By Paul Gotham GENEVA, N.Y. -- So much for momentum and any theories of inertia. The Geneva Red Wings came into the New York Collegiate Baseball League Eastern Division finals with a full head of steam after winning three straight in rousing fashion. That streak came to a screeching halt at McDonough Park. Frank Salerno (St. Thomas Aquinas) led a 20-hit attack as the … [Read more...] about Jr. Chiefs flex muscles and eliminate the Red Wings, 14-7
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Red Wings reap the benefits of Heyman’s decision
By Paul Gotham GENEVA, N.Y. -- It hasn't taken long for Grant Heyman to get comfortable making his way around the base paths of the New York Collegiate Baseball League. Not that he needed any directions. Getting four bags at a time looks familiar to him. Heyman connected for his latest home run on Sunday as the Geneva Red Wings defeated the Adirondack Trail Blazers 6-5 to … [Read more...] about Red Wings reap the benefits of Heyman’s decision
Stimpson’s perseverance paying dividends for the Red Wings
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
Geneva Red Wings advance with a 6-5 victory over Adirondack
By Paul Gotham GENEVA, N.Y. -- Pitcher and team went looking for redemption. The hurler sought to put a disastrous start behind him. The club needed to make sense of a season of unfulfilled expectations. Both reached their goals. Aaron Benusis (Alvernia) notched a series-clinching win as the Geneva Red Wings defeated the Adirondack Trail Blazers, 6-5 to sweep the New … [Read more...] about Geneva Red Wings advance with a 6-5 victory over Adirondack
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