By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For Kennys Vargas, it was a night that could have been really productive. Instead, it was a night of frustration, and compounded the frustration for the Rochester Red Wings as they lost 2-1 to the Durham Bulls at Frontier Field. With a little luck, Vargas would have been 3-for-3 and his ninth-inning at-bat never would have taken place, because the … [Read more...] about Vargas home hard work leads to plate production
Minor League Baseball
Red Wings announce plans for ROC the ROC Night
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com ROCHESTER, NY – Celebrate all things Rochester with the Red Wings on Wednesday, August 8 at ROC the ROC Night presented by the City of Rochester, ESL Federal Credit Union, Castle, C.P. Ward, Airport Transmission, The Exchange, and Brickwood Grill. “We are very excited to partner with our beloved Rochester Red Wings for ROC the ROC Night,” … [Read more...] about Red Wings announce plans for ROC the ROC Night
Busenitz provides lone bright spot for Wings on Thursday
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- While recent fortunes continued trending in the wrong direction on Thursday, Red Wing reliever Alan Busenitz offered the possibility of shifting momentum. Entering in the seventh inning of 8-0 affair that didn't even feel that close, the right-hander put the brakes on an Indianapolis Indian lineup which pounded out 13 hits in the first … [Read more...] about Busenitz provides lone bright spot for Wings on Thursday
Greg Cullen’s ‘love of the game’ allowed him to reach his pro baseball dream
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Niagara baseball coach Rob McCoy knew that he’d only have Greg Cullen for three years the moment the Penfield-native stepped on campus as a freshman. Wednesday, when Cullen was selected in the 15th round of the MLB Draft, McCoy was proven correct. “My assistant and I, he and I talk all the time about trying to get players that years down … [Read more...] about Greg Cullen’s ‘love of the game’ allowed him to reach his pro baseball dream
Bostick closes series at Frontier with three-hit performance including fourth home run of season
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Chris Bostick wasn't hiding from the truth. Prior to the Indianapolis Indians' recent trip to Frontier Field which concluded Thursday afternoon, the Rochester native experienced limited success when "visiting" his hometown park. The Rochester native changed that, at least for now, hitting .455 for the three-game set including a three-hit … [Read more...] about Bostick closes series at Frontier with three-hit performance including fourth home run of season