By PAUL GOTHAM A trio of former Monroe Community College Tribunes produced 28 runs in a doubleheader sweep as Mercyhurst University clinched the No. 2 seed in the upcoming Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) tournament. Phil Ferranti (Webster Schroeder) finished 3-for-4 with four RBI and three runs scored to pace the Lakers to a 17-4 win over Clarion in the nightcap … [Read more...] about Tribune trio helps Mercyhurst to two-seed
McAliney throws six shutout; McQuaid runs record to 4-0
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Daniel McAliney dropped a curveball over the outside third of the plate to Rush-Henrietta leadoff man, Cam Ritchie. The breaking ball to start the top of the first inning proved to be a glimpse of what was to come. Offering a steady diet of those curveballs and mixing in his slider, McAliney kept the Royal Comets off-balance in a 4-0 McQuaid … [Read more...] about McAliney throws six shutout; McQuaid runs record to 4-0
Sofinski gets win in first varsity start; Thomas improves to 3-0
By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Paul Sofinski lost his grip on a one-strike curveball in the fifth inning. The pitch fluttered to the turf like a whiffle ball caught in the wind. That was about the only thing the Webster Thomas senior didn't command on Thursday afternoon. Sofinski retired the first 13 batters he faced and picked up the win as the Titans defeated Hilton, … [Read more...] about Sofinski gets win in first varsity start; Thomas improves to 3-0
Pace hits for the cycle; Penfield improves to 2-0
By PAUL GOTHAM CHURCHVILLE, N.Y. - Peyton Pace had reason to smile even if he felt some lingering pain. One pitch after sending a foul tip off his right shin in the sixth inning of Wednesday's Monroe County Division II matchup, Pace served a base hit into left field. With that he completed one of baseball's rare offensive feats: hitting for the cycle. "I just wanted my … [Read more...] about Pace hits for the cycle; Penfield improves to 2-0
Saucke, Alongi combine on no-hitter; Athena takes opener
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Not since January had Casey Saucke II played in a baseball game. The Greece Athena senior, who managed to stay active during the height of the pandemic playing Perfect Game showcases and the prestigious Area Code games, was limited to "scrimmages with friends" and "live at-bats" over the past four months. He couldn't remember the last time he's … [Read more...] about Saucke, Alongi combine on no-hitter; Athena takes opener