Ponies Hold off Fightins to Seal Series Win READING, PA – The Binghamton Rumble Ponies (16-28), led by a six-run second inning and 17 hits, held off the Reading Fightin Phils 9-7 on Sunday night at FirstEnergy Stadium to take four out of six games in the series. Carlos Cortes finished 4-5 with two runs scored and two RBI. Cortes began the second inning with a double and capped off the scoring in the six-run frame with an RBI single. In between, Hayden Senger and Quinn Brodey hit RBI doubles along with RBI singles from Wyatt Young, Ronny Mauricio, and Luke Ritter. The Ponies would add another run in the third on an RBI double from Jeremy Vasquez to take a 7-1 lead. Reading (19-26) though would score four unanswered runs to cut the Ponies lead to 7-5 after four. In the sixth, Cortes added an RBI double and Senger followed with an RBI single to make it 9-5. Senger finished 2-4 with two RBI and a run scored. In the ninth with Binghamton up 9-6, Michel Otanez allowed an RBI double to Josh Ockimey to make it 9-7. With the tying run at the plate, Otanez struck out Vito Friscia swinging to end the game. Otanez is now six for six in save opportunities. Francisco Alvarez finished 3-5 with a run scored and was one of six different Rumble Ponies hitters who delivered multi-hit games. Yeizo Campos (3-1) earned the win allowing one run over two and two thirds innings. Reading lefty Ethan Lindow (0-1) took the loss allowing six runs over an inning and two thirds. The Rumble Ponies get their first series win of the season and return home to open a six-game series with the Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A Affiliate, on Memorial Day. First pitch is at 4:05 PM with pregame coverage on Newsradio 1290 WNBF and 92.1 FM beginning at 3:50 PM. Postgame Notes: Cortes and Senger were a combined 6-9 with 4 RBI and 3 runs scored…Cortes has now driven in 4 runs over the last three games…the two teams combined for 30 hits.

Todd Zeile making appearance and signing autographs at NBT Bank Stadium Sunday Memorial Day celebration will feature appearance by 16-year MLB veteran Todd Zeile Syracuse, NY – Former New York Met and 16-year MLB player Todd Zeile will make an appearance and sign autographs at NBT Bank Stadium during Syracuse’s Sunday night game against the Rochester Red Wings. Zeile will throw out a first pitch before the game and then sign autographs for fans from 6:35 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday for the 6:35 p.m. game. Zeile played more than 2,100 games in the Majors in 16 seasons with 11 different teams. He started his MLB career with the St. Louis Cardinals where he played for seven seasons from 1989 to 1995. Zeile played for the New York Mets in 2000, 2001, and 2004 where he ended his playing career, hitting a three-run home run in his final MLB at-bat. Zeile hit at least one homer with all 11 teams he played for and is the only player in MLB history to hit a home run for more than ten different MLB teams. In addition to Todd Zeile’s appearance, the Syracuse Mets are celebrating Memorial Day Weekend with a special Sunday night baseball game and postgame firework extravaganza at NBT Bank Stadium, presented by Budweiser. Sunday is also Kids Eat Free Family Sunday, presented by NBT Bank. Kids 12 & under will receive vouchers upon entry for a free kids Hofmann hot dog, a bag of chips, a 12 oz. Coca-Cola fountain drink, & a kids ice cream. Because of the postgame fireworks, there will not be the traditional “running of the bases” after the game as we normally do on Sundays without fireworks. Tickets for Sunday’s game in addition to all Syracuse Mets home games are available over-the-phone (315-474-7833) and in-person at the Onondaga Coach Ticket Office at NBT Bank Stadium during regular hours (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or online anytime at syracusemest.com. Please contact the Syracuse Mets at 315-474-7833 or baseball@syracusemets.com with questions or for more information.

Syracuse Salt Potatoes & Rochester Plates Meet in Duel of the Dishes Game One on Thursday The battle for the largest trophy in sports, the Golden Fork, is back in 2022 SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse Salt Potatoes will play the Rochester Plates in game one of the 2022 Duel of the Dishes series this Thursday, May 26th. The gates open at 5:30 p.m., game time is 6:35 p.m. The Duel of the Dishes will take place on SOS Night. Game 2 of the Duel of the Dishes will be played in Rochester in June at Frontier Field. Game 3 will take place at NBT Bank Stadium in September, if needed. The winner of the series will take possession the largest trophy in the history of sports, the Golden Fork. Thursday is also $1 Thursday, the greatest invention in the history of baseball. Fans can enjoy $1 Hofmann hot dogs & coneys (4 per transaction), $1 16 oz. Coca-Cola beverages, $1 souvenir and $2 draft Saranac, Coors, Budweiser, Labatt, & 1911 hard ciders. The Syracuse Mets are home against the Rochester Red wings all week long: Friday, 5/27 (6:35 p.m.) – Craft Beer Friday, presented by the Hops Spot; Strike Out Stroke Night with t-shirt giveaway & post-game fireworks presented by Upstate Comprehensive Stroke Center Saturday, 5/28 (6:35 p.m.) – Memorial Day Weekend Celebration on Salt City Saturday, Stroke Out ALS Night with T-shirt giveaway, courtesy of Coca-Cola, ALS Jersey auction to benefit the ALS Association Upstate New York Chapter Sunday, 5/29 (6:35 p.m.) – Memorial Day Weekend Celebration with post-game fireworks, presented by Budweiser, on Kids Eat Free Sunday, presented by NBT Bank Tickets for all Syracuse Mets home games are available over-the-phone (315-474-7833) and in-person at the Onondaga Coach Ticket Office at NBT Bank Stadium during regular hours (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or online anytime at syracusemest.com. Please contact the Syracuse Mets at 315-474-7833 or baseball@syracusemets.com with questions or for more information.

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS WEEKLY GLANCE (For May 18 – 24, 2022) Michigan bowlers rolls first 800 series to take lead in Regular Singles in Las Vegas Scott Patke of Lansing, Michigan, took over the lead in Regular Singles at the 2022 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships on May 20 with an 835 series. The 32-year-old right-hander rolled games of 279, 278 and 278 in a 30-strike performance at the South Point Bowling Plaza to record the fourth 800 series of the 2022 event. Two-time USBC Open Championships titlist Jeff Nimke of Appleton, Wisconsin, previously led Regular Singles with 796. Patke made a jump to the left after slowing down in doubles. He started with 235, before finishing his first set of the day with 174 and 196 for a 605 series. After starting singles with back-to-back spares, Patke delivered 16 consecutive strikes. "I think we stayed too far right for too long," said Patke, who made his third Open Championships appearance. "Once we all jumped in as a team, it started to come together." Patke made the turn at 557 and started his final game with seven consecutive strikes, before leaving a 10 pin in the eighth frame. A strike in the ninth frame all but locked up the lead and 800 series, and he delivered two more in the 10th to post the highest score in singles in more than 10 years at the event. The last winning score in Regular Singles at the Open Championships above 835 was the record-setting 862 set rolled by USBC Hall of Famer Bo Goergon of Sanford, Michigan, at the 2009 event, held across town at the Cashman Center. To top off the big day at South Point, Patke also collected the first 800 series of his career. "I feel like it hasn't set in yet," said Patke, who had 650 in team for a 2,090 all-events total. "It's definitely a big accomplishment for sure. I've never really done anything like this before, so to even have a chance at this is pretty cool. You come out here to take a shot at the Eagle. It's one of the most prestigious trophies you can get, and it would mean a lot for sure." Regular Singles features bowlers with entering averages of 176 and above. Honors scores highlight week at 2022 USBC Open Championships In addition to Patke’s 835 in singles, this week at the 2022 USBC Open Championships featured two 800 series and eight 300 games. Michael Grimm of Newburgh, Indiana, rolled an 820 set during his doubles block May 18. He rolled games of 253, 299 and 268. Stephen Dale Jr. of Windham, New Hampshire, fired 31 strikes during his doubles set May 20 on the way to games of 280, 279 and 267 for an 826 series. The bowlers connecting for 300 in the last week at the South Point Bowling Plaza include: Antonio Tejeda, Alexandria, Minnesota (singles - May 19) Zach Weidman, Indianapolis (team - May 19) Christopher Wiley, Freeport, Illinois (doubles - May 21) Chris Allen, Gilbert, Arizona (team - May 21) Tyler Coplan, Manchester, New Hampshire (singles - May 23) David Hansen, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin (doubles - May 23) Justin Knowles, Okemos, Michigan (doubles - May 24) Greg Young Jr., East Dundee, Illinois (doubles - May 24) A total of 34 300s have been rolled at the 2022 Open Championships. Ohio bowler takes lead in Standard All-Events at South Point Bowling Plaza Dustin Sword of Rittman, Ohio, took the lead in Standard All-Events with a record score May 20 at the 2022 USBC Open Championships. Sword compiled sets of 702 in team, 672 in doubles and 620 in singles to post a 1,994 total. Gregory Witt of Phoenix had been leading Standard All-Events since March 15 with 1,982. Witt also had held the record for the highest all-events total in the Standard Division since its introduction at the 2017 event. Standard All-Events consists of bowlers with an entering average of 156-175. Three celebrate milestone appearances during same squad at 2022 Open Championships Three bowlers made milestone appearances during the same squad May 22 at the 2022 USBC Open Championships. Lawrence Kubiak of Daytona Beach, California, was the first to be recognized as he joined the tournament’s 50-Year Club. Kubiak began his tournament career at the 1972 event in Long Beach, California, and he now was knocked over 75,596 pins for a lifetime average of 171.4 in 50 appearances. Up next, Mike Schmid of Minneapolis became the 31st bowler in tournament history to make his 60th appearance at the Open Championships. Schmid joined the 100,000-Pin Club at the South Point Bowling Plaza in 2019, and he now stands with a career pinfall of 103,487 in 60 appearances for an average of 190.5. Finally, Robert Teeters of Lapel, Indiana, was recognized for his 65th appearance. He’s now one of just 16 bowlers to reach 65 years on the championship lanes. Teeters began his journey at the Open Championships at the age of 12 in 1955, and he also is part of the 100,000-Pin Club. After his appearance this week, Teeters now has toppled 106,953 pins for a lifetime average of 182.8. A total of 24 bowlers have joined the 100,000-Pin Club at the Open Championships. A look ahead Two Regular Division champions will put their titles on the line this week at the 2022 USBC Open Championships. Andrew Anderson of Holly, Michigan, was the only bowler at the 2021 Open Championships to roll an 800 series in singles competition, firing games of 269, 277 and 256 for an 802 set to win Regular Singles. The 2018 USBC Masters champion and Professional Bowlers Association Player of the Year will defend his singles title May 28 during the 10:30 a.m. (Pacific) squad. On May 29, Chris Via of Blacklick, Ohio, will begin his title defense of Regular All-Events after posting the third highest nine-game score in tournament history in 2021 with a 2,303 effort. The 2021 U.S. Open champion started his run at the 2021 event with an 825 series in team and added sets of 768 in singles and 710 in doubles to become the third player to eclipse 2,300 at the Open Championships. He will take to the lanes May 29 at 9:30 p.m. (Pacific) for his team event and return at the same time May 30 for doubles and singles. For more information on the Open Championships, visit BOWL.com/OpenChamp. Visit us on Facebook at the official USBC Open Championships page. United States Bowling Congress The United States Bowling Congress serves as the national governing body of bowling as recognized by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). 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 1,519 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. 2022 USBC OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS South Point Bowling Plaza Las Vegas (Division leaders with hometown and pinfall) As of May 24, 2022 REGULAR DIVISION Team (Combined averages of 876 and above) 1, Storm Products Inc. 1 (Matthew McNiel, Jon Rakoski, Justin Veitch, David Langer, Ronald Mohr), Alva, Fla., 3,486. 2, DiLaura Brothers 1, Clinton Township, Mich., 3,468. 3, Ballard’s Bowling Academy 3, Keller, Texas, 3,426. 4, Ten Pin Alley 300, Fitchburg, Wis., 3,403. 5, Team NABR, Fairport, N.Y., 3,398. 6, Supreme Deck, Grand Haven, Mich., 3,372. 7, Next Gen Pro Shop 1, Chillicothe, Ohio, 3,358. 8, S.W.O.R.D., Rochester, N.Y., 3,357. 9, Frost Memorial Team 45, Piscataway, N.J., 3,356. 10, Donald Pyle Team 1, Wilmington, Del., 3,353. Doubles (Combined averages of 351 and above) 1, Nick Powanda, San Diego/Tony Odom, Palm Springs, Calif., 1,518. 2, David Jecko, Whitesboro, N.Y./Steven Arehart, Holland Patent, N.Y., 1,485. 3(tie), Chris Barnes, Denton, Texas/Billy Rogers, Denison, Texas, and Gregory Young Jr., East Dundee, Ill./Aaron Ruiz, Nashville, Tenn., 1,479. 5, Christopher Lamb, Rochester, N.Y./Brian Waliczek, Frankenmuth, Mich., 1,471. 6, Chad Meyer/Antonio Tejeda, Alexandria, Minn., 1,465. 7, Jay Lang, Sterling Heights, Mich./Ronnie Sparks Jr., Redford, Mich., 1,455. 8, Stephen Dale Jr., Windham, N.H./ Jonathan Van Hees, Hope Valley, R.I., 1,450. 9, Brett Cunningham, Clay, N.Y./Michael Tryniski, Fulton, N.Y., 1,440. 10(tie), Andrew Carson, York, Pa./Scott Kinkaid, Elizabethtown, Pa., and Brandon St. Onge/Drew Markwardt, Zephyrhills, Fla., 1,433. Singles (Averages of 176 and above) 1, Scott Patke, Lansing, Mich., 835. 2, Jeff Nimke, Appleton, Wis., 796. 3, Adam Barta, Girard, Ohio, 790. 4, David Jecko, Whitesboro, N.Y., 788. 5, Steven Arehart, Holland Patent, N.Y., 787. 6(tie), Brandon St. Onge, Zephyrhills, Fla., and Justin Knowles, Okemos, Mich., 781. 8, DJ Archer, Simpsonville, S.C., 778. 9, Sam Cantrell, Roseville, Calif., 777. 10, Robert Rose Jr., Melvindale, Mich., 775. All-Events (Averages of 176 and above) 1, Brian Waliczek, Frankenmuth, Mich., 2,241. 2, Justin Knowles, Okemos, Mich., 2,222. 3, Brett Cunningham, Clay, N.Y., 2,220. 4, David Jecko, Whitesboro, N.Y., 2,212. 5, Ronnie Sparks Jr., Redford, Mich., 2,201. 6(tie), Perry Crowell IV, St. Clair Shores, Mich., and Chris Barnes, Denton, Texas, 2,197. 8, Adam Barta, Girard, Ohio, 2,188. 9, Ryan Volcko, Liverpool, N.Y., 2,181. 10, Jon Breckel, Mandan, N.D., 2,177. Team All-Events 1, DiLaura Brothers 1 (Jay Lang, John Buffa, Ryan VanHecke, John Kelley, Ronnie Sparks Jr.), Clinton Township, Mich., 10,585. 2, Team NABR, Fairport, N.Y., 10,538. 3, Mento Produce, Baldwinsville, N.Y., 10,444. 4, Maximum Potential Pro Shop, Baldwinsville, N.Y., 10,140. 5, K and J Finishing 1, Carpentersville, Ill., 10,118. 6, Lightning Strike Pro Shop, Rochester, N.Y., 10,116. 7, Him Bowling Team 14, Chula Vista, Calif., 10,057. 8, Vi Jines Bar, Ingleside, Ill., 9,982. 9, Big O Tires, Oakley, Calif., 9,981. 10, Red Carpet Lanes, Ocala, Fla., 9,976. STANDARD DIVISION Team (Combined averages of 776-875) 1, Lemont Bandits (Jason Surges, Steve Sereyka, Ronald Sereyka, Stephen Lewis, Ronald Demco), Oak Lawn, Ill., 3,097. 2, Dale Diamond Team 2, Chatham, Ill., 3,079. 3, Cinderella Shoes, Bradley, Ill., 3,005. 4, Imperial Lanes, Clinton, Iowa, 2,977. 5, Sweetheart Tenpin Bowling, Loveland, Colo., 2,970. 6(tie), Merrill-2, Mondovi, Wis., and Bowlers Pro Shop 3, Denham Springs, La., 2,967. 8, Kneel for the Cross, Villa Park, Ill., 2,966. 9, Ampro, New Haven, Ind., 2,958. 10, Go Nuts for Kokonuts, Providence, R.I., 2,943. Doubles (Combined Averages of 311-350) 1, Richard Oakes, Jr., Fresno Calif./Joe Loper, Cottonwood, Ariz., 1,362. 2, Douglas Becht, San Tan Valley, Ariz./Lee Rottman, Sherrard, Ill., 1,360. 3, Michael Schaal, Slinger, Wis./Wade Bisick, Oconto Falls, Wis., 1,320. 4, Michael Steppert, Weston, Wis./Dan Cherek, Wausau, Wis., 1,312. 5, Anthony Dann, Dayton, Ohio/Sheldon Short, Huber Heights, Ohio, 1,291. 6, Eric Davis, Fall Creek, Wis./Michael Holzhueter, Menomonie, Wis., 1,287. 7, Raffy Stodomingo, Torrence, Calif./Hermie LaBaquin, Cerrites, Calif., 1,267. 8, Brad Suttorp/Ron Morrison, Columbus, Ohio, 1,258. 9, Keith Betts/Bryan Miloshoff, Griffith, Ind., 1,257. 10, Michael Wilcox, Decatur, Ill./Michael Parnell, Springfield, Ill., 1,254. Singles (Averages of 156-175) 1, Sky Gettys, Thronville, Ohio, 763. 2, Mike Paulsen, Myrtle Beach, S.C., 718. 3, Edward Zurawski, Woodstock, Ill., 716. 4(tie), William Kolstad, Mendota Heights, Minn. and Richard Zaitonia, Chesterfield, Mich., 714. 6(tie), Daryl Stephens, Gilbert, Ariz., and Chris Walcher, Springfield, Ill., 705. 8, Monte Steenson, Lincoln, Neb., 703. 9(tie), Richard Howerton, University Place, Wash., and Gregory Box, Waukesha, Wis., 701. All-Events (Averages of 156-175) 1, Dustin Sword, Rittman, Ohio, 1,994. 2, Gregory Witt, Phoenix, 1,982. 3, William Bradford, Plano, Texas, 1,972. 4, Dean Bruinsma, Clear Lake, S.D., 1,959. 5, Sky Gettys, Thornville, Ohio, 1,947. 6, David Lee, South Bound Brook, N.J., 1,944. 7, James Lamb, Rock Hill, S.C., 1,935. 8, Joe Loper, Cottonwood, Ariz., 1,930. 9, James Hamrick, Springfield, Ill., 1,927. 10, Steve Bowling, Union, Ky., 1,910. CLASSIFIED DIVISION Team (Combined averages of 775 and below) 1, Alamo City PINs (Miguel Villarreal, Frances Villarreal, Ruben Rodriguez, Luis Ramirez, Robert Rosas), Helotes, Texas, 2,788. 2, Witt’s Classified Family Affair, Phoenix, 2,681. 3, Rocky Mountain Insurance Group, Clancy, Mont., 2,677. 4, BG Pizza Hut, Fostoria, Ohio, 2,669. 5, Farmers Grain, Greenville, Miss., 2,668. 6, Halos, Bloomington, Ill., 2,662. 7, Walker Farms, Portales, N.M., 2,648. 8, King Pin Lanes Team 3, Campbellsport, Wis., 2,629. 9, HGNB #3, Chicago, 2,616. 10, Northern New Mexico Elite, Ohkay Owingeh, N.M., 2,611. Doubles (Combined averages of 310 and below) 1, Terri Donahue, Ulster Park, N.Y./Ronald Jackson, Stone Ridge, N.Y., 1,165. 2, John Brazzillo, Los Banos, Calif./Anthony Carvalho, Morgan Hill, Calif., 1,153. 3, Brenden Hutchinson/Robert Schuller Same, Ore., 1,146. 4, Betsy Nigh/Nathan Nigh, Rushville, Ind., 1,138. 5, Arick Shibata, Hilo, Hawaii/Ricky Torres Jr., Kea’au, Hawaii, 1,132. 6, Ryan Thebarge, Windham, Maine/Dan Boothby, Buxton, Maine, 1,125. 7, Linda Carlson/Vernon Carlson, Slaughter, La., 1,115. 8, Kurtis Weber, Carrollton, Ill./James Weder, Winchester, Ill., 1,113. 9, Vernon Taylor, Cave Springs, Ark./Tommy Taylor, Bentonville, Ark., 1,111. 10, James Retta/Shawn Mullings, Littleton, Colo., 1,110. Singles (Averages of 155 and below) 1, Ronald Hilliard, Lancaster, Calif., 665. 2, Hunter Reber, Cedar City, Utah, 657. 3, John Lesner, Cave Creek, Ariz., 653. 4, Edwin Humbert, Strasburg, Colo., 644. 5, Dean Crick, Waddell, Ariz., 636. 6(tie), Dean Crick, Waddell, Ariz., and Benjamin Tingue, Stafford, Va., 636. 8, Billy Duvall, Bloomington, Ind., 633. 9, David Granados, El Centro, Calif., 632. 10, Chad Clapp, Casa Grande, Ariz., 630. All-Events (Averages of 155 and below) 1, Ronald Hilliard, Lancaster, Calif., 1,824. 2, Tyler O’Neill, Mount Vernon, Iowa, 1,783. 3, Wayne Eaves, Boynton Beach, Fla.,1,774. 4, Warren Wannamaker, Vancouver, Wash., 1,756. 5, Bruce Heekin, Woodinville, Wash., 1,744. 6, Mitch Jones, Costa Mesa, Calif., 1,734. 7, Daxdon Marrott, Santaquin, Utah, 1,732. 8, Carl Schwabe, Waynetown, Ind., 1,730. 9, Zachary Watson, Thornton, Colo., 1,728. 10(tie), Jose Ruiz, Brighton, Colo., and Drew Manor, Winona, Minn., 1,723.

