BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – On Saturday, the Rochester Red Wings had a chance to take their series with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. A few, in fact. They weren't able to take them, though, falling to the Yankees affiliate, 7-2. None of those opportunities was more significant than the one in the fifth inning. After tying the game, 2-2, on a Richie Martin … [Read more...] about Missed opportunities doom Red Wings in 7-2 loss
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Red Wings walk off RailRiders in extras, 2-1
BY DAN GLICKMAN A night after losing in 10 innings, the Rochester Red Wings won a 10-inning game of their own, walking off the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, 2-1. The Wings scored the walk-off run on a throwing error by Scranton reliever Michael Gomez, who fielded a sacrifice bunt by Cody Wilson and tried to throw out Jordy Barley at third. The ball went wide of the … [Read more...] about Red Wings walk off RailRiders in extras, 2-1
Red Wings lose big in Worcester series finale, 12-1
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings dropped their series finale with the Worcester Red Sox on Sunday, 12-1, as Worcester outhit Rochester 13-7. Although the game was close in the early innings, Worcester increased its lead throughout the game and took a double-digit lead after scoring multiple runs in the seventh and eighth. The loss was … [Read more...] about Red Wings lose big in Worcester series finale, 12-1
Newark’s Ben Cowles breaks on-base record with Class-A Hudson Valley
By KEVIN L. SMITH Newark native Ben Cowles broke a record that hasn't been reached in over 15 years. On Thursday, Cowles was issued a walk to extend his on-base streak to 36 games for the Hudson Valley Renegades, a Class-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. Cowles' streak, which dates back to July 4 of this season, broke the Renegades' franchise record that was … [Read more...] about Newark’s Ben Cowles breaks on-base record with Class-A Hudson Valley
Red Wings fall to Worcester and AAA rookie Gambrell, 6-3
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y.– The Rochester Red Wings haven't been shut out in 114 games, going back to the second game of an April 8 doubleheader against Syracuse. The Red Wings kept that streak alive for a 115th game on Saturday, but they couldn't get into the win column, falling to the Worcester Red Sox, 6-3. No team in the International League has gone over 100 … [Read more...] about Red Wings fall to Worcester and AAA rookie Gambrell, 6-3