Syracuse Mets Announce 2022 Coaching Staff Manager Kevin Boles joins returning Hitting Coach Joel Chimelis and Pitching Coach Steve Schrenk to lead Syracuse in 2022 SYRACUSE, NY – The 2022 Syracuse Mets coaching staff has been announced and features three returning staff members and five new ones. Manager Kevin Boles will lead Syracuse for the first time, while Hitting Coach Joel Chimelis is returning to Syracuse for his third season and Pitching Coach Steve Schrenk returns for his second year. Bench Coach Jay Pecci and Development Coach Chris Jacobs will enter their first year with Syracuse. Meanwhile, Athletic Trainer Hiroto Kawamura is back for a second season and will be joined by Athletic Trainer Anthony Olivieri in his first season with Syracuse. Performance Coach Alex Tavarez rounds out the 2022 coaching staff and will also be in his first year with Syracuse. Manager Kevin Boles brings 19 years of managerial experience to Syracuse as he begins his first year in Syracuse and his third in the New York Mets organization. Boles joined the Mets in 2019 as Double-A Binghamton’s manager. He also managed the team’s Alternate Training Site in Brooklyn in 2020 and was New York’s minor league field coordinator in 2020 and 2021. Boles previously managed in the Red Sox organization with Triple-A Pawtucket from 2014-2018, Double-A Portland from 2011-2013, Advanced-A Salem in 2010, and Low-A Greenville from 2008-2009. Boles also managed in the minors with the Minnesota Twins organization for four seasons, managing Advanced-A Fort Myers in 2006 and 2007, Low-A Beloit in 2005, and Low-A Quad Cities in 2004. Boles managed the Rookie-Level Arizona League Royals 2 team in 2003, Short-Season-A Utica in 2001 in the Marlins organization, and Boles made his managerial debut with the Rookie-Level Gulf Coast League Marlins in 2000 when he was 25 years old. As a player, Boles was a catcher at the University of South Florida before the Chicago Cubs drafted him in the 42nd round of the 1998 First-Year Player Draft. Boles spent two seasons as a player before joining the coaching ranks. Boles’s father, John, managed in the Major Leagues with the Florida Marlins in 1996 and 1999-2001 and was an executive with several teams over two decades. Entering 2022, Kevin Boles has a 1,209-1,225 record in 19 seasons as a manager, including a 345-366 record in five Triple-A seasons. With Boles as manager, Pawtucket won the 2014 Governors’ Cup title as the International League champions. Following the 2018 season, Baseball America recognized Boles as the International League’s Best Managerial Prospect Hitting Coach Joel Chimelis returns to Syracuse for his third season in Central New York and his fifth year at the Triple-A level for the Mets. Chimelis was born in Brooklyn and came to the Mets organization in 2018 after spending 12 years with the Astros and two seasons with the Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals organization. As a player, Chimelis was drafted by the Athletics in the 11th round of the 1988 draft. He spent eight minor league seasons with the Athletics, Giants, and Mets. Pitching Coach Steve Schrenk is back for his second season with Syracuse and in the Mets organization. Schrenk joined Syracuse in June 2021. Prior to joining the Mets, Schrenk spent 16 years as a pitching coach in the Phillies system at the Rookie, Low-A, Advanced-A, Double-A, and Triple-A levels. Schrenk was drafted by the White Sox in the fourth round of the 1987 draft. He played 16 seasons of professional baseball with five organizations from 1987 to 2002, including two years in the Majors with the Phillies in 1999 and 2000. Bench Coach Jay Pecci begins his first season with Syracuse in 2022. Pecci served as the Bench coach for St. Lucie in 2021 and was the bench coach for the Rookie-Level Gulf Coast League Mets in 2019. 2022 marks Pecci’s fourth year in the Mets organization. Pecci was originally drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 11th round of the 1998 First-Year Player Draft after graduating from Stanford University. Pecci played seven seasons in affiliated baseball with the Athletics, Mariners, and Giants. He then played seven seasons in the independent leagues before playing overseas in Italy and Germany. In 2018, Pecci was a player/manager in Germany to finish his 21-year playing career. Pecci is the grandson of former Major Leaguer Joe Gantenbein who played for the Philadelphia Athletics under manager Connie Mack in 1939 and 1940. Development Coach Chris Jacobs is in his first season with the Syracuse Mets and his first season with the New York Mets