Cicatello and Rizquez Named IBL Players of the Week

CAMBRIDGE – The Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) announced its Players of the Week for the week of May 5-12.

Toronto Maple Leafs' righty Justin Cicatello was named Pitcher of the Week. The veteran from Amherst, N.Y., had an ERA of 3.00 in two games, including a four-inning save May 12 in Toronto's win over Hamilton. With the Leafs shorthanded, Cicatello also had to hit, and he connected for a solo home run in his only at bat. It was the 35 year old's first career hit. 

Brantford's Andris Rizquez was named Hitter of the Week after going 3-for-6 in the Red Sox's season-opening win over Toronto. Rizquez fell a triple short of the cycle while scoring twice and adding a stolen base. 

The Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) is the top level baseball league in Ontario, boasting ex-major league professional and elite NCAA college baseball players. The 2019 season will mark the IBL’s 101^st in operation. The IBL is the fifth longest continually operated baseball league in the world and serves as a valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff. More than 40 IBL players have advanced to Major League Baseball or returned to the IBL following their MLB careers. The league is comprised of teams from Barrie, Brantford, Kitchener, London, Toronto, Guelph, Welland and Hamilton. For more information, visit www.theibl.ca.