The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders had a challenging homestand against the Charlotte Knights, losing five out of six games. Despite gaining a commanding 7-0 lead in one game, they suffered a heartbreaking 8-7 loss as Charlotte mounted a comeback without hitting home runs. In another match, they led 8-3 but were overtaken 13-12 in 12 innings, highlighting the intense competition. Allan Winans' standout performance provided a rare highlight, achieving double-digit strikeouts and securing a win in the second game. His ten strikeouts marked a significant achievement for the team, last accomplished in 1961 in Major League Baseball.
Allan Winans struck out 10 of the first 11 batters in a standout performance that was the first double-digit strikeout game for a RailRiders pitcher since July.
Despite a strong 7-0 lead, the RailRiders faced a painful defeat as Charlotte rallied to win 8-7, highlighting their struggles during the homestand.
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