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Red Wings fan Chris Wells attends 1,000th consecutive game in Rochester

August 12, 2026 by Steve Bradley 5 Comments

By STEVE BRADLEY ROCHESTER, N.Y. - At 5:55 on Tuesday, 50 minutes before the scheduled first pitch, Chris Wells began making his way through the Plymouth Avenue entrance and into ESL Ballpark like he has done so many times before. But this was no ordinary evening. Clad in his trademark Michael Restovich jersey that he received as a Christmas gift in 2003 and joined by … [Read more...] about Red Wings fan Chris Wells attends 1,000th consecutive game in Rochester

Ziehl shines in Triple-A debut

August 11, 2026 by Paul Gotham 1 Comment

By PAUL GOTHAM Making his first start in Class AAA, Gage Ziehl looked right at home. And the former Penfield standout had a chance to work with an MLB All Star. Ziehl struck out eight without issuing a walk as the Worcester Red Sox defeated Lehigh ValleyPigs, 17-0 on Saturday. He hurled two-hit ball over five and 2/3 innings for his seventh win overall this … [Read more...] about Ziehl shines in Triple-A debut

Rochester girls continue dominant run, win fourth straight BCANY Summer Hoops Festival championship

August 9, 2026 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

WOODBURY, N. Y. — The Rochester girls cruised through pool play of the 2026 Basketball Coaches Association of New York (BCANY) Summer Hoops Festival posting a 24-point average margin of victory through four games on Saturday and Sunday. With his squad having claimed three straight titles and carrying a 22-game win streak into action, head coach Jeff Parizek knew Sunday’s … [Read more...] about Rochester girls continue dominant run, win fourth straight BCANY Summer Hoops Festival championship

Red Wings continue charge in Scranton with 9-0 win

August 9, 2026 by Dan Glickman Leave a Comment

BY DAN GLICKMAN The Rochester Red Wings again battered the pitching staff of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Saturday, winning 9-0 for their fourth straight victory in Pennsylvania. The win moves the Red Wings to 2.5 games (22-16 in the second half, 67-44 overall) back of Durham and Worcester for the International League second-half title and knocks Scranton … [Read more...] about Red Wings continue charge in Scranton with 9-0 win

Saturday BCANY Wrap: Rochester girls stay unbeaten; Nally and Stedman pace long-range attack

August 8, 2026 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

ROCHESTER (GIRLS) 61 NASSAU 38Loren Green scored five of her game-high 14 points in the first half tp help stake Rochester to a double-digit lead heading into the break. Green connected once from the floor and converted on a trio of free throws as the local team grabbed a 29-16 lead. Emerson Wandtke added seven of her 12 points during the opening stanza. Eva Dixon and Braelyn … [Read more...] about Saturday BCANY Wrap: Rochester girls stay unbeaten; Nally and Stedman pace long-range attack

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