By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When the mere anticipation of a ninth-inning strikeout by the Taco Bell K-man elicits the loudest sustained cheering from the crowd at Frontier Field, you know it's been a bad day for the home team. And when the entire homestand essentially became a colossal waste of time, a bad day gets even worse. Which is why Rochester Red Wings manager Joel … [Read more...] about Red Wings hit the road; be thankful
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Bulls defeat Wings again
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com By Nick Sciarratta and Donnie Moffat The Rochester Red Wings dropped a 3-1 contest to the Durham Bulls Saturday night at Frontier Field. It was the eighth straight home loss for the Wings, the first time since the 2010 season for a home slump like this. The Bulls struck first in the top of the first inning after Brandon … [Read more...] about Bulls defeat Wings again
Bostick closes series at Frontier with three-hit performance including fourth home run of season
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Chris Bostick wasn't hiding from the truth. Prior to the Indianapolis Indians' recent trip to Frontier Field which concluded Thursday afternoon, the Rochester native experienced limited success when "visiting" his hometown park. The Rochester native changed that, at least for now, hitting .455 for the three-game set including a three-hit … [Read more...] about Bostick closes series at Frontier with three-hit performance including fourth home run of season
Rupp hopes to show Wings, and Twins, he can help
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA After spending the past three seasons in Major League Baseball, Cameron Rupp isn't ready to say Triple-A is his ceiling. He believes in his bat and in his glove. Now he's hoping to prove to the Minnesota Twins that they also should show faith in his skills. Rupp, 29, signed with the Twins on Tuesday, was assigned to Triple-A and made his Rochester … [Read more...] about Rupp hopes to show Wings, and Twins, he can help
Chris Bostick reaches base 3 times Tuesday, looks forward to ‘home cooking’
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Baseball players don’t dream of walking, especially when they’re back home and get to play in front of friends and family for one of a few times all season. Chris Bostick was playing in Rochester on Tuesday, back home in front of his supporters who were seated in the second level just behind home plate at Frontier Field. He didn’t walk … [Read more...] about Chris Bostick reaches base 3 times Tuesday, looks forward to ‘home cooking’