Compiled by Craig Potter
Today’s SportsROC Report includes stories on the Rochester Red Wings snapping their losing streak, the Rochester Americans receiving 2 awards, a Western New York Flash player name Player of the Week, and a tribute by the Buffalo Bills to Buddy Ryan, the father of Bills head coach Rex Ryan and assistant coach Rob Ryan, who passed away on Tuesday.
The Rochester Red Wings utilized stopper Jose Berrios to help end their 4-game losing streak with a 3-0 victory over the Pawtucket Red Sox on Tuesday night before 5,421 fans at Frontier Field.
Berriors (7-3) pitched 7 innings as he had a no-hitter going through 6 frames. Jantzen White broke up the no-hitter with a 1-out double in the seventh.
Rochester took a 2-0 lead in the second when Kennys Vargas beat out a bunt. With one out, Tommy Field walked, and with 2 gone Logan Schafer walked to load the bases for John Ryan Murphy. The Red Wing catcher laced a single to plate Vargas and Field.
Minnesota Twins slugger Miguel Sano, who is here on a rehab assignment, belted his second solo homer in 2 days for the final run in the fifth.
Pitcher Trevor May, who also is here on a rehab assignment, hurled the ninth and retired all 3 batters, including 2 via strikeout, to earn his first save in his career.
The victory keeps Rochester (46-32) 1 game hebehind Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (47-31) for first place in the International League North Division. Lehigh Valley (45-33) dropped out of a tie with the Wings for second place following the IronPigs loss on Tuesday.
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The Rochester Americans video series “Amerks All-Access” has earned two 2016 Telly Awards for its episode titled, “Why We Play.”
The episode garnered a Bronze People’s Telly in the Online Video Category, which was voted on by the internet community, and a Bronze Online Video Telly Award in the Sports Category, which was judged by the Telly Award Council.
Amerks All-Access is a video series that takes fans behind the scenes and provides an in-depth look at the Amerks organization by featuring exclusive footage and interviews with players, coaches, fans and community members. The award-winning episode on “Why We Play” included in-depth interviews with Justin Bailey, Matt Ellis, Patrick Kaleta and Randy Cunneyworth about why they chose to follow their lifelong passion for the game of hockey and pursue it as a career.
The prestigious Telly Awards, now in its 37th year, honors the very best film and video productions, groundbreaking online video content and outstanding local, regional and cable TV commercials and programs.
Amerks All-Access Production Team:
Bryan Darrow – Executive Producer/Videographer
Matt Miller – Host/Editor/Videographer
To view the award-winning episode of Amerks All Access, go to: http://www.amerks.com/article/WHY%20WE%20PLAY
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Western New York Flash forward Jessica McDonald was voted the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Player of the Week by the NWSL Media Association for Week 10 of the 2016 NWSL season.
McDonald, 28, tallied a hat trick and an assist to help the Flash earn a 7-1 victory over the Boston Breakers at Rhinos Stadium in Rochester, N.Y. It was the team’s fourth win at home in five consecutive games this season.
The Phoenix, Ariz. native made her first goal of the game early in the 28th minute when she netted a short pass inside the top of the box from Sam Mewis.
The University of North Carolina product scored again in the 43rd minute when she headed the ball into the back of the net off a cross inside the box from Flash midfielder Elizabeth Eddy.
The Flash forward secured her hat trick in the 49th minute when she connected with a cross into the box from the left wing by Flash defender Jaelene Hinkle.
McDonald played 75 minutes in the game and finished with five shots (four on goal).
It is the first time McDonald has been honored as the NWSL Player of the Week, and is the 11th time a member of the Flash has won the award.
The Western New York Flash return to action Friday, July 1 at 7 p.m. ET against the Chicago Red Stars at Rhinos Stadium in Rochester, N.Y.
The NWSL Player of the Week is selected each week of the regular season by the NWSL Media Association, a collection of press that cover the league on a consistent basis. For more information on the NWSL Media Association, follow them on Twitter.
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The Buffalo Bills have issued the following statement on the passing of former NFL head coach Buddy Ryan. Ryan was the father of Bills Head Coach Rex Ryan and Assistant Head Coach/Defense Rob Ryan.
Ryan was a linebackers coach for the 1968 New York Jets and coordinated the ground-breaking 46 defense for the ’85 Chicago Bears, one of the NFL’s greatest defenses. He was a head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1986-90, and for the Arizona Cardinals in 1994-95, compiling a 55-55-1 overall record. He also was the defensive line coach at the University of Buffalo when the Bulls were preparing for the program’s first season at the NCAA Division I level. From 1962 through 1965, the Bulls defense ranked among the national leaders, posting 12 shutouts in that span as well as producing Gerry Philbin.
The Buffalo Bills issued the following statement on the passing of Buddy Ryan, the father of Bills Head Coach Rex Ryan and Assistant Head Coach/Defense Rob Ryan.
“Terry and Kim Pegula and the Buffalo Bills organization want to express their deepest sympathies and condolences to Rex, Rob and the entire Ryan family on the passing of their dad, Buddy Ryan. Buddy was a legend in our league in so many ways. His defenses were innovative and he was a master at putting his talented and tough players in a position to succeed. He was a real game changer and much of his philosophies and defensive tactics are still utilized effectively by teams today. Buddy’s influence will be carried on by defensive coaches for generations to come, but none more so than by Rex and Rob. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the Ryan family today.”