BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Strong pitching is one of the biggest keys to winning a base ball game. The Rochester Red Wings earned a 4-1 victory and a series split against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs behind a strong all-around pitching performance and a late inning offensive push. ”Today’s game was the biggest one of the series,” Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy … [Read more...] about Blankenhorn and pitching guide Red Wings past IronPigs
Blankenhorn powers Red Wings past IronPigs
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Travis Blankenhorn stayed hot at the plate with a five RBI night for the Rochester Red Wings as they powered past the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs 10-6 Friday evening. ”Just having a veteran hitter in the middle of the lineup that can carry a club that big,” Red Wings manager Matthew LeCroy said. “He’s a guy that I’m never gonna give up on … [Read more...] about Blankenhorn powers Red Wings past IronPigs
Blankenhorn guides Red Wings over Red Sox
BY JONATHAN SKUZA Insurance runs are always important during a close contest. Travis Blankenhorn provided a key insurance run that turned out to be the winning run in the eighth inning as the Rochester Red Wings claimed a 4-3 victory over the Worcester Red Sox Saturday evening. VIEW MORE PHOTOS FROM JOE TERRITO. Rochester was leading 3-2 in the top of eighth … [Read more...] about Blankenhorn guides Red Wings over Red Sox
Red Wings power past Indianapolis
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Red Wings on their first night of Defenders of the Diamond superhero night, flexed their team superpowers and powered past the Indianapolis Indians, 14-7 Friday evening. ”It was a nice team effort tonight,” Red Wings manager Matthew LeCroy said. “We’ve been on a nice little roll right now and hopefully we can continue to … [Read more...] about Red Wings power past Indianapolis
Red Wings game against Indianapolis postponed
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Wednesday’s contest between the Rochester Red Wings (1-0, 39-35) and the Indianapolis Indians (0-1, 33-41) at Innovative Field was postponed due to inclement weather. The two teams will play a doubleheader on Thursday, June 27, beginning at 1:05 p.m. Southpaw Andrew Alvarez (0-2, 9.64) will get the ball for the Red Wings game one, and … [Read more...] about Red Wings game against Indianapolis postponed