Compiled by Craig Potter
Today’s SportsROC Report includes stories on the Rochester Red Wings fall again in 10 innings, the Rochester Rhinos play Wednesday in Toronto, the Rochester Rattlers prep for a key matchup against the NY Lizards Saturday, and the Buffalo Bills announce night ticket distribution locations.
Scrooge spoils Red Wings Christmas in July night
For the second consecutive game against the Durham Bulls, the Rochester Red Wings gave out presents (runs) to the visitors from North Carolina.
After falling behind 6-1, the Wings staged a 5-run rally in the 8th inning to knot the score. Jorge Polanco belted a 3-run homer that knotted the count at 6-6.
James Beresford drove in the other 3 runs with a first-inning sacrifice fly that plated Darin Mastrioanni, who had triple to lead off the game, and a 2-run single in the 8th.
However, a passed ball by catcher John Ryan Murphy, who entered the game in the top of the 10th, led to the Bulls scoring a run and holding on for a 7-6 victory.
Durham squandered a 4-1 advantage on Monday night, but erupted for 5 runs in the 10th to notch a 9-5 win.
Despite the defeat, Rochester (56-42) remains 4.5 games behind International League North Division leader Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (60-37), but fell to 1.5 games behind second place Lehigh Valley (57-40).
The series continues on Wednesday with an 11:05 a.m. start.
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Rhinos play Wednesday night in Toronto
The Rhinos hit the road after three consecutive home games for a midweek match up against Toronto FC II for the second time this season. The team has not lost in over a month, their last loss coming on June 18 against first place Louisville City FC at home. The team gained its third win in their past five games Saturday against FC Montreal with a 3-1 victory.
The game will be broadcast live on the USL Match Center
In their previous meeting at the Ontario Soccer Centre, the Rhinos fell to Toronto, 2-1, despite a late stoppage time goal by Joseph Farrell. The game was at a stalemate until the 77th minute when Luca Uccello, who entered as a sub just five minutes prior, scored his first goal of the season, followed by another stoppage time goal by Malik Johnson.
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Steevan Dos Santos managed to beat the Toronto defense several times in their last meeting to get prime shot opportunities but was unable to finish. Dos Santos has been heating up as the season rolls into the final half, with goals in 2 of the Rhinos last 3 matches. Leading the team in shots, and only two goals behind the leading scorer Christian Volesky heading into Wednesday’s match, he is a player to watch.
The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. at Ontario Soccer Centre.
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Rattlers prepare for NY Lizards on Saturday at Aquinas
Back on April 23, the Rochester Rattlers squared off against the New York Lizards, and despite Jordan Wolf’s 5 goals, the Rattlers lost 19-16.
The Lizards have been struggling over the past few weeks with three straight losses.
Goalie Drew Adams made 17 saves against the Florida Launch in the 20-19 defeat, and he has a 46.8 save percentage for the 2016 season.
The Rattlers next play again at home on Thursday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m. against the Denver Outlaws. The team then travels to play the Florida Launch on Saturday, July 30.
Game time for this Saturday is 5 p.m. at Wegman’s Sports Complex at Aquinas Institute. The game will be broadcast on Lax Sports Network.
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Bills announce Night Ticket distribution locations
The Buffalo Bills have announced distribution locations for the five ticketed practices during the 2016 Buffalo Bills Training Camp presented by Connors & Ferris at St. John Fisher College.
Bud Light, Dunn Tire and Continental Tire and Safelite AutoGlass® to distribute tickets for five training camp practices.
The Bills have announced distribution locations for the five ticketed practices during the 2016 Buffalo Bills Training Camp presented by Connors & Ferris at St. John Fisher College. Tickets are complimentary but are required for entry to the practices listed below.
Thanks to our noted presenting sponsors, below is information on where and when the tickets will be available while supplies last.
All tickets will be made available on Wednesday, July 20 at 9 a.m. at the following locations and websites. Please note, tickets are limited to four (4) tickets per person.
Practices sponsored by Bud Light
Tickets are available at the following locations.
Tuesday, August 2nd practice – 7-Eleven
660 North French Road, Amherst, NY, 14228
622 Park Avenue Rochester, NY, 14607
923 South Clinton Ave Rochester NY, 14620
Saturday, August 6th practice – Tops Friendly Markets
6720 Pittsford-Palmyra Road, Fairport, NY, 14450
2345 Buffalo Road, Gates, NY, 14624
3865 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY, 14225
355 Orchard Park Road, West Seneca, NY, 14224
Thursday, August 11th practice – Sunoco
5665 Seneca Street, West Seneca, NY, 14224
8000 Main Street, Williamsville, NY, 14221
1324 Latta Road, Rochester, NY, 14612
Thursday, August 18th – Practice sponsored by Dunn Tire and Continental Tire
Tickets are available exclusively at www.dunntire.com/buffalo-bills-training-camp-tickets
Monday, August 22nd – Practice sponsored by Safelite AutoGlass®
Tickets are available at the following locations.
Safelite AutoGlass®
1260 Scottsville Road, Rochester, NY, 14624
Safelite AutoGlass®
900 Jefferson Road – Suite 1604, Rochester, NY, 14623
There will be a nominal $1 parking fee per person for the bus shuttle service for riders over 12 years old, and all services are accessible.