BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Behind a huge third inning, the Rochester Red Wings (17-14, 62-42) avenged their first shutout defeat with a 10-1 victory over the Syracuse Mets (13-17, 51-54) Friday evening. ”Proud of the offensive approach they took that inning,” Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy said. “They took advantage of some mistakes and it lead to a big … [Read more...] about Big third inning blasts Red Wings past Mets
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Seaver King returns, but Red Wings again unable to earn doubleheader sweep
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Heading into a doubleheader on Thursday, two major developments were hanging over the Rochester Red Wings as they faced the Syracuse Mets: the return of infield prospect Seaver King from an oblique injury and the team's continued issues with twinbills. King's return, to be sure, was a something that the Red Wings had been awaiting for … [Read more...] about Seaver King returns, but Red Wings again unable to earn doubleheader sweep
Cottreall-Warner falls in extras in Legion state title game
by TYLER HATHAWAY PENFIELD, N.Y-- Cottreall-Warner Post 942 (20-7) staved off elimination and forced a winner-take-all game on Wednesday morning, but Kingston-Saugerties Post (24-9) used five runs in the top of the tenth inning of the deciding game to break a 4-4 tie and pull away to a 9-6 win in the final game of the New York State American Legion Tournament at Penfield High … [Read more...] about Cottreall-Warner falls in extras in Legion state title game
Cottreall-Warner cruises into a spot in the NYS American Legion Championship
by TYLER HATHAWAY PENFIELD, N.Y— Cottreall-Warner Post 942 (19-6) plated four runners in the second inning and never looked back on its way to a 15-3 win over Hillcrest Post 1194 (17-8) during the NYS American Legion Championship tournament at Penfield High School on Tuesday afternoon. The Canal Dogs plated at least four runners in three different innings and finished with 11 … [Read more...] about Cottreall-Warner cruises into a spot in the NYS American Legion Championship
Castle Packs Power Tuesday American Legion Wrap: Forkey sends Cottreall-Warner finals; Young leads Kingston-Saugerties
COTTREALL-WARNER POST 942 (19-6) 15HILLCREST POST 1194 (17-8) 3 (F/6)Conor Forkey led the way with three RBI, two runs scored, and went 2-for-3 to send Cottreall-Warner to the NYS American Legion championship. Forkey hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning to give the 942 a nine-run lead. Cottreall Warner scored five runs in the sixth inning and sent 10 batters to the plate. … [Read more...] about Castle Packs Power Tuesday American Legion Wrap: Forkey sends Cottreall-Warner finals; Young leads Kingston-Saugerties