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By Nick Bello– Media Operations Assistant Newport (23-15) hit the road for the first game of their doubleheader to take on the New Bedford Bay Sox (12-27) as the Gulls came away with a 3-1 victory in what would be a quiet first game. Newport was led by Sam Jacobsak on the mound who made his first […]

By Stephen Hough – Team Publicist MARTHA’S VINEYARD, Mass. – In a battle between the top two teams in the Southern Division, Newport (21-15) came out on top of the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks (23-14) by a score of 8-2. The victory for the Gulls was a complete team effort as Newport didn’t commit an error […]

By Nick Bello– Media Operations Assistant On Tuesday, July 23rd, the NECBL announced that Newport Gulls Broadcaster Stephen Hough would be one of the two broadcasters to call the 2019 NECBL All-Star Game hosted by the Vermont Mountaineers. Hough will be joined in the booth by Sanford’s Ryan Zimmerman. The broadcasters were chosen through a […]

By Nick Bello– Media Operations Assistant, Newport Gulls NEWPORT, R.I. – Newport (20-15) walked-off against the Valley Blue Sox (18-16-1) for the third time this season at Cardines Field. Mike Townsend picked up the win for Newport while Hunter Waldis was saddled with the loss for the Blue Sox.  The Gulls bats got hot early on as […]

By International Tennis Hall Of Fame/Hall Of Fame Open John Isner wasn’t entirely sure the shot went in, but he had a pretty good feeling that he had just won the Hall of Fame Open for a record fourth time. “I actually didn’t see the ball land in, because my face was on the ground, […]

By Stephen Hough – Team Publicist NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – It was another high-scoring affair between Newport (19-15) and North Adams (20-12) and the SteepleCats found themselves on top again, beating the Gulls 14-9. The SteepleCats jumped out in front in the first after Joey Porricelli launched a three-run home run. The home run was […]

By Nick Bello– Media Operations Assistant NEWPORT, R.I. – Newport (19-14) walked-off against the Vermont Mountaineers (20-16) on Yalanis Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors American Heroes Night at Cardines Field. Sam Jacobsak picked up the win for Newport while Ryan Steckline was saddled with the loss for the Mountaineers.  The Mountaineers jumped on Newport’s starter Dillon […]

By International Tennis Hall Of Fame/Hall Of Fame Open Matthew Ebden has reached one singles final in his ATP Tour career, here two years ago. In the 2017 Hall of Fame Open final, he ran into a guy who was serving historically well. John Isner hadn’t faced a break point the entire tournament, and he […]

by International Tennis Hall Of Fame/Hall Of Fame Open John Isner said he’s “nowhere near” in the shape he wants or needs to be as he works his way back from a broken foot. The No. 1 seed at the Hall of Fame Open, however, was able to grind out a victory against Kamil Majchrzak […]

By Nick Bello– Media Operations Assistant, Newport Gulls NEWPORT, R.I. – Newport (18-14) fell 5-1 to the Ocean State Waves (12-19) on FANatic About Reading Night at Cardines Field. For the Waves, Peyton Deats picks up the win as Garrett Schmeltz is saddled with the loss for the Gulls.  Schmeltz struggled early on, walking the first three batters […]

By Tom Lima – Director of Media, Newport Gulls NEWPORT, R.I. – Friday, July 19th  is one of many special nights at Cardines Field, as the Newport Gulls take on the Vermont Mountaineers of the NECBL Northern Division on Yalanis Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors American Heroes Night. Free admission will be given […]

By International Tennis Hall Of Fame/Hall Of Fame Open Wild card Christopher Eubanks knocked off the defending champion on Tuesday, defeating No. 5 seed Steve Johnson 7-6 (9), 7-6 (5) in the first round. The victory was Eubanks’ second on the ATP Tour this season and came against one of his mentors. “Stevie helped me […]

Day 4 of the 2019 Hall of Fame Open at the International Tennis Hall Of Fame will take place on Wednesday, here’s what’s on tap. WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 TOURNAMENT EARLY ROUNDS​ 10am Gates Open10:15-10:45am Chat with Champions10am-3pm USTA Fan Zone11am Tennis Matches Starts 2pm Guided Museum Tour4pm Guided Museum Tour Tickets for all special events include access to that day’s tournament matches. […]

By International Tennis Hall Of Fame/Hall Of Fame Open At the 2018 Hall of Fame Open, the Aces for Rhode Island program — and its participating nonprofit organizations, benefited from 192 aces served during singles matches on Center Court. This time the Aces for Rhode Island initiative, in its second year, will take advantage of […]

By Nick Bello– Media Operations Assistant NEWPORT, R.I. – Newport (18-13) defeated the New Bedford Bay Sox (7-22) on Raytheon Military Appreciation Night at Cardines Field. For the Gulls, Justin Cherry picked up the win while Julian Washburn is saddled with the loss for the Bay Sox.  Newport jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the […]

By Shannon Carlson – Asst. Director Media Operations NEWPORT, R.I. – Every year, as elementary schools in Portsmouth, Middletown, and Newport wind down their classes and summer rolls in, the Newport Gulls players go beyond the baseball field to give back to the youth of Newport County. For ten years now, the People’s Credit Union […]

By Stephen Hough – Team Publicist GROTON, Conn. – Newport (17-13) bounced back Sunday night with a 12-9 victory in ten innings over the Mystic Schooners (17-12). With the win over Mystic, the season series is tied 3-3. Jordan Marks started on the mound for the Gulls and delivered five solid innings, giving up four runs […]

Day 2 of the 2019 Hall of Fame Open at the International Tennis Hall Of Fame arrives on Monday, here’s what’s on the schedule of events. MONDAY, JULY 15 – TOURNAMENT EARLY ROUNDS​ 10am Gates Open10:15-10:45am Chat with Champions10am-3pm USTA Fan Zone11am Tennis Matches Starts12pm-5pm Free USPTA Tennis Lessons2pm ATP Juniors Clinic (separate ticket required)2pm Guided Museum Tour4pm Guided Museum Tour Tickets for all […]

Seven days of exciting pro tennis kicks off today at the International Tennis Hall of Fame when the Hall of Fame begins. The tournament offers great special events all week, including youth tennis clinics, a fashion show on the grass courts, and more. Here’s what’s on tap for today. SUNDAY, JULY 14 QUALIFYING ROUNDS & […]