Maxwell Romero Jr. leads Red Wings past Omaha in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:51 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Rochester Red Wings overcame a three-run deficit to defeat the Omaha Storm Chasers 8-7 on August 19. Maxwell Romero Jr. highlighted the win with two home runs and three RBIs. The Red Wings trailed 4-2 after a four-run third inning by Omaha but rallied with contributions from Riley Adams, who hit a game-tying homer, and Romero's go-ahead shot in the eighth. Omaha added a run in the ninth but could not complete the comeback as Rochester secured the victory.
- •Rochester scored five home runs in the game.
- •Omaha had a four-run third inning to briefly take the lead.
- •Matt Krook started for Rochester, going two scoreless innings.
- •Justin Lawrence earned his first win for Rochester as a reliever.
- •Gus Varland secured the save for Rochester despite a late rally from Omaha.
- 10:51 AMYahoo Sports — Five homers power Red Wings past Omaha in wild opener
"Maxwell Romero Jr. hit two homers as Rochester rallied from a three-run deficit to beat Omaha 8-7.
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