IL Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

RailRiders Blanked by Mets

May 13, 2022 - International League (IL)
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders News Release


MOOSIC, PA - The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders dropped a third consecutive game to the Syracuse Mets Friday, 3-0. The RailRiders were shut out in back-to-back games for the second time in 2022.

Ryan Weber made his second start of the season for the RailRiders and allowed two runs (one earned) over two innings. It was Weber's first appearance since April 17 following a stint on the COVID-19 Injured List. David Peterson took the ball for the Mets and threw six shutout innings with six strikeouts in his longest outing of the season.

Johneswhy Fargas led off the game with a solo home run to put the Mets ahead 1-0 early. Syracuse added to its lead three batters later after an RBI single by Travis Blankenhorn made it 2-0.

Weber, Carlos Espinal and Braden Bristo then managed to keep Syracuse at bay with six consecutive scoreless frames between the second and seventh. Espinal and Bristo allowed just two hits in five total innings out of the bullpen with seven combined strikeouts.

Syracuse tacked on an insurance run in the eighth on a Quinn Brodey solo home run to make it 3-0. Meanwhile, the RailRiders were shut out for the second consecutive night and managed three hits, two from Max McDowell.

David Peterson (2-1) earned his second win for Syracuse. Alex Claudio picked up his second save of the season. Weber (1-1) suffered the loss for SWB.

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre falls to 11-22 on the season. The series continues Saturday afternoon with first pitch at 4:05 PM. It's a rescheduled Fidget Popper Giveaway, which was originally slated for April 16 before a rain out. The first 2,500 fans through the gates will receive the giveaway. Tickets are available swbrailriders.com.

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Record:

11-22

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