By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Ben Braymer was in an unfamiliar scenario, a regular starting pitcher who was scheduled to enter Friday's game against Lehigh Valley after an "opener." Austin Voth, making his second rehab appearance with Rochester, threw the first two innings. Braymer entered in the third, after Voth scattered just one single in retiring five of the six batters he … [Read more...] about Braymer’s “best outing,” four-run fifth inning guide Red Wings to win over Lehigh Valley
Minor League Baseball
Ruiz doubles down in Game 1, but Red Wings split doubleheader
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Hit safely in all four at-bats, win a random drug test from Major League Baseball. Keibert Ruiz accomplished that feat on Thursday evening, thumping three doubles and adding a single in the first half of Rochester’s doubleheader split with Lehigh Valley. It was the 23-year-old’s first three-double game since rookie ball in 2015. Ruiz’s skillful performance … [Read more...] about Ruiz doubles down in Game 1, but Red Wings split doubleheader
Dietrich’s slam powers Wings to series-opening victory
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Over a decade had passed since Derek Dietrich’s last grand slam. Then a second-year professional playing for the Class A Bowling Green Hot Rods, the Tampa Bay Rays prospect hit J.D. Reichenbach’s 0-2 pitch over the right field fence to pull Bowling Green ahead 8-7 over Lake County on May 5, 2011. Reichenbach retired from professional baseball in 2013. The … [Read more...] about Dietrich’s slam powers Wings to series-opening victory
Red Wings lose five of six in Buffalo
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Rochester Red Wings were surely eager to hop on the thruway Sunday evening. Rochester lost five of its six games against Buffalo in a forgettable first trip in two years to Sahlen Field. The Bisons, excited to finally play true home games, outscored the Red Wings 33-11 over the week-long series, capped by a 7-1 victory in front of 4,675 fans on … [Read more...] about Red Wings lose five of six in Buffalo
Red Wings win first in five games, blank Bisons
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Ben Braymer figured out the Buffalo Bisons lineup on Saturday afternoon. Braymer, who entered the matinee with an 0-2 record against Buffalo and 8.84 ERA in all road appearances this season, was in control for five innings. The lefthander (4-7) allowed just four baserunners - two hits and two walks- and struck out three batters, including major league … [Read more...] about Red Wings win first in five games, blank Bisons