Mets prospect Jake Mangum promoted to Syracuse, Khalil Lee rejoins team Syracuse outfield features four of New York’s top 30 prospects SYRACUSE, NY – Outfielder Jake Mangum has been promoted from Double-A Binghamton to Triple-A Syracuse. The 26-year-old hit .283 with nine extra-base hits is 31 games in Double-A but was particularly hot in May, hitting .367 with three doubles, two triples, and a .433 on-base percentage in 16 games played this month. Mangum entered the 2022 season ranked as the 22nd-best prospect in the New York Mets organization by MLB Pipeline. Baseball America lauded Mangum as the best defensive outfielder in New York’s minor league system. Mangum was born in Flowood, Mississippi and played four seasons at Mississippi State University before he was selected by the New York Mets in the fourth round of the 2019 amateur entry draft. Jake’s father, John Mangum, was a defensive back for the University of Alabama and the Chicago Bears. Jake’s uncle Kris Mangum won the 1992 College Football National Championship with Alabama, finished his career at Ole Miss, and was a tight end for ten years for the Carolina Panthers, playing in Super Bowl XXXVIII. Jake’s grandfather John “Big John” Mangum Sr. played college football at Ole Miss and Southern Mississippi before playing for the Boston Patriots of the American Football League. In addition to Mangum being added to the Syracuse roster, outfielder Khalil Lee has returned to Syracuse from Low-A St. Lucie. Lee, the seventh-ranked prospect in the Mets organization according to MLB Pipeline, began the season with Syracuse but hit just .149 in 22 games before he was sent to St. Lucie. In eight games with the St. Lucie Mets, Lee hit .241 (7-for-29) with three doubles, a triple, and a .371 on-base percentage. Last year, Lee was named a Triple-A East League Post-Season All-Star with Syracuse and broke Syracuse’s franchise record with a .451 on-base percentage. In Syracuse, Mangum and Lee join outfielder Nick Plummer, the eighth-best prospect in New York’s system according to MLB Pipeline, and outfielder Carlos Rincon, the 28th-ranked player in the organization. Plummer is hitting .259 with six home runs, five doubles, and 20 RBIs in 23 games for Syracuse. Rincon was activated off the injured list on Monday after missing three weeks. Rincon was second on the team with a .273 batting average at the time of his injury.

Syracuse comeback falls a run short in 5-4 loss to Rochester in Tuesday night series opener Syracuse, NY – A Syracuse Mets comeback attempt came up short on Tuesday night as Syracuse fell to the first-place Rochester Red Wings, 5-4, on a sunny night for baseball at NBT Bank Stadium. The Mets returned home for the first time in two weeks, having spent the last 12 games on the road. Syracuse has lost four straight games by a combined seven runs and is now 1-7 in series openers this season. The game remained scoreless until the top of the third inning, as Justin Dillon looked good in a short start for Syracuse. The Mets right-hander went two scoreless frames with two strikeouts on two hits and zero walks. Rochester (27-16) got the game’s scoring started in the top of the third inning. Rob Zastryzny replaced Dillon and trouble began to brew. Tres Barrera began the inning with a single, moving up to second on a sacrifice bunt. Andrew Stevenson’s infield single put runners on first and second base with one out, but then it looked like Zastryzny would escape the frame without any damage. He struck out Cole Freeman and then induced a weak ground ball by Luis García back toward the pitcher’s mound. However, Zastryzny threw the ball away down the first-base line, loading the bases and extending the inning on his throwing error. Joey Meneses proceeded to come to the plate and make Zastryzny pay, hitting a home run over the left-center field wall on the tenth pitch of his at-bat for a grand slam and a 4-0 Red Wings lead. Meneses now has three home runs against the Mets this season. From there, Logan Verrett kept the Mets in check in a masterful start. The 31-year-old right-hander tossed six and one-third scoreless innings, allowing just one run on three hits with one walk and eight strikeouts. Verrett finished with a flourish, striking out six of the final eight batters he faced. Syracuse (14-27) scored its run off Verrett in the fourth via some instant offense, as Carlos Rincon doubled leading off the inning and scored when the next batter, Daniel Palka, singled him home, trimming the Rochester lead to three, 4-1. Rincon made his return to the Mets lineup on Tuesday night after spending three weeks on the Injured List. In the eighth, Rochester picked up what would prove to be a pivotal insurance run, as Cole Freeman lined a drive over the left-field wall for his first home run of the season and a 5-1 lead for the Red Wings. The tally proved to be the only earned run the Mets pitching staff gave up all evening. In the bottom of the eighth, Syracuse began its late charge. First, the Mets loaded the bases via consecutive singles from Travis Blankenhorn, Cody Bohanek, and Jake Mangum to start the frame. The single was Mangum’s first in Triple-A, as he was called up from Double-A Binghamton on Monday. Then, Nick Plummer drew a walk, bringing in Blankenhorn and making it a 5-2 ballgame. That prompted a pitching change for Rochester, bringing Jordan Weems out of the bullpen in an effort to put out the roaring fire of a rally for Syracuse. The right-hander did indeed put out the fire, inducing a double play ball that scored a run to pull Syracuse within two, 5-3, but provided two much-needed outs. Weems then picked up a strikeout to evacuate the inning with the Red Wings still in front by the 5-3 margin. In the ninth, the Mets crept to the edge of completing their comeback. With nobody on base and one out, Nick Dini smacked a solo homer to left field, making it just a one-run deficit at 5-4. Dini has hit three home runs in the last two home games for Syracuse. However, the home team’s late charge would end there. Manny Rodriguez did single later in the inning to put the potential tying run on base in the ninth, but Weems got two more outs to earn a six-out save and give Rochester its 27th win of the season. The Red Wings are a sparkling 13-6 in road games on the season. Syracuse continues its six-game series against the Rochester Red Wings with a quick turnaround on Wednesday, as tomorrow’s first pitch is set for 11:05 a.m. on Education Day at NBT Bank Stadium. Right-hander Connor Grey is set to start for the Mets, opposed by right-hander Cory Abbott for the Red Wings. Grey pitched six scoreless innings in his last start at Buffalo last Thursday.

