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The Blue Rocks scored a combined 15 runs in their back-to-back wins. Thursday, August 24, 2023. - Staff Photographer / Joe Capuyan

Blue Rocks Offense Secures Back-To-Back Wins For First Time In August

Michael Doctorovitz August 29, 2023

The offense stayed hot as the Wilmington Blue Rocks took down the Jersey Shore BlueClaws 8-3 on Friday night.  It was a quality outing from starter Andry Lara, who secured two outs on only two...

Jared McKenzie daps up Jose Sanchez as he crosses home plate. Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Staff Photographer / Joe Capuyan

Blue Rocks defeats IronBirds 7-6 in homestand opener

Michael Doctorovitz June 21, 2023

The Wilmington Blue Rocks (29-34) defeated the Aberdeen IronBirds (31-32) 7-6 in a big bounce-back win. After losing their final two games against the Jersey Shore Blue Claws, the Rocks sent out southpaw...

Yasel Antuna swings at a pitch earlier this season. Antuna recorded a hit and an RBI in the Blue Rocks' win on Saturday night. Friday, July 26, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Ashley Craven

Wilmington Blue Rocks’ Bats Heat Up in the Sixth Inning Against Brooklyn Cyclones

Michael Doctorovitz August 16, 2022

The Wilmington Blue Rocks (55-51) were able to heat up and mount a comeback victory on a cool Saturday night, defeating the Brooklyn Cyclones (53-54) 4-2 to take a 3-2 series lead in their six game series.  Starting...

Robert Hassell III waits for Yasel Antuna at the plate after his home run. Hassell and Antuna recorded a combined total of five hits and five RBIs in their Friday night victory. Friday, August 12, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Robert Hassell III Plays a Key Role in Wilmington Blue Rocks Victory

Brianna Mac Kay August 13, 2022

The Wilmington Blue Rocks stepped on the field Friday, August 12, looking to get back in the win column. After an action-packed night and even a little drama, the home team did just that, defeating the...

Jack Sinclair throws a pitch back during a July series. Sinclair was handed the loss on Thursday night. Friday, July 29, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Wilmington Blue Rocks Unable to Overcome Brooklyn Cyclones in 12 Innings

Brianna Mac Kay August 12, 2022

It was a long night in Wilmington on Thursday, August 11, as the Blue Rocks battled the Brooklyn Cyclones through 12 innings only to come up short 7-6. During most of the first half of standard play,...

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 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...

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...

Drew Mendoza as he finished his swing. Mendoza went 3-4 in the series' first game against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws on Tuesday night. Saturday, April 28, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Wilmington Blue Rocks Start Off Hot Against Jersey Shore BlueClaws

Nick Rizzo May 18, 2022

The Wilmington Blue Rocks returned home on Tuesday, May 17, to kick off a six-game home series against fellow division foe, the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. So far this season, the BlueClaws have found...

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...

Cole Daily covers second base during a game earlier this season. Daily and the Blue Rocks dropped their Tuesday night game against the Crawdads 7-5. Saturday, April 9, 2022. - Staff Photographer / Tyrese Williams

Wilmington Blue Rocks Drop First Game of the Series Against Hickory Crawdads

Matt Green April 20, 2022

On Tuesday, April 19, the Wilmington Blue Rocks welcomed the Hickory Crawdads into their home park for a six-game series in their first meeting of the season. The night was full of back-and-forth action,...

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