HENDERSON STAYS HOT AT COLUMBIA EDGEWATER

HENDERSON STAYS HOT AT COLUMBIA EDGEWATER

Brooke Henderson totaled nine birdies and tied a career-low by shooting a 7-under par 65 to take a two-shot lead after the first round at the Cambia Portland Classic Presented by JTBC.

 

The defending champion has five consecutive rounds in the 60s dating back to last year’s win and is a total of 28-under par in her professional career at Columbia Edgewater Country Club. The world’s No. 2 ranked player responded to each of her bogeys today with a birdie on the hole immediately following and had a string of four consecutive birdies in her last five holes of play.

 

“It was a good day,” Henderson said. “You know, I started off with a birdie on the 1st hole and then nothing was really happening through the first 5, I guess. Just getting things rolling again and just being out here on this golf course in the Northwest, you know, in the beautiful temperature. I like wearing long sleeves and pants. I was able to make four birdies coming in right in a row to get to minus 7 and put myself in a good position.”

 

The 18-year-old ranks 10th on the LPGA Tour this season in greens in regulation (73.85%) and hit 16-of-18 greens on Thursday. Including today’s round, Henderson has made five total bogeys on this golf course in tournament play.

 

“I love tree-lined courses, and that’s very much what this course is,” said Henderson. “And, again, with the bent grass, which is kind of what I grew up on. I just really like it. It suits my eye. Then winning here last year, that gives me those extra vibes and extra adrenaline which I think will help as the week goes on.”

 

Sitting two shots back in a tie for second at 5-under par are Columbia’s Mariajo Uribe along with Americans Angela Stanford and Demi Runas. Four players are in a tie for 5th at -4.

 

BROOKE HENDERSON - LOWEST CAREER ROUNDS

Score                       Round, Tournament                                                                                              Finish

65                        Rd. 1, 2016 Cambia Portland Classic Presented by JTBC         TBD

65                       Rd. 4, 2016 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship                              WIN

65                       Rd. 3, 2016 JTBC Founders Cup                                                               T4

65                       Rd. 3, 2015 Cambia Portland Classic Presented by JTBC                WIN

65                       Rd. 2, 2015 Volunteers of America North Texas Shootout             T13

65                       Rd. 2, 2015 Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic                                            3

 

PUTTING FOR DOUGH

Both Mariajo Uribe and Angela Stanford noted the recent work they’ve been doing with the putter as being a big part of their success in the first round. Uribe played alongside Morgan Pressel last week at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship and liked her aggressive technique.

 

“Last week I play with Morgan the first two rounds and she was leading,” said Uribe. “She putted so firm and they were going in, so that’s something I used to do when I was an amateur. You just get onto tour and you just fall into bad habits. Working on it again. This week, I mean, it worked today, so hopefully for tomorrow I have a good round and looking good for the weekend.”

 

Stanford is coming off of a T4 finish in Arkansas, her best result this season. Her putting stroke has been friendly to her so far on Columbia Edgewater’s poa annua greens.

 

“It’s nice to watch the ball go in the hole here,” Stanford said. “I haven’t always played well here, so tried to just put all that on the back burner and see if I could carry it over from last week, and it did.”

 

HEAD IN THE GAME

Demi Runas sits two shots back of the lead in a tie for second place after shooting an opening round 5-under par 65. Runas has posted solid results in her last two starts (T32, Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Presented by P&G; T25, Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give) and credits working with a sports psychologist for helping keep her “present” and “centered” on the golf course.

 

“I get really nervous, anxious,” Runas said. “But I’ve always had that. I’ve just been a nervous player. The way that my sports psychologist and I have talked about it, it’s a good thing if you’re nervous. It means you care.”

 

Ranked No. 402 in the world, Runas is in her second year playing on the LPGA Tour. She has yet to finish in the top-10 in an event, but has started to feel more comfortable with a season under her belt.

 

“It’s a little less stressful because you’ve seen the golf courses at least once and you don’t feel like you have to be out there all the time,” said Runas. “Yeah, it definitely helps the second time around. It was a rough year last year, but I am enjoying it a little bit more this year.”

 

THIS COULD BE THEIR WEEK

Tour rookies Jiayi Zhou and Briana Mao are among five players tied for 9th at 3-under par after the first round. China’s Zhou (1-of-5 cuts made) and the American Mao (2-of-10 cuts made) could both be on their way to a career-best finish should they keep up their strong play this week in Portland.

 

“Everything is perfect today,” said Zhou, ranked No. 637 in the world. “Every shot on the green and every putt. I feel so good. I still miss some birdies.”

 

Mao played collegiately at the University of Virginia and had a career-best T33 finish earlier this season at the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout. Using a new putter, she was able to bounce back from two bogeys and one double bogey on Thursday, responding with birdies on each of the holes that followed.

 

“I switched putters and I feel like I have such good feel on the greens,” Mao said. “The one unfortunate double, it was kind of just a dumb one. I miss-clubbed and gave myself a bad lie. Stuff happens on the golf course.”

 

THAT WINNING FEELING

The Symetra Tour is in Canadian Lakes, Michigan this week for the second playing of the Tullymore Classic. That tournament’s defending champion, Daniela Iacobelli, is currently tied for fourth at the Cambia Portland Classic after firing an opening round 68.

 

Iacobelli, a 2015 Volvik Race for the Card graduate, is hoping she can emulate last year’s winning performance this week at Columbia Edgewater.

 

“Yeah, it’s fun,” Iacobelli said of her Symetra Tour victory. “I mean, I don’t want to say they’re similar courses, but I can see similarities in the shots I need, so that’s kind of fun.”

