By JOHN LIKANJE The Newark Bears and Rochester Red Wings were the cream of the crop in the International League in 1940. The Red Wings finished with a league-high 96 victories and the Bears right behind with 95. One pivotal game in this rivalry which decided the final standings was August 12, 1940 at Ruppert Stadium in Newark, New Jersey. The Red Wings trotted out ace Don … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Ryba rips Newark with nine strikeouts
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This Day in Red Wings History: Wings score six in ninth to defeat Ottawa again
By PAUL CIFONELLI Entering the top of the ninth in 1996, Rochester's chances of snapping its five-game losing streak didn't look good. The Red Wings were down 4-3 with three outs left to an Ottawa team they had won nine games in a row against. After a six-run ninth inning, Rochester came away with a much needed 9-6 victory and made it 10 consecutive victories against the … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Wings score six in ninth to defeat Ottawa again
ICBL Monday: Ferranti goes deep twice; Smith pitches Blue Jays to win
ORIOLES (7-12) 10 MONARCHS (13-6) 2 Philip Ferranti (Mercyhurst University) connected on a pair of homers as the Orioles snapped the Monarchs' six-game win streak. Ferranti hit a two-run shot as part of a five-run opening frame. The 6-foot-1 catcher smoked a grand slam to left center in the seventh inning as well. Maxx Countryman (Finger Lakes Community College) swatted a solo … [Read more...] about ICBL Monday: Ferranti goes deep twice; Smith pitches Blue Jays to win
Fornarola makes most of changed plans
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Tom Fornarola was two days removed from Spring Training when COVID-19 changed the sporting world's plans. Instead of calling balls and strikes at the minor-league level this season, the Rochester native has spent the summer umpiring games in the Interstate Collegiate Baseball League (ICBL). "This whole thing has definitely been very … [Read more...] about Fornarola makes most of changed plans
LoTemple and Prarie earn Week 5 ICBL honors
By JOHN LIKANJE Justin LoTemple (Monarchs/Alfred State College) and Rojo Prarie (Snow Cats/College of William and Mary) both earned Interstate Collegiate Baseball League (ICBL) honors for the second time this season. LoTemple reached base nine times in three games. Prarie compiled eight strikeouts over three outings. PLAYER OF THE WEEK (8/3-8/9) Rochester East Division Justin … [Read more...] about LoTemple and Prarie earn Week 5 ICBL honors