By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Scan the past champions of Section V high school football and you’ll see a lot of the same schools, like Aquinas, Canandaigua, Fairport, Caledonia-Mumford and LeRoy. One name you won’t find: Spencerport. But with the 2021 fall season getting underway on Friday night, the Rangers showed they are poised to make a run at the elusive title. The … [Read more...] about Mesh, Spencerport power past Olympia/Odyssey
Red Wings’ Casey showing Nationals that hitting really is his thing
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Donovan Casey had the bat and the arm to excite major league baseball scouts while playing at Boston College. In the batter’s box, he hit for average and showed potential to add power to his game. As a reliever on the mound, he could hit the mid-90s with his fastball and loved the pressure of earning the save. But once Casey was drafted by the Los … [Read more...] about Red Wings’ Casey showing Nationals that hitting really is his thing
Thomas walks it off for Wings in continuing bid to show Nats he’s ready
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The first time Lane Thomas was traded, back in 2017, there wasn’t even another name attached in the deal. The Toronto Blue Jay sent him from his Class-A team to the St. Louis Cardinals organization in exchange for international spending cap space. Apparently that’s a thing. Last week, when he experienced the second trade of his career, there was a … [Read more...] about Thomas walks it off for Wings in continuing bid to show Nats he’s ready
Nationals new catching prospect Ruiz looks right at home in Wings debut
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The initial shock of the trade has worn off for Keibert Ruiz. From this point forward, Ruiz said he’s intent on doing first what he can for the Rochester Red Wings and, perhaps sooner than later, for the Washington Nationals. After all, if you’re one of the guys headed east when the Nationals send possible (probable?) Hall of Fame pitcher Max … [Read more...] about Nationals new catching prospect Ruiz looks right at home in Wings debut
Klobosits proving he’s the Wings new kloser
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For a guy who pitched very little the previous two years, Gabe Klobosits hasn’t missed a beat this season. In fact, he’s made it clear he’s intent on fast-tracking himself up the bullpen ladder of the Washington Nationals organization. On Tuesday night, Klobosits made a very loud statement with his right arm that he’s now the closer for the Rochester … [Read more...] about Klobosits proving he’s the Wings new kloser