Big rally sparks win... Post Date June 22nd, 2007

... The Wings struggles with the bats continued last night but the rally came early enough to salvage the win. Ashton Mowdy (Eastern Oklahoma) pitched 3 2/3 innnings of stellar relief for the win. Mowdy came in and shut down the Yankees allowing 2 hits and stiking out 4, after the Yanks had rallied for 5 runs in the early innnigs, taking a 5-1 lead. The Wings bats were silent for 6 innings, that was, until the 7th inning rally. The rally started with a two run triple for Brock Miller (Gardner-Webb) down the right field line over the head of the right fielder. Then Andrew Damewood (university of Texas @ Tyler) picked up Miller in on a fielder's choice to get the Wings within one. Nick Spears (University of Texas Pan Am) followed with a two out single. The big hit, a two out, two run home run by Julio Gomez (Coker College) sealed the deal, giving the Wings a 6-5 lead. Paul Bertuccini (LSU) pitched the eighth striking out one and facing the minimum 3 batters, and then Kyle Belamy (University of Miami, Fl) held the ninth striking out two of the three batters he faced earning his third save of the season.

... The Wings travel to Bolivar tonight for a 7:00 first pitch against the A's. Saturday the Wings return home to face the same Bolivar A's for a 7:30 first pitch. There's LOTS going on for Saturday's game sponsored by Ponderosa. Miss Teen Puerto Rico will be making an appearance, signing autographs and meeting fans. It is also family 4 pack night at the concession stand: 4 dogs, 4 fries, and 4 sodas for $15! Not to mention the fun and games between innnings. Come on out and see us! �

Walks, strikeouts doom Wings... Post Date June 20th, 2007

... The pitching staff's walks, and the batter's strikeouts meant sure doom for the Wings last night, but the team still battled to the end. The 'Bats scored six runs on only three hits, the big problem was the walks, six were allowed to 'Bats hitters, three of them in the first two innings. In the second, when the real damage occurred, the 'Bats scored 5 runs on onnly two hits. One of the hits was a three run homerun by Eric Ferguson (Ithaca). The Wings could not generate much offense for eight innings as they struck out 13 times. However in the ninth they did put together a rally, scoring two runs as Brock Miller (Gardner-Webb) and Andrew Damewood (University of Texas @ Tyler) started the rally with back to back one out singles. Nick Spears (University of Texas Pan Am)picked up Miller on a fielders choice RBI. Chad Daledien (University of Texas @ Tyler) then drove in Damewood who advanced to third on a wild pitch, with an RBI single past the shortstop. Unfortunately, the bats came alive a bit too late and the Wings dropped another one 6-2.

...The Wings look to bounce back tonight against the Webster Yankees. First pitch is at 7:30. Tonight is also Little League Night, all Little Leaguers in their team jersey receive free admission to the park. Tonnight is also $1.00 beer and hot dog night! Saturday brings Miss Teen Puerto Rico, Angela Jean Ortega to the ballpark to sign autographs, as the Wings host the Bolivar A's, game time is 7:30. �

Unearned runs again plague Wings... Post Date June 20th, 2007

...The Wings traveled to Niagara Falls last evening for a contest aginst the Power. The game started 50 minutes late following a rain delay. Perhaps the Wings should have wished for more rain as they found themselves down 2-0 after the first. The real damage, however, was a few innings away. In the third the Power scored 4 runs on a balk, a hit batsman, an error, a wild pitch and a walk... along with one hit. Only 3 of the Power's 6 runs were earned on the night. The Wings didn't fare much better at the plate, stranding 8 runners and managing only 6 hits, finally breaking through in the ninth when Julio Gomez (Coker College) lead off the inning with a double, and Nick Spears (University of Texas Pan Am) picked him up on a single up the middle for the RBI. The Wings will hope to bounce back this evening against the Riverbats.

