BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings went 0-2 in a doubleheader against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Thursday, falling in the first game 18-3 before falling behind late in an offense-filled second game, 11-9. The losses, which put the Red Wings under .500 (4-5) for the first time in the second half of the International League season, also sent … [Read more...] about Red Wings lose both ends of semi-doubleheader; team has longest losing streak since April/May
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Sudden rain forces suspension of Red Wings game in top of the fifth; doubleheader Thursday
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – In a bizarre turn of events rarely seen at ESL Ballpark, the game between the Rochester Red Wings and Lehigh Valley IronPigs was delayed and then suspended after a sudden rain and wind storm struck so quickly that the grounds crew was unable to fully place the trap on the field until it was too late. The game will be completed as part of … [Read more...] about Sudden rain forces suspension of Red Wings game in top of the fifth; doubleheader Thursday
Sabres name Roest Amerks general manager
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – The Buffalo Sabres announced today that Stacy Roest has been named general manager of the Rochester Americans, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate. In his new role, Roest, who will also serve as director of player personnel for the Sabres, will lead Buffalo’s player development process, both on and off the ice. Prior to … [Read more...] about Sabres name Roest Amerks general manager
Errors haunt Wings
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Rochester Red Wings (4-3, 49-31) fell to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (3-4, 38-44) 6-4 Tuesday night after some defensive errors and an insurance run. ”We didn’t do much offensively after the fourth inning,” Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy said. “I thought we had good momentum after the first inning and we just didn’t capitalize on … [Read more...] about Errors haunt Wings
Lipscomb leads Rochester to second straight win in Charlotte, 3-1
BY DAN GLICKMAN Second baseman Trey Lipscomb drove in two of the Rochester Red Wings' three runs, including a solo home run in the fourth, to spearhead a 3-1 win over the Charlotte Knights on Saturday. The road win, which moves Rochester to 3-2 in the second half and 48-30 overall, ensures the Red Wings will have at least a 3-3 split in the six game series, and they could … [Read more...] about Lipscomb leads Rochester to second straight win in Charlotte, 3-1