By BILLY HEYEN McQuaid ace Hunter Walsh looked down at his right hand on May 28 and repeated, “It’s hot.” He was in the midst of a sectional quarterfinal gem, a “lights out” 14-strikeout performance. While that moment may have been limited to a singular game, it could’ve happened in any of Walsh’s outings before or after then. He’s been utterly dominant all season, he’s … [Read more...] about Hunter Walsh’s four-year McQuaid career will culminate in one more start
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McQuaid advances to state final four with on-brand, 2-1 win over Frontier
By BILLY HEYEN LOCKPORT, N.Y. – McQuaid baseball is known for aggression on the base paths and timely bunting. The Knights don’t always have to use it during the regular season, when games aren’t necessarily as tight and the bats create plenty of cushion. But on Saturday, as the Far West Regional moved into the sixth inning of a serious pitchers’ duel, McQuaid’s style … [Read more...] about McQuaid advances to state final four with on-brand, 2-1 win over Frontier
McQuaid wins Section V Class AA title, another step toward ‘big goals’
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — McQuaid’s Hunter Walsh had reached his pitch limit and would face his last batter with two outs in the seventh. His head coach, Tony Fuller, wanted to let him finish it off. The Knights wouldn’t have been in that spot if not for Walsh, Fuller said. On his 128th pitch of the day, Walsh induced a low fly ball to center field. Drew Bailey … [Read more...] about McQuaid wins Section V Class AA title, another step toward ‘big goals’
Previewing (1) McQuaid vs. (2) Penfield in the Section V Class AA final
What: Section V Class AA final Who: One-seed McQuaid Jesuit Knights vs. two-seed Penfield Patriots When: Saturday, June 1 at 10:30 a.m. Where: Frontier Field Sectional history McQuaid: The Knights' most-recent title came in Class AA in 2017. Penfield: The Patriots' most-recent title came in Class AA in 2012. Probable starters Neither team has identified who will … [Read more...] about Previewing (1) McQuaid vs. (2) Penfield in the Section V Class AA final
‘Lights out’ Hunter Walsh shuts out Fairport 1-0, leads McQuaid to AA semis
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — After some of Hunter Walsh’s pitches on Tuesday, McQuaid catcher Ben Beauchamp hopped out from behind the dish and shook his head side-to-side. They can’t touch you, Beauchamp said his message was. Walsh knew that’s what Beauchamp meant, and he proved his battery-mate correct. “He was pretty close to untouchable today,” Beauchamp said. “... He … [Read more...] about ‘Lights out’ Hunter Walsh shuts out Fairport 1-0, leads McQuaid to AA semis