DI RED 4 DI BLUE 3 Nolan Schoenberger (Wayne) plated Logan Bush (Aquinas) with a two-out single to cap a seventh inning rally as DI Red (4-1-1) won its third straight game in Upstate Baseball League action at Eastridge High School, Saturday. Nolan Schoenberger gives DI Red its first lead of the day with a 2-out RBI single. Going to the bottom of the 7th: DI Red 4 … [Read more...] about UBL Saturday: Schoenberger caps two-out rally; Tirabassi paces Green
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Wings’ Bray continues progression up the ladder
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Having grown up in the Minneapolis suburb of Eden Prairie, Adam Bray spent many a night watching Minnesota Twins baseball at the old Metrodome and then Target Field. And like any kid watching his home town team, he dreamed of someday becoming the hometown hero. While there's still plenty of work to do, the little-kid's dream seems more realistic than … [Read more...] about Wings’ Bray continues progression up the ladder
Harness racing’s demise greatly exaggerated
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The general impression for years has been that the sport of harness racing, especially in Western New York, has been at best treading water. Batavia Downs Gaming is bucking that trend. While the track is just nine race programs into the 65-race-day 2019 season, there has been an unexpected wagering resurgence. Handle from all sources — one-track, … [Read more...] about Harness racing’s demise greatly exaggerated
MCC baseball to honor Coach Chamberlain, ’69 & ’89 teams
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Dave Chamberlain started the Monroe Community College baseball program in 1965. The Tribunes practiced and played their home games at Cobbs Hill that season. Four years later, MCC had moved into its permanent home on East Henrietta Road, and the Tribunes won their second regional title. Two decades later, the Black and Gold advanced to the … [Read more...] about MCC baseball to honor Coach Chamberlain, ’69 & ’89 teams
Jax shines in Triple-A debut; Wings take two of three from Gwinnett
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Griffin Jax received his introduction to a "Garbage Plate" while overhearing a conversation on his flight to Rochester earlier this week. Thursday night, Jax donned the uniform commemorating the local culinary icon. The third round pick from the 2016 MLB draft didn't disappoint. Jax picked up the win in his Triple-A debut as Rochester … [Read more...] about Jax shines in Triple-A debut; Wings take two of three from Gwinnett