B-METS LOSE, REYES 0-4

B-Mets Last Gasp Falls Short in 4-2 Loss

BINGHAMTON, NY- The Binghamton Mets brought the game’s tying run to the plate in the ninth inning but came up short in a 4-2 loss to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Thursday night at NYSEG Stadium. Jose Reyes went 0-for-4 and played the full game at third base. Juan Lagares went 1-for-4 with a single and spent all nine innings in center field.
Trailing 4-1, Amed Rosario and Dominic Smith each singled to lead off the ninth. In a 12-pitch at bat, Jayce Boyd bounced into a double play that scored Rosario but left the bases empty. Matt Oberste then struck out to end the game.
New Hampshire got going in the first as Christian Lopes led off with a single. He later scored on a Ryan Lavarnway single that gave the Fisher Cats a 1-0 lead.
In the fourth, Rowdy Tellez dribbled a swinging bunt to the left side. Casey Delgado came off the mound to field it and threw wide at first, an error that allowed Tellez to reach. He later scored on a Jason Leblebijian double, extending the lead to 2-0.
A brief two-out rally yielded one more for New Hampshire in the sixth. Leblebijian smacked a double to left then Derrick Loveless pulled a triple to right, scoring Leblebijian to make it 3-0.
The Fisher Cats added one more in the seventh as Shane Opitz doubled and came in to score as Roemon Fields reached on a fielder’s choice.
Meanwhile, Casey Lawrence was cruising. He did not allow a hit until the fourth inning and at one point retired nine straight and 12 of 13.
Binghamton got on the board in the bottom of the seventh. Rosario led off with a single and Smith followed with a double down the right field line. Rosario scored all the way from first to cut the deficit to 4-1.
Delgado (4-4) took the loss as he allowed four runs, three earned, on eight hits over seven innings. Lawrence (3-6) earned the win with six strikeouts and three hits allowed over seven innings of one-run ball.
Rosario was 2-for-4 and scored both B-Mets runs and Smith went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
The series continues with a doubleheader on Friday. Game one begins at 5:35 and will be started by RHP Tyler Pill for the B-Mets against RHP Taylor Cole for the Fisher Cats. The Horizons Federal Credit Union Pregame Show can be heard starting a 5:20 PM on News Radio 1290 WNBF and the Binghamton Mets channel on TuneIn.
POSTGAME NOTES: Amed Rosario went 2-for-4 and extended his hitting streak to eight games…Colton Plaia was 0-for-3 and his hitting streak was snapped at eight games…Dominic Smith has now recorded an RBI in six of his last seven games.
Season tickets and mini packs are on sale now and may be purchased in person at NYSEG Stadium or by visiting www.bmets.com or calling (607) 723-METS.
Be sure to follow the B-Mets on Facebook, Twitter and at the team’s official website (www.bmets.com) for more team information. Fans can also stay up to date with all the action on the field by visiting “B-Mets Buzz with Tim Heiman” at bmets.mlblogs.com

    

IKE DAVIS HITS GRAND SLAM

Davis Belts Grand Slam in Debut

RailRiders Snap Buffalo’s MiLB-Best Nine-Game Win Streak

Buffalo, N.Y. – Ike Davis bashed a grand slam in his debut as the SWB RailRiders (Triple-A/New York Yankees) smashed the Buffalo Bisons (Toronto Blue Jays) on Thursday night, 8-1. The RailRiders’ (49-32) fifth straight win was also their 18^th in 23 games. The Bisons (46-35) lost a nine-game winning streak, the best active run in the minors.

A scoreless deadlock shifted in the fifth. Donovan Solano pushed the game’s first run across the plate with a single that sent Jonathan Diaz home. A bruise and a walk later, Davis drove his grand slam over the fence in left-center for a 5-0 advantage.

Aaron Judge lengthened the lead with a two-out, bases-loaded double that plated three in the eighth.

Andy Burns made sure Buffalo avoided a shutout with a two-out solo homer in the home eighth.

SWB starter Phil Coke (4-2) fired six scoreless innings of two-run baseball for the win. Buffalo’s Roberto Hernandez (4-4) took the loss. He gave up five runs on three hits and five walks over five innings while plunking a batter twice.

The four-game series continues at 7:05 p.m. on Friday as southpaw Dietrich Enns (1-1, 1.50) faces southpaw John Anderson (1-1, 5.82).

The RailRiders return home for a seven-game homestand starting on the Fourth of July against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Philadelphia Phillies). The game includes post-game fireworks presented by the PA Lottery; foam light-up sticks to the first 2,500 fans through the gates thanks to ShurSave Supermarkets; USA-themed jerseys worn by the RailRiders; and Fourth-of-July hats worn by the team that will be auctioned off during the game. For tickets or more information, please call 570-969-BALL (2255) or visit swbrailriders.com.

3 REPRESENT B-METS IN ALL STAR GAME

Oberste, Pill & Taylor Headed to All-Star Game

BINGHAMTON, NY – Infielder Matt Oberste, starting pitcher Tyler Pill and reliever Logan Taylor will represent the Binghamton Mets at the 2016 Eastern League All-Star Game in Akron, OH on Wednesday, July 13. It is the first Mid-Season All-Star honors for all three players.
Oberste, 24, enjoys his first career Mid-Season All-Star selection after being picked by the Mets in the 7^th round of the 2013 draft out of the University of Oklahoma. In his first season at Double-A, the Oklahoma native leads the team with a .284 batting average and shares the clubhouse lead with 15 doubles. Oberste has split his time at designated hitter (28 games), third base (19) and first base (14).
Pill, 26, receives his first career All-Star nod in his sixth professional season. The fourth-round pick out of Cal State-Fullerton in 2011 leads the B-Mets starting rotation in ERA (3.80). The dependable righty leads the Eastern League with 94-2/3 innings pitched and sits fourth in the league with 77 strikeouts. Pill matched a career-high by throwing eight innings in his last start on June 26 against Richmond.
Taylor, 24, makes his first career All-Star team in his second full season back from elbow surgery. Since transitioning into a full-time reliever this season, the righty has compiled a 12.1 K/9 IP, the third-best among Eastern League relievers. The Oklahoma native was selected by the Mets in the 11^th round in 2012 out of Eastern Oklahoma State Junior College.
A full list of the B-Mets’ Eastern League Mid-Season All-Stars can be found below:

The B-Mets (33-43) open a ten-game homestand on Thursday at 6:35 PM against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. RHP Casey Delgado takes the mound against RHP Casey Lawrence. The Horizons Federal Credit Union Pregame Show can be heard starting a 6:20 PM on News Radio 1290 WNBF and the Binghamton Mets channel on TuneIn.
Fans can purchase tickets for the B-Mets upcoming homestand by stopping by the NYSEG Stadium box office, calling 723-METS or by visiting BMETS.COM.
Be sure to follow the B-Mets on Facebook, Twitter and at the team’s official website (www.bmets.com) for more team information.

