By TOM GARIGEN August 20, 1993 Paul Carey went deep twice to lead a long-ball barrage as the Rochester Red Wings defeated the Syracuse Chiefs 12-7 on this date in 1993. Mel Wearing, Bobby Dickerson, and Tommy Hinzo also homered for the Wings, who maintained a half-game lead over Ottawa in the International League East as both teams raced for a playoff spot. Manny Alexander … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Homer-happy Wings fly by Syracuse
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This Day in Red Wings History: Chism finishes triple shy of cycle
By JOHN LIKANJE Tom Chism didn't enjoy the confines of Evansville, Indiana and Toledo, Ohio in 1980. The veteran designated hitter missed playing in front of the Silver Stadium home crowd in Rochester. When he was reacquired by the Red Wings, Chism knew he had to produce at the plate to remain on the roster. The 6-foot-1 designated hitter broke out against the Tidewater … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Chism finishes triple shy of cycle
This Day in Red Wings History: Traber’s walk off slam sinks Tides
By PAUL CIFONELLI Jim Traber knew he had the advantage against Tidewater Tides reliever Wes Gardner in the ninth inning in 1985. With Gardner working the day before, Traber was confident he wasn't going to see the hurler's best stuff and turned that confidence into a walk-off grand slam to give the Red Wings an 8-6 victory. "He's not the type of reliever that can throw every … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Traber’s walk off slam sinks Tides
This Day in Red Wings History: Robson throws club’s first perfecto
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Every perfect game contains a dazzling defensive play that the pitcher remembers long after the final out. An outcome that improbable requires a dash of baseball heroism from one of the eight fielders around the untouchable hurler. On Aug. 16, 1974, Red Wings pitcher Gary Robson received a lift from catcher Don Hickey. Not only did Hickey call a successful … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Robson throws club’s first perfecto
This Day in Red Wings History: Dunwoody the hero, Howard the goat in Wings’ walkoff
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Ryan Howard climbed the minor league ranks in short order in the early 2000s, mere weeks away from making his major league debut when the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons visited Rochester on Aug. 15, 2004. Before the future National League MVP and World Series champion donned a Phillies uniform, however, he was a Triple-A rookie who made a rookie … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Dunwoody the hero, Howard the goat in Wings’ walkoff