Baseball continues to be Stice of life for Palmyra graduate now pitching in Frontier League

Palmyra graduate Bennett Stice, who was an All-Ohio Valley Conference reliever at Lindenwood University, is now pitching for the Gateway Grizzlies in the Frontier League. | Photo courtesy Olivia Gray, Gateway Grizzlies

SAUGET, Ill. — A small part of Bennett Stice had not completely given up on the dream of playing professional baseball, but after his senior season at Lindenwood University ended on May 23, Stice had come to terms with the fact that his baseball career may be over. “I assumed I was done pitching,” said…

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Pro baseball notebook: Palmyra’s Stice earns opportunity to pitch for Gateway Grizzlies

Palmyra product Bennett Stice has made two relief appearances since joining the Gateway Grizzlies in the Frontier League. | Photo courtesy Olivia Gray, Gateway Grizzlies

PALMYRA, Mo. — Bennett Stice is getting his chance to show he belongs in professional baseball. The Palmyra High School graduate recently signed a contract with the Gateway Grizzlies of the independent Frontier League and has made two appearances in the past week. A 6-foot-5 right-handed pitcher, Stice has thrown 3.1 innings out of the…

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