BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- The Rochester Red Wings' struggles against Omaha continued Friday night as the Storm Chasers used a three-run sixth inning in a 4-2 victory. "Tonight we just didn't do it enough," Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy stated. "It's hard to win when you don't get it done with runners in scoring position." After Rochester tied the ballgame in … [Read more...] about Wings drop third straight to Omaha
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Nation’s leading jockey Irad Ortiz rides at Finger Lakes on Monday
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Irad Oritz, the best jockey in the nation, will be riding morning line favorite Looms Boldly in the $50,000 Ontario County Stakes on Monday afternoon at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack. Ortiz is one of only five jockeys to win the Eclipse Award as the outstanding rider at least four times and currently leads the country in victories and purse … [Read more...] about Nation’s leading jockey Irad Ortiz rides at Finger Lakes on Monday
Red Wings haunted by defensive and hitless woes
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- For a second night in a row, the Rochester Red Wings late innings haunted them as they were defeated by the Omaha Storm Chasers 8-4 Thursday evening. "We didn't execute on the mound at times and out defense, they didn't show up in the box scored as much but we didn't make enough plays either," Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy stated about … [Read more...] about Red Wings haunted by defensive and hitless woes
Long balls haunt the Red Wings
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- The Rochester Red Wings weren't able to contain the long ball as the Scranton Wilkes/Bare Railriders hit five solo home runs as the Red Wings fell 6-5 Friday evening. "We knew if we could keep them in the ballpark, we could have a chance to win and we didn't do that," Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy stated about the loss. "It's one of … [Read more...] about Long balls haunt the Red Wings
Reyes walks it off for Wings
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- Any current or former athlete will tell you there is no "I" in team. Behind a complete team effort and a Franmil Reyes walk-off two-RBI double, the Rochester Red Wings were able to complete the sweep against the Scranton Wilkes/Bare Rairiders 8-7 in the second game Thursday evening. "Our lineup is way better than it was at the … [Read more...] about Reyes walks it off for Wings