By BILLY HEYEN VESTAL, N.Y. – There’s basically one way to get out of a runner on third, no outs situation, McQuaid catcher Ben Beauchamp said. With a one run lead in the top of the seventh Friday, that’s what Knights’ righty Ryan O’Mara faced. On a day when many wouldn’t have expected O’Mara to even start, what Beauchamp envisioned is what O’Mara did: strikeout, … [Read more...] about Calculated risks pay off as McQuaid holds on to advance to state final
Ryan O'Mara
McQuaid wins Section V Class AA title, another step toward ‘big goals’
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — McQuaid’s Hunter Walsh had reached his pitch limit and would face his last batter with two outs in the seventh. His head coach, Tony Fuller, wanted to let him finish it off. The Knights wouldn’t have been in that spot if not for Walsh, Fuller said. On his 128th pitch of the day, Walsh induced a low fly ball to center field. Drew Bailey … [Read more...] about McQuaid wins Section V Class AA title, another step toward ‘big goals’
Previewing (1) McQuaid vs. (2) Penfield in the Section V Class AA final
What: Section V Class AA final Who: One-seed McQuaid Jesuit Knights vs. two-seed Penfield Patriots When: Saturday, June 1 at 10:30 a.m. Where: Frontier Field Sectional history McQuaid: The Knights' most-recent title came in Class AA in 2017. Penfield: The Patriots' most-recent title came in Class AA in 2012. Probable starters Neither team has identified who will … [Read more...] about Previewing (1) McQuaid vs. (2) Penfield in the Section V Class AA final
Ryan O’Mara leads McQuaid to third-straight sectional final
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — McQuaid’s season ended a year ago with a Ryan O’Mara ball four, allowing Victor a walk-off walk for the sectional title. Thursday, O’Mara again threw the final pitch. This time, it was high heat, strike three, a complete game for O’Mara to send the Knights back to the Class AA sectional final for the third-straight year. “We’ve been … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Mara leads McQuaid to third-straight sectional final
‘Lights out’ Hunter Walsh shuts out Fairport 1-0, leads McQuaid to AA semis
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — After some of Hunter Walsh’s pitches on Tuesday, McQuaid catcher Ben Beauchamp hopped out from behind the dish and shook his head side-to-side. They can’t touch you, Beauchamp said his message was. Walsh knew that’s what Beauchamp meant, and he proved his battery-mate correct. “He was pretty close to untouchable today,” Beauchamp said. “... He … [Read more...] about ‘Lights out’ Hunter Walsh shuts out Fairport 1-0, leads McQuaid to AA semis