BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y.- - The Rochester Red Wing offense was held in check as they fell for the third night in a row to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs 8-2 Friday evening. “We just really couldn’t string it along to get back in it,” Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy stated about the loss. Rochester who has scored six or more runs in the first three games of the … [Read more...] about Wings’ offense struggles against IronPigs
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Former Bonnie Holmes signs with pro team in England
By KEVIN L. SMITH Former St. Bonaventure men's basketball star Jaren Holmes signed with a professional team in England, according to a release. Holmes will play for the Leicester Riders of the British Basketball League (BBL) for the 2023-24 season. The Riders have won six BBL championship titles, most recently in the 2021-22 season, and have hoisted three BBL … [Read more...] about Former Bonnie Holmes signs with pro team in England
Blankenhorn blasts 100th career long ball
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Travis Blankenhorn connected on his 100th career home run Thursday evening as the Rochester Red Wings fell 17-6 to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. “I didn’t even know that it happened,” Blankenhorn said chuckling about the milestone. “He does a lot of things well,” Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy said. “He’s a leader. Hopefully he … [Read more...] about Blankenhorn blasts 100th career long ball
Upstate Baseball League Thursday Wrap: Nick and Gordner lead Bombers in doubleheader sweep
BUCS (0-2) 0BOMBERS (2-0) 2 (GAME 1/6 INNINGS)Sam Nick went 2-for-2 with an RBI-triple in the fourth to lead the Bombers in their first win. Aidan Caselli plated Nick with an infield single in the fourth. Hudson Lazenby started and threw two hitless innings. Drew Boyzuck struck out one and retired all six batters he faced over two innings of work. Tyler Gordner struck out … [Read more...] about Upstate Baseball League Thursday Wrap: Nick and Gordner lead Bombers in doubleheader sweep
Wings edged by IronPigs
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER,N.Y.- - The Rochester Red Wings dropped a back-and-forth contest to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs 14-13 Wednesday evening. “Hats off to my guys,” Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy sais. “They stayed at it the whole game. I’m proud of them. We didn’t come out on the winning side of it, but I’ll take that because that could carry over to something … [Read more...] about Wings edged by IronPigs