Red Wings extend dominant run with another comeback win
The Rochester Red Wings rallied from a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Worcester Red Sox 9-4, securing their 11th win in 12 games.
The Rochester Red Wings rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Worcester Red Sox 9-4 on Thursday, securing their 11th victory in their last 12 games and maintaining their lead in the International League East Division. Rochester starter Riley Cornelio struggled in the first inning, allowing Worcester to load the bases with a hit-by-pitch and two walks. Anthony Seigler cleared the bases with a three-run double, followed by an RBI single from Allan Castro, giving the Red Sox a 4-0 lead.
However, the Red Wings' bullpen took control from there. Seth Shuman, Andre Granillo, Zach Penrod, Erik Tolman and Zak Kent combined for 8⅓ shutout innings, allowing just three hits and five walks while striking out five. Shuman, who entered in the first inning, earned the win to improve to 4-0.
Rochester Red Wings rally back The Red Wings began their comeback in the third inning. Tres Barrera doubled and scored on Seaver King's sacrifice fly, followed by another sacrifice fly from Abimelec Ortiz and an RBI single from Andrew Pinckney, cutting Worcester's lead to 4-3. Rochester took the lead in the fourth inning.
Barrera singled, and Glasser reached on a fielder's choice and advanced on a fielding error. Christian Franklin's RBI single tied the game, and King followed with a run-scoring single to give the Red Wings a 5-4 lead. The Red Wings extended their lead in the seventh and ninth innings.