Ponies with Gritty Win in Extras over Fightins in Series Opener READING, PA – Wyatt Young’s sacrifice fly to left center field in the tenth inning propelled the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (13-26) past the Reading Fightin Phils 4-3 in ten innings in the series opener Tuesday morning at FirstEnergy Stadium. In the tenth, Zach Ashford pinch-ran for Jeremy Vasquez as the designated runner at second. Matt Winaker’s sacrifice bunt moved Ashford over to third with one out setting up Young’s go-ahead sacrifice fly. Bryce Montes De Oca (1-1) closed the door in the bottom of the tenth as he earned the win pitching two scoreless frames allowing one hit, two walks, and one strikeout. Binghamton got on the board in the second against LHP Ethan Lindow on a two out two-run homer from Hayden Senger, his second of the year, giving the Ponies a 2-0 lead. Luke Ritter added to the lead in the sixth with a two out solo blast to left making it 3-0. It’s Ritter’s sixth home run of the season and he now has 18 RBI. Reading (17-23) responded with three runs in the bottom of the sixth off Alec Kisena on an RBI single from Ali Castillo and a game-tying two-run single from Freylin Minyety. With the game tied at three, Ponies RHP Josh Hejka pitched two perfect frames in the seventh and the eighth with three strikeouts. Starter Alex Valverde pitched four scoreless innings allowing three hits with two walks and five strikeouts in the no decision. The two teams continue their series on Wednesday evening with first pitch at 6:45 PM and pregame coverage getting underway at 6:30 PM. Postgame Notes: Ritter’s 18 RBI are third on the team…The Ponies have now won their second extra inning game over the last four days and are 2-2 in extras this year…Binghamton is also now 5-3 in series openers this year.

Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play presented by MGM.png This Week on the LPGA Tour Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play presented by MGM Rewards Shadow Creek | Las Vegas, Nev. | May 25-29, 2021 ON-SITE LPGA MEDIA OFFICIALS Christina Lance, Director, Communications christina.lance@lpga.com; +1 908-963-1691 Emily Carman, Communications Coordinator Emily.Carman@lpga.com; +1 714-742-8301 VIRTUAL MEDIA AVAILABILITY SCHEDULE (all times Pacific and subject to change; Zoom link provided upon request) Tuesday, May 24 10:45 a.m. – Danielle Kang 11 a.m. – Ally Ewing 11:15 a.m. – Sophia Popov 11:30 a.m. – Minjee Lee 1 p.m. – Alison Lee 3 p.m. – Stacy Lewis 3:30 p.m. – Matilda Castren INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTS https://asaptext.com/orgs/lpga/1257/ ONLINE MEDIA CENTER The LPGA Tour Online Media Center includes links to daily tournament notes, statistics, reports and transcripts, as well as links to complimentary photos, audio and video (competition highlights, player interviews, etc.): https://media.lpga.com TOURNAMENT VIDEOS AND PHOTOS For links to pre-tournament press conference videos and complimentary tournament photos, please contact LPGA Tour Media. 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The $1.5 million purse breakdown will be available on the weekend after round-robin matches. https://lpga.box.com/s/agg69ecjvjjmra09q57xx7ytb8vfh21a CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT 64 players, divided into 16 groups of four; after three days of round-robin matches, competition moves to a 16-player, single-elimination bracket GROUP-PLAY PODS Players will be seeded 1-64 based on their Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings as of Monday, May 23. Group-play pods will be structured according to the following table: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Seed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Seed 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 Seed 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Seed 64 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 PURSE $1.5 million; winner’s portion is $225,000 SOCIAL MEDIA Tournament: @LPGAMatchPlay (Twitter and Instagram) LPGA: @LPGA, @LPGAMedia (Twitter), @lpga_tour (Instagram) TV TIMES (all times Eastern) Wednesday, May 25 – 1:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26 – 7-10 p.m. Friday, May 27 – 7-10 p.m. Saturday, May 28 – 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 29 – 6:30-9:30 p.m. WHITELINE PAR AND YARDAGE 37-35–72, 6,777 yards (par and yardage are subject to change through the start of the tournament) PAST CHAMPION AND RUNNER-UP 2021: Ally Ewing def. Sophia Popov, 2 and 1 WHO’S IN THE BANK OF HOPE LPGA MATCH-PLAY PRESENTED BY MGM REWARDS FIELD Past Champions (one): Ally Ewing (2021) 2022 LPGA Tour Winners (six of 11): Danielle Kang (Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions), Hyo Joo Kim (HSBC Women’s World Championship), Nanna Koerstz Madsen (Honda LPGA Thailand), Jennifer Kupcho (The Chevron Championship), Minjee Lee (Cognizant Founders Cup), Atthaya Thitikul (JTBC Classic) 2022 LPGA Tour Rookies (four of 32): Allisen Corpuz, Ayaka Furue, Pauline Roussin-Bouchard, Atthaya Thitikul Sponsor Invites: Tiffany Chan, Youngin Chun 2022 STATISTICAL LEADERS Official Money: Jennifer Kupcho, $900,734 Scoring Average: Minjee Lee, 68.893 Birdies: Atthaya Thitikul, 172 Eagles: Kelly Tan, 9 Greens in Regulation: Lexi Thompson, 76.8% Average Driving Distance: Emily Kristine Pedersen, 282.269 Strokes Gained Total: Lexi Thompson, 2.410 2022 AWARD LEADERS Rolex Player of the Year: Jennifer Kupcho, 65 points Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year: Atthaya Thitikul, 568 points Race to the CME Globe: Danielle Kang, 1,188.658 points Aon Risk Reward Challenge: Minjee Lee, -1.143 2022 WINS BY COUNTRY (11 tournaments, seven countries) 3 – United States of America (Marina Alex, Danielle Kang, Jennifer Kupcho) 2 – Republic of Korea (Hyo Joo Kim, Jin Young Ko) 1 – Australia (Minjee Lee) 1 – Denmark (Nanna Koerstz Madsen) 1 – Ireland (Leona Maguire) 1 – Japan (Nasa Hataoka) 1 – New Zealand (Lydia Ko) 1 – Thailand (Atthaya Thitikul) 2022 WINS BY PLAYER (11 tournaments, 11 players) 1 – Marina Alex (Palos Verdes Championship) 1 – Nasa Hataoka (DIO Implant LA Open) 1 – Danielle Kang (Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions) 1 – Hyo Joo Kim (LOTTE Championship) 1 – Jin Young Ko (HSBC Women’s World Championship) 1 – Lydia Ko (Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio) 1 – Nanna Koerstz Madsen (Honda LPGA Thailand) 1 – Jennifer Kupcho (The Chevron Championship) 1 – Minjee Lee (Cognizant Founders Cup) 1 – Leona Maguire (LPGA Drive On Championship at Crown Colony) 1 – Atthaya Thitikul (JTBC Classic) AVERAGE AGE OF 2022 WINNERS: 25.55 Youngest winner: Atthaya Thitikul (19 years, 25 days) Oldest winner: Marina Alex (31 years, 8 months, 30 days) TEAM USA SOLHEIM CUP STANDINGS 1 – Lexi Thompson, 159 points 2 – Danielle Kang, 134 points 3 – Jennifer Kupcho, 131 points 4 – Nelly Korda, 87 points 5 – Jessica Korda, 84 points 6 – Marina Alex, 78 points 7 – Ryann O’Toole, 70 points 8 – Megan Khang, 68 points 9 – Alison Lee, 60 points 10 – Stacy Lewis, 55 points

Syracuse Mets Bark in the Park #1, Bring your dog to the game Tuesday, May 24th $5 dog tickets will benefit local animal rescue groups in attendance SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse Mets will hold their first Bark in the Park of the 2022 season, presented by Aloft Hotels & Peaceful Pets Funeral Home, on Tuesday, May 24th against the Rochester Red Wings (Triple-A Washington Nationals). The gates will open at 5 p.m., game time is 6:05 p.m. Fans can meet and interact with local animal rescue groups and pro-animal organizations on the concourse during the game. All humans and dogs need a ticket to attend the game on Tuesday. Dog tickets are $5, and proceeds of dog ticket sales will be donated to local animal rescue groups in attendance at the game. Dog tickets can be purchased over the phone (315-474-7833) or in-person at the Onondaga Coach Ticket Office at NBT Bank Stadium. All dog owners will need to sign a waiver prior to entry at NBT Bank Stadium & will be seated in the dog-friendly sections on the 3rd base side of the stadium. All dogs are welcome to participate in the pre-game Mets-minster Dog Parade on the field. Dogs can also be entered to win glamorous prizes in the Mets-minster Dog Show. Tuesday is also Taco Tuesday & all fans can enjoy 3 tacos for just $10, chicken, beef, and vegetarian options available. NBT Bank Stadium concessions will also offer pup treats for our dog friends. They Syracuse Mets will host two additional Bark in the Park games this year, presented by Aloft Hotels & Peaceful Pets Funeral Home. Bark in the Park #2 will take place on Wednesday, June 29th and Bark in the Park #3 will take place on Tuesday, September 6th at NBT Bank Stadium. The Syracuse Mets are home against the Rochester Red wings all week long: Wednesday, 5/25 (11:05 a.m.) – Education Day Thursday, 5/26 (6:35 p.m.) - $1 Thursday on SOS Night & Duel of the Dishes Friday, 5/27 (6:35 p.m.) – Craft Beer Friday, presented by the Hops Spot; Strike Out Stroke Night with t-shirt giveaway & post-game fireworks presented by Upstate Comprehensive Stroke Center Saturday, 5/28 (6:35 p.m.) – Memorial Day Weekend Celebration on Salt City Saturday, Stroke Out ALS Night with T-shirt giveaway, courtesy of Coca-Cola, ALS Jersey auction to benefit the ALS Association Upstate New York Chapter Sunday, 5/29 (6:35 p.m.) – Memorial Day Weekend Celebration with post-game fireworks, presented by Budweiser, on Kids Eat Free Sunday, presented by NBT Bank Tickets for Bark in the Park and all Syracuse Mets home games are available over-the-phone (315-474-7833) and in-person at the Onondaga Coach Ticket Office at NBT Bank Stadium during regular hours (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or online anytime at syracusemets.com. Please contact the Syracuse Mets at 315-474-7833 or baseball@syracusemets.com with questions or for more information.

Mets seven-run comeback not enough in 12-11 loss to Bisons in 11 innings on Saturday afternoon Buffalo, NY – The Syracuse Mets came back from a seven-run deficit and led by two runs multiple times but lost a wild game against the Buffalo Bisons, 12-11, in eleven innings on Saturday afternoon. The Mets were no-hit through six and two-thirds innings and trailed by seven runs before erupting for nine consecutive runs between the seventh and eighth innings. Despite a 9-7 lead after the top of the eighth inning and an 11-9 lead after the top of the tenth, Buffalo won on a walk-off error in the 11th. The Mets committed four errors on defense in the game while the Bisons committed three errors. Syracuse (14-26) trailed Buffalo, 7-0, entering the top of the seventh inning, and the Mets did not have a hit through the first six innings, but Buffalo brought in reliever Bowden Francis. Mark Vientos worked a one-out walk but was out at second base on a Daniel Palka groundout into a fielder’s choice for the second out of the inning. That’s when Nick Dini gave Syracuse its first hit of the day with a two-run home run over the left-field wall to cut the deficit to five, 7-2. The Mets unfathomably came all the way back to take the lead in the top of the eighth. Nick Meyer and Cody Bohanek singled to put runners on first and second base to lead off the inning. Manny Rodriguez then hit a three-run home run to left field, pulling Syracuse within two, 7-5. The Mets proceeded to load the bases with the help of a Bisons error with one out. Dini followed with a pop up to shallow right field that fell in for a hit, scoring Fargas from third, and on the play, Buffalo first baseman Josh Fuentes made an errant throw to second base, allowing Vientos to score all the way from second as Syracuse tied the game, 7-7. Then, with Palka at third and Dini at second, Tzu-Wei Lin grounded a ball to second base, and Palka scored ahead of a throw home as the Mets took an 8-7 lead. Meyer followed with a bunt that led to an errant throw, allowing Meyer to reach first safely and Dini to come home from third as Syracuse completed a seven-run inning to go up 9-7. Buffalo (24-17) responded in the bottom of the eighth. The Bisons loaded the bases with two outs. Fuentes grounded a ball to third base. The Mets started a possible double play with a throw to second base for one out, but the throw to first base was mishandled by Syracuse first baseman Mark Vientos as two runs scored on a play that could have ended the inning without the error. Instead, Buffalo tied the game, 9-9. The Bisons had the winning run at second base with no outs in the bottom of the ninth and loaded the bases with two outs, but Mets reliever Eric Orze ended up striking out Logan Warmoth to end the ninth and send the game to extras. In the top of the tenth inning, Syracuse began with Quinn Brodey as the free runner at second base in the extra frame. Palka stuck out and Dini flied out, so there were two outs in the inning with Lin coming to the plate. Lin proceeded to launch a no-doubt, two-run home run over the right-field fence giving the Mets an 11-9 advantage. Buffalo struck back in the bottom of the tenth though. Warmoth started the frame as the Bisons’ free runner at second base. Fuentes popped out, but Stamets singled, putting runners at first and third. A Cavan Biggio walk then loaded the bases. Gabriel Moreno followed with a two-run single into left, scoring both Warmoth and Stamets to knot the game up again, 11-11. Again, the Mets had to work out of a bases-loaded situation, but reliever R.J. Alvarez struck out Nick Podkul and induced an inning-ending groundout from Samad Taylor to send the game to the 11th inning. The Mets were held scoreless in the top of the 11th inning with Meyer caught stealing third base for the first out, Bohanek striking out for the second out, and Rodriguez grounding out for the third out. The Bisons took advantage in the bottom of the 11th. Taylor started the frame at second base. Otto Lopez grounded a ball to third base where Bohanek fielded and made a high, errant throw to first base that got by Palka and allowed Taylor to score from second base for a 12-11 Buffalo walk-off win. Buffalo took its 7-0 lead with four runs in the first inning thanks to a Taylor bases-clearing double for a 3-0 Bisons edge and a Lopez RBI single to make it 4-0 after the first frame. The Bisons added a Warmoth two-run homer in the fourth to take a 6-0 advantage before a Moreno solo homer gave Buffalo a 7-0 lead after five innings. That lead held until the seventh because of a near-perfect pitching performance by Buffalo starting pitcher Thomas Hatch. The right-hander pitched six no-hit innings while allowing just one baserunner with a walk and striking out six batters. Hatch threw only 65 pitches, including 45 strikes but was relieved before the seventh inning by Francis. Syracuse and Buffalo conclude their six-game series on Sunday afternoon. Left-hander Rob Zastryzny is scheduled to make his second start of the series for the Mets while Buffalo right-hander Casey Lawrence is slated to start on the mound for the Bisons. First pitch at Sahlen Field is scheduled for 1:05 p.m.

