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RailRiders set to open season in Lehigh Valley

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The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders begin their season against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Friday .

Manager Shelley Duncan says there's no extra motivation for last year's team.

T.J. Rumfield : "It's a nonstop battle to fight mediocrity. Every day is a challenge".

The RailRiders had a league-high 43 saves last season .

Manager Shelley Duncan likes the makeup of this year ’s team so far.

The IronPigs roster includes six players ranked among the Phillies ’ top 30 prospects.

Manager Anthony Contreras will hand the ball to righthander Alan Rangel .

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