Wings drop one to Watertown, hang on desperately to playoff hopes ...July 25th, 2006

... The Wings droped last evening's game to Watertown 8-3 in front of about 250 people, including the newly formed "Brew Crew" which is gaining quite a following. The Wings fell behind early 5-0 and could never regain the momentum in the game. Brandon Young (North Greenville) came in in relief in the third and proceeded to shut down the Wizards for 5 innings. The Wings struck for 2 in the sixth and had chances throughout the night to do some damage, but the damage never came. Nick Stewart (Francis Marion) hit an opposite field home run in the 8th innning. That dinger brings his total for the season to 7 and breaks the Geneva Red Wings single season homerun record. Congratulations Nick!

...Update: In the 4-0 victory vs. Genesee Valley on Sunday Jeremy Kerht (Southern Indiana) pitched a complete game 3 hit shutout while striking out 10 in the process. Jeremy was named to the NYCBL Pitcher of The Week Honorable Mention for this performance. Tim Alberts (Niagara) was also named to the League's Player of The Week Honrable Mention after hitting .381 (8-21) with 5 RBI's and a SB on the week. Congratulations guys!

... The Wings travel to Watertown tonight, but return home for the last three games of the season Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. First pitch each night is at 7:30

Wings keep playoff hopes alive, win 4-0 ...July 24th, 2006

..The Wings moved up a few percentage points, and closer to a playoff spot yesterday beating division leeading Genesee Valley 4-0 at McDonough. There is no alot of details on the game yet, when the game reports are public there will be an update posted on the site.

...The Wings host Watertown today, first pitch 7:30

Hey something new...RAIN! ...July 23rd, 2006

...Same old song and dance, rain! The Wings were again rained out yesterday afternoon...enough said.

...The Wings host Genesee Valley today, first pitch 7:30. There have been several schedule changes for the last week of the season, be sure to check the schedule page for information, five of the wings last 6 games are home come on out and enjoy a game.

Wings Pitchers combine for one hitter, but take the loss ...July 22nd, 2006

...Kenny Gray (Florida Atlantic) and Marco Rivera (Monroe Community College) combined for a one hitter last evening in Genesee Valley, however that wasn't enough for the win as the RiverBats took the contest 3-2. Rivera took over in the 3rd inning after Gray left with back pain, he allowed no hits in 6 innings of work but did allow 6 walks, 3 of which were in the 5th inning, which helped the 'Bats score two of their three runs. The wings put a rally together in the sixth getting two of the three runs back on a SAC fly by Nick Stewart (Francis Marion) and an RBI double by Travis Ozga (Florida Atlantic), but never got any closer as Rivera settled in and held the 'Bats scoreless the rest of the way.

....Lots of rain in the forecast today as the boys travel to Saratoga, the game tarts at 5:00 and can be heard live on TeamLine

... The Wings head into the final week of the season, check out the schedule! 5 of the last 6 days are at home with two doubleheaders! Come on out to the park and cheer on the team!

Rain, and how! ...July 21st, 2006

...So, we have all seen some rain in our day right? Well last night's rain that came through McDonough is probably one of my top ten storms of all time! The rain started 15 minutes before game time, and we watched a sheet of rain start in left field and literally envelop the stadium. Not only did it rain, but the wind swirled swaying the light standards and destroting the patio umbrellas (was it a tornado?) the rain came down so hard you couldn't see the outfield fence from the dugout. Then...the hail. Marble to golf ball sized hail. In the end it took 15 minutes to put the field literally underwater. No Game.

...There will be a bunch of changes to the schedule in the next few days so be sure to check our schedule page for updates.

Wings lose tough one to Rochester ...July 19th , 2006

...The Wings dropped a heartbreaker to Rochester last evening 6-3. The bad news, Rochester now holds a two game lead on the Wings for the last playoff spot, the good news, the Wings have four more games left to play than the Royals, so alot can change. In the game last evening the Wings were only able to muster 4 hits, three of them extra base hits by David Bounds (Francis Marion), Tim Alberts (Niagara), and Nick Stewart (Francis Marion). Despite only producing 4 hits they were able to squeeze out 3 runs. Unfortunately, the Royals put on a show of their own with 15 hits and six runs.

...The Wings travel to Watertown tonight for a 7:00 start, they return home in almost a must win situation against the Rochester Royals tomorrow night, first pitch 7:30

... The NYCBL named their players of the week on Tuesday. Two Wings were lised in the honorable mentions, Nick Stewart (Francis Marion) continued his hot hitting last week and was recognized for it as he batted .450 last week (9-20) with 1 HR 2 Triples, 6 RBIs, and scored 6 times. Jeremy Kehrt (Southern Indiana) was recognized for his 7 inning complet game shutout vs. Amsterdam where he gave up 2 hits and struck out 8 while walking none. Congratulations guys!