organization. Jacobs was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 17th round of the 2007 draft. He played ten seasons as a first baseman and designated hitter in the minor leagues between the Dodgers and White Sox organizations from 2007-2016. More recently, Jacobs played independent baseball from 2016-2019. After his playing career, Jacobs became the Head of Player Development for the K-Ville Bulldogs in 2019, developing amateur athletes as well as minor league professional players. Athletic Trainer Hiroto Kawamura is back for his second season with the Syracuse Mets. This is Kawamura’s seventh season in the Mets organization. The Japan native previously worked as an athletic trainer for the Fresno Grizzlies (the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants), the Pawtucket Red Sox (the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox), and the Texas State University baseball team. Athletic Trainer Anthony Olivieri joins the Syracuse staff in 2022 for the first time. Olivieri was the Infection Control Prevention Coordinator for the New York Mets in 2021. He was also the Athletic Trainer for Rookie-Level Kingsport in 2019, the Athletic Trainer for the Gulf Coast League Mets in 2018, and the Athletic Training Coordinator for the Mets’ Dominican Republic Academy teams in 2017. Performance Coach Alex Tavarez also begins his first season with the Syracuse Mets and his ninth year in the Mets organization. Tavarez is also the Mets Latin American Performance Coordinator, a position he has held since 2019. Previously, Tavarez was the Performance/Strength and Conditioning Coach for High-A St. Lucie in 2017 and 2018, for Low-A Columbia in 2016, and for the Gulf Coast League Mets in 2014 and 2015. Season tickets and Flex Plans for the 2022 Syracuse Mets baseball season are on sale now. Single game tickets will go on sale Saturday, March 5, 2022. Fans can purchase tickets at the Onondaga Coach Ticket Office at NBT Bank Stadium or over the phone at 315-474-7833 during regular office hours (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or online anytime at SyracuseMets.com. Opening Day for the Syracuse Mets is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5th at 6:35 p.m. at NBT Bank Stadium against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Please follow the Syracuse Mets on social media or check SyracuseMets.com for the most up-to-date information on 2022 Syracuse Mets tickets, promotions, and more.

Diamond Baseball Holdings will support the Renegades in every aspect of the fan experience, community involvement and partnership opportunities WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY (DECEMBER 8, 2021)— The Hudson Valley Renegades have entered into an agreement to become a part of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization dedicated to supporting, promoting, and enhancing the sport of baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment. DBH is a subsidiary of Endeavor, the global sports and entertainment company. Following the closing of the transaction, the Renegades will continue to be led by GM/President, Steve Gliner, and remain an MLB affiliate of the New York Yankees. “Joining DBH is a meaningful step toward furthering our commitment to contributing meaningfully to the local community” said Gliner. “The Hudson Valley deserves a next level experience in minor league baseball, with the same ball game traditions they’ve known and loved. I trust that joining DBH will serve everyone well into the future. We are excited to begin the next chapter of our rich history here at Dutchess Stadium.” As part of DBH, Gliner will work closely with Diamond Baseball Holdings’ leadership, Pat Battle and Peter B. Freund, to realize the club’s ambitions. Battle is Executive Chairman of DBH, bringing extensive experience at the local and national level, as well as ownership interest in two PDL Clubs. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Learfield and serves as an advisor to Endeavor across multiple companies. Freund is CEO of DBH, also bringing to the plate experience as a longtime Minor League Baseball owner and operator. Freund most recently consulted with the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball on the transition of Major League Baseball’s licensed affiliates while spearheading the formation of the MLB Draft League. Diamond Baseball Holdings will be global in our ambitions and hyper-local in our approach, and creating incredible fan experiences will remain our number one priority,” said Battle and Freund. “Additionally, we look forward to providing