KOVALOVA TAKES LEAD, MCEWAN MOVES INTO SECOND AT 2022 USBC QUEENS ADDISON, Ill. - Ukraine’s Dasha Kovalova moved into the overall lead after two rounds on Friday at the 2022 United States Bowling Congress Queens. The 2019 USBC Queens champion added games of 217, 204, 208, 216 and 246 for a 1,091 five-game block and leads the field with a 10-game total of 2,286, an average of 228.6. She is followed in the standings by Danielle McEwan of Stony Point, New York (2,259), opening-round leader Gazmine Mason of Cranston, Rhode Island (2,246), Stephanie Schwartz of Racine, Wisconsin (2,229), and Liz Kuhlkin of Schenectady, New York (2,228). The USBC Queens is the second event and first major championship on the 2022 Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour schedule. The finals will be broadcast live Tuesday at 7 p.m. Eastern on CBS Sports Network. All qualifying and match-play rounds leading up to the televised finals are streaming live at BowlTV.com. The four-time PWBA Tour champion spent the offseason training her mental game and placing an emphasis on understanding her triggers and what produces anxiety when she competes. What she didn’t know at the time was how much of an escape bowling would become amidst devastating times. Part of Kovalova’s anxiety stems from some emotional stress directly related to her native Ukraine, which was invaded in February. Kovalova’s parents, who live in Ukraine, were able to flee and find safety with Kovalova in her current hometown of Muskegon, Michigan. Needless to say, the state of her country has taken its toll on Kovalova, but she’s managed to use the stress as a training tool to improve as a player as she looks to support not only herself, but her parents in the immediate future. “In the past couple of months, I’ve found that bowling is actually my escape,” Kovalova said. “And, as you know before, I was very anxious about it. I'm still anxious about bowling, but I catch myself enjoying it because I don't have to think about sad stuff. I can just focus on what I'm doing the best, which is throwing shots. My parents fled so now they're here with me, which also adds a little bit of pressure, because I've got to work hard to make sure they can stay. “I think it really, really pushed me to get on the lanes almost every single day in the offseason and just make sure that my body knows what to do when my brain freaks out. Then, find my triggers and understand how to bring myself back to the ground and focus on repeating shots, rather than throwing it all over the place and hoping for the best.” All competitors will bowl on the fresh 42-foot lane condition for the final day of qualifying, which might be music to Kovalova’s ears after she averaged 239 on the fresh Thursday. She’s looking forward to what the condition will present after its third application to the lanes, but most importantly, she can’t wait to sport a new bowling jersey. “Well, I'm going to try my new shirt to see if that's a good bowling shirt, because so far I have 2 1/2 good bowling shirts,” said Kovalova, while smiling with her usual jovial spirit showing. “And as you know in bowling, it’s very important to bowl in a good shirt. So, I'm going to try that out and experiment a little. But, I also think I have to resurface a couple of my bowling balls because I have a suspicion they gained some lane shine, and I don't think they’re going to work if I don't resurface them.” McEwan went through her own stressful period in 2021 thanks to a lingering toe injury, specifically the big toe on her right foot. The seven-time PWBA Tour champion somehow managed to win two titles despite consistently being in pain while competing. As the season went on, she did see some improvement, but it wasn’t until the offseason where McEwan would have a couple of procedures done, which forced her to not bowl and focus solely on the improvement of her injury for two months. With one round left, her sights are set on the double-elimination match-play bracket, and if she’s learned anything about herself during a difficult 2021 season, McEwan now knows she can win when she’s not 100%. “I think it made me realize that I can still win when I'm not at my best, which is something that I always struggled with,” said McEwan, who finished third at the 2016 Queens. “If my game felt really good physically, then I knew I could win. But if it didn't, then I would kind of convince myself that I had to throw it good in order to be successful, and out here, that's not always the case. “Sometimes your absolute ‘A’ game is not what's needed. Your ‘B’ game is just as good to compete out here if you're doing the right stuff on the lane. So, I think just having that in the back of my mind that even weeks where I don't feel 100%, I can still come out and compete.” And as for the status of her toe? “It's doing really well,” McEwan said. “But, some of the related parts around the injury are lingering. Anybody that's ever had an injury probably knows how that feels. For example, if you hurt your hip, all of a sudden your knee and your ankle start hurting, so some of that is going on. I’m still recovering, but overall doing much better.” Competition resumes Saturday with the third round of qualifying at 10 a.m. Eastern. After 15 games, the field will be cut to the top 63 players and Julia Bond of Aurora, Illinois, who is guaranteed a spot in the double-elimination bracket as the defending champion. Bond finished the second round with a 2,014 total and is tied for 59th place. Match play will begin Sunday, with all matches prior to the stepladder finals featuring a three-game total-pinfall format. Bracket play resumes Monday, with the top five athletes advancing to Tuesday’s stepladder finals. The 2022 Queens champion will take home the $60,000 first-place prize and tiara awarded to the winner. For more information on the USBC Queens, visit BOWL.com/Queens. United States Bowling Congress The United States Bowling Congress serves as the national governing body of bowling as recognized by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). 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 1,519 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. 2022 USBC Queens At Stardust Bowl Addison, Illinois Friday’s Results QUALIFYING – ROUND 2 (10 games) 1, Dasha Kovalova, Ukraine, 2,286. 2, Danielle McEwan, Stony Point, N.Y., 2,259. 3, Gazmine Mason, Cranston, R.I., 2,246. 4, Stephanie Schwartz, Racine, Wis., 2,229. 5, Liz Kuhlkin, Schenectady, N.Y., 2,228. 6, Jen Higgins, Lewis Center, Ohio, 2,224. 7, Cassandra Leuthold, Lincoln, Neb., 2,213. 8, Daria Pajak, Poland, 2,178. 9, Shannon Pluhowsky, Dayton, Ohio, 2,171. 10, Brandi Kordelewski, Belleville, Ill., 2,166. 11, Ashly Galante, Palm Harbor, Fla., 2,158. 12, Lindsay Boomershine, Perry, Utah, 2,149. 13, Clara Guerrero, Colombia, 2,148. 14, Maranda Pattison (a), Redwood Valley, Calif., 2,147. 15, Carlene Beyer, Ogdensburg, Wis., 2,142. 16, Marissa Allison (n), Sylvania, Ohio, 2,141. 17, Olivia Farwell (n), Elizabethtown, Pa., 2,134. 18, Elysia Current, Ephrata, Pa., 2,131. 19, Robin Orlikowski (n), Grand Rapids, Mich., 2,129. 20, Kristin Quah, Singapore, 2,122. 21, Jordan Richard, Maumee, Ohio, 2,116. 22, Bryanna Coté, Tucson, Ariz., 2,114. 23, Sofia Rodriguez Granda (n), Guatemala, 2,113. 24, Mary Orf, St. Louis, 2,109. 25, Sydney Brummett, Fort Wayne, Ind., 2,102. 26, Shannon Sellens (n), Long Beach, N.Y., 2,100. 27, Erin McCarthy, Elkhorn, Neb., 2,099. 28, Liz Johnson, Niagara Falls, N.Y., 2,092. 29(tie), Katelyn Zwiefelhofer (a), Racine, Wis., and Amanda Flood (n), Brandon, Fla., 2,087. 31, Maryssa Carey (n), Hobart, Ind., 2,085. 32, Juliana Franco (n), Colombia, 2,084. 33, Cassidy Courey (n), Brooklyn Center, Minn., 2,082. 34, Josie Barnes, Hermitage, Tenn., 2,081. 35, Shannon O'Keefe, Belleville, Ill., 2,080. 36, Verity Crawley, England, 2,079. 37, Stephanie Zavala, Downey, Calif., 2,078. 38, Diandra Asbaty, Chicago, 2,074. 39, Kelly Kulick, Union, N.J., 2,071. 40, Caroline Thesier (n), Mooresville, N.C., 2,069. 41, Shannon Grimm (n), Fenton, Mo., 2,066. 42, Taylor Bailey, Joliet, Ill., 2,053. 43, Abby Ragsdale, Aurora, Ill., 2,048. 44(tie), Kelly Zapf, Lakewood, Colo., and Maria Bulanova, Russia, 2,043. 46(tie), Ashley Rucker (n), Bartlesville, Okla., Emily Peterson (n), West Fargo, N.D., and Kayla Crawford, Silvis, Ill., 2,042. 49, Brittany Smith, Johnston, Iowa, 2,039. 50, Jessica Earnest (n), Nashville, Tenn., 2,034. 51, Birgit Noreiks, Germany, 2,031. 52(tie), Rocio Restrepo, Uniontown, Ohio, Haley Richard, Tipton, Mich., and Rebecca Hagerman (n), Loves Park, Ill., 2,029. 55, Sandra Gongora, Mexico, 2,025. 56, Kayla Pashina, Minnetonka, Minn., 2,024. 57, Giselle Poss, Montgomery, Ill., 2,018. 58, Courtney Jacques, Albany, Ga., 2,017. 59(tie), Julia Bond, Aurora, Ill., and Hope Gramly (n), Aubrey, Texas, 2,014. 61, Zoriani Reyes, Puerto Rico, 2,012. 62, Sharon Powers (n), Lakewood, Colo., 2,011. 63, Megan Allensworth (n), Plainfield, Ill., 2,010. 64, Estefania Cobo, Puerto Rico, 2,001. 65, Missy Parkin, San Clemente, Calif., 2,000. 66(tie), Maria José Rodriguez, Colombia, and Olivia Komorowski, Oshkosh, Wis., 1,997. 68, Olivia Sandham, Saint Joseph, Mo., 1,995. 69, Sandra Maresca, Mamaroneck, N.Y., 1,994. 70, Brianna Andrew, Grand Rapids, Mich., 1,993. 71, Stefanie Johnson, McKinney, Texas, 1,988. 72, Shalin Zulkifli, Malaysia, 1,987. 73, Lauren Pate, Ballwin, Mo., 1,985. 74, Taylor Bulthuis, New Port Richey, Fla., 1,983. 75, Britt́any Pollentier, Cottage Grove, Wis., 1,981. 76, Eryn Jones, Greenfield, Ind., 1,979. 77(tie), Elise Bolton, Merritt Island, Fla., and Christine Gill, Troy, Ill., 1,978. 79, Sarah Gill, Fitchburg, Mass., 1,975. 80, Mallory Clark, Auburn, Maine, 1,973. 81(tie), Wendy Bartaire-Jimenez, France, and Summer Jasmin, Beckley, W.Va., 1,969. 83, Emily Eckhoff (n), Wheat Ridge, Colo., 1,966. 84, Jenny Wonders (n), Roscoe, Ill., 1,963. 85(tie), Heather D'Errico, Rochester, N.Y., and Janis Birschbach, Fond du Lac, Wis., 1,960. 87, Heather Erdei, Omaha, Neb., 1,959. 88, Diana Zavjalova, Latvia, 1,956. 89(tie), Breanna Clemmer, Clover, S.C., and Laura Plazas (n), Bogota, 1,955. 91(tie), Jodi Woessner, Oregon, Ohio, and Serenity Quintero, Aurora, Ill., 1,948. 93, Denisyha Waller (a), Markham, Ill., 1,946. 94, Kerry Smith, New Holland, Pa., 1,945. 95, Danielle Knittle, State College, Pa., 1,943. 96, Heather Melvin, Sioux Falls, S.D., 1,942. 97, Kasey Eaton (n), Wyoming, Mich., 1,941. 98(tie), Melanie McDaniel, Joliet, Ill., and Chelsey Klingler, Grand Rapids, Mich., 1,940. 100, Ana Morales, Guatemala, 1,939. 101, Katie Ann Sopp, White Bear Lake, Minn., 1,936. 102, Melissa Landers, Prairie Grove, Ark., 1,932. 103, Kristin Nieter (n), Homewood, Ill., 1,931. 104, Johanna Puentes (n), Colombia, 1,930. 105, Kirstin Foster (n), Pella, Iowa, 1,929. 106, Kristie Leong (n), Daly City, Calif., 1,926. 107, Nicole Kleutgen, Stevens Point, Wis., 1,924. 108(tie) Terysa Wojnar, New Lenox, Ill., and Itzel Salayet, Puerto Rico, 1,920. 110, Kaylene Bishop, Medical Lake, Wash., 1,919. 111, Kara Mangiola, Spencerport, N.Y., 1,918. 112, Haley Carroll, Williamsville, N.Y., 1,915. 113, Jasmine Snell (n), Papillion, Neb., 1,913. 114, Kelsi Anderson, San Antonio, 1,912. 115, Jennifer Russo, Monmouth Junction, N.J., 1,904. 116, Felicia Wong, Canada, 1,903. 117 (tie), Bailey Gipson, Davison, Mich., and Alexis Neuer, Milton, Pa., 1,902. 119(tie), Maria Kreke (n), Manchester, Mo., and Sarah Sanes (n), Murfreesboro, Tenn., 1,895. 121, Pamela Perez Millan, Puerto Rico, 1,893. 122, Samantha Knight (n), Kalamazoo, Mich., 1,889. 123, Chelsea Raymond, St. Albans, Vt., 1,886. 124, Madison Janack (n), Wichita, Kan., 1,885. 125, Capri Howard, Lynwood, Ill., 1,884. 126, Nichole Hiraoka (n), Daly City, Calif., 1,882. 127, Justyne Vukovich, New Stanton, Pa., 1,881. 128(tie), Jenica Baron, Barrington, Ill., and Ana Bolanos, Guatemala, 1,878. 130, Jennifer Hocurscak, Orange, Conn., 1,871. 131, Ashlee Gonzales-Webb, Quantico, Va., 1,867. 132, Bailey Palmer (n), Ottumwa, Iowa, 1,864. 133, Ashlyn Jamrog, Lacey, Wash., 1,854. 134, Laura Barrios, Guatemala, 1,851. 135, Shawna Strause (n), Tucson, Ariz., 1,847. 136(tie), Sue Cabello, Rockford, Ill., and Courtney Ermisch, Big Bend, Wis., 1,846. 138, Victoria Giardina, Shelby Township, Mich., 1,840. 139, Kaleena Henning-Shannon (a), Omaha, Neb., 1,839. 140, Edith Quintanilla, Guatemala, 1,835. 141, Karen Marcano, Venezuela, 1,833. 142, Barbara Batt (a), Jacksonville, Fla., 1,828. 143, Juliana Botero, Colombia, 1,826. 144, Britney Brown, Norman, Okla., 1,825. 145, Lara Clevenger (n), Edgewater, Fla., 1,820. 146(tie), Sierra Kanemoto (n), Dayton, Ohio, and Amber MacLeod (n), Brick, N.J., 1,816. 148, Kayla Smith (n), Salem, Ill., 1,813. 149(tie), Mari Gallegos (n), Chicago, and Jill Moore (n), Elizabethtown, Pa., 1,805. 151, Jennifer Dovers (n), Sierra Vista, Ariz., 1,803. 152, Claudia Barrios (n), Guatemala, 1,790. 153, Farrand Schneider (a), Essexville, Mich., 1,787. 154, Jen Medon (n), Darien, Ill., 1,784. 155, Sandra Toole (n), Galesburg, Mich., 1,783. 156, Gabriella VanHorn, Lansing, Mich., 1,780. 157, Sarah Smith, Van Meter, Iowa, 1,774. 158, Taishaye Naranjo, Lake Wales, Fla., 1,771. 159, Kayla Bandy, Wichita, Kan., 1,767. 160(tie), Megan Ashley (n), Parma, Ohio, and Melissa Kammerer, Staten Island, N.Y., 1,766. 162, Hayley Dann, Dayton, Ohio, 1,758. 163(tie), Olivia Wallace, Jackson, Mich., and Amanda Sparr (n), Lake Villa, Ill., 1,755. 165, Roberta Vann (n), Downey, Calif., 1,753. 166, Stephanie Dennis, Kingston, Mo., 1,751. 167, Danielle Beeck, Frankfort, Ill., 1,750. 168(tie), Daniela Gonzalez, Riyadh, Fla., and Stephanie DellaBernarda, Vernon Rockville, Conn., 1,747. 170, Emma Grace Dockery (n), Kent, Ohio, 1,743. 171(tie), Lisa Timm, Auburn, Ill., and Samantha Struzynski, Ogdensburg, Wis., 1,731. 173, Kendall Leahy, Carol Stream, Ill., 1,729. 174, Laura Stone, Bloomington, Ill., 1,720. 175, Tina LaCroix, Southampton, Mass., 1,717. 176, Julie Oczepek, Vassar, Mich., 1,706. 177, Samantha Kriner, Houston, 1,705. 178, Danielle Young (n), Loves Park, Ill., 1,696. 179, Mei Yuan Miller (n), Millington, Tenn., 1,694. 180, Alexis Carter, Valparaiso, Ind., 1,689. 181(tie), Rebecca Azurmendi (n), Winnemucca, Nev., and Graciela Dube, Miami, Fla., 1,686. 183, Jennifer DeGroodt, North Little Rock, Ark., 1,684. 184(tie), Nathalie Leon, Guatemala, and Jackie Kosier (n), Sylvania, Ohio, 1,678. 186(tie), Sue Walter, Ringle, Wis., and Alexandra Ross (n), Greenwood, Ind., 1,655. 188, Christina Hartl, Ephrata, Pa., 1,653. 189, Pam Sprow (n), Lakeland, Fla., 1,652. 190, Lanaea Malak (n), Lemont, Ill., 1,641. 191, Nicole Kittredge, St. Johnsbury, Vt., 1,640. 192, Jill Creamer, Redding, Calif., 1,622. 193, Wendy Mann, South Elgin, Ill., 1,620. 194, Ashley Stayer, Cheyenne, Wyo., 1,618. 195, Taylor Diefenderfer, Wichita, Kan., 1,601. 196, Katie Bishop (a), Westland, Mich., 1,600. 197, Ashley Ward, Bloomington, Ill., 1,593. 198, Tabitha Schlupe, Akron, Ohio, 1,560. 199, Michaela Morgan, The Woodlands, Texas, 1,554. 200, Farah Diaz, Tampa, Fla., 1,551. 201, Melissa Rieg (n), Wesley Chapel, Fla., 1,512. 202, Meghan Moore, Cleveland, 1,502. 203, Michelle Sterner (n), Niagara Falls, N.Y., 1,834 (WD). 204, Nichole DePaul, Baytown, Texas, 1,109 (WD

