Syracuse, NY - The Rochester Red Wings will continue their series against the Syracuse Mets tonight in Syracuse. The Red Wings will send RHP Patrick Murphy to the mound for tonight's game. Murphy has a record of 2-3 with an ERA of 4.82. The Syracuse Mets will send RHP Connor Grey to the mound to face the Red Wings. Grey has a 5-5 record with an ERA of 5.52

Murphy is coming off a start on 8/31 against Toledo in which he worked four innings (tied season-high), allowing two runs on four hits while striking out three. In three starts this season, he has a 2.45 ERA in 11 innings pitched, compared to a 5.55 ERA out of the bullpen (33 games) Since August 4th, 2022 he has struck out 16 while walking just three (5.33 K/BB).

Last game...

The Rochester Red Wings took game one of the series in Syracuse 3-2, winning just their seventh series-opening game of the year (7-16).

Last night's win pushes the Wings to a 13-6 head-to-head record against the Mets' top affiliate, the highest winning percentage against any opponent this season.

Seven of Rochester's nine batters collected a hit, including a solo home run from LF Nick Banks, an RBI double from CF Andrew Stevenson, and a third-inning triple from DH Daniel Johnson.

RHP Tommy Romero pitched three scoreless innings, his longest outing since 7/27 with Durham (4.0 IP), allowing three hits, and three walks while striking out just one batter.

Rochester improves to 19-22 in one-run games after the 3-2.

• Rochester Red Wings (57-73) at Syracuse Mets (53-77)
• RHP Patrick Murphy (2-3, 4.82) vs. RHP Connor Grey (5-5, 5.52)
• Wednesday, September 7, 2022 | 6:35 p.m. ET | NBT Bank Stadium – Syracuse, NY
• Radio: Fox Sports 1280/iHeartRadio TV: MiLB.tv