Wings as hot as the weather, drop Watertown...July 17th , 2006

... Don't look now, but the Geneva Red Wings have gotten as hot as the July weather. With two weeks left in the season that is a really good thing. The Wings traveled to Watertown yesterday earning a come-from-behind win 7-4. Pete VanDeBout (Seton Hall) came out of the bull pen with the score 4-3 in Watertown's favor, he proceeded to shut the Wizards down for 5 1/3 innings, allowing just 5 hits and no runner past 1st base. In the process he also earned the "W". The hitters took care of the rest. Harry Darling (Boston College) had two doubles on the night and sored two runs, Tim Alberts (Niagara) went 3-5 with 2 RBIs, and Nick Stewart (Francis Marion) added to the hitting clinic going 2-3 with his sixth home run of the season. With the win the Wings move to within one game of the final playoff spot, standing in their way, Rochester. The Wings play Rochester twice in the next three days... this is gettin' good!

...The Wings travel to Rochester today for a 5:00 start time, the game can be heard live on TeamLine.

Wings earn sweep, move closer to playoff spot ...July 16th , 2006

..The Wings swept the Amsterdam Mohakws in a doubleheader yesterday 2-0 and 4-3.

... In the first game Jeremy Kehrt (Southern Indiana) put on a pitching clinic allowing no runs on two hits while striking out 8 and walking none. The two Geneva runs came in the bottom of the first when Tim Alberts (Niagara) drove in both runs on a two out single off the pitcher.

...Kenny Gray (Florida Atlantic)followed Kehrt's lead and also pitched 6 strong innings scattering 5 hits, and struck out 8. The Wings scored all of their runs in the bottom of the fourth inning and then held on for a 4-3 win. In the fourth Tim Alberts added to his daily RBI total by driving in Nick Stewart (Fracis Marion) following his triple. Chris Bottsford (St John Fisher) and Harry Darling (Boston College) each added RBI singles along with Chris Lozan's (Xavier) RBI double in the inning which ran the score to 4-0. The Wings then held on in the bottom of the seventh after Amsterdam scored two to move within one run, the Mohaks ended up stranding the tying run 90 feet away at third base.

... Little Falls comes into town this morning to finish a suspended game originally played on July 2nd. The game resumes a 11:00 in the fifth inning with the Wings leading 2-0.

Wings come up short against division leading River Bats ...July 15th , 2006

...The Wings again came up a bit short last night, falling 6-3 to the division leading River Bats. The 'Bats jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the the third inning, a lead they would never relinquish. Nick Stewart (Francis Marion) continued his hot hitting, he went 2-4 with a monster solo homerun in the bottom of the third and a big two out, 2 RBI double in the bottom of the eighth. Nick accounted for all three Wings RBI's.

...The Wings host Amsterdam for a doubleheader today, first pitch is at 5:00. The Wings also host Litte Falls Sunday morning at 11:00, this game is a continuation of the suspended game the two teams played in Little Falls on July 2nd. The game resumes in the fifth with the Wings leading 2-0.

...If you are the mother of a Red Wing, the Red Wing Mothers "club" will be going on a wine tasing tour before the games today, contact your son for more information (Mrs. VanDenBout is the organizer of this outing).

City of Geneva procliams July 14th Johnny "O" day...July 13th , 2006

...The City of Geneva has proclaimed Friday July 14th Johnny "O" Day. John Oughterson (Johnny "O" as he is known) has been involved with the Geneva Red Wings since their inception 4 years ago, and currently holds a "front office" job with the Wings in the form of Executive General Manager. The day was named in his honor in recognition of all he has done for Geneva Baseball throuhout the years. If you see Johnny be sure to congratulate him and ask to see his two championship rings he proudly wears, he earned these for his dedication to the NY-Penn Geneva Cubs long before the Red Wings came to be. Hey Johnny, does this mean you get the day off from work tomorrow? Congratulations!

Wings drop Wizards ...July 12th , 2006

...The Wings started fast right out of the gate last night, scoring three runs in the first inning, two of them on a Nick Stewart (Francis Marion) 2 RBI triple, he finished the game 3-5, with 3 RBIs and two runs scored. The Wings continued to put the pressure on Watertown as they jumped out to an early 5-1 lead after two frames. However, the lead did not last long as Watertown answered back putting up four runs in the top of the third. In the bottom of the fourth the wheels came off the bus for Watertown. The Wizards comitted 2 errors, hit a batter, and walked two which resulted in three runs for the Wings on zero hits. The Wizards were silenced the rest of the game as Pete VanDenBout (Seton Hall) came in in the third to relieve Marco Rivera (MCC). VanDenBout pitched 7 strong innings allowing only three hits, and striking out five in the process. The Wings added three more runs in the sixth inning, to finish off the scoring and sending the Wizards home with an 11-5 loss.

