WooSox Game Information
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WooSox Game Information

Published on August 13, 2026 under International League (IL)
Worcester Red Sox News Release


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AUGUST 13th BUFFALO (22-19)/(57-59) at WORCESTER (25-15)/(61-50) 6:45 pm

Buffalo Bisons RHP Josh Stephan (6-5, 5.25) vs. Worcester Red Sox RHP Jedixson Paez (NR)

Welcome to the Team - Tonight, for the fifth time in just over a month, the Worcester Red Sox will welcome a new young pitcher from Double-A Portland to make his WooSox and Triple-A debut when they send 22-year-old RHP Jedixson Paez to the mound this evening in game three of their 6-game series against the Buffalo Bisons (AAA-Toronto) at 6:45 pm at Polar Park. Worcester has won each of the first four times a Portland starter debuted with the WooSox. On July 8th, LHP Hayden Mullins, promoted from Portland a day earlier, made his WooSox debut in Game 1 of a doubleheader vs. Rochester in a 3-1 Sox win (3 IP, 1 R). RHP Blake Wehunt was next and in Game 1 of a doubleheader on July 22 vs. Jacksonville he went 3.2 innings, allowing 2 runs in a 3-2 WooSox win. RHP John Holobetz was the starter and winner in his Worcester debut on July 30 at Norfolk, 3-1 (5.2 IP, 1 R). This past Saturday (August 8), RHP Gage Ziehl tossed 5.2 scoreless innings to get the victory in his WooSox debut, 19-0 over Lehigh Valley. And now Paez, who made his Major League debut with the Chicago White Sox at the beginning of this season, takes the mound for his first WooSox appearance. Tonight's game is live on NESN+ and can be heard on NASH 98.9 FM.

Back on Track - After consecutive losses this past Sunday in their series-finale vs. Lehigh Valley, 7-6 and Tuesday night in the series-opener vs. Buffalo, 9-6 - the first time that Worcester had dropped back-to-back games since July 17 & 19 at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre - the WooSox got back on the winning track with a 2-1 victory over the Bisons yesterday to even this series