By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA To Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert, the key to building a successful coaching staff extends far beyond X’s and O’s, beyond the ability to break down video and devise high-energy practice drills that simulate game action. First and foremost, coaches must be high-character individuals. Then there also must be a cohesiveness within the coaching … [Read more...] about Paetsch, Prospal join Appert’s coaching staff with Amerks
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Red Sox select Canisius Golden Griffin, Matt Duffy
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius junior right-handed pitcher Matt Duffy became the 15th player in program history to be drafted on Monday as he was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the fourth round of the 2023 MLB Draft. Duffy is the first Golden Griffin to be selected since Tyler Smith was picked in the eighth round by the Los Angeles Angels in the … [Read more...] about Red Sox select Canisius Golden Griffin, Matt Duffy
Wings drop final game before All-Star break
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Paolo Espino matched his longest outing of the season including four shutout frames to close his work for the day. The effort wasn't enough as the host Rochester Red Wings dropped an 8-2 decision to Buffalo before 4,487 at Innovative Field, Sunday afternoon. Espino fanned three and allowed five runs (one earned) on five hits and two … [Read more...] about Wings drop final game before All-Star break
Red Wings batter Buffalo in 11-6 win
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y – On the night that Rochester’s orchestra played post-game, the Red Wings offense played a symphony of hits in an 11-6 win over the Buffalo Bisons on Saturday, with a six-run seventh providing the crescendo. The 14 hits were the most for the Wings since June 13, when they had 16 against Scranton. Every Red Wings hitter reached base at least … [Read more...] about Red Wings batter Buffalo in 11-6 win
Red Wings trampled by Bisons
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. - - The force was not strong with the Rochester Red Wings Friday evening during their celebration of Star Wars night as they fell 19-3 to Buffalo Bisons. “These are one of those games you want to flush away and be done with it,” Red Wing’s manager Matt LeCroy said. Star Wars night was not the only celebration happening at Innovative … [Read more...] about Red Wings trampled by Bisons