CAPITAL CITY REDS 7 LAKE MONSTERS 1 In his second start of the season Derek Zwolinski went the distance for the Capital City Reds, striking out 10 and only allowing one run to end the Lake Monsters’ win streak at five games. Before giving up his first run of the year in the sixth, Zwolinski had held the Monsters to two hits while only walking one. Erik Gauer (Gordon) … [Read more...] about ICBL Saturday: Capital City takes two
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It was Major League revisited — which wasn’t good for Wings
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It was "Major League" Night at Frontier Field on Friday, and the Rochester Red Wings brought in actor Corbin Bernsen to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the funniest baseball movie ever made. Unfortunately, they needed Bob Uecker instead. With the Wings clinging to a 5-4 lead in the eighth inning, Wings reliever Andrew Vasquez elicited memories of … [Read more...] about It was Major League revisited — which wasn’t good for Wings
McQuaid closes season ranked in national Top 25
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- McQuaid baseball won its first NYS title in program history. National postseason recognition has followed for the Jesuit Knights. Tony Fuller's McQuaid squad finished the season ranked No. 24 in the USA Today Super 25 poll released earlier this week. "You don’t think about that when you’re starting the season," the fourth-year coach … [Read more...] about McQuaid closes season ranked in national Top 25
Legion baseball Thursday wrap: Greece, Doud pull off upsets
DOUD POST 2 RAYSON MILLER POST 0 Jake Keller, Doud's tall lefty, worked five shutout innings on the mound for a win over a Rayson Miller offense that'd scored 12 runs in two-straight games. Joey Puglia came out of the bullpen for the final two innings to earn the save. Keller and Jake Carroll both notched a hit and scored a run for Doud. Johnny Bagley added his own … [Read more...] about Legion baseball Thursday wrap: Greece, Doud pull off upsets
Trash plates: the dinner of champions?
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They arrived in all shapes and sizes on Thursday evening ready to run. And eat. At the same time, of course. The second annual Plates Mile — a brainchild of the Rochester Red Wings promotional staff — isn't for the faint of heart. Nor is it for anyone with a weak stomach. This extension of the never-ending Plates promotion is one part speed … [Read more...] about Trash plates: the dinner of champions?