...The Wings pounded out 12 hits in the win, along with Stewart, several Wings "busted out the stick" last night, Chirs Hutto (Franis Marion) went 3-5 with 2 RBI's and three runs scored, Chris Bottsford (St John Fisher) went 1-5 with 2 RBIs, and Matt Nandin (Lemoyne) went 1-4 and he crossed the plate three times. Tim Alberts (Niagara) also added to the hit parade as he went 2-3 with 2 RBIs

...Tonight the Wings travel to Glens Falls, the team will return home Thursday to host the Rochester Royals, first pitch on Thursday is a 7:30

Split Weekend ...July 10th , 2006

...The Wings traveled to Elmira Saturday for a doubleheader against the Pioneers. The Wings took both games from the home team 3-0 and 7-4. In the first game Daryl Carey (Clarkson) threw a complete game shutout allowing just 3 hits. In the second game the Wings scored 2 in the 3rd and 4 in the 4th to jump out to a six run lead, they then added one in the sixth. Kenny Gray (Florida Atlantic) left the game at the end of the five after allowing just 4 hits and striking out 7. The bullpen struggled a bit in the seventh allowing 4 runs in the final frame and loading the bases until Kevin Riccoti (Coker College) nailed down the save and sent the boys home with a sweep of the doubleheader.

...The Wings traveled to Allegany County on Sunday for another doubleheader, where they dropped two; 2-1 in 10 innings and 6-2. In the first game Geneva forced extra innings with a single run, in the seventh inning, on a Harry Darling (Boston College) RBI base hit. Jeremy Kehrt (Southern Indiana) did not figure in the decision despite pitching nine innings and allowing only one run on three hits, while striking out seven. In the nightcap the Nitros came back from a 2-0 deficit with six unanswered runs to win the night cap. A five-run fourth inning by Allegany County was the difference. Matt Koren (Rochester) combined with three other Nitros pitchers to throw a two-hitter.

...Watertown vistis Geneva for the Wings next game on Tuesday July 11th, first pitch 7:30 at McDonough Park

Wings drop another close one ...July 7th , 2006

... The Wings dropped another close one tonight 2-0 against the Watertown Wizards. Jason Clarke (Coker College) scattered 10 hits over 8 innnings of work, and allowed only 2 runs, both in the second inning. The Wings us couln't get the bats going again. They were only able to produce three hits, but left men on second base in six of the nine innings, after taking advantage of walks and errors from the Wizards. The hits just didn't come often enough, or at the right times.

... The Wings travel to Elmira tomorrow for a doubleheader, starting at 5:00

East loses to West in All-Star Game ...July 7th , 2006

...The East All-Star team battled back, much like the Wings did the night before, but came up just a run short losing 5-4 in Watertown. Jeremy Kerht (Southern Indiana) pitched the third inning giving up 3 earned runs on 4 hits, unfortunately for him he also picked up the loss in the contest. Our other All-Stars Matt Nandin (Lemoyne) went 0-3 on the night, and Nick Stewart (Francis Marion) took a walk in his only plate appearance and scored a run.

...Game night tonight! The Wings will be hosting the Watertown Wizards, first pitch 7:30. Come on out for the game and then head over to the fireworks. What a great way to spend a summer evening, baseball and fireworks.

Wings battle, but fall short ...July 6th , 2006

...The Wings battled back last night, but the rally came up just short as they dropped a heartbreaker to Saratoga 7-6. Starting pitcher, Jeremy Kehrt (Southern Indiana) had a rough go of it early, as Saratoga scored 6 of their seven runs in his 2 innings of work. After the initial damage was done a trio of Wings pitchers kept the team in the game. Pete VanDenBout (Seton Hall), Aaron Greenblatt (Northeastern), and Kevin Riccoti (Coker College) quieted the Saratoga bats allowing one run in their 7 innings of releif work. The Wings hitters then chipped away at the lead, getting runs in 4 of the last 7 innings. Chris Bottsford (St John Fisher) hit his first home run of the season, a solo-shot to left feild brining the Wings to within 2. The Wings plated one more run in the eighth, but could not get anything going in the ninth to tie the game.

