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
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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
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