By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Rochester Red Wings pitcher Cade Cavalli completed the first four innings with little difficulty on Thursday night, but did not record an out in the fifth. Reliever Jace Fry nearly bailed Cavalli out, striking out his first two batters, but allowed a grand slam to Buffalo Bisons infielder Samad Taylor in a full-count, two-out scenario. Rochester and Buffalo … [Read more...] about Six-run fifth inning costs Red Wings against Buffalo
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Sources: Donovan Casey promoted to Washington Nationals
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Rochester Red Wings outfielder Donovan Casey was promoted to the Washington Nationals Thursday, sources tell Pickin' Splinters. For Casey, who batted .269 with 16 home runs and 55 RBI in the minor leagues last season, this is his first major league call-up. The 26-year-old was acquired in the blockbuster trade that sent Max Scherzer and Trea Turner to the … [Read more...] about Sources: Donovan Casey promoted to Washington Nationals
Prow’s OT goal enables Amerks to add another puck to the wall
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Just moments after Ethan Prow gave the Rochester Americans victory with a final minute goal in overtime on Wednesday night, and before the team skated to center ice en masse to salute the crowd, the game puck was quickly scooped up. Not because the goal with 40.6 seconds remaining was some sort of career milestone for Prow, the sixth-year veteran … [Read more...] about Prow’s OT goal enables Amerks to add another puck to the wall
Baseball’s Opening Day like New Year’s in April
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It was Opening Day at the ball yard Tuesday. Happy New Year, everyone. Some people (OK, millions of people) look forward to New Year’s Eve and the Times Square ball drop at midnight. Baseball fans, on the other hand, cherish the real New Year’s Day, the day the home team takes to the diamond with hopes they never drop a ball. For the Rochester Red … [Read more...] about Baseball’s Opening Day like New Year’s in April
Sanchez settles in, but Red Wings lose home opener in ninth
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Aaron Sanchez and the Rochester Red Wings began the home portion of their 2022 season simply enough. Buffalo Bisons leadoff man Gosuke Katoh grounded the first pitch of Tuesday’s game to third baseman Richard Urena, who calmly fired to first baseman Jake Noll. One pitch, one out. The rest of the night wasn’t as easy, but Sanchez settled in well enough for … [Read more...] about Sanchez settles in, but Red Wings lose home opener in ninth