BY DAN GLICKMAN Two athletes from the Rochester area concluded their Paris Olympics on Saturday. The first, Naples-born Megan Musnicki of the USA Women's Eight rowing team, took part in the gold medal final, looking for her third Olympic medal after winning gold in London and Rio de Janeiro. It was not to be- the American boat finished fifth out of six at the … [Read more...] about Rochester Olympic Update: Musnicki and Sheffield finish their Olympic Games
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Red Wings silenced for second straight night
BY MIKE ROSE Rochester, NY -- After winning the first three games of the series against the Omaha Storm Chasers, the Rochester Red Wings were silenced by the Storm Chasers pitching for the second consecutive night. Behind a dominant start from Dinelson Lamet, Omaha shut out the Red Wings once again, 2-0. Rochester followed up last night's offensive struggle with just one … [Read more...] about Red Wings silenced for second straight night
Omaha blanks Rochester in 10 innings
BY MIKE ROSE Rochester, NY -- Runs were nearly impossible to come by on Friday night at Innovative Field and ultimately the Rochester Red Wings' four-game winning streak came to an end as they fell to the Omaha Storm Chasers in 10 innings, 1-0. The Red Wings (19-12, 57-47) failed to muster much of any offense against the Storm Chasers' pitching staff, posting just five … [Read more...] about Omaha blanks Rochester in 10 innings
Ward and Baker help Red Wings soar past Storm Chasers
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Rochester Red Wings extended their winning streak to four games with a 7-3 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers behind strong performances from Thaddeus Ward and Darren Baker Thursday evening. ”You gotta give credit to mister Thad Ward,” Red Wings’ manager Matthew LeCroy said. “He was in total control of the ball game. He kept us … [Read more...] about Ward and Baker help Red Wings soar past Storm Chasers
Rochester Olympic Update: Naples native Musnicki to row for gold
BY DAN GLICKMAN Naples native Megan Musnicki and the USA Women's Eights team will row for gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The boat, which also includes Watkins Glen-born Olivia Coffey, won the repechage on Thursday morning, finishing the 2000 meter course in 6:03.93, coming back from third after 500 meters and second after 1500 meters to overtake the Canadians … [Read more...] about Rochester Olympic Update: Naples native Musnicki to row for gold