...The Wings travel to Brockport tonight for a 5:00 start. The Wings then return home tomorrow for a "Little League Thursday" contest against the Webster Yankees. Thursday is also $1.00 beer night, and Saturday brings Miss Teen Puerto Rico, Angela Jean Ortega to the ballpark to sign autographs. School's out, so come on out and enjoy an evening with your Wings!�

'Bats strike early, Wings come back for win... Post Date June 19th, 2007

...Brockport got to the Wings staff early, scoring two runs in the top of the second inning, but Tom Schiller (Monroe CC) was able ring up a strike out to end the threat as the 'Bats loaded the bases with two out. The Wings then responded in the bottom of the second when they rallied with three hits and took advantage of a few 'Bats miscues. Shawn Summers (Francis Marion) drove in both Nick Spears (Texas Pan Am) who reached on a wild pitch strikeout, and Chris Vargo (University of Richmond) who reached on a single. The third run scored after Andrew Damewood (University of Texas @ Tyler) singled to left field, and drove in Nick Spisek (Westchester) who reached after being hit by a pitch. The Wings would extend their lead in the bottom of the 6th after Summers started the inning with a lead off triple, Brett Burch (Oral Roberts) would follow with a seeing eye single to left driving him home. Knuckleballer Ed Paul (Francis Marion) pitched 3 innings of middle relief allowing one hit and striking out four while Kyle Bellamy (University of Miami, FL) closed the door in the ninth earning his second save.

...The Wings travel to Niagara Falls today, and Brockport tomorrow. They will return home to host the Webster Yankees on Thursday, first pitch is 7:30, and since it's a Thursday, it is a Little League Night, all Little Leaguers wearing their jersey will get into the park free!

Wings can't hold early lead, lose to Riverbats ... Post Date June 17th, 2007

...The Wings were able to start the night off in a positive note last night going up 2-0 after 4 innings. In the third Nick Spisek (Westchester) started the scoring with a solo shot to rght field, putting the Wings up 1-0. In the fourth Shawn Summers (Francis Marion) scored Ryan Hypke (Francis Marion) on an RBI double. The Wings would then surrender the lead in the top of the fifith when a series of very unfortunate events occurred. With two outs in the fifth a myriad of hits, errors, walks and hit batsmen lead to 3 runs, only one of which was earned. Brockport added a single run in the sixth making the score 4-2. In the bottom of the seventh Andrew Damewood (University of Texas @ Tyler) added a solo shot to right field, his second round tripper of the season. That would be the closest the Wings would get, despite leaving four runners on base in the final two frames. The 'Bats would add a run in the top of the ninth to finish off the scoring, a final of 5-3 for the bad guys.

...The Wings have a much needed day off today, and will host the same Riverbats on Monday evening at McDonough Park a 7:30PM first pitch. �

Early errors doom Wings ... Post Date June 16th, 2007

.... Jason Bowman (Westchester) pitched lights out for 8 full innings last night giving up 1 earned run, walking one, allowing 3 hits and striking out 6. You would think that would mean the Wings came away with another win...you would at least figure it as a safe bet anyway. The Wings comitted two early errors which lead to 2 unearned runs. The errors put the Wings behind 3-0 after three innings. Once the sun went down the rally again started. In the bottom of the sixth the Wings loaded the bases with two out. Brendan Stokes (Northeastern) lined a shot which almost made the gap in left center, scoring two runs. The score remained 3-2 until the bottom of the ninth. The Wings again were poised for their patented walk off win. Julio Gomez (Coker College) and Brett Burch (Oral Roberts) both drew walks with two outs in the inning, but the tying run was ultimately left stranded on second base. Andrew Damewood (University of Texas @ Tyler) went 2-4 with a triple and a single, and Stokes also went 2-4 adding another single to his 2 RBI single in the sixth. Brett Burch added the only other hit for the Wings as he went 1-3. The most telling stat of the night: the Power left 2 on base while the Wings left 7.

...The Wings host the Brockport Riverbats tonight at 7:30, it is also K101.7 night at the park. Come on out and support your Wings, you can be sure they will fight to the last out! �

Wings go back-to-back-to-back to win!.... Post Date June 14th, 2007

...The Wings traveled to Brockport for an early evening start today against the Riverbats. Following last evening's marathon you would understand if the boys came out a little slow, but that would never happen with this team! Following a first inning run plated by the home team, Andrew Damewood (University of Texas @ Tyler) knotted the score in the top of the second with a solo shot to left field. The 'Bats would come back again in the bottom of the third and jump ahead 3-1. That's when the fireworks started. With one out in the 4th, Brendan Stokes (Northeastern), Julio Gomez (Coker College), and Ryan Hypke (Francis Marion) went back-to-back-to-back with balls over the left field wall to give the wings a 4-3 lead they would never relinquish. Dusty Odenbach (Connecticut) earned the win, pitching 6 full innings while giving up 3 earned runs on 2 hits. With the bullpen pretty much decimated from the marathon yesterday, three pitchers combined to hold the lead for the last three innings. Ed Paul (Francis Marion), Dan Bennett (Florida Southern), and Kyle Bellamy (U of Miami), each pitched one full inning in relief to shut the door on the 'Bats, with Bellamy earning his first save of the season. The Wings improve their record to 5-2 and hold first place in the West.

...The Wings are home tomorrow (Friday) night hosting the Niagara Falls Power at 7:30. On Saturday the team hosts the same Riverbats, with the first pitch also at 7:30. Come on out and see your first place Wings this weekend! �

Wings sweep marathon doubleheader.... Post Date June 14th, 2007

... The Wings swept a marathon doubleheader last evening at McDonough against the Hornell Dodgers, the games were scheduled for 7 innings each starting at 5PM but in the end they went 10 and 11 innings respectively. After 6 hours of baseball, the Wings walked away with two wins... at 11:38PM!

Game 1... The Wings looked to be in trouble early as the Dodgers plated four runs in the top of the first, but the '07 Wings are anything but quitters as they have shown many times early in this season. The Wings bounced back quickly and proceeded to load the bases in the second after two outs had been recorded. Brock Miller (Gardner-Webb) came up in a position to do some damage. He hit a towering fly ball to the 380 sign in left center field, but came up about 2 feet shy of a grand slam. The ball smashed off the wall, and the resulting double cleared the bases. The Wings were back in it. The Wings took the lead in the third when Brendan Stokes (Northeastern) doubled in two runs, and then Nick Spears (University of Texas Pan Am) followed with a double of his own to drive in Stokes. The Dodgers would not go quietly, they knotted the score in the top of the sixth, and the game would remain tied until the bottom of the 10th. In the tenth Ryan Hypke (Francis Marion) found himself on second with one out, Brock Miller hit a fly ball to right, Hypke tagged at second and advanced to third, the resulting throw got past the third baseman, and Hypke was able to score the winning run on the error.

Game 2... After a dramatic win in the first game the Wings wanted to start fast in the second, and they did! The Wings were able to score twice in the first inning, and then the game turned into a pitcher's duel. The Dodgers tied the game with single runs in the third and fourth, it became increasingly obvious this one would also not go the scheduled seven! The Dodgers pitchers mowed down the Wings after the first inning, striking out a total of 18, the Wings tandem of Jeremy Kehrt (Southern Indiana) and Lance Rhodes (SE Missouri St) combined for 9 K's of their own while scattering 6 hits. The score remained tied until the bottom of the 11th. In the eleventh Chad Daledien (University of Texas @ Tyler) was able to work a one out walk, then steal second base. Brett Burch (Oral Roberts) proceeded to follow up the swiped base with a screamer toward third, a ball the third baseman could not handle. Daledien was able to then plate the winning run on the error.

...The Wings travel to Brockport today for a 5PM start against the RiverBats. The Wings will return home to face Niagara Falls at 7:30 on Friday, and Brockport at 7:30 on Saturday. Remember, free youth clinics are Saturday from 10-noon and Sunday Noon-2.�

Wings lose lightning shortened game..... Post Date June 12th, 2007

... The Wings really can't catch a break with the weather lately, seems the ol' NY pop up thunderstorms have been following the Wings around the Empire State. Tonight in Elmira the game started out with beautiful weather, but by the fifth the skies darkened and the lightning came. After the rain, the field was still playable, but the lightning would not leave the area, therefore the game was called after five innings. The Wings lost 1-0 , despite getting a runner on first with no out in the top of the sixth. Ed Paul (Fancis Marion) pitched five spectacular innings giving up two hits, and the only run which scored was unearned due to an error in the bottom of the second. The Wings had their chances a few times with men on an no out, but failed to plate a run.