    

FOREST RECEIVES LANEMAN AWARD

JOHN FORST RECEIVES JARYSZAK LANEMAN AWARD
LAS VEGAS – John Forst of West Jordan, Utah, who worked several national championships as a lane technician for Kegel, is the 2016 recipient of the Jim Jaryszak Laneman Award. The award was presented at Bowl Expo on Wednesday.
The award, determined by the United States Bowling Congress Equipment Specifications and Certifications team, recognizes a person for their behind-the-scenes work as a laneman.
“I had no idea,” Forst said on receiving the award. “I’m not very big on awards, but it’s great to receive an award named for someone like Jim. I’m glad the service side is getting recognition.”
As a lane technician for Kegel from 1997-2007, Forst was trained by Kegel founder John Davis and Len Nicholson, the former director of lane maintenance for the Professional Bowlers Association, to handle major events on the PBA Tour and events for the World Tenpin Bowling Association. He also was involved in the research and development of lane machines, lane conditioners and lane cleaners.
Forst developed lane patterns and performed topography studies while at Kegel, and has presented seminars on ball reaction and lane maintenance.
He oversaw lane maintenance at the USBC Open Championships in Billings, Montana in 2002 and Knoxville, Tennessee in 2003. He also oversaw the lanes for the USBC Women’s Championships in Salt Lake City (1994), Tucson, Arizona (1995) and Reno, Nevada (1997).
A USBC Silver coach, he served as assistant coach of the Indonesian National Team in 2011, and was head coach for Indonesia’s National and Development teams in 2012 and 2013. He served as head coach of the Malaysian Elite Backup Team in 2014.
As a competitor, Forst has seven top-five finishes in PBA competition, including a title at the 1984 Columbia Senior/Touring Pro Doubles Championship. He also has won several city and state titles in Illinois and Utah.
The Jim Jaryszak Laneman Award is named for the former USBC Research Manager who passed away in late 2010. Jaryszak was instrumental in setting up the USBC Sport Bowling program and as the point person when the PBA was updating their five “animal” patterns.
Forst is the sixth recipient of the award, presented annually at Bowl Expo. Nicholson was the first recipient in 2011. Past recipients include: Sam Baca, the first Director of Lane Maintenance for the PBA, in 2012; John Davis, who was posthumously honored in 2013; Steve Cross of Kegel in 2014; and Bill Cooley, the head mechanic and lane maintenance supervisor at Earl Anthony’s Dublin Bowl in 2015.
Go to BOWL.com/EquipAndSpecs to learn more about the Jim Jaryszak Laneman Award.
United States Bowling Congress
The United States Bowling Congress serves as the national governing body of bowling as recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). USBC conducts championship events nationwide including the largest participation sporting events in the world – the USBC Open and Women’s Championships – and professional events such as the USBC Masters and USBC Queens.
Founded in 1895, today USBC and its 2,500 state and local associations proudly serve more than a million members. USBC is headquartered in Arlington, Texas, working toward a future for the sport. The online home for USBC is BOWL.com.

    

REYES CONTIBUTES TO B-METS WIN

Offensive Explosion Catapults B-Mets to 13-4 Win

ALTOONA, PA- The Binghamton Mets recorded a season-high 19 hits and scored six times in the seventh inning, en route to a 13-4 win over the Altoona Curve, Wednesday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field. Jose Reyes went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a run while logging eight innings defensively at third base. Juan Lagares was 2-for-6 with two RBI and a triple, threw out a runner at home plate and played the full game in center field.
A two-out rally got the B-Mets going in the first. Dominic Smith doubled off the wall in right, scoring Amed Rosario from first. Jayce Boyd then singled to right and Smith evaded a tag at home and scored to make it 2-0.
The Curve answered in the second. Mickey Jannis issued walks to Reese McGuire and Eric Wood to begin the inning. Stetson Allie then doubled to right, scoring McGuire. Jonathan Schwind then grounded out to short, scoring Wood to tie the game at two.
Binghamton regained the lead in the fourth. With runners at first and second, Stefan Sabol singled into center and Jonathan Schwind overran it, allowing Jayce Boyd to score from second. Jannis later drove in a run on a fielder’s choice and Reyes followed with an RBI single, his first hit since rejoining the Mets organization. The B-Mets plated three in the inning and extended their lead to 5-2.
The Curve got one back in the bottom of the fourth on a Schwind RBI single. One more scored in the sixth for the B-Mets.
In Binghamton’s seventh, Boyd had an RBI single, Stefan Sabol smacked an RBI double, L.J. Mazzilli drove in two with a single and Lagares laced a two-run triple. The B-Mets sent ten men to the plate and scored six runs on six hits to extend their lead to 12-3.
Altoona scored in the bottom of the eight on a pinch-hit RBI single from Harold Ramirez. Binghamton added one more in the ninth on a Rosario RBI single.
Jannis (3-7) picked up the win with three runs allowed on four hits and five walks over six innings. Brandon Waddell (5-3) took the loss with five runs allowed on eight hits in five innings.
Boyd went 4-for-5 with two runs, two RBI and a triple, Smith was 3-for-6 with an RBI, two runs and two doubles and Sabol finished 3-for-5 with an RBI and two runs. 
Binghamton returns home to begin a six-game series with New Hampshire on Thursday at 6:35 PM. The B-Mets will throw RHP Casey Delgado against RHP Casey Lawrence for the Fisher Cats. The Horizons Federal Credit Union Pregame Show can be heard starting a 6:20 PM on News Radio 1290 WNBF and the Binghamton Mets channel on TuneIn.
POSTGAME NOTES: Binghamton took the series 2-1 and improved to 3-1 in rubber games…relief pitcher David Roseboom doubled in the ninth inning, his first career hit…Amed Rosario extended his hitting streak to seven games while L.J. Mazzilli and Colton Plaia each extended theirs to eight games.
Season tickets and mini packs are on sale now and may be purchased in person at NYSEG Stadium or by visiting www.bmets.com or calling (607) 723-METS.
Be sure to follow the B-Mets on Facebook, Twitter and at the team’s official website (www.bmets.com) for more team information. Fans can also stay up to date with all the action on the field by visiting “B-Mets Buzz with Tim Heiman” at bmets.mlblogs.com

