By PAUL GOTHAM Danny Mendick (Pittsford Mendon/Monroe CC) connected on a three-run home run, finished 2-for-4 at the plate and scored two runs as the host New York Mets defeated the Chicago Cubs, 11-2 Monday night. Mendick's home run, his first at the MLB level this season and 11th of his career, came with two outs in the seventh inning and gave the Mets a 10-2 lead at … [Read more...] about Mendick homers, scores twice in Mets win
Blankenhorn’s blast lifts Wings
By PAUL GOTHAM Travis Blankenhorn delivered a two-run home run in the ninth inning as the Rochester Red Wings (50-54) rallied to defeat host Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (49-54) in International League action, Friday night. Blankenhorn brought home Darren Baker with his 17th round-tripper of the season and second in as many nights. Baker reached on a one-out walk … [Read more...] about Blankenhorn’s blast lifts Wings
Rochester uses balanced attack to claim BCANY championship
Rochester wins first BCANY title since 2018. By PAUL GOTHAM JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — Molly O’Toole (Aquinas) connected on four 3-pointers to lead five in double figures, and the Rochester Girls used a 20-point advantage to open the second half on the way to an 81-69 victory over Southern Tier in the championship of the 2023 Basketball Coaches Association of New York (BCANY) … [Read more...] about Rochester uses balanced attack to claim BCANY championship
Buntley and Rochester girls finish BCANY pool play unbeaten
Results from Day 2 of the 2023 Basketball Coaches Association of New York Summer Hoops Festival. ROCHESTER (GIRLS) 64 MID-HUDSON 63Ne'vaeh Buntley finished with a game-high 19 including the winner in the closing seconds to lift Rochester. Buntley's steal and score with :20 seconds remaining was the difference in the game. The Fairport senior connected six times from the … [Read more...] about Buntley and Rochester girls finish BCANY pool play unbeaten
Greece Post 468 walks off with second straight American Legion state title
By PAUL GOTHAM Connor Gresens delivered the game winner in the bottom of the eighth to cap a late-inning rally, and Greece Post 468 claimed a second straight New York State American Legion Senior Division Championship with a 7-6 victory over Broundshidle Post 205, Thursday at Mirabito Stadium in Binghamton, New York. Gresens connected on a one-out base hit and plated … [Read more...] about Greece Post 468 walks off with second straight American Legion state title