By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Pittsford Mendon baseball team didn't need reminding. The Vikings knew exactly how long it's been since they last reached a sectional semi-final round. That drought will end as the result of Mendon's 13-5 victory over No. 1 seed East High in Friday's Class A1 quarter-finals. "That’s a huge monkey off our back," Mendon coach Jeff … [Read more...] about Gines, Mendon move on to A1 semi-finals
Rochester
Red Wings overcome early deficit to snap IronPigs win streak
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Rochester Red Wings first baseman Matt Hague strolled up to the logo-clad backdrop near the door of his clubhouse, maneuvered his feet to the taped area he was supposed to stand on for the video crew and exchanged a laugh with the assembled media. "What are you guys doing here?" Hague asked playfully. "Uh, we're here to interview … [Read more...] about Red Wings overcome early deficit to snap IronPigs win streak
Franklin takes RCAC championship
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Last week the Franklin High baseball team beat the East High Eagles for the first time in more than a decade. The Quakers didn't wait as long for the next victory over their league rival. Jonathan Dones hurled five strong innings and delivered a pair of key hits as Franklin claimed the 2017 RCAC championship with an 9-8 victory over East, … [Read more...] about Franklin takes RCAC championship
Johnson, Walsh pace McQuaid sweep
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Towers Field on the University of Rochester campus served as stage Tuesday for a pair of Section Five pitching duels. A duo from McQuaid Jesuit High School grabbed top billing. Junior Erik Johnson and sophomore Hunter Walsh notched victories as McQuaid took two (4-2/4-1) from Rush-Henrietta in non-league action. Johnson allowed two … [Read more...] about Johnson, Walsh pace McQuaid sweep
DePaolis gets promotion, hurls gem for Sutherland
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Credit Tyler DePaolis with the ability to take advantage of opportunity. In a story that will play out more than a few times in local high school baseball over the coming days, DePaolis was promoted to the varsity squad earlier in the day to help with pitching responsibilities as the Pittsford Sutherland Knights navigate a jam-packed … [Read more...] about DePaolis gets promotion, hurls gem for Sutherland