By BILLY HEYEN When Tom Sapienza hits warm-up ground balls, he won’t allow his Rayson Miller team to finish on an error. If the shortstop bobbles his last attempt, he can be sure the next grounder is coming his way. Sapienza doesn’t get mad at one of his players when they make a physical mistake. He gets angry when they allow that mishap to impact the ensuing attempt. In … [Read more...] about Tom Sapienza’s 48-year leadership of Rayson Miller put on hold
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Heyen: Losing Legion season stings in more ways than one
By BILLY HEYEN Andrew Bonanno looked at his brand new fungo bat as he spoke on the phone Saturday night. The Irondequoit Post head coach already knew he wasn’t going to use it during a school baseball season that had been canceled eight days prior. He didn’t expect the fate of he and his fungo to be determined for the American Legion baseball season so soon, though. “Just … [Read more...] about Heyen: Losing Legion season stings in more ways than one
American Legion baseball season canceled for 2020
By BILLY HEYEN The American Legion baseball season has been officially canceled for the summer of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a memo sent out to Legion baseball teams, "The American Legion National Organization has shut down all sponsorship and all involvement in baseball for the 2020 season." The announcement means that there will be no sanctioned … [Read more...] about American Legion baseball season canceled for 2020
What we know about the 2020 District 7 American Legion baseball season
By BILLY HEYEN There's still a chance of some baseball in the Rochester area late in the spring and into the summer. American Legion baseball's District 7, made up of Rochester-area teams sponsored by American Legion posts, still has its wheels turning in hopes of a 2020 season. Early in April, the American Legion World Series and the regional competitions that precede it … [Read more...] about What we know about the 2020 District 7 American Legion baseball season
Heyen: Life’s not fair, but Legion scheduling snafu still a shame
By BILLY HEYEN Rayson Miller had it all lined up. Lukas Haefner, RM’s ace, had been pulled early on Saturday so he’d be eligible to pitch Wednesday in a potential championship series. A lot of pieces had to fall into place for that to work out. But something no one on Rayson Miller could’ve expected is what made that Haefner usage a moot point: The schedule changed. At … [Read more...] about Heyen: Life’s not fair, but Legion scheduling snafu still a shame