By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Ron Washington can stake a claim as one of the best managers to play for the Rochester Red Wings. In leading the Texas Rangers to back-to-back American League championships to 2010 and 2011, he became the first to bring the Texas franchise to a World Series. In 1987, the veteran affectionately known as "Pops" was just trying to grind his way back to the big … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Washington homers as Wings rout Maine
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The Fairport Ace who never had his chance: Jake Conklin
By MIKE DeSANTO Slotted behind seniors Anthony Roides and Josh Van Bramer in the Fairport rotation, Jake Conklin posted a 2.46 ERA in 31 1/3 innings in 2019. Conklin ranked second on the staff in batters faced (151) and earned runs allowed (11). He was third in appearances (eight) and strikeouts (22) as well. Conklin's 19 walks allowed translated to a 1.15 strikeout-to-walk … [Read more...] about The Fairport Ace who never had his chance: Jake Conklin
This Day in Red Wings History: Peraza strikes out 15 at Mile High
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Most pitchers hate taking the mound in Denver, with its high altitude's effect on the baseball serving a point of contention in Most Valuable Player races and Hall of Fame debates ever since the Colorado Rockies were granted an expansion team in 1993. Oswaldo Peraza established himself as an exception on June 10, 1988. Peraza struck out 15 Denver Zephyrs, … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Peraza strikes out 15 at Mile High
Jason Story became Hilton’s offensive backbone
By IAIN HIGGINS Jason Story's plate production boosted Hilton to nine victories and a sectional semifinals berth as the No. 4 seed in Class AA. The 5-foot-11 senior hit .318 (21-of-66) in 2019, including two doubles and a triple. Story's batting average and base knocks were team highs. He also paced the Cadets in singles (18) and tied with Kyle Douglas in batting average with … [Read more...] about Jason Story became Hilton’s offensive backbone
Kaia Goode orchestrated the Kearney GBB offense
By PAUL CIFONELLI Bishop Kearney sophomore Kaia Goode ran point for a Lady Kings squad which won their third consecutive sectional title. The 5-foot-2 guard averaged 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 4.5 steals and played all 23 games. Goode shot 51 percent from the field, 41 percent on long-distance shots and 86 percent on free throws. The 5-foot-2 guard led Section … [Read more...] about Kaia Goode orchestrated the Kearney GBB offense