News & notes

 As the old saying goes, time heals all wounds.

The Enlarged City School District of Troy some time ago lifted its embargo against The Record/Saratogian, which enabled sports writer Kyle Adams to interview Troy High ace Mike Kennedy and coach Chris Stack after the Flying Horses captured the Class A baseball title Tuesday. Apparently, someone convinced Superintendent John Carmello that the school could use all the publicity it could get this spring, given the football team capturing its 3rd sectional title under now-former coach Bob Burns, who signed with CBA a few days ago, and the resurgent baseball program.

Now, if only they could have a parade before graduation....!

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The Albany Dutchmen mauled Oneonta, 9-2, on Wednesday night, but they haven't solved the Amsterdam Mohawks yet.

Albany is under .500, but things can change quickly.

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However, the Tri-City Valleycats lost, 7-3, to New Jersey, blowing another lead, and wasting a home run by Carson Maxwell. The 'Cats have one more game vs. the Jackals tonight, then come home for a series vs. Sussex County, weather permitting, starting tomorrow.

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Wednesday's sectional scoreboard:

Class C Baseball: Canajoharie 7, Lake George 0.

Class B Softball: Ichabod Crane 3, Tamarac 0.

Class C Softball: Chatham 4, Lake George 1.

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Ian Anderson grew up as a Boston Red Sox fan.

On Wednesday night, however, the visiting BoSox treated Anderson rudely, as he went 4 innings, giving up 4 earned runs on 7 hits, with a walk and 5 strikeouts. He didn't figure into the decision, though, as Boston came back from blowing an early lead, riding a grand slam from rookie Christian Arroyo to beat the Braves, 10-8.

Meanwhile, Anderson's former Shenendehowa teammate, Kevin Huerter, starting his second straight game, was held scoreless, but the Hawks beat Philadelphia, 109-103, to take a 3-2 lead into game 6 tomorrow night in Atlanta.

Anderson's next start figures to bring him back to Citi Field on Monday against the Mets, but anyone expecting a marquee matchup vs. New York ace Jacob deGrom might have to wait a little. DeGrom was lifted after 3 innings due to a sore shoulder. The Mets beat the Cubs, 6-3, just the same. Anderson is 0-2 lifetime vs. the Mets, both games at Citi Field.