By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- After 29 years on the bench, Jim Baron lugs a trunk load of sayings around with him. One of those rules of thumbs applies well to his current team. "Less thinking and more playing," the fourth-year Canisius coach said of his team's effort after an 87-62 victory over Cornell Saturday. "I call those the ‘Baronisms.’ I got a lot of … [Read more...] about Griffs don’t put much thought into victory over Cornell
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Base Paths looks in the rear view mirror
It’s the bottom of the ninth for Base Paths, time to yield this Monday space to lesser games for which they can not even afford a round ball. Replaying the season’s biggest events: POWER DOWN – The Niagara Power decides “nine is enough” and, feeling not in control of its situation, leaves Sal Maglie Stadium to the dust of destiny, a dark stain on Niagara Falls’ … [Read more...] about Base Paths looks in the rear view mirror
Mid-Atlantic BBC claims the 2015 National Silver Ball Tournament
By PAUL GOTHAM MUMFORD, N.Y. -- Run differential determined the contestants. Defense decided the outcome. "Black Bart" made a sliding catch in foul territory to secure the final hand down as the Mid-Atlantic BBC defeated the Cleveland Blues, 4-3 in the finals of the 2015 National Silver Ball Tournament played on the Silver Base Ball Park at Genesee-Country Museum, Sunday … [Read more...] about Mid-Atlantic BBC claims the 2015 National Silver Ball Tournament
Monroe rallies for sweep of Genesee CC
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, NY -- Getting something out of nothing the Monroe Community College Tribunes rallied to take two in WNYAC play, Tuesday afternoon. Tommy LaCongo scampered home with the winning run as Monroe swept the Genesee Community College Cougars (4-3/7-6) in dramatic fashion. LaCongo scored with one out in the final at bat as Monroe erased a three-run … [Read more...] about Monroe rallies for sweep of Genesee CC
Mastrodonato overcomes ‘speed bump’
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, NY -- Monroe Community College starter Tommy Mastrodonato coasted into the fourth inning of Saturday's WNYAC matchup with Genesee Community College Cougars setting down 11 of the first 12 he faced. Pounding the zone with first-pitch strikes, the Monroe hurler retired eight on ground outs and fanned two more. MCC's offense pushed two across the … [Read more...] about Mastrodonato overcomes ‘speed bump’