By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Absolute Journey, a cover band of what else but Journey, serenaded Rochester Red Wings fans with a post-game concert on Friday. Moments earlier, it was the fans who serenaded plate umpire Alex Tosi with deafening boos — and a baseball even came flying through the air in his direction from the Red Wings dugout — as the officiating chief walked off the … [Read more...] about Wings can’t overcome controversial call in 9th
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Wings split with IronPigs
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Ronald Torreyes showed no slowing down of his recent power surge. Zander Wiel did something that hasn't been seen in a Rochester Red Wings uniform since 2004. But the duo's efforts weren't enough for a doubleheader sweep as the Wings split (13-5/4-5) with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Thursday night. Wiel finished 4-for-4 with two home … [Read more...] about Wings split with IronPigs
Rooker pursues the impossible dream
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Brent Rooker is three months into his first season of Triple-A baseball, three months into being just one step from the majors. A desire to take that one more step is why the Rochester Red Wings rookie outfielder is at the ballpark every day, hours before first pitch. He's swinging a bat in the cage to improve his already-solid hitting. He's partaking … [Read more...] about Rooker pursues the impossible dream
Davis stays hot, but Red Wings drop doubleheader
By DONOVAN MOFFAT MOOSIC, P.A. – Rochester (43-45) managed to hit three balls out of the yard between the two games on Sunday afternoon, but the Red Wings were unable to hold on to their early leads and dropped two in a series finale against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (3-6/4-7). Jaylin Davis was the highlight in both games for the Red Wings as he belted a go-ahead two-run shot … [Read more...] about Davis stays hot, but Red Wings drop doubleheader
Wings split double header in Scranton
By DONOVAN MOFFAT MOOSIC, P.A. – Starting pitcher Lewis Thorpe surrendered just two runs on six hits in 6.0 innings to lead the Rochester Red Wings (43-43) to victory in the first game of a doubleheader Friday night as the Wings split (4-2/6-7) in International League action. After giving up back-to-back hits in the first inning, Thorpe retired the next eight batters, … [Read more...] about Wings split double header in Scranton