By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When Elin Eklund finished her cross-continent, trans-Atlantic live video recruiting chat with Monroe Community College coach Sal Galvano two years ago, discussing the opportunity with her parents wasn't the first order of business. She needed to find a map. A native of Gothenberg, Sweden, Eklund had never heard of MCC and couldn't really say where in … [Read more...] about Swedish-born Eklund has found MCC, Lady Lancers perfect for her game
All’s well that Enns well for Red Wings
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA At the moment, Dietrich Enns' most notable Major League Baseball feat as a pitcher for the Minnesota Twins came not with his left arm but with his bat. While making his MLB debut in August, Enns delivered a third-inning single, becoming the first Twins pitcher since Hal Haydel in 1970 to record a hit in his first big-league appearance. The objective … [Read more...] about All’s well that Enns well for Red Wings
Chris Carter in the swing of things in Wings debut
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA After a trying 2017 season that saw him start the year in Yankee pinstripes and end it in Triple-A Nashville, all was going quite well for Chris Carter in 2018. No, he wasn't back in Major League Baseball, but he was hitting with consistency and authority for the Salt Lake Bees of the Pacific Coast League. The power-hitting first baseman and … [Read more...] about Chris Carter in the swing of things in Wings debut
Lancers, Lady Lancers set for Sunday’s home doubleheader
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA So you think there's no hometown soccer at Marina Auto Stadium this summer? Think again. The Rochester Lady Lancers and Lancers will be taking over the pitch along Oak and Broad streets starting with a Memorial Day weekend Sunday afternoon doubleheader. The Lady Lancers, off to a 1-0-1 start in United Women's Soccer (UWS), play the Connecticut Fusion … [Read more...] about Lancers, Lady Lancers set for Sunday’s home doubleheader
Sano: 2 more games with the Wings, then back to the Twins
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Barring any setback, Miguel Sano's rehabilitation stint with the Rochester Red Wings will end while they are in Allentown, Pa., this week. The Minnesota Twins' slugging third baseman played five innings for the Red Wings on Sunday — this time at third after serving as the designated hitter on Saturday — and said his rehab is right on schedule. "I'm … [Read more...] about Sano: 2 more games with the Wings, then back to the Twins