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RailRiders topple Gwinnett to claim Governors’ Cup
- Updated: September 17, 2016
Based on record, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre was the best Triple-A team in 2016. Now, after shutting out Gwinnett in Game 4 of the International League Finals, they have the hardware to back it up.
The RailRiders fired on all cylinders Friday to blank Gwinnett, 3-0, and win their second Governors’ Cup and first since 2008.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre received a strong effort from starter Daniel Camarena, who hurled 5 1/3 scoreless innings in his first postseason appearance. The 23-year-old southpaw scattered five hits, walked one and struck out four before departing the game after 87 pitches (60 strikes). The RailRiders’ bullpen took over from there, as Johnny Barbato, Tyler Webb and Giovanny Gallegos combined to toss 3 2/3 hitless frames to secure the title.
With the victory, the RailRiders improved to 7-0 this season in games at the G-Braves’ Coolray Field.
At the plate, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre produced two runs in the top of the fifth inning on of a pair of two-out singles by left fielder Mark Payton and right fielder Clint Frazier. Payton, who was promoted from Double-A Trenton after Game 1 of the Governors’ Cup finals, also delivered a …
