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Andy Ashby, Russ Canzler know the feeling of opening day for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s baseball team

<p>MOOSIC &#8212; Over the last few years, the RailRiders and Rochester Red Wings have developed quite a rivalry.</p><p>From Rochester dominating a span during the 2013 and 2014 seasons to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre claiming the International League North Division title last season.</p><p>The rivals were supposed to meet for the first time in 2016 on Thursday night at PNC Field on Opening Night.</p><p>But Mother Nature had other ideas. A soggy field and showers throughout the day and night ended the game after just four innings.</p><p>The start of the game was delayed by 76 minutes due to intermittent showers. When the contest finally got underway, only four innings were played before another blast of rain pounded the field.</p><p>Shortly after 10 p.m., umpires walked around the field and declared that the surface was unplayable. After a 44-minute delay, the game was suspended and will be picked up on Friday at 5:05 p.m. as part of a doubleheader. The first contest will be played in its entirety for a full nine innings. The nightcap will start 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1 and will be a seven-inning game per Minor League Baseball rules.</p><p>The weather spoiled a solid four innings for right-hander Chad Green in his Triple-A debut. The 24-year-old notched four strikeouts in the first two innings getting all four swinging as Rochester hitters were flailing at his breaking ball. Green gave up a triple to Jorge Polanco in the first inning and a single to the second baseman in the third. Max Kepler also singled.</p><p>Offensively, the RailRiders had just two hits, an infield single and a double by Slade Heathcott.</p><p>When play picks up on Friday in the first game, the RailRiders will be trying to claim their third straight Opening Day victory after defeating Syracuse the last two years.</p><p>When play resumes in the top of the fifth inning, Rochester&#8217;s John Hicks is scheduled to lead off against a RailRiders pitcher to be determined. Designated hitter Deibinson Romero is slated to be the first RailRider to step into the box in the bottom of the fifth.</p><style>
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<div class="neCaption">Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders starter Chad Green delivers the first pitch of the season against the Rochester Red Wings at PNC Field in Moosic on Thursday night. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo0>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_TTL040816RailRiders_spt_3.jpg</photo0><caption0>Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders starter Chad Green delivers the first pitch of the season against the Rochester Red Wings at PNC Field in Moosic on Thursday night. </caption0><photoCredit0>Bill Tarutis | For Times Leader </photoCredit0></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_TTL040816RailRiders_spt_4.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders&#8217; Rob Refsnyder, center, advances to second base between Rochester&#8217;s Wilfredo Tovar, left, and Jorge Polanco on an infield hit by teammate Slade Heathcott at PNC Field in Moosic on Thursday night. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo1>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_TTL040816RailRiders_spt_4.jpg</photo1><caption1>Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders&#8217; Rob Refsnyder, center, advances to second base between Rochester&#8217;s Wilfredo Tovar, left, and Jorge Polanco on an infield hit by teammate Slade Heathcott at PNC Field in Moosic on Thursday night. </caption1><photoCredit1>Bill Tarutis | For Times Leader </photoCredit1></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_TTL040816RailRiders_spt_5.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders&#8217; Gary Sanchez, left, watches his drive go foul ahead of Rochester catcher John Hicks and home plate umpire Chris Segal at PNC Field in Moosic on Thursday night. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo2>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_TTL040816RailRiders_spt_5.jpg</photo2><caption2>Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders&#8217; Gary Sanchez, left, watches his drive go foul ahead of Rochester catcher John Hicks and home plate umpire Chris Segal at PNC Field in Moosic on Thursday night. </caption2><photoCredit2>Bill Tarutis | For Times Leader </photoCredit2></div></div>
<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p><strong></strong>By Dave Rosengrant</p><p>drosengrant@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><factboxMeta><p><strong>T.L. Express</strong></p><p><strong>Today&#8217;s Game: </strong>The RailRiders and Red Wings will play a doubleheader tonight at 5:05 to wrap up the brief two-game set at PNC Field.</p><p><strong>Probable Pitchers: </strong>Game 2:RailRiders RHP Kyle Haynes (3-2, 4.54 2015 with SWB) vs. Red Wings LHP Pat Dean (12-11, 2.82 2015 with Rochester)</p><p><strong>Today at PNC Field: </strong>It&#8217;s the first Glow in the Park Friday complete with glow in the dark hats, uniforms, fireworks and many other things around the stadium. Don&#8217;t miss the schedule magnet giveaway with the first 5,000 fans receiving the promotion.</p><p><strong>On Deck:</strong> The RailRiders head to Rochester for two games Saturday and Sunday before going to Pawtucket for a three-game set starting on Monday. The next home game is Thursday, April 14 versus Syracuse.</p><p><strong>On Radio: </strong>All RailRiders games can be heard live on 1340-AM</p></factboxMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach Dave Rosengrant at 570-991-6398 or on Twitter @tldrosengrant</p></shirttailMeta></div>

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