Rochester Red Wings clinch series with 7-5 win over Charlotte Knights
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:23 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

The Rochester Red Wings secured a 7-5 victory against the Charlotte Knights on August 16 at ESL Ballpark, clinching the series 4-2. After falling behind 3-0 in the second inning, Rochester responded with three home runs, including a pivotal two-run shot by Trey Lipscomb. Key contributions came from Leandro Pineda, who hit a two-run homer and finished with two hits, and Seaver King, who added a solo home run. The Red Wings' bullpen effectively held the lead, with Jack Sinclair earning the win and Kyle Nicolas obtaining his first save. Rochester’s 10-hit performance included three homers and allowed them to improve to 71-47 for the season.
- •Rochester erases a 3-0 deficit to win the game.
- •Trey Lipscomb hits a decisive two-run home run.
- •Red Wings improve to 71-47 with the win.
- •Jack Sinclair earns the win; Kyle Nicolas gets the save.
- •Rochester clinches the series 4-2 against Charlotte.
- 11:23 AMYahoo Sports — Three homers power Red Wings to series-clinching win
"Rochester erased a three-run deficit with three home runs and secured a 7-5 win over Charlotte.
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