinger had three hits and two RBI and Jake Urban and Alex Paros had two hits and two RBI as Richland mercied Nanty Glo Polish Club 16-1 in three innings. Austin Seese also had a hit a sac fly and three RBI, while Brad Ditzler and Cameron Kaminsky also had a hit, a sac fly, and two RBI each. Richland is now 4-4. Complete box scores for each game, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

56ers Sweep DH From Cernic's
June 5, 2011
JOHNSTOWN, PA - Austin Seese went 5-for-5 with two doubles and Dan Berkey was 4-for-5 with three doubles in game one as Richland swept a doubleheader over Cernic's CVJ, 12-8 and 15-4. Jake Wissinger, Alex Paros, Brad Ditzler, Cameron Kaminsky and Matt Roland all had two hits for Richland while Jay Pudliner and John King had two hits for Cernic's. In game two, Wissinger was 4-for-4 and Berkey and Jake Urban had three hits, while Paros, DJ Owens, and Matt Roland added two hits each. Nate Nickel blasted a two run home run for Cernic's in the nightcap. Complete box scores for each game, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

56ers Open 2011 With Loss
May 22, 2011
JOHNSTOWN, PA - The 56ers jumped out to a 6-0 lead on the strength of a Brad Ditzler three-run home run in the bottom of the first inning, but Meyersdale rallied to take a 10-8 victory. Jake Wissinger fueled the offense with three hits while Alex Paros had a double and a single for Richland. 15-year old Carlo Kazmierczyk made his first American legion baseball start, and only allowed one hit, three runs, and struck out four in four innings. Justin Donaldson had a three-run home run and Ben Lohr fanned 15 in relief to propel the Red Raiders. Chris Schrock also had three hits for Meyersdale while Tyler Mayhugh had a two-run double. Complete box scores for each game, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

2010 Richland Post 849 56ers Cambria County American Legion League, Record: 4-12. PICTURED: Front row, Austin Seese, Brad Ditzler, David Barefoot. Back Row, Jake Wissinger, Eric Montag, Cam Kaminsky, Manager Jason Kaminsky. Absent Dan Berkey, Kris Brown, Justin Bush, Derek Crawford, Travis Gelles, John King, John Klinar, Pat Long, Nate Nickel, Alex Paros, Assistant Coach Rob Ditzler, Assistant Coach Nick Samko.

56ers End Season 2010 4-12
June 30, 2010
JOHNSTOWN, PA - The 56ers saw their brief two-game winning streak snapped when they edged by Cambria County Legion Champion Claysburg 5-2. Starting pitcher Eric Montag scattered six hits and struck out four to end his legion career. Travis Gelles and Dan Berkey led the 56ers offense with two hits, while Alex Paros had a triple. The 56ers, playing with the youngest squad in the league, comprised of mostly 15 and 16 year old players, finished with a mark of 4-12. Complete box scores for each game, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

56ers Win Second Straight Game, 9-4 Over Stoystown
June 28, 2010
JOHNSTOWN, PA - Home sweet home proved to ring true, as the 56ers won their second game in as many days as they defeated Stoystown 9-4, Monday evening. Brad Ditzler was 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs to lead the offense for the 56ers. It was Ditzler's second consecutive game with a home run. Eric Montag also added a double and scored two runs while Kris Brown added two RBI and Alex Paros scored two runs to help the 56ers raise their record to 4-11. Statring pitcher John Klinar struck out seven and allowed five hits to pick up the win while going the distance. Grant Speigle had two hits for Stoystown (4-9). Complete box scores for each game, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

56ers Snap Skid By Doubling Up Portage 6-3
June 27, 2010
JOHNSTOWN, PA - The 56ers snapped a five game losing streak, as Brad Ditzler had two hits and drove in three runs, including a two-run home run as Richland upended Portage 6-3 Sunday. Nate Nickel scattered eight hits and allowed just one earned run to earn the win. Eric Montag also doubled for Richland (3-11). Tyler Nesbella, Andrew Maul, and Michael Pcola all had two hits for Portage (8-6), while Evan Price had a two-run single. Maul and Pcola each doubled. Complete box scores for each game, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

56ers Dumped By Meyersdale
June 21, 2010
JOHNSTOWN, PA - Poor defense and little offense were the culprits again for the 56ers as Ben Lohr and Matt Bittner combined on a four hitter as Meyersdale defeated Richland 13-1. Mitchell Deskevich was 4-4 with a double and Justin Donaldson was 3-4 for Meyersdale, while Tanner Lambert hit safely twice. Alex Paros was 2-2 with a double, and Eric Montag and Cam Kaminsky also had hits for Richland, who fell to 2-9. Complete box scores for each game, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

