2026 PIONEERS SEASON COMES TO A CLOSE & UPCOMING EVENT AT DUNN FIELD

Elmira, NY- The 2026 PGCBL season came to a close the last week of July. The Elmira Pioneers made playoffs for the 4th time in the last 5 seasons but were eliminated by the #2 seed Jamestown Tarp skunks last week.  As baseball season ends we want to highlight the season and the upcoming event at Dunn Field.

The Pioneers kicked off the season walking in three Memorial Day Parades to start off training camp, with Elmira, Elmira Heights, & Horseheads ceremonies.   Another highlight was visiting senior citizens at Woodbrook Assisted Living for a special lunch and meet & greet.  Players visited schools in Tioga, Schuyler, & Chemung County as well.

As the season kicked off the Pioneers hosted over 700 youth baseball & softball buddies during the year playing catch pregame before games at Dunn Field.  The Pioneers visit Challenger Division Baseball for an incredible day as player & coach buddies, assisting players with physical and intellectual challenges throughout the day. Dunn Field along with Pioneer staff and players hosted baseball training camps as well. The Elmira Pioneers teamed up with over 14 non-profits or charity organizations helping spread awareness and raise funds for their causes.  The Pioneers annual Domestic Violence Awareness Night in partnership with Catholic Charities “First Step” Program, Military Appreciation night in Partnership with Wreaths Across America. The Pioneers closed out the regular season with a pet food drive helping collect donations for the Chemung County Animal Shelter.  The Elmira Pioneers lead the entire PGCBL in attendance again for the 14th consecutive season, averaging 2,660 fans at Dunn Field.

The Pioneers look to stay active in the off season as well, as many more events are planned.  On Thursday August 27th the Pioneers the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System) will team up for their annual Veterans Stand Down event from 10 AM – 1 PM, presented by Hilliard Corporation.  Military surplus items & other items will be available to all veterans (valid VA ID or DD214). If you are looking for tickets or to sponsor one of the upcoming events email General Manager (Marc Witt) mwitt.canusa@gmail.com.