May 3, 2025 - 118 Games Today

Durham Halts RailRiders' Comeback

April 16, 2025 - International League (IL)
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders News Release

Durham, NC - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre fell 4-3 to Durham on Wednesday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The RailRiders took the lead in the fourth, but the Bulls plated runs in four straight innings and staved off a late Scranton/Wilkes-Barre comeback effort to even the set.

Brandon Leibrandt matched two Durham pitchers with scoreless frames over the first three innings.

The RailRiders opened the offense in the fourth inning when Everson Pereira and Ismael Munguia were hit by pitches. Ronaldo Hernandez singled in Pereira and Andrew Velazquez followed with a single to drive in Munguia for a 2-0 advantage.

In the bottom of the fourth, Bob Seymour hit a solo home run off Leibrandt to halve the Durham deficit. Former RailRiders infielder Jamie Westbrook tied the game with a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth off reliever Leonardo Pestana.

In the sixth, Pestana walked three to load the bases and the Bulls took a 3-2 lead when Colten Brewer walked Westbrook.

Durham added a run on a walk and an Eloy Jimenez double in the bottom of the seventh.

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre got within one on a solo home run by Pereira in the top of the eighth. The RailRiders outfielder launched a 422-foot moon shot over the high wall in left his second of the series and third of the year.

In the ninth, Andrew Velazquez walked and stole second and third, but Evan Reifert struck out the final two batters he faced to end the comeback.

Pestana (1-1) took the loss after allowing the fifth and sixth innings runs. Ian Seymour followed opener Joey Gerber with five innings of relief and notch the win. Reifert earned his first save of the season in the four-batter ninth.

The RailRiders and Bulls meet for game three of the set Thursday night. Jake Woodford makes his third start for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre with a first pitch slated for 6:35 P.M.

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Record:

10-6

Check out the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Statistics

• Discuss this story on the International League message board...

International League Stories from April 16, 2025

Memphis Pushes Home Streak to Six Unbeaten to Start 2025 - Memphis Redbirds
Elko Goes off But Knights Fall in Extras - Charlotte Knights
Comeback Clippers Do It Again - Columbus Clippers
IronPigs Doubled up by Stripers - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Stripers Ride Early Runs, Solid Bullpen to 8-4 Win over IronPigs - Gwinnett Stripers
Bulls Topple RailRiders with 4-3 Comeback Win - Durham Bulls
IronPigs Doubled up by Stripers - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Durham Halts RailRiders' Comeback - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
Bats Fall to Clippers in Walk off Fashion 5-4 - Louisville Bats
Chicago White Sox Call up Knights Pitcher Steven Wilson - Charlotte Knights
Tides Top Chasers 15-6 on All About Kids Day at Werner Park - Omaha Storm Chasers
Iowa Belts Eight Homers to 20-6 Rout over St. Paul - Iowa Cubs
Saints Hit Four Homers, But Give up Franchise Record Eight in 20-6 Loss to I-Cubs - St. Paul Saints
Indians Win on Shawn Ross' Walk-Off Single in 12th Inning - Indianapolis Indians
SWB RailRiders Game Notes- April 16, 2025 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
Mud Hens Battle in Extra-Innings, Fall Short to Indians 5-4 - Toledo Mud Hens
Obscure Jerseys, Great Prizes... 'Obscure Jersey Night' Honda Fridaynightbash Returns April 25 - Buffalo Bisons
Norfolk Mashes Way To Victory Over Omaha - Norfolk Tides
Shrimp Boats Are VyStar Ballpark's Newest Seating Area - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Chasing the Show: How Chase Petty Is Preparing to Go the Distance - Louisville Bats
April 16 Game Notes: Iowa Cubs vs. St. Paul Saints - Iowa Cubs
Bisons and Syracuse Snowed out Wednesday - Buffalo Bisons
Syracuse and Buffalo Postponed on Wednesday, Doubleheader to be Played Friday at 4:05 p.m. - Syracuse Mets
Red Wings, Red Sox Postponed Wednesday - Rochester Red Wings
Jacksonville Falls to Memphis in Series Opener - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Stories