By BILLY HEYEN EAST ROCHESTER, N.Y. — In a way, Brenton Jacob was everywhere on East Rochester High School’s baseball field Saturday. Each and every player from Rayson Miller Post and Brooks Shepard Post wore the No. 5, the same number Brenton wore on that very diamond. The Brooks Shepard uniforms were made to look like those of the Boston Red Sox, Brenton’s favorite … [Read more...] about ‘Baseball was my language’: Remembering Brenton Jacob
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Legion baseball Thursday wrap: Greece, Doud pull off upsets
DOUD POST 2 RAYSON MILLER POST 0 Jake Keller, Doud's tall lefty, worked five shutout innings on the mound for a win over a Rayson Miller offense that'd scored 12 runs in two-straight games. Joey Puglia came out of the bullpen for the final two innings to earn the save. Keller and Jake Carroll both notched a hit and scored a run for Doud. Johnny Bagley added his own … [Read more...] about Legion baseball Thursday wrap: Greece, Doud pull off upsets
As Maxx Countryman warms up, so does Rayson Miller
By JOHN LIKANJE PITTSFORD, N.Y. - As Maxx Countryman rounded the bases, Wednesday evening, after homering for the second straight game, a Rayson Miller player exclaimed, "Never switch to wood again! From now on, you're always using metal!" The rest of the team agreed in unison and congratulated Countryman at home plate. During Monday's 4-0 victory over Greece Post, … [Read more...] about As Maxx Countryman warms up, so does Rayson Miller
Rayson Miller relentless in third straight win
By JOHN LIKANJE PITTSFORD, N.Y. - The Rayson Miller baseball team got off to a fast start and did not take their foot off the gas pedal, scoring 12 runs for the second straight game in a 12-2 victory over Brooks Shepard. "I'd like to think that the team knows that every game we play is important," Rayson Miller head coach Tom Sapienza said. "Fortunately, our guys stayed … [Read more...] about Rayson Miller relentless in third straight win
Rayson Miller’s bats wake up in rout of Greece Post
By JOHN LIKANJE PITTSFORD, N.Y. - The Rayson Miller baseball team was not affected by the field soaking up water from rain the night before. When the umpire ushered both teams onto the diamond for the Pledge of Allegiance, Tom Sapienza's squad celebrated, pumped and ready to play. Although it took three innings, Rayson Miller's bats eventually woke up and broke out for a … [Read more...] about Rayson Miller’s bats wake up in rout of Greece Post