By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The stat, relayed by the Syracuse Chiefs public relations department, was almost unheard of for an above-.500 baseball team. The Chiefs entered Wednesday night's game in Rochester having been outscored 21-0 in the first inning since May 3. Their record in those games was a dubious 4-7. There was no reversal of fortunes on Wednesday. The Wings tallied … [Read more...] about Red Wings strike early, again, to top Chiefs
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No. 1 RIT men’s lacrosse advances to NCAA Semifinals with 12-7 win over No. 2 York
Courtesy of RITAthletics.com ROCHESTER, NY – The No. 1 RIT (21-0) men's lacrosse team advanced to the NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse Championship Semifinals with a 12-7 win over No. 2 York College (19-3) in the quarterfinals Wednesday evening from RIT's Turf Field. RIT tied a team record for wins in a season and will play Wesleyan University on Sunday, May 20 on the campus … [Read more...] about No. 1 RIT men’s lacrosse advances to NCAA Semifinals with 12-7 win over No. 2 York
Everybody hits: Behind 19 base knocks, Wings rout Syracuse
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The first inning of the Rochester Red Wings' series-opening win over the Syracuse Chiefs at Frontier Field on Tuesday provided a basic blueprint for how the rest of the contest was going to unfold. Red Wings starting pitcher Aaron Slegers continued his strong form by breezing through a nine-pitch frame that yielded two flyouts and a popup. About as … [Read more...] about Everybody hits: Behind 19 base knocks, Wings rout Syracuse
Would Wings consider affiliation change? Twins’ GM hopes not
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It's an even-numbered year, so that means one thing for the Rochester Red Wings: Their affiliation agreement with the Minnesota Twins, the parent team since 2003, will be up for renewal. The Twins say they want to stay. Thad Levine, senior vice president and general manager since November 2016, made his first visit to Frontier Field on Tuesday to … [Read more...] about Would Wings consider affiliation change? Twins’ GM hopes not
Cullen earns MAAC weekly honor
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com EDISON, N.J. – Niagara University shortstop Greg Cullen has been named MAAC Baseball Player of the Week, announced on Tuesday. This is Cullen's second time receiving MAAC weekly honors this season. Cullen was a standout in the Purple Eagles' 4-0 week which included a victory over Albany and a three-game series sweep of the Rider Broncs. In … [Read more...] about Cullen earns MAAC weekly honor