by TYLER HATHAWAY Gage Ziehl went the distance, earning career-highs in both innings pitched (nine) and strikeouts (15) as the University of Miami (15-10, 6-4 ACC) walked-off with a 3-2 win over the No. 3 Clemson Tigers (22-3, 5-2 ACC), Thursday night. Ziehl, a Penfield product, faced 34 batters. The right-hander gave up seven hits, did not walk a batter, and improved his … [Read more...] about Penfield’s Ziehl throws complete game, strikes out 15 in win over No. 3 Clemson
College Baseball
Ziehl to start season opener for Miami
By PATRICK WALSH Gage Ziehl (Penfield) will toe the rubber in Miami's season opener for the second straight year on Friday against the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Highlanders, the team announced on Tuesday. Making 16 starts in 2023, the junior right-hander posted a 4.30 ERA and an 8-4 record. In 92 innings, Ziehl punched out 100 batters while issuing 21 … [Read more...] about Ziehl to start season opener for Miami
Empire 8 unveils logo celebrating 25th anniversary
Courtesy of Empire8.com The Empire 8 Conference is proud to unveil a new logo to celebrate the league’s 25th Anniversary season in 2023-24. The logo unveiling will kick off the year-long 25th Anniversary celebration, which will focus on the league’s rich history and feature influential student-athletes, championship teams and administrators who excelled over the last 25 … [Read more...] about Empire 8 unveils logo celebrating 25th anniversary
Local standouts help Rochester Ridgemen capture first NYCBL title
By PATRICK WALSH Daniel McAliney (McQuaid/SUNY Binghamton) hurled three no-hit innings on the mound, striking out seven and not allowing a ball to leave the infield as the Rochester Ridgemen won their first NYCBL title on Sunday, defeating Olean 18-2 in a winner-take-all game three. After a leadoff walk to begin the game in the first, McAliney retired three of the next … [Read more...] about Local standouts help Rochester Ridgemen capture first NYCBL title
Clement and Mendick trade jabs in offensive surge
By PATRICK WALSH Former Section V standouts Danny Mendick (Mendon/Monroe CC) and Ernie Clement (Brighton) highlighted an offensive surge Tuesday night in International League (AAA) action. Squaring off on opposing sides, the duo combined to go 7-for-11 with two extra base hits, five runs driven in and three scored in a 13-4 Buffalo Bisons win over the Syracuse Mets at NBT … [Read more...] about Clement and Mendick trade jabs in offensive surge