By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Rochester Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy called Friday night's loss to Lehigh Valley "one of our ugliest games that we've played all year." He opined that the IronPigs have Rochester's "number." He lamented the errors and mistakes the Red Wings made and said they need to "flush it." His club remains in first place, but LeCroy is not resting on the nine-game … [Read more...] about Red Wings’ bats cannot continue momentum in “ugly” loss to Mariot, Lehigh Valley
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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
Tetreault’s outing a “positive sign,” but Wings fall victim to home run ball in loss to Syracuse
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Jackson Tetreault breezed through the first five innings of his start against Syracuse on Friday night. With just 66 pitches on his ledger and a lone run surrendered, a sixth frame of work was a foregone conclusion. The sixth, however, tilted the outcome. Tetreault allowed a Wyatt Young leadoff single before yielding back-to-back home runs to Nick Plummer and … [Read more...] about Tetreault’s outing a “positive sign,” but Wings fall victim to home run ball in loss to 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
Sources: Donovan Casey promoted to Washington Nationals
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Rochester Red Wings outfielder Donovan Casey was promoted to the Washington Nationals Thursday, sources tell Pickin' Splinters. For Casey, who batted .269 with 16 home runs and 55 RBI in the minor leagues last season, this is his first major league call-up. The 26-year-old was acquired in the blockbuster trade that sent Max Scherzer and Trea Turner to the … [Read more...] about Sources: Donovan Casey promoted to Washington Nationals