By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Rochester Red Wings capped an afternoon of bloops and blasts with one final, game-winning bloop. Taylor Gushue’s ninth-inning pop-up found the right field grass, behind sliding right fielder John Andreoli and just out of the reach of retreating second baseman Drew Maggi, to score pinch-runner Matt Lipka from second base and snag a 10-9 victory. A 19-run, … [Read more...] about Last score wins as Red Wings get best of IronPigs
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Cavalli pulled in first as Red Wings’ win streak ends at nine
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO As unthinkable as it may seem to the average fan, Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy believes opposing batters are growing comfortable with Cade Cavalli's 97 mph fastball. "The one thing that I'm noticing now, a little bit, is his inability to throw the ball inside," LeCroy said. "I think he's gotta get back to the inside part of the plate, commanding that part … [Read more...] about Cavalli pulled in first as Red Wings’ win streak ends at nine
Red Wings Monday notebook: Rochester returns to town riding nine-game win streak
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Rochester Red Wings’ 10-game win streak in 1992 came more or less out of nowhere. The Red Wings, in Jerry Narron's lone year at the managing helm, were 34-56 before that late July surge. They held their last winning record three games into the season. Nine Red Wings' cars were vandalized, their windows smashed and belongings stolen, in the Silver Stadium … [Read more...] about Red Wings Monday notebook: Rochester returns to town riding nine-game win streak
Red Wings rack up runs on major leaguer Peterson in victory over Syracuse
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO David Peterson has allowed just nine hits in three major league appearances for the New York Mets this season. He allowed nine hits on Thursday in Rochester. The Red Wings tagged Peterson, who will be back with New York on Tuesday to pitch against Philadelphia, for seven earned runs before he left the contest. Rochester won 13-6, handing the 26-year-old the … [Read more...] about Red Wings rack up runs on major leaguer Peterson in victory over Syracuse
García garners International League Player of the Week honors
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Luis García, who sustained the Rochester Red Wings' lineup to a split against Buffalo last week, earned International League Player of the Week honors for his efforts, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday. García batted .519 (14 of 27) in six games against the Bisons, amassing 25 total bases and scoring nine runs. He culminated what was already a dominant … [Read more...] about García garners International League Player of the Week honors