BY MIKE ROSE Rochester, NY -- Runs were nearly impossible to come by on Friday night at Innovative Field and ultimately the Rochester Red Wings' four-game winning streak came to an end as they fell to the Omaha Storm Chasers in 10 innings, 1-0. The Red Wings (19-12, 57-47) failed to muster much of any offense against the Storm Chasers' pitching staff, posting just five … [Read more...] about Omaha blanks Rochester in 10 innings
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Ward and Baker help Red Wings soar past Storm Chasers
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Rochester Red Wings extended their winning streak to four games with a 7-3 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers behind strong performances from Thaddeus Ward and Darren Baker Thursday evening. ”You gotta give credit to mister Thad Ward,” Red Wings’ manager Matthew LeCroy said. “He was in total control of the ball game. He kept us … [Read more...] about Ward and Baker help Red Wings soar past Storm Chasers
Rochester homers and Omaha errors lead Red Wings to 15-4 win
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – No Travis Blankenhorn? No problem. A day after losing their hottest hitter to a big league call-up spurred by trade deadline deals, the Rochester Red Wings battered the pitching of the Omaha Storm Chasers- the team with the best record in the International League- for a 15-4 win. The Red Wings (17-11 in the second half, 55-46 overall, 0.5 … [Read more...] about Rochester homers and Omaha errors lead Red Wings to 15-4 win
Former Newark standout, Ben Cowles traded to Cubs
By PAUL GOTHAM Former Newark Red and Section V standout, Ben Cowles is on the move. A 10th -round pick of the New York Yankees in the 2021 MLB Draft, Cowles was part of a trade between the Yankees and Chicago Cubs, Tuesday afternoon. Originally announced by ESPN's Jeff Passan, New York will send Cowles and right-handed reliever, Jack Neely in exchange for … [Read more...] about Former Newark standout, Ben Cowles traded to Cubs
Blankenhorn called up to Washington as trade deadline shuffles Red Wings roster
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