Logan Driscoll hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, but the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp fell 6-5 to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Sept. 15, 2026, at PNC Field. The homer cut Jacksonville’s deficit to one run. Chris Kean recorded the save for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre by getting the next three outs.
Jacksonville scored first in the top of the second inning. Brandon Compton started the frame with a single, and a fielder’s choice coupled with an error put Kemp Alderman on second. Alderman advanced to third on Brayden Taylor’s base hit before Juan Matheus drove him in with a sacrifice fly for a 1-0 lead.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre responded in the bottom of the second inning. Oswaldo Cabrera walked and Max Schueman was hit by a pitch before a double steal placed runners on second and third. After a strikeout, Duke Ellis hit a two-run single to give the RailRiders a 2-1 advantage.
The RailRiders extended their lead to 4-1 in the third inning after Jacksonville miscues. Jasson Dominguez led off with a walk, and Marco Luciano walked two batters later. A double steal and throwing error allowed Dominguez to score, while Luciano later scored on a wild pitch.
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp trimmed the deficit in the fifth inning. Johnny Olmstead singled and advanced to third on a wild pitch and a ground ball from Cam Cannarella. After Matthew Etzel walked, another wild pitch brought Olmstead home to make the score 4-2.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre added a run in the seventh inning. Ellis stole second and third before scoring on a wild pitch after Jasson Dominguez walked. The run put the RailRiders ahead 5-2.
Jacksonville answered in the eighth inning. Matthew Etzel walked and Johnny Long singled before a wild pitch advanced both runners. Brandon Compton brought Etzel home with a ground ball, cutting the margin to 5-3.
The RailRiders scored their final run in the bottom of the eighth. Oswaldo Cabrera and Ernesto Martinez Jr. hit consecutive doubles with one out. The extra-base hits extended Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s lead to 6-3.
Jacksonville mounted one last rally in the ninth inning. Matheus reached on an error to begin the inning before Driscoll hit his two-run homer, bringing the Jumbo Shrimp within one run. Kean then recorded the save to complete the 6-5 RailRiders victory.
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp continue series Wednesday
Jacksonville entered the game with a 71-72 overall record and a 29-40 International League record. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre entered with a 76-66 overall record and a 39-29 league record. The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins and compete in the International League.
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are identified as the 2025 International League and Triple-A National Champions. The team plays home games at VyStar Ballpark. Jacksonville and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre continue their series Wednesday at 1:05 p.m.
Luis Palacios is scheduled to start for Jacksonville with a 3-2 record and a 2.52 ERA. Brendan Beck is scheduled to start for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre with a 10-2 record and a 2.75 ERA. Coverage begins at 12:50 p.m. on ESPN 690 and ESPN690.com.
Source: Original report