By Cameron Boon GENEVA, N.Y. -- In a winner-take-all game of a playoff series, fast starts are the difference between moving to the next round, and packing your bags to go home. The Geneva Twins utilized the long ball in their fast start. Mike Annone (Wilmington) and Connor Simonetti (Kent State) launched back-to-back bombs in the bottom of the first as the Twins put up … [Read more...] about Twins use powerful start to eliminate Ridgemen
Ridgemen survive late rally from Twins, force decisive Game 3
By Cameron Boon WEBSTER, N.Y. -- After being shut out in game one, there were questions as to whether or not the Rochester Ridgemen bats would come alive in this New York Collegiate Baseball League Western Divisional Series. They answered with a resounding yes! In front of their home crowd at Basket Road Field, the Ridgemen offense exploded and held off the Geneva Twins … [Read more...] about Ridgemen survive late rally from Twins, force decisive Game 3
Anderson, Twins stymie Ridgemen
By Cameron Boon GENEVA, N.Y. -- It was a battle of the aces in game one of the New York Collegiate Baseball League Western Divisional Series. David Anderson (Muhlenberg) was able to best Connor Hamilton (Cedarville), and give his Twins the early 1-0 advantage with a 7-0 victory Sunday afternoon on Senator Mike Nozzolio Day at McDonough Park. Anderson was able to hold … [Read more...] about Anderson, Twins stymie Ridgemen
Power explode late in win over Rochester
By Cameron Boon WEBSTER, N.Y. -- With only a half game lead for the fourth and final playoff spot, and in 2-2 deadlock with the Rochester Ridgemen after six innings, the Niagara Power knew the pressure was on. "The playoffs have motivated them all year,” Niagara manager Josh Rebandt said. What happened next was an enslaught, as the Power put up eight runs in the … [Read more...] about Power explode late in win over Rochester
Ridgemen clinch courtesy of dominant Hamilton performance, four-run eighth
By Cameron Boon WEBSTER, N.Y. -- For only the second time in its 12-year history, the Athletes In Action franchise is headed to the NYCBL playoffs. It’s the first time for the Rochester Ridgemen, who have been in existence for three years, as they clinched when they defeated the Olean Oilers 4-0 in front of their home fans at Basket Road Field in New York Collegiate Baseball … [Read more...] about Ridgemen clinch courtesy of dominant Hamilton performance, four-run eighth