BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- The Rochester Red Wings weren't able to contain the long ball as the Scranton Wilkes/Bare Railriders hit five solo home runs as the Red Wings fell 6-5 Friday evening. "We knew if we could keep them in the ballpark, we could have a chance to win and we didn't do that," Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy stated about the loss. "It's one of … [Read more...] about Long balls haunt the Red Wings
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Reyes walks it off for Wings
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- Any current or former athlete will tell you there is no "I" in team. Behind a complete team effort and a Franmil Reyes walk-off two-RBI double, the Rochester Red Wings were able to complete the sweep against the Scranton Wilkes/Bare Rairiders 8-7 in the second game Thursday evening. "Our lineup is way better than it was at the … [Read more...] about Reyes walks it off for Wings
Red Wings and Railriders rained out, doubleheader Thursday
BY JONATHAN SKUZA Wednesday's game between the Rochester Red Wings (29-33) and Scranton Wilkes/Bare Railriders (29-34) was postponed due to inclement weather, forcing a doubleheader for Thursday. Rochester won the series opener against Scranton Wilkes/Bare 18-10. The Red Wings will look to start up another winning streak and get to a .500 record. Right-hander Wily … [Read more...] about Red Wings and Railriders rained out, doubleheader Thursday
Amerks legend Jody Gage to be inducted into New York State Hockey Hall of Fame
Courtesy of GoAmerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans are pleased to announce that Jody Gage, the franchise’s all-time leading scorer and three-time Calder Cup Champion, will be inducted into the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2023. Induction ceremonies are scheduled for 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 16 at the Hilton Hotel in Troy, … [Read more...] about Amerks legend Jody Gage to be inducted into New York State Hockey Hall of Fame
Red Wings drop series finale to Worcester
BY JONATHAN SKUZA Rochester dropped its fourth straight as the Red Wings fell in the series finale to the Worcester Red Sox 5-2 Sunday afternoon. After the Red Wings took a 1-0 lead in the first inning, Enmanuel Valdez hit a solo home run to right center field to tie the ball game in the bottom half of the inning. Narciso Crook gave Worcester the lead the following inning … [Read more...] about Red Wings drop series finale to Worcester