Carter Kieboom connected on a two-run home run in the fifth inning, and the Rochester Red Wings went on to defeat the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, 4-1 in International League action Wednesday night at Coca-Cola Park. Kieboom connected with two outs, on his seventh home run of the season made the game 4-0 midway through the fifth. Drew Millas singled earlier in the inning and … [Read more...] about Kieboom blasts Red Wings past IronPigs
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Home runs power Red Wings over Lehigh Valley, 9-4
The Rochester Red Wings opened a two-week road trip at the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Tuesday with a 9-4 win, powered by an offense that had three home runs, including a three-run shot by MLB Pipeline No. 2 prospect Dylan Crews. The win, their eighth in their last nine games, helps the Wings (28-18 in the second half, 66-53 overall) keep pace 2.5 games behind the … [Read more...] about Home runs power Red Wings over Lehigh Valley, 9-4
Fairport rededicates court to honor Fitch family legacy
By PAUL GOTHAM Jeff Fitch didn’t land the job from his first interview coming out of college. That second work opportunity, though. That one stuck. And more than five decades later, the Fitch name, now continued with his son Scott, has been on the sidelines for Red Raider basketball. Fairport Central School District honored the family during a pre-game ceremony in … [Read more...] about Fairport rededicates court to honor Fitch family legacy
Red Wings unable to secure series sweep
BY MIKE ROSE Rochester, NY -- The Rochester Red Wings had won six in a row entering Sunday's matchup against the Syracuse Mets, but they ended up on the wrong side of the series finale, 8-4. Rochester outscored Syracuse 41-8 in the first five games of the series but were unable to sustain offense against Mets' starter Tylor Megill. "You gotta tip your cap that guy … [Read more...] about Red Wings unable to secure series sweep
Red Wings soar behind big fourth inning
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Red Wings won their fifth straight game against the Syracuse Mets and sixth overall with a 9-1 victory behind an offensive explosion in the fourth inning. ”Really proud of this group,” Red Wings manager Matthew LeCroy said. “They continue to fight and pull for each other. They have each other’s backs and this was another … [Read more...] about Red Wings soar behind big fourth inning