Outfielder Travis Blankenhorn, the leading home run hitter of the Rochester Red Wings, is going back to the big leagues. According to Andrew Golden of the Washington Post, the 27-year-old Pennsylvanian will join the Washington Nationals on Tuesday before their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Although not yet officially confirmed, it's believed that Blankenhorn's … [Read more...] about Blankenhorn called up to Washington as trade deadline shuffles Red Wings roster
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Blankenhorn and pitching guide Red Wings past IronPigs
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Strong pitching is one of the biggest keys to winning a base ball game. The Rochester Red Wings earned a 4-1 victory and a series split against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs behind a strong all-around pitching performance and a late inning offensive push. ”Today’s game was the biggest one of the series,” Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy … [Read more...] about Blankenhorn and pitching guide Red Wings past IronPigs
Red Wings can’t tie up IronPigs, fall 7-4
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings had an opportunity to tie the Lehigh Valley IronPigs in the second half standings on Saturday- but they couldn't pull it off, falling to the Phillies affiliate, 7-4, at Innovative Field. Lehigh Valley grabbed a lead in the first inning and never relinquished it, despite the best efforts of the still-hot Travis … [Read more...] about Red Wings can’t tie up IronPigs, fall 7-4
Blankenhorn powers Red Wings past IronPigs
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Travis Blankenhorn stayed hot at the plate with a five RBI night for the Rochester Red Wings as they powered past the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs 10-6 Friday evening. ”Just having a veteran hitter in the middle of the lineup that can carry a club that big,” Red Wings manager Matthew LeCroy said. “He’s a guy that I’m never gonna give up on … [Read more...] about Blankenhorn powers Red Wings past IronPigs
Wings drop day game to Lehigh Valley, 11-4
BY DAN GLICKMAN The Rochester Red Wings dropped a day game to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Wednesday, 11-4, as the Phillies affiliate scored six in the eighth to put away what had been a 4-4 tie. The loss puts the Wings two games back of first place in the second half Rochester (14-10 in the second half, 52-45 overall) fell behind the IronPigs (16-8 in the second … [Read more...] about Wings drop day game to Lehigh Valley, 11-4