By TOM GARIGEN July 16, 2006 When Glenn Williams signed his first deal with the Atlanta Braves in 1993, he probably wasn’t expecting to be a career minor leaguer. The New South Wales, Australia, native made his professional debut at the tender age of 16, splitting the 1994 season between the Braves’ Gulf Coast and Appalachian League affiliates. Fast forward 12 seasons, and … [Read more...] about This Date in Red Wings History: Williams walkoff wins it for Wings
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This Day in Red Wings History: Sullivan reverses Wings’ luck against Tidewater
By JOHN LIKANJE July 15, 1969 could have been a worst case scenario for the Rochester Red Wings. They entered the day mired in a team-wide hitting slump and matched up against their antithesis, the Tidewater Tides. The Tides had beaten the Wings eight times in 10 head-to-head matchups. They would finish the 1969 season with an International League-best 76 victories as … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Sullivan reverses Wings’ luck against Tidewater
ICBL Tuesday: Gartland’s gem keeps Snow Cats undefeated; Rosso paces Cardinals
SNOW CATS (5-0) 4FLYIN FISH (1-3) 0AJ Gartland (Alfred State) dominated on the mound, and the Snow Cats maintained their lead in the Rochester Division West. Gartland struck out 13 in six innings of work and improved to 2-0 on the season. The southpaw retired the first 11 batters he faced before surrendering a two-out single in the fourth inning. He allowed only three balls out … [Read more...] about ICBL Tuesday: Gartland’s gem keeps Snow Cats undefeated; Rosso paces Cardinals
RCSD coaches want resolution to lack of equity
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Like their colleagues from across the country, Rochester City School District (RCSD) coaches were faced with the task of trying to help student-athletes cope with a lost season this past spring. Added to those challenges, RCSD coaches found more obstacles that came from within their district. On May 20th, an email from central office informed … [Read more...] about RCSD coaches want resolution to lack of equity
This Day in Red Wings History: Carey’s return helps Wings overcome six-run deficit
By PAUL CIFONELLI The Rochester Red Wings awaited Paul Carey's return in 1994 from the time he broke his wrist in Spring Training with the Baltimore Orioles. He made a splash in his first game back, hitting a go-ahead two-run blast in the fifth inning as Rochester went on to win 9-6. Carey's homer gave the Red Wings the lead after being down 6-0 through two innings. Earlier … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Carey’s return helps Wings overcome six-run deficit