Syracuse drops Friday night pitchers’ duel in Buffalo, 2-0 Buffalo, NY – The Syracuse Mets ran into incredible Buffalo pitching on Friday night, falling 2-0 in a classic pitchers’ duel at Sahlen Field. The two teams combined for just eight hits as the two pitching staffs combined to rack up 14 strikeouts. The game was finished in just an hour and 53 minutes. Buffalo (23-17) starting pitcher Max Castillo was the star of this Friday night affair in Buffalo, as the right-hander was a Rubik’s cube on the mound that Syracuse just did not solve. Castillo, making his first ever Triple-A start, was almost unhittable in a brilliant outing. The 23-year-old went seven scoreless innings, striking out eight Mets batters with just two walks. Only five Syracuse batters reached base against Castillo. The native Venezuelan retired the final seven Mets he faced in order. While Castillo kept Syracuse (14-25) at bay, the Buffalo offense did just enough to secure a victory. The Bisons scored lone runs in the third and sixth innings, two runs that were enough to make sure the Bisons won the ballgame. In the third, Eric Stamets launched a no-doubt home run to left field that made it a 1-0 game. It was the second round-tripper of the season for the native Ohioan. In the sixth, the Bisons scored their second and final run of the game. Nathan Lukes started the inning by lacing a one-hop double off the left-center field wall before advancing to third on an Otto Lopez groundout. Jordan Groshans plated Lukes after that with an RBI single to give Buffalo a 2-0 advantage. Groshans has had an excellent start to the six-game series. In the first four games, the former first-round pick is 5-for-12 with three runs driven in. Lukes has also played well this week, collecting a hit in each game, going a combined 6-for-16 with three doubles. Buffalo relievers Joe Biagini and Matt Gage shut the game down after that, pitching the eighth and ninth innings respectively in 1-2-3 fashion to give Buffalo wins in three of the first four games of the series. The Bisons sat down the final 13 Mets batters in order to complete Buffalo’s 23rd victory of the season. Not to be lost among the Buffalo pitching excellence – the Syracuse pitching staff also turned in a very solid night of work. Four pitchers (Thomas Szapucki, Félix Peña, Locke St. John, and Alex Claudio) combined to allow just two runs on six hits in eight innings without a single walk. Szapucki worked a 1-2-3 inning in a planned one-inning start, followed by four and one-third innings from Peña in a “piggyback” start with two earned runs on five hits. St. John and Claudio each had scoreless outings out of the bullpen to complete the game after that. Claudio has been one of the relievers in the International League this season. In 13 and two-thirds innings across nine relief outings, Claudio has a 1.98 ERA with 13 strikeouts and four walks. Syracuse continues its six-game series at the Buffalo Bisons with a Saturday night matchup set for a 6:05 p.m. first pitch. Mike Montgomery is set to start for the Mets. The left-hander has posted a 5.52 ERA in seven prior Triple-A outings this season.

