By MIKE ROSE Rochester, NY -- The Rochester Red Wings jumped in front of the Scranton Wilkes/Barre RailRiders and never looked back as they won their fourth straight game, 8-1. The Red Wings were powered by a three-run first inning which saw seven hitters come to the plate. On the other side, Jackson Rutledge put together one of his best outings of the season for … [Read more...] about Red Wings race to fourth straight win
Blankenhorn blast sparks Red Wings rally over RailRiders
By MIKE ROSE Rochester, N.Y. -- It had been 24.1 innings since the Rochester Red Wings had scored a run when Travis Blankenhorn stood in the box in the bottom of the sixth. He stepped in after a controversial call wiped out the Red Wings' first run of the night. A lengthy argument ensued from Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy after the play but then Blankenhorn strode to the … [Read more...] about Blankenhorn blast sparks Red Wings rally over RailRiders
Orlando’s blast sends Sutherland to first state semifinals
By MIKE ROSE Webster, NY -- Sometimes youth can be an advantage. Players lacking experience may not know any better than to be free and loose in the moment. For Pittsford Sutherland that has been the case all season long as a team with just one senior continues to be unfazed in those moments that grow greater by the game. The Knights found a way again on Saturday as they … [Read more...] about Orlando’s blast sends Sutherland to first state semifinals
Fairport races into Class AAA state semifinals
By MIKE ROSE Webster, NY -- The Fairport Red Raiders saw just about everything go wrong in the top of the first inning in Saturday's Class AAA Far West Regional. The Red Raiders dug themselves into a four-run hole after a half inning of play but the message from head coach Curt Johnson was simple. We still have 21 outs. It would take a lot less than that for the Red … [Read more...] about Fairport races into Class AAA state semifinals
Ross dominates, propels Friendship-Scio to state semifinals
By MIKE ROSE Webster, NY -- Dominant. That is the only adjective to describe what Neveah Ross has been all season and what she was once again in Friendship-Scio's regional win. The Golden Eagles continued their quest toward the Class D state championship Friday knocking off the Ellicottville Eagles, 2-0. Ross put together another two-way masterpiece with a 19-strikeout … [Read more...] about Ross dominates, propels Friendship-Scio to state semifinals