By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- On Monday night, Rochester relievers retired the last 13 batters faced. Tuesday night, the Wings bullpen nearly got the night off. Lewis Thorpe hurled eight innings and picked up Triple-A career victory number one in dominant fashion. For the second straight outing, the left-hander struck out 12 as Rochester breezed to an 8-1 victory over … [Read more...] about Thorpe hurls gem; Wings win second straight
Monroe falls to Mercyhurst NE
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Nate Hampson (Victor) was one out away from tossing five shutout innings when the freshman starter left one up in the zone to Mercyhurst NE's Brandon Scheidmantle. One inning later, the Monroe Community College baseball team fell behind for the first time on the afternoon and did not recover. Scheidmantle collected two hits including an … [Read more...] about Monroe falls to Mercyhurst NE
Wings ride big fifth to series-opening win
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- A pitch clock set on top of the outfield wall at Frontier Field represents the only measurement of time that controls the game of baseball. An understanding of baseball time, though, served the Rochester Red Wings well Monday night as did the ability to hit the reset button after a forgettable display in the field. Randy César … [Read more...] about Wings ride big fifth to series-opening win
Wasserman leads; Brighton stays undefeated
By PAUL GOTHAM BRIGHTON, N.Y. -- The difference one time through the order can make. For three innings Monday afternoon, the Brighton Barons chipped away at the plate with modest returns. That changed in the fourth frame. Sam O'Hora and Trent Wasserman plated runs with back-to-back doubles, and Brighton went on to score five runs to take a commanding lead. "It’s … [Read more...] about Wasserman leads; Brighton stays undefeated
Monday Wrap: Sculli hurls second straight no-no; HerrNeckar and Hilton walk off
VICTOR 4 RUSH-HENRIETTA 1 (8 INNINGS) Victor (3-4) was able to find its offense in extra innings. With the score tied at one headed into the eighth inning, Billy Brady drove in a run to put the Blue Devils ahead. Later in the frame, Jake Chittenden knocked in two more insurance runs for the Blue Devils. Prior to extra innings, the game was a pitcher’s duel. Santino Rosso … [Read more...] about Monday Wrap: Sculli hurls second straight no-no; HerrNeckar and Hilton walk off