Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com ROCHESTER, NY – Rochester Red Wings first baseman Kennys Vargas has been named the International League Batter of the Week, the league office announced Monday. Vargas batted .379/.419/.828 with one double, four homers, 11 RBI and four runs scored in seven games. He led the league in home runs, RBI, slugging and total bases (24) while … [Read more...] about Vargas named International League Batter of the Week
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MAAC announces full 2018-19 schedule
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) officially announced the 2018-19 men’s basketball schedule on Wednesday. Canisius will open its 30th season of MAAC play on Thursday, Jan. 3 when the Golden Griffins travel to play Marist in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. For the second-straight year, all 11 MAAC schools will play 18 conference games – nine at … [Read more...] about MAAC announces full 2018-19 schedule
Buxton, De Jong lead Wings to victory Saturday in Toledo
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com Byron Buxton collected two doubles and Chase De Jong turned in his best outing with the Red Wings as Rochester beat the Toledo Mud Hens, 3-2, Saturday night at Fifth Third Field. De Jong entered in the second inning - after Jake Reed opened - and tossed seven innings allowing just one run on five hits and a walk. He struck out four … [Read more...] about Buxton, De Jong lead Wings to victory Saturday in Toledo
Holy Toledo! Wings thump Hens, 15-2, Thursday
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com In a season full of offensive struggles, Thursday night in Toledo had to feel sweet for the Rochester Red Wings. The Wings exploded for 15 runs on 19 hits - including a pair of three-run homers - in a 15-2 win over the Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field. The Red Wings (55-66) wasted no time getting to work in their first and only … [Read more...] about Holy Toledo! Wings thump Hens, 15-2, Thursday
Thorpe solid in debut, but Wings lose 3-2, Wednesday
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com Lewis Thorpe turned in a quality start in his Triple-A debut, but it wasn't enough as Columbus clipped the Wings, 3-2, Wednesday afternoon to win the three-game set at Huntington Park. Thorpe's debut could not have started better as he struck out the side in the first inning. In the second frame he was aided by a tremendous, home … [Read more...] about Thorpe solid in debut, but Wings lose 3-2, Wednesday