By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The last time a Rochester Red Wings pitcher hit a home run, they didn’t have any healthy position players available on the bench. Jason McCommon hit a solo homer on Sept. 5, 1999, his last professional game, to provide an infrequent highlight in a losing season. Luis Reyes, who homered for Harrisburg in 2018 and swings with reckless abandon, became the first … [Read more...] about Reyes becomes first Red Wings pitcher to homer since 1999 in Rochester’s win over Syracuse
Joe Manhertz outlines his four keys to success at St. Bonaventure
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO A piece of wisdom Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith imparted to Joe Manhertz while Manhertz was a director of development on Smith’s staff was to “never miss a moment to shut up.” Manhertz said he often utilizes that saying in closing his remarks, but he wasn’t ready to leave the Doyle Conference Center podium on Thursday morning. “I’m gonna go for a … [Read more...] about Joe Manhertz outlines his four keys to success at St. Bonaventure
Ruiz records second consecutive multi-home run game as Red Wings split doubleheader in Syracuse
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Vance Worley was cruising through his fifth face-off with Rochester this season, retiring the first 10 Red Wings in just 27 pitches on Wednesday. Keibert Ruiz was the 11th at-bat, however, and the 23-year-old continued to get the best of Syracuse pitching. Ruiz crushed Worley’s one-out, 1-1 pitch to the NBT Bank Stadium “Salt City Deck” beyond the right … [Read more...] about Ruiz records second consecutive multi-home run game as Red Wings split doubleheader in Syracuse
St. Bonaventure’s “Bachelorette” contestant discusses show experience, Katie Thurston and Bonnies basketball
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Had St. Bonaventure’s NCAA Tournament game against LSU unfolded differently, one die-hard fan and alumnus would have missed the prime-time meeting with Michigan two days later. As far as excuses for missing a big game go, however, David Scott’s was reasonable enough. Scott had a limousine ride scheduled to the Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa in Albuquerque, … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure’s “Bachelorette” contestant discusses show experience, Katie Thurston and Bonnies basketball
Wings rally in third, sweep IronPigs in doubleheader
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Rochester Red Wings do not frequently erase four-run deficits in fewer than two innings. They had recorded just 12 come-from-behind wins all season, after trailing by any margin, entering Saturday’s doubleheader. The 13th rally had added significance, as Rochester swept a doubleheader for the first time since June 7, 2019 at Pawtucket. The Red Wings … [Read more...] about Wings rally in third, sweep IronPigs in doubleheader