By BILLY HEYEN EAST ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rayson Miller Post had yet to score a run off Zach Salisbury. Runners stood on first and third with two outs in the fourth. Colin Smith had just gone to courtesy run at first for Rayson Miller’s catcher. On an 0-1 pitch to Grady Smith, Colin Smith appeared to trip leading off first base, but Grady Smith fouled it off. On the next … [Read more...] about Countryman, ‘clip’ play lead Rayson Miller in win at Brenton Jacob Memorial baseball game
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Gartland outduels Countryman in 1-0 win for Irondequoit Post
By BILLY HEYEN EAST IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — Before facing Caleb Delly with one out in the sixth inning on Wednesday, Maxx Countryman had thrown 17.1 innings while allowing just one hit, when combining his final start with Avon and his first two for Rayson-Miller. Shawn Brooks was on due to a walk and a steal for Irondequoit Post in the sixth. Delly worked the count to 2-0 … [Read more...] about Gartland outduels Countryman in 1-0 win for Irondequoit Post
Maxx Countryman picks up right where he left off, Rayson Miller wins 7-0
By BILLY HEYEN ONTARIO CENTER, N.Y. — The last time Maxx Countryman took the mound, he threw a two-hitter in the Class C New York state semifinal. Avon won the state championship the next day. On Friday, exactly a week later, the stakes were a bit lower in an American Legion regular season game. It didn’t matter, because Countryman picked up right where he left off. “I … [Read more...] about Maxx Countryman picks up right where he left off, Rayson Miller wins 7-0
‘Third time’s the charm’ for Avon, 2018 Class C state champions
By BILLY HEYEN BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — An out away from a state title, Avon’s Peyton Parmeter fired a fastball on 1-1. It was hit and sent out toward center. Parmeter turned, watched and raised his arms to the air. After the game, Parmeter said that since he was younger, he’s been telling his dad he’d be a state champion. He’s a senior now. There wouldn’t be anymore opportunities … [Read more...] about ‘Third time’s the charm’ for Avon, 2018 Class C state champions
Maxx Countryman’s shutout and RBI lead Avon back to state final four
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The baseball fluttered toward home plate. Avon’s Maxx Countryman had thrown nearly 100 pitches on Saturday, with both his fastball and curveball creating plenty of trouble for his opponent. This time, with the Braves a strike away from a third-straight state final four, he threw a knuckleball. “In a big spot, I might whip that out,” … [Read more...] about Maxx Countryman’s shutout and RBI lead Avon back to state final four