Opportunity Lost: SWB falls in series opener
MOOSIC, PA (August 30, 2019) - The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders grabbed a 4-1 lead in the fourth inning against the Buffalo Bisons, battling neck-and-neck through the middle innings before the Bisons pulled away - eventually hanging on for an 8-7 win Friday night.
MOOSIC, PA (August 30, 2019) - The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders grabbed a 4-1 lead in the fourth inning against the Buffalo Bisons, battling neck-and-neck through the middle innings before the Bisons pulled away - eventually hanging on for an 8-7 win Friday night.
The Bisons charged out of the gate in the top of the first inning and plated one run for the quick 1-0 lead. Two innings later, the RailRiders tied the game 1-1 as
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre added coal to the fire in the bottom of the fourth when
The Bisons flexed their muscles in the top of the fifth as
The next two innings of offense were potent for Buffalo. In the top of the sixth, RailRiders pitcher
The Bisons further extended the lead over the RailRiders as
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre rallied in the bottom of the ninth when
The winning arm for Buffalo was
The Syracuse Mets also lost Friday night so the RailRiders and Mets are tied atop the I.L. North Division with three games remaining in the season.
The RailRiders continue the series against the Bisons on Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.