SWB Game Notes - August 14, 2026
IL Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

SWB Game Notes - August 14, 2026

Published on August 14, 2026 under International League (IL)
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders News Release


Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (25-15, 62-52) @ Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs (20-22, 55-62)

August 14, 2026 | Game 115 | Road Game 60 | Coca Cola Park | First Pitch 6:45 P.M.

RH Adam Kloffenstein (2-8, 5.57) vs RH Brad Keller (0-3, 4.39)

Kloffenstein (8/7 vs ROC): 4.0 IP, 3 H, 7 R, 1 HR, 6 BB, 3 SO, 80 P (40 S) [Red Wings, 13-5]

Keller (8/8 @ WOR): 0.1 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 3 BB, 0 SO, 37 P (22 S) [Red Sox, 19-0]

LAST TIME OUT

ALLENTOWN, PA - The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders topped the Lehigh Valley IronPigs 5-1 Thursday night. Yankees #3 prospect Elmer Rodríguez posted his best start of the season behind seven shutout frames.

Rodríguez struck out the first batter he saw and took down the IronPigs 1-2-3. He faced traffic on the basepaths in the second and third but got out of them clean. He settled in after that sitting down the next thirteen batters he faced.

Tyler Hardman started the scoring for the RailRiders in the fourth. J.C. Escarra singled to reach and Hardman smoked a two-run shot out of the ballpark.

The RailRiders added a pair more in the next inning. Christian Bethancourt, Jasson Domínguez, and Max Schuemann each earned walks to load the bases. Escarra laced a run scoring single that plated two for a 4-0 advantage.

SWB tacked on one more as Anthony Volpe's RBI double sent home Fernández.

The IronPigs broke their scoreless contest, plating a run on a fielder's choice in the eighth to make it 5-1.

Rodríguez (W, 8-3) pitched a season-high seven shutout innings, allowing just three hits and a walk. He struck out seven batters on 94 pitches. Ryan Cusick tossed two quiet innings to start, but Tucker Davidson (L, 6-5) took on the bulk of the work.

NEWS AND NOTES

IN THE LEAGUE - Even though the RailRiders were victorious yesterday, they are out of first place in the International League. They are now a game behind the leading Indianapolis and a half a game back from Worcester, holding third place in the league. The RailRiders are 4-6 in their last ten games and nine contests above .500 on the full season.

RODRÍGUEZ IS ROLLING - Yankees #3 prospect Elmer Rodríguez had his best start of the season last night, matching a career-high seven full frames. He allowed just three hits, all within the first two innings, and a walk on 94 pitches. He retired the last 13 batters he faced totaling seven strikeouts. He has been stellar with the RailRiders holding a 2.63 ERA in 18 starts. He has earned eight wins while striking out 94 batters. Rodríguez has allowed just 46 walks and five home runs in 92.1 innings. The number #72 overall prospect in Minor League Baseball has made four starts for a 4.76 ERA with the New York Yankees. Rodríguez was picked up in a trade with Boston for C Carlos Narváez in 2024.

DUKE'S DASHING - Duke Ellis tied a record for single-season stolen bases, after adding one more to his total last night. His 44 tied a record set by by Tommy Barrett in 1989. Barrett did so in 120 games, whereas Ellis marked his in 81 contests. Ellis also holds the franchise record for 86 total with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in 157 games. The prior record was held by Nick Punto who stole 82 bags in 263 games. Ellis's personal record is 57 in a single year done back in 2024.

TRAVIS'S TURN - Travis MacGregor made his first appearance with the RailRiders last night after being reinstated off the 60-Day Injured List. He allowed just one run in an inning and two thirds, while walking two and striking out a pair. MacGregor had four rehab assignments between Tampa and Hudson Valley. The 28-year-old was signed by a minor league free agent contract on December 12.

SCHUEMANN SEND - Max Schuemann has hit the ball well since returning to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. In seven games, he has hit .393 with eleven knocks, while driving in six runs. Schuemann has played in five different positions, taking care of both the infield and the outfield for Manager Shelley Duncan.

YANQUIEL GOES YARD - Yanquiel Fernández now leads the RailRiders in home runs with 20 and in runs batted in with 68. The homers are tied for ninth most in the International League while the RBIs are seventh most. The 23-year-old has upped his batting average to .253 after a hot start to July. Fernández was claimed off of waivers by the Yankees from Colorado in January and then was designated for assignment a few days later but was able to be outrighted to SWB.

HARDMAN HOMER - Tyler Hardman homered in the fourth inning for the RailRiders early lead. It was Hardman's tenth homer in Triple-A and 23rd on the season. It was his first long ball since July 10 at Buffalo.

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