GAZMINE MASON LEADS OPENING ROUND AT 2022 USBC QUEENS ADDISON, Ill. - Gazmine Mason of Cranston, Rhode Island, averaged more than 243 to snag the overall lead after Round 1 of the 2022 United States Bowling Congress Queens. Mason had a strong start to her week at Stardust Bowl and tossed games of 225, 239, 278, 216 and 259 for a 1,217 five-game total. Ukraine’s Dasha Kovalova, the 2019 USBC Queens champion, was second with 1,195, and Danielle McEwan of Stony Point, New York (1,185), Poland’s Daria Pajak (1,137) and Olivia Farwell of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania (1,135), round out the top five. The Queens is the second event and first major championship on the 2022 Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour schedule. The finals will be broadcast live Tuesday at 7 p.m. Eastern on CBS Sports Network. All qualifying and match-play rounds leading up to the televised finals are streaming live at BowlTV.com. For Mason, the old saying “patience is a virtue,” is exactly the attitude she used to claim the overall lead Thursday. “I'm just staying patient,” said Mason, who cashed at the season-opening PWBA Rockford Open last week. “I think my patience has grown over the past couple years. Sometimes I want to strike right away, but I’m more aware of what’s going on. I’ll tell myself, ‘Hey, you don't have to start out the game with four or five (strikes) in a row. Be patient and let them come to you.’ So, I really think that patience and awareness has been key for me.” Mason will bowl on the “burn” Friday afternoon and will rely on some of the information she learned Thursday to assist but also will let her eyes be her guide as she navigates a different challenge. “I ended on a pair that was a little tighter and had been migrating left throughout the day,” Mason said. “I was around 15 or 16 at the arrows when I made the move right, so tomorrow I’ll see what the first shot does and maybe start around 15 and move left from there. We’ll see what happens. But, who knows? You never know until you throw a ball.” Kovalova began the season with a ninth-place finish at the Rockford Open and has rolled over her success to the Queens this week after firing games of 235, 269, 247, 218 and 226 on the 42-foot lane condition. She spent the offseason working on her mental game and gaining a better understanding of lane play, along with her equipment. It’s paying off early. “I think the good start shows I can do things right,” Kovalova said. “It gives me confidence to believe in myself and what I do on the lanes. And, it shows that all the work I did in the offseason was useful.” Competition resumes Friday with the second round of qualifying at 10 a.m. Eastern. After 15 games, the field will be cut to the top 63 players and Julia Bond of Aurora, Illinois, who is guaranteed a spot in the double-elimination bracket as the defending champion. Bond finished the first round with a 1,011 total and is tied for 62nd place. Match play will begin Sunday, with all matches prior to the stepladder finals featuring a three-game total-pinfall format. Bracket play resumes Monday, with the top five athletes advancing to Tuesday’s stepladder finals on CBS Sports Network. The 2022 Queens champion will take home the $60,000 first-place prize and tiara awarded to the winner. For more information on the USBC Queens, visit BOWL.com/Queens. United States Bowling Congress The United States Bowling Congress serves as the national governing body of bowling as recognized by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). 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 1,519 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. 2022 USBC Queens At Stardust Bowl Addison, Illinois Thursday’s Results QUALIFYING – ROUND 1 (Five games) 1, Gazmine Mason, Cranston, R.I., 1,217. 2, Dasha Kovalova, Ukraine, 1,195. 3, Danielle McEwan, Stony Point, N.Y., 1,185. 4, Daria Pajak, Poland, 1,137. 5, Olivia Farwell (n), Elizabethtown, Pa., 1,135. 6, Liz Kuhlkin, Schenectady, N.Y., 1,128. 7, Caroline Thesier, Mooresville, N.C., 1,124. 8, Jordan Richard, Maumee, Ohio, 1,118. 9, Josie Barnes, Hermitage, Tenn., 1,111. 10, Shannon Pluhowsky, Dayton, Ohio, 1,106. 11, Brandi Kordelewski, Belleville, Ill., 1,104. 12, Sofia Rodriguez Granda (n), Guatemala, 1,093. 13, Ashly Galante, Palm Harbor, Fla., 1,090. 14, Cassandra Leuthold, Lincoln, Neb., 1,089. 15(tie), Juliana Franco (n), Colombia, and Mary Orf, St. Louis, 1,088. 17, Abby Ragsdale, Aurora, Ill., 1,086. 18(tie), Brittany Smith, Johnston, Iowa, and Stephanie Schwartz, Racine, Wis., 1,084. 20, Zoriani Reyes, Bayamon, Puerto Rico, 1,081. 21, Erin McCarthy, Elkhorn, Neb., 1,080. 22(tie), Liz Johnson, Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Cassidy Courey (n), Brooklyn Center, Minn., 1,072. 24(tie), Maranda Pattison (a), Redwood Valley, Calif., and Sydney Brummett, Fort Wayne, Ind., 1,068. 26, Clara Guerrero, Colombia, 1,066. 27, Jen Higgins, Lewis Center, Ohio, 1,064. 28, Kayla Pashina, Minnetonka, Minn., 1,062. 29, Kayla Crawford, Silvis, Ill., 1,060. 30, Maria Bulanova, Russia, 1,059. 31, Kelly Kulick, Union, N.J., 1,058. 32, Marissa Allison (n), Sylvania, Ohio, 1,054. 33(tie), Estefania Cobo, Puerto Rico, and Denisyha Waller (a), Markham, Ill., 1,050. 35, Birgit Noreiks, Germany, 1,044. 36(tie), Verity Crawley, England, Kristin Quah, Singapore, and Itzel Salayet, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1,040. 39, Diandra Asbaty, Chicago, 1,038. 40, Stefanie Johnson, McKinney, Texas, 1,037. 41, Courtney Jacques, Albany, Ga., 1,036. 42, Summer Jasmin, Beckley, W.Va., 1,035. 43, Amanda Flood (n), Brandon, Fla., 1,034. 44, Shannon Sellens (n), Long Beach, N.Y., 1,033. 45, Bailey Palmer (n), Ottumwa, Iowa, 1,032. 46, Carlene Beyer, Ogdensburg, Wis., 1,030. 47, Megan Allensworth (n), Plainfield, Ill., 1,029. 48, Bryanna Coté, Tucson, Ariz., 1,027. 49(tie), Olivia Sandham, Saint Joseph, Mo., and Robin Orlikowski (n), Grand Rapids, Mich., 1,026. 51, Sharon Powers (n), Lakewood, Colo., 1,023. 52, Brianna Andrew, Grand Rapids, Mich., 1,020. 53(tie), Nicole Kleutgen, Stevens Point, Wis., and Emily Peterson (n), West Fargo, N.D., 1,018. 55, Wendy Bartaire-Jimenez, France, 1,017. 56(tie), Katelyn Zwiefelhofer (a), Racine, Wis., and Chelsey Klingler, Grand Rapids, Mich., 1,015. 58, Sandra Gongora, Mexico, 1,014. 59(tie), Terysa Wojnar, New Lenox, Ill., and Rebecca Hagerman (n), Loves Park, Ill., 1,013. 61, Hope Gramly (n), Aubrey, Texas, 1,012. 62(tie), Shannon Grimm (n), Fenton, Mo., Jenny Wonders (n), Roscoe, Ill., Haley Richard, Tipton, Mich., and Julia Bond, Aurora, Ill., 1,011. 66, Kerry Smith, New Holland, Pa., 1,010. 67, Christine Gill, Troy, Ill., 1,008. 68, Emily Eckhoff (n), Wheat Ridge, Colo., 1,005. 69, Danielle Knittle, State College, Pa., 999. 70, Olivia Komorowski, Oshkosh, Wis., 997. 71, Elise Bolton, Merritt Island, Fla., 996. 72(tie), Maryssa Carey (n), Hobart, Ind., and Sandra Maresca, Mamaroneck, N.Y., 994. 74(tie), Shannon O'Keefe, Belleville, Ill., Lindsay Boomershine, Perry, Utah, Rocio Restrepo, Uniontown, Ohio, and Eryn Jones, Greenfield, Ind., 993. 78, Missy Parkin, San Clemente, Calif., 991. 79, Shalin Zulkifli, Malaysia, 990. 80, Kaleena Henning-Shannon (a), Omaha, Neb., 988. 81, Diana Zavjalova, Latvia, 985. 82, Taylor Bailey, Joliet, Ill., 984. 83(tie), Courtney Ermisch, Big Bend, Wis., and Katie Ann Sopp, White Bear Lake, Minn., 980. 85, Madison Janack (n), Wichita, Kan., 978. 86, Stephanie Zavala, Downey, Calif., 977. 87(tie), Jasmine Snell (n), Papillion, Neb., Janis Birschbach, Fond du Lac, Wis., Chelsea Raymond, St. Albans, Vt., and Serenity Quintero, Aurora, Ill., 975. 91(tie), Pamela Perez Millan, Carolina, Puerto Rico, and Kelly Zapf, Lakewood, Colo., 972. 93, Johanna Puentes (n), Colombia, 971. 94, Justyne Vukovich, New Stanton, Pa., 970. 95, Kaylene Bishop, Medical Lake, Wash., 969. 96(tie), Laura Barrios, Guatemala, and Ashley Rucker (n), Bartlesville, Okla., 968. 98, Sarah Gill, Fitchburg, Mass., 967. 99(tie), Brittany Pollentier, Cottage Grove, Wis., Kristin Nieter (n), Homewood, Ill., Edith Quintanilla, Guatemala, and Sue Cabello, Rockford, Ill., 965. 103(tie), Jessica Earnest (n), Nashville, Tenn., and Barbara Batt (a), Jacksonville, Fla., 962. 105(tie), Karen Marcano, Venezuela, Heather D'Errico, Rochester, N.Y., and Maria José Rodriguez, Colombia, 961. 108, Giselle Poss, Montgomery, Ill., 960. 109(tie), Alexis Neuer, Milton, Pa., and Capri Howard, Lynwood, Ill., 959. 111, Sarah Sanes (n), Murfreesboro, Tenn., 957. 112(tie), Kirstin Foster (n), Pella, Iowa, and Kasey Eaton (n), Wyoming, Mich., 956. 114(tie), Jodi Woessner, Oregon, Ohio, and Melissa Kammerer, Staten Island, N.Y., 954. 116(tie), Taylor Bulthuis, New Port Richey, Fla., and Heather Melvin, Sioux Falls, S.D., 952. 118, Samantha Knight (n), Kalamazoo, Mich., 950. 119(tie), Sarah Smith, Van Meter, Iowa, Laura Plazas (n), Bogota, and Elysia Current, Ephrata, Pa., 947. 122(tie), Bailey Gipson, Davison, Mich., and Danielle Beeck, Frankfort, Ill., 946. 124(tie), Nichole Hiraoka (n), Daly City, Calif., and Kristie Leong (n), Daly City, Calif., 945. 126(tie), Melanie McDaniel, Joliet, Ill., Amanda Sparr (n), Lake Villa, Ill., and Gabriella VanHorn, Lansing, Mich., 943. 129(tie), Lauren Pate, Ballwin, Mo., and Haley Carroll, Williamsville, N.Y., 941. 131, Melissa Landers, Prairie Grove, Ark., 939. 132, Mallory Clark, Auburn, Maine, 938. 133, Victoria Giardina, Shelby Township, Mich., 934. 134, Farrand Schneider (a), Essexville, Mich., 931. 135, Shawna Strause (n), Tucson, Ariz., 929. 136(tie), Heather Erdei, Omaha, Neb., and Jill Moore (n), Elizabethtown, Pa., 927. 138, Graciela Dube, Miami, Fla., 926. 139(tie), Kara Mangiola, Spencerport, N.Y., and Michelle Sterner (n), Niagara Falls, N.Y., 921. 141, Ana Bolanos, Guatemala, 920. 142, Breanna Clemmer, Clover, S.C., 918. 143, Julie Oczepek, Vassar, Mich., 917. 144, Jennifer Hocurscak, Orange, Conn., 916. 145, Stephanie Dennis, Kingston, Mo., 915. 146, Ana Morales, Guatemala, 914. 147(tie), Kayla Smith (n), Salem, Ill., Britney Brown, Norman, Okla., and Amber MacLeod (n), Brick, N.J., 912. 150, Ashlee Gonzales-Webb, Quantico, Va., 909. 151, Sierra Kanemoto (n), Dayton, Ohio, 907. 152, Hayley Dann, Dayton, Ohio, 905. 153, Jen Medon (n), Darien, Ill., 904. 154, Maria Kreke (n), Manchester, Mo., 903. 155(tie), Sandra Toole (n), Galesburg, Mich., and Kayla Bandy, Wichita, Kan., 896. 157(tie), Kelsi Anderson, San Antonio, and Ashley Ward, Bloomington, Ill., 895. 159, Tina LaCroix, Southampton, Mass., 893. 160, Mari Gallegos (n), Chicago, 888. 161(tie), Jennifer Russo, Monmouth Junction, N.J., and Jackie Kosier (n), Sylvania, Ohio, 887. 163, Olivia Wallace, Jackson, Mich., 886. 164, Roberta Vann (n), Downey, Calif., 885. 165, Stephanie Della Bernarda, Vernon Rockville, Conn., 883. 166, Juliana Botero, Colombia, 880. 167, Jenica Baron, Barrington, Ill., 879. 168, Alexandra Ross (n), Greenwood, Ind., 877. 169, Jennifer DeGroodt, North Little Rock, Ark., 874. 170, Jennifer Dovers (n), Sierra Vista, Ariz., 873. 171, Taishaye Naranjo, Lake Wales, Fla., 868. 172, Rebecca Azurmendi (n), Winnemucca, Nev., 867. 173, Felicia Wong, Canada, 865. 174(tie), Kendall Leahy, Carol Stream, Ill., and Claudia Barrios (n), Guatemala, 862. 176, Samantha Kriner, Houston, 859. 177, Nathalie Leon, Guatemala, 855. 178, Samantha Struzynski, Ogdensburg, Wis., 849. 179(tie), Lanaea Malak (n), Lemont, Ill., and Mei Yuan Miller (n), Millington, Tenn., 847. 181, Sue Walter, Ringle, Wis., 846. 182, Nicole Kittredge, St. Johnsbury, Vt., 844. 183(tie), Daniela Gonzalez, Riyadh, Fla., and Ashlyn Jamrog, Lacey, Wash., 839. 185, Megan Ashley (n), Parma, Ohio, 837. 186, Laura Stone, Bloomington, Ill., 835. 187, Pam Sprow (n), Lakeland, Fla., 827. 188(tie), Ashley Stayer, Cheyenne, Wyo., and Taylor Diefenderfer, Wichita, Kan., 826. 190, Emma Grace Dockery (n), Kent, Ohio, 823. 191, Lara Clevenger (n), Edgewater, Fla., 822. 192, Christina Hartl, Ephrata, Pa., 819. 193(tie), Jill Creamer, Redding, Calif., and Lisa Timm, Auburn, Ill., 818. 195, Nichole DePaul, Baytown, Texas, 807. 196, Wendy Mann, South Elgin, Ill., 804. 197, Katie Bishop (a), Westland, Mich., 793. 198, Danielle Young (n), Loves Park, Ill., 767. 199, Michaela Morgan, The Woodlands, Texas, 763. 200, Meghan Moore, Cleveland, 761. 201, Alexis Carter, Valparaiso, Ind., 736. 202, Farah Diaz, Tampa, Fla., 735. 203, Melissa Rieg (n), Wesley Chapel, Fla., 721. 204, Tabitha Schlupe, Akron, Ohio, 681.

Syracuse splits Thursday Afternoon doubleheader at Buffalo Buffalo, NY – The Syracuse Mets split Thursday afternoon’s doubleheader against the Buffalo Bisons with Syracuse wiining the first game, 1-0, in eight innings before losing the second game, 4-1. The Mets are now 4-5 in the first nine games of their 12-game road trip. Game one of Thursday’s doubleheader was highlighted by outstanding starting pitching. Buffalo’s (22-17) Nick Allgeyer kept Syracuse off schedule nearly the entire game, hurling five and two-thirds scoreless innings with six strikeouts and just one walk. Syracuse (14-24) did have its chances to score off Allgeyer, however. The best shot for the Mets came in the fourth when a walk to Tzu-Wei Lin plus a Mark Vientos single and a hit batter loaded up the bases. Carlos Cortes came to the plate with the bags full and two outs, but Allgeyer induced a groundout to leave the bases loaded. The Mets ended up stranding six runners on base during Allgeyer’s stint on the mound, including three runners in scoring position and two runners on third base. On the other side, Connor Grey was on point for Syracuse. The right-hander did not allow a hit in six excellent frames, striking out seven while scattering two walks and six hits. Like Allgeyer, Grey had to dance around some danger at some points during his start. His greatest escape came in his final inning of work in the sixth when the Bisons managed to load the bases with nobody out via three straight singles to start the inning. Otto Lopez came to the plate with the bags full and nobody out, which commenced Grey’s escape act. Lopez chopped a ground ball to short, with Mets shortstop Tzu-Wei Lin firing home to get the lead run on a force out, and after catcher Nick Meyer caught the ball, he whipped a throw to third base, forcing out Jordan Groshans to make it a double play. Grey completed the inning himself, picking off Samad Taylor at second base to evacuate the bases-loaded jam without a run coming across home plate. The game remained tied at zero into extra innings when Syracuse finally took the lead for good. As is custom in the minor leagues, the first extra inning (the eighth inning as part of a seven-inning doubleheader game) started with Cody Bohanek at second base as Syracuse’s free runner. Johneshwy Fargas advanced Bohanek to third via a fly out to center field. Lin then followed with a single back up the middle that scored Bohanek and put the Mets in front for good, 1-0. Yoan López made the 1-0 lead hold up in the bottom of the eighth, inducing three straight groundouts to leave Eric Stamets at third and give Syracuse the win in the first half of Thursday’s doubleheader. The second game of the doubleheader would go Buffalo’s way, as the Bisons did their scoring consistently and in slow drips throughout the game. They scored single runs in the first, second, fourth and fifth innings en route to a 4-1 victory, with a couple of players grabbing the headlines. Cavan Biggio walked twice and scored two runs with Jordan Groshans driving Biggio in both times he reached base. Biggio has scored four runs in the first three games of the series. In fact, all but one player in the Bisons starting lineup reached base at least once in the second game of Thursday’s doubleheader. Buffalo’s pitching staff made sure the four runs would stand up, as Jeremy Beasley, Brandon Eisert, Trent Thornton and Adrian Hernandez combined to allow just one Syracuse run on five hits in the second game of the doubleheader. Fargas produced the Mets only run, lining a hanging curveball from Beasley over the left-field wall in the third to briefly tie the game at one. Fargas had three hits combined between both games of the doubleheader, including a double in the first game. Syracuse continues its six-game series at Buffalo with a Friday night matchup. Left-hander Mike Montgomery is set to start for the Mets. The left-hander has posted an ERA of 5.52 in seven prior Triple-A outings this season. First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m.

