By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Over a decade had passed since Derek Dietrich’s last grand slam. Then a second-year professional playing for the Class A Bowling Green Hot Rods, the Tampa Bay Rays prospect hit J.D. Reichenbach’s 0-2 pitch over the right field fence to pull Bowling Green ahead 8-7 over Lake County on May 5, 2011. Reichenbach retired from professional baseball in 2013. The … [Read more...] about Dietrich’s slam powers Wings to series-opening victory
Lowe thrilled to bring wealth of Atlantic 10 experience to St. Bonaventure role
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO There was an elephant in the room to address before Chris Lowe interviewed for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball assistant coaching vacancy. Lowe sat opposite the Bona bench during the 2019 Atlantic 10 Championship Game, then a graduate student manager on Travis Ford’s Saint Louis Billikens staff. Lowe and the Billikens celebrated punching their ticket to … [Read more...] about Lowe thrilled to bring wealth of Atlantic 10 experience to St. Bonaventure role
Red Wings lose five of six in Buffalo
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Rochester Red Wings were surely eager to hop on the thruway Sunday evening. Rochester lost five of its six games against Buffalo in a forgettable first trip in two years to Sahlen Field. The Bisons, excited to finally play true home games, outscored the Red Wings 33-11 over the week-long series, capped by a 7-1 victory in front of 4,675 fans on … [Read more...] about Red Wings lose five of six in Buffalo
Red Wings win first in five games, blank Bisons
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Ben Braymer figured out the Buffalo Bisons lineup on Saturday afternoon. Braymer, who entered the matinee with an 0-2 record against Buffalo and 8.84 ERA in all road appearances this season, was in control for five innings. The lefthander (4-7) allowed just four baserunners - two hits and two walks- and struck out three batters, including major league … [Read more...] about Red Wings win first in five games, blank Bisons
St. Bonaventure set to host Canisius on Nov. 14
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure-Canisius series was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic but will resume on Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. in the Reilly Center, the schools announced Friday. The Golden Griffins, who compiled a 7-5 regular season record in the 2020-21 season before falling 78-76 to Rider in the MAAC Tournament first round, are 2-2 against the Bonnies under head coach … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure set to host Canisius on Nov. 14