ROCHESTER, N.Y. – It’s a rare occasion when a home run by an opposing player gets cheers at Innovative Field. It is an even rarer occasion when it happens as part of a 9-6 Red Wings loss. And yet, as Brighton graduate Ernie Clement rounded the bases after a two-run home run off a first-pitch fastball from Jose Mujica on Sunday, there were plenty of claps and whistles for the … [Read more...] about Red Wings fall to Clement and Bisons, 9-6, as hometown favorite goes deep
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Amerks sign Metsa to two-year deal
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – Rochester Americans General Manager Jason Karmanos announced today that the team has signed defenseman Zach Metsa to a two-year contract beginning with the 2023-24 season. Metsa will join the Amerks on a Professional Tryout (PTO) for the remainder of the current season. Metsa, 24, comes to Rochester after completing a five-year … [Read more...] about Amerks sign Metsa to two-year deal
Allen hurls shutout as Monroe salvages split
By PAUL GOTHAM Avery Point, CT. -- Zach Allen (Greece, N.Y./McQuaid Jesuit) scattered thee hits and two walks in a complete-game effort as Monroe Community College Baseball defeated host UConn-Avery Point, 4-0 to salvage a split in NJCAA action, Saturday. Allen struck out seven and improved to 5-2 on the season with his third complete game. The freshman right-hander hit … [Read more...] about Allen hurls shutout as Monroe salvages split
Baker stays hot as Red Wings beat Buffalo, 7-6
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings won their fourth straight over the thruway rival Buffalo Bisons on Saturday, 7-6, again coming from behind while being paced by their leadoff hitter, second baseman Darren Baker. The four wins come after the Red Wings began the season with a 1-8 record. The Red Wings have had 10 or more hits in the last four games after having only … [Read more...] about Baker stays hot as Red Wings beat Buffalo, 7-6
Amerks lose their cool and the game
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It’s been a long time since fans at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial verbally chased referees off the ice after what they perceived as horrendous officiating. And it’s been even longer since misconducts were dished out like candy on Halloween; a good three decades actually, back to the late 1980s and early 1990s and the late Mick McGeough’s … [Read more...] about Amerks lose their cool and the game