By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Evan Brock (Rochester, N.Y. /Rush-Henrietta HS) connected on a bases-clearing double that proved to be the game winner as host Monroe Community College (25-15) defeated UConn-Avery Point, 5-1 in Game 1 of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II East Sub-District series, Friday from Tribune Field. Brock sent a … [Read more...] about Brock, Hileman lead MCC to Game 1 win
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Amerks trying to stay sharp during ‘weird’ 13-day break in playoff schedule
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There’s no playbook for Rochester Americans coach Michael Leone and his staff to follow when dealing with this extended gap in their playoff season. Then again, how could there be? A break of 13 days between games – which is what the Amerks are dealing with – has never happened. In the 69 year history of the franchise, the longest stretch between … [Read more...] about Amerks trying to stay sharp during ‘weird’ 13-day break in playoff schedule
Levi, Jobst come up big as Amerks complete the sweep
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA SYRACUSE – First, Devon Levi stood on his head – literally. While sashaying away from a first-period net-mouth scrum in his goal crease, he took a misstep and, while trying to catch his balance, ended up taking an awkward tumble that brought laughter from the fans at Upstate Medical Center Arena. “I got tripped and I might have stepped on his foot, I … [Read more...] about Levi, Jobst come up big as Amerks complete the sweep
Monroe outlasts Erie CC
BY PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- In a game that saw four lead changes, Monroe Community College Baseball (20-14) used a three-run rally in the eighth inning to defeat Erie Community College (25-21), 7-6 in National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) action from Tribune Field on Wednesday. Braedon Reina (Rochester, N.Y./Churchville-Chili HS) dropped a sinking … [Read more...] about Monroe outlasts Erie CC
Ninth inning rally pushes Lehigh Valley past Red Wings
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A four-run ninth inning rally was the difference maker as the Lehigh Valley IronPigs defeated the Red Wings 4-2 Wednesday evening at Innovative Field. ”I thought we played a really good ballgame up until the last inning,” Red Wings manager Matthew LeCroy said. “It’s kinda been our season, if we don’t play perfect, we’re finding ways to … [Read more...] about Ninth inning rally pushes Lehigh Valley past Red Wings