Red Wings rally falls short as playoff race tightens
Rochester rallied from five runs down in the ninth but left the tying run aboard in a loss to Buffalo.
The Rochester Red Wings faced a tough challenge as they fell short in a 9-8 playoff race tightening game against the Buffalo Bisons. During the ninth inning, Rochester nearly erased a five-run deficit, but left the tying run stranded. The loss left both teams tied for first place in the International League second-half standings with five games remaining in the regular season.
Rochester managed to score three times in the ninth, bringing the potential winning run to the plate. However, Buffalo closer Zach Stanifer recorded the final two outs, ending the game that featured 23 combined hits and five errors. The Red Wings took an early lead in the opening inning, scoring two runs. Buffalo responded with a four-run second inning, taking control of the game.
The Red Wings managed to close the gap in the sixth inning, but the Bisons quickly responded. In the ninth inning, Rochester mounted a comeback, but it fell short as Buffalo secured the win.
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