opportunities for growth to the employees of PDL Clubs whose passion and ingenuity have built the sport through the decades.” “As a long time Minor League owner and operator, I am thrilled that Hudson Valley will now be part of such a dynamic new group of clubs,” said Marv Goldklang, Chairman of the industry-leading Goldklang Group and a limited partner of the New York Yankees for more than 30 years. “I have known Peter Freund for almost 15 years and have every confidence that with him at the helm, Diamond Baseball Holdings will continue to build on our legacy which we are incredibly proud of.” Diamond Baseball Holdings was formed by Endeavor, the global sports and entertainment company. DBH will support the Hudson Valley Renegades with ticket sales, partnerships, naming rights, food & beverage, merchandise, content strategy, collectibles/authentics/NFTs and media rights, tapping into the broader Endeavor network for expertise across the various disciplines ABOUT THE HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES The Renegades are the High-A East affiliate of the New York Yankees and play their home games at Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls, NY. The 2022 home season begins on Tuesday, April 19 at 7:05 PM against the Brooklyn Cyclones, an affiliate of the New York Mets. Season and Group Tickets are now available for the 2022 season. For more information, please call 845-838-0094 or visit us online at www.hvrenegades.com. ABOUT DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGS Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) is a subsidiary of Endeavor, the global sports and entertainment company. DBH was formed in 2021 to support, promote, and enhance Minor League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment. (DiamondBaseballHoldings.com)

RailRiders Join Newly Formed Organization Diamond Baseball Holdings Diamond Baseball Holdings will support Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in every aspect of the fan experience, community involvement and partnership opportunities. MOOSIC, PA (December 8, 2021) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders have entered into an agreement to become a part of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH); an organization dedicated to supporting, promoting, and enhancing the sport of baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment. DBH is a subsidiary of Endeavor, the global sports and entertainment company. Following the closing of the transaction, the RailRiders will continue to be led by Team President, John Adams, and the General Manager, Katie Beekman, and remain an MLB affiliate of the New York Yankees. “Joining Diamond Baseball Holdings is a tremendous opportunity for our franchise,” Adams said. “NEPA has seen great success from our team on the field and we look forward to creating a next-level fan experience at PNC Field in the years to come. We have been adding energetic individuals to our existing staff and gearing up for 2022. We truly believe that becoming a part of DBH will greatly benefit this team and our community well into the future.” As part of DBH, the RailRiders will work closely with Diamond Baseball Holdings’ leadership, Pat Battle and Peter B. Freund, to realize the club’s ambitions. Battle is Executive Chairman of DBH, bringing extensive experience at the local and national level, as well as ownership interest in two PDL teams. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Learfield and serves as an advisor to Endeavor across multiple companies. Freund is CEO of DBH, bringing a wealth experience as a longtime Minor League Baseball owner and operator. Freund most recently consulted with the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball on the transition of Major League Baseball’s licensed affiliates while spearheading the formation of the MLB Draft League. “Diamond Baseball Holdings will be global in our ambitions and hyper-local in our approach and creating incredible fan experiences will remain our number one priority,” said Battle and Freund. “Additionally, we look forward to providing opportunities for growth to the employees of PDL Clubs whose passion and ingenuity have built the sport through the decades.” Diamond Baseball Holdings was formed by Endeavor, the global sports and entertainment company. DBH will support the RailRiders with ticket sales, partnerships, naming rights, food & beverage, merchandise, content strategy, collectibles/authentics/NFTs and media rights, tapping into the broader Endeavor network for expertise across the various disciplines.

