By Cameron Boon WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Depth of the lineup is key to winning close baseball games. The Ridgemen benefited from that Monday night as Shane Soria (Glendale CC) and Matt Emge (University of Pittsburgh), the eight and nine hitters in the lineup, went 6-for-7 and Rochester defeated the Geneva Twins 5-3 in a New York Collegiate Baseball League Western Division matchup at … [Read more...] about Bottom of the lineup keys Ridgemen victory over Twins
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Uher and Genesee get off to a rapid start
By Paul Gotham HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Genesee's Rapids know how to make a good first impression. Zach Uher (Baruch College) hurled seven solid innings as Genesee defeated Niagara's Power, 6-1 in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at the Kerr-Pegula Complex on Sunday. Uher allowed one run on seven hits and three walks while striking out seven. "The curve ball was … [Read more...] about Uher and Genesee get off to a rapid start
Two-run ninth pushes Cortland past Wellsville
By Paul Gotham WELLSVILLE, N.Y. -- Connor Griffin (SUNY Cortland) had just one job for the evening. The Cortland pinch hitter took care of business despite an unorthodox request. Griffin's RBI sacrifice bunt in the top of the ninth proved to be the difference as Cortland's Crush defeated the Wellsville Nitros, 6-4 for their first win in New York Collegiate Baseball League … [Read more...] about Two-run ninth pushes Cortland past Wellsville
Ridgemen hold on for opening day victory
By Cameron Boon WEBSTER, N.Y. -- It was a day of firsts for the Rochester Ridgemen. First game of the season, first game coaching for Brady James, and first start at the collegiate level for Stephen Chandler (University of Arkansas-Little Rock). Add all three up, and it equals a win on opening day for the Rochester Ridgemen, the first since 2011. Rochester got a solid … [Read more...] about Ridgemen hold on for opening day victory
Salt Cats open with win over Jr. Chiefs
By Brianna Case SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- "People are going to play better, and it's good baseball on a tremendous field," said Coach Mike Martinez of the Syracuse Salt Cats. The Syracuse Salt Cats who previously played at Le Moyne, are now using Onondaga Community College's field as their new home stadium. The college recently had their grand opening for the field, April … [Read more...] about Salt Cats open with win over Jr. Chiefs