The Rochester Red Wings opened their six-game series at the Norfolk Tides with a 5-3 to the Baltimore Orioles affiliate, despite a late home run by first baseman Travis Blankenhorn. Rochester (5-10) could only score in two innings against the IL-leading Tides (11-4). The Red Wings had only nine hits, the first time they failed to get at least 10 hits since last Tuesday's 7-2 … [Read more...] about Red Wings fall at Norfolk, 5-3
Minor League Baseball
Livonia alum VanScoter notches first professional win
By PATRICK WALSH It hasn't been too long since Reid VanScoter was dicing up Section V hitters. The former Livonia Bulldog southpaw picked up his first professional victory for the Seattle Mariners' High-A affiliate, Everett AquaSox, striking three and allowing two runs on three hits over six strong innings in a 9-2 victory over the Hillsboro Hops. After allowing … [Read more...] about Livonia alum VanScoter notches first professional win
Red Wings fall to Clement and Bisons, 9-6, as hometown favorite goes deep
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – It’s a rare occasion when a home run by an opposing player gets cheers at Innovative Field. It is an even rarer occasion when it happens as part of a 9-6 Red Wings loss. And yet, as Brighton graduate Ernie Clement rounded the bases after a two-run home run off a first-pitch fastball from Jose Mujica on Sunday, there were plenty of claps and whistles for the … [Read more...] about Red Wings fall to Clement and Bisons, 9-6, as hometown favorite goes deep
Baker stays hot as Red Wings beat Buffalo, 7-6
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings won their fourth straight over the thruway rival Buffalo Bisons on Saturday, 7-6, again coming from behind while being paced by their leadoff hitter, second baseman Darren Baker. The four wins come after the Red Wings began the season with a 1-8 record. The Red Wings have had 10 or more hits in the last four games after having only … [Read more...] about Baker stays hot as Red Wings beat Buffalo, 7-6
Wings win third straight against Buffalo, 6-3, for Irvin’s first AAA win
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings won their third straight game Friday night, beating the Buffalo Bisons, 6-3, earning their starting pitcher his first win in a long time. That pitcher, Jake Irvin, hadn’t found himself in the win column since August 1st, 2019, when he was with the now-defunct Hagerstown Suns in the A-Ball South Atlantic League. Injuries and the … [Read more...] about Wings win third straight against Buffalo, 6-3, for Irvin’s first AAA win