56ers Mercied By Claysburg
June 2, 2010
CLAYSBURG, PA - Defending champion Claysburg wasted little time getting to 56ers starter Nate Nickel as they exploded for eight runs in the second inning en route to a 14-4 victory shortened to five innings by the mercy rule on Wednesday. Pat Long blasted a three-run double in the fifth inning for Post 849's lone highlight of the game. On Tuesday, the 56ers had their game with Somerset suspended in the top of the 2nd inning when a thunderstorm disrupted play with Richland trailing, 7-4. The game willbe resumed on June 15th at Tony Penna Field. Complete box scores for each game, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

56ers Drop Memorial Day Weekend Doubleheader
May 30, 2010
PATTON, PA - After jumping out to a 4-0 lead in the third inning, Patton held on to defeat Richland Post 849 5-4. Richland rallied to pull within a run after RBI singles from Cam Kaminsky, Eric Montag, and David Barefoot in the fifth and sixth innings. Patton tacked on another run in the sixth, and Kris Brown added an RBI single in the seventh to cap the scoring. David Barefoot and Cam Kaminsky each had two hits and an RBI for Richland (1-3). Richland Post 849 also lost earlier in the day when they were mercy-ruled by Ebensburg 12-2 in five innings. Austin Seese had the lone hit for the 56ers. Complete box scores for each game, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

56ers Fall at St. Michael
May 26, 2010
SIDMAN, PA - St. Michael's Colin Gdula hit a pair of home runs to hand the 56ers their first loss, 10-6. Gdula finished the game with four RBI. David Barefoot led the 56ers with four hits, while Cam Kaminsky, Eric Montag, and Jake Wissinger had two hits each. Montag also added a double. Nate Nickel worked 5.1 innings and suffered the loss. The complete St. Michael/Richland Post849 56ers box score, with season statistics, is available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

56ers Open Season With a Win
May 25, 2010
JOHNSTOWN, PA - With a new look, and new uniforms, the Richland Post 849 56ers won their 2010 opener, 8-6 over rival Lilly. Starting pitcher Eric Montag went six strong innings, fanning nine while walking two, to pick up the victory. John King pitched the seventh inning and earned the save. On offense, Travis Gelles batted 2-for-4 with three RBI, while Eric Montag also had three RBI. Cam Kaminsky scored three runs. The complete Lilly/Richland Post849 56ers box score, with season statistics, is available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

Team Information
The Richland Post 849 56ers American Legion baseball Team receives generous support from the members of Richland American Legion Post 849 (Johnstown, PA).

2009 Richland Post 849 56ers Cambria County American Legion League, Record: 3-15. PICTURED: Front row, Manager Jason Kaminsky, John Klinar, Cameron Kaminsky, Alex Paros, Assistant Coach Craig Montag. Second Row, Bob Carbaugh, Brett Morganstern, Pat Long. Back Row, Rick Pfeil, Travis Gelles, John Bennett. Absent David Barefoot, Kris Brown, Tyler Crawford, Chris Kriak, Eric Montag, Max Pavlovich, Assistant Coach Nick Samko.

56ers Rally To Win Suspended Game With St. Michael In Tenth Inning
July 3, 2009
SIDMAN, PA - Patrick Long doubled home two runs in the top of the tenth inning as Richland/Windber rallied for a win over St. Michael in a completion of a game suspended at 14-14 on June 24th. In the original game, the 56ers (3-15) built an 8-1 lead in the fourth inning, but the Saints (7-11) exploded for 12 runs in the bottom of the frame. The 56ers trailed 13-10 in the top of the seventh and scored four runs to take the lead on a two run double by Eric Montag and a sac fly by Cameron Kaminsky, but the Saints plated a run on a Dillon Hoffman single to send it to extra frames. The win snapped a four game losing streak for the 56ers, and closed the books on a 3-15 record. Long led the 56ers offense with two doubles and four hits. Cameron Kaminsky, David Barefoot, and John Bennett had three hits each for the 56ers. Kaminsky and Eric Montag (double) each had three RBI. Patrick Donoghue and Joe McCall (double) led St. Michael with three hits each, while Michael Baker, Jeff Meier, and Hoffman had two hits each. John Klinar tossed six innings and struck out eight in relief to earn the win, and Bob Carbaugh pitched the tenth inning for the save. The complete St. Michael/RW box score, with season statistics, is available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

