BY PAUL GOTHAM Phil Ferranti connected on three home runs including back-to-back round-trippers in a nine-run fourth as Mercyhurst University, 14-2 in PSAC action on Saturday. Ferranti hit a two-run shot in the second to tie the game at two. The senior delivered another two-run job early in the fourth before his solo home run helped pace Mercyhurst to a 13-2 lead. The former … [Read more...] about Ferranti homers three times in Mercyhurst victory
Diamond Pro Weekend Softball Wrap: Wright’s gem keeps Bloomfield undefeated; Thomas runs win streak to six
FRIDAY PITTSFORD SUTHERLAND 15 EASTRIDGE 9 Seven straight Knights reached in a six-run third as Sutherland jumped to an 8-0 lead on the way to its fifth straight win. Tia Lehtonen sparked the outburst with a double. The junior leadoff hitter walked three times in the game and scored four runs. Julianna Lyons finished 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in the … [Read more...] about Diamond Pro Weekend Softball Wrap: Wright’s gem keeps Bloomfield undefeated; Thomas runs win streak to six
Gresens and Irondequoit walk off
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Connor Gresens does the bulk of his work from behind the plate. On Saturday, the junior catcher traded battery spots and helped the Irondequoit baseball team get back on the winning side. Gresens hurled three innings in relief and picked up the win in the Eagles' 5-4 victory over Brighton in Monroe County Division II action. "That feels … [Read more...] about Gresens and Irondequoit walk off
Zapata and Greece softball avenge earlier defeat
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Greece softball sent nine to the plate in a five-run third inning, and Skylar Zapata hurled a complete game for a 10-2 victory over Spencerport. Leading 5-2, Ally Ray Schumacher led the third with the first of three straight singles to spark Greece. "It was electric," head coach Nichole Blackwell said. "It was a fun inning to be … [Read more...] about Zapata and Greece softball avenge earlier defeat
Rush-Henrietta softball uses big first to beat Churchville-Chili
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Rush-Henrietta (5-5) sent nine to the plate in a five-run first inning, and Kadyn Hartel made the lead stand as the Royal Comets defeated Churchville-Chili, 6-2 in Section V Softball action on Thursday. Hartel led with the first of five hits in the frame. Olivia Sheffer doubled and drove in Hartel with the first run, and Carly Sobaszek also … [Read more...] about Rush-Henrietta softball uses big first to beat Churchville-Chili