By Paul Gotham GENEVA, N.Y. -- There was Leon Stimpson running along the right field line fence exchanging high fives with the denizens of McDonough Park. Less than four days earlier he breathed life into a season on life support. Now, Stimpson and his Geneva Red Wing teammates have a chance to play for a championship. No one knows the value of this opportunity … [Read more...] about Stimpson’s perseverance paying dividends for the Red Wings
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Red Wings rally to beat Trail Blazers in game one, 4-2
BOONVILLE, N.Y. -- The Adirondack Trail Blazers are growing weary of Leon Stimpson (Alvernia). For the second time in as many games, the Geneva Red Wings came from behind in the late innings to defeat the Adirondack, and Stimpson had a hand in both rallies. Leon Stimpson scampered home on a wild pitch to score the eventual game-winner as the Red Wings nipped the Trail … [Read more...] about Red Wings rally to beat Trail Blazers in game one, 4-2
Stimpson punches Geneva’s playoff ticket with walkoff hit
By Paul Gotham GENEVA, N.Y. -- Around half-past ten EST Wednesday night, the playoff scenarios in the New York Collegiate Baseball League's Eastern Division were as tangled as a weed bed in nearby Seneca Lake. A three-way tie for the final two playoff spots looked probable. Then everything changed. Once given up for dead, the Geneva Red Wings turned certain defeat into … [Read more...] about Stimpson punches Geneva’s playoff ticket with walkoff hit
Salt Cats offense shutdown by Red Wings, 4-1
By Justin Lada GENEVA, N.Y. --Despite a leadoff home run and a strong outing by starter Mike La Londe, the Salt Cats dropped their eighth straight game, 4-1 to the Geneva Red Wings in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at McDonough Park, Saturday night. Eddie Charles got the Salt Cats off on the right foot, taking Geneva starter, Mike Hockenberry deep to left, … [Read more...] about Salt Cats offense shutdown by Red Wings, 4-1
Geneva returns the favor; thumps Sherrill
GENEVA, NY -- What's the rule about how one is to treat a sleeping giant? Just ask the Sherrill Silversmiths. One night after giving the Geneva Red Wings their first blemish of the season, the Smitties found themselves on the wrong end of a thrashing. Ricky Moses II (Southern) connected on a grand slam and sparked a six-run fifth as the Red Wings thrashed the Sherrill … [Read more...] about Geneva returns the favor; thumps Sherrill