Errors Costly For 56ers
June 22, 2009
JOHNSTOWN, PA - The 56ers committed four errors that led to four unearned runs as they dropped a 7-3 contest to Lilly, Monday. Chris Kriak tossed a complete game for the 56ers, but was outdone by Lilly's Shane Hartline. Hartline struck out eight and allowed only four hits for Lilly. Taylor Molnaird, Elliott Orlovsky and Adam Eckenrode had two hits for Lilly. Orlovsky doubled and scored two runs for Lilly, who also had hits from Hartline, Matt Glenn, and Anthony Guzic. Kris Brown, Patrick Long, Cameron Kaminsky and John Klinar had hits for the 56ers (2-11). The next game for the 56ers is a road contest at St. Michael Wednesday evening. The complete Lilly/RW box score, with season statistics, is available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

56ers Edge Meyersdale
June 19, 2009
JOHNSTOWN, PA - The 56ers got a complete game from John Klinar as they won their second game of the season, 6-5 at Meyersdale, Friday night. 15 year old Klinar walked three and struck out four to earn his first American Legion victory. Cameron Kaminsky and Brett Morganstern had two hits apiece to lead the offense. Tyler Crawford and Kaminsky also drove in a pair for the 56ers, (2-10). Anthony Hillegas, Tanner Lambert and Vinny Baker had two hits for Meyersdale. Lambert cracked a double, and Baker fanned six while absorbing the loss. The 56ers also had two rainouts in the past week, to Spangler, and Stoystown, which will be made up at a later date. The complete Meyersdale/RW box score, with season statistics, is available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

Late Collapse Dooms 56ers Against Cernic's
June 14, 2009
JOHNSTOWN, PA - Cernic's/CVJ scored 12 runs in the fifth and sixth innings to blow open a close contest with the 56ers Sunday afternoon en route to a 16-3 win. Leading 4-3, Cernic's plated six runs each in the fifth and sixth innings. Nick Eidem was 3-3 and Dante Witten was 3-5 with three RBI for Cernic's CVJ. Andy Stephens fired a two-hitter for CVJ, fanning five. John Klinar and Tyler Crawford had the hits for R/W, Travis Gelles, Cameron Kaminsky, and Alex Paros scored the runs. Rick Pfeil and Eric Montag had RBI. The next game for the 56ers is a road game with Stoystown at Shade High School on Wednesday evening. The complete Cernic's/CVJ box score, with season statistics, is available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.(Pictured, right - The 56ers' Tyler Crawford delivers a pitch against Cernic's CVJ, Sunday afternoon.)

56ers Notch First Victory
June 10, 2009
JOHNSTOWN, PA - Eric Montag tossed a one-hitter, and 56ers earned their first win of the season, 15-0, via the three-inning mercy rule. Chris Kriak led the 56ers (1-9) with two hits and three RBI. Travis Gelles had two hits. Gelles, John Klinar and Tyler Crawford each doubled while Cam Kaminsky scored three runs. Stephen Pisarcik singled for NG/Polish Club (1-7).The next game for the 56ers is a home contest with Spangler on Friday evening. The complete Nanty Glo/Polish Club box score, with season statistics, is available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

56ers Let One Get Away
June 8, 2009
JOHNSTOWN, PA - Portage/Serenko FH rallied for nine runs in the final two innings, downing the 56ers 10-5. Richland's Tyler Crawford was dominating through five innings, fanning 12 and allowing just three hits, but he tired in the sixth inning. The R/W bullpen then walked seven in the final two frames, and allowed five hits. Crawford had two hits and a HR, while Eric Montag tripled. Portage's AJ Maul went 4-5 with a double and triple and scored two runs.The next game for the 56ers is a home contest with Nanty Glo on Wednesday evening. The complete Portage box score, with season statistics, is available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

56ers Woes Continue
June 7, 2009
BEDFORD, PA - The 56ers dropped a 14-0 game to Bedford on Sunday afternoon. The 56ers' pitchers once again had command issues by giving 10 free passes. Offensively, Eric Montag doubled, and Cameron Kaminsky and Chris Kriak each singled in the loss. The next game for the 56ers is a home contest with Portage on Monday evening. The complete Bedford box score, with season statistics, is available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

56ers Still Searching
June 5, 2009
JOHNSTOWN, PA - The 2009 56ers are still searching for their first win after dropping a 10-2 contest to Westmont/Ferndale on Friday evening. Up next for R/W is a road trip to bedford on Sunday. The complete Westmont box score, with season statistics, is available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

