BY MIKE ROSE It was another complete team effort as the Rochester Red Wings (7-2, 45-37) knocked off the Buffalo Bisons (3-5, 40-42) 3-1 in Buffalo on Wednesday. The Red Wings jumped out to another early lead before holding off a rally from the Bisons. It was poor defense from the Bisons that got the scoring started in the second. Jackson Cluff reached on a bunt single … [Read more...] about Red Wings keep rolling in 3-1 win over Buffalo
Minor League Baseball
Meneses has happy birthday, but Red Wings lose in extras
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Joey Meneses has never taken issue with working on his birthday. Meneses, who entered Friday night's game batting .500 (seven hits in 14 at bats) in four career games on May 6, rang in age 30 with a 4-for-5 night, matching a season and career high. He doubled twice, including the game-tying hit in the sixth inning. The first-year Red Wing has now recorded … [Read more...] about Meneses has happy birthday, but Red Wings lose in extras
Sharp a gamer on and off the mound
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO When Yadier Molina dug into the right-handed batter’s box at Roger Dean Stadium, Sterling Sharp felt that in some way, he had already faced the future Hall of Fame catcher. Sharp, an avid MLB: The Show video game player, partially attributed forcing the real-life “Yadi” to ground into a double play in his first major league spring training appearance to his … [Read more...] about Sharp a gamer on and off the mound
García continues 2-0 count dominance, Tetreault turns in best Red Wings outing as Rochester takes division lead
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Falling behind in a count is never a good sign for a pitcher, but falling behind to Luis García is even more dangerous. García held Luis Gil accountable on Thursday night, homering on a 2-0 pitch in the first inning and tripling in a full count in the fourth. He accounted for two of Rochester’s five base hits and both runs, scoring on Jake Noll’s sacrifice … [Read more...] about García continues 2-0 count dominance, Tetreault turns in best Red Wings outing as Rochester takes division lead
Rodriguez, in efficient fashion, earns first victory of season as Red Wings shut out Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Jefry Rodriguez could have pitched deeper into Tuesday evening’s matchup with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, requiring only 53 pitches through 5.1 innings pitched, but Rochester Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy wanted to close his outing on a high note. Rodriguez, who entered Tuesday’s game throwing just 53.6 percent of his pitches for strikes (141 of 263) and issuing … [Read more...] about Rodriguez, in efficient fashion, earns first victory of season as Red Wings shut out Scranton/Wilkes-Barre