By TOM GARIGEN July 2, 1999 The 1999 season carried more lowlights than highlights for the Rochester Red Wings. The team went 61-83 for a fifth-place finish out of six clubs in the International League’s North Division. Rochester was 17 games behind the pace set by Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in manager Dave Machemer’s one year in town. However, the Wings did flash some promise in … [Read more...] about This Date in Red Wings History: Wings rally late to top Lynx
This Date in Red Wings History: Worthington keys big innings as Wings top Iowa
By TOM GARIGEN June 25, 1988 In his professional career, Craig Worthington showed a penchant for driving in runs. He was two years removed from knocking in 105 for the 1986 Hagerstown Suns of the Carolina League. He then had 50 RBI in just 109 games for the ‘87 Wings, and was among the International League leaders heading into this game against the Iowa Cubs. It was … [Read more...] about This Date in Red Wings History: Worthington keys big innings as Wings top Iowa
This Date in Red Wings History: Late rally lifts Wings past Mud Hens
By TOM GARIGEN June 18, 2005 Having gone 1-5 to start a soggy, eight-game homestand, the Rochester Red Wings were in dire need of a lift. Finally, on a rain-free Saturday, the Wings came through in the clutch. Jason Tyner laced a two-run double as part of a four-run seventh inning, and Rochester rallied to defeat the Toledo Mud Hens 5-3 before a crowd of 9,652 at Frontier … [Read more...] about This Date in Red Wings History: Late rally lifts Wings past Mud Hens