    

RAILRIDERS CONTIUE TO ROLL

Diaz Goes Deep as SWB Sweeps

Severino Wins, Improves to 4-0

Syracuse, N.Y. – Luis Severino settled in after a rough first frame and the offense erupted late as the SWB RailRiders (Triple-A/New York Yankees) blew out the Syracuse Chiefs (Washington Nationals) on Wednesday night, 11-2. The RailRiders (48-32) posted their 17^th win in 22 games to complete a three-game sweep. The Chiefs (36-42), who never held a lead in the series, suffered just their second home sweep of the season.

Jake Cave’s two-out, bases-loaded single in the first gave the RailRiders a 2-0 lead against former SWB hurler Jaron Long. But Severino then saw the first four Chiefs batters post hits with RBI blows from Brian Goodwin and Matt Skole to equalize the contest in the bottom of the first. Pedro Severino’s two-out walk loaded the bases that frame before Severino whiffed Zach Collier swinging to leave the bases loaded.

That strikeout ignited a string of 11 straight Chiefs retired by Severino (4-0) who posted a quality start. He gave up seven hits and one walk while striking out eight over six frames.

An unearned run snapped the tie in the sixth. Pete Kozma reached on a Jason Martinson error and later scored when Donovan Solano barely beat a would-be inning-ending-double-play throw on a 6-4 fielder’s choice.

A five-run seventh more than salted the advantage as all nine men in the SWB order came to the plate. The inning included a Kozma sac fly, an Erik Davis (6-3) wild pitch that plated Cesar Puello, an RBI single from Aaron Judge and a critical two-run fielding error by right fielder Caleb Ramsey.

In the eighth, Puello connected on a sac fly and Jonathan Diaz bashed a two-run homer, his first big fly as a RailRider.

SWB’s season-long 10-game road trip continues with the first of a four-game series against the white-hot Buffalo Bisons (Toronto Blue Jays) at 7:05 p.m. on Thursday. SWB southpaw Phil Coke (3-2, 1.39) will face right-hander Roberto Hernandez (4-3, 4.07). Buffalo has won nine straight games, the longest active winning streak in the minors.

The RailRiders return home for a seven-game homestand starting on the Fourth of July against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Philadelphia Phillies). The game includes post-game fireworks presented by the PA Lottery; foam light-up sticks to the first 2,500 fans through the gates thanks to ShurSave Supermarkets; USA-themed jerseys worn by the RailRiders; and Fourth-of-July hats worn by the team that will be auctioned off during the game. For tickets or more information, please call 570-969-BALL (2255) or visit swbrailriders.com.

4 RAILRIDERS IN ALL-STAR GAME

RailRiders Have Four Elected to Triple-A All-Star Game

Sanchez, Gamel, Judge and Green to Represent SWB on July 13 in Charlotte

Moosic, Pa. - The SWB RailRiders (Triple-A/ New York Yankees) are excited to announce that four players were elected to the 29th Annual Sonic Automotive Triple-A All-Star Game on July 13th in Charlotte, N.C. Catcher Gary Sanchez, outfielders Ben Gamel and Aaron Judge and pitcher Chad Green will represent SWB on the International League squad during the Mid-Summer Classic at BB&T Ballpark.


SWB led the IL with four of the 13 elected players by vote of field managers and general managers, media ballots and online fan voting.


Outfielder Aaron Judge was named the IL Batter of the Week for June 20-26. He paces the circuit with 16 home runs, including four in his last six games. He is tied for fourth with 46 RBI and sits third with 31 extra-base hits, second in runs scored (49) and second with 140 total bases. Through 74 games with SWB, he owns a .266 batting average and a .490 slugging percentage. In the month of June, Judge has hit .337 through 26 games with nine homers, 21 RBI, 19 walks and 22 strikeouts. His on-base percentage for the month is .462 and he carries a robust 1.156 OPS.


Catcher Gary Sanchez is tied with Judge for fourth in the IL with a .490 slugging percentage. He is second on the team with eight home runs and 32 RBI. He owns a .280 average through 49 games and an .812 OPS. Sanchez had an impressive month of May, owning a .358 average in 16 games with nine extra-base hits and a .989 OPS.


Right-hander Chad Green is coming off a scoreless outing at Syracuse on Monday, June 27. He has spun 17 consecutive shutout frames and owns the IL’s lowest ERA at 1.54. Green also boasts the second-lowest WHIP (0.98). He has allowed 19 runs across 81.2 innings (14 starts) this season and has 82 strikeouts against 19 walks. His six victories pace the RailRiders. Green made his Major League debut on May 16 and has appeared in two games with New York.


The 2015 IL Rookie of the Year, outfielder Ben Gamel has followed an outstanding campaign with another strong season. Through 65 games, Gamel has hit .293, tallied 18 extra-base hits and leads SWB with 12 stolen bases. Through 25 games in June, the Jacksonville, Fla., native has slashed .343/.425/.457/.882 with three triples and 12 RBI.


The squad of 30 IL standouts will take on the Pacific Coast League's best in the 29th Annual Sonic Automotive Triple-A All-Star Game, presented by Gildan, on July 13 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The matchup will be broadcast live from BB&T Ballpark on MLB Network, American Forces Network, MiLB.TV, and the Triple-A All-Star Game Radio Network beginning at 7:00 p.m. EST.

