By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There are slumps that can be downright depressing, when nothing seems to go right at the plate regardless of what adjustments are made to a swing or to a stance. The slumps where, regardless of how much video you watch, little ever goes right when you step into the batter’s box. And then there are the stretches where, even when the batting average … [Read more...] about Swihart’s slam carries Wings past Buffalo
Playing Worcester has been like perpetual batting practice for hot Wings
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It’s become a Sunday tradition for kids to run the bases at Frontier Field following Rochester Red Wings games. One could argue, however, that today’s late-afternoon procession of kids on the basepaths was merely a reenactment of the week that was for the Wings against the Worcester Red Sox. As they did in Worcester three weeks ago, the Wings … [Read more...] about Playing Worcester has been like perpetual batting practice for hot Wings
Father’s Day message from the family brightens day for Wings LeCroy
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA As baseball games go, Sunday’s 7-1 loss to the Buffalo Bisons was pretty ugly for the Rochester Red Wings. Starting pitcher Tyler Eppler, the reigning Triple-A East Pitcher of the Week, failed to reach the third inning. He departed after allowing six hits and five runs. The Wings offense, meanwhile, collected just six hits and went 0-for-12 with … [Read more...] about Father’s Day message from the family brightens day for Wings LeCroy
Titans rise to the occasion, defeat Athena in Class A title game
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA As the final practice of the baseball season for the Webster Thomas Titans wrapped up on Monday, coach Kevin Neenan had one message for his team: “He said, ‘Come Tuesday, bring your best game possible,’ ” senior pitcher Paul Sofinski said. The Titans followed orders to perfection. Sofinski pitched five shutout innings and designated hitter Max … [Read more...] about Titans rise to the occasion, defeat Athena in Class A title game
The next Bonsignore drafted by OHL
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Like father, like son, or so it could be for Parker Bonsignore. Three decades after Jason Bonsignore kicked his hockey career into high gear when selected in the Ontario Hockey League Priority Draft, his son has been drafted by the OHL. The Guelph Storm chose the younger Bonsignore on the 12th round, 237th overall, earlier this month. “It was a … [Read more...] about The next Bonsignore drafted by OHL