BOSTON RED SOX (77-59) 1 NEW YORK YANKEES (72-63) 5 NEW YORK, NY- The Yankees got help from a much needed reinforcement with the return of Matt Holliday, who last played on August 2nd. The seven-time all-star launched a go-ahead three run homer off of Drew Pomeranz in the sixth inning, a lead the Yankees would not relinquish. Masahiro Tanaka pitched seven innings of one-run … [Read more...] about MLB Roundup: Houston Overcomes (Matt) Harvey, Yankees Top Red Sox, Twins Match U-Minn. Gophers with 17 Runs, Stanton Hits #52
Wild Card
Rochester Red Wings win wild one over Durham
Courtesy of Rochester Red Wings Doug Bernier’s two-out, two-run double in the 11th inning was the difference as the Red Wings slipped past the Durham Bulls, 6-5,Wednesday night in a back-and-forth affair from Durham Bulls Athletic Park. With two outs and none on in the 11th, the Wings loaded the bases off Bulls reliever C.J. Riefenhauser on a walk to Pedro … [Read more...] about Rochester Red Wings win wild one over Durham
Rochester Red Wings downed in Durham, 5-1
Courtesy of the Rochester Red Wings The Red Wings will be in an unfamiliar spot when they wake up on Tuesday morning: on the outside looking in on the International League playoff picture. The Wings couldn’t carry any momentum from Sunday’s drubbing of Norfolk as they fell to the first-place Durham Bulls, 5-1, Monday night at Durham Bulls Athletic … [Read more...] about Rochester Red Wings downed in Durham, 5-1
Nelson Keys Comeback As Rochester Red Wings Clip Ironpigs 6-5
Courtesy of the Rochester Red Wings The Red Wings will bring a little momentum with them back to Rochester as they begin a four-game series against the Norfolk Tides at Frontier Field Saturday night. Trailing 4-0 after six innings Friday, the Wings seemed well on the way to their sixth loss in eight games on their three-city North division road trip. … [Read more...] about Nelson Keys Comeback As Rochester Red Wings Clip Ironpigs 6-5
Tale of the Tape – Playoff Chase Edition
By Kyle Soppe With 8-10 games left to be played, we take a look at the big series this weekend, and their playoff implications. The race for both the AL and NL wild card spots has tightened up, so instead of picking one series to preview, here is a brief rundown of the 4 teams playing for their postseason lives. Toronto Blue Jays @ Tampa Bay … [Read more...] about Tale of the Tape – Playoff Chase Edition