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
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McQuaid comes back, Johnson cruises after rough first to move on to AA semis
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — To win last year’s Class AA sectional title, McQuaid needed to comeback against Rush Henrietta. This year, to survive the quarterfinal round, the No. 2-seeded Knights had to dig out of an early hole against the Royal Comets, again. “I don’t think we’ve been ahead in a sectional game in two years,” McQuaid coach Tony Fuller joked. “So these guys are used to … [Read more...] about McQuaid comes back, Johnson cruises after rough first to move on to AA semis
Section V Roundup: Thomas holds off rival Schroeder; Penfield explodes in extra innings
WEBSTER SCHROEDER 8 WEBSTER THOMAS 9 The beauty of baseball is that it’s not a timed event and no lead is too large to overcome. Tuesday afternoon, Webster Schroeder tested that axiom against Webster Thomas and nearly proved it correct. But the Titans held on for a 9-8 upset win against their cross-town rivals. Thomas (8-6, 6-3) has been on a tear as of late riding a … [Read more...] about Section V Roundup: Thomas holds off rival Schroeder; Penfield explodes in extra innings
Red Wings to become the Hop Bitters on Saturday, May 26
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com ROCHESTER, NY – The Red Wings became the Red Wings in 1929, but professional baseball in Rochester spans all the way back to 1877. Over the next few years the Red Wings will pay tribute to those clubs who called Rochester home. On Saturday, May 26, the Wings will take the field as the Rochester Hop Bitters, who played in the National … [Read more...] about Red Wings to become the Hop Bitters on Saturday, May 26
Former Bonnies shortstop Peterson earns Tigers Spring Training nod, Minor League Award
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com By Scott Eddy, Director of Athletics Communications It was the type of call that any kid who ever worn a glove dreams of receiving. And yet for a few moments after picking up the phone, Cole Peterson couldn't believe the words. "I was contacted by our minor league farm director Dave Owen and he asked how I would feel about catching an early … [Read more...] about Former Bonnies shortstop Peterson earns Tigers Spring Training nod, Minor League Award