The 56ers Are Back
May 24, 2009
JOHNSTOWN, PA - After not fielding a team in 2008 due to a player shortage, the Richland/Windber 56ers will field a team in the 2009 Cambria County American Legion Baseball League. The 2009 team is comprised of players from Richland High School, and is managed by Jason Kaminsky. Assistant coaches for 2009 are former 56er players Van Duncan, Craig Montag, and Nick Samko. Complete box scores, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

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56ers Miss Playoff Cut
July 8, 2007
HIGHLAND PARK - The Richland/Windber 56ers closed their 2007 regular season by dropping both ends of a doubleheader to Claysburg, Sunday afternoon 20-6, and 10-9. The losses dropped the 56ers to 9-13 (9-16 overall). By losing both contests, the 56ers failed to qualify for the Cambria County American Legion League playoffs for the first time since 2000. Complete box scores, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

Recent 2007 Scores
July 8, 2007
Claysburg 20 Richland/Windber 6
Claysburg 10 Richland/Windber 9
July 6, 2007
St. Michael 17 Richland/Windber 2
July 4, 2007
Portage 11 Richland/Windber 5
July 1, 2007
Richland/Windber 9 Lilly/Loretto 2
June 30, 2007
Richland/Windber 6 Bedford 5
June 27, 2007
Richland/Windber 4 Patton 1
Complete box scores, with season statistics, are available on the Team Stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.
June 22, 2007
Richland/Windber 18 Lilly/Loretto 5
June 20, 2007
Ebensburg 6 Richland/Windber 2
June 18, 2007
Cernics/CVJ 6 Richland/Windber 5
June 17, 2007
St. Michael 17 Richland/Windber 2
St. Michael 12 Richland/Windber 3
June 15, 2007
Claysburg 6 Richland/Windber 5 (8)
Complete box scores, with season statistics, are available on the Team Stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

Kulik's Gem Lifts 56ers Over Meyersdale
June 13, 2007
MEYERSDALE - Chad Kulik went the distance on the mound as the Richland/Windber 56ers edged Meyersdale 6-5, Wednesday night. One day after being shutout and mercy-ruled by Westmont, Kulik gave the 56ers a much needed win by working all seven innings, striking out 10 and allowing only 6 hits. Pitching in a steady rain, Kulik was able to pitch around 11 walks. Chad Miller hit a two-run single in a three run third inning that gave the 56ers a 6-0 lead. Meyersdale made a late charge, including scoring one run in the bottom of the seventh inning to pull within 6-5. But Kulik got a bases loaded strikeout to end the game as Richland/Windber improved to 5-4 (5-7 overall). Complete box scores, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

Recent 2007 Scores
June 13, 2007
Richland/Windber 6 Meyersdale 5
June 12, 2007
Westmont 15 Richland/Windber 0 (5)
June 10, 2007
Portage 7 Richland/Windber 3
June 10, 2007
Richland/Windber 5 Portage 3
June 7, 2007
Richland/Windber 15 Nanty Glo 0
Complete box scores, with season statistics, are available on the Team Stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

56ers Even League Mark With Win Over Spangler
June 4, 2007
HIGHLAND PARK - Josh Repko tripled and doubled and drove in three runs as Richland/Windber evened their 2007 Cambria County Legion record at 2-2 (2-5 overall). Andy Rubal batted 3-for-3, and Taylor Keiper and Chris Myers each doubled and had two hits apiece for the 56ers. Jake Lehman tossed five innings for the win, fanning seven while allowing four earned runs. Jeremiah Dunchak had a three-run HR for Spangler. Complete box scores, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

56ers Compete in St. Vincent Tournament
June 2-3, 2007
LATROBE, PA - The Richland-Windber 56ers competed in the 1st Annual St. Vincent College American Legion Tournament over the weekend. On Saturday, the 56ers dropped a 10-0 contest to Latrobe at Legion-Keener Park, and then dropped an 11-1 game to Derry at St. Vincent College. On Sunday, the 56ers got their offense going against Westmoreland County squad Irwin, but fell once again, 19-5. Despite losing all three games, the 56ers gained valuable tournament experience that will help the 2007 squad as they play a competitive Cambria County league schedule. (Pictured at left, Chad Kulik delivers a pitch in the tournament's opening game.) Complete box scores, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page. League stats, standings, and league leaders can be found at Cambria County Legion Baseball.

