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
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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
‘Evil empire’ Rockland ends Rayson Miller’s states run for 2nd-straight year
By BILLY HEYEN A year ago, Rayson Miller head coach Tom Sapienza called Rockland the "evil empire." As far as Rayson Miller is concerned, that may be true. Rockland is the team that's ended RM's season two years in a row. Rayson Miller lost 9-2 to Rockland on Tuesday at Murnane Field in Utica. After a scheduling shift forced RM to face the three-time defending state … [Read more...] about ‘Evil empire’ Rockland ends Rayson Miller’s states run for 2nd-straight year
Hayden Smith keeps Rayson Miller alive at state tournament
By BILLY HEYEN All season long, Hayden Smith has delivered when called upon for Rayson Miller. With a loss Monday representing the end of RM's season, Smith ensured that wouldn't happen. Rayson Miller stayed alive at the state tournament with a 7-1 win over Maine-Endwell. Smith threw a complete game on the mound, allowing five hits and striking out six. The lefty-hitting … [Read more...] about Hayden Smith keeps Rayson Miller alive at state tournament