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Jared McKenzie heads out to the field pregame. McKenzie was a standout in Wilmington's win on Wednesday, Aug. 28. - Photo via @WilmBlueRocks on X

Flashy plays offensively and defensively lead to convincing Blue Rocks win over IronBirds

Robert Warsen, Staff Writer September 11, 2024

Gavin Dugas’ bases-clearing double in the first inning set the tone for a 6-1 Wilmington Blue Rocks victory over the Aberdeen IronBirds on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Mikey Tepper drew his first start on...

Jarlin Susana winds up to throw a pitch. The 20-year-old allowed four runs in 4.2 innings on Wednesday, Aug. 14. - Photo via @WilmBlueRocks on X

A fast start offensively leads the Blue Rocks to a series-tying victory

Nick Wiley, Managing Editor September 11, 2024

After being shut out the night before, the Wilmington Blue Rocks entered their Wednesday, Aug. 14 game with one specific goal: get the offense going early against the Brooklyn Cyclones. They did just that,...

Matt Suggs celebrates a home run. Suggs was behind the plate during the Rocks' loss to the Renegades. - Photo via @WilmBlueRocks on X

Blue Rocks fall to Renegades on Christmas in July day at Frawley Stadium

Robert Warsen, Staff Writer September 11, 2024

The Wilmington Blue Rocks couldn’t deliver a gift to the fans on Christmas in July day at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium on Thursday, July. 25, falling to the Hudson Valley Renegades by a final score of...

Joe Naranjo leads off third. Naranjo went 1-3 in the loss to Brooklyn on Thursday. - Thursday, July 11, 2024. / Photo via Payton Tuorto

Blue Rocks offense struggles in 5-1 loss to Cyclones

Nick Wiley July 17, 2024

After winning the first two games of the series, the Wilmington Blue Rocks took their first loss in this six-game set against the Brooklyn Cyclones by a score of 5-1. Other than that one run, Wilmington’s...

Joe Naranjo stands in the batters box. Naranjo drove in one of the team's two runs on Saturday. - Thursday, June 20, 2024. / Photo via Payton Tuorto

Blue Rocks offense goes cold despite the scorching temperatures

Robert Warsen July 3, 2024

The Wilmington Blue Rocks fought through a scorcher, but fell to the Aberdeen IronBirds 4-2 on Saturday, June 22.    Jose Atencio was on the bump for Wilmington to start but ran into trouble early....

Rodney Theophile delivers the pitch. Theophile recorded 10 strikeouts in the win. - Tuesday, June 18, 2024. / Photo via Ryan Griffith

Rodney Theophile fans a new High-A career-high as Blue Rocks take down IronBirds in series opener

Tyler Delpercio June 22, 2024

After a 2-4 road trip against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, the Wilmington Blue Rocks (30-34) returned home and got back in the win column with a 12-7 victory over the Aberdeen IronBirds (33-31) on Tuesday,...

Daylen Lile takes his lead off of first base. Lile stole a base against the Drive on Thursday. - Wednesday, April 17, 2024. - Photo via Payton Tuorto

Blue Rocks use a big fourth inning to take down Drive

Nick Wiley April 20, 2024

The Wilmington Blue Rocks bounced back after a tough loss to the Greensville Drive to win 6-4 in a thrilling game at Frawley Stadium on Thursday, April 18. Bryan Caceres got his second start of the...

The Blue Rocks swarm Jared McKenzie following his second straight walk-off. - Sunday, April 7, 2024 / Photo via Payton Tuorto

Jared McKenzie is inevitable: Blue Rocks walk-off Cyclones for the second straight game

Nick Rizzo April 10, 2024

The fireworks continued for the Wilmington Blue Rocks on Sunday, April 7, as they defeated the Brooklyn Cyclones in ten innings by a final score of 1-0 to sweep the series and start the season 3-0 for...

Jared McKenzie rounds first after his walk-off homer. McKenzie hit a two-run walk-off in the bottom of the ninth. - Saturday, April 6, 2024. - Photo via Joe Capuyan

Jared McKenzie walks off the Cyclones to give the Blue Rocks their first series win of the year

Robert Warsen April 9, 2024

Jared McKenzie blasted a walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth as the Wilmington Blue Rocks rallied back from a two-run deficit to secure an exuberating 4-2 win in game two of their three-game...

Daylen Lile gets ready to swing. Lile went 2-5 with a RBI and run scored in the season opener. - Friday, April 5, 2024. - Photo via Payton Tuorto

Blue Rocks kick off 2024 with a win over the Cyclones

Tyler Delpercio April 8, 2024

208 days and one long offseason later, the Wilmington Blue Rocks returned to action on a cold and windy Friday, April 5, and opened up the 2024 campaign on the right foot, taking down the Brooklyn Cyclones...

Kyle Luckham delivers to home plate. Sunday July 9th, 2023. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Cyclones beat Blue Rocks 7-2 in series finale

Nick Rizzo July 12, 2023

The Wilmington Blue Rocks were unable to secure a series tie against the Brooklyn Cyclones on Sunday, July 9, dropping the series finale by a final score of 7-2. All day long, the Blue Rocks struggled...

Will Frizzell high fives teammates on the way back to the dugout. Thursday, May 25, 2023. - Staff Photographer / Joe Capuyan

James Wood promoted to Harrisburg as Blue Rocks conclude series against Renegades

Drew Peltzman May 29, 2023

The Wilmington Blue Rocks and Hudson Valley Renegades concluded their six-game series on Sunday with an 8-4 Renegades victory. The Blue Rocks offense felt tamer without the presence of James Wood....

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