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Morales hits first-ever walk-off homer to bring Wings win, 6-4

July 13, 2025 by Dan Glickman Leave a Comment

BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester Red Wings third baseman Yohandy Morales, better known as "Yoyo," has been in baseball for most of his 23 years. The son of former Cuban national team infielder Andy Morales, the Miami-born righthander has played in almost every level of baseball except the majors. But at no point in his life, he said, had he ever hit a walk-off … [Read more...] about Morales hits first-ever walk-off homer to bring Wings win, 6-4

Irad Ortiz will ride favorite in Monday’s New York Derby

July 12, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

Courtesy of Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack publicity FARMINGTON – Train the Trainer’s potential wasn’t necessarily proven the day he made his racetrack debut back on April 6, though his runner-up finish in a maiden special weight affair at Santa Anita certainly was flattering. Instead, he was stamped as a New York-bred 3-year-old with serious upside on May … [Read more...] about Irad Ortiz will ride favorite in Monday’s New York Derby

Thursday American Legion Wrap: Brinza leads Greece Post with two XBH; DiCicco throws complete game in Cottreall-Warner’s fifth straight win

July 10, 2025 by Ashton Townsend Leave a Comment

ELY FAGAN POST 1151 (7-8) 1GREECE POST 468 (13-2) 8Nate Brinza finished 2-for-4 including a two-run triple in the first when Greece Post sent 12 to the plate and scored all eight of its runs on the way to an 11th straight victory. Brinza drove in Mason Davey and Colden Forney with his first of two extra-base hits on the night. Brinza later doubled and scored one run. Derrick … [Read more...] about Thursday American Legion Wrap: Brinza leads Greece Post with two XBH; DiCicco throws complete game in Cottreall-Warner’s fifth straight win

Two more former Red Wings join Home Run Derby: Buxton, Rooker to take part

July 10, 2025 by Dan Glickman Leave a Comment

BY DAN GLICKMAN Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood won't be the only former member of the Rochester Red Wings hitting in next Monday's 2025 Home Run Derby at Atlanta's Truist Park. In the days since the 6'7'' slugger announced his participation, two Red Wings alumni from the Twins era have also confirmed they'll take their swings: Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron … [Read more...] about Two more former Red Wings join Home Run Derby: Buxton, Rooker to take part

Nunez, Cluff lead Red Wings to 4-3 win over Houck and WooSox

July 9, 2025 by Dan Glickman 1 Comment

BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Nasim Nunez isn't known for his offense- he's been able to make it to the big leagues for two straight seasons thanks to his speed and defense. But on Wednesday afternoon, it was both his hitting and his baserunning- aided by some good defense and timely hitting from Jackson Cluff and others- that helped the Red Wings even up their series … [Read more...] about Nunez, Cluff lead Red Wings to 4-3 win over Houck and WooSox

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