Friday Night Fun: RailRiders top Durham 6-2 on Friday night
Durham, NC (April 26, 2024) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders won their third straight game on their current 12-game road swing, beating the Durham Bulls 6-2 Friday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Edgar Barclay struck out seven over 5.2 innings and the offense plated two runs in three separate innings
Big Night Out: SWB beats Durham 14-2 Thursday evening
Durham, NC (April 25, 2024) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders hammered the Durham Bulls 14-2 Thursday evening at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Eight of the nine hitters in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre lineup had at least one hit and all nine reached at least once as the RailRiders captured their second straight win
GuideRail Feature: Josh Maciejewski has paid his dues to earn first MLB call
Everyone has a different story to tell. Like that, the stories of Minor League Baseball players are all different. Some may contain similar elements along the way like the transition from one position to another or an injury or setback. Everyone faces adversity and the need to prove themselves or
More Like It: SWB tops Durham 6-1 on Wednesday
Durham, NC (April 24, 2024) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders topped the Durham Bulls 6-1 Wednesday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Will Warren struck out six over six innings and was backed by early and late run support as the RailRiders evened the six-game set at one win apiece. Box
Stymied: RailRiders fall in walk-off at Durham on Tuesday
Durham, NC (April 23, 2024) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell 3-2 in their series opener against the Durham Bulls Tuesday afternoon at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The Bulls rallied from a 2-0 deficit and Logan Driscoll drove in Gionti Turner in the bottom of the ninth as the RailRiders lost
Sunday Split: RailRiders Fall 7-4 to IronPigs
MOOSIC, PA (April 21) -The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell 7-4 to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Sunday afternoon. The teams split the series with three wins apiece. The IronPigs struck first with three runs in the fourth inning. A two-run double from Scott Kingery and an RBI single for Nick Podkul
Cody Crushed: Poteet Spins Gem in SWB Victory
BOX SCORE | SWB 5, LHV 2 MOOSIC, PA (April 18, 2024) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders defeated the Lehigh Valley IronPigs 5-2 Saturday at PNC Field. Cody Poteet earned the win in a quality start, allowing only one run. Lehigh Valley took the lead in the top of the fourth
Stopped: RailRiders Fall 9-3 to IronPigs
BOX SCORE | LHV 9, SWB 3 MOOSIC, PA (April 19) -The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell 9-3 to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Friday night at PNC Field. T.J. Rumfield was honored pregame for his excellent defensive performance in 2023 and received his gold glove award. A four-run first inning propelled
Ate the Bacon: Warren & Pereira Power 8-4 Victory
BOX SCORE | SWB 8, LHV 4 MOOSIC, PA (April 18, 2024) – The Scranton/Wilkes Barre RailRiders defeated the Lehigh Valley IronPigs 8-4 Thursday night at PNC Field. The RailRiders were powered by six shut-out frames from #7 Yankee prospect, Will Warren, and a two-homer game from #5 prospect, Everson
Battle Born: RailRiders Top IronPigs 5-4
BOX SCORE | SWB 5, LHV 4 MOOSIC, PA (April 17) -The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders topped the Lehigh Valley IronPigs 5-4 on Wednesday night. T.J. Rumfield had a three-hit night, while Jordan Groshans had the game-winning home run. The in-state rivals battled back and forth early and often.Lehigh Valley got on
Snapped: SWB Drops 7-1 to Lehigh Valley
BOX SCORE | LHV 7, SWB 1 MOOSIC, PA (April 16, 2024) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders dropped their series opener with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs 7-1 on Tuesday night at PNC Field. It ended their seven-game winning streak. T.J. Rumfield, who made his RailRiders debut, reached based three times including
Must See: RailRiders have seven games on WQMY-TV this year
MOOSIC, PA (April 16, 2024) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are partnering with MyTV WQMY to broadcast seven games in 2024 on local television in NEPA. The RailRiders are thrilled to continue their partnership with MyTV WQMY and return to the airwaves this Thursday evening as Scranton/Wilkes-Barre hosts Lehigh Valley. In
