DH Done Right: RailRiders sweep twinbill with Red Wings
MOOSIC, PA (April 13, 2025) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders swept a doubleheader with the Rochester Red Wings on Sunday at PNC Field, walking off the Red Wings 3-2 in game one and shutting them out 8-0 in game two. Game One Box Score Game Two Box Score In game one,
MOOSIC, PA (April 13, 2025) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders swept a doubleheader with the Rochester Red Wings on Sunday at PNC Field, walking off the Red Wings 3-2 in game one and shutting them out 8-0 in game two.
In game one, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre opened the offense in the bottom of the second off Rochester starter Shinnosuke Ogasawara. With two outs, Andrew Velazquez roped a double to left, scoring Ismael Munguia for a 1-0 advantage.
Rochester countered in the third against RailRiders starter Zach Messinger. Drew Millas hit an RBI double to plate Darren Baker from first, tying the game at one.
The Red Wings pushed a run across to take the lead in the fourth. After Messinger was lifted, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre reliever Yerry De Los Santos allowed an RBI single to Jackson Cluff, giving Rochester a 2-1 edge.
The RailRiders evened the game at two in the bottom of the sixth when Jose Rojas took the first pitch offered and scorched it 106 mph over the right field wall off Rochester reliever Joan Adon.
Down to their final out in the bottom of the seventh, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre walked off the Red Wings for the third consecutive game. After T.J. Rumfield worked a free pass, Yankees #21 Prospect Jorbit Vivas singled on a fly ball lost in the sun by Rochester’s Robert Hassell III. Rumfield hustled from first, stepping over the tag to win the game 3-2.
Skipping into victory! #WhereLegendsRise #RepBX pic.twitter.com/4UTwZBHh9V
— SWB RailRiders (@swbrailriders) April 13, 2025
Messinger pitched 3.2 innings, allowing two runs on three hits and striking out five. Geoff Hartlieb (1-0) earned the victory. Ogasawara worked 5.0 innings, giving up one run on five hits and striking out four. Adon (0-2) took the loss, allowing two runs on two hits over 1.2 innings.
In game two, the RailRiders took an early one-run lead in the bottom of the first. Munguia legged out a double and advanced to third on a Jesús Rodríguez sacrifice fly. Vivas drove Munguia in with a single to right for a 1-0 advantage.
The RailRiders extended the lead in the home half of the third. Munguia beat out an infield single to begin the inning, a pitch hit Rodríguez, and Vivas slashed a single to right to load the bases. After Rumfield walked to score Munguia, Jose Rojas plated Rodríguez for a 3-0 lead.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre broke the game open with a four-run fourth inning. Duke Ellis singled, and Munguia and Rodriguez walked to load the bases for the second consecutive frame. Vivas roped a double to center, scoring two for a 5-0 lead, and Rumfield followed with a double of his own, giving the RailRiders a seven-run advantage.
Vivas delivered. 💪#WhereLegendsRise #RepBX pic.twitter.com/69GMQMRSR2
— SWB RailRiders (@swbrailriders) April 13, 2025
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre added a run in the bottom of the fifth. Making his Triple-A debut, Rodríguez recorded his first base hit, an RBI single to center, scoring Munguia for an 8-0 lead to cap the scoring.
RailRiders starting pitcher Sean Boyle (1-2) earned the win, pitching five shutout innings, allowing one hit and striking out five. Wilking Rodriguez and Brent Headrick pitched scoreless innings to secure the shutout. Hyun-il Choi (0-2) gave up three runs on five hits over two innings.
The RailRiders travel to Durham to take on the Bulls on Tuesday. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre returns to PNC Field on Tuesday, April 22, for a home series against Charlotte. Tickets are available at www.swbrailriders.com.
