By Cameron Boon WEBSTER, N.Y -- “They aren’t 24-6 just for kicks,” Rochester manager Brady James said after Sunday’s loss to the Dodgers. Joe Gnacinski (Mercyhurst) and Hornell showed why they are the best team in the New York Collegiate Baseball League, and the Rochester Ridgemen were the victim. Gnacinski went eight dominant innings, and the Hornell Dodgers put up … [Read more...] about Gnacinski and Dodgers rout Ridgemen
Offensive balance pushes Ridgemen past slumping Nitros
By Cameron Boon WELLSVILLE, N.Y. -- Nick Wolyniec (Bergen CC) put in a 3-for-4 effort with a pair of RBI, and five other Rochester batters drove in a run as the Rochester Ridgemen won their third game in a row, defeating the Wellsville Nitros 8-5 in New York Collegiate Baseball League action on Wednesday night. The Ridgemen have now taken four out of five against … [Read more...] about Offensive balance pushes Ridgemen past slumping Nitros
Pitching dominates as Ridgemen defeat Rapids
By Cameron Boon WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Both pitchers shined at Basket Road, but only one could come out a winner. Jacob Chipka (Hope) shined for eight innings, shutting out the Rapids, and Shane Soria (Glendale CC) drove in the only run of the game as the Rochester Ridgemen defeated the Genesee Rapids in New York Collegiate Baseball League action, Thursday night. “I put it on … [Read more...] about Pitching dominates as Ridgemen defeat Rapids
Storaci sends Ridgemen to walk-off victory
By Cameron Boon WEBSTER, N.Y. -- When Alex Storaci (Blue Mountain CC) came to the plate in the bottom of the ninth with runners on second and third and one out, the mantra from his coach Brady James was simple: don’t do too much. “I told him to have a good at-bat and let the next guy be the hero if need be,” James said. Well, the next guy wasn’t necessary, as Storaci … [Read more...] about Storaci sends Ridgemen to walk-off victory
Hamilton rolling with efficiency
By Cameron Boon ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Numbers never lie. Isn’t that how the old saying goes? Well for Rochester Ridgemen starter Connor Hamilton (Cedarville), the numbers prove a lot. Just looking at his record, the regular fan would see a regular starter who is having a shaky start to the season at 2-2 with one no-decision. But dig a little deeper, and they will see just how … [Read more...] about Hamilton rolling with efficiency