Red Wings rally to claim International League championship title
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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

The Rochester Red Wings secured the International League championship with a 3-2 victory over the Memphis Redbirds in Game 3 on September 24. After trailing by one run, the Red Wings scored twice in the eighth inning to take the lead. Trey Lipscomb led the offense with three hits, while the pitching staff limited Memphis to three hits throughout the game. This championship marks the Red Wings' first International League title since 1997 and their 20th league championship overall. The team will compete against Oklahoma City in the Triple-A National Championship Game on September 30 in Las Vegas.
- •Rochester wins International League Championship Series 3-2 against Memphis.
- •Red Wings score twice in the eighth inning to clinch victory.
- •Trey Lipscomb records three hits; pitching staff limits Memphis to three hits.
- •Championship is Rochester's first since 1997 and 20th in franchise history.
- •Next game is against Oklahoma City in the Triple-A National Championship.
- 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — Red Wings rally for historic championship, move on to Triple-A final
"The Red Wings rallied from a one-run deficit to win the International League championship in Game 3.
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