BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – It was “Christmas In July” at Innovative Field on Saturday night, but it was not a merry time for the Rochester Red Wings, as they fell to the Durham Bulls, 7-3. Durham grabbed an early lead in the first, chased away Wings starter Anthony Banda in the second, and held the advantage the rest of the game before putting the game further out … [Read more...] about Red Wings can’t overcome early Durham lead, fall 7-3
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Bonnies men’s basketball alum Osunniyi signs with Belgian team
By KEVIN L. SMITH St. Bonaventure men's basketball alumnus Osun Osunniyi signed a deal with Hubo Limburg United, the club announced on Friday. Limburg United -- a professional basketball club located in Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium -- competes in the BNXT League. The league consists of teams from Belgium and the Netherlands. Limburg United won the Belgian Cup during the … [Read more...] about Bonnies men’s basketball alum Osunniyi signs with Belgian team
Adon tames Bulls
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Quality pitching is what helps good baseball teams win games. For the second night in a row, the Rochester Red Wings earned a victory behind a solid pitching performance as they defeated the Durham Bulls 5-1 Friday evening. “You can’t talk about this game without talking about the pitching,” Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy said. “To … [Read more...] about Adon tames Bulls
Clement and Mendick trade jabs in offensive surge
By PATRICK WALSH Former Section V standouts Danny Mendick (Mendon/Monroe CC) and Ernie Clement (Brighton) highlighted an offensive surge Tuesday night in International League (AAA) action. Squaring off on opposing sides, the duo combined to go 7-for-11 with two extra base hits, five runs driven in and three scored in a 13-4 Buffalo Bisons win over the Syracuse Mets at NBT … [Read more...] about Clement and Mendick trade jabs in offensive surge
Red Wings get to Durham’s top starter, win 4-3
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings notched four runs against International League wins co-leader Evan McKendry on Thursday, taking game three of their series with the Durham Bulls, 4-3. McKendry entered the game tied for first in wins (7), second in WHIP (1.16), and opponent batting average (.225), third in ERA (3.89), and fourth in strikeouts (87). … [Read more...] about Red Wings get to Durham’s top starter, win 4-3