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Minor League Baseball

Wings’ Bray continues progression up the ladder

August 9, 2019 by Kevin Oklobzija Leave a Comment

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Having grown up in the Minneapolis suburb of Eden Prairie, Adam Bray spent many a night watching Minnesota Twins baseball at the old Metrodome and then Target Field. And like any kid watching his home town team, he dreamed of someday becoming the hometown hero. While there's still plenty of work to do, the little-kid's dream seems more realistic than … [Read more...] about Wings’ Bray continues progression up the ladder

Jax shines in Triple-A debut; Wings take two of three from Gwinnett

August 8, 2019 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Griffin Jax received his introduction to a "Garbage Plate" while overhearing a conversation on his flight to Rochester earlier this week. Thursday night, Jax donned the uniform commemorating the local culinary icon. The third round pick from the 2016 MLB draft didn't disappoint. Jax picked up the win in his Triple-A debut as Rochester … [Read more...] about Jax shines in Triple-A debut; Wings take two of three from Gwinnett

De Aza’s slam spoils Triple-A debut for Anderson as Wings win

August 6, 2019 by Kevin Oklobzija Leave a Comment

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It was a pseudo homecoming for Ian Anderson on Tuesday night at Frontier Field. Having grown up in the Albany suburb of Clifton Park, Anderson was promoted from Double-A Mississippi to make his Triple-A debut with the Gwinnett Stripers against the Rochester Red Wings. His parents were in the Frontier Field stands behind home plate. As were his … [Read more...] about De Aza’s slam spoils Triple-A debut for Anderson as Wings win

Five-run eighth lifts the Wings over Pawtucket

August 2, 2019 by Donovan Moffat Leave a Comment

By DONOVAN MOFFAT PAWTUCKET, R.I. – A five-run eighth inning lifted Rochester (56-55) over Pawtucket (48-62) Friday night as the Red Wings won their fourth in a row with a 7-2 victory on the road. After a one-out single from Ronald Torreyes and a double from Jack Cave, Wilin Rosario knocked his first hit of the game with a single up the middle that drove in the winning … [Read more...] about Five-run eighth lifts the Wings over Pawtucket

Wings derail Yankees top prospect, have pitcher bat, lose best hitter — and win

July 31, 2019 by Kevin Oklobzija Leave a Comment

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Listen to a New York Yankees game on the radio and you're guaranteed to hear John Sterling say to broadcast partner Suzyn Waldman, "You just can't predict baseball, Suzyn." None of the 12,248 fans at Frontier Field on Wednesday night would disagree, either. Oh, Wilin Rosario hitting another home run — his 15th — and driving in three more runs was not … [Read more...] about Wings derail Yankees top prospect, have pitcher bat, lose best hitter — and win

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