BY JONATHAN SKUZA Rochester dropped its fourth straight as the Red Wings fell in the series finale to the Worcester Red Sox 5-2 Sunday afternoon. After the Red Wings took a 1-0 lead in the first inning, Enmanuel Valdez hit a solo home run to right center field to tie the ball game in the bottom half of the inning. Narciso Crook gave Worcester the lead the following inning … [Read more...] about Red Wings drop series finale to Worcester
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Northstar Christian falls in Class D Championship game
By PAUL GOTHAM ENDWELL, N.Y. -- A third straight attempt at a come-from-behind victory fell short as Northstar Christian baseball saw its dreams of a state championship end in defeat Saturday afternoon. The Knights erased an early two-run deficit, but a late score proved to be the difference as Northstar fell to Chapel Field (IX), 3-2 in the NYS Class D Championship game … [Read more...] about Northstar Christian falls in Class D Championship game
Red Wings swept in Worcester doubleheader
By DAN GLICKMAN The Rochester Red Wings lost both ends of Saturday's doubleheader with the Worcester Red Sox, falling 5-2 in game one before losing 3-2 in eight innings in game two. VIEW MORE PHOTOS FROM JOE TERRITO. In game one, Worcester pitchers held the Wings to just three hits over the seven-inning contest. Kyle Blankenhorn accounted for both Rochester runs with his … [Read more...] about Red Wings swept in Worcester doubleheader
Scio/Friendship drops a heart-breaker in 13 innings
By DAVID DOBRASZ The Scio/Friendship Golden Eagles went through the handshake line for the final time on Saturday with their heads held up high. "We knew it was going to be a a battle, and the girls took on the challenge," head coach Deb Warner commented after the loss. "We did struggle ... but I could not be more proud of what these ladies have … [Read more...] about Scio/Friendship drops a heart-breaker in 13 innings
Northstar Christian clinches spot in NYS Class D championship game
Knights to make first state championship game appearance since 2004. By PAUL GOTHAM BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Dom Kurmis was in seventh grade when current head coach Dave Valle took over the Northstar Christian Academy baseball program. At that time, the Knights had 10 players on a varsity team. No junior varsity squad existed. Kurmis, the lone holdover from that team, … [Read more...] about Northstar Christian clinches spot in NYS Class D championship game