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Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

SWB RailRiders Game Notes - 070722

July 7, 2022 - International League (IL)
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders News Release


WORCESTER, MA - The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders downed the Worcester Red Sox 4-2 on Wednesday night. Jake Bauers gave SWB the lead with a two-run double in the seventh inning which proved to be the difference-maker.

Clarke Schmidt started for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, tossing four total innings and retiring his last six batters faced. The only hit he allowed was a solo home run to Christin Stewart, his team-leading 15th of the season for a 1-0 Worcester advantage in the second. Boston Red Sox starter Chris Sale made his fourth rehab appearance, his first with the WooSox. The lefthander struggled with command at times, walking five batters. He also struck out five in 3.2 innings of work. He allowed three hits in the fourth inning, ending his night with a bases-loaded walk of David Freitas to tie the game at one.

The Sox added another run on another solo homer in the fifth from Jeter Downs for a 2-1 lead. It was surrendered by Vinny Nittoli, his fifth allowed this season. That lead lasted into the seventh. Bauers picked up his first RailRiders double, plating a pair to give Scranton/Wilkes-Barre their first advantage of the night. José Peraza would bring in another with a groundout to make it a 4-2 game. Shane Greene jogged out of the bullpen in the seventh inning and tossed a pair of scoreless innings with just one hit allowed. Greg Weissert allowed a double but picked up his eighth save with a four-batter ninth. The series is now even at 1-1 and is Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's third win at Polar Park in their last four games played at the venue.

Nittoli (4-1) picked up the win with the loss handed to Caleb Simpson (0-1) in his first Triple-A action of 2022.

NEWS & NOTES

FIRST THINGS FIRST - The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders return to Polar Park for the final time this season. In the only trip they took here earlier in the season, the WooSox won four-of-six games with SWB winning the last two. After this series, the two will play 12 games all at PNC Field. The WooSox won four-of-six in Moosic last year from August 3 to August 8.

*SQUIDWARD VOICE* FUUUTUUURE - It was announced today that Ken Waldichuk will be a member of the American League team at the 2022 Future's Game taking place on July 16 at Dodger Stadium, the 23rd annual contest. He is the 22nd RailRider in franchise history to be named to the team and the tenth pitcher all-time. He joins the likes of Deivi García (2019), Domingo Acevedo (2017/2018), Luis Severino (2014), Héctor Noesí (2010), Manny Bañuelos (2009), Joba Chamberlain (2007), Phil Hughes (2006), Gavin Floyd (2003/2004) and Brett Myers (2001/2002). Anthony Volpe and Jasson Dominguez will also be representing the Yankees this year.

AWARD'S SEASON- MiLB announced Tuesday that outfielder Estevan Florial and left-handed pitcher Matt Krook were named the Player and Pitcher of the Week for their efforts last week. They are the first RailRiders to win those awards this season. It's the second time in franchise history that Scranton/Wilkes-Barre earned both awards in the same week. The last time it happened was April 26 - May 2, 1999 when Jon Zuber won Player of the Week and Rod Bolton won Pitcher of the week. It's the first time either of them has won those awards.

KEEP YOUR ENEMIES CLOSE - In SWB's 37 wins this season,15 have come while either shutting out or allowing the opposition to score just one run. The RailRiders have played in 26 one-run games. They are 12-14.

QUIET K- The RailRiders struck out 16 times on Wednesday, which set a season-high. Twice this season Scranton/Wilkes-Barre has struck out 14 times (previous high) on May 10 vs Syracuse and April 14 vs Norfolk.

AT THE PAAAAHK- SWB has won three of their last four games at Polar Park, during which they're batting .264 (36-136) with a 2.83 ERA (11 ER in 35.0 IP).

COMO LA FLOR - Estevan Florial led off Monday's opener with a solo homer on the second pitch of the game from Geoff Hartlieb. He has now hit the last three first inning leadoff home runs for the RailRiders including July 2 against Buffalo (vs Bowden Francis) and September 14 against Lehigh Valley (Colton Eastman). Florial has homered five times in his last seven games. He had hit five home runs in all of May and June combined. He has a hit in 22 of his last 25 RailRiders games.

GIVE IT TO GREG - Greg Weissert leads the team with eight saves in nine opportunities. EIght saves are the most he's tallied in a single season of his career. He has been asked to gather four outs in three of those saves including in the Tuesday opener last week against the Bisons. Weissert's only blown save this year came on June 8 on the road against the Syracuse Mets. He has made nine-straight scoreless outings. In the previous eight seasons (since 2013) only two pitchers have had double-digit saves.

KEEPING UP WITH THE CABRERAS - It was announced Monday that infielder Oswaldo Cabrera would commence a Minor League rehab assignment with the Tampa Tarpons. He has since played two games, one with Tampa and one in the Complex League. He has gone 1-for-6 with an RBI so far in his rehab. Cabrera has been held out of game action with a right shoulder issue since May 8. He played 22 games with SWB before being shut down.

STREAKY - Estevan Florial is on a seven-game hitting streak... Miguel Andújar is on a four-game hitting streak... Oswald Peraza is on a 16 game on-base streak... Armando Alvarez is on a nine-game on-base streak... Jake Bauers is on an eight-game on-base streak...

ON DECK - The RailRiders return home on Tuesday, July 12 to host the Louisville Bats. It's "Twosday". Get 2-for-1 lawn or bleacher seats online only and enjoy $2 Landshark Lager tallboys for two hours after gates open, presented by PrimoHoagies and The River.

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