By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Aidan Pacatte chose to play on Penfield's junior varsity baseball team during his 11th grade season. Facing the prospects of sitting in the dugout on a senior-laden Patriots' team that went on to win the Section V Class AA title, Pacatte opted for an increased number of at-bats and innings played in the field. That decision paid dividends … [Read more...] about Pacatte lifts Penfield in battle of reigning sectional champs
Webster Thomas uses big sixth to beat Gates-Chili
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Nate Zicari didn't want to come out of the game. One out shy of throwing six complete innings, the senior southpaw motioned to the first base dugout asking to face another batter. Head coach Kevin Neenan hesitated for a brief moment before collecting his thoughts and making his way to the mound. Zicari struck out 10 batters over 5.2 innings … [Read more...] about Webster Thomas uses big sixth to beat Gates-Chili
Hilton outlasts Rush-Henrietta to win third game
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Michael Whelehan entered Tuesday's Monroe County Division I matchup with a pair of runners on base, no outs and his Hilton Cadets holding a 3-1 lead in the fourth inning. The junior right-hander didn't flinch. A shortstop by trade, he came off the mound to field a sacrifice bunt attempt and erased the lead runner at third. He followed with … [Read more...] about Hilton outlasts Rush-Henrietta to win third game
Finocchario leads Pal-Mac to opening win
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Chris Finnochario, Jr. might not have had his full complement of pitches on Monday afternoon. It didn't matter much for the Palmyra-Macedon ace. Finnochario struck out the first 10 batters he faced, and the reigning Section V Class B1 champions picked up where they left off with a 13-0 victory over Aquinas. "That’s what you want out of your … [Read more...] about Finocchario leads Pal-Mac to opening win
Upstate Baseball League Monday Wrap: Sackett and Fairport walk off; Schumacher leads Athena/Olympia/Odyssey
BASEBALL GREECE ATHENA (2-0) 12 SPENCERPORT (0-1) 3 Connor Osier paced a 12-hit attack going 3-for-4 on the day with a home run and two-run single to start the scoring for Athena in the third inning. The sophomore also scored a run in the win. Aleks Englert finished 2-for-3 with a double, two walks, an RBI and a run scored. TJ Kurtz drove in two runs with a hit and later … [Read more...] about Upstate Baseball League Monday Wrap: Sackett and Fairport walk off; Schumacher leads Athena/Olympia/Odyssey