RailRiders Finish Strong, Win Regular Season Finale 5-1
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (September 3, 2018) - On the back of two home runs and six strong innings from Michael King, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders finished the regular season with a 5-1 win Monday afternoon against the Pawtucket Red Sox.
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (September 3, 2018) - On the back of two home runs and six strong innings from
The PawSox took a 1-0 lead in the home half of the first. Pawtucket loaded the bases on two hits and a fielder's choice. Anuery Taverez scored on a fielder's choice and an error for the early tally. After the first, RailRiders starter Mike King settled in, walking a batter in the second before retiring the next 11 consecutive batters.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre evened the score in the top of the fourth with two down.
In the top of the 9th inning,
RailRiders pitching was outstanding all afternoon long, holding Pawtucket to just two hits after the first inning.
The 2018 regular season has concluded and the 2018 International League postseason begins Wednesday night at PNC Field against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. First pitch Wednesday night is set for 6:35 p.m. with pregame coverage set for 6:05 p.m. For additional information on tickets and game times, please head to www.swbrailriders.com.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Record:
73-65