The RailRiders return home for a seven-game homestand starting on the Fourth of July against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Philadelphia Phillies). The game includes post-game fireworks presented by the PA Lottery; foam light-up sticks to the first 2,500 fans through the gates thanks to ShurSave Supermarkets; USA-themed jerseys worn by the RailRiders; and Fourth-of-July hats worn by the team that will be auctioned off during the game. For tickets or more information, please call 570-969-BALL (2255) or visit swbrailriders.com.

B-METS LOSE 8-7

Altoona Rallies, Walks Off on B-Mets, 8-7

ALTOONA, PA- The Altoona Curve scored seven unanswered runs and walked-off on the B-Mets, 8-7, Tuesday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field. Jose Reyes was 0-for-4 with a run scored and played six innings at third base. Juan Lagares was 1-for-4 and logged seven innings in center field. The B-Mets four-game winning streak was snapped.
With the B-Mets clinging to a 7-6 lead in the bottom of the ninth, Beck Wheeler was summoned for the save. He allowed a leadoff single to Edwin Espinal, who took second on an error. Erich Weiss worked a one-out walk then Harold Ramirez bounced a grounder to short. Amed Rosario got the forceout at second but the turn from L.J. Mazzilli went wide of first, allowing Ramirez to reach and take second. Pinch-runner Chris Diaz scored on the play to tie the game at seven.
One batter later, Jose Osuna doubled to right-center, scoring Ramirez to give the Curve an 8-7, walk-off win. Wheeler (0-2) blew his first save of the season and took the loss.
Dominic Smith got the scoring started as he led off the second with a solo homer to center. Josh Zeid later singled in Xorge Carrillo to make it 2-0. It was Zeid’s first career hit and RBI.
Altoona got one back in the second inning. After Zeid had retired the first five batters he faced, Anderson Feliz yanked a homer to right, cutting the lead to 2-1.
With the bases loaded in the third, Jayce Boyd drove in Lagares with an RBI groundout. Two batters later, Maikis De La Cruz dumped a single into shallow center, scoring Amed Rosario from third. Mazzilli then lofted a sacrifice fly to right, scoring Smith to give the B-Mets a 5-1 lead.
In the sixth, Rosario smacked a two-run single that scored Mazzilli and Reyes, extending the lead to 7-1.
The Curve began their comeback in the bottom of the sixth. Ramirez drove a two-run triple to left-center and Osuna then drove in Ramirez with an RBI groundout. Altoona later recorded four-straight two out hits, including an RBI double from Barrett Barnes and an RBI single by Justin Maffei. The Curve sent ten men to the plate and scored five runs on six hits, cutting the lead to 7-6.
Justin Lakind (3-0) picked up the in after striking out one in a perfect ninth. Mazzilli was 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run and Rosario finished 2-for-4 with two RBI.
The rubber game of the three-game series is scheduled for 7:00 PM on Wednesday. RHP Mickey Jannis gets the start for Binghamton against LHP Brandon Waddell for Altoona. The Horizons Federal Credit Union Pregame Show can be heard starting a 6:45 PM on News Radio 1290 WNBF and the Binghamton Mets channel on TuneIn.
POSTGAME NOTES: Dominic Smith hit his third home run in the past five games and has a new career-high of seven for the season…Beck Wheeler blew his first save, he had been 6-for-6…Altoona’s five-run sixth inning equaled a season-high for runs allowed in an inning.
Season tickets and mini packs are on sale now and may be purchased in person at NYSEG Stadium or by visiting www.bmets.com or calling (607) 723-METS.
Be sure to follow the B-Mets on Facebook, Twitter and at the team’s official website (www.bmets.com) for more team information. Fans can also stay up to date with all the action on the field by visiting “B-Mets Buzz with Tim Heiman” at bmets.mlblogs.com

RAILRIDERS ROLL 6-4

Austin Homers, RailRiders Roll

Haynes Fires Seven Strong, SWB Notches Sixth Straight Series Win

Syracuse, N.Y. – The red-hot SWB RailRiders (Triple-A/New York Yankees) edged the Syracuse Chiefs (Washington Nationals) on Tuesday night, 6-4. The RailRiders (47-32) posted their 16^th win in 21 games for their sixth straight series win. The Chiefs (36-41) never held a lead in the game. Tyler Austin fell a triple shy of the cycle and drove in three of the RailRiders’ runs.

Each team posted a tally in the second inning. For the RailRiders, Austin came home on a passed ball while the Chiefs’ Matt Skole crossed the dish on Zach Collier’s sac fly.

The RailRiders claimed the lead for good with a three-run third thanks to an RBI single by Gary Sanchez and Austin’s two-run double. Pete Kozma made it 5-1 in the fourth thanks to a Steve Lombardozzi throwing error.

Christopher Bostick’s first career Triple-A home run, a two-run shot to left in the fourth, made it 5-3. But starter Kyle Haynes (2-3) dug in, facing two over the minimum thereafter over seven strong innings.

Austin began the fifth with an opposite-way homer to give Haynes some insurance. The right-hander lasted seven frames for the first time since August of last season and struck out No. 2 Nationals prospect Trea Turner as the tying run to end the seventh.

Reliever Matt Wotherspoon gave up a score in the eighth on an up-the-middle single by Bostick and worked around a walk in a scoreless ninth for his third save. Syracuse starter Austin Voth (4-4) shouldered the loss with a season-worst six runs (four earned) on eight hits and three walks over five innings.

SWB’s season-long 10-game road trip continues with the finale of three against the Chiefs at 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday. SWB right-hander Luis Severino (3-0, 3.19) will face former RailRider Jaron Long (0-2, 4.30).

The RailRiders return home for a seven-game homestand starting on the Fourth of July against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Philadelphia Phillies). The game includes post-game fireworks presented by the PA Lottery; foam light-up sticks to the first 2,500 fans through the gates thanks to ShurSave Supermarkets; USA-themed jerseys worn by the RailRiders; and Fourth-of-July hats worn by the team that will be auctioned off during the game. For tickets or more information, please call 570-969-BALL (2255) or visit swbrailriders.com.

