The Rochester Red Wings kept their strong run going Friday night at ESL Ballpark. They beat the Worcester Red Sox 6-3 behind a three-hit performance and a towering homer from shortstop Trey Lipscomb. The win moved Rochester to 41-25 and kept them in the thick of the International League East race.
Date, Time & Venue
First pitch came at 6:45 p.m. ET on June 13, 2026, at ESL Ballpark in Rochester, New York. The night felt perfect for baseball — clear skies, comfortable temperatures, and a crowd ready to cheer the home side. Gates opened early, and fans poured in wearing red and navy, turning the lower bowl into a sea of team colors.
How the Game Unfolded
Rochester jumped on Worcester early and never let the lead slip for long. Lipscomb set the tone with a three-run blast in the middle innings that cleared the videoboard in left-center at 108 mph exit velocity and traveled 449 feet. He finished 3-for-4 with that homer, a double, and three runs scored.
Phillip Glasser, batting ninth, added three singles and kept the line moving. Eight different Red Wings reached base, showing the depth that has carried this club all month. Trevor Gott came on in the ninth for his first Triple-A save since 2021, slamming the door after a tense couple of frames.
Worcester fought back with some timely hitting of their own, but Rochester’s bullpen and timely defense held firm. The Red Wings simply played cleaner baseball on this night.
Standings Snapshot (International League East)
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Red Wings | 41 | 25 | .621 | — |
| Charlotte Knights | 37 | 30 | .552 | 4.5 |
| Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | 36 | 31 | .537 | 5.5 |
| Worcester Red Sox | 33 | 31 | .516 | 7.0 |
Rochester sits at or near the top of the East. Every win like this one tightens their grip on a first-half title and home-field advantage down the line.
Key Player Battles
Trey Lipscomb vs. Worcester pitching: Lipscomb has been on fire. His 11th homer of the season and three-hit night gave the Red Wings exactly what they needed. He is hitting for average and power while playing premium defense at shortstop.
Phillip Glasser’s spark from the bottom: Batting ninth, Glasser went 3-for-4 and scored. His ability to get on base and manufacture runs has become a quiet weapon for manager Matthew LeCroy.
Brayan Bello and the Worcester attack: The right-hander took the ball for the WooSox but couldn’t quite contain Rochester’s balanced lineup. Worcester still has talent up and down the order, but they stranded too many opportunities.
Injury Updates & Team News
Both clubs are relatively healthy heading into the final games of the series. Rochester continues to get contributions from players on the cusp of big-league call-ups. Worcester has dealt with the usual Triple-A roster churn but still fields a competitive group night after night.
Records & Milestones
- Trey Lipscomb — 11th home run of 2026, longest by a Red Wing in recent weeks.
- Trevor Gott — First Triple-A save since 2021.
- Rochester has now taken at least a split in the early part of this six-game set and looks to extend its strong home form.
Live Streaming & Telecast
Fans caught the action on MiLB.TV and local Bally Sports affiliates. Radio listeners tuned into the Red Wings broadcast for all the calls. Highlights spread quickly across social channels, especially Lipscomb’s blast.
Fantasy Team Tips (MiLB & DFS)
- Stack Lipscomb — Power upside and multi-hit potential make him a strong core piece.
- Glasser as a cheap source of hits — He keeps finding ways on base.
- Monitor Rochester’s bullpen arms — Gott and others are locking down late leads.
- Grand League players should target Red Wings hitters while the lineup stays hot at home.
Series Outlook & What Comes Next
Rochester has won the majority of these matchups so far and carries momentum into the final games of the set. The Red Wings’ combination of power, speed, and solid pitching has overwhelmed Worcester at times. The WooSox have shown fight — they are not an easy out — but Rochester has simply executed better in key moments.
Expect more tight games before the series wraps. Worcester will look to steal one on the road and head home with positive vibes. Rochester wants to keep rolling and pad that first-place cushion.
Why Rochester Keeps Winning
It is not just one player. The Red Wings get contributions from all nine spots, play strong defense, and have a bullpen that finishes games. Lipscomb’s big swing was the headline, but the eight batters who reached base and the clean ninth inning from Gott told the full story. This is a club playing with confidence and purpose right now.
