By ABBY SCHMIDT HOUGHTON, N.Y.—The Genesee Rapids’ playoff chances are slim, but there is still hope after they came away with a 5-1 victory over the Rochester Ridgemen Tuesday night at the Kerr-Pegula Athletic Complex in New York Collegiate Baseball League action. After six scoreless innings, Rochester struck in the sixth with a run from Ryan O’Hearn (Hillsdale) off a … [Read more...] about Big eighth lifts Rapids over Ridgemen
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Rapids sweep series with Nitros
By ABIGAIL SCHMIDT HOUGHTON, NY—The Genesee Rapids swept a three game series with the Wellsville Nitros with a 5-4 win Thursday afternoon in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at the Kerr-Pegula Athletic Complex. Nick Watkins (Defiance) earned the win for the Rapids. He went six innings, allowed only three runs on six hits and struck out three Nitros. “Nick … [Read more...] about Rapids sweep series with Nitros
Storaci sends Ridgemen to walk-off victory
By Cameron Boon WEBSTER, N.Y. -- When Alex Storaci (Blue Mountain CC) came to the plate in the bottom of the ninth with runners on second and third and one out, the mantra from his coach Brady James was simple: don’t do too much. “I told him to have a good at-bat and let the next guy be the hero if need be,” James said. Well, the next guy wasn’t necessary, as Storaci … [Read more...] about Storaci sends Ridgemen to walk-off victory
Ridgemen roll over Genesee
By Cameron Boon WEBSTER, N.Y. -- The Rochester Ridgemen bounced back from their first loss of the season with an 8-2 victory over the Genesee Rapids in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at Basket Road Field, Thursday. “It was a team effort today,” Nick Wolyniec (Bergen CC) said. Rochester got a solid seven-inning outing from starter Dustin King … [Read more...] about Ridgemen roll over Genesee
Kerr and Genesee strike early
By Paul Gotham HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Michael Kerr (Houghton) doesn't have any tattoos, not at least those made with ink. The Genesee Rapids outfielder didn't waste any time leaving a mark on Wednesday night's New York Collegiate Baseball League game. Kerr slammed a three-run home run as the Rapids batted around in an eight-run first en route to a 10-5 victory over the … [Read more...] about Kerr and Genesee strike early