IL Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

RailRiders Lose to Red Wings

Published on May 5, 2023 under International League (IL)
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders News Release


The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell 4-1 to the Rochester Red Wings on Friday night. Kole Calhoun had another two-hit night while Jesus Bastidas batted in the only run.

Rochester got one on in the first. Darren Baker leadoff with a walk and trotted home on a double from Matt Adams.

In the second, the Red Wings tacked on another. Jeter Downs was hit by a pitch and scored on Richie Martin's double for a 2-0 lead.

The Red Wings added a run thanks to an RBI single from Downs to plate Travis Blankenhorn. The visitors led 3-0.

The RailRiders chipped away with one in the seventh. Back-to-back walks issued to Billy McKinney and Rodolfo Duran put two on. Jesus Bastidas RBI double brought a runner home to make it 3-1.

Randy Vasquez (L, 0-4) took five innings of work allowing three runs on six hits. He recorded a season-high eight strikeouts. Barrett Loseke tossed two clean innings of work. Aaron McGarity had a 1-2-3 eighth, but gave up a solo shot in the ninth.

Paolo Espino (W, 1-1) got the start going five scoreless. He allowed two hits and struck out six. Luis Reyes left after one inning, letting up one run on four walks. Gerson Moreno pitched two frames clean. Jordan Weems (S,2) tossed a three out save.

The RailRiders take on the Red Wings tomorrow at 4:05 PM. Righty Ryan Weber will get the start for the home team, while Jose Urena gets the ball for Rochester.

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Record: 12-19

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