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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...

Omar Meregildo after he made contact with the ball. Meregildo hit one of the Blue Rocks' two home runs on Tuesday night. Saturday, May 28, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Jarquil Young

Multiple Three-Run Homers Lead to a Wilmington Blue Rocks Win in Series Opener

Brianna Mac Kay June 30, 2022

The Wilmington Blue Rocks were able to start their six-game series with the South Atlantic League’s top team, the Aberdeen IronBirds, with a 7-3 victory on Tuesday, June 21. The Blue Rocks’ bats...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Darren Baker rounding first earlier in the season. Baker would hit the walk-off RBI to win the game on Tuesday night. Saturday, April 23, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Wilmington Blue Rocks Pick up an Extra Inning Victory in First Game Against the Hot Rods

Matt Green May 4, 2022

This past Tuesday, May 3, the Wilmington Blue Rocks returned home to begin their six-game series against the Bowling Green Hot Rods. They scored a much-needed 3-2 victory in extra innings to give them...

Mitchell Parker throwing a pitch. Parker had nine strikeouts on Wednesday night. Wednesday, April 20, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Ashley Craven

Strong Pitching Leads to Wilmington Blue Rocks Victory

Nick Rizzo April 21, 2022

Following a disappointing loss in their first game of the series against the Hickory Crawdads, the Wilmington Blue Rocks came out looking for revenge in game two on Wednesday evening. The Blue Rocks...

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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