BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Red Wings (20-27, 47-72) were bitten by the long ball for a second straight night as they fell to the Toledo Mud Hens (29-18, 68-54) 7-4 Wednesday night. ”It’s a tough one,” Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy said. “It’s been our Achilles heel all year, where we have had leads and weren’t able to hang on to them.” Rochester … [Read more...] about Long ball haunts Red Wings for second straight night
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Red Wings ambushed by the long ball
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Rochester Red Wings (20-26, 47-71) surrendered five home runs as they fell 12-4 to the Toledo Mud Hens (28-18, 67-54) Tuesday evening. ”We didn’t get the shut down inning that we kinda needed,” Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy said. “That’s when the game went downhill, and we just never got back in the game and that was the … [Read more...] about Red Wings ambushed by the long ball
Red Wings continue home stand against Toledo Mud Hens
BY DAN GLICKMAN The Rochester Red Wings had a successful opening to their two-week home stand, winning a series against a good Syracuse Mets team, 4-2, utilizing some of their best pitching of the summer. Now, they' host the Toledo Mud Hens for six games starting Tuesday. Rochester has had two major roster changes since the end of the Syracuse series: infielder Jose Tena … [Read more...] about Red Wings continue home stand against Toledo Mud Hens
Red Wings use eight-run first to take series capper with Syracuse, 9-4
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – On Tuesday, Rochester Red Wings starter Adrian Sampson was spectacular on the mound, going six innings while allowing just one hit and one run: a solo shot by Syracuse's Jared Young. However, the Red Wings could manage only one run, and Syracuse ended up winning 2-1 by getting to the Rochester bullpen. On Sunday, to conclude the six-game … [Read more...] about Red Wings use eight-run first to take series capper with Syracuse, 9-4
Dan Mason inducted into Rochester Red Wings Hall of Fame; Team shut out by Mets
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Saturday night's game between the Rochester Red Wings and the Syracuse Mets was much like any such matchup in the last few decades. There were giveaways (a Dylan Crews jersey), pre-game entertainment (a Bollywood dance number and cricket demonstration for Indian Night), and other fun quirks that make Minor League Baseball so unique (Bruce … [Read more...] about Dan Mason inducted into Rochester Red Wings Hall of Fame; Team shut out by Mets