By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- McQuaid baseball won its first NYS title in program history. National postseason recognition has followed for the Jesuit Knights. Tony Fuller's McQuaid squad finished the season ranked No. 24 in the USA Today Super 25 poll released earlier this week. "You don’t think about that when you’re starting the season," the fourth-year coach … [Read more...] about McQuaid closes season ranked in national Top 25
Davis, Wings take slugfest from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Twice during the early innings Tuesday afternoon, wind blew open the door to the visitor's bullpen at Frontier Field. The occurrences offered a hint of what was to come on a day that a consistent breeze kept the flags in left field at attention and relief pitchers got plenty of work. Five balls left the yard, but it was a single with an … [Read more...] about Davis, Wings take slugfest from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Making a first impression: Davis and Schales lead Wings rally
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Rochester's Red Wings closed their most recent homestand winning 13 of 14 games. The road trip that followed saw a roster shuffle with Luis Arraez, Willians Astudillo and Jake Cave return to Minnesota. The Wings came home Monday night having dropped five of eight. New faces in the lineup helped the Wings reconnect with the squad's … [Read more...] about Making a first impression: Davis and Schales lead Wings rally
Broderick and Hillabush grab ICBL weekly honors
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Tyler Broderick (Keuka College) capped a near-perfect week at the the plate with a 4-for-4 performance. Dylan Hillabush (Brockport College) hurled six solid innings to help the Lake Monsters snap a five-game skid. The two earned Player and Pitcher of the Week for June 17-23rd as announced by the Interstate Collegiate Baseball League (ICBL) … [Read more...] about Broderick and Hillabush grab ICBL weekly honors
Former Tribune Vennaro signs with Milwaukee
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Three years ago, Zach Vennaro started in the NJCAA Division II World Series for the Monroe Community College Tribunes. Next time the 6-foot-6 right-hander climbs the bump will be as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers Rookie-League team. "It feels amazing," Vennaro said by phone earlier this week. "It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to get … [Read more...] about Former Tribune Vennaro signs with Milwaukee