By JOHN LIKANJE Philip Ferranti (Orioles/Mercyhurst University) and Rojo Prarie (Snow Cats/College of William and Mary) earned Interstate Collegiate Baseball League (ICBL) Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for July 27-August 2. Ferranti swatted two home runs. Prarie secured a pair of save opportunities. PLAYER OF THE WEEK (7/27-8/2) Rochester East Division Philip … [Read more...] about Ferranti and Prarie earn Week 4 ICBL honors
ICBL Sunday: Blackall extends RBI streak; Monarchs take lead in East Division
SNOW CATS (11-3) 3DP ORANGE (7-8) 0Starter Jack Leahy (RIT) and closer Rojo Prarie (William and Mary) combined for seven strikeouts without a walk between them to shut out DP Orange. Leahy fanned five batters and allowed nine hits over six innings of work. Prarie stepped in for the final inning, struck out two, allowed no hits, and earned the save. James Cronin (St. Lawrence) … [Read more...] about ICBL Sunday: Blackall extends RBI streak; Monarchs take lead in East Division
East High’s Harris-Scott commits to Clarendon College
By JOHN LIKANJE East High senior Zechariah Harris-Scott will continue his basketball career at the collegiate level. The 6-foot-6 forward committed to Clarendon College via Twitter, Saturday. Before I announce my commitment I would like thank my parents,coaches,AD,and my family for supporting me through my journey.Also want to thank my East team for showing me the best … [Read more...] about East High’s Harris-Scott commits to Clarendon College
ICBL Friday: Orioles win second straight; Sulimowicz, Monarchs tie Blue Jays for division lead
ORIOLES (3-9) 3 DP ORANGE (7-7) 2 Patrick Sherron (Monroe Community College) combined with Zach Carpin (Clarkson) on a relay from right field, throwing out the tying run at home to end the game as the Orioles won their second straight. Sherron collected two hits on the night and scored a run. Sean Flannery (Monroe Community College) broke a scoreless tie in the fourth … [Read more...] about ICBL Friday: Orioles win second straight; Sulimowicz, Monarchs tie Blue Jays for division lead
This Day In Red Wings History: Rochester bests Richmond thanks to Valle’s late homer
By IAIN HIGGINS John Valle went 4-for-4 with the game-winning home run. Danny Gonzalez provided the defense, and the Rochester Red Wings downed the Richmond Braves, 2-1 in front of 12,498 at Silver Stadium on San Diego Chicken night in 1980. Valle singled in the first, doubled in the third and sixth, and connected on a solo shot in the eighth for the game winner. Ed Putnam … [Read more...] about This Day In Red Wings History: Rochester bests Richmond thanks to Valle’s late homer