By PAUL GOTHAM Series sweeps occurred with little frequency for the 1994 Rochester Red Wings, a squad which finished fourth in the International League East with a record of 67-74. That didn't stop the home nine from taking three straight on the road against eventual IL West champ, Richmond. Mark Smith and Brad Tyler combined to drive in five runs, and the Wings capped a … [Read more...] about This Date in Red Wings History: Smith and Tyler slug Wings to series sweep
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This Day in Red Wings History: Losing streak snapped as Wings rout Bisons
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO If baseball clubs were given an option of which half of a doubleheader split they'd rather win, most would choose the latter. That sentiment was especially true for the Rochester Red Wings in Buffalo on July 19, 1959. Rochester was tagged for five home runs in the first game of the Sunday doubleheader, suffering a 9-0 blanking for its six consecutive loss. … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Losing streak snapped as Wings rout Bisons
This Day in Red Wings History: Red Wings hit businessman’s pockets in victory
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO At least Morton Brodsky didn't promise to pay each Rochester Red Wing who scored a run on July 18, 1971. His checkbook would have suffered a bigger dent. Brodsky, then the co-owner of the largest apartment development firm in upstate New York alongside his brother Samuel, upped the stakes for Rochester's Sunday matinee against the Winnipeg Whips. Brodsky … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Red Wings hit businessman’s pockets in victory
This Day in Red Wings History: Sweep in Toledo gives Wings 10 straight wins
By IAIN HIGGINS The Rochester Red Wings extended their win streak to 10 games after sweeping the Mud Hens in Toledo in a six-hour doubleheader on this day in 1990. Right-hander Mickey Weston held Toledo to four hits and one run, completing all seven innings of the first game, striking out three, and earning his eighth win of the season. Chris Hoiles, an Ohio native who grew … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Sweep in Toledo gives Wings 10 straight wins
This Date in Red Wings History: Williams walkoff wins it for Wings
By TOM GARIGEN July 16, 2006 When Glenn Williams signed his first deal with the Atlanta Braves in 1993, he probably wasn’t expecting to be a career minor leaguer. The New South Wales, Australia, native made his professional debut at the tender age of 16, splitting the 1994 season between the Braves’ Gulf Coast and Appalachian League affiliates. Fast forward 12 seasons, and … [Read more...] about This Date in Red Wings History: Williams walkoff wins it for Wings