By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Ask anyone who has played Texas Hold 'Em: they've all had a hand that couldn't lose — and they lost. Bad beats, they're called. You're dealt pocket kings, two queens show up on the flop and a king comes out on the river. The full house has serious power. Until the player sitting across the table flips the other two queens. Sometimes the odds are … [Read more...] about Granite’s 10th inning gamble was one bad beat
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Red Wings swept in twin bill Tuesday
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com Even with 3-time batting champ Joe Mauer in the lineup, the Red Wings offensive struggles continued Tuesday night as the club combined for just two runs over 14 innings in a doubleheader sweep at the hands of the Scranton/WB RailRiders. The Wings fell 5-2 in the opener before losing 2-0 in the night cap which extended Rochester's losing … [Read more...] about Red Wings swept in twin bill Tuesday
Rochester bats falter in shutout loss to Indianapolis
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Taylor Motter paused, then took a handful of strides toward first base. He thought he’d just taken ball four, but then the home plate umpire signaled strike and he had to go back and hit with a full count. The Rochester left fielder said afterwards that he was sitting fastball on the ensuing 3-2 pitch, but he got a slider. He swung right … [Read more...] about Rochester bats falter in shutout loss to Indianapolis
Twins claim utility man Taylor Motter off waivers
By BILLY HEYEN The Minnesota Twins have claimed utility man Taylor Motter off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. The claim comes after Motter was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Sunday. He could be assigned to Rochester as he’s spent most of this season in the International League’s equivalent, the Pacific Coast League. Motter has spent 2018’s majority at … [Read more...] about Twins claim utility man Taylor Motter off waivers