By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- On Monday night, Rochester relievers retired the last 13 batters faced. Tuesday night, the Wings bullpen nearly got the night off. Lewis Thorpe hurled eight innings and picked up Triple-A career victory number one in dominant fashion. For the second straight outing, the left-hander struck out 12 as Rochester breezed to an 8-1 victory over … [Read more...] about Thorpe hurls gem; Wings win second straight
Minor League Baseball
Wings ride big fifth to series-opening win
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- A pitch clock set on top of the outfield wall at Frontier Field represents the only measurement of time that controls the game of baseball. An understanding of baseball time, though, served the Rochester Red Wings well Monday night as did the ability to hit the reset button after a forgettable display in the field. Randy César … [Read more...] about Wings ride big fifth to series-opening win
Telis leads Red Wings to win over Mets in DH opener
By JOHN LIKANJE ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Tomas Telis went 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI to lead the Rochester Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over the Syracuse Mets in the first game of a doubleheader, Tuesday night, at Frontier Field. In the bottom of the second inning, Telis hit a one-out single to right field on a pitch in the lower middle section of the plate and drove in Luke … [Read more...] about Telis leads Red Wings to win over Mets in DH opener
Tim Tebow: healthy eating and a healthier appetite to succeed on the diamond
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA If you wonder how Tim Tebow, a guy who gave up baseball for 10 years, has gone from a rookie-ball social media spectacle to a Triple-A suspect prospect, this is all you need to know: When he sets his mind to doing something, he's going to do it. In 2003 he swore off (in a non-cursing manner) soda pop and says he hasn't had one since. No Pepsi, no … [Read more...] about Tim Tebow: healthy eating and a healthier appetite to succeed on the diamond
It’s always a good night when baseball is back in town
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The red LED lighting of the thermometer beyond the right field said 34 degrees. Across the way, the flags behind the left field wall whipped steadily inward, the 12 mph breeze putting an exclamation point on Thursday night's teeth-chattering chill. Baseball? Did someone say baseball? On an evening that would have been perfect for a Rochester … [Read more...] about It’s always a good night when baseball is back in town