BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Second baseman Darren Baker wasn't even supposed to be playing. Rochester Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy had told him that Saturday would be a day off. Then, late Friday, as the 25-year-old grabbed a late snack from Burger King, he got a call from LeCroy that plans had changed: Trey Lipscomb was getting the promotion back to Washington, and … [Read more...] about Baker walks off Bisons as Red Wings win fifth straight, 7-6
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Red hot Red Wings win fourth straight
BY MIKE ROSE Rochester, NY -- The Rochester Red Wings (9-2, 47-37) continued their torrid pace in the second half as they knocked off the Buffalo Bisons (3-8, 40-45), 7-3. The win was Rochester's fourth in a row as they maintain the top spot in the International League. The win came in come-from-behind fashion once again as Rochester continues to find ways to win games no … [Read more...] about Red hot Red Wings win fourth straight
American Legion Thursday Wrap: Carter hurls five shutout, Rayson Miller extends win streak
BRAMAN POST 1229 (6-9) 1RAYSON MILLER POST 899 (9-3) 6Thomas Carter struck out six batters and surrendered one walk over five innings of one-hit ball as Rayson Miller extended its win streak to four games. Carter retired 11 of the first 12 batters he faced. Thomas O'Reilly stole two bases and scored three runs going 1-for-2 with two walks in the win. Justin Angora drove in … [Read more...] about American Legion Thursday Wrap: Carter hurls five shutout, Rayson Miller extends win streak
Red Wings light up Buffalo, 11-2, for Fourth of July win
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings celebrated the Fourth of July at Innovative Field by providing their own fireworks on Thursday, hitting three home runs and recording 11 hits overall as they beat the Buffalo Bisons, 11-2. The Wings (46-37 overall, International League-leading 8-2 in the second half) fell behind early thanks to a two-run top of the … [Read more...] about Red Wings light up Buffalo, 11-2, for Fourth of July win
American Legion Wednesday Wrap: Olmo hurls 1-hitter as Braman Post gets DH split; Greece Post rolls to 14th straight win
CHILI POST 1830 (2-10) 2GREECE POST 468 (13-1) 8 GAME 1Weston Elkovitch went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored as Greece Post grabbed an early lead and went to win its 13th straight game. Drew Wilson struck out two batters and allowed two hits in four innings to help pick up the win. Greece Post got on the board in the first inning with a Derick Allen … [Read more...] about American Legion Wednesday Wrap: Olmo hurls 1-hitter as Braman Post gets DH split; Greece Post rolls to 14th straight win