By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Joel Skinner's granddaughter wanted to meet the "vampires." What the child didn't realize was that Count Dracula resided, at least for the day, in the dugout of the Rochester Red Wings. Randy Dobnak played the part, keeping the bats of the Indianapolis Indians in the dark for six-plus innings, and the Wings sent 5,259, on hand to … [Read more...] about Timely Dobnak hurls Wings past Indianapolis
Minor League Baseball
Muckdogs shut out at home
By DONOVAN MOFFAT BATAVIA, N.Y. – The Batavia Muckdogs (24-18) slid into a four-game losing streak after being shut out at home for the second time this season falling 7-0 to divisional rival the Williamsport Crosscutters (14-27) in front of 2,779 fans at Dwyer Stadium. The Muckdogs recorded two hits in the first inning and put pressure on early but were unable to get the … [Read more...] about Muckdogs shut out at home
Wings fall in extra innings
By CARSON WERNER ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- After tying the game in the bottom of the ninth for the Rochester Red Wings, Zander Wiel stood as the game-winning run on third with no outs. Eighteen pitches later Geoff Hartlieb picked up three consecutive strike outs, stranded Wiel at third and allowed the Indianapolis Indians to steal the game in extras, 7-6. Down by one, Wilin … [Read more...] about Wings fall in extra innings
Schwind a natural fit on Pirates Triple-A coaching staff
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The home-run derby hoopla has subsided; Jon Schwind is back to just being the third base coach and assistant hitting coach for the Indianapolis Indians. Which is just fine with him. Oh, being the derby pitcher during the Major League Baseball All-Star festivities for slugger Josh Bell — his good friend with the Pittsburgh Pirates — was good fun. Real … [Read more...] about Schwind a natural fit on Pirates Triple-A coaching staff
Kerrigan anti-homer swing produces two HRs as Wings win
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA You would think, just on mechanics alone, Jimmy Kerrigan would be perfect for today's game of hit it high and hit it far. The right-handed hitting Rochester Red Wings outfielder doesn't need to work on launch angle in order to ensure balls are propelled skyward with the desired trajectory. Except he contends his natural swing isn't what he needs to … [Read more...] about Kerrigan anti-homer swing produces two HRs as Wings win