By DONOVAN MOFFAT NORFOLK, V.A. – It was a home run show for Rochester (46-48) as the Red Wings hit four bombs on the night and took game one of a four-game series to start a seven-game road trip with a 11-4 victory against the Norfolk Tides (35-59). Zander Wiel stole the show as he belted a two-run blast for his 16th home run in the fourth inning to put the Wings up 3-0 … [Read more...] about Wings cruise to victory in Norfolk
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McDonnell eager for challenge at Danielle Downey Classic
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The ink has barely dried on the high school diploma, but Webster Thomas graduate Mikah McDonnell will get her first taste of professional golf later this week. Winner of a fan vote, McDonnell will be among the field that tees off Thursday at Brook-Lea Country Club in the Symetra Tour's Danielle Downey Credit Union Classic. "It seems … [Read more...] about McDonnell eager for challenge at Danielle Downey Classic
Maggi and Wings walk off
BY PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The defense intended to prevent the game-winning run in effect allowed it. Moving on contact, Drew Maggi scored from first on Nick Gordon's single to shallow left field as the Rochester Red Wings walked off to beat Lehigh Valley, 5-4 Sunday afternoon at Frontier Field. Maggi took advantage of a miscommunication to score the game … [Read more...] about Maggi and Wings walk off
Milo to the rescue
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
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