BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Strong pitching is one of the biggest keys to winning a base ball game. The Rochester Red Wings earned a 4-1 victory and a series split against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs behind a strong all-around pitching performance and a late inning offensive push. ”Today’s game was the biggest one of the series,” Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy … [Read more...] about Blankenhorn and pitching guide Red Wings past IronPigs
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Allen leads Greece Post in NYS opener
Derrick Allen went 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored, and two RBI to lead Greece Post 468 past Alfred J. Jurek Post 1672, 10-4 in American Legion New York State Tournament action from Conlon Field in Binghamton, New York on Sunday. Allen plated a pair of runs with a single as seven straight reached base with two outs to break open a one-run game with in the sixth … [Read more...] about Allen leads Greece Post in NYS opener
Red Wings can’t tie up IronPigs, fall 7-4
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings had an opportunity to tie the Lehigh Valley IronPigs in the second half standings on Saturday- but they couldn't pull it off, falling to the Phillies affiliate, 7-4, at Innovative Field. Lehigh Valley grabbed a lead in the first inning and never relinquished it, despite the best efforts of the still-hot Travis … [Read more...] about Red Wings can’t tie up IronPigs, fall 7-4
Saturday BCANY Wrap: Boys and Girls squads close pool play with unbeaten records
ROCHESTER (GIRLS) 70 MID HUDSON 55Mallory Heise netted 13 of her 15 points in the first half when Rochester opened 33-25 lead. Heise connected six times from the floor including once from behind the 3-point arc. Asia Wilson added 11 of her game-high 17 in the second half. Wilson hit three 3-pointers in the win. Molly O'Toole had a pair of triples and accounted for 10 points … [Read more...] about Saturday BCANY Wrap: Boys and Girls squads close pool play with unbeaten records
Rochester Olympic Update: Sheffield and Penev compete on Day 1
BY DAN GLICKMAN Two of the five Olympians with Rochester connections competed Saturday in Paris on the first full day of competition in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Pittsford's Magnus Sheffield, a cyclist, opened his Olympics with the first of two events: the Time Trial. Racing against the clock on a rainy and slippery Paris afternoon, the 22-year-old finished 16th out … [Read more...] about Rochester Olympic Update: Sheffield and Penev compete on Day 1