By PAUL CIFONELLI Jerry Hairston Jr. went back and forth between Rochester and Baltimore during the 1999 season. The 22-year old was sent to the minors after Spring Training, recalled later in the year then was demoted for a second time. When Hairston returned to Rochester for the second time, he realized what the organization thought of him. "I was disappointed, but the … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Hairston Jr. lifts Rochester in return from Baltimore
Rochester-area colleges adjusting to postponed fall season
By PAUL CIFONELLI Just like the 2019 spring season, the COVID-19 pandemic caused the postponement of the 2019 fall season for the Empire 8 Conference, SUNYAC and the Liberty League. The Empire 8 was the first conference to postpone fall sports on July 15, with the SUNYAC following suit on July 20 by announcing the suspension of competition through January 1. The Liberty League … [Read more...] about Rochester-area colleges adjusting to postponed fall season
ICBL Thursday: McKenzie slugs Flyin’ Fish to victory; Trotta’s single gives Snow Cats extra-inning win
FLYIN' FISH 9 DP GREEN 1 Dylan McKenzie (SUNY Cortland) led the Flyin' Fish offense with a two-hit, four-RBI performance. One of McKenzie's hits was a home run, his third of the season. Tyler Griggs (Central Arizona College) also went deep, driving in two runs and scoring three on two hits, a walk and hit by pitch. Luke McNamara (Rochester Institute of Technology) registered a … [Read more...] about ICBL Thursday: McKenzie slugs Flyin’ Fish to victory; Trotta’s single gives Snow Cats extra-inning win
This Date in Red Wings History: Seven-run sixth powers Wings past Knights
By PAUL CIFONELLI The Rochester Red Wings, who were down 4-3 in the sixth inning of the final game of a 2-5 road trip, needed to mount a comeback to head home on a high note. The Wings did that and more, plating seven runs in the inning to come away with a 10-7 victory and take sole possession of second place in the 2005 International League East. Garrett Jones, who had 72 … [Read more...] about This Date in Red Wings History: Seven-run sixth powers Wings past Knights
This Day in Red Wings History: Carey’s return helps Wings overcome six-run deficit
By PAUL CIFONELLI The Rochester Red Wings awaited Paul Carey's return in 1994 from the time he broke his wrist in Spring Training with the Baltimore Orioles. He made a splash in his first game back, hitting a go-ahead two-run blast in the fifth inning as Rochester went on to win 9-6. Carey's homer gave the Red Wings the lead after being down 6-0 through two innings. Earlier … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Carey’s return helps Wings overcome six-run deficit