Yes, the pinstripes continued winning…when the weather allowed. Rain has made itself frequent companion of late – good for the lawns, and good if you like doubleheaders. Webster will have to stare at a few double dips in July.
Some have called it the ‘Miracle on Grass.’ I’m not sure I want to go that far, but the Unites State Men’s soccer team 2-0 victory over Spain gets my POTW. Hopefully, taking down the world’s number one team in convincing fashion will lead to big things for the 2010 World Cup. As of right [...]
Either the bench was worn out after a sometimes heated debate regarding the Mount Otsego shortstops, or third base was simply a no-brainer.
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The purpose of college for High School teens post graduation is intended to prepare them for the grind and rigors of everyday life. Some are still searching for their niche, while others have a good idea what they want to do and college will help them get there. For a lot of NBA-bound basketball players all college does is serve as a nuisance and prolong their arrival to “The League.”
Just as the golf world is starting to recover from its Bethpage “hangover”, the LPGA begins its week here in Rochester, NY. Featuring 144 women golfers, the Wegmans LPGA celebrates its 33rd year at the Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, NY. Known as one of the favorite stops for most of the members in the LPGA, Rochester has seen Hall of Famers such as Patty Sheehan, Nancy Lopez, Kathy Whitworth and future Hall of Famers such Lorena Ochoa and Karrie Webb win multiple championships as the Wegman LPGA.
The week started with Webster falling from grace. Through six games Yankee hurlers had allowed nine runs – only six were earned. Tuesday, Webster gloves committed five errors and the pinstripes fell to Hornell, 10-6. Webster lost five of six to the Dodgers last year.
22 months removed from Tommy John surgery the Webster Yankee starter put the Niagara Power in lock down. Just two Power batters reached base – an error and a hit by pitch. Neither runner advanced past second.
Quite a few Temple University guards continued their careers at the highest level of professional basketball these last two decades. Some became first round draft picks while others signed after going undrafted.
Pullyblank went the distance and held the Niagara Power without a hit as the Webster Yankees won in a walk-off style, 1-0.
The Caledonia, New York native struck out nine and walked none for his first win of the season.