By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Thank God for Milo. The Golden Retriever gave the 11,197 on hand at Frontier Field Saturday night reason to cheer. There was little else to applaud. One night after a controversial call short-circuited a ninth-inning rally, the Rochester Red Wings could not offer any excuses for this their third straight loss. A season-high five … [Read more...] about Milo to the rescue
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Wings can’t overcome controversial call in 9th
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Absolute Journey, a cover band of what else but Journey, serenaded Rochester Red Wings fans with a post-game concert on Friday. Moments earlier, it was the fans who serenaded plate umpire Alex Tosi with deafening boos — and a baseball even came flying through the air in his direction from the Red Wings dugout — as the officiating chief walked off the … [Read more...] about Wings can’t overcome controversial call in 9th
Wings split with IronPigs
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Ronald Torreyes showed no slowing down of his recent power surge. Zander Wiel did something that hasn't been seen in a Rochester Red Wings uniform since 2004. But the duo's efforts weren't enough for a doubleheader sweep as the Wings split (13-5/4-5) with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Thursday night. Wiel finished 4-for-4 with two home … [Read more...] about Wings split with IronPigs
Webster Little League advances to regionals on Kelly’s walk-off slam
By BILLY HEYEN PENFIELD, N.Y. — As Jack Kelly strolled to the plate with the bases loaded and a 10-run rule possibility at hand, his third base coach had three simple words for him. "It's your time." Kelly, who'd pitched a strong complete game to that point, delivered a walk-off grand slam over the tall leftfield fence. His teammates on the base paths raised their arms … [Read more...] about Webster Little League advances to regionals on Kelly’s walk-off slam
“When opportunity and performance meet:” Mendon’s Troiani thriving in the Cape League
By PAUL GOTHAM Max Troiani spent the summer of 2018 interning for RDG+Partners during the day and playing baseball for the Lake Monsters of the Interstate Collegiate Baseball League at night. Earlier this week Troiani, now a centerfielder for the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League, spent the afternoon completing a written test for the Los Angeles … [Read more...] about “When opportunity and performance meet:” Mendon’s Troiani thriving in the Cape League