Ortiz’s Grand Slam Fuels Red Wings Sweep of Jumbo Shrimp

Ortiz Powers a Six‑Run Third Inning

Abimelec Ortiz capped a five‑run rally with a 17th‑season home run, clearing the bases and putting the Rochester Red Wings ahead 5‑0 at ESL Ballpark. The blast came after Riley Adams walked, Cayden Wallace singled and Maxwell Romero Jr. drove in the first run. Christian Franklin loaded the bag, setting up Ortiz’s grand slam that ignited the Red Wings’ offensive explosion.

Rochester Extends Lead Early

The Red Wings broke the game open in the third, tacked on another four runs in the fifth and never looked back. Andrew Pinckney reached base, Trey Lipscomb singled and Joey Wiemer doubled to push the advantage past 7‑0. Adams added a two‑run single and Wallace drove in Wiemer, raising the score to 9‑0.

Jacksonville Fights Back

The Jumbo Shrimp finally got on the board in the sixth when Kemp Alderman doubled and later scored on Gage Miller’s single to left. Rochester responded immediately, with Ortiz walking and Brady House, Pinckney and Lipscomb each collecting singles. Adams plated House with a sacrifice fly, and Alderman closed the gap in the ninth with a solo RBI.

Pitching Dominance and Key Stats

Luis Perales earned the win, following opener Zach Penrod, and allowed one run over 4⅔ innings while striking out seven, improving his record to 4‑4. Jack Sinclair sealed the effort, holding Jacksonville to eight hits and recording 12 strikeouts. Rochester’s offense gathered 12 hits, with Pinckney, House and Wallace each collecting multiple blows.

What the Sweep Means for the Red Wings

The three‑game series victory cements Rochester’s control of the Eastern Division standings. Ortiz’s four RBIs underline his role as a clutch performer, and the staff’s combined one‑run effort on the extra‑inning stretch signals strong pitching depth. With the win, the Red Wings improve their confidence heading into the stretch run.