BY DAN GLICKMAN The Rochester Red Wings (37-25 in the second half, 82-53 overall) moved back into first place in the International League's second half on Saturday, winning a slugfest with the Syracuse Mets (33-28 in the second half, 71-63 overall), 14-9. Rochester hit six home runs in the win, including two from right fielder Leandro Pineda, to win the back-and-forth … [Read more...] about Red Wings defeat Syracuse in 14-9 slugfest to move back into first place
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Red Wings’ double-header curse continues as they split in Syracuse
BY DAN GLICKMAN The Rochester Red Wings entered Friday having not swept a double-header since August 30, 2024. They still haven't – they won the first game of their twinbill at the Syracuse Mets, 5-0, before falling on an walkoff home run in the ninth by Syracuse catcher Hayden Senger, 7-4. The win and loss leaves the Red Wings at 36-25 in the second half (81-53 overall), … [Read more...] about Red Wings’ double-header curse continues as they split in Syracuse
Ziehl dominates in Worcester win
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. — Gage Ziehl took the mound Tuesday night at Sahlen Field facing the prospect of dropping a fourth-straight decision. Instead he left to an ovation from family and friends who were gathered behind the first-base dugout. “Relieving, to say the least,” the former Penfield High standout said after picking up the win as the Worcester Red Sox … [Read more...] about Ziehl dominates in Worcester win
Yoyo Morales and Jared Simpson called up; Wings lose Syracuse opener but remain in first
BY DAN GLICKMAN Corner infielder Yohandy Morales, better known as “Yoyo”, was one of two Rochester Red Wings called up to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday as Major League Baseball rosters expanded. It was considered by many observers to be a well-earned promotion for the Miami-born slugger, who sits fourth in the International League in home runs (25) and RBI (76). … [Read more...] about Yoyo Morales and Jared Simpson called up; Wings lose Syracuse opener but remain in first
Hayes and homers power Wings to 9-7 victory as team sets single-season home run record and moves into first
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – After a 9-7 victory over the Buffalo Bisons that saw four home runs – including a new team record for long-balls in one season – and later (after the results of other games) the Rochester Red Wings move into first place of the International League second half, the home clubhouse deep in the bowels of ESL Ballpark was full of noise that could … [Read more...] about Hayes and homers power Wings to 9-7 victory as team sets single-season home run record and moves into first