    

Team Pomeroy Wins Legends Cup

  The 4th Annual "Legends Cup" championships, a featured 27-hole golf competition with a multi format two team event saw Team Pomeroy  defeat Team Barnes 13 1/2 to 7 1/2.
  The June 18 event at the Roscoe based Twin Village Golf Course featured two 12-man teams that were picked by the two lowest handicapped golfers out of the 24  entries.
  Jesse Huggins was the team captain for "Team Barnes" and Chuck Husson IV returned to captain "Team Pomeroy for the 4th year in a row.
  Team names were picked by the team captains and were chosen from past club members that have passed away.
  Team Charlie Barnes members with Huggins included Tim Clark, Ron Shulte, Bob Lee, Fred Wilcox, Frank McGreevy, Jordan Tallman, Ken Mooney, Fred Tucker, Tom Trask, Nate Brock and Tom Ackerly.
  Team Ray Pomeroy members with Husson IV included Tyler Schmidt, Pete DeVantier, Grady Mason, Terry France, Ed Cleveland, Pete Johnson, Chuck Husson III, Dan Baldo, John Templin, Kevin Green and Collin Tallman.
  Session 1 consisted of six 9-hole best ball matches  worth 1 point each. Low overall team stroke total for the session is also worth 1 point for a total of 7 points.
  Section 1 results saw McGreevey and Lee beat France and Mason 3 up with 1 to play, DeVantier and Cleveland halved Schulte and Wilcox, Husson III and Johnston beat J. Tallman and Mooney 1 up, Baldo and Templin defeated Tucker and Trask 3 up with 2 to play, Husson IV and C. Tallman beat Huggins and Clark 3 up with 1 to play and Schmidt and Green edged Ackerly and Brock 3 up with 2 to play.
  The overall stroke total for session 1 found Team Pomeroy edging Team Barnes 192 to 202.
  Session 2 consisted of six 9-hole alternate shot match play competition. The overall stroke total for session 2 saw Team Barnes defeat Team Pomeroy 228 to 232.
  Entering session 3 Team Pomeroy led Team Barnes 9 1/2 to 4 1/2 with this potion of the tournament consisting of six 9-hole four ball match play matches.
  In this session Mooney and Trask halved with France and Baldo, Schulte and McGreevy beat DeVantier and Johnson 2 up, Brock and Lee halved with Green & Mason, Husson IV and Cleveland beat J. Tallman and Ackerly 2 up with 1 to play, Husson III and Templin beat Wilcox and Clark 3 up with 2 to play and Schmidt & C. Tallman defeated Huggins and Tucker 2 up.
  For the final session of play Team Pomeroy won over Team Barnes 213 to 226.
  This unique style tournament with the various formats also saw Frank McGreevy winning the closest to the pin on No. 4, Pete DeVantier closest to the pin on hole No. 6, Jesse Huggins closest to the pin on No. 8 and Nate Brock and John Templin tied for closest to the line on hole No. 9.
  Chuck Husson IV was the tournament organizer with lunch provided and catered by Anna May Husson.
  This event raised over $430 which was donated to the Twin Village Golf Club.

 Ed's Outlook

  Continuing with our selections of the toughest par holes on Sullivan County and area golf courses our journey  this week took us to the Roscoe based Twin Village Golf Club. 
  In our conversations with club members the over whelming decision on what hole on this 9-hole 2,085 yard course was the most difficult to score a par on was the 335-yard  par 4 ninth hole.
  Players familiar with this course also felt that the 215-yard par 3 third hole took three good golf shots to pocket the par and several golfers noted they were more than pleased with a bogey on this hole.
  The 9th hole starts off with a tee box located deep in a wooded area that features a narrow opening out onto the fairway. A tee shot left will find your ball out of bounds in the woods.
  In taking your drive in the right center of the fairway you will best be able to play the slight dogleg to the left but any balls hit to the left and right will find a small stream on the left and a large pond on the right.
  Club selection is important on the approach shot as there is a trap in the front and left rear of this green. Shots over the green go out of bounds.
  The green slopes slightly left to right.
  A properly placed drive and approach shot are the key shots for par on this hole.
  Although Twin Village is considered a short course in total yardage the four par 3's and five par 4's offers golfers a challenging and enjoyable round of golf.

 The Golf Tip
 By Robert Menges

  Preparing our mind for a better game.
  We all have different ways of doing things on the golf course, which is why one technique or strategy might work for one person and not another.
  For example, some of us will visualize the shot we want to hit in out mind, because it helps us execute the shot. For others, they have to experience the shot.
  With that said, (or written, in this case) it never hurts to try something new. So here are several "pep talks" you can create to help build your confidence for the next  round.
  After each round of golf, take 60 seconds to sit quietly and replay your three best shots of the round. Visualize them in slow motion and lock every detail into your memory. They'll come back to cheer you in the future.
  Tell someone about your best shot of the day, but never talk about your worst shots
  Professionals can usually remember every shot during a tournament, but there is one shot they "just don't recall"--its their worst shot. Let the bad shots go, and never, ever talk about them.
  After every shot, remember to say "great shot" and mean it when you say it.....the results may not be exactly what you wanted, but the ball went where you hit it. So go and do it again.
  Breathe before every shot or  putt, remember to breathe deeply and softly. This will relax your whole body and allow you to focus on the task at hand.
  Make it a part of your pre-shot routine to consciously expect a great shot. As you pull the club from your bag, smile. As you look down the fairway or line up your putt, smile. As you stand over the ball, smile. Expect the best.
  Finally, but perhaps most importantly, have fun out there. Golf is a game. Yes, it can be challenging and frustrating at times, but is is intended to be a form of enjoyment. Enjoy the day, the weather and the time with friends. Chances are, you'll enjoy the wonderful game of golf as well.
  Robert Menges is the head golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake. Her is available for private lessons and if you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by phone at 845-292-0323 or via email at menges@hughes.net   

Putting Tip
By Joe Bermel Jr.

