By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Ronald Torreyes showed no slowing down of his recent power surge. Zander Wiel did something that hasn't been seen in a Rochester Red Wings uniform since 2004. But the duo's efforts weren't enough for a doubleheader sweep as the Wings split (13-5/4-5) with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Thursday night. Wiel finished 4-for-4 with two home … [Read more...] about Wings split with IronPigs
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Webster Little League advances to regionals on Kelly’s walk-off slam
By BILLY HEYEN PENFIELD, N.Y. — As Jack Kelly strolled to the plate with the bases loaded and a 10-run rule possibility at hand, his third base coach had three simple words for him. "It's your time." Kelly, who'd pitched a strong complete game to that point, delivered a walk-off grand slam over the tall leftfield fence. His teammates on the base paths raised their arms … [Read more...] about Webster Little League advances to regionals on Kelly’s walk-off slam
“When opportunity and performance meet:” Mendon’s Troiani thriving in the Cape League
By PAUL GOTHAM Max Troiani spent the summer of 2018 interning for RDG+Partners during the day and playing baseball for the Lake Monsters of the Interstate Collegiate Baseball League at night. Earlier this week Troiani, now a centerfielder for the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League, spent the afternoon completing a written test for the Los Angeles … [Read more...] about “When opportunity and performance meet:” Mendon’s Troiani thriving in the Cape League
Heyen: Letter to my 10-years younger self
Dear Billy, It’s me (or you?) saying hello from 10 years in the future. How was Bob Matthews’ column in the Democrat and Chronicle this morning? Read it even closer than you usually do. There might be some columns in your future. You’d probably like to know all about what comes next. And I’ll get to some of that, but we’re gonna skip some of the middle stuff. This letter … [Read more...] about Heyen: Letter to my 10-years younger self
Sabres obviously grew tired of waiting for Nylander to shine
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA And so the Alexander Nylander era in Western New York has come to an end. Rochester Americans fans are no doubt Google-mapping a parade route at this very moment. Nylander arrived with high expectations and a high opinion of what he could do, which is just fine. There's nothing wrong with confidence. Unless you don't back it up. Three years later, … [Read more...] about Sabres obviously grew tired of waiting for Nylander to shine