During a cold and rainy week of April baseball, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders excelled in their home-opening series against the Rochester Red Wings, winning four out of five games. Notably, three victories occurred in consecutive walk-off fashion, highlighting the team's determination and resilience. Key moments included a bases-loaded single by Dominic Smith, a pinch-hit home run by Ronaldo Hernández, and a dramatic game where a lost fly ball enabled a winning run. Manager Shelley Duncan praised the team's relentless mental fortitude throughout these challenging games.
The cool thing is, the whole game, these guys never take an inning off mentally. They scratch and claw and get back in the game and don't give up.
Cooper Hummel, a position player, made an unusual appearance as a pitcher and secured a win in a thrilling 11-inning game.
In a bizarre sequence, a fly ball lost in the sun allowed the winning run to score, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the game.
The RailRiders' string of consecutive walk-off wins illustrates their determination and ability to thrive under pressure.
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