Jumbo Shrimp hold off RailRiders behind Alderman grand slam

SCRANTON, Pa. (Interstat) — Jace Beck earned the win and Wikelman González recorded the save as Jacksonville beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 7-5 on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at PNC Field. Kemp Alderman powered the Jumbo Shrimp, going 2 for 4 with a grand slam and four RBIs. Jacksonville scored five runs in one inning and added two late runs, finishing with six hits. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre collected 11 hits and scored in four innings. Jasson Domínguez led the RailRiders by going 4 for 5 with a home run and two RBIs, while Marco Luciano added a two-run homer. Beck worked five innings, allowed six hits and three earned runs, and struck out five. Kyle Carr took the loss. Bradley Hanner struck out four over two scoreless relief innings for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Wikelman González pitched two innings for the save. The International League game drew 4,846 fans and lasted 2:59. Jacksonville improved to 73-69 this season, while Scranton/Wilkes-Barre dropped to 74-67.