By Paul Gotham WEBSTER, N.Y. -- It's not often that coaches enjoy surprises, especially when battling for playoff position late in the season. Niagara's Garrett Shivley got something unexpected Monday night, and he's not complaining. Jordan Schwartz (Niagara Univ.) tossed a complete-game three hitter as the Power rebounded for a doubleheader split (6-5 / 5-1) with the … [Read more...] about Schwartz pitches Niagara to split with Ridgemen
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Ansett and the Ridgemen beat Wellsville, 7-2
By Paul Gotham WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Lake Ontario coach Taylor Hargrove has been looking for an angle to accentuate the positive. A new name and a clean slate might fit the bill. Spencer Ansett (Whitworth) tossed five shutout innings, and his offense got all the runs needed in their first at bat as the Lake Ontario Ridgemen defeated the Wellsville Nitros, 7-2 in New York … [Read more...] about Ansett and the Ridgemen beat Wellsville, 7-2
Oh Caption, My Caption | Cayden Cuniff
There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of captions, for you the flag will be … [Read more...] about Oh Caption, My Caption | Cayden Cuniff
Rochester AIA comes from behind; stops four-game skid
WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Nick Flanagan (Martin Methodist) and Trevor Keele (U. of Dallas) collected three hits apiece as the Rochester Athletes in Action overcame a three-run deficit to defeat the Geneva Twins, 6-4 in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at Basket Road Field, Friday night. Flanagan homered to lead the fifth, and Keele singled and scored as Rochester tied … [Read more...] about Rochester AIA comes from behind; stops four-game skid
Hornell continues streak; defeats Rochester, 9-4
By Paul Gotham WEBSTER, N.Y. - Hornell's Dodgers came north on route 390 toting a four-game win streak along with them. The NYCBL Western Division leading club left town adding another victory to their streak. Matt Calhoun (Harding) connected for a three-run home run in the pivotal fifth inning as the Dodgers came from behind to defeat the Rochester Athletes in Action, … [Read more...] about Hornell continues streak; defeats Rochester, 9-4