Rumble Ponies Welcome New Owner as City Announces 23 Year Lease Extension for Double-A Mets New York-based Southpaw Resources LLC to assume ownership and help transform Mirabito Stadium to meet MLB’s new Facility Standards BINGHAMTON, NY – Mayor Richard C. David and the Rumble Ponies announced a 23-year lease extension at Mirabito Stadium early Thursday morning. As part of the agreement, $3.1M has been allocated to bring the facility into compliance with MLB’s new Facility Standards. The New York Mets Double-A team, which has been playing in downtown Binghamton since 1992, will now be able to call Mirabito Stadium home through 2045. “Signing a long-term lease is the final piece in securing baseball in Binghamton for a generation and beyond. Today’s announcement means the rising stars of Major League Baseball will continue to thrill fans and families at Mirabito Stadium for decades.” Said Mayor David, “I thank John Hughes for his leadership tenure with the franchise and I’m excited about the next chapter of professional baseball in Binghamton.” Additionally, effective today, New York-based Southpaw Resources LLC, led by David Sobotka, will assume ownership of the Rumble Ponies from John Hughes, Jr. of Evans Street Baseball. Sobotka is looking forward to expanding on the hard work and foundation laid by Hughes over the past 6 years. “We are beyond thrilled to join the Rumble Ponies and Mets family and be part of the bright future of professional baseball in Binghamton for many years to come. We will work tirelessly to keep earning the support of the entire Binghamton and Southern Tier communities while continuing to bring an exceptional baseball experience to fans and players alike.” Sobotka has already jumped into his new role, working closely with Mayor David to extend the lease for Mirabito Stadium. In the coming weeks and months, Southpaw will be focused on working with the City of Binghamton on plans to improve Mirabito Stadium to meet the new standards set forth by Major League Baseball. Mayor David noted, “Not that long ago, the future of baseball in our community was in doubt. Keeping our team was a win, but it meant meeting Major League Baseball’s new facility standards. With City Hall as an active partner in Binghamton’s baseball future, we’re making the necessary investments at Mirabito Stadium to secure a long-term lease extension. Working with David Sobotka, we’ve built the groundwork for a smooth transition, and more importantly, made sure Binghamton’s stadium can host future Major League Baseball stars for the next generation.” Sobotka also announced that John “JB” Bayne will stay on and continue as the General Manager of the Rumble Ponies, along with the entire staff who will remain in their current roles with the team. “Thanks to Senator Akshar, Mayor David, John Hughes and everyone else that’s been involved in the relationship we’ve enjoyed with the Binghamton community,” said Mets President Sandy Alderson. “Double-A is an important step in the process for players to develop into Major Leaguers and we appreciate that our team in Binghamton is in close proximity to Queens.” Evans Street Baseball, led by John Hughes Jr., saved baseball in Binghamton when Hughes purchased the team from Mike Urda and partners in December of 2015. Over his tenure, Hughes worked tirelessly to give back to the community, improve the fan experience, and modernize an outdated stadium. In partnership with Mayor David, Senator Akshar and Mr. Hughes, over $9 million dollars has been invested into the ballpark to replace seats, install new video scoreboards, build hospitality areas to draw fans to the stadium, and improve player amenities. Senator Fred Akshar said, "John Hughes is the #1 reason we still have professional baseball in Binghamton. On behalf of our community's families and baseball fans from across the Southern Tier, I'd like to express our deepest gratitude to John and his entire team for investing the time, resources and care needed to create the unprecedented excitement, momentum and success of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies we know today. Over the past several years, their commitment to our community has enabled me to work with our partners like Binghamton Mayor Rich David to secure funding for sweeping, transformative upgrades to Mirabito Stadium's facilities and fan experience. Today's announcement signals a renewed commitment to baseball in Binghamton, and I look forward to working with David Sobotka and the Southpaw Resources Team to continue building on the success of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies." Hughes created a new chapter of baseball in Binghamton when he rebranded and gave the community an identity of their own after 25 seasons as the B-Mets, bringing the Rumble Ponies identity to life. Hughes had this to say about his time as the Owner of the Double-A Mets, “The past 6 years have been an absolute dream come true. I am humbled and honored by the work that has been done, the experiences I have had and the friendships I will carry with me the rest of my life. From day one I have said, this team belongs to this community, so while it's a tough day for me personally, I have peace knowing the future of the Rumble Ponies is so bright." With a rich history of baseball in the Southern Tier, the Rumble Ponies look forward to continuing to be an integral part of the fabric of the community under the guidance of the Southpaw team, the Mets, and the City of Binghamton. Get ready as the vision for the 2022 Binghamton Rumble Ponies unfolds and exciting updates are laid out for the fans! The Binghamton Rumble Ponies open up their 2022 season at home on Tuesday, April 12th vs. the Bowie Baysox. Season Tickets are on sale now, with Flex Books available for purchase the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 26th. Remember to follow the Rumble Ponies on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the most up to-date team information @RumblePoniesBB.

