IL1 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

RailRiders Blank Indians, 1-0

Published on April 21, 2017 under International League (IL1)
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders News Release


Indianapolis, Ind. - The SWB RailRiders (Triple-A/New York Yankees) shut out the Indianapolis Indians (Pittsburgh Pirates) on Friday night, 1-0. SWB (7-7) posted its second shutout victory of the season while Indianapolis (4-11) has lost 11 of its last 13.

The game's only run crossed in the third when Tyler Wade's triple to deep center scored Ruben Tejada from second base.

SWB starter Chad Green (2-1) picked up the win with six innings of scoreless baseball, striking out eight. Indy's Steven Brault (0-2) gave up the one run over six innings while whiffing nine. Giovanny Gallegos retired the final five he faced over two scoreless innings for his first save.

The three-game series continues at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday night. The RailRiders return home on April 25 to host Louisville at PNC Field at 6:35 p.m. The $2 Tuesday promotion allows fans to enjoy $2 lawn tickets and $2 tallboys every Tuesday, presented by La Tolteca. For tickets or more information, please call 570-969-BALL (2255) or visit swbrailriders.com.

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