By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA In an era of launch angles, care-free swings and exaggerated shifts, Syracuse Mets catcher Nick Meyer chose a little old-school baseball to send the Rochester Red Wings to defeat on Sunday afternoon. Meyer’s two-out bunt down the third base line on a 1-0 pitch from Rogello Armenteros drove home Sebastian Elizalde from third with what turned out to be … [Read more...] about Syracuse catcher uses a little old-school baseball to defeat Red Wings
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Wings avoid being no-hit, still swept in Saturday doubleheader
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Rochester Red Wings avoided dubious history in their doubleheader defeat to Syracuse on Saturday night but played a forgettable 14 innings nonetheless. Franklyn Kilome was an out away from recording a seven-inning no-hitter in Game 2 when Tres Barrera looped a line drive into right field for Rochester’s first hit. Kilome proceeded to strike out … [Read more...] about Wings avoid being no-hit, still swept in Saturday doubleheader
Noll and void: Grand slam powers Red Wings past Mets for second straight win
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Rochester Red Wings have scored 16 runs over the last three games, matching the most prosperous three-game stretch Rochester has seen during this two-week homestand. The Wings are finding out that hitting cures many ills, including poor fielding displays. Jake Noll’s sixth-inning grand slam, Rochester’s first slam of the season, powered the Red Wings to a … [Read more...] about Noll and void: Grand slam powers Red Wings past Mets for second straight win
Sixth-inning surge carries Red Wings over Syracuse
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Rochester Red Wings committed a bevy of miscues in Wednesday night's tilt against Syracuse. Jefry Rodriguez allowed two runs by wild pitch and also walked two batters, while the Red Wings' first two innings were spoiled by double plays. Tres Barrera committed a throwing error on a Drew Jackson stolen base attempt in the sixth, allowing Jackson to take … [Read more...] about Sixth-inning surge carries Red Wings over Syracuse
With full trust in his pitches, Braymer leads Wings past RailRiders
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For Ben Braymer to be at his best, the Rochester Red Wings left-hander needs to know his fastball is fast enough and good enough. He doesn’t throw 99; most of the time his fastball is around 89. If he leaves one up in the zone to a high-quality hitter, there’s a good chance the FAA will assign the ball a flight number. For evidence, see Tuesday’s … [Read more...] about With full trust in his pitches, Braymer leads Wings past RailRiders