WooSox Game Information
Published on August 9, 2026 under International League (IL)
Worcester Red Sox News Release
AUGUST 9th LEHIGH VALLEY (17-21)/(52-61) at WORCESTER (24-13)/(60-48) 1:05 pm
Lehigh Valley IronPigs TBD vs. Worcester Red Sox RHP Blake Wehunt (1-1, 3.86)
Grab a Dozen - The (tied for) 1st -place Worcester Red Sox - now a season-high 12 games over .500 for the first time since September 12th of the 2023 season - play the finale of their 6-game series vs. the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (AAA-Philadelphia) this afternoon at 1:05 pm at Polar Park. Worcester has won 4 straight games, 8 of their last 9 overall, 11 of their last 12 home games, has gone 15-2 since July 22, and they are 24-7 since June 28. This impressive run (and their 24-13 record in the 2nd half) has put the WooSox into a tie for 1st -place in the 2nd half with Durham for the overall top spot in the 20-team International League (and the one playoff spot that comes with that). Worcester has 37 games remaining. Today's game is live on NESN+ and can be heard on NASH 98.9 FM
Sunday Funday - Worcester has enjoyed their Sunday games this season going 13-5 to post their best record of any day of the week/weekend. Worcester has also done well on both Wednesdays (13-6) and Thursdays (12-6), while they have suffered losing records on Tuesday (7-9), Friday (8-11), and Saturday (7-11). After today, the WooSox will have just 6 Sunday games remaining (3 at home & 3 on the road).
Halfway Home - While today marks the end of this series, it is only the halfway point to this season-long 12-game WooSox homestand (4-1 thus far) that will continue later this week and next weekend with a 6-game series vs. the Buffalo Bisons starting Tuesday at Polar Park. The WooSox will host the Bisons on Tuesday at 6:45 pm, Wednesday afternoon at 12:05 pm in the final weekday matinee of the season, Thursday & Friday nights (both at 6:45 pm), and then next weekend on Saturday at 4:05 pm and Sunday at 1:05 pm. After that the WooSox will have just a dozen home games remaining on the year.
High Times - The Worcester Red Sox - at 60-48 have reached a season-high 12 games over .500 for the first time since September 12, 2023 when they were 75-63. The WooSox peaked at 15-games over .500 on August 27 & 28 of 2023 (the latter at 70-55). Those remain their highest level since they finished their inaugural 2021 season with a 74-54 record. The WooSox are bidding for their 6th winning season in this their 6th year in Worcester.
An Impressive Stretch - While winning 15 of their last 17 games since July 22, Worcester's stats during this stretch have been outstanding. The team is batting .302 (171-for-566) with 16 HR while Sox pitchers are 15-2 with a 3.12 ERA (52 ER in 150 IP).
Adley Hadly a Really Good Game - Recently-acquired Boston Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman made his Red Sox organizational debut on an injury rehab assignment with the Worcester Red Sox on Saturday going 1-for-2 with a 2-run double, 2 walks, and 2 runs scored while catching 5-innings of shutout ball. The 28-year-old switch-hitter walked to lead-off the bottom of the 1st inning and eventually scored the game's first run when he alertly scampered home on an RBI single by Romy Gonzalez. Adley flew out to left field to end the 2nd inning and walked again in the 3rd inning. He batted for the fourth time in the first four innings and ripped a 2-run double to rightfield that was 104 MPH off the bat. Rutschman also threw out a runner attempting to steal 2nd base to end the 1st inning and worked in tandem with starter Gage Ziehl to guide the rookie hurler through 5 scoreless innings in Ziehl's Triple-A debut.
Warm & Hot Sox -
Franklin Arias Has a 9-game hitting streak (15-for-39, .385) with 3 2B, 3 HR, 13 RBI, 6 runs scored.
Kristian Campbell Had a 20-game on-base streak from July 5 - August 6 (ended on August 7 despite two line drive outs). Had his 8-game hitting streak snapped on July 28 although he did walk. Now hit in 15 of his last 18 games (21-for-59, .356) with 3 HR, 15 RBI, and 14 runs scored. Is 9th in the league with 59 BB on the season. Last 28 games (30-for-92, .326) with 6 2B, 3 HR, 18 RBI, 21 runs scored, and 21 walks.
