By BILLY HEYEN VICTOR, N.Y. — After Owen Delforte had pitched a stellar game one for James Cooke Post, Jake Chittenden knew he had to deliver, too. The last thing he wanted to do was ruin a game one win with a poor follow-up performance on the mound. “I really wanted to match it,” Chittenden said. “You don’t want to lose the second game after you already blew them out the … [Read more...] about Jake Chittenden’s 2-hitter helps James Cooke sweep doubleheader in 1-0 win
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Carpin, Delforte lead James Cooke to 7-5 game one win over Rayson Miller
By BILLY HEYEN VICTOR, N.Y. — On his walks to and from the mound, Owen Delforte rarely shows emotion. But on a strike three to end the fifth inning Sunday, Delforte let a fist pump go before strolling to his dugout. It’d been a while since he’d pitched that effectively and deep into a ballgame, and the fist pump showed what it meant to him. “I categorize him as a … [Read more...] about Carpin, Delforte lead James Cooke to 7-5 game one win over Rayson Miller
Spooner’s sac fly puts Braman Post in the ‘W’ column
By JOHN LIKANJE FAIRPORT, N.Y. - Going into Wednesday evening's game, Braman Post had lost their first six contests by a combined score of 64-12. Dave Pasternack's squad turned the tables, rallying for a pair of runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to win their first game of the season, 8-7, over Brooks Shepard Post at Fairport High School. "We hadn't been hitting well … [Read more...] about Spooner’s sac fly puts Braman Post in the ‘W’ column
Lukas Haefner does it all in Rayson Miller’s 7-2 win over James Cooke
By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — It doesn’t really make sense that Lukas Haefner’s fastball sits in the mid-80s. He’s listed at 5-foot-9 on the Finger Lakes Community College roster, and the way his jersey hangs on his body, there’s certainly not much bulk there. But that’s part of the fun of watching Haefner pitch, or hit, or field, or simply do anything near a diamond. … [Read more...] about Lukas Haefner does it all in Rayson Miller’s 7-2 win over James Cooke
Jake squared: Keller, Carroll lead Doud Post to 8-4 win over Greece Post
By BILLY HEYEN GATES, N.Y. — Jake Keller didn’t play a big role on Churchville-Chili’s varsity roster this season, Doud Post and C-C head coach Guy Puglia said. But he got the ball Monday evening to make a Legion start for Doud. Keller fought himself to find a rhythm in the middle innings, but he got back in sync and showed why he could be key for C-C next … [Read more...] about Jake squared: Keller, Carroll lead Doud Post to 8-4 win over Greece Post