Rochester Red Wings begin postseason against Memphis Redbirds on Tuesday
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Last updated Sep 24, 2026
The Rochester Red Wings start their playoff journey on September 22 against the Memphis Redbirds in Memphis, marking their first postseason appearance since 2013. Rochester secured its spot by clinching the International League's second-half championship with a 45-30 record and 90 overall wins this season. The Red Wings' offense was the league's best in the second half, scoring 458 runs. The series is a best-of-three, with the winner advancing to the Triple-A National Championship Game on September 26.
- •Rochester Red Wings clinched postseason after a 90-win season.
- •They will face the Memphis Redbirds in a best-of-three series.
- •First game is scheduled for September 22 at AutoZone Park.
- •Rochester's offense led the league in runs scored during the second half.
- •The series winner will compete in the Triple-A National Championship Game.
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"ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Red Wings are International League champions for the first time since 1997 after defeating the Memphis Redbirds 3-2 Thursday night in the decisive third game of the championship series. With the best-of-three series tied at one game apiece, the winner advanced to the Triple-A National Championship Game in Las […]
"ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester Red Wings fans gathered at Innovative Field on Wednesday night to cheer on the team from afar as its postseason run continued in Memphis. The Red Wings took on Memphis on the road, while fans back home watched the game live on the ballpark’s videoboards and televisions throughout the concourse. […]
"ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Red Wings are back on the field Wednesday night with the chance to bring a championship back to Rochester for the first time since 1997! The Red Wings took home the first game of the best-of-three series in Memphis Tuesday night. They beat the Memphis Redbirds 4-3 and are […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 2:47 AMRed Wings win first International League title since 1997
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Red Wings are International League champions for the first time since 1997 after defeating the Memphis Redbirds 3-2 Thursday night in the decisive third game of the championship series. With the best-of-three series tied at one game apiece, the winner advanced to the Triple-A National Championship Game in Las […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 2:38 AMMemphis Redbirds' season ends after International League Championship series loss
The Rochester Red Wings won the International League championship Sept. 24, beating the Memphis Redbirds 3-2 in the third game of the series.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 3:46 AMRed Wings fans gather for playoff watch party despite loss
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester Red Wings fans gathered at Innovative Field on Wednesday night to cheer on the team from afar as its postseason run continued in Memphis. The Red Wings took on Memphis on the road, while fans back home watched the game live on the ballpark’s videoboards and televisions throughout the concourse. […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 2:44 AMRedbirds rip Red Wings to set up decisive Game 3 in championship series
The Memphis Redbirds blasted the Rochester Red Wings 15-4 in Game 2 of the International League Championship Series.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 11:35 AMRed Wings beat Memphis in Game 1 of championship series
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Red Wings are back on the field Wednesday night with the chance to bring a championship back to Rochester for the first time since 1997! The Red Wings took home the first game of the best-of-three series in Memphis Tuesday night. They beat the Memphis Redbirds 4-3 and are […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 2:42 AMMemphis Redbirds fall to Red Wings in Game 1 of playoff series
The Rochester Red Wings took Game 1 of the International League Championship Series with a 4-3 win over Memphis.
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 10:22 AMRed Wings open playoffs Tuesday: What to know
A 90-win season sends Rochester to Memphis for its first postseason series in 13 years.
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