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Cropdusters Ranked No. 2 in Latest CRSCBL Power Rankings The Dusters continue to receive league-wide recognition, checking in at No. 2 in the latest Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League Power Rankings as the race for the playoffs intensifies. See the complete rankings and the league's analysis. Read the full Power Rankings →

Cropdusters Featured on the CRSCBL Website The Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League recently highlighted the Cropdusters in a feature story, "Homegrown Chemistry," showcasing the team's culture, community support, and success during the 2026 season. We're grateful to the league for recognizing what makes Cropdusters Baseball special both on and off the field. Read the full story on the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League website →

By Dylan Lewis, Cropdusters Social Media Assistant As the Maryland summer heats up, so does the race for the Ripken League playoffs. The Cropdusters continued to play strong baseball during Week 6, posting a 3-1 record in completed games while battling through two rainouts and keeping themselves firmly in the playoff picture. The week began Monday with an impressive 11-3 victory over the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts. Patrick Gozdan homered while Cade Walter and Owen McN

DUSTER'S DIGEST Week 5 Recap: Heat, Heart and a Tough Week for the Cropdusters The Cropdusters faced their toughest stretch of the season, battling extreme heat and a demanding schedule while taking on some of the Ripken League's top competition. Despite a 1-3 week, Olney remains firmly in the hunt for first place at 17-9, just one game behind Bethesda. Week 5 highlights included: ⚾ Six Cropdusters selected to the 2026 CRSCBL All-Star Game ⚾ A 10-1 road victory over the D.C

By Dylan Lewis, Cropdusters Social Media Assistant Coming off an undefeated week, the Cropdusters looked to carry that momentum into the biggest week of the season, featuring the 250th anniversary of our nation. Unfortunately, a heat dome over the East Coast was set to slow them down, officially ushering in the dog days of summer—if they hadn't already arrived. Monday marked a much-needed rest day for the Crops, as temperatures throughout the week were expected to soar above

By Dylan Lewis, Cropdusters Social Media Assistant After a dominant third week of play in the Ripken League, the Cropdusters looked like the juggernaut, ending up 6 games above the .500 mark. It’s safe to say, the Dusters didn’t disappoint in their fourth week of play either. Having a day off on Monday, along with a postponement Tuesday gave the Crops time to rest and recharge, going into their game on Wednesday back at home. It was a special night, with OBGC hosting their C

By Dylan Lewis, Cropdusters Social Media Assistant Coming off a four-game winning streak and carrying plenty of momentum into the third week of Ripken League play, the Cropdusters looked to continue their climb up the standings. By week's end, they had done just that, posting a 6-2 record and climbing into first place with the best overall record in the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League. On Monday, the Crops continued their homestand against the Southern Maryland Sena

By Dylan Lewis, Cropdusters Social Media Assistant After a sluggish and tiring start to the season, the Cropdusters looked to change the tempo and gain momentum heading into week two. Luckily, the team began the week with a rest day, giving players an opportunity to recharge and even attend an Orioles game after a long opening week. On Tuesday, it was back to business for the Crops. The team was slated to play at home against Big Train, the third time they would face Bethesda

By Dylan Lewis, Cropdusters Social Media Assistant In what was a highly anticipated week around Olney, where country music could be heard playing from the loudspeakers at First Responder Field at SERVPRO Stadium, the crack of the bat was loud and crisp, and the smell of freshly cut grass was as good as ever, the local team didn’t disappoint. As the Ripken League season kicked into gear this week, your Olney Cropdusters began their trek toward the 2026 Ripken League title, beg