Tough: Syracuse Walks-Off SWB 3-2

SYRACUSE, NY (June 4, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders were walked-off 3-2 by the Syracuse Mets Thursday night. The team's held a 2-2 tie into the bottom of the ninth inning, but Matt Rudick roped an RBI single for the victory.

BOX SCORE | SYR 3 SWB 2

The RailRiders got the first run of the game in the third inning. George Lombard Jr. laced a single and moved to second on an error. Oswaldo Cabrera notched an RBI single for an early lead.

Tyler Hardman led off the fourth with a solo shot to centerfield for a 2-0 advantage.

Hardman homers on back-to-back days! 💣#RepBX pic.twitter.com/VBuHMM3LyC

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A two-run homer from Christian Arroyo tied things up in the fifth frame.

The tie continued into the bottom of the ninth inning. Christian Pache led off with a base hit and moved into scoring position on a sacrifice bunt. A wild pitch put Pache on third. With a five-man infield, Matt Rudick smacked the ball to right field to walk-off the game 3-2 for the Mets.

Elmer Rodríguez tossed 5.2 innings, allowing two runs while striking out six. The Yankees #2 prospect struck out Major League rehabber Francisco Alvarez three times. Yovanny Cruz (L, 5-2) was credited with the final run of the game.

The RailRiders continue their series against the Mets at NBT Bank Stadium. Friday will feature a Yankees #21 prospect Brendan Beck facing off against Met's #5 prospect Jack Wenninger. First pitch is set for 6:35 PM. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre returns to PNC Field on Tuesday, June 9th, against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Tickets and promotional details are available at www.swbrailriders.com.

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Record: 30-29