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Jose Sánchez swings at a pitch earlier in the season. Sánchez hit the game winning RBI on Friday night against the Hudson Valley Renegades. Sunday, July 3, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Ashley Craven

Blue Rocks Capture an Extra-Innings Victory in Return to Wilmington

Brianna Mac Kay July 23, 2022

The Wilmington Blue Rocks returned from the All-Star break on Friday, July 22, to face off against the Hudson Valley Renegades with a slightly different-looking roster.  Despite three key players...

Darren Baker swings at a pitch. Baker and the Blue Rock struggled to capitalize with runners in scoring in their loss Friday night. Friday, July 1, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Wilmington Blue Rocks Fail to Drive-In Runs Against Jersey Shore BlueClaws

Nick Rizzo July 2, 2022

On Thursday, June 30, the Wilmington Blue Rocks ended the month of June on a high note, defeating the Jersey Shore BlueClaws by a score of 7-4 to take a 2-1 lead in their six-game series. The month...

Ricardo Mendez about to make contact with the ball earlier this season. Mendez would play a role offensively in the Blue Rocks' victory on Thursday night. Friday, June 17, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Wilmington Blue Rocks Secure Hard-Hitting Victory Over Jersey Shore BlueClaws

Berry Andres July 2, 2022

The Wilmington Blue Rocks approached the plate on Thursday, June 30, with revenge on the mind. Coming off of Wednesday's 4-1 loss, the High-A affiliate for the Washington National kept swinging for a...

Israel Pineda up at-bat. Pineda would drive in the game winning runs for the Blue Rocks on Sunday afternoon. Friday, June 17, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Wilmington Blue Rocks Conclude Their Eight-Game Series With a Comeback Victory

Michael Doctorovitz June 30, 2022

The Wilmington Blue Rocks showed some fight on Sunday, June 19, after an exhilarating 5-3 comeback win against their South Atlantic League North division rival, the Brooklyn Cyclones. The win split the...

Michael Cuevas winds up for his pitch earlier this season. Cuevas and the rest of the pitching staff struggled with walks in Thursday night's matchup, giving up a total of eight. Sunday, May 28, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Ashley Craven

Rough Night on the Mound and at the Plate Leads to Wilmington Blue Rocks’ Defeat

Brianna Mac Kay June 30, 2022

In a game that had more batters reach first on balls than hits, the Wilmington Blue Rocks failed to capitalize on offensive opportunities and dropped their Thursday night matchup to the Brooklyn Cyclones...

Rodney Theophile throws a pitch. Theophile would start on the mound in game one of the doubleheader and be handed the loss. Wednesday, April 15, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Wilmington Blue Rocks Split Doubleheader with Brooklyn Cyclones

Nick Rizzo June 29, 2022

After a 6-5 win in their first game back at Frawley Stadium for the first time since their 12-game road trip, the Wilmington Blue Rocks faced off against the Brooklyn Cyclones in games two and three of...

Omar Meregildo catches a ball at first base. Meregildo went 3-5 on Sunday and was ejected from the game in the ninth inning. Friday, May 20, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Wilmington Blue Rocks Close out the Series with an Aggressive Victory

Berry Andres May 24, 2022

In what was the Wilmington Blue Rocks’ final match-up against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws for the series, the Blue Rocks immerged as the winner, taking the game 7-4 and the series 4-2. The Blue Rocks...

Tim Cate throws a pitch. Cate would be handed the loss in the Blue Rocks 5-2 defeat on Friday night. Friday, May 20. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Wilmington Blue Rocks Battle Back-and-Forth with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws

Nick Rizzo May 22, 2022

Looking to bounce back from a 5-4 loss to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws on Thursday, May 19, the Wilmington Blue Rocks were back in action on Friday, May 20, for the fourth game of the series. The result...

Darren Baker fielding the ball earlier this season. Baker had one error and multiple mistakes on the field in their loss against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. Saturday, April 23, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Mistakes on Both Sides of the Field Leads to a Loss for Wilmington Blue Rocks

Brianna Mac Kay May 20, 2022

For the first time this series, the Wilmington Blue Rocks fell to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws 5-4 on Thursday, May 19, and broke their four-game winning streak. It was a close battle between the two...

Michael Cuevas pitches during a game earlier in the season. Cuevas won the game for the Blue Rocks on May 19. Saturday, April 9, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

The Blue Rocks Continue Their 4-Game Win Streak

Berry Andres May 19, 2022

On Wednesday, May 18, the Wilmington Blue Rocks took on the Jersey Shore Blueclaws for the second game of their six-part series. What would follow was a swift, 6-2 defeat to continue the Blue Rocks’...

Yasel Antuna during an at-bat on April 20. Antuna would go on to score the game-winning home run for the Blue Rocks. - Photographer / Ashley Craven

Wilmington Blue Rocks Secure Another Walk-off Victory against the Bowling Green Hot Rods

Berry Andres May 6, 2022

In what was the Wilmington Blue Rocks’ third game of the series against the Bowling Green Hot Rods, the Blue Rocks, 12-12, secured their second win against the second-ranked team in the South Atlantic...

Jordy Barley making a throw from shortstop earlier this season. Barley would record one of the Blue Rocks errors in their loss on Wednesday night to Bowling Green. Saturday, April 9, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Wilmington Blue Rocks Struggle Defensively as They Fall to Bowling Green

Brianna Mac Kay May 5, 2022

After taking an early series lead, the Wilmington Blue Rocks fell 8-6 in their second game against the Bowling Green Hot Rods on Wednesday, May 4. While the Blue Rocks struggled offensively in the...

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