Syracuse Mets Announce Black Friday & Cyber Monday Weekend Sales Get the perfect gift at a great price for the baseball fan in your family this holiday season SYRACUSE, NY – The Syracuse Mets will offer Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales all weekend long, from Friday, November 26th through Monday, November 29th. The Syracuse Mets 2022 Flex Plan and Flex Plan Plus will go on sale Friday, November 26th at 10 a.m. The Syracuse Mets Team Store will also offer discounts on merchandise and free shipping on all domestic orders of $75 or more. All sales will be available online only at syracusemets.com. The 2022 Flex Plan includes (10) undated ticket vouchers that can be used for any regular season home game for any 100 or 200 level seat at NBT Bank Stadium, based on availability, (excluding sections 208, 209 & 210) and is $100. The Flex Plan Plus includes the same (10) undated ticket vouchers with $50 in food vouchers and (10) parking passes to NBT Bank Stadium parking lots. The Flex Plan Plus is $175. Shipping is free for all flex plan orders placed from November 26th through November 29th. The Syracuse Mets Team Store will offer 30% off the entire store, excluding sale items and commemorative bricks, from November 26th through November 29th, online only. Fans can also enjoy free shipping on domestic orders of $75 or more through the end of the year. Fans that live locally, can choose to pick up their online order at NBT Bank Stadium during regular business hours at no charge. Visit syracusmets.milbstore.com to shop now. The Syracuse Mets Ticket Office & Team Store are open throughout the holiday season for shopping, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Syracuse Mets will be closed for the holidays Wednesday, November 24th through Friday, November 26th and Friday, December 24th through Friday, December 31st. Please contact the Syracuse Mets with any questions by phone at 315-474-7833 or by email at baseball@syracusemets.com.

CME Group Tour Championship 1c (1).png CME Group Tour Championship Tiburon Golf Club | Naples, Fla. | Nov. 18-21, 2021 Fourth-Round Notes Nov. 21, 2021 Course Setup: 36-36—72; 6,366 yards (Scoring Averages: R1, 69.102; R2, 70.490; R3: 70.459, R4: 69.163) Weather: Mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers this afternoon; light winds, peaking before noon with high temperatures in the lower 80s Media Contacts: Megan McGuire (386) 405-1338, Christina Lance (908) 963-1691, Zach Sepanik (486) 795-0594, Sarah Kellam (386) 212-8826 Quick Links: Leaderboard Transcripts Online Media Center Stats Box LPGA Statistical Database KPMG Performance Insights LEADERBOARD Player To Par Score 1 Jin Young Ko -23 69-67-66-63—265 2 Nasa Hataoka -22 69-69-64-64—266 T3 Mina Harigae -18 65-69-69-67—270 T3 Celine Boutier -18 65-65-72-68—270 JIN YOUNG KO SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS AT CME GROUP TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP, WINS ROLEX PLAYER OF THE YEAR It’s a CME Cinderella story. Four players slept on the 54-hole co-lead, but only one came out on top with the $1.5 million winner’s prize. After battling a wrist injury that kept her from practicing at the CME Group Tour Championship, Jin Young Ko still proved nothing can hold her back. Ko scorched Tiburon Golf Club with a sizzling 63, which tied her career-best score for 18 holes and set the new tournament scoring record at -23. The win also secured Ko her second Rolex Player of the Year award, as she becomes the first Korean player to achieve the feat twice. It is her 12th career victory and fifth of the season, becoming the first player to record five wins in a season since Ariya Jutanugarn in 2016. She is the third Korean to win five or more times in an LPGA Tour season, along with Sei Re Pak and Inbee Park. “I don't have pressure on the course. I just want to better play than the other players. So, I did it, and, yeah,” said Ko, who had more wins (five) than rounds in the 70s (four) in her last nine events. “Also, I'm happy to make like my best career score today, 63; 64 was my best score, record, but I crushed it and it's