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Syracuse Mets top SWB RailRiders 8-1 in July matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 7:02 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

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Summary

The Syracuse Mets defeated the SWB RailRiders 8-1 on Hawaiian Christmas Night, July 26, in Moosic. Ronny Mauricio hit two home runs, while Ben Rortvedt added another as Syracuse built an early lead. RailRiders managed just four hits while striking out 12 times against five Syracuse pitchers. Despite opportunities, the RailRiders struggled offensively, with George Lombard Jr. extending his on-base streak to 23 games. Syracuse has now secured back-to-back victories against the RailRiders.

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By the Numbers

•Syracuse Mets win 8-1 over SWB RailRiders at PNC Field.
•Ronny Mauricio hits two home runs, adding to his total of 10.
•Ben Rortvedt contributes a three-run homer for Syracuse's strong start.
•RailRiders record just four hits and strike out a total of 12 times.
•George Lombard Jr. extends his hitting streak to 15 games.

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7:02 PMYahoo Sports — SWB RAILRIDERS: HRs by Mauricio, Rortvedt help Syracuse ruin ‘Christmas’

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MOOSIC — It was Hawaiian Christmas Night in July at PNC Field on Saturday. The Syracuse Mets were more than happy to play the role of Scrooge. Ronny Mauricio said Aloha to two baseballs and Ben Rortvedt to one as Syracuse rolled to its second straight 8-1 victory over the RailRiders before a crowd of 5,058. “It might have been a real similar score, but they were two different ball games,” ...
— Yahoo Sports

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