Syracuse drops series opener to hot-hitting Buffalo, 9-3 Buffalo, NY – The Syracuse Mets fell to the Buffalo Bisons, 9-3, in Tuesday night’s series opener at Sahlen Field on a chilly mid-May night. The Mets are now 3-4 on their 12-game road trip. After three scoreless innings to start the game, Buffalo (21-16) got on the board via some extra-base power in the fourth. A groundout started the frame, followed by Otto Lopez tripling down the right-field line and soon trotting home when the next batter, Cullen Large, golfed a two-run home run over the left-field fence to put Buffalo up, 2-0. It was the first homer of the season for the 26-year-old. The Bisons put the game out of reach with five more runs in the bottom of the fifth. The home team sent nine batters to the plate in the inning, coupling four hits with two pivotal errors to make it a 7-0 advantage. The biggest blow of the frame was a two-run double from Lopez, who had an excellent night at the plate. The 23-year-old had two extra-base hits (a double and a triple) with two runs scored and two runs driven in. Samad Taylor and Gabriel Moreno also drove in runs in the fifth inning. Buffalo tacked on another run in the sixth and made it 8-0 when Gabriel Moreno doubled home Cavan Biggio. Moreno, the top prospect in the Blue Jays system, was nearly unstoppable on Tuesday night. The catcher went 4-for-5 with two doubles, a stolen base, a run scored, and two runs driven in. Bisons starting pitcher Casey Lawrence was given ample run support, but the starter for Buffalo didn’t really need it. The right-hander twirled an absolute gem, allowing just one run on four hits in seven innings with nine strikeouts. Lawrence attacked the strike zone, throwing 55 strikes on 77 pitches with zero walks. The 34-year-old now has a 2.55 ERA in six starts this season, including 33 strikeouts in 35 and one-third innings of work. To the Mets credit, they did not quit at the plate late in the game with the lopsided score. Syracuse (13-23) scored in the seventh when Daniel Palka singled with one out, moved to third on a Travis Blankenhorn double, and scored on an RBI groundout by Nick Meyer to make it an 8-1 game. Then, in the eighth, Nick Plummer smacked a two-run home run with two outs to make it 8-3 Buffalo. Plummer now has six home runs in 21 Triple-A games this season. The former first-round pick has hits in four straight games, going 6-for-17 (a .353 batting average) during that time with two home runs and eight runs driven in. The Bisons completed the game’s scoring in the eighth on an RBI double from Nathan Lukes for a 9-3 lead. Buffalo brought the thunder at the plate on Tuesday night, rapping out 12 hits, including seven extra-base knocks. Syracuse continues its six-game series at the Buffalo Bisons with a Wednesday night matchup set for a 6:05 p.m. first pitch. Right-hander Connor Grey is set to start for the Mets, opposed by left-hander Nick Allgeyer for the Bisons.

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS WEEKLY GLANCE (For May 11 – 17, 2022) Three-time USBC Open Championships titlist takes Regular All-Events lead Brian Waliczek of Frankenmuth, Michigan, rolled three strikes in his final frame of singles May 15 at the 2022 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships to take the lead in Regular All-Events with a 2,241 total. The 44-year-old right-hander needed the first strike for the chance to take the outright lead at the South Point Bowling Plaza, and he finished with a 256 game for a 746 series. He added sets of 750 in doubles and 745 in team to average 249 for his nine games. Brett Cunningham of Clay, New York, had held the lead with 2,220. Waliczek is a three-time Eagle winner with Team NABR of Fairport, New York (2015 and 2017 Regular Team, 2017 Team All-Events). The team also made a run at the Team All-Events record before settling into second place with a 10,538 total. DiLaura Brothers 1 of Clinton Township, Michigan, leads Team All-Events at the 2022 USBC Open Championships with a record score of 10,585. Waliczek was joined by three-time titlist Adam Barta (2,188), four-time Eagle winner Mike Rose Jr. (2,154), three-time champion Scott Pohl (2,059) and 2013 Regular Team titlist Vernon Peterson (1,896). Barta moved into second place in Regular Singles (790) and seventh in Regular All-Events. Waliczek and Christopher Lamb of Rochester, New York, took over fourth place in Regular Doubles with a 1,471 total. Lamb was part of Team NABR’s crossing team, Lightning Strikes Pro Shop, which also eclipsed the 10,000 total in Team All-Events and is in fifth place with 10,116. Troy McClure led Lightning Strikes Pro Shop with a 2,114 all-events total and was joined by Kevin Donovan (2,093), Kyle Keegan (2,033), Lamb (1,950) and Robert Wiley (1,926). Perfect game powers two-time titlist to Regular Singles lead in Las Vegas Four bowlers connected for 300 games this week at the 2022 USBC Open Championships, including two-time titlist Jeff Nimke of Appleton, Wisconsin, on his way to the lead in Regular Singles with 796. The 60-year-old right-hander rolled games of 257, 300 and 239 on May 14 to become the 26th bowler at the 2022 event to achieve perfection at the South Point Bowling Plaza. Nimke also became the 36th bowler in tournament history to roll multiple 300s at the Open Championships. His first perfect game came in doubles at the 2015 event in El Paso, Texas. Heading into his final frame, Nimke needed two strikes and three pins to take the outright lead from David Jecko of Whitesboro, New York, who held the lead with 788. He rolled three strikes to finish the game. Nimke is the 1993 Regular All-Events champion and won the Regular Team title at the 1998 event. He made his 40th consecutive tournament appearance in 2022. The day before Nimke’s run at perfection and the lead, three bowlers rolled 300 during their team competition at South Point. Jack Sullivan of Bensenville, Illinois, was the first to connect for 300, finishing his team set with 19 consecutive strikes for a 716 series. Cody Roedner of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, and James Wakefield Jr. of Oak Lawn, Illinois, rolled their 300s while competing on the same pair of lanes during the same game May 13. Roedner finished his perfect game first in Game 2 of their team set, and Wakefield joined him on the next delivery as they alternated shots in the 10th frame. Roedner finished with a 680 series, and Wakefield had a 750 set. Ohio bowler sets record to take lead in Standard Singles at 2022 Open Championships Sky Gettys of Thornville, Ohio, posted the highest singles score since the introduction of the Standard Division in 2017 to move to the top of the leaderboard May 11 at the 2022 USBC Open Championships. The 61-year-old right-hander rolled games of 259, 227 and 277 to finish with a 763 series. Mike Paulsen of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, had held the lead and Standard Singles record with 718. In his 36th tournament appearance, Gettys also added sets of 612 in doubles and 572 in team to take over third place in Standard All-Events with a 1,947 total. The Standard Division features bowlers with entering averages of 156-175. New York pair takes over top spot in Classified Doubles at South Point Bowling Plaza Ronald Jackson of Stone Ridge, New York, and Terri Donahue of Ulster Park, New York, took over the top spot in Classified Doubles with a 1,165 total at the 2022 USBC Open Championships. Jackson, a 36-year-old right-hander, led the way May 16 with games of 172, 237 and 234 for a 643 series at the South Point Bowling Plaza, while Donahue, a 51-year-old right-hander, added 164, 187 and 171 for a 522 set. Anthony Carvalho of Morgan Hill, California, and John Brazzillo of Los Banos, California, had held the lead with 1,153. Classified Doubles features bowlers with combined entering averages of 310 and below. Three bowlers make 50th appearance at Open Championships The 50-Year Club at the USBC Open Championships continues to grow as three new members celebrated their milestone appearance at the South Point Bowling Plaza. Neil Sinclair of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, made his 50th tournament appearance May 10. His first visit to the tournament was at the 1970 event in Knoxville, Tennessee. Jack Pentek of Chardon, Ohio, celebrated his fifth decade at the Open Championships on May 14. He began his tournament career at the 1971 event in Detroit. Chicago’s John King was the final bowler of the week to make his milestone march at South Point. His first appearance was at the 1970 event. King became the 22nd bowler at the 2022 event to join the 50-Year Club on May 14. Each bowler received a plaque, chevron and diamond lapel pin to commemorate their longevity at the event. A look ahead Three bowlers are scheduled to make a milestone appearance at the 2022 USBC Open Championships during the same squad May 22. Two of those bowlers – Robert Teeters of Lapel, Indiana, and Mike Schmid of Minneapolis – will add onto their legacies at the event as they make their 65th and 60th tournament appearances, respectively. Both Teeters and Schmid are members of the 100,000-Pin Club at the Open Championships. Teeters has knocked over 105,821 pins in his first 64 visits, and Schmid has toppled 101,966 pins through 59 appearances. The third bowler to join the excitement May 22 will be Lawrence Kubiak of Daytona Beach, California. Kubiak will be making his 50th tournament appearance. All three bowlers will be honored for the longevity prior to the start of their team competition at 2 p.m. Pacific. For more information on the Open Championships, visit BOWL.com/OpenChamp. Visit us on Facebook at the official USBC Open Championships page. United States Bowling Congress The United States Bowling Congress serves as the national governing body of bowling as recognized by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). 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 1,519 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. 2022 USBC OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS South Point Bowling Plaza Las Vegas (Division leaders with hometown and pinfall) As of May 17, 2022 REGULAR DIVISION Team (Combined averages of 876 and above) 1, Storm Products Inc. 1 (Matthew McNiel, Jon Rakoski, Justin Veitch, David Langer, Ronald Mohr), Alva, Fla., 3,486. 2, DiLaura Brothers 1, Clinton Township, Mich., 3,468. 3, Ballard’s Bowling Academy 3, Keller, Texas, 3,426. 4, Ten Pin Alley 300, Fitchburg, Wis., 3,403. 5, Team NABR, Fairport, N.Y., 3,398. 6, Supreme Deck, Grand Haven, Mich., 3,372. 7, Next Gen Pro Shop 1, Chillicothe, Ohio, 3,358. 8, S.W.O.R.D., Rochester, N.Y., 3,357. 9, Frost Memorial Team 45, Piscataway, N.J., 3,356. 10, Donald Pyle Team 1, Wilmington, Del., 3,353. Doubles (Combined averages of 351 and above) 1, Nick Powanda, San Diego/Tony Odom, Palm Springs, Calif., 1,518. 2, David Jecko, Whitesboro, N.Y./Steven Arehart, Holland Patent, N.Y., 1,485. 3, Chris Barnes, Denton, Texas/Billy Rogers, Denison, Texas, 1,479. 4, Christopher Lamb, Rochester, N.Y./Brian Waliczek, Frankenmuth, Mich., 1,471. 5, Jay Lang, Sterling Heights, Mich./Ronnie Sparks Jr., Redford, Mich., 1,455. 6, Brett Cunningham, Clay, N.Y./Michael Tryniski, Fulton, N.Y., 1,440. 7(tie), Andrew Carson, York, Pa./Scott Kinkaid, Elizabethtown, Pa., and Brandon St. Onge/Drew Markwardt, Zephyrhills, Fla., 1,433. 9, Perry Crowell IV, St. Clair Shores, Mich./Jeffrey Mastny, Arlington, Neb., 1,431. 10, Joseph Hutchings/Benjamin Hill, Marshall, Mich., 1,426. Singles (Averages of 176 and above) 1, Jeff Nimke, Appleton, Wis., 796. 2, Adam Barta, Girard, Ohio, 790. 3, David Jecko, Whitesboro, N.Y., 788. 4, Steven Arehart, Holland Patent, N.Y., 787. 5, Brandon St. Onge, Zephyrhills, Fla., 781. 6, DJ Archer, Simpsonville, S.C., 778. 7, Sam Cantrell, Roseville, Calif., 777. 8, Robert Rose Jr., Melvindale, Mich., 775. 9, Jeff Carroll, Missoula, Mont., 773. 10, Ryan Schlotfeld, Lincoln, Neb., 772. All-Events (Averages of 176 and above) 1, Brian Waliczek, Frankenmuth, Mich., 2,241. 2, Brett Cunningham, Clay, N.Y., 2,220. 3, David Jecko, Whitesboro, N.Y., 2,212. 4, Ronnie Sparks Jr., Redford, Mich., 2,201. 5(tie), Perry Crowell IV, St. Clair Shores, Mich., and Chris Barnes, Denton, Texas, 2,197. 7, Adam Barta, Girard, Ohio, 2,188. 8, Ryan Volcko, Liverpool, N.Y., 2,181. 9, Jon Breckel, Mandan, N.D., 2,177. 10, Aaron Pawloski, Brentwood, Calif., 2,171. Team All-Events 1, DiLaura Brothers 1 (Jay Lang, John Buffa, Ryan VanHecke, John Kelley, Ronnie Sparks Jr.), Clinton Township, Mich., 10,585. 2, Team NABR, Fairport, N.Y., 10,538. 3, Mento Produce, Baldwinsville, N.Y., 10,444. 4, Maximum Potential Pro Shop, Baldwinsville, N.Y., 10,140. 5, Lightning Strikes Pro Shop, Rochester, N.Y., 10,116. 6, Him Bowling Team 14, Chula Vista, Calif., 10,057. 7, Vi Jines Bar, Ingleside, Ill., 9,982. 8, Big O Tires, Oakley, Calif., 9,981. 9, Red Carpet Lanes, Ocala, Fla., 9,976. 10, Supreme Deck, Grand Haven, Mich., 9,917. STANDARD DIVISION Team (Combined averages of 776-875) 1, Lemont Bandits (Jason Surges, Steve Sereyka, Ronald Sereyka, Stephen Lewis, Ronald Demco), Oak Lawn, Ill., 3,097. 2, Cinderella Shoes, Bradley, Ill., 3,005. 3, Imperial Lanes, Clinton, Iowa, 2,977. 4, Sweetheart Tenpin Bowling, Loveland, Colo., 2,970. 5(tie), Merrill 2, Mondovi, Wis., and Bowlers Pro Shop 3, Denham Springs, La., 2,967. 7, Kneel for the Cross, Villa Park, Ill., 2,966. 8, Ampro, New Haven, Ind., 2,958. 9, Go Nuts for Kokonuts, Providence, R.I., 2,943. 10, Parkway Bowl Team 1, Lakeside, Calif., 2,936. Doubles (Combined Averages of 311-350) 1, Richard Oakes Jr., Fresno, Calif./Joe Loper, Cottonwood, Ariz., 1,362. 2, Douglas Becht, San Tan Valley, Ariz./Lee Rottman, Sherrard, Ill., 1,360. 3, Michael Schaal, Slinger, Wis./Wade Bisick, Oconto Falls, Wis., 1,320. 4, Michael Steppert, Weston, Wis./Dan Cherek, Wausau, Wis., 1,312. 5, Anthony Dann, Dayton, Ohio/Sheldon Short, Huber Heights, Ohio, 1,291. 6, Eric Davis, Fall Creek, Wis./Michael Holzhueter, Menomonie, Wis., 1,287. 7, Raffy Stodomingo, Torrance, Calif./Hermie LaBaquin, Cerritos, Calif., 1,267. 8, Brad Suttorp/Ron Morrison, Columbus, Ohio, 1,258. 9, Keith Betts/Bryan Miloshoff, Griffith, Ind., 1,257. 10, Michael Wilcox, Decatur, Ill./Michael Parnell, Springfield, Ill., 1,254. Singles (Averages of 156-175) 1, Sky Gettys, Thronville, Ohio, 763. 2, Mike Paulsen, Myrtle Beach, S.C., 718. 3, Edward Zurawski, Woodstock, Ill., 716. 4(tie), William Kolstad, Mendota Heights, Minn. and Richard Zaitonia, Chesterfield, Mich., 714. 6, Daryl Stephens, Gilbert, Ariz., 705. 7, Monte Steenson, Lincoln, Neb., 703. 8(tie), Richard Howerton, University Place, Wash., and Gregory Box, Waukesha, Wis., 701. 10, Walter Shaft, Freeland, Mich., 700. All-Events (Averages of 156-175) 1, Gregory Witt, Phoenix, 1,982. 2, Dean Bruinsma, Clear Lake, S.D., 1,959. 3, Sky Gettys, Thornville, Ohio, 1,947. 4, David Lee, South Bound Brook, N.J., 1,944. 5, James Lamb, Rock Hill, S.C., 1,935. 6, Joe Loper, Cottonwood, Ariz., 1,930. 7, Steve Bowling, Union, Ky., 1,910. 8, Brad Suttorp, Columbus, Ohio, 1,907. 9, Gregory Box, Waukesha, Wis., 1,902. 10, Allen Jackson, Belle Plaine, Minn., 1,898. CLASSIFIED DIVISION Team (Combined averages of 775 and below) 1, Alamo City PINs (Miguel Villarreal, Frances Villarreal, Ruben Rodriguez, Luis Ramirez, Robert Rosas), Helotes, Texas, 2,788. 2, Witt’s Classified Family Affair, Phoenix, 2,681. 3, Rocky Mountain Insurance Group, Clancy, Mont., 2,677. 4, BG Pizza Hut, Fostoria, Ohio, 2,669. 5, Farmers Grain, Greenville, Miss., 2,668. 6, Halos, Bloomington, Ill., 2,662. 7, Walker Farms, Portales, N.M., 2,648. 8, King Pin Lanes Team 3, Campbellsport, Wis., 2,629. 9, Northern New Mexico Elite, Ohkay Owingeh, N.M., 2,611. 10, Sam Harren Team 2, Jackson, Mich., 2,609. Doubles (Combined averages of 310 and below) 1, Terri Donahue, Ulster Park, N.Y./Ronald Jackson, Stone Ridge, N.Y., 1,165. 2, John Brazzillo, Los Banos, Calif./Anthony Carvalho, Morgan Hill, Calif., 1,153. 3, Betsy Nigh/Nathan Nigh, Rushville, Ind., 1,138. 4, Arick Shibata, Hilo, Hawaii/Ricky Torres Jr., Kea’au, Hawaii, 1,132. 5, Ryan Thebarge, Windham, Maine/Dan Boothby, Buxton, Maine, 1,125. 6, Linda Carlson/Vernon Carlson, Slaughter, La., 1,115. 7, Kurtis Weber, Carrollton, Ill./James Weder, Winchester, Ill., 1,113. 8, James Retta/Shawn Mullings, Littleton, Colo., 1,110. 9, Jason Klimek, Glenwood, Minn./David Corneliusen, Alexandria, Minn., 1,109. 10(tie), Shiong Chu, San Gabriel, Calif./Todd Van, Temple City, Calif., and Carolyn Flanders, Greenbriar, Tenn./Darwin Diaz, Santa Ana, Calif., 1,107. Singles (Averages of 155 and below) 1, Ronald Hilliard, Lancaster, Calif., 665. 2, Hunter Reber, Cedar City, Utah, 657. 3, John Lesner, Cave Creek, Ariz., 653. 4, Edwin Humbert, Strasburg, Colo., 644. 5(tie), Dean Crick, Waddell, Ariz., and Benjamin Tingue, Stafford, Va., 636. 7, Billy Duvall, Bloomington, Ind., 633. 8, David Granados, El Centro, Calif., 632. 9, Chad Clapp, Casa Grande, Ariz., 630. 10, Travis Spier, Sioux Falls, S.D., 629. All-Events (Averages of 155 and below) 1, Ronald Hilliard, Lancaster, Calif., 1,824. 2, Tyler O’Neill, Mount Vernon, Iowa, 1,783. 3, Wayne Eaves, Boynton Beach, Fla.,1,774. 4, Bruce Heekin, Woodinville, Wash., 1,744. 5, Mitch Jones, Costa Mesa, Calif., 1,734. 6, Carl Schwabe, Waynetown, Ind., 1,730. 7, Zachary Watson, Thornton, Colo., 1,728. 8(tie), Jose Ruiz, Brighton, Colo., and Drew Manor, Winona, Minn., 1,723. 10. Edmund Manning, Pahrump, Nev., 1,718. # # #

