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First basemen T.J. White sporting a sparkling set of Oakley's. Friday July 21st, 2023. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Free bases lead Grasshoppers past Blue Rocks 7-3

Michael Doctorovitz July 26, 2023

The Wilmington Blue Rocks’ bats continued to struggle as they dropped game four of their six-game series against the Greensboro Grasshoppers 7-3 on Friday night.  Things started rough for the Rocks...

Trey Lipscomb (left), Andry Lara (middle), Leandro Emiliani (right). Thursday, April 27, 2023. - Staff Photographer / Joe Capuyan

Blue Rocks combine for 14 runs in second double-header sweep of season

Michael Doctorovitz May 11, 2023

The Wilmington Blue Rocks outscored the Brooklyn Cyclones 14-5 in their two games on Wednesday night to sweep a doubleheader and get back to .500 on the season. In game one, the Rocks got things going...

Jordy Barley swings at a pitch earlier this season. Barley hit his second home run of the year in the Blue Rocks Sunday afternoon victory. Sunday, May 29, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Ashley Craven

Wilmington Blue Rocks Bounce Back to Finish Jersey Shore BlueClaws Series on a High Note

Nick Rizzo August 2, 2022

The Wilmington Blue Rocks were held scoreless by the Jersey Shore BlueClaws for 28 straight innings. That was until the bottom of the first inning during their afternoon’s series finale, when Drew...

Kevin Strohschein up at bat earlier in the season. Strohschein was the only on to record a hit in the Blue Rocks' loss to the Renegades Saturday night. Saturday, May 28, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Jarquil Young

Wilmington Blue Rocks Fail to Build Momentum in Shutout Loss to Hudson Valley Renegades

Michael Doctorovitz July 25, 2022

As the weather continued to heat up, the Wilmington Blue Rocks’ bats went cold. The Rocks were held hitless through seven innings on Saturday, July 23, in what ended up being a one-hit, series-tying,...

Jordy Barley swings at a pitch. Barley would record the RBI to win the game for the Blue Rocks on Sunday afternoon. Sunday, July 3, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Ashley Craven

Wilmington Blue Rocks End Homestand With a Walk-Off Victory

Michael Doctorovitz July 9, 2022

The Wilmington Blue Rocks (39-34) kicked off the Fourth of July holiday weekend with some fireworks. After falling into an early 2-0 hole, the Blue Rocks clawed their way back into their game on Sunday,...

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...

Omar Meregildo runs to first base. Meregildo had a RBI double in the Blue Rocks' 3-2 loss to the IronBirds. Friday, May 27, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Wilmington Blue Rocks Unable to Hold on and Defeat the Aberdeen IronBirds in Extra Innings

Berry Andres May 29, 2022

In a tense, 11-inning battle between the Wilmington Blue Rocks and the Aberdeen IronBirds, the Blue Rocks would fall just short of success after the IronBirds broke a late-game tie to win 3-2. Wilmington...

Jordy Barley makes a throw to first to complete a double play. Barley recorded a throwing error that would lead to a run in the Blue Rocks 5-4 loss to the IronBirds. Friday, May 27, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Wilmington Blue Rocks Give Up Three Unearned Runs Against Aberdeen IronBirds

Brianna Mac Kay May 28, 2022

On Friday, May 27, the Wilmington Blue Rocks returned home midway through their series against the Aberdeen IronBirds to finish the last three games at home. The Blue Rocks went into this matchup down...

Seth Shuman throws a pitch against Bowling Green. Shuman was the starting pitcher in game two of the doubleheader. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Wilmington Blue Rocks Split Double-Header Against Bowling Green Hot Rods

Nick Rizzo May 13, 2022

After two extra days of rest due to inclement weather, the Wilmington Blue Rocks participated in a series-closing doubleheader against the Bowling Green Hot Rods on Sunday, May 8. Game one got off...

Darren Baker during an at-bat. Baker scored one run during the two game doubleheader against Brooklyn. Saturday, April 9. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Wilmington Blue Rocks Split Surprise Opening Day Doubleheader Against Brooklyn Cyclones

Berry Andres April 9, 2022

In a surprise doubleheader for the High-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, the Wilmington Blue Rocks faced off against the Brooklyn Cyclones. They ended the night 1-1 after their first win of the...

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