... The Wings face off against the Hornell Dodgers tomorrow in a doubleheader, first game starts at 5:00 and the second game follows 30 minutes after the last out of the first game. �

Tough 7th sinks Wings ... Post Date June 10th, 2007

...The Red Wings second game of the day looked like it was set to be another pitcher's duel. In the second inning, right-fielder Andrew Damewood (Universiy of Texas @Tyler) hit a ground rule double and would eventually score on a throwing error caused by catcher Nick Spears (University of Texas Pan Am). The Wings looked to add to that lead in the fourth when Shawn Summers (Francis Marion) hit a lead off double, but was unable to cross the plate. In the bottom half of the same inning, first-baseman Chad Daleiden (University of Texas @ Tyler) snagged a line drive with two outs and the bases loaded to keep the game tied at 1-1. The score would remain that way until the
bottom of the seventh inning when the Nitros put six runs on the board, helped out by a bases loaded triple by catcher Michael Weiner. The Red Wings attempted to make another dramatic comeback when Julio Gomez (Coker College) popped up a pitch with two on and two out that was dropped in shallow centerfield, scoring two runs. The scoring for the night was capped off after Damewood hit a lead off triple in the ninth and would eventually comearound to score. Jordan Purington made his first start for the Red Wings earning a no-decision.

... The Wings travel to Cooperstown on Monday for an Exhibition against the Eastern Division Saratoga Phillies, game time is 1:30. The next home game is on Wednesday, it is a doubleheader, to make up the game rained out on Friday. The first game starts at 5:00 with the second game to follow 30 minutes after the end of the first game. �

Wings win first game of non-traditional DH... Post Date June 9th, 2007

... The Wings (2-0) won game one of their non-traditional double header, 1-0. In Bolivar this afternoon, the Wings blanked the A's (0-2) with the help of spectacular starting pitching by Jason Bowman (Westchester University). Bowman went 6 full inings striking out 8 and allowing only three hits. The lone run of the contest scored on Andrew Damewood's (University of Texas @ Tyler) 2 out hit in the top of the fourth inning. The lead and the win were preserved when Brock Miller (Gardner-Webb University) threw out a runner attempting to score at home in the bottom of the eighth. Paul Bertuccini (LSU) earned the save. Both Damewood and Miller went 2-4 on the afternoon, and Julio Gomez (Coker College) was awarded a ground-rule-double in the sixth.

...The Wings now travel about 25 miles up the road to take on the Allegany County Nitros at 7PM, the game report for this contest will be posted in the morning edition of the web page updates �

Day 2 is a wash out... Post Date June 9th, 2007

...The Wings staff did all it could to try to get the game in last night, but after a second wave of rain came through McDonough the game was officially postponed at 8:45 last evening. The Wings travel to the Southern Tier to play a non-traditional Doubleheader. At 1PM they will face the Bolivar A's, then travel a few miles down the road to take on the Allegany County Nitros at 7PM. The Wings will then travel to Cooperstown on Monday to take on the Saratoga Phillies in an exhibition game on historic Doubleday field. The next home game is Wednesday June 13th vs. Hornell. First pitch is 7:30PM. The entire schedule can be found on our schedule page, and pocket schedules are available at all home games. �

Nothing like a walk-off win on opening day!... Post Date June 8th, 2007

... If you missed opening day, you missed a GREAT game! The Wings found them selves behind early as Elmira started the scoring with a solo home run in the second inning. The wings battled back a few times during the game, but found themselves down 7-3 going into the late innings. That's when the rally started! In the bottom of the 8th the Wings loaded the bases with no one out and rallied for four runs to tie the score. The tying run came in on a two out bases loaded walk on a 3-2 count to Andrew Damewood (University of Texas @ Tyler). The Wings then shut down Elmira in the top of the ninth. The stage was set for Nick Spears (University of Texas Pan Am). Nick came to plate as the first batter in the bottom of the ninth. In dramatic fashion he proceeded to knock the third pitch of the inning, a ball high and away, over the scoreboard in right field for a walk-off-homerun, and the Wings first win of the season! If this is any sign of things to come, you can bet this team will not roll over, they battled hard last night and earned the win.

