IL1 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

RailRiders' Bats Heat up in 10-3 Victory

Published on June 11, 2018 under International League (IL1)
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders News Release


MOOSIC, Pa. - The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders defeated the Rochester Red Wings 10-3 on Monday night at PNC Field.

The RailRiders struck early in the bottom of the first inning when Tyler Wade walked, Brandon Drury singled and Ryan McBroom had a base hit to bring Wade home. Avelino singled to plate Drury and Bruce Caldwell bashed a double that scored McBroom. Avelino eventually scored on a wild pitch to give Scranton/Wilkes-Barre a 4-0 lead.

The Red Wings responded in the bottom of the second as Chris Carter hit a leadoff home run. The RailRiders added to their total in the bottom of the third as Billy McKinney smacked his own solo shot deep over the right-field wall.

In the bottom of the fourth, Clint Frazier led off with a single. Wade bunted for a hit and Frazier scored on a throwing error by the first baseman. Drury walked and McBroom smashed a three-run home run.

Rochester answered in the top of the fifth as Cameron Rupp and Nick Buss hit back-to-back singles for the Red Wings. They both advanced a base on a wild pitch and LaMonte Wade snagged himself a base hit to bring both Rupp and Buss home. The RailRiders plated another run in the bottom of the sixth as Wade led off with a double and McBroom singled to score Wade from second.

David Hale had a solid night for the RailRiders picking up the win, working five innings and allowing three runs on four hits. J.P Feyereisen, Tommy Kahnle and Cale Coshow pitched well in relief, combining to throw four shutout innings allowing only two hits.

McBroom was three-for-four knocking in five runs with two singles and a home run. Drury also extended his on-base streak to 32 games, breaking Jake Cave's previous record of 31 games.

The RailRiders homestand with Rochester will continue on Tuesday night with a doubleheader at PNC Field. First pitch is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. LHP Erik Swanson (0-1, 5.79) heads to the mound for SWB in Game one, Rochester counters with RHP Aaron Slegers (5-3, 3.43). In Game 2, LHP Nestor Cortes (0-3, 6.07) is on the mound for SWB. For tickets and more information, call (570) 969-BALL or slide to www.swbrailriders.com/tickets.

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Record:

28-33

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