2006 Richland-Windber 56ers 4th Place Cambria County American Legion League, Record: 14-12. PICTURED: Front row, Josh Szelong, Brad Dale, Craig Montag, Nick Samko, Daniel Barefoot, Chris Roth, Andy Rubal. Back Row, Coach Paul Leonard, Ben Leonard, Sam Eash, CJ Verostick, Jake Lehman, Josh Repko, Doug Zubal, Chad Kulick, Manager Jason Kaminsky. Absent Brandon Shingler, Chris Myers, Marco Pecora.

56ers' Capture Post-Season Hardware
The Richland-Windber 56ers fell short of their championship dreams, taking a fourth place finish after sweeping Nanty Glo, and then falling to St. Michael two games to none in the championship semi-finals. However, the 56ers were the recipients of the 2006 Cambria County American Legion Umpires Association Team Sportsmanship Award. Manager Jason Kaminsky and Coach Paul Leonard accepted the award from the umpires at the umpires' July meeting. The award is bestowed on one team each season that demonstrates the sportsmanship and values promoted by American Legion Baseball.

56ers' Ousted By St. Michael
July 15-16, 2006
A trio of Saints drove in three runs apiece as St. Michael topped Richland/Windber 14-6 to sweep the best-of-3 playoff series at Highland Park on Sunday. Broc Jennings, Josh Hershberger and Tony Mickus had three RBIs for St. Michael, while Travis Rearick chased in two runs. Ross Carpenter and Hershberger led St. Michael with four hits apiece. Teammates Jeff Rolla (three hits), Rearick (two) and Mickus (two) also turned in multiple-hit performances for the Saints. The 56ers, who close the season at 14-12, received two hits apiece from Andy Rubal, Brad Dale and Jake Lehman. Lehman also had two RBIs while Craig Montag scored twice. St. Michael (22-3) will take on Meyersdale, a 2-1 series winner over Somerset in the championship series. The best-of-3 title series begins July 18th. Complete box scores, with season statistics, are available on the stats link at the top of the page.

Highlights from the 56ers 2006 season can be found here in a special section devoted to - 2006 Photos, News & Highlights

Highlights from the 56ers 2005 season can be found here in a special section devoted to - 2005 Photos, News & Highlights

2004 Squad Earns First Ever Playoff Victories
July 20, 2004
In 2004, the Richland-Windber 56ers completed their most successful season to date, as they advanced the the semi-final round of the Cambria County Legion League Playoffs in 2004. The 'Sixers lost to eventual playoff runner-up Claysburg, bowing out 2-0 in the best-of-three semifinal series.

However, just days before, the 56ers won their first playoff game in history, as Jared Patrick (pictured at left) picked up the victory in a first round win over St. Michael. Patrick worked eight strong innings and allowed just four runs in the 12-4 win. RW closer Marc Popovich worked the ninth inning, as the 56ers won their first playoff game since entering the league in 2000.

Petro Selected For 2004 All-West Game
Richland-Windber centerfielder Evan Petro was selected to perform at the 2004 Pennsylvania American Legion All-West All Star Showcase at PNC Park on July 8th, 2004. Petro earned the trip to PNC Park by virtue of his performance at the Region 7 Showcase in State College, PA, where he was selected by college and major league scouts from a pool of 55 other players. With his 2004 All-Star selection, Petro earned the distincton as the first player from Richland-Windber to advance to the All-West Showcase. Petro batted .417, and had 43 hits for the 2004 56ers. Petro also filled in at shortstop for the 56ers. In addition to his offensive numbers, Petro also stole 18 bases, and recorded 68 putouts in the field.

Staff:
Former 56ers Coach Garret Sidor is the Head Baseball Coach at Mt. Aloysius College. In 2002, Sidor was hired to start a baseball program at Mt. Aloysius. The team has played two seasons, and will soon earn NCAA Division III status.

Van Duncan (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) is currently a freshman pitcher at Mt. Aloysious College.

Steve Slatcoff (2002, 2003) is currently a sophomore pitcher at Shippensburg University.

Dan DelSignore (2002, 2003) is currently a sophomore infielder at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

Ryan Becker (2002) is currently a sophomore catcher at West Virginia Wesleyan.

Ryan Gindelsperger (2001, 2002) is currently a junior outfielder at Penn State-Altoona.

Jesse Leonard (2001, 2002) is currently a junior infielder at Juniata College.

Brandon McCreary (2001, 2002) played two seasons as a Designated Hitter at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.