  Strategy of the Putt
  The golfer must use strategy A for all putts within your skill level to reasonably hole, and strategy B for all other putts.....thinking.....get them NEAREST THE HOLE to get your "no stress 2 putt."
  3 putting is NOT an option.....Get in your mind, 2 putting is HOT, 3 putting is NOT.
  Joe Bermel Jr. is available for private lessons, group, corporate, organization and golf shows/tournaments. His special edition DVD "How To Putt Well" is available by calling 631-589-1384, at his Web site www.ThePuttingDoctor.com or his email at joe@theputtingdoctor.com

                                       
                                                         

The ninth tee at the Roscoe based Twin Village Golf Club is placed deep into a wooded area, making it the most difficult hole on this course to score a par 4. Golfers must carefully place their tee shot between the woods taking the ball to the right center of the fairway which will help with the approach shot that has a green guarded by a trap in the front and left rear and out of bounds directly in back of the green.

                                   

    

SMITH NAMED TO ALL-STAR GAME

Smith Named to All-Star Futures Game

BINGHAMTON, NY – Binghamton Mets first baseman Dominic Smith will play for the US Team at the 2016 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game on Sunday, July 10 at PETCO Park in San Diego. Smith is the ninth B-Met to be included in the game in the last six years.
The Futures Game, entering his 18^th year in existence, puts the top prospects in the game on the national stage during Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week festivities.
Smith, 21, is batting .259 across 71 games in his first season at Double-A. The Mets first pick in the 2013 draft has belted two home runs in his last four games and has matched a career-high with six long balls this season. Smith leads the B-Mets and ranks fifth in the Eastern League with 48 RBI. He will be making his first career appearance in the Futures Game.
Former B-Met Dilson Herrera was named to the World Team. Curtis Pride, a former B-Met and member of the Binghamton Baseball Shrine, will serve as a coach for the World Team.
The B-Mets have had at least one representative at the Future Games in each of the last six seasons: Michael Conforto & Brandon Nimmo (2015), Kevin Plawecki (2014), Noah Syndergaard & Rafael Montero (2013), Zack Wheeler & Wilmer Flores (2012), and Matt Harvey (2011).
Riding a four-game winning streak, Binghamton (32-42) continues a three-game series against the Altoona Curve on Tuesday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field.
Fans can purchase tickets for the B-Mets upcoming homestand by stopping by the NYSEG Stadium box office, calling 723-METS or by visiting BMETS.COM.
Be sure to follow the B-Mets on Facebook, Twitter and at the team’s official website (www.bmets.com) for more team information.

    

B-METS WIN 3-2

Rosario’s Triple Propels B-Mets to 3-2 Win

ALTOONA, PA- Amed Rosario smacked a go-ahead two-run triple in the top of the eighth inning to propel the Binghamton Mets to a 3-2 win over the Altoona Curve Monday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field. It was Binghamton’s fourth straight win.
With two outs in the eighth, L.J. Mazzilli singled and Phillip Evans walked. Rosario then blasted a triple deep to center, scoring Mazzilli and Evans to put the B-Mets on top, 3-2.
Binghamton struck first in the second inning as Jayce Boyd led off with a single. Stefan Sabol later chopped a potential double play ball that Erich Weiss threw wide of first after a force out at second. The throwing error allowed Boyd to score and gave the B-Mets a 1-0 lead.
The Curve got on the board in the fourth. After Rainy Lara set down the first ten Altoona batters he faced, Weiss singled. Reese McGuire later slapped a two-out single up the middle, scoring Weiss from second to tie the score at one.
Lara lasted 4-2/3 innings before exiting mid at bat with an injury in the fifth. He allowed one run and struck out four with three hits against.
Altoona took the lead for good in the sixth. Kevin Newman led off with a single and stole second with two outs. One pitch later, Jose Osuna blooped a single into shallow left, scoring Newman from second to put the Curve up 2-1.
Clay Holmes took a no-decision limiting the B-Mets to one run on two hits with six strikeouts over six innings. He retired the last 14 batters he faced. Kevin McGowan (2-0) picked up the win after striking out three with one run allowed over 2-1/3 innings.
Miguel Rosario (0-1) was the losing pitcher after allowing two runs over 1-2/3 innings. Beck Wheeler worked around two walks in the ninth to pick up his sixth save.
Maikis De La Cruz was 2-for-4 with a pair of singles, Rosario went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a triple and Mazzilli was 1-for-4 with a run.
The three-game series continues on Tuesday with a 7:00 PM first pitch. RHP Josh Zeid gets the start for Binghamton against LHP Cody Dickson for the Curve. The Horizons Federal Credit Union Pregame Show can be heard starting a 6:45 PM on News Radio 1290 WNBF and the Binghamton Mets channel on TuneIn.
POSTGAME NOTES: Altoona pitchers retired 19 consecutive B-Mets from the second to the eighth inning…Binghamton has won four straight for the second time this season…Beck Wheeler is now 6-for-6 on save opportunities.
Season tickets and mini packs are on sale now and may be purchased in person at NYSEG Stadium or by visiting www.bmets.com or calling (607) 723-METS.
Be sure to follow the B-Mets on Facebook, Twitter and at the team’s official website (www.bmets.com) for more team information. Fans can also stay up to date with all the action on the field by visiting “B-Mets Buzz with Tim Heiman” at bmets.mlblogs.com

    

RAILRIDERS WIN 5-0

Green & Co. Blank Chiefs

Judge Blasts IL-Best 16^th Homer

Syracuse, N.Y. – The red-hot SWB RailRiders (Triple-A/New York Yankees) picked up their league-best 13^th shutout victory with a 5-0 blanking of the Syracuse Chiefs (Washington Nationals) on Monday night. The RailRiders (46-32) posted their 15^th win in 20 games while the Chiefs (36-40) lost to SWB for the first time at NBT Bank Stadium this year.

Starter Chad Green (6-6) fired six innings of three-hit ball. He struck out six, walked one and lowered his ERA to a league-best 1.54. Chasen Shreve followed with a perfect seventh and Nick Goody worked around a pair of baserunners while whiffing six over the final two frames.

