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Red Wings win International League Championship Series, Rochester’s first league title since 1997

Headline from WHEC Rochester

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — For the first time since 1997, the Rochester Red Wings are International League Champions, beating the Memphis Red Birds, 3-2, in game three of the IL Championship Series. After a 15-4 blowout loss in game two, the Red Wings unlocked their clutch gene as Andrew Pinckney brought in …

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Red Wings blown out in game two of International League Championship Series (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    The Red Wings lose big, 15-4, to the Memphis Red Birds in game two of the International League Championship Series, evening the best-of-three series to one game apiece. After a thrilling 4-3 game one win, both Rochester’s bats and arms fell flat.

  2. Rochester First

    Red Wings win first International League title since 1997 (opens Rochester First)

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    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Red Wings are International League champions for the first time since 1997 after defeating the Memphis Redbirds 3-2 Thursday night in the decisive third game of the championship series.

  3. WHEC Rochester

    Red Wings win International League Championship Series, Rochester’s first league title since 1997 (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. — For the first time since 1997, the Rochester Red Wings are International League Champions, beating the Memphis Red Birds, 3-2, in game three of the IL Championship Series. After a 15-4 blowout loss in game two, the Red Wings unlocked their clutch gene as Andrew Pinckney brought in …

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