Scranton RailRiders fall to Rochester as Somerset Patriots top Hartford

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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