BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Red Wings (19-14, 57-49) dropped the series finale to the Omaha Storm Chasers (18-15, 67-39) 9-1 Sunday afternoon after an offensive explosion from Omaha. ”We got behind the eight ball real quickly,” Red Wings manager Matthew LeCroy said. “Offense had another sluggish day. We just couldn’t really get going. We faced a good … [Read more...] about Omaha bats overwhelm Red Wings
Ward and Baker help Red Wings soar past Storm Chasers
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Rochester Red Wings extended their winning streak to four games with a 7-3 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers behind strong performances from Thaddeus Ward and Darren Baker Thursday evening. ”You gotta give credit to mister Thad Ward,” Red Wings’ manager Matthew LeCroy said. “He was in total control of the ball game. He kept us … [Read more...] about Ward and Baker help Red Wings soar past Storm Chasers
Blankenhorn and pitching guide Red Wings past IronPigs
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