Thursday will mark the first Playoff appearance for the inaugural NY/NJ Comets who took over the Carolina Diamonds after last season. Akron Racers players and fans are hoping it’s their only appearance! The recently changed playoff format puts the… Read More ›
Akron Racers/NPF
On the Mound with Rachele Fico
Being the very first pick in the 2013 NPF Draft which was stacked with talented pitchers was quite an accomplishment. Even though Rachele Fico may not have finished the season with the best record or the best stats of the… Read More ›
The “New” Left Side
Anyone who took their time getting to Firestone Stadium this year saw a second half of the season that featured Kelley Montalvo and Brigette Del Ponte scooping up everything that came their way and making plays on the run unlike… Read More ›
Cat Osterman…In Her Own Words
All of us fans who were sad to see Cat Osterman announce her retirement, and yes I was very much in that group, can now feel better that August 24th wont be the last chance we get to see her…. Read More ›
Catching Up With Sam Marder!
Not only is Sam Marder the reigning NPF Offensive Player of the Year but shes also an Akron Racers leader, fan favorite, and Ohio State Buckeye! Her award winning season featured 8 homers, 27 RBI’s, 24 walks and a .343… Read More ›
Bandits-Racers Series Cancelled; Fans React…
On Sunday, August 26th, in unprecedented fashion, the NPF cancelled its Championship Series, which was already one game in, due to inclement weather… NPF Cancellation Statement It was cited that one team would have significant roster omissions… Read More ›
A League Truly Their Own!
Originally posted 9/28/11 I sincerely thank everyone who took part in this article and I thank all players for doing what you do all summer. You put a high quality product on the field and make it so relative to… Read More ›