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PawSox Fall in Rochester, Will Play Rubber Game Sunday

Published on June 29, 2019 under International League (IL1)
Pawtucket Red Sox News Release


ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The Pawtucket Red Sox loaded the bases with nobody out in the top of the ninth inning, but the Rochester Red Wings, who had scored six runs in the eighth inning, hung on for a 9-6 win Saturday night at Frontier Field.

The PawSox (32-47) grabbed a 5-2 lead at the halfway point, but Rochester (39-40) rode its big eighth inning to the win, which evens the three-game series at a game apiece ahead of Sunday's rubber meeting.

Gorkys Hernández (2-for-5, R, HR, 3 RBI) cracked a two-run, opposite-field homer in the fifth inning - his 11th long ball of the season. Chris Owings (1-for-4, 2 R, HR, RBI) connected on his first home run since joining the Red Sox organization. Juan Centeno extended his hitting streak to five games with a 2-for-3 night. Tzu-Wei Lin (knee, shoulder), in the fourth game of his rehab assignment, served as the DH and went 0-for-2 with two walks.

PawSox starter Ryan Weber (5 IP, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K) turned in a second consecutive stout performance. Tyler Thornburg tossed a scoreless sixth - his second straight shutout appearance. Dan Runzler (L, 1-1) took the loss in the eighth.

Rochester reliever Carlos Torres (W, 2-0) sidestepped trouble in the ninth, and Ian Krol (S, 4) finished off the win for the Red Wings.

The PawSox now conclude their series Sunday at 1:05 p.m. at Frontier Field. PawSox left-hander Darwinzon Hernandez (0-1, 6.75 ERA) is scheduled to oppose Red Wings righty Kohl Stewart (5-3, 4.80). Radio coverage on WHJJ (920 AM and 104.7 FM) and throughout the PawSox Radio Network begins with the pre-game show at 12:35 p.m.

Following the five-game road trip, the PawSox return to McCoy Stadium on Monday-Wednesday (July 1-3) for a three-game series against the New York Yankees' Triple-A affiliate, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

On Monday (July 1), the PawSox will host "Celebrate Rhode Island," thanking fans for "50 Years Together" before, during and after the game, which begins at 6:05 p.m. Throughout this year, the PawSox have conducted "Acts of Kindness" throughout the state of Rhode Island. These initiatives and charitable projects are the team's way of thanking the loyal fans who have steadfastly supported a host of Red Sox players for five decades. Now, the pinnacle of gratitude is set for Monday night. The special night will include a naturalization ceremony before the game, additional pre-game ceremonies honoring Rhode Island-based community partners, a Rhode Island mascot parade feature Providence College, University of Rhode Island, Brown, Bryant and other mascots, a Rhode Island-themed beach party on the left-field berm. In addition, there will be Rhode Island music played during the game, plus video board tributes to Rhode Island celebrities like Rocco Baldelli, the Farrelly brothers and Olivia Culpo. Rhode Island food favorites will be served at McCoy Stadium concession stands, and the PawSox will wear their Hot Wiener uniforms. The team will also unveil the identity of their 2019 one-night name change that will occur this August.

Patriotic Post-Game Fireworks will follow all three night games - all of which begin at 6:05 p.m. Then when the PawSox are home July 12 (Friday) following the All-Star Break, the first 3,000 fans will receive a Jackie Bradley Jr. Gold Glove bobblehead at McCoy Stadium. On July 14 (Sunday), the first 4,000 fans will receive a PawSox cap, compliments of the Rhode Island Lottery & WEEI-FM.

Good tickets are available, and fans can visit the McCoy Stadium box office, which is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m., and during all home games. Fans can also call (401) 724-7300 or log on to PawSox.com for tickets.

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