BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Red Wings on their first night of Defenders of the Diamond superhero night, flexed their team superpowers and powered past the Indianapolis Indians, 14-7 Friday evening. ”It was a nice team effort tonight,” Red Wings manager Matthew LeCroy said. “We’ve been on a nice little roll right now and hopefully we can continue to … [Read more...] about Red Wings power past Indianapolis
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Report: Red Wings’ slugger James Wood promoted to Washington Nationals
BY DAN GLICKMAN One of the Rochester Red Wings' top hitters is getting the call to the big leagues: multiple reports say that outfielder James Wood will soon join the Washington Nationals, with a debut set for Monday, July 1 for a home game against the New York Mets. The move, first reported by Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan and MLB Network Radio, has yet to be confirmed … [Read more...] about Report: Red Wings’ slugger James Wood promoted to Washington Nationals
Saucke, Ziehl head list of post-season college accolades for Section V alums
by TYLER HATHAWAY More than 125 Section V Baseball alums played at the collegiate level this past Spring. Two dozen of those student-athletes earned conference and national honors. DIVISION I Gage Ziehl (Penfield), a junior at the University of Miami, was named to the All-ACC First Team as a starting pitcher. Ziehl posted a 5-3 record with two complete games, including a … [Read more...] about Saucke, Ziehl head list of post-season college accolades for Section V alums
Funny Cide tribute day at Finger Lakes July 4
Finger Lakes Racetrack Publicity FARMINGTON – Funny Cide, the only New York-bred to win the Kentucky Derby and the standard bearer for the “little guy” in horse racing, will be remembered on July 4 at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack. The track will pay tribute during the holiday card to the “Gutsy Gelding,” whose final career start came at Finger Lakes on July 4, … [Read more...] about Funny Cide tribute day at Finger Lakes July 4
Red Wings rally for doubleheader of walk-off wins
BY MIKE ROSE Rochester, NY -- The Rochester Red Wings (3-0, 41-35) powered by late-inning fireworks swept Thursday's doubleheader against the Indianapolis Indians (0-3, 33-43). The Red Wings rallied for a 4-3 extra-inning walk-off win in game one and followed to storm back from four down for a second walk-off win, 5-4. "I'm super proud of the guys," Red Wings manager … [Read more...] about Red Wings rally for doubleheader of walk-off wins