Vinny Capra Hit in 13 straight longest on WooSox this season (20-for-46, .435) with 4 2B, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 14 runs scored.
Allan Castro Hit in 5 straight (10-for-18, .556) with 3 2B, 6 RBI, 7 runs scored.
Tsung-Che Cheng Hit in 5 of his last 6 games (6-for-20) with 3 2B, 5 RBI, 7 runs scored.
Nate Eaton Hit in 4 straight (6-for-17) with 1 2B, 1 3B, 6 RBI, 5 runs scored.
Mickey Gasper Had his 7-game hitting streak snapped on July 26. Hit in 9 of his last 11 games (16-for-41, .390) with 5 2B, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 8 runs scored. Also hit in 20 of his last 24 games (32-for-85, .376) with 6 HR, 18 RBI, and 21 runs. Had his 11-game hitting streak snapped on July 10 although he did walk 3 times in the game.
Mikey Romero Hit in 3 straight (9-for-15) with 1 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 4 RBIU, 5 runs.
Braiden Ward Hit in 5 straight (5-for-19) with 3 RBI, 7 runs scored, and 4 HBP. Last 24 games is hitting .299 (26-for-87) with 1 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 11 RBI and 24 runs scored. Has scored at least 1 run in 21 of his last 25 games for a total of 28 runs. Has reached base safely in 52 of his last 60 starts. Leads the league with 51 SB. WooSox club-record for stolen bases in a season is 57 set by David Hamilton in 2023. Has been hit by pitch 28 times to lead Minor League Baseball. Those 28 HBP are a new modern day Boston Red Sox Triple-A record that was held by David Eckstein with 20 HBP in 2000.
Angel Bastardo Last 6 games (all in relief) - 11 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 21 SO.
Wyatt Olds Last 22 relief appearances - 25 IP, 18 H, 12 R, 9 ER, 12 BB, 38 SO.
Eduardo Rivera Last 6 games (1 start and 5 relief appearances) is 2-0 -12.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 5 BB, 15 SO.
WooSox Promotions today vs. Lehigh Valley at Polar Park
Sunday, 1:05 pm Ceddanne Rafaela Gold Glove Bobblehead giveaway for first 5,000 fans, compliments of Worcester Regional Airport; Boylston Town Takeover; The Brookfields Town Takeover; Kids (of all ages) Run the Bases post-game
WooSox Promotions during the second half of this homestand later this week and next weekend vs. Buffalo at Polar Park
Tuesday, August 11, 6:45 pm Taco & Tequila Tuesday, presented by Teremana; Tail Waggin' Tuesday (fans can bring their dogs); AARP Ticket Tuesday; Prostate Cancer Awareness Night; Country Bank WooStars
Wednesday, August 12, 12:05 pm First Responder Wednesday, presented by National Grid, when first responders receive four free general admission tickets; Postgame Player Meet & Greet in DCU Club, presented by DCU
Thursday, August 13, 6:45 pm Deuces Wild every Thursday Summer evening home game when fans can purchase $2 Hot Dogs (Coney Island and Hebrew Nationals), $2 12-ounce drafts of Coors Light and Masshole Light Lager, and $2 bottles of Polar water (the beverage deals run for seven days); Eye Health Awareness Night; Grafton Town Takeover, presented by Rodenhiser; Gardner Town Takeover
Friday, August 14, 6:45 pm UniBank Fireworks to Karaoke Hits (fans are encouraged to sing along); Los Wepas de Worcester, presented by Modelo, to celebrate Puerto Rico in honor of Roberto Clemente's birthday on August 18
Saturday, August 15, 4:05 pm Korean Heritage Day; Sunset Catch on the Field (post-game, weather permitting)
Sunday, August 16, 1:05 pm Leicester Town Takeover; Hanover Insurance Strikeout Hunger Day; Kids (of all ages) Run the Bases post-game
WooSox Tickets Tickets for all WooSox games - including the remainder of this homestand through August 16 - are on sale at woosox.com, by calling 508-500-8888, or at the Polar Park Ticket Office.
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