By CAMERON BOON WEBSTER, N.Y. -- It was great defensive play after great defensive play for the Rochester Ridgemen, yet the offense wasn’t able to win their game with the Olean Oilers until the 12th inning. Alex Stack (Dallas) grounded a ball to third, and Aaron Vallance (Wayland Baptist) scampered home to give the Ridgemen a thrilling 2-1 victory in New York Collegiate … [Read more...] about Defense saves Ridgemen in 12-inning thriller
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Winn, Metcalfe help Ridgemen snap losing skid
By CAMERON BOON WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Colin Winn (Santa Ana) arrived to the Rochester Ridgemen a week late. He was not late to the hit parade Monday night. Winn plated four runs and finished a home run shy of the cycle in Rochester’s 8-5 victory over the Wellsville Nitros in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at Basket Road Field. “Colin’s a ballplayer,” Ridgemen … [Read more...] about Winn, Metcalfe help Ridgemen snap losing skid
Napleton’s strong finish leads Twins over Ridgemen
By CAMERON BOON WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Marty Napleton (St. Joseph’s) had a tough start to the game, cracking two line drives that were caught in right and center field. But he would rebound, recording a hit in his next three at-bats, including leading off the 10th inning with a single. He would later score the game-winning run, giving the Geneva Twins a 5-4 win in extra innings … [Read more...] about Napleton’s strong finish leads Twins over Ridgemen