By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The cheer that rose from the first base side stands seemed a little late. The traditional "We Want A Hit" coming from the groups of kids enjoying the matinee at Frontier Field reached its crescendo in the ninth when the Rochester Red Wings sent eight to the plate but fell short in a 12-5 loss to the Louisville Bats. A few hours after … [Read more...] about Wings fall to Louisville
Sabres sign Smith to one-year contract
Courtesy of GoAmerks.com BUFFALO, N.Y. (July 16, 2018) --- The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has signed forward C.J. Smith to a one-year, two-way contract with an AAV of $874,125. After making his NHL debut with one assist in two games for the Sabres in 2016-17, Smith (5’11”, 181 lbs., 12/1/1994) completed his first full professional season in 2017-18 by … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Smith to one-year contract
Smith hurls Lake Show to two-game lead
FLYIN' FISH 4 MONARCHS 8 Mike Sabatine (University of Maine) connected on a two-out RBI double to snap a 4-4 tie in the fifth. Tommy Baxter (Dayton) doubled home two more runs in the sixth, and the Monarchs (15-12) cruised to the win. Tanner Cooper (Finger Lakes CC) homered, drove in three and scored a run in the win. Steven Kemp (Medaille) was 2-for-3 with a walk, three runs … [Read more...] about Smith hurls Lake Show to two-game lead
RailRiders top Wings, 3-1
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com The Red Wings managed just four hits for a second consecutive day, falling to the Scranton/WB RailRiders, 3-1, Sunday afternoon in Moosic, PA. After winning the first two games of the series, Rochester (43-46) has to settle for the series split. Twins rehabbing pitcher Ervin Santana made the start for the Wings allowing three … [Read more...] about RailRiders top Wings, 3-1
Sabres ink Bailey
BUFFALO, N.Y. (July 15, 2018) --- The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has signed forward Justin Bailey to a one-year, two-way contract with an AAV of $715,000. Bailey (6’4”, 214 lbs., 7/1/1995) recorded a career-high three goals and added one assist in 12 NHL games during his third professional season in 2017-18. He also appeared in 37 AHL games for the … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Bailey