By Dan Glickman ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Baseball is a game of opportunities. On Thursday, in a rare morning game, the Rochester Red Wings missed some key ones, sending them down in defeat to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, 8-1. An early defensive misplay gave the IronPigs two extra runs, while a lack of hitting with runners in scoring position knee-capped any attempts to come … [Read more...] about Missed opportunities send Wings down in defeat
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Ninth inning rally pushes Lehigh Valley past Red Wings
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A four-run ninth inning rally was the difference maker as the Lehigh Valley IronPigs defeated the Red Wings 4-2 Wednesday evening at Innovative Field. ”I thought we played a really good ballgame up until the last inning,” Red Wings manager Matthew LeCroy said. “It’s kinda been our season, if we don’t play perfect, we’re finding ways to … [Read more...] about Ninth inning rally pushes Lehigh Valley past Red Wings
Well-regarded prospects Daylen Lile and Marquis Grissom Jr. called up to Red Wings
By Dan Glickman Two of the top prospects in the Washington Nationals system are coming to the Rochester Red Wings. Outfielder Daylen Lile and relief pitcher Marquis Grissom Jr. were called up to AAA from the AA Harrisburg Senators on Wednesday, the team announced. The duo are the No. 9 and No. 23 prospects in the Nationals organization, respectively, according to MLB.com … [Read more...] about Well-regarded prospects Daylen Lile and Marquis Grissom Jr. called up to Red Wings
Red Wings take opener in Buffalo, 8-4, in 11
BY DAN GLICKMAN The Rochester Red Wings won their series opener with the Buffalo Bisons on Tuesday, 8-4, in 11 innings, on the strength of a grand slam from J.T. Arruda in the 11th inning- his first AAA home run. The Red Wings (5-15), who have now won two of their last three games for the first time since the opening week of the season, saw a good start by pitcher Andrew … [Read more...] about Red Wings take opener in Buffalo, 8-4, in 11
Red Wings drop series finale with Worcester, 7-0
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Before the Easter Sunday matchup between the Rochester Red Wings and the Worcester Red Sox, children at Innovative Field participated in an Easter egg hunt. Sadly for the Red Wings (4-15), the Easter Bunny favored Worcester (10-9), delivering the Boston prospects the 7-0 win while leaving the Red Wings' offense with zeroes despite a good … [Read more...] about Red Wings drop series finale with Worcester, 7-0