By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA If John Andreoli has learned one thing during his 10 years in professional baseball, it's to expect the unexpected. "In this game," the Rochester Red Wings outfielder was saying late Sunday afternoon, "a lot can happen fast." Want proof? Andreoli can provide it with real life examples from: a) his off-season, and b) his Sunday when his grand slam … [Read more...] about From day off to game-day hero for grand-slammin’ Andreoli
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Monroe continues offensive onslaught, takes second straight regional title
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. - With a game scheduled for Sunday "if necessary," the Monroe Community College Baseball team gave all mothers in attendance an early gift: a day to spend to with their families. Jordan Bryant (Mitchell District/Mitchell,ON) came out of the bullpen and hurled three-plus shutout innings. Evan Magill (Notre Dame Catholic/Ajax, ON) sparked an … [Read more...] about Monroe continues offensive onslaught, takes second straight regional title
LaMorra’s single lifts Wilson Magnet to first win
By JOHN LIKANJE ROCHESTER, N.Y. - It took 13 games and 33 days. But on a beautiful and sunny Saturday afternoon at Genesee Valley Park, Max LaMorra hustled for an infield single and lifted the Wilson Magnet Wildcats to a 14-13 extra-innings win over the NE Douglass Panthers, their first victory of the season. "Both teams were fighting as hard as they could all game," … [Read more...] about LaMorra’s single lifts Wilson Magnet to first win
Saturday Wrap: Bailey’s double lifts McQuaid in extra innings; Mackenzie delivers for Canandaigua
CANANDAIGUA 3 PITTSFORD MENDON 0 Dylan Mackenzie gave Canandaigua (No. 13 NYSSWA Class A) all the offense needed, striking a three-run home run in the top of the fifth inning, plating Sam Werth and Michael Sculli. Mackenzie finished the day 2-for-3 with three RBI, while Luke Pawlicki also went 2-for-3. Austin Miller and Sculli manned the mound for the Braves, combining for … [Read more...] about Saturday Wrap: Bailey’s double lifts McQuaid in extra innings; Mackenzie delivers for Canandaigua
Lilly headlines Women in Sports Night, previews World Cup
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ROCHESTER -- If you didn't know any better, you would think the honored guests at the Rochester Red Wings' inaugural Women in Sports Night were lifelong friends. The women had met just a few hours prior, but as Kristine Lilly said, "Once an Olympian, always an Olympian." Lilly, the third-leading scorer in United States women's national soccer team … [Read more...] about Lilly headlines Women in Sports Night, previews World Cup