Rogers Named Batavia Downs Player of the Week
Published on May 31, 2015 under International League (IL1)
Rochester Red Wings News Release
Rochester Red Wings pitcher Taylor Rogers has been named the Batavia Downs Gaming and Racetrack Player of the Week for the period of May 25-31.
Rogers picked up the win on May 27 in Durham, pitching seven innings and allowed seven hits and two earned runs, both in the fourth inning. With the win Rogers improved to 4-3 with a 3.34 ERA this season; his 47 strikeouts are tied with teammate Tommy Milone for sixth in the league as of Sunday.
More on Rogers:
The rookie was the 11th round pick of the Twins in the 2012 draft after playing college ball at the University of Kentucky...was a mid-season All-Star for Double-A New Britain in 2014, and the top starter on the Rock Cats...twin brother Tyler is a right-handed pitcher in the Giants organization.
Batavia Downs Racetrack and Batavia Downs Gaming present the award each week during the regular season. Batavia Downs Gaming is a Video Gaming Center owned and operated by Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation in association with the New York Lottery. Western OTB is a public benefit corporation in the State of New York.
Batavia Downs Gaming
Batavia Downs has over 785 Video Gaming Machines with over 100 of the most popular game titles. Dining choices include Fortuna's, Thurman Thomas's 34 Rush Sports Bar, Homestretch Grill and the Clubhouse & Rail Bar; click here for dining menus. Hours of operation are 7 days a week, 8 am - 4 am. The Batavia Downs Gaming Player's Club provides exclusive Players' Club discounts, coupons, invitations, and opportunities for prize giveaways.
Batavia Downs Racetrack
Batavia Downs Racetrack, America's oldest lighted harness track, features live races beginning July 27 until December 12. There will be Sunday afternoon racing at Batavia Downs from August 2 through August 30 with a 1:15 p.m. post. Matinees are also scheduled for Labor Day September 7 and Columbus Day, October 12 also with 1:15 p.m. starts. Click here for this season's race schedule.
Previous 2015 Player of the Week winners:
April 13-19: P Pat Dean
April 20-26: P Lester Oliveros
April 27-May 3: P Taylor Rogers
May 4-10: OF Aaron Hicks
May 11-17: P Tommy Milone
May 18-24: P Tommy Milone
May 25-31: P Taylor Rogers
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