By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Donnie Moffat felt his chances of making the St. Bonaventure baseball team were dubious at best when he returned from walk-on tryouts in fall 2016. "We threw like a half-inning," Moffat recalled. "It was the worst outing I've had in my entire life, and I am not even lying to you. I didn't record a single out. I walked two or three people; I gave up two or … [Read more...] about From walk-on to Saturday starter, Moffat reflects on memorable St. Bonaventure career
Wings drop 6-3 decision to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; Fuentes leaves early
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Rochester Red Wings manager Matthew LeCroy remarked Thursday that his starting pitchers were not going as deep into their outings as he would like. Rochester did not reverse the trend on Friday evening, when Steven Fuentes left after facing one batter in the second inning with an apparent injury. The right-hander allowed three runs on three … [Read more...] about Wings drop 6-3 decision to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; Fuentes leaves early
García the hero as Wings snap seven-game skid
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Luis García had a feeling he’d ended the game as he took his first steps out of the batter’s box and knew for sure by the time he rounded first base. Another Red Wings game that could have been defined by a lack of hitting with runners in scoring position was instead highlighted by three home runs, including the two-run walk-off homer García sent over the … [Read more...] about García the hero as Wings snap seven-game skid
Palka plates two, but Red Wings three-hit by Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Washington Nationals signed Daniel Palka to a minor league contract late last month with the belief that the 29-year-old could return to his 2018 form. Palka’s return to Frontier Field this week has rewarded the chance Washington took, but the rest of the Rochester Red Wings lineup could not solve Scranton/Wilkes-Barre pitching on Wednesday … [Read more...] about Palka plates two, but Red Wings three-hit by Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Saizonou strives to follow in mentor Kloof’s Bonaventure footsteps
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO You fire up Joryam Saizonou’s highlight film and you begin to see the resemblance to a Bonnie of the recent past. Saizonou has just three seconds to force overtime and drives the full length of the court in three dribbles, sinking a layup over two would-be defenders. His quick hands strip the ball in the opposing team’s backcourt and he rises for a breakaway … [Read more...] about Saizonou strives to follow in mentor Kloof’s Bonaventure footsteps