Red Wings End 29-Year Drought, Clinch IL Title in 3-2 Thriller
The Rochester Red Wings defeated the Memphis Redbirds 3-2 in Game 3 of the International League Championship Series to capture their first league title since 1997. The victory, secured by an eighth-inning rally, marks the 20th IL championship in franchise history and the first under the current playoff format. The Red Wings, who finished the regular season with a 90-58 record, will now compete for the Triple-A National Championship against the Oklahoma City Comets on Saturday in Las Vegas.