- MEDIA ALERT - NITRO CIRCUS RESCHEDULES BINGHAMTON SHOW TO SEPTEMBER 2022 Mirabito Stadium New Date: Saturday, September 10 All Tickets from Original Date Will Be Honored; Tickets for New Show Remain On Sale BINGHAMTON, NY - Due to travel-related scheduling issues, Nitro Circus is rescheduling its Binghamton show at Mirabito Stadium to Saturday, September 10, 2022. All tickets from the original June 18th date will be honored. Ticketholders do not need to take any additional action in order to attend on September 10th. Nitro Circus regrets any inconvenience to its fans but looks forward to seeing them in September. Refunds for fans unable to make the new date will be available for seven days following the announcement of the new date (ending on Monday, May 23rd). Tickets for the new show date are on sale and are available for purchase at bingrp.com or nitrocircus.com. For More Information: Greg Terlizzi Thrill One Sports & Entertainment greg@thrillone.com

May 15, 2022 STEFANIE JOHNSON CLIMBS LADDER TO WIN 2022 PWBA ROCKFORD OPEN ROCKFORD, Ill. - When the Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour returned to The Cherry Bowl this week, the expectation for a special performance came along with it. Stefanie Johnson of McKinney, Texas, had no problem providing the highlights while etching her name into the history book Sunday when she defeated Liz Kuhlkin of Schenectady, New York, 228-203, to run the stepladder and win the PWBA Rockford Open. The 38-year-old right-hander notched her fourth career PWBA Tour victory and claimed the $20,000 top prize. The stepladder was broadcast live on CBS Sports Network. In the title match, Johnson began with an early double, but she threw a split in the third frame to give Kuhlkin her first lead, after she began the match with a strike and three consecutive spares. Johnson reclaimed the lead after tossing five consecutive strikes, starting in the fourth frame. Kuhlkin kept things close by remaining clean, adding a double in the sixth and seventh frames. Kuhlkin rolled a key strike in the ninth, which put some pressure on Johnson prior to her ninth frame. After a spare in the ninth, Johnson needed two strikes in the 10th to win the title, and she delivered when it mattered most on the 39-foot oil pattern. In the final game of Saturday's Round of 12, Johnson needed marks in the ninth and 10th frames to secure her spot in the finals and delivered then, too. “During the entire stepladder, my thought process never changed,” said Johnson, who won her first title since 2018. “I knew I just had to commit to making a good shot and let the universe work how it works. My opponents bowled well, and I just needed to bowl better than them, and that's really the only thing I had control over. I made a couple bad shots and talked to the reps, and we just tried to stay ahead of the transition anyway. I think ultimately that's kind of what got me into the winner's circle.” Johnson, like many others, was directly impacted by the PWBA’s absence following the 2003 season. She was a collegiate standout at Central Florida, but unfortunately was unable to showcase her talent at the professional level. Although the wait was longer than expected, Johnson finally got the chance to compete as a professional at The Cherry Bowl after an appearance as a collegiate player in 2006, helping Central Florida to a runner-up finish at the Intercollegiate Team Championships. The ties to the center run deep as her collegiate coach, United States Bowling Congress and PWBA Hall of Famer Pat Costello, won the 1980 U.S. Women’s Open at The Cherry Bowl, too. USBC and PWBA Hall of Famer John Sommer, who ran the tour from 1981-2003, presented the trophy to Johnson in an emotional moment. “I have chills when you asked me that because if it wasn't for him, you know I may not even be here talking to you,” said Johnson, who had one open frame in 40 opportunities Sunday. “I understand the history. I know where the tour has been, and I'm just forever grateful to be able to come here and win in the home where my collegiate coach won the U.S. Women’s Open. That's pretty cool.” Johnson entered the week with a different appreciation of the tour and the opportunity to compete. She knew she had history with the center, which allowed her to be herself. But, it was her late father, Frank, who may have played the biggest role of all this week. “I had a moment of channeling my dad,” Johnson said. “I saw something on Facebook that just triggered me, and I just really felt like he was with me all week. It's been four years since I've been in the winner's circle, and I really attest that to him. Our friendship anniversary popped up on Friday morning. I think of him all the time, but that really triggered me.” In the semifinal match, Johnson defeated Breanna Clemmer of Clover, South Carolina, 226-200. Johnson used three consecutive strikes in the middle of the game to propel her to victory over the second-year player. Clemmer was looking for her first PWBA Tour title and now has three third-place finishes in two seasons. Johnson advanced to the semifinal after dispatching Kelly Kulick of Union, New Jersey, 223-177. Kulick opened the match strong but ran into trouble on the left lane, which resulted in consecutive open frames. That was more than enough for Johnson, who remained clean throughout the game to win going away. The opening match saw Johnson defeat her best friend, Shannon O’Keefe of Belleville, Illinois, 243-220. Johnson came out the gates rolling with strikes in three of the first four frames, while O’Keefe rattled off five consecutive spares. O’Keefe followed with four consecutive strikes of her own and had a chance to put some pressure on Johnson, but she was unable to strike in the 10th frame. The 80-player field in Rockford bowled 12 games Friday, before the first cut to the top 27 athletes. Advancers bowled an additional six-game block Saturday morning, with the top 12 competing in a final six-game round to determine the five bowlers for the stepladder, based on 24-game pinfall totals. The 2022 PWBA Tour season now will head to Stardust Bowl in Addison, Illinois, for the USBC Queens, the first major championship of the year. The USBC Queens will take place May 18-24, with the winner taking home $60,000 and the tiara. The stepladder finals of the USBC Queens will be broadcast live on CBS Sports Network on May 24 at 7 p.m. Eastern. All rounds leading up to the finals will be broadcast on BowlTV. Julia Bond of Aurora, Illinois, will enter the event as the defending champion after claiming her first major title in 2021 at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nevada. Rockford Regional Sunday also saw the running of the PWBA Rockford Regional, which was won by top seed Jodi Woessner of Oregon, Ohio. Woessner defeated Elise Bolton of Merritt Island, Florida, in the title match, 200-177. Woessner, who won the USBC Senior Queens in March, continued her great start to the year. She never misses an opportunity to compete and is seeing her training pay off. “It really is starting to solidify my year,” Woessner said. “I won the Senior Queens, and then I came here and bowled well Friday, but I didn't score well. I came in today with a lot of confidence and turned it into a win. So, it's great going into next week and going into the rest of the year. I feel like it really validates the work that I put in. I'm 52 years old and can still strike a little bit, so that makes me feel good, too.” Bolton advanced to the title match after defeating Kayla Crawford of Silvis, Illinois, 209-174. In the opening match, Bolton took care of Estefania Cobo of Fort Worth, Texas, 199-182. The 40-player regional field bowled eight games of qualifying, with the top four players advancing to the stepladder finals. The finals were streamed live at BowlTV.com. For more information on the PWBA, visit PWBA.com. About the PWBA The Professional Women’s Bowling Association (PWBA) originally was formed in 1960. The PWBA Tour has events throughout the country, offering high-level competition and top prize money for women bowlers. The PWBA is supported by the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America (BPAA) and the United States Bowling Congress (USBC). 2022 PWBA Rockford Open At The Cherry Bowl Rockford, Ill. Sunday’s results FINAL STANDINGS 1, Stefanie Johnson, McKinney, Texas, 920 (four games), $20,000. 2, Liz Kuhlkin, Schenectady, N.Y., 203 (one game), $10,000. 3, Breanna Clemmer, Clover, S.C., 200 (one game), $7,700. 4, Kelly Kulick, Union, N.J., 177 (one game), $6,600. 5, Shannon O’Keefe, Belleville, Ill., 220 (one game), $5,600. STEPLADDER RESULTS Match No. 1 – Johnson def. O’Keefe, 243-220. Match No. 2 – Johnson def. Kulick, 223-177. Semifinal – Johnson def. Clemmer, 226-200. Championship – Johnson def. Kuhlkin, 228-203. ROCKFORD REGIONAL RESULTS FINAL STANDINGS 1, Jodi Woessner, Oregon, Ohio, 200 (one game), $1,350. 2, Elise Bolton, Merritt Island, Fla., 585, (three games) $850. 3, Kayla Crawford, Silvis, Ill., 174 (one game), $650. 4, Estefania Cobo, Fort Worth, Texas, 182 (one game) $500. STEPLADDER RESULTS Match No. 1 – Bolton def. Cobo, 199-182. Semifinal – Bolton def. Crawford, 209-174. Championship – Woessner def. Bolton, 200-177.