RailRiders edge Jumbo Shrimp 6-5 to tighten playoff race

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RailRiders edge Jumbo Shrimp 6-5 to tighten playoff race
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The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders secured a narrow 6-5 victory against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on September 15 in Moosic, Pennsylvania. Jacksonville opened the scoring in the first inning, but the RailRiders responded with strong offensive efforts, including a wild pitch that allowed significant runs. A late two-run homer by Logan Driscoll kept the Jumbo Shrimp in contention, but the RailRiders held on for the win. This victory places Scranton/Wilkes-Barre closer to a playoff spot, following a loss by the Rochester Red Wings. The teams are set to meet again on September 16 at 1:00 p.m. at PNC Field.

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  • RailRiders improve playoff standing with win.
  • Jumbo Shrimp scored first but could not maintain the lead.
  • The game featured five errors and 15 walks.
  • Next game scheduled for September 16 at PNC Field.
  • Zach Messinger earned his ninth win of the season.
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  • 2:10 AMYahoo SportsRailriders scrape by Jumbo Shrimp 6-5, lead down to one game
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MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders beat the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 6-5. They got some help as the Rochester Red Wings lost to the Buffalo Bisons, getting them a game closer to a playoff spot. The Jumbo Shrimp struck first after a leadoff single by Brandon Compton, who was out on a fielder’s choice […]

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