By BILLY HEYEN Note: Biographical information comes from the Society of American Baseball Research’s comprehensive biography of Rochester-native Bob Keegan, and statistical information comes from Baseball Reference. Bob Keegan was a professional pitcher, not a hitter. In 1954, for example, he batted .120 in 75 at bats. But on May 14 of that year, Keegan was called upon to … [Read more...] about Marshall High-alum Bob Keegan surprised at the plate on May 14, 1954
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Gordon homer lifts Wings to twin bill sweep Thursday
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com Nick Gordon's first Triple-A homer came at a VERY opportune time for the Red Wings. Down to their final strike, Gordon capped a four-run final frame with a three-run homer that sent the Wings to a 7-5 win over the Syracuse Chiefs in the nightcap and a sweep of the doubleheader. For Rochester (38-38) it is their first twin bill … [Read more...] about Gordon homer lifts Wings to twin bill sweep Thursday
Birthday boy Mejia, standout plays at 3rd from Astudillo spark Wings’ 2-0 win
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — With a runner on second in the fifth, Syracuse’s Bengie Gonzalez hit a rocket one-hopper to Rochester’s Willians Astudillo at third. He backhanded the ball and looked to throw behind the runner on second as Leonardo Reginatto raced over to cover. During the Red Wings nine-game home losing streak that was snapped Tuesday, that throw may … [Read more...] about Birthday boy Mejia, standout plays at 3rd from Astudillo spark Wings’ 2-0 win
Four-run 3rd inning snaps Red Wings’ home woes
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Before Tuesday night, the Rochester Red Wings had lost nine home games in a row. They’d scored two or fewer runs in all nine of those games. Tuesday, that changed. “We scored more than two runs, basically is what happened,” Rochester manager Joel Skinner said. “From that standpoint, you have to score some runs to win and we did that … [Read more...] about Four-run 3rd inning snaps Red Wings’ home woes
Everybody hits: Behind 19 base knocks, Wings rout Syracuse
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The first inning of the Rochester Red Wings' series-opening win over the Syracuse Chiefs at Frontier Field on Tuesday provided a basic blueprint for how the rest of the contest was going to unfold. Red Wings starting pitcher Aaron Slegers continued his strong form by breezing through a nine-pitch frame that yielded two flyouts and a popup. About as … [Read more...] about Everybody hits: Behind 19 base knocks, Wings rout Syracuse