so happy.” Ko hit 63 straight greens in regulation to finish the week, with her last missed green in regulation on No. 9 in the first round. She recorded only one bogey over her last 63 holes played with 24 birdies in that stretch. Nine of those came on Sunday, including six on her front nine, closing with a 30 as she made the turn. When asked about the most important shot from the day, Ko said there were three. “Number one is No. 3 hole, second shot with the 7-iron. And number two on No. 8, par-3. I got maybe three feet. Yep, with a controlled 9-iron,” said Ko. “And No. 17, second shot with the 6-iron. I got two on so two-putt and made birdie.” Ko’s season was one for the ages. Despite no major championship titles, Ko walks away with the largest prize in women’s golf, a scoring average of 68.774, five victories and Rolex Player of the Year. But, the 26-year-old only has one thing on her mind this offseason. “I want to keep the golf clubs at a distance and not think about golf and get a good sleep. Just want to put potato chips in my stomach and watch Netflix.” Nasa Hataoka put up a fight on the final day to finish second at -22 after posting an 8-under 64 that included nine birdies. It was her second-consecutive 64 of the event. Mina Harigae and two-time LPGA Tour winner Celine Boutier finished in a tie for third at -18. Megan Khang, along with 2021 major champions Nelly Korda and Minjee Lee, tied for fifth at -17. Korda, who was among the 54-hole co-leaders with Ko, Hataoka and Boutier, finished her season averaging 4.90 birdies-or-better per round. It’s the best single-season rate for any player with 40 or more rounds played in the last 30 LPGA Tour seasons. “Honestly, it was definitely the Jin Young Ko show today. It was really cool to witness. Obviously, I wish I could have kind of given it a better run, but in all, I think I had a great year. I'm just going to kind of look back on that and enjoy it. But today, she just played amazing golf. There is not much you can do. Just sit back and watch honestly,” said Korda, who will tee it up in the PNC Championship this December with her father, Petr. Lexi Thompson finished the week at -16 in solo eighth. Lydia Ko, In Gee Chun and Gaby Lopez rounded out the top 10 in a tie for ninth at -15. JIN YOUNG KO WINS 2021 PLAYER OF THE YEAR She controlled her own fate and Jin Young Ko executed on Sunday at Tiburón Golf Club. The 26-year-old entered the week in Naples, Fla., needing to win the CME Group Tour Championship to secure Rolex Player of the Year honors, or to finish second and have Nelly Korda to finish 10th or worse. Ko took matters into her own hands, carding a bogey-free, 9-under 63 in the final round to secure the $1.5 million winner’s share and the title of Player of the Year. “It’s really a great honor to get Player of the Year,” said Ko. “Nelly [also] played really well, had a great year, even [won the] gold medal, win a major tournament and three other wins this year. I feel little sad to Nelly, but I was a little luckier than her, so I got the Player of the Year.” Ko becomes the first Republic of Korea native to win Player of the Year twice (2019, 2021). Four other Koreans have captured the award: Sei Young Kim (2020), Inbee Park (2013), So Yeon Ryu and Sung Hyun Park, who shared the award in 2017. “I didn’t know that, and I’m happy to get Player of the Year again,” Ko said. “It’s a great honor to twice get the Player of the Year. And especially since we have a lot of good players from Korea on this Tour.” AFTER ROCKETING UP LEADERBOARD, NASA HATAOKA FINISHES SECOND IN SEASON FINALE For most players, backing up one low round with another low round is a tall order, especially at a course like Tiburón Golf Club. But for Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings No. 8 Nasa Hataoka, the task seemed easy to accomplish on Sunday at the CME Group Tour Championship. The 22-year-old fired her second straight 8-under 64 after carding nine birdies and hitting 13 of 14 fairways, as well as 16 greens in the final round. It’s the 11th time Hataoka has shot 64 and her four-day total of 22-under par 266 is a new