...The All-Star Game is tonight in Watertown, first pitch is at 6:00, and can be heard on the Watertown TeamLine webcast.

...Next game is home on Friday vs the Watertown Wizards

Bats come alive!...July 5th , 2006

...The Wings pounded out 12 hits Monday afternoon against the Royals pitching staff. In the 10-2 victory five Wings had 2 hits a piece: Harry Darling (Boston College), Chris Hutto (Francis Marion), Chris Bottsford (St. John Fisher), Nick Stewart (Francis Marion), and Matt Nandin (Lemoyne). Starting pitcher Kenny Gray (Florida Atlantic) again pitched a tremendous game alowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs in 7 innings of work, all while fanning 9 batters. The Wings face off tonight vs. the Saratoga Phillies, first pitch 7:30.

Three Wings named to All-Star Team...July 5th, 2006

... Three Wings have been named to the East Division NYCBL All-Star Team. Matt Nandin (IF) of Lemoyne College, Jeremy Kehrt (P) of Southern Indiana, and Nick Stewart (OF) of Francis Marion will represent the Wings in the "mid-summer classic". Stewart, who leads the wings with 2 home runs and 10 RBI's will also represent the Wings in the Home Run Derby. The All-Star Game is being played Thursday July 6th in Watertown. The Home Run Derby and pre-game starts at 4PM and the first pitch is at 6PM.

Tough going .... July 3rd, 2006

...Friday and Saturday saw the Wings drop three games. Friday the wings lost to the red hot RiverBats 7-3, and then they dropped a pair in a douleheader against old rival Hornell 1-0 and 4-1. The Wings pitching has been holding the team in the games, but the bats have been strugling a bit. Since we are only at the half-way point, the boys still have time to turn the season around. Come on out to help the boys get a streak started!

...No report for Sunday's Doubleheader results vs. Little Falls

...This week: Home 7/5 Wed vs. Saratoga and Fri 7/7 vs. Watertown. All-Star game Thursday at Watertown.

Rain .... June 30th, 2006

...Same old song and dance. Rain in the ealy afternoon swamped the old park's infield again. Yesterday's game vs. Glens Falls was postponed due to rain. No make up date has been announced.

...The Wings host Genesee Valley tonight, first pitch is at 7:30.

Rain again, but enough time to play.... June 29th, 2006

...The rains came again, but the Wings had enough time to pick up a 2-1 win over their interdivision rival and division leading Genesee Valley Rive Bats. Kenny Gray (Florida Atlantic) spun a gem of a game pitching 8 full innings of 4 hit ball, while fanning 4 in the process. Colin Sloand (Lehigh) came in in the ninth to sew up the game and earn a save. The Wings sruck for their two runs in the top of the ninth when Robb Meng (Monroe CC) provided a SAC fly, and the next batter, Matt Nandin (LeMoyne), followed Meng's lead and scored the second run on an RBI single. The Wings improve their record to 6-8 and move to within 2 games of first in the East.

...The forecast looks a bit better today, and the Wings will return home to host the Glens Falls Golden Eagles. First pitch is at 7:30 and the game can be heard live on TeamLine wih the voice of the Red Wings, Byan Roth.

Rain, and lots of it.... June 28th, 2006

...Last night's game vs. Watertown was postponed bcause of rain. As with most of the East Coast, New York has been deluged with the wet stuff. No make up date has been announced.

...The Wings will travel to Brockport State tonight to take on the Genesee Valley River Bats. The 'Bats are currently in first place in the Eastern division of the NYCL and hold a 3 game laed on the Wings. If you plan on attending the game you may want to check the game status on the GVRB website before heading out, with the amount of rain we have had you never know if the field will be playable near gametime.

Wings webpage (and Webmaster) back in action.... June 26th, 2006

I would like to apologize to all of our faithful readers, as you may be well aware there have been no updates to this site for almost two weeks. For a variety of reasons, the most notable the Webmaster (yours truly) has been on the DL with a bad back. Long story short, I lost several days to unconciousness induced by my back medication. Since I am the only person who has access to the website, it's either me or no one when it comes to updating this site. But...I'm back, a little slow, not ready for grounders yet, but back. Hopefully we can pick up where we left off. Again my apologies.

...The Wings are now 5-8, but only 3 games back of Central leading Genesee Valley. The Wings return to the diamond tomorrow Tuesday June 27th as they travel to Watertown. PLEASE NOTE the game scheduled for today (Monday June 26th) has been cancelled and will be rescheduled! The Wings return home Thursday for a matchup against East leading Glens Falls Golden Eagles, first pitch is at 7:30.