By BILLY HEYEN WEBSTER, N.Y. — The tying run was on third with no outs. Webster Thomas, which had for much of the game been silenced by Churchville-Chili’s Ethan Putney, had sparked a rally. The Titans had a runner 90 feet away from avoiding an upset to end their season. But then, as Putney had all game, he closed the door. A popout to the shortstop notched the first out. … [Read more...] about Putney’s complete game leads Churchville-Chili to 4-3 upset of Webster Thomas
Webster Schroeder cruises by Gates Chili, 10-0, to move on to meeting with Fairport
As a popup descended to his infielder, Webster Schroeder pitcher Christopher Farmen just strolled toward his dugout. The out call was made moments later to conclude a game that the Warriors were supposed to win. No celebrations ensued. There’s more win-or-go-home baseball on Tuesday. Farmen got the last three outs to finish off Schroeder’s 10-0 win over Gates Chili on Monday … [Read more...] about Webster Schroeder cruises by Gates Chili, 10-0, to move on to meeting with Fairport
Section V Playoff Preview: Class AA
Class AA opens play on Monday with each of the top-four seeds receiving byes. The final takes place on Saturday, May 26. McQuaid, this year's two seed, is Class AA's defending champion. No. 1 seed VICTOR BLUE DEVILS (Monroe County Division I) Record: 15-5 Streak: Won nine of last 10 Runs scored: 169 Runs allowed: 65 Finish last season: Lost to McQuaid, 12-8 in the Class … [Read more...] about Section V Playoff Preview: Class AA
Section V Playoff Preview: Class A1
Class A1 opens play on Monday, with each of the top-two seeds receiving byes. The playoff culminates with a final on Saturday, May 26. Class A1's defending champion is this year's top seed, Canandaigua. No. 1 seed CANANDAIGUA BRAVES (Monroe County Division III) Record: 15-4 Streak: Won 11 of last 12 Batting average: .352 ERA: 2.59 Runs scored: 172 Runs allowed: … [Read more...] about Section V Playoff Preview: Class A1
Ziehl, Stapleton lead Penfield in 6-1 victory over Rush-Henrietta
By BILLY HEYEN PENFIELD, N.Y. -- Rush-Henrietta’s Lukas Haefner had mowed down the Penfield lineup the first time through, allowing one hit in the first three innings. But in the fourth, things took a turn for the Patriots. Leading off the frame, Connor Stuewe was hit on his left knee. Then, Patrick Bowes laid down a sacrifice attempt that was overthrown to give Penfield … [Read more...] about Ziehl, Stapleton lead Penfield in 6-1 victory over Rush-Henrietta