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
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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
Sabres announce Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – The Buffalo Sabres have signed an affiliation agreement with the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, the professional developmental league for the American Hockey League and the National Hockey League, the team announced Monday. Jacksonville joins the Rochester Americans, the Sabres' AHL affiliate, as the chief minor-league … [Read more...] about Sabres announce Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate
Late Innings haunt Wings
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y.- - The Rochester Red Wings gave up a combined seven runs in the seventh and eighth innings as they were beaten 9-3 by the Durham Bulls Wednesday evening. “Offensively we weren’t good enough to get back into it,” Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy said. “Tough ballgame, but if you make a mistake against these guys, they’re gonna make you pay. … [Read more...] about Late Innings haunt Wings
Red Wings blast their way through slugfest
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- Resilience is defined as the capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties. The Rochester Red Wings were the definition of resilience Tuesday evening as they outlasted the defending International League champions Durham Bulls 12-8 in a back-and-forth slugfest at Innovative Field. “I think it just moves our guys,” Red … [Read more...] about Red Wings blast their way through slugfest