By Dan Glickman ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings lost to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Saturday in 10 innings, 8-7, despite a 4-for-5 night at the plate from third baseman Jake Alu and a dramatic and controversial home run by left fielder Blake Rutherford in his Red Wings debut to send the game to extras. “The guys fought hard, man,” said Red Wings … [Read more...] about Red Wings fall to Scranton, 8-7, in extras
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Long balls haunt the Red Wings
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- The Rochester Red Wings weren't able to contain the long ball as the Scranton Wilkes/Bare Railriders hit five solo home runs as the Red Wings fell 6-5 Friday evening. "We knew if we could keep them in the ballpark, we could have a chance to win and we didn't do that," Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy stated about the loss. "It's one of … [Read more...] about Long balls haunt the Red Wings
Reyes walks it off for Wings
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- Any current or former athlete will tell you there is no "I" in team. Behind a complete team effort and a Franmil Reyes walk-off two-RBI double, the Rochester Red Wings were able to complete the sweep against the Scranton Wilkes/Bare Rairiders 8-7 in the second game Thursday evening. "Our lineup is way better than it was at the … [Read more...] about Reyes walks it off for Wings
Red Wings and Railriders rained out, doubleheader Thursday
BY JONATHAN SKUZA Wednesday's game between the Rochester Red Wings (29-33) and Scranton Wilkes/Bare Railriders (29-34) was postponed due to inclement weather, forcing a doubleheader for Thursday. Rochester won the series opener against Scranton Wilkes/Bare 18-10. The Red Wings will look to start up another winning streak and get to a .500 record. Right-hander Wily … [Read more...] about Red Wings and Railriders rained out, doubleheader Thursday
Red Wings open Scranton series with 18-10 slugfest victory
By Dan Glickman ROCHESTER, NY – Rehabbing outfielder Victor Robles went 3-for-3 with two home runs, Jake Alu hit a grand slam, and Jake Noll had his first four hits of the season as the Rochester Red Wings scored a season-high in runs to defeat the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, 18-10, on Tuesday. “We had some big inning situations, we did some things that I really … [Read more...] about Red Wings open Scranton series with 18-10 slugfest victory