RailRiders Fall in Home Opener
April 12, 2022 - International League (IL)
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders News Release
MOOSIC, PA - The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders dropped their home opener to the Norfolk Tides on Tuesday evening by a 3-1 final. The only offense of the night came in the sixth courtesy of a Miguel Andújar RBI double.
Norfolk starter Kyle Bradish tossed four shutout innings, allowing just one hit in his first outing of the season. RailRiders starter Matt Krook was solid in his second start, tossing 4.2 innings, allowing one run while striking out seven for his second straight appearance.
The Tides took the lead in the fifth on a Richie Martin triple to left. They doubled their lead on a wild pitch in the sixth. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre got their lone run in the bottom of the inning. After Estevan Floarial's third hit of the night and second double, Andújar ripped a double to left with two outs to cut the deficit in half to 2-1.
Norfolk's offense added an insurance run in the ninth and came away with the 3-1 win. Ryan Hartman (1-0) earned his first win in his first start. Matt Krook (1-1) was saddled with the loss. Nick Vespi (1) earned the save with a 1-2-3 ninth. The RailRiders have dropped back-to-back games and are now 4-2 on the season.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Norfolk continue the series on Tuesday night at 6:35 PM. It's Waggin' Wednesday at PNC Field. Bring your four-legged canine friends to the ballpark and enjoy $1 hot dogs all night long. Tickets are available at swbrailriders.com.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Record:
4-2
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