Courtesy of MCCTribunes.com COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - After a historic season that saw him shatter a few storied MCC records, sophomore first baseman John Ricotta has been named an NJCAA first team All-American. Ricotta led Monroe (22-28) in a number of offensive categories, including the three triple crown categories. He batted .410 with 15 home runs and 61 RBI on the … [Read more...] about Ricotta named first team All-American
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Lancers Cunningham finds growth in “uncomfortable situations”
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The skills of Rochester Lancers players are quite easy to spot when they're on the pitch. We've marveled at what striker Will Stone can do when the ball is at his feet. His four goals in the past five games show what happens when the ball then leaves his left foot. We've seen the agility of goalkeeper William Banahene when a shot is headed for the … [Read more...] about Lancers Cunningham finds growth in “uncomfortable situations”
Stout bullpen holds down fort; Red Wings best Bisons again
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Jake Reed may have been making his Rochester Red Wings season debut on Tuesday night, but it was no low-key icebreaker. After starting pitcher Aaron Slegers allowed a two-out, RBI single by Shane Opitz that cut the Rochester lead to 4-3, the Buffalo Bisons had momentum, and Reed was called from the bullpen. With men on first and … [Read more...] about Stout bullpen holds down fort; Red Wings best Bisons again
Santiago, Hughes to begin rehab assignments Wednesday
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com ROCHESTER, NY – Left-handed pitcher Hector Santiago and right-handed pitcher Phil Hughes will begin rehab assignments with the Rochester Red Wings on Wednesday, the Minnesota Twins announced. Santiago will start the game while Hughes will throw in relief. Santiago landed on the Twins 10-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain on June 7 … [Read more...] about Santiago, Hughes to begin rehab assignments Wednesday
Hit parade: Wings rout, shut out Buffalo
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Monday's 7-0 Rochester Red Wings win over the Buffalo Bisons could be represented by the cartoon clip of a Looney Tunes baseball game, where one team was getting so many hits that the players did a conga line around the bases. The Red Wings didn't score 42 runs in four innings like the Gas-House Gorillas did to the Tea Totallers. But … [Read more...] about Hit parade: Wings rout, shut out Buffalo