June 20, 2026
The Hornell Steamers carried a two-run lead into the sixth inning Friday night, but Dansville used a late three-run rally to edge Hornell 3-2 at Babcock Park. The loss snapped Hornell’s recent momentum and dropped the Steamers to 9-5 on the season. Hornell wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. Nolan Winthrop (Pomona Pitzer) drew a leadoff walk in the first inning, stole second, and came home when John Greenwood (North Park) lined an RBI single to center field, giving the Steamers an early 1-0 advantage. The Steamers added another run in the fourth. Taylor Joseph (North Park) reached on an error before Emmett Heath (Pomona Pitzer) singled to put two runners aboard. Michael Duncan (Eastern Mennonite) followed with a two-out RBI single to score Joseph and extend the lead to 2-0. Hornell’s pitching staff made the lead stand up through five innings. Starter Micah Marvin (SUNY Niagara) was outstanding, scattering four hits while keeping the Gliders off the scoreboard. The right-hander worked 5.1 innings and struck out four, repeatedly pitching out of trouble and benefiting from solid defense behind him.
Dansville finally broke through in the sixth inning. Bobby Griffon singled and stole second before Luca Finton worked a walk. After a strikeout left the Gliders with two outs, Michael Relle drew another walk to load the bases. Carson Herman then delivered the game’s biggest hit, ripping a three-run double down the right field line. Hornell threatened to answer but could not solve the Dansville bullpen. Cam Hasenfus earned the victory with 3.1 scoreless innings of relief, and Joshua Martin struck out four over the final two innings to secure the save. Greenwood paced the Steamers offensively with two hits and an RBI, while Duncan added a hit and an RBI. Heath and Callum McAtee each contributed a hit, and Joseph scored one of Hornell’s two runs. The Steamers finished with seven hits but stranded opportunities throughout the evening, while Dansville capitalized on its key sixth-inning chance despite collecting only five hits in the game.
Hornell will travel to Genesee (Houghton University) on Saturday for a 7 p.m. start.