career-best for 72 holes, besting her previous benchmark by two shots. Though she ultimately finished runner-up to Jin Young Ko, Hataoka remains proud of her performance this week in Naples, Fla., and is looking forward to coming back better than ever in 2022, ready to compete for a record-breaking $86 million in official prize money on the LPGA Tour. “Today I was in the final pairing so there was a little bit of pressure with that,” she said. “But I feel like I played my own golf, so I'm really satisfied with that. I had one thing in my mind: routine. There was a few times where there was a lot of pressure, but I was able to think simply which helped me a lot today. Fortunately, there are 34 tournaments next year. That's a lot. Obviously, I can't play every tournament, but I want to play as many as I can, so I'll prep for that.” It’s been a banner year for Japanese golf and Hataoka has certainly contributed to that success, winning twice on the LPGA Tour at the Dana Open presented by Marathon and the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G. She also finished second in the U.S. Women’s Open at the Olympic Club and finished in a tie for ninth in the Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play hosted by Shadow Creek. While she’s proud of her country’s golfing prowess throughout 2021 and is happy for her counterparts’ success, Hataoka feels like her play this year still left something to be desired and she’ll have a singular goal in the forefront of her mind as she looks forward to next season. “It was a big year for Japan. Not many players on the Tour are from Japan, but I think the Masters win, Hideki's win, was something very big for us. He lives close to where I live in Orlando, so we practice together. (His win) definitely meant something special for me. I would like to do something similar to that,” she said of Japan’s historic 2021. “This year I wasn't really playing how I wanted to until this June, but I was able to play in a playoff in a major tournament and I won twice. Overall, it wasn't a consistent year, but how I was able to win was good. “When I turned pro one of my biggest goals was to win a major in five years. This year was the fifth year, so I really wanted to win this year. That goal won't change. I still have strong feelings about winning majors.” LYDIA KO CAPTURES VARE TROPY WITH STELLAR FINISH As she walked away to hug her family and pack up for the drive back home to Orlando, Lydia Ko stopped and smiled when she realized something. “Eight under today to finish off my eighth year,” she said, referring to the 64 she shot on Sunday in the final round of the CME Group Tour Championship to finish tied for ninth at 15-under par, a fitting capstone of a season that earned Ko the Vare Trophy for low stroke average. The CME represented Ko’s 10th top-10 of 2021, which included one victory at the LOTTE Championship in Hawaii, marking one of the most consistent seasons she’s had in her career. The closing 64 also marked a new trend. It was the sixth time in 2021 that the 24-year-old New Zealander shot 65 or better in the final round. “You want to finish every tournament on a high. But this being the last (event of the year), there is no redemption. There is no next event,” Ko said. “So, yeah, I just wanted to play well. I think that's why, over this weekend, I got a little bit more frustrated over mistakes that maybe at times I would just normally go, ‘Oh, it's okay.’ But especially with the Vare Trophy being at the back of my mind, I think I just really wanted to top it off. To be able to have done that, there is no better way to finish this year.” The Vare was one of the few awards Ko had yet to capture. And it was one of the reasons she changed her plans late in the year. After competing in an LET event in the Middle East, she planned to take a break before the CME Group Tour Championship. Then she learned that she needed to post a few more rounds to be eligible to win the Vare, so she signed up for the Pelican Women’s Championship. That turned out to be a fortuitous move as Ko finished tied for second at Pelican, losing to a Nelly Korda