The RailRiders got the only run they would need in the second when Jake Cave’s leadoff single was followed by Donovan Solano’s RBI double. In the fourth, the first three SWB hitters reached and scored thanks to another RBI double from Solano, a sac fly by Jonathan Diaz and Ben Gamel’s hard run-scoring single up the middle.

Gamel’s base hit chased starter Taylor Hill (3-7) after 3.2 innings. Hill’s successor, Aaron Laffey, allowed a leadoff homer to Aaron Judge in the fifth to round out the scoring. Judge, who was named IL Batter of the Week earlier in the day, leads the International League with 16 home runs.

SWB’s season-long 10-game road trip continues with the middle match of three against the Chiefs at 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday. SWB right-hander Kyle Haynes (1-3, 5.06) will face fellow righty Austin Voth (4-3, 2.99).

The RailRiders return home for a seven-game homestand starting on the Fourth of July against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Philadelphia Phillies). The game includes post-game fireworks presented by the PA Lottery; foam light-up sticks to the first 2,500 fans through the gates thanks to ShurSave Supermarkets; USA-themed jerseys worn by the RailRiders; and Fourth-of-July hats worn by the team that will be auctioned off during the game. For tickets or more information, please call 570-969-BALL (2255) or visit swbrailriders.com.

    

REYES & LABARES JOIN B-METS

Reyes & Lagares Join B-Mets in Altoona

BINGHAMTON, NY – The New York Mets have announced Jose Reyes and Juan Lagares will join the Binghamton Mets Tuesday night in Altoona for their 7:05 PM game against the Curve. Following his release from the Colorado Rockies, Reyes signed a Minor League contract with the Mets on Saturday. Lagares has been assigned to the B-Mets on rehab from a left thumb injury.
Reyes, 33, joins the B-Mets after playing two games with the Brooklyn Cyclones (SS-A). The four-time All-Star and 2011 National League batting champion opened the season on the Restricted List after violating Major League Baseball’s Domestic Violence Policy. The Rockies released the infielder on June 23.
He has played 13 seasons in the Majors, including nine with the Mets (2003-2011). Reyes first appeared with the B-Mets in 2002, when he hit .287 and stole 27 bases over 65 games. The Santiago, DR native also wore a B-Mets jersey on rehab assignments in 2004 and 2011.
Lagares, 27, suffered a sprained left thumb on a diving catch against the Miami Marlins on June 4. The outfielder played in four games following the injury before landing on the Disabled List on June 16. He was hitting .289 in 48 games before being sidelined.
He has played in 428 games across four seasons with the Mets since making his Major League debut in 2013. Lagares won a National League Gold Glove for his defensive work in 2014. Lagares hit .304 in 218 games across two seasons with the B-Mets in 2011 and 2012. He also played two games with Binghamton on a rehab assignment following an intercostals strain in 2014.
No official timetable related to either player’s stint with the B-Mets has been announced.
Fans can purchase tickets for the B-Mets upcoming homestand by stopping by the NYSEG Stadium box office, calling 723-METS or by visiting BMETS.COM.
Be sure to follow the B-Mets on Facebook, Twitter and at the team’s official website (www.bmets.com) for more team information.

    

THE FUTURE OF BOWLING

THE FUTURE OF BOWLING IN THE PALM OF YOUR HANDS
Sports Challenge Network and Rolltech join forces to provide the best bowling experience

ATLANTA (June 27, 2016) – Sports Challenge Network and Rolltech, the creators behind XBowling and Action Bowling, have completed a merger agreement, the companies announced today. The newly incorporated Sports Challenge Network (SCN) will be the parent company for all combined products, creating the industry leader in innovating and expanding new types of bowler experiences, competition, and connection over mobile devices and networks within the sport of bowling.
In the five years since both companies launched, each has excelled in their efforts to bring mobile technology to the industry and help redefine the experience of bowling. Now, SCN will give consumers access to products that bring new levels of innovation to how bowlers compete, connect and build community. These products will also help proprietors drive traffic to bowling centers, generating additional revenue with more bowlers returning more often.
  
“I am delighted to announce the completion of this exciting merger between SCN and Rolltech,” said Tim Minard, CEO of Sports Challenge Network Inc. “We are completely motivated by helping bowlers individually, and the industry collectively, expand in new ways across what we call the 3 C’s of bowling: competition, connection and community. Together, SCN and Rolltech are uniquely positioned to do this and we look forward to helping define and lead the digital and mobile future of the sport.”
New Options for Bowling
Sports Challenge Network will focus on two products: Action Bowling and Mobilizer. Action Bowling is a consumer-facing mobile product that lets league bowlers compete in virtual contests for real cash using league scores. Mobilizer provides bowling centers with a custom mobile app and backend system to more easily manage all aspects of their business from one simple platform.
“The new Sports Challenge Network Inc. will deliver unmatched excitement, service and value to customers in very unique ways that enable bowlers to experience and participate in the sport differently, and connect and play over their personal devices,” said Rich Belsky, former CEO of Rolltech, and now COO of SCN. “Our goal is to help advance the implementation and adoption of new technology to benefit consumers and bowling proprietors.”
Each product has already seen promising early growth and customer adoption. As a result of the merger, SCN will be able to offer even more expanded options to consumers through its partnerships with bowling centers worldwide and relationships with other key industry partners and organizations.
“SCN continues to invest in growing the bowling industry. The merger of SCN and Rolltech is another significant step in delivering excitement and new opportunities to customers, proprietors and the industry as a whole through the power of mobile,” said Michael Ducat, former president and Hall of Fame Member, BPAA (Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America).
ABOUT SCN
Sports Challenge Network (SCN) specializes in creating new ways for people to connect and compete in recreational sports through social, mobile-based technology. By developing industry-leading application platforms, SCN is redefining traditional gameplay for some of the world's oldest sports and games. SCN maintains its headquarters in Atlanta, GA., with offices in Las Vegas and New Jersey. To learn more, visit scnsports.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for product updates.