By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The day began for Andy Wilkins with a bright-and-early, one connection flight from Chattanooga, Tenn., to Rochester. It ended with some night-time fun at the ball park, as Wilkins provided the biggest hit in a night of lots of hits (13) for the Rochester Red Wings. Promoted from Double-A in the morning, Wilkins belted a grand slam to ignite an … [Read more...] about Wilkins slam highlights Wings’ inning that wouldn’t end
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The Red Wings, Nietopski and Chamberlain: Rochester baseball history through the MLB Draft
By BILLY HEYEN From 1998 to 2008, 10 players with Rochester-area ties were either drafted or signed contracts with professional baseball organizations. From 2009 through 2018, that number jumped to 34. Players either from Section V schools or Rochester-area colleges have been selected in most Major League Baseball drafts. While none were selected in the first, in 1965, … [Read more...] about The Red Wings, Nietopski and Chamberlain: Rochester baseball history through the MLB Draft
RailRiders top Wings, 3-1
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com The Red Wings managed just four hits for a second consecutive day, falling to the Scranton/WB RailRiders, 3-1, Sunday afternoon in Moosic, PA. After winning the first two games of the series, Rochester (43-46) has to settle for the series split. Twins rehabbing pitcher Ervin Santana made the start for the Wings allowing three … [Read more...] about RailRiders top Wings, 3-1
Wings blanked 4-0 Saturday night in Scranton
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com Kohl Stewart turned in his best start of the season at Triple-A, but the offense didn't provide any help as the Wings were blanked by the Scranton/WB RailRiders, 4-0, Saturday night in Moosic, PA. Stewart - after allowing five runs in each of his first two starts with Rochester this year - allowed just one run on seven hits and two … [Read more...] about Wings blanked 4-0 Saturday night in Scranton
Wings cruise to 9-1 win over Scranton, Friday
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com Stephen Gonsalves turned in another strong start and the offense provided plenty of support as the Red Wings cruised to a 9-1 win over the Scranton/WB RailRiders Friday night at PNC Field. After allowing just one run on two hits over 5.2 innings Friday, Gonsalves has now pitched to a 0.66 ERA (2 ER/27.1 IP) and allowed just 11 hits … [Read more...] about Wings cruise to 9-1 win over Scranton, Friday