...Tonight the Wings host the Hornell Dodgers, game time is 7:30. It is a Family Night tonight, get 4 dogs, 4 sodas, 4 fries for $15! Come on out and see us, don't miss the next big rally! �

Thursday is OPENING DAY!... Post Date June 6th, 2007

... The Wings open the 2007 season tomorrow Thursday June 7th vs the Elmira Pioneers. Game time is 7:30 and like all Thursday games this season, little leaguers wearing their team jersey receive free admission! Thursday's specials include Dollar Day, $1 Hot Dogs and $1 Draft Beer. Come on out and meet your 2007 Geneva Red Wings!

... Friday June 8th the Wings host the Hornell Dodgers, and it is Family Night. Take a night off from cooking, get 4 hot dogs, 4 drinks, 4 french fries for only $15! You can't beat that deal!

... Tonight the Wings hosted the Mohawk Valley Devil Rays of the ECBL in an exhibition game at McDonough Park. The Wings looked impressive pouding out 14 hits as they buried the Rays 10-3. Chris Vargo (University of Richmond) hit a 3 run home run in the fourth to ice the game early. Hopefully the hot hitting continues going into Openeing Day tomorrow. �

Players report, free exhibition game Wednesday night!... Post Date June 3rd, 2007

... 19 of the 25 players on the 2007 roster have reported for the season, no need to worry though, the final players will be here by opening day. To gear up for opening day the Wings invite you out to the park Wednesday night June 6th at 7:00 for a free exhibition game. Come meet the players before the season gets started! The home on-air team of Bob Mills and Matt Imblum will be broadcasting the exhibition game live on TeamLine. TeamLine will carry every Wings game home and away this season. Click on the link on this page to listen...free!

... Summer camp forms now available on the Special Events page. Hurry, sign up your child now for their free season pass ( a $27.50 value), good for every home game of the 2007 season! The camps include a season pass, two days of instruction, and a Red Wings camp T-Shirt, all for only $50 per child. �

23 Days 'til opening day, roster posting 24 hours away ....Post Date May 14th, 2007

... With 23 days left before opening day things are getting pretty hectic around the old place. The loose ends are being tied up, and the final preperations are underway at the ballpark. The 2007 Roster will be posted and official in the next 24 hours, please check back to see who made the team this season, we think we have put together a winner this season with a bulk of the talent coming from top 25 NCAA teams. I can give you a bit of a sneak peek (don't tell, shhh). Returning from last years team are NYCBL 1st team all-star Jeremy Kehrt (Southern Indiana University) and Aaron Greenblatt (Northeastern University). In limited relief duty Aaron has a 1-0 record with the Huskies, opposing batters have hit only .220 against him and he struck out 6 in 10.0 IP. Jeremy has started 6 games this season for the Eagles posting a perfect 5-0 record and a 3.32 ERA. He also blasted Kentucky Wesleyan in a complete game shutout winning 5-0 while scattering 6 hits and striking out 9. These guys are just the beginning of an impressive roster, check back soon for the full posting!

Baseball Day Camp Scheduled....Post Date April 24th, 2007

... This year's youth camps will be held in two sessions on July 18th and 19th and on July 25th and 26th, sessions are $50 each. There are discounts for famillies with multiple campers. The campers will enjoy two mornings full of instruction lead by the Red Wings coaches and players. The sessions are open to any boy or girl ages 6-13. Campers will receive a Geneva Red Wings T-Shirt at the end of camp and a child season pass (valued at $25) good for admission to every game of the 2007 season, upon payment. To take full advantage of the season pass, sign your child up early! Limited spots available.

Contact Tom Dixon, Director of Baseball Operations, at tom.dixon@genevaredwings.com for more information, or to sign your child up for camp! For other special events and our soon to be announced promotional dates see the special events calendar.

Wings to play at Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.... Post Date March 20th, 2007

... The Wings have added a game to their schedule. On Monday June 11th the Wings will play the Saratoga Philliesfrom the NYCBL Eastern Division in an exhibition game on famed Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, NY. This meeting will mark the scond time in three years that the Wings have played on this historic field. In 2005 the Wings made the trip in to Cooperstown and defeated the Delaware Cows of the Great Lakes League 4-1. This should be a awesome day, as it is a unique opportunity for players and fans alike. What could be better than catching a game on Historic Doubleday Field and touring the Hall with the players?