Early Honors: Beeter tabbed as Pitcher of the Week
MOOSIC, PA (April 15, 2024) – Minor League Baseball has announced the weekly awards for April 8-14 and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre right-hander Clayton Beeter was honored as the Pitcher of the Week. Beeter allowed one hit and struck out eight batters over five shutout innings in the RailRiders 3-0 win at Norfolk
Series Sweep: SWB Beats Norfolk For Seventh Straight Win
BOX SCORE | SWB 6, NOR 5 NORFOLK, VA (April 14) -The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders beat the Norfolk Tides 6-5 on Sunday afternoon. Behind two home runs from Josh Breaux, the team swept the reigning International League champions in route to seven straight wins. In the top of the second, the
Red Hot: RailRiders Shutout Tides For Sixth Straight Win
BOX SCORE | SWB 3, NOR 0 NORFOLK, VA (April 13) -The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders shutout the Norfolk Tides 3-0 on Saturday night. The RailRiders hit two home runs in their sixth straight victory! A pitcher’s duel ensued right off the bat between Yankees #14 prospect Clayton Beeter and Orioles #9
Five Straight: RailRiders Ebb Tides 6-4
BOX SCORE | SWB 6, NOR 4 NORFOLK, VA (April 12) -The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders defeated the Norfolk Tides 6-4 on Friday night. The team totaled thirteen hits, including seven for extra bases. It was their fifth straight victory. Brandon Lockridge led off the game with a base hit and scored
RailRiders Rally: Big Ninth Pushes SWB Over Norfolk
BOX SCORE | SWB 4, NOR 3 NORFOLK, VA (April 11) -The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders battled back to beat the Norfolk Tides 4-3 on a Thursday matinee contest. The RailRiders have won the first three games against one of the top teams in the International League and are on a four-game
Bullpen Best: SWB Wins Third Straight
BOX SCORE | SWB 7, NOR 3 NORFOLK, PA (April 10) -The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders bested the Norfolk Tides 7-3 on Wednesday night. The bullpen combined for seven innings of shutout ball with 11 strikeouts. Josh VanMeter smashed his first home run of the season for the go-ahead runs. Norfolk took
Tides Eclipsed: RailRiders Top Norfolk Team 5-2
BOX SCORE | SWB 5, NOR 2 NORFOLK, VA (April 9) -The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders beat the Norfolk Tides 5-2 in the game opener. Norfolk, the top team in the International League, tried to mount a late comeback but SWB held them off for the victory. The RailRiders struck first putting
Fun in the Sun: RailRiders Beat Mets 7-2
BOX SCORE | SWB 7, SYR 2 MOOSIC, PA (April 7, 2024) –The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders beat the Syracuse Mets 7-2 on a beautiful Sunday at PNC Field. Caleb Durbin excelled with a pair of doubles, walks and steals and four runs batted in. The RailRiders took a 3-0 lead in
Double Trouble: RailRiders Drop Two to Mets
MOOSIC, PA (April 6, 2024) – The Scranton/Wilkes Barre RailRiders dropped the doubleheader to the Syracuse Mets on Saturday. Syracuse railed late in both contests for a 4-2 and a 9-6 win. Game 1: BOX SCORE | SYR 4, SWB 2 A come from behind win gave Syracuse a lead
Free Ride: RailRiders Top Mets 8-4
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Nine Innings: RailRiders Fall to Mets in Home Opener
MOOSIC, PA (April 4) - The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders dropped their much-anticipated 2024 home opener 5-4 against the Syracuse Mets. The RailRiders hit two home runs in the loss, including one from the #6 prospect Everson Pereira.
Déjà Vu: Wednesday's game vs. Syracuse postponed due to inclement weather
MOOSIC, PA (April 3, 2024) – Wednesday’s game between the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and the Syracuse Mets at PNC Field has been postponed due to inclement weather. The RailRiders and Mets were also postponed last night. Tuesday’s postponement will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday, April 6.
Deals for Days: SWB sets College Rush and Military Discount offers
MOOSIC, PA (March 7, 2024) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, have announced two special offers for the upcoming 2024 season. An upgraded College Rush ticket offer has returned for students and the club has also updated its offer for active or retired members of