By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The scoreboard will say the defining moments in the Rochester Americans regular season finale at Utica took place in a 30-second stretch early in the third period. That’s when Ethan Prow and Isak Rosen scored 30 seconds apart, turning a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 lead. But the true defining moments of what the Amerks are all about as a team came in the … [Read more...] about ‘Gritty’ Amerks win finale but settle for 2nd; face Crunch to start playoffs
Pine Pieces
Toledo outslugs Rochester in series finale
BY MIKE ROSE ROCHESTER, NY -- The wind was gusting and the ball was flying over the fence early and often Sunday but in the end the Toledo Mud Hens did just enough to edge out the Rochester Red Wings, 8-7. The loss by Rochester resulted in a series split after they dropped the final two games of the set. "Both teams battled we just couldn't keep them from scoring when … [Read more...] about Toledo outslugs Rochester in series finale
Churchville-Chili uses big first, five scoreless from Sardou to beat Hilton
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Michael Sardou scattered three hits and one walk over five scoreless innings, and the Churchville-Chili offense scored five times in the first inning in a 9-4 victory over Hilton in Section V Baseball action at Greece Olympia High School on Sunday. Sardou struck out six and improved to 2-1 on the season as the Saints (8-2) won their … [Read more...] about Churchville-Chili uses big first, five scoreless from Sardou to beat Hilton
Brozak and Olney lead Hilton
By PAUL GOTHAM Jordan Brozak and Sienna Olney combined for six hits, six runs scored and five RBI as host Hilton used a seven-run third inning to defeat Churchville-Chili, 16-5 in Section V Softball action, Sunday. The duo both crossed home in the third when the Cadets sent 12 to the plate and pulled away from a three-run game. Brozak finished 3-for-5 at the plate … [Read more...] about Brozak and Olney lead Hilton
Wright stays hot; Monroe CC sweeps Mohawk Valley CC
By PAUL GOTHAM HENRIETTA, N.Y. -- A week and a half ago, Monroe Community College shortstop Tobey Wright (Rochester, N.Y./Rush-Henrietta) was mired in a 2-for-16 slump. The Tribunes' leading hitter from a year ago with a .415 batting average before an ACL injury ended his season, checked in at .270 after a miserable 0-for-6 performance in a doubleheader sweep at the hands of … [Read more...] about Wright stays hot; Monroe CC sweeps Mohawk Valley CC