Romero's two home runs spark Red Wings comeback against RailRiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:21 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Maxwell Romero Jr. hit two home runs and drove in four runs, helping the Rochester Red Wings rally from a three-run deficit for a 10-5 victory over the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on August 6 at PNC Field. After taking an early lead, Rochester fell behind 5-2 in the fifth inning due to a three-run homer from Max Schuemann. However, Romero ignited a six-run sixth inning with a solo homer, and subsequent hits from Trey Lipscomb and Riley Adams propelled the team to victory. Luis Perales picked up the win despite allowing five runs in five innings, with strong relief performances following his exit.
- •Rochester Red Wings scored six runs in the sixth inning.
- •Maxwell Romero went 3-for-4 with two home runs.
- •Luis Perales earned the win for the Red Wings.
- •Max Schuemann hit a three-run homer for the RailRiders.
- •Game took place at PNC Field on August 6.
- 11:21 AMYahoo Sports — Red Wings rally from three-run deficit behind Romero's 2 HRs
"Romero's two-home run performance powered Rochester to another comeback victory in Scranton.
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