By BILLY HEYEN VICTOR, N.Y. — On his walks to and from the mound, Owen Delforte rarely shows emotion. But on a strike three to end the fifth inning Sunday, Delforte let a fist pump go before strolling to his dugout. It’d been a while since he’d pitched that effectively and deep into a ballgame, and the fist pump showed what it meant to him. “I categorize him as a … [Read more...] about Carpin, Delforte lead James Cooke to 7-5 game one win over Rayson Miller
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Brendan Popielec’s day a microcosm of James Cooke’s doubleheader sweep
By BILLY HEYEN PENFIELD, N.Y. — Some days in baseball, everything seems to go right for one team. Friday night was that time for James Cooke Post in early season American Legion action against Braman Post. James Cooke won both games of a doubleheader at Bachmann Field, 13-4 and 20-5. To say the bats were alive would be an understatement: 29 hits and 33 runs across 11 … [Read more...] about Brendan Popielec’s day a microcosm of James Cooke’s doubleheader sweep
Victor bats crush the ball en route to 15-2 win and rematch with McQuaid
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Victor’s bats made loud contact all night long at Frontier Field. The loudest came in the bottom of the fifth inning with Chris Varone at the plate. The Blue Devils were up eight at the time, but after blowing a big lead in last year’s sectional semifinal, they weren’t going to let that happen again. Victor had already set its team-record … [Read more...] about Victor bats crush the ball en route to 15-2 win and rematch with McQuaid
Victor survives and advances; Mendon dispatches Arcadia
AA QUARTERFINALS (1) VICTOR 6 (9) HILTON 5 Owen Delforte pitched 4 innings of relief giving up just 3 hits and striking out 7 – the last strike out coming to end the game with a base runner on third – to ensure top-seeded Victor’s season stayed alive and pace the Blue Devils to a 6-5 victory over #9 Hilton in Class AA Quarterfinal action. With Victor seemingly in … [Read more...] about Victor survives and advances; Mendon dispatches Arcadia