By TOM GARIGEN Sept. 10, 1986 Rookie Jeff Ballard tossed six effective innings, the bottom of the batting order came up big, and the Rochester Red Wings defeated the Richmond Braves 5-2 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-5 Governor’s Cup series on this day 34 years ago. Ballard had joined the Wings from Double-A Charlotte on Aug. 25. Despite the lack of experience at the … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Wings prevail to move within one win of Cup
This Day in Red Wings History: Gomez nabs RBI title, Wings close regular season with win
By TOM GARIGEN Heading into the regular season finale with 97 runs batted in, Leo Gomez was hoping to accomplish two things. First, the Rochester slugger wanted to be the first Red Wing to reach the century mark in the RBI column since Jim Fuller had 108 in 1973. And second, he wanted to hold off Hensley Meulens of the Columbus Clippers to claim the International League RBI … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Gomez nabs RBI title, Wings close regular season with win
This Day in Red Wings History: Robbins, Milacki pace Wings past Mud Hens
By TOM GARIGEN There aren’t many positions in the sports world that carry less glamour than minor league backup catcher. It can be difficult to stay on top of your game, knowing that your number may not be called for days. Doug Robbins entered the 1992 season slated as Rochester’s second-string backstop behind Mark Parent. He would also see some occasional time at first. But … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Robbins, Milacki pace Wings past Mud Hens
This Day in Red Wings History: Homer-happy Wings fly by Syracuse
By TOM GARIGEN August 20, 1993 Paul Carey went deep twice to lead a long-ball barrage as the Rochester Red Wings defeated the Syracuse Chiefs 12-7 on this date in 1993. Mel Wearing, Bobby Dickerson, and Tommy Hinzo also homered for the Wings, who maintained a half-game lead over Ottawa in the International League East as both teams raced for a playoff spot. Manny Alexander … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Homer-happy Wings fly by Syracuse
This Day in Red Wings History: Poholsky outduels Tomasic in 22-inning classic
By TOM GARIGEN August 13, 1950 George Beahon offered a fitting opening line to his game story for a contest between Rochester and Jersey City on this date 70 years ago. “Two men played a baseball game yesterday,” the legendary columnist stated matter-of-factly to lead off a game recap that was anything but routine. Those two men were the starting pitchers, who each went the … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Poholsky outduels Tomasic in 22-inning classic