BY DAN GLICKMAN The Rochester Red Wings finally won a game at the St. Paul Saints, defeating the Twins AAA affiliate on Wednesday, 7-5. According to the team, it's Rochester's first win in the state of Minnesota since 1955 The Wings have struggled against the Saints since they entered affiliated baseball and took the Minnesota affiliation during Major League Baseball's … [Read more...] about Red Wings finally win in St. Paul, defeating Saints 7-5
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Travis Blankenhorn named IL Player of the Week
BY DAN GLICKMAN Rochester Red Wings slugger Travis Blankenhorn won this week's International League Player of the Week, the first Red Wing to win the award since Luis Garcia in April 2022. The 27-year-old infielder, who had a chance to go elsewhere last offseason but decided to stay in the Nationals organization, put up a .476 (10-for-21) batting average in last week's … [Read more...] about Travis Blankenhorn named IL Player of the Week
Toledo outslugs Rochester in series finale
BY MIKE ROSE ROCHESTER, NY -- The wind was gusting and the ball was flying over the fence early and often Sunday but in the end the Toledo Mud Hens did just enough to edge out the Rochester Red Wings, 8-7. The loss by Rochester resulted in a series split after they dropped the final two games of the set. "Both teams battled we just couldn't keep them from scoring when … [Read more...] about Toledo outslugs Rochester in series finale
Red Wings’ ninth-inning rally smothered
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, NY. — The Rochester Red Wings struggled on both sides of the ball as they fell 9-5 Saturday afternoon to the Toledo Mud Hens after a four run ninth inning rally was extinguished. ”We had a lot of scoring opportunities, but we just didn't get done with runners in scoring position,” Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy said. “I like the way we fought … [Read more...] about Red Wings’ ninth-inning rally smothered
Complete team effort helps Red Wings soar
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The formula for winning in any sports is getting the most complete team effort from your team in all facets of the game. The Rochester Red Wings put together a complete team effort with a 4-1 victory over the Toledo Mud Hens Friday evening. ”It was a big bounce back after we had a tough second game of the doubleheader, but I like … [Read more...] about Complete team effort helps Red Wings soar