By PAUL GOTHAM Jeff Fitch didn’t land the job from his first interview coming out of college. That second work opportunity, though. That one stuck. And more than five decades later, the Fitch name, now continued with his son Scott, has been on the sidelines for Red Raider basketball. Fairport Central School District honored the family during a pre-game ceremony in … [Read more...] about Fairport rededicates court to honor Fitch family legacy
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Red Wings unable to secure series sweep
BY MIKE ROSE Rochester, NY -- The Rochester Red Wings had won six in a row entering Sunday's matchup against the Syracuse Mets, but they ended up on the wrong side of the series finale, 8-4. Rochester outscored Syracuse 41-8 in the first five games of the series but were unable to sustain offense against Mets' starter Tylor Megill. "You gotta tip your cap that guy … [Read more...] about Red Wings unable to secure series sweep
Red Wings soar behind big fourth inning
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Red Wings won their fifth straight game against the Syracuse Mets and sixth overall with a 9-1 victory behind an offensive explosion in the fourth inning. ”Really proud of this group,” Red Wings manager Matthew LeCroy said. “They continue to fight and pull for each other. They have each other’s backs and this was another … [Read more...] about Red Wings soar behind big fourth inning
Red Wings turn pitcher’s duel into 9-2 rout against Syracuse, win fifth straight
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – On paper, Friday seemed a somewhat unexpected pitcher's duel, with Rochester Red Wings' lefty Andrew Alvarez entering the game with a 4.89 ERA and his opponent, the Syracuse Mets right-hander Blade Tidwell, beginning the game with a 5.87 ERA. And yet, a duel occurred, with each pitcher allowing just one earned run through the first six … [Read more...] about Red Wings turn pitcher’s duel into 9-2 rout against Syracuse, win fifth straight
House powers Red Wings past Mets
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Brady House‘s two-home run game powered the Rochester Red Wings past the Syracuse Mets 4-2 in the second game of the Battle of the Dishes Thursday evening. ”Brady House was the story of the game,” Red Wings manager Matthew LeCroy said. “He had a two-run home run to put us up in the first and then to break the tie. After they scored, we … [Read more...] about House powers Red Wings past Mets