Indianapolis, IN
Red Wings fall to Indianapolis for first loss of second half, 13-4 – Pickin’ Splinters
BY DAN GLICKMAN
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – After a day full of rain, the skies cleared up in time for the Rochester Red Wings to play the Indianapolis Indians on Saturday night. The Red Wings perhaps wished it hadn’t, however, as they fell for the first time in the second half, 13-4, as Indianapolis hitters battered Wings pitching to the tune of 13 hits, including six in a six-run third and three in a five-run fourth spurred by a Malcolm Nunez grand slam.
The loss also ended a six-game win streak for the Wings (4-1 in second half) overall.
“It’s just one of those days,” said Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy. “We just couldn’t stop them, man. They took advantage of some walks and mistakes.”
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The game started off looking good for the Wings. A night after scoring 14 runs on 17 hits, the Red Wings offense opened the game where it left off, as the team staged a two-out rally with three straight hits, culminating in a two-run home run by Juan Yepez to make it 4-0.
That would be it for the Red Wings offense for the game, as the Indians replied with 13 unanswered runs. Their barrage began in the third, as the Indians batted around the Red Wings and starter Jackson Rutledge with an inning that included six straight one-out hits, including a two-run double to center by Ji Hwan Bae to put Indianapolis on the board 4-2 and a Matt Gorski double to put the Indians ahead, 5-4. Even the second out brought in a run, as Seth Beer raced home before the Red Wings got Gorski in a rundown to make it 6-4.
All of the third-inning runs came against Rutledge, who’d ultimately go three innings and a batter in the fourth while allowing seven earned runs on seven hits and three walks. However, some of it was the result of bad luck, as Indianapolis hitters were able to find open spots in the field and send hits just out of the reach of Rochester fielders. LeCroy had hoped that the right-hander would recover, but after walking the leadoff man in the fourth, he removed him for Adonis Medina.
“I felt good about Rut[ledge],” said LeCroy. “[But] he just couldn’t stop the bleeding there in the third inning, then we went back out in the fourth and walked the first guy.”
What followed was what LeCroy called Medina’s “toughest outing” of the year, as the righty allowed two hits to load the bases before walking in Liover Peguero to bring in a bases-loaded run. The following batter, Nunez, grabbed hold of a 2-1 sinker and sent it over the fence in left-center at a velocity of 108.1 MPH for a grand slam to increase their lead to 11-4.
The Red Wings bullpen held the Indians scoreless after that until they put up two runs in the top of the ninth, with Tim Cate and Orlando Ribalta each throwing two hitless innings. However, Rochester bats struggled against former big leaguer Domingo German– just over a year removed from throwing a perfect game for the New York Yankees. After the Red Wings put up four runs against him in the first, the Dominican held them scoreless his remaining four innings before three different Indianapolis relievers combined to allow just two hits the rest of the way, preventing any sort of comeback.
“We just never got back in it,” said LeCroy.
Offensively, Riley Adams, playing first base instead of his usual catcher, had two doubles as part of a 2-for-4 night, notching an RBI in the first. Darren Baker stole his 26th base of the year in the first inning, tying him for second in the International League.
Neither James Wood nor Dylan Crews started Saturday. While Wood’s absence was likely the result of his upcoming callup (still not officially announced by the Nationals or Red Wings), LeCroy said Crews’ day off was simply a normal rest day combined with some caution after he hit a foul ball off his foot earlier in the series.
The Red Wings conclude their series with Indianapolis on Saturday at 1:05 p.m. Rehabbing Washington National righty Josiah Gray, a 2023 All-Star, will start against a Indians starter to be announced. LeCroy says that Gray will be “full-go” in his second rehab start for the Red Wings. On Tuesday, the Le Moyne product went six innings, allowing four hits and an earned run while striking out four as he works his way back from a right elbow/forearm flexor strain suffered early in the season.
Sunday will be the final game of the Red Wings’ Marvel Super Hero weekend, and will also feature a birthday party for Spikes and Mittsy.
Indianapolis, IN
That trail you walk downtown? It’s generated $3 billion for Indianapolis, study finds
See the 10th Street Cultural Trail Expansion ribbon cutting ceremon
Highlights: Indiana Ave. and 10th Street Cultural Trail Expansion ribbon cutting on Indiana Ave. on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Indianapolis.
Since its creation, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail in the heart of Circle City has drawn millions of residents and visitors to its distinctive paved path. But according to a new report, the trail isn’t just beneficial for those looking to get out on an urban stroll or bike ride — it’s a driver for the city’s economy and quality of life.
The report, “Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene and Marilyn Glick at 20: Connecting People, Places, and Possibility,” was based on analysis by James Lima Planning + Development, a group of real estate, planning and economic development advisors. Here’s what to know about the report.
How has the Cultural Trail affected the city’s growth, development?
According to the report from 2026, the 10-mile trail has generated $3 billion in assessed property value around its path — money that supports the city and its governmental services.
The population along the trail has grown five times the city average and retail space near the trail has increased 39%, the report shows. Nearby food and beverage sales are almost twice the average per square foot in Indianapolis.
Additionally, the report shows, undeveloped land along the trail has the potential to add $1.4 billion of value in the near future. Since an initial study in 2015, the trail’s economic impact has grown from $1 billion to $3 billion.
“For nearly 20 years, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail has helped transform Downtown Indianapolis into a more vibrant, connected and economically competitive city,” Mayor Joe Hogsett said in a June 3 news release. “It is more than a trail. It is a nationally recognized public asset that drives investment, supports local businesses, connects neighborhoods and improves quality of life for the people who live, work, play and stay in our city.”
According to the report, over 1 million people use the trail each year, and almost half of downtown Indianapolis residents live within a three-minute walk of the path.
What other features does the Cultural Trail offer?
Users of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail aren’t limited to walking — the Pacers Bikeshare program, operated by the trail, has 57 bike stations throughout the city that are accessible 24/7.
The trail also features nearly six acres of plants and greenspace, offering locals and visitors an urban getaway. City planners from across the world have visited the trail to study its design, according to the report.
What is the future of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail?
Focus on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail has shifted from construction and maintenance to long-term operations and expanded resources for the public.
Kären Haley, executive director of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc. — the trail’s nonprofit — said it has grown into the “crown jewel” of the city with the growth and development it has created over two decades.
“The Cultural Trail is driving billions in investment and making surrounding neighborhoods thriving destinations,” she said in a June 3 news release. “As we enter the next phase for the Trail, we look forward to building upon our initial 20 years of impact.”
Mia Thurow is the breaking news and criminal justice reporting intern for the Indianapolis Star. She can be reached at mthurow@gannett.com.
ICYMI: Top 5 IndyStar business stories in May 2026
A busy month at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway reignited debates about hotels and the downtown heliport. Plus, Eli Lilly celebrated 150 years.
May came and went, and with it, we saw the closest Indianapolis 500 finish in history, the 150th anniversary of Eli Lilly and a contested primary election day.
There’s also been some movement in retail news ahead of the summer shopping season. On the north side, a new women’s clothing store opened while a piercing studio set up shop in Speedway. Meanwhile, an indoor children’s play place opened on the near north side.
Read on for four spots that recently opened and one in Broad Ripple that said farewell.
Openings
Monkee’s
8659 River Crossing Blvd., monkeesofindianapolis.com, opened in March
Monkee’s of Indianapolis, a high-end women’s clothing store, opened recently on the north side in the Shops at River Crossing near the Fashion Mall. The brand Monkee’s started in the South three decades ago and has since grown to nearly 70 locations. In Indianapolis, Missy Llewellyn and Whitney Schmitt started the franchise to bring the clothing brand to the Circle City.
The Nest Play Cafe
515 E 22nd St Suite 101, indynestplaycafe.com, opened early May
The Nest Play Cafe opened at the corner of Central Avenue and 22nd Street, offering an indoor space for parents and caregivers to bring their children to play. Caregivers can book 90-minute play sessions for $15 per child over the age of one. Tickets for additional siblings run $10. The cafe sells coffee and snacks, too.
Open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to noon. Closed Tuesdays.
Forget Me Not Piercing Studio
5324 W. 16th St., jessflowerspiercings.square.site, opened May 27
A new piercing studio opened in Speedway at the end of May just days after the Indianapolis 500. Forget Me Not Piercing offers traditional lobe, helix and conch piercings along with nostril and septum piercings. Artist Jess Flowers opened the one-woman shop on 16th Street.
Open Sunday and Thursday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Black Orchid Barbers Fountain Square
1201 Prospect St. Suite 100, blackorchidbarbers.com, opened in May
Black Orchid, a local barbershop known for its sharp haircuts with a side of humor, opened its Fountain Square spot, marking the company’s seventh brick-and-mortar location. Walk-ins are welcome but Black Orchid recommends grabbing a time slot online for your preferred service.
Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closures
Vitality IV Bar
6302 Guilford Ave., vitalityivbar.com
An IV-wellness spot in Broad Ripple shut its doors last month. Vitality IV Bar was located next to the Thieves cocktail lounge, formerly the Broad Ripple Starbucks location, before it went out of business.
Vitality IV still operates an Indianapolis-area location on Mass Ave downtown at 749 Massachusetts Ave where customers can book a variety of infusions with vitamins.
See a store opening or closing near you? Contact IndyStar reporter Alysa Guffey at alysa.guffey@indystar.com.
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