birdie on the first playoff hole. “(The Vare Trophy) is really special because obviously it sums up the whole season,” Ko said after locking up the award in Naples. “All the other (awards and records) do, too. But at the end of the day golf is about how consistently well you can play and what kind of low scores you can shoot. The Vare Trophy obviously exemplifies that. I think I've only been close one year and I just missed out on the trophy. “I didn't even know that I was close this year until news came out and I realized a couple months ago. Last week (at the Pelican) wasn't really on my schedule. But it ended up being worth it because finishing tied second and to have won (the Vare) feels special. It just makes a good year even better.” For more on Lydia Ko winning the Vare Trophy on LPGA.com, click here: https://www.lpga.com/news/2021/lydia-ko-captures-vare-trophy-with-stellar-finish CME GROUP CARES CHALLENGE—SCORE 1 FOR ST. JUDE The CME Group Cares Challenge is a season-long charitable giving program turning aces into donations. CME Group donates $20,000 for each hole-in-one made on the LPGA Tour during the 2021 season with a minimum guaranteed donation of $500,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which leads the way in how the world understands, treats, and defeats childhood cancer and life-threatening diseases. The 2020 LPGA Tour season saw 13 aces from 13 different players, while the 2019 campaign had 32 total aces from 31 different competitors for a total of $620,000. That more than covered the average cost of $425,000 needed to treat a pediatric cancer patient. Through 29 tournaments in 2021, 19 holes-in-one have been made for a total of $380,000 donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through the program. A total donation of $850,000 was made through CME Group, thanks in part from the Jimmy Buffett concert this past Wednesday. PLAYER NOTES Rolex Rankings No. 2, Jin Young Ko With the victory, Jin Young Ko clinches 2021 Rolex Player of the Year honors Ko has been No. 1 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings for 114 total weeks, the second-most in history behind Annika Sorenstam’s 158 weeks Swept the LPGA Tour’s major 2019 awards, winning Rolex Player of the Year, Rolex Annika Major Award, Vare Trophy and Official Money Title honors Her 114 consecutive bogey-free holes in 2019 bested Tiger Woods’ record of 110; is the longest known streak in LPGA and PGA Tour history In 2018, clinched Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year honors with four events remaining in the season Became a Rolex First-Time Winner at the 2018 ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open and joined Beverly Hanson (1951 Eastern Open) as the only players in LPGA Tour history to win their debut as Tour member PURSE $5 million purse; $1.5 million winner’s prize, the largest in women’s golf SOCIAL MEDIA: #DRIVEON Tournament: @CMEGroupLPGA (Twitter), @CMEGroupTourChamp (Instagram); #RacetotheCMEGlobe LPGA: @LPGA, @LPGAMedia (Twitter), @lpga_tour (Instagram) TOURNAMENT SCORING RECORDS 18 holes: 62, Lydia Ko, second round, 2016 36 holes: 130, Celine Boutier, 2021 54 holes: 200, Lexi Thompson, 2018; Sei Young Kim, 2019 72 holes: 265 (-23), Jin Young Ko, 2021

Rumble Ponies and City of Binghamton To Hold Press Conference Monday BINGHAMTON, NY – The Binghamton Rumble Ponies and City of Binghamton will hold a Press Conference at Mirabito Stadium on Monday, November 22nd at 12:00 PM. All media outlets are invited to join Mayor Richard David from the City of Binghamton, Senator Fred Akshar for the 52nd District, and the Rumble Ponies Ownership Team in the Right Field batting tunnel complex for special announcements pertaining to Mirabito Stadium and the Double-A Mets Affiliation. Season Tickets for the 2022 Rumble Ponies campaign are currently on sale. Please visit the Visions Federal Credit Union Box Office, Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM or call 607-722-3866 to reserve your seat today. Remember to follow the Rumble Ponies on Facebook and Twitter for the most up to date team information @RumblePoniesBB.