Scranton RailRiders fall to Rochester as Somerset Patriots top Hartford

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Scranton RailRiders fall to Rochester as Somerset Patriots top Hartford
Summary

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders dropped a 7-6 decision to the Rochester Red Wings on September 12th. Adam Kloffenstein allowed six runs during the sixth inning, leading to the loss despite a home run from Yanquiel Fernández. Simultaneously, the Somerset Patriots secured an 11-6 victory over the Hartford Yard Goats behind a late offensive surge. Core Jackson sparked the win with a grand slam that highlighted a six-run eighth inning. Clarke Schmidt made a relief appearance for Somerset, throwing 1.1 scoreless innings with three strikeouts. The Low-A Tampa Tarpons are scheduled to begin their championship series against the Jupiter Hammerheads today.

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  • •Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders lost 7-6 to the Rochester Red Wings on September 12th.
  • •Yanquiel Fernández hit his 26th home run of the season for Scranton.
  • •Somerset Patriots defeated the Hartford Yard Goats 11-6 after a six-run eighth inning.
  • •Core Jackson hit a grand slam to help propel the Somerset Patriots to victory.
  • •The Tampa Tarpons open the FSL Championship Series against the Jupiter Hammerheads today.
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Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from September 13th.

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Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from September 12th.

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It’s over down in Somerset, while Tampa is two wins from a championship.

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