By BILLY HEYEN Making his first major-league start Thursday afternoon, Danny Mendick recorded the first two hits of his major league career. Facing an 0-2 count and still being asked to sacrifice in the sixth inning, Mendick laid a bunt down the third-base side which was fielded by a sliding pitcher who was unable to make a play anywhere, resulting in Mendick’s first … [Read more...] about Mendick collects first major league hit
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Tirabassi named Upstate League MVP; Sleeper earns top pitcher and Canton receives Gold Glove
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Dan Tirabassi (Rush-Henrietta) earned 2019 Upstate Baseball League DI Most Valuable Player. Chris Sleeper (Rush-Henrietta) was named DI Pitcher of the Year while Korey Canton (Greece Odyssey) grabbed the DI Gold Glove award. Tommy Derleth (Fairport) garnered DII MVP while Zach Merlo (Fairport) and Jackson Rucker (Fairport) rounded out the … [Read more...] about Tirabassi named Upstate League MVP; Sleeper earns top pitcher and Canton receives Gold Glove
Pittsford Mendon’s Troiani named to Cape Cod All-League team
By PAUL GOTHAM Pittsford Mendon alum Max Troiani garnered 2019 Cape Cod All-League honors as announced earlier this month. Troiani finished third in the CCBL hitting .345. In 41 games, he drove in 19 runs and scored another 17. His on-base percentage (OBP) of .427 was good for fourth in the league. Originally signed to a temporary contract with the Orleans Firebirds, … [Read more...] about Pittsford Mendon’s Troiani named to Cape Cod All-League team
Section V Boys Soccer Preview: Monroe County Divsion I
FAIRPORT RED RAIDERS (Class AA) Last season: Finished 11-4-1 and fell to Rush-Henrietta in the Class AA quarterfinals. Coach: Gianni Bussani (316-114-41/25th year). Top returners: Kingsley Malcom (Sr. F), Ryan Collins (Sr. MF), Jude Rouhana (Jr. MF). Next game: Thursday, September 5th at Penfield. (Current record 1-0-1). Outlook: Can the Red Raiders repeat on … [Read more...] about Section V Boys Soccer Preview: Monroe County Divsion I
Column: Counting down the 10 biggest games on St. Bonaventure’s schedule
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO If the Atlantic 10 plays its cards right, it has a burgeoning basketball tradition on its hands. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies and Davidson Wildcats are scheduled to meet on a Friday night as part of the A-10's deal with ESPN for a third consecutive season, the league announced in today's schedule release. The game is set for Feb. 14, Valentine's Day, at … [Read more...] about Column: Counting down the 10 biggest games on St. Bonaventure’s schedule