Red Wings beat Bisons, control playoff fate in season finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 12:36 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The Rochester Red Wings defeated the Buffalo Bisons 7-3 on Saturday at Sahlen Field, improving their record to 89-58. This win keeps Rochester atop the International League second-half standings, with critical help needed from Syracuse's upcoming game against Lehigh Valley on Sunday. The Red Wings scored early, led by Cayden Wallace's key performance with three RBIs. Despite a late rally from Buffalo, which featured a two-run ninth inning, Rochester secured the victory and remains in contention for their first playoff appearance since 2013.
- •Rochester improves to 89-58 with the win over Buffalo.
- •Cayden Wallace contributed two doubles and three RBIs.
- •Buffalo rallied late but could not overcome the deficit.
- •Rochester controls their playoff fate entering the final game.
- •Syracuse sits half a game back, playing Lehigh Valley on Sunday.
- 12:36 PMYahoo Sports — Red Wings control playoff fate entering finale
"The Red Wings beat Buffalo 7-3 and remain in control of their playoff fate heading into Sunday's regular-season finale.
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