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Pushed Back: RailRiders' Tuesday home opener postponed due to anticipated conditions at game time

Home slate set to start on Wednesday, April 8, at 6:35 PM
Tuesday's home opener has been postponed due to anticipated sub-freezing temperatures and wind chills in the teens at first pitch. (Kirsten Peters)
April 7, 2026

MOOSIC, PA (April 7, 2026) – Out of an abundance of caution for players, fans, and staff, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders home opener against the Durham Bulls, set for Tuesday, April 7, has been postponed due to forecasted cold temperatures and below-freezing wind chills. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s Opening Night festivities will take place

MOOSIC, PA (April 7, 2026) – Out of an abundance of caution for players, fans, and staff, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders home opener against the Durham Bulls, set for Tuesday, April 7, has been postponed due to forecasted cold temperatures and below-freezing wind chills.

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s Opening Night festivities will take place prior to Wednesday’s 6:35 P.M. first pitch. Gates will open at 5:30 with a magnetic schedule giveaway for the first 1,500 fans.

Today’s game has been rescheduled as a single-admission doubleheader on Friday, April 10. Gates will open at 4 P.M. on Friday with first pitch in game one slated for 4:35. Tickets for today’s game can be exchanged for any remaining home game during the 2026 season, with the exceptions of May 13, May 27, July 3, and July 4. Additional restrictions may apply and tickets are subject to availability.

Fans can email [email protected] to exchange their tickets. Please note the game you would like to exchange your tickets for.

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