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Mets Edge Red Wings 3-2 in Ninth Inning Thriller
8 May
Summary
- A.J. Ewing's walk-off single in the ninth inning gave Syracuse the win.
- Christian Franklin hit a solo home run for Rochester's first run.
- Andry Lara pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run for Rochester.
The Rochester Red Wings lost a close game to the Syracuse Mets on Thursday night, with a final score of 3-2. The decisive run came in the bottom of the ninth inning when A.J. Ewing delivered a walk-off single, ending the game.
Rochester initially took the lead in the third inning with a solo home run from Christian Franklin. The Mets quickly responded, tying the game in the fourth. The Red Wings regained the lead in the sixth, but Syracuse again equalized in the bottom half of that inning.
Despite a strong start from pitcher Andry Lara, who threw 5 2/3 innings and allowed only one run, the Red Wings' bullpen ultimately took the loss. Zach Penrod was charged with the winning run in the ninth. Syracuse's pitching staff effectively limited Rochester's offense, holding them to six hits.
