Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – After shutting out Rider in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday, the Purple Eagles fell to the Broncs in game two. “With us this year, it has come down to pitching and defense,” said head coach Rob McCoy. “Today was no different. When we compete on the mound every pitch and make the routine plays we generally end … [Read more...] about Niagara splits doubleheader with Rider
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UB snaps four-game skid; Alec Tuohy dominates Northern Illinois, 7-2
Courtesy of UBBulls.com DEKALB, IL – The University at Buffalo baseball team snapped their four-game losing streak on Friday afternoon on the road at Northern Illinois as they collected a dominant 7-2 victory. Junior Alec Tuohy had a dominant outing on Friday as he earned his sixth win on the season while the Bulls improved to 12-21 overall and 5-8 in MAC play. "Alec … [Read more...] about UB snaps four-game skid; Alec Tuohy dominates Northern Illinois, 7-2
Fairport strikes early, beats Rush-Henrietta
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Chris Rizzolo capped a four-run second inning, and the Fairport Raiders outlasted Rush-Henrietta, 6-4 in Monroe County League action, Friday. Rizzolo's two-out single through the right side of the infield off Rush-Henrietta starter, Mitchell Hoffower, drove in Jake Rugaber and Chad Riorden to give Fairport a 4-1 lead. "The lefty we … [Read more...] about Fairport strikes early, beats Rush-Henrietta
Monroe salvages split with Finger Lakes CC
By PAUL GOTHAM CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. -- Matt Brooks (Auburn) collected four hits and three RBI as the Monroe Community College Tribunes defeated Finger Lakes CC, 13-5 to salvage a doubleheader split Thursday afternoon. Brooks keyed a six-run fourth with his second double of the night cap. "I was just trying to drive the ball the other way and I shot the left center gap and … [Read more...] about Monroe salvages split with Finger Lakes CC
Johnson hurls 3-hitter; McQuaid tops Kearney
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Sophomore Erik Johnson hurled a 3-hitter, and Christian Palawek provided a pivotal pinch hit single as McQuaid Jesuit downed Bishop Kearney, 6-0 in non-league action, Wednesday. Johnson struck out eight and walked one. After allowing a leadoff single to start the game, the sophomore left-hander set down the next 13 batters he … [Read more...] about Johnson hurls 3-hitter; McQuaid tops Kearney