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June 30, 2007 - International League (IL1)
Rochester Red Wings News Release


The Red Wings lost to Buffalo Saturday night at Frontier Field 4-1. The loss brings Rochester three games behind the division leader, Buffalo, tying with Scranton for second place. Garrent Jones' RBI single in the first inning gave the Wings their only run and Carmen Cali struck out four in three relief innings.

The Red Wings started the game strong with a lead off hit by Alexi Casilla. He advanced to second on a walk and then to third, barely missing the tag, on a double play by Buffalo. Casilla scored the first run off Jones' RBI single to give the Wings a 1-0 lead.

The Wings defense had an exciting second inning. The inning started when starting pitcher Dave Gassner walked Andy Marte. Marte advanced to second on an error by Tommy Watkins. After Trent Durrington's pop-up foul was dropped by Chris Heintz, Glenn Williams dove to catch another bunt foul for the first out. The second out followed quickly when Marte was caught stealing, and Gassner ended the inning by striking out the final batter.

Buffalo tied the score in the fourth inning. Lead off batter Ryan Mulhern slammed a ball to left field just shy of the foul line for a solo home run. Mulhern now leads Buffalo with 12 home runs. The Wings were able to quickly end the inning, keeping the score 1-1.

Buffalo took the lead in the sixth. Lead off batter Luis Rivas reached base on a single and advanced to second on a sacrifice play. Gassner then walked the next two batters loading the bases with only one out. This is the first time Gassner has walked four hitters all season. Marte came up to bat next and hit a RBI single to bring home Rivas. Mulhern scored the second run of the inning off a sacrifice play making the score 3-1.

The Wings offense could not keep up as Buffalo increased its lead in the seventh. After Gassner allowed two hits and a walk, Cali relieved Gassner with the bases loaded again. Casilla and Heintz were able to stop the runner on third by getting him out at home, but could not stop the next run on a sacrifice play. The Wings ended the inning holding Buffalo to only one run, which increased their lead to 4-1.

Buffalo starter Aaron Laffey worked into trouble while trying to close out the game in the ninth, when he walked Williams with one out. Heintz followed with a single through the hole at short, prompting Buffalo manager Torey Lovullo to bring in closer Mike Koplov to face Doug Deeds. Deeds grounded out to move the runners to second and third, but pinch-hitter Brian Buscher grounded out to end the game. Laffey took the win making this six consecutive wins for him this season.

Gassner took the loss pitching six-plus innings, allowing three runs, walking five, and striking out three.

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