BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- Logan Verrett is known for starting games for the Rochester Red Wings on a five-day basis. Friday evening saw a different role for the right-hander starter as he was used in a relief role. In a game that was suspended due to inclement weather and wet conditions the day prior, Verrett was put into a position he's not familiar with. … [Read more...] about Verrett shows versatility and dominance, but Wings woes continue
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Wings, Railriders game suspended
ROCHESTER, NY – Thursday's Rochester Red Wings and the Scranton-W/B RailRiders game at Frontier Field was suspended in the middle of the third inning when showers covered the field causing unplayable conditions for the afternoon. Rochester leads Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 2-1 when the game resumes on Friday evening, July 29 as part of a doubleheader. The two teams will complete a … [Read more...] about Wings, Railriders game suspended
Cavalli strong again, and learns a new rule, but Wings lose another
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA After missing 15 days with a finger ailment, Cade Cavalli returned to the mound for the Rochester Red Wings on Wednesday night at Frontier Field and picked right up where he left off. Cavalli pitched five scoreless innings, allowing three hits and three walks while striking out three, but the bullpen allowed seven runs between in the seventh and eighth … [Read more...] about Cavalli strong again, and learns a new rule, but Wings lose another
Red Wings fall to .500 with Hall of Fame Night loss to Scranton
The Rochester Red Wings lost to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Tuesday, 12-5. The defeat puts the Red Wings at 47-47 on the year, five games back in the International League East race. It's the first time the Wings have been at .500 since they were 9-9 after their game on April 24. Rochester has not been below .500 since they started the season 0-1 with an opening … [Read more...] about Red Wings fall to .500 with Hall of Fame Night loss to Scranton
Time in Rochester helped Morneau pave big-league career
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Spotty cell phone service slowed Justin Morneau when the former Rochester Red Wing attempted to tell his family of his first major-league call-up. Once he secured a spot in a batting order, Morneau wasted little time catching up to big-league pitching. The four-time MLB All-Star and 2006 American League MVP spent 14 seasons in Major League … [Read more...] about Time in Rochester helped Morneau pave big-league career