The Rochester Red Wings fell to the Omaha Storm Chasers on Saturday, 4-1, as Rochester batters were largely stifled by the the Kansas City Royals farm club. The loss would come largely because of the pitching performance of the four pitchers that Omaha would use during the “bullpen game.” Ultimately, the four would combine to allow only five hits and a single earned run … [Read more...] about Wings’ bats clipped by Omaha, 4-1
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Alu’s home run keys Wings’ victory
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Jake Alu hit his first career Triple-A home run that helped the Rochester Red Wings to their second straight win against the Omaha Storm Chasers Friday evening. Alu hit a two-run home run over the right-field wall for his first career home run. The long ball helped in the 3-0 shutout victory for Rochester. "He went soft away for … [Read more...] about Alu’s home run keys Wings’ victory
Sharp and bullpen performance propels Wings to victory
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- Sterling Sharp struck out a career-high nine batters over five and two-thirds innings of work, and the Rochester Red Wings defeated the Omaha Storm Chasers 4-1, Thursday evening. "He kept us in the ballgame that allowed our offense to have a chance to take a lead," Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy stated about Sharp's performance. "Really … [Read more...] about Sharp and bullpen performance propels Wings to victory
Bullpen fails Wings in loss to Omaha
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA On a night when the Rochester Red Wings were going to need their bullpen to record a significant number of outs, the most effective reliever may have been the starting pitcher. Carson Teel, usually a part of the bullpen corps, made his third spot start of the season and was effective. He left with two outs in the fifth and a 1-1 score after allowing … [Read more...] about Bullpen fails Wings in loss to Omaha
Wings beat Omaha 5-2 despite Cavalli injury
The Rochester Red Wings defeated the Omaha Storm Chasers on Tuesday, 5-2. The biggest story for some, though, came in who didn't finish the game. That's because Cade Cavalli left the game in the top of fourth with an injury, although Red Wings manager Matthew LeCroy said the move was mostly precautionary in nature. “He had a little thing on his finger,” said LeCroy. “It … [Read more...] about Wings beat Omaha 5-2 despite Cavalli injury