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Rochester Red Wings Post-Game Notes - Monday, April 16 at Empire State

April 16, 2012 - International League (IL1)
Rochester Red Wings News Release


Rochester Red Wings (6-6)

TABLES HAVE TURNED: The Rochester Red Wings snapped their 4-game losing streak, getting back to .500 at 6-6...Rochester's 6-game losing streak against the Yankees dating to last year also came to an end...it was their first win against the Yankees since July 31, 2011.

DIAMOND IS FOREVER: Scott Diamond won his 3rd straight start, accomplishing the feat for the first time since 2008, his first year as a pro...he has worked at least 6.0 innings in each of his starts.

THAT'S SOME HIGH QUALITY H20: Red Wings starting pitchers have logged 3 consecutive quality starts for the first time since July 24-26, 2011, when Diamond, Kevin Slowey, and Liam Hendriks turned the trick.

START ME UP: Red Wings starters are 4-3 with a 2.86 ERA (20 ER/63.0 IP)...no starter has given up more than 3 runs in an outing.

SERIOUS RIZZNESS: Matt Rizzotti has put together back-to-back multi-hit games, going a combined 4-for-9 after collecting just 4 hits in his previous 5 games.

THAT WAS PRETTY NISH: Tsuyoshi Nishioka recorded his first multi-hit game with a 2-for-5 effort.

WELCOME, MATT: Matt Carson collected his team-leading 6th extra-base hit, a 2-out double in the 7th inning.

DON'T DOZIER OFF: Brian Dozier has hit safely in 10 of his 11 games...he has reached base safely in all 11.

DOUBLE VISION: The Red Wings turned a season-high 4 double plays, matching their 2011 season best from August 10 at Durham.

FEEL SO CLOSE: Eleven of the Red Wings' 12 games have been decided by 3 runs or less.

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