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
Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Wings rally in third, sweep IronPigs in doubleheader
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Rochester Red Wings do not frequently erase four-run deficits in fewer than two innings. They had recorded just 12 come-from-behind wins all season, after trailing by any margin, entering Saturday’s doubleheader. The 13th rally had added significance, as Rochester swept a doubleheader for the first time since June 7, 2019 at Pawtucket. The Red Wings … [Read more...] about Wings rally in third, sweep IronPigs in doubleheader
Palka walks it off in Red Wings’ Game 1 victory
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Daniel Palka hardly lifted the bat from his shoulders this week, walking 10 times over the last three games. The Lehigh Valley IronPigs had committed to pitching to the other eight spots in the batting order, daring anyone other than the Red Wings' slugger to beat them. Recognizing this reluctance to throw Palka strikes, manager Matt LeCroy shuffled his … [Read more...] about Palka walks it off in Red Wings’ Game 1 victory
Braymer’s “best outing,” four-run fifth inning guide Red Wings to win over Lehigh Valley
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Ben Braymer was in an unfamiliar scenario, a regular starting pitcher who was scheduled to enter Friday's game against Lehigh Valley after an "opener." Austin Voth, making his second rehab appearance with Rochester, threw the first two innings. Braymer entered in the third, after Voth scattered just one single in retiring five of the six batters he … [Read more...] about Braymer’s “best outing,” four-run fifth inning guide Red Wings to win over Lehigh Valley
Ruiz doubles down in Game 1, but Red Wings split doubleheader
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Hit safely in all four at-bats, win a random drug test from Major League Baseball. Keibert Ruiz accomplished that feat on Thursday evening, thumping three doubles and adding a single in the first half of Rochester’s doubleheader split with Lehigh Valley. It was the 23-year-old’s first three-double game since rookie ball in 2015. Ruiz’s skillful performance … [Read more...] about Ruiz doubles down in Game 1, but Red Wings split doubleheader