By CARSON WERNER LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. -- After dropping two straight to the Gwinnett Stripers, the Rochester Red Wings started Sean Poppen (5-0), on the mound. A shaky third inning followed by a disastrous fourth allowed Gwinnett to take a nine-run lead and hand Poppen his first loss of the season. Down 2-0 entering the fourth, Poppen got the first batter to fly out to … [Read more...] about Wings drop third straight to Gwinnett
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Red Wings drop second straight to Gwinnett
By PAUL CIFONELLI LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. - Gwinnett starting pitcher Kolby Allard allowed four hits and two walks over six innings, and the Stripers (58-41) went on to defeat the Rochester Red Wings (48-51), 5-1. Allard surrendered the lone run for the Red Wings in the sixth inning. Jeremy Walker came in for relief and dazzled over his three innings of work. Walker only allowed … [Read more...] about Red Wings drop second straight to Gwinnett
Twice as nice: Rayson Miller sweeps James Cooke to repeat as district champs
By JOHN LIKANJE HONEOYE FALLS, N.Y. - The Rayson Miller baseball team was brimming with determination to go back to Utica for the New York State (NYS) tournament. When Owen VanNewkirk crossed the plate and the umpire called the game due to mercy rule, Tom Sapienza's squad ran out of the dugout and celebrated on the field in jubilant fashion. "We're chasing a gold ring, … [Read more...] about Twice as nice: Rayson Miller sweeps James Cooke to repeat as district champs
Wings drop opener in Gwinnett
By CARSON WERNER LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. — After tying the game with a sixth-inning offensive outburst, the Rochester Red Wings (48-50) were unable to muster any additional runs against the Gwinnett Stripers (57-41), losing 8-4. With the loss, the Red Wings dropped nine games behind the Stripers in the International League wild card standings. Down by four entering the sixth, … [Read more...] about Wings drop opener in Gwinnett
PIttsford Mendon’s Max Troiani named to Cape Cod League All-Star Game
By PAUL GOTHAM Pittsford Mendon's Max Troiani has been named to the 2019 Cape Cod League All-Star Game to be played Sunday, July 21st. Hitting .344 for the Orleans Firebirds with nine RBI and nine runs scored, Troiani ranks in the top five of the league. The centerfielder has 15 walks and an on-base percentage of .431. Over his last eight games, Troiani is hitting at a … [Read more...] about PIttsford Mendon’s Max Troiani named to Cape Cod League All-Star Game