BY MIKE ROSE ROCHESTER, NY -- The wind was gusting and the ball was flying over the fence early and often Sunday but in the end the Toledo Mud Hens did just enough to edge out the Rochester Red Wings, 8-7. The loss by Rochester resulted in a series split after they dropped the final two games of the set. "Both teams battled we just couldn't keep them from scoring when … [Read more...] about Toledo outslugs Rochester in series finale
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Ernie Clement matches Toronto Blue Jays batting average record
Brighton high school alumnus Ernie Clement recently tied for a unique Toronto Blue Jays batting average record. Currently a second baseman on the Blue Jays' roster, Clement's .444 batting average is tied for the highest in the franchise's history within a players' first 16 games with the team, according to Sportsnet Stats. Clement ties the record with Steve Braun, who played … [Read more...] about Ernie Clement matches Toronto Blue Jays batting average record
Section V to induct four Sunday at Frontier Field
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Dave Allen threw three no-hitters and one perfect game during his high school career at Greece Athena. James DeBell won more than 400 career games as a coach. William Rouse hurled seven no-hitters and five 1-hitters during his time at Rush-Henrietta. Roger Sawyer was a standout athlete at Mt. Morris. The four comprise the 2018 class of the Section V Baseball … [Read more...] about Section V to induct four Sunday at Frontier Field
Wayne captures first baseball title since 1955
NEWARK, N.Y. -- The Wayne Eagles varsity baseball team capped off its historic run through the Class A2 playoffs on Saturday at Colburn Park in Newark, defeating the Batavia Blue Devils 5-2 to claim its first baseball championship since winning the Class A title in 1955. Starter Logan Holgado tossed a complete game for Wayne, limiting the Blue Devils to two runs on five hits … [Read more...] about Wayne captures first baseball title since 1955
Tribunes Sweepin’ Down the Plain: Bunting settles in at first base
The first in a series of articles featuring the Monroe Community College baseball team which will open play in the NJCAA D2 World Series later this week in Enid, Oklahoma. By PAUL GOTHAM ENID, OK. -- Justin Bunting can't remember ever playing first base in competitive baseball. Not in high school nor at the modified level for Greece Athena. He never manned first during … [Read more...] about Tribunes Sweepin’ Down the Plain: Bunting settles in at first base