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Washington Nationals named MLB affiliate of the Rochester Red Wings

Mets Nationals Baseball
Posted at 10:31 AM, Nov 19, 2020
and last updated 2020-11-19 10:35:17-05

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WKBW) — After previously announcing an end to their affiliation with the Minnesota Twins after 17 seasons, the Rochester Red Wings reportedly have a new MLB affiliate in the Washington Nationals.

New York Senator Chuck Schumer who made the made the announcement Thursday morning, tweeting "I’m proud I secured a commitment from the Nationals to ensure new Major League affiliate for Rochester Red Wings to keep Red Wings ‘safe at home’."

The Red Wings also tweeted "Woke up with a #Natitude today," which is the Nationals team hashtag.