By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They had been in control for the better part of 16 minutes, ever since Sam Sheldon's touchdown pass to Aiden McDonald broke a tie midway through the third quarter. But now, as the clock wound down in the fourth quarter, the Greece Athena Trojans were doing more than just bending on defense. They were on the verge of breaking. And that 20-14 lead that … [Read more...] about Simpson’s sack helps Athena hold off Geneva
Former Amerks and Bruins goalie Jim Pettie loved team, loved life
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA If you played with Jim Pettie, then you had a friend and teammate for life. If you played against him, well, he definitely wasn't your friend on the ice. Pettie had a love for hockey, a staunch belief in team and an unparalleled zest for life, longtime friends and former Rochester Americans teammates say. "This was a man who could live life," said … [Read more...] about Former Amerks and Bruins goalie Jim Pettie loved team, loved life
Wiel finishing breakout year on a high note
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA You won't find Zander Wiel's name anywhere on most lists of top prospects in the Minnesota Twins organization. He's not on MLB.com's top 30, and he doesn't appear on fangraphs top 41. But you will find Wiel among the players with the most productive offensive seasons for the Rochester Red Wings in the Twins era, and in select categories for in the … [Read more...] about Wiel finishing breakout year on a high note
Twins’ Falvey on development, use of pitchers and more
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA This is not an affiliation year; the Rochester Red Wings and Minnesota Twins still have 2020 remaining on their working agreement. But Derek Falvey, chief baseball officer for the Twins, is in town to take one last look at possible Sept. 1 callups as the International League regular season winds down. Here's a Friday six pack from Falvey's chat with … [Read more...] about Twins’ Falvey on development, use of pitchers and more
Batavia Downs-record Pick-5 pool at $35,000 on Friday
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Carryover Fever has hit Batavia Downs Gaming. The Pick-5 wager has not been hit for four consecutive harness racing programs, prompting management to guarantee a track-record Pick 5 wagering pool of $35,000 on Friday night. First-race post time is 6 p.m. The multi-race wager starts in Race 1 and ends in Race 5, and obviously has the potential for a … [Read more...] about Batavia Downs-record Pick-5 pool at $35,000 on Friday