MiLB podcast previews Futures Game, MLB Draft
Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other
Podcast: New Erie identity, new ballparks, new Top 100
Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other
How clubs across Minor League Baseball are celebrating PLAY BALL Weekend
PLAY BALL Weekend is almost here, and Minor League clubs have put together an exciting calendar of events to celebrate MLB’s youth engagement initiative. Some clubs are hosting youth clinics or other events in their home ballparks while others are bringing the joy of baseball and softball into the local
Here are the weirdest plays and stats from MiLB in May
Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.
Podcast features first-base promotions for Caglianone, Eldridge
Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other
Cubs' Rojas, Mets' Tong headline May's Minor League Players of the Month
Minor League Baseball announced the Player and Pitcher of the Month Award winners for May in Major League Baseball’s player development system.
Minor League Baseball, Joe Torre Safe At Home partnership enters ninth year
For the ninth year, Minor League Baseball and Joe Torre Safe At Home have teamed up to raise awareness about violence and abuse and to inspire fans of all ages to join them in SAH’s critical work. This year, 63 MiLB teams will participate in an in-ballpark initiative from May
MiLB podcast discusses Anthony, Caglianone at Triple-A
Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other
These are the greatest Minor League promos happening in June
Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.
New playoff format coming to 2025 Dominican Summer League
Minor League Baseball announced the 2025 Dominican Summer League (DSL) season will begin June 2 with Opening Day festivities taking place at the Boston Red Sox Academy in Guerra. The 2025 campaign will also see the introduction of the DSL Cup, a new playoff format that will see 16 DSL
Debating best Minor League home caps on podcast
Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other
The Omaha Storm Chasers' 'Take Meow-t' cat night included a Litter Box Sundae
Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.
Boston's Triple-A affiliate throws birthday bash for Roman Anthony
With all the hype that has surrounded Roman Anthony over the past two seasons, it’s easy to forget how young he really is. MLB's No. 1 prospect played 70 games at the highest level of the Minors before he could order a beer. But he can now. Roman Anthony turned
Friendly foes, 2024 first-rounders Moore and Caglianone trade first Triple-A homers
For years, Christian Moore and Jac Caglianone laced up their cleats against one another in the SEC. A rivalry that spanned Florida, Tennessee and other landmarks across the South moved to Salt Lake City this week as the Royals and Angels' top prospects got simultaneous Triple-A promotions. So it was
Phillies' Moore, Fausnaught join MiLB podcast
Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other
Red Sox prospect rips double THROUGH Fenway-esque scoreboard
Red Sox No. 4 prospect Franklin Arias, an infielder for High-A Greenville, REALLY didn’t want to let visiting Asheville score any runs in the top of the eighth inning on Friday night. With runners on first and second base in the bottom of the fourth, Arias showed he apparently held
April's hottest hitting prospects -- one for each organization
The Minor League season is a month old and several of the game's best hitting prospects are off to fast starts. Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony is tearing up Triple-A (just like he did at the end of last year), Padres shortstop Leo De Vries is leading the High-A Midwest
Check out the best -- and wackiest -- Minor League promos happening in May
Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.
Orioles' Honeycutt joins The Show Before the Show
Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other
MiLB podcast coming LIVE to a Somerset this June
Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other
New ballparks highlight 2025 MiLB road trip stops
Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.
Minor League Baseball partners with TruGreen
FRANKLIN, Tenn. -- TruGreen, the nation's leading lawn care treatment provider, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Minor League Baseball that includes activations across all 120 clubs, a makeover of the home dugout in each market, sponsorship of select MiLB team grounds crews, and a new initiative called
Podcast explains why the Syracuse Mets are looking for Jim Morrison
Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other
Dash im-prom-tu promo and Mets' Suero joins the podcast
Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other
Minor League Baseball partners with Circle K
Minor League Baseball announced a new national partnership with Circle K, which will see the convenience store giant become the “Official Convenience Store of Minor League Baseball.” During the 2025 season, the Circle K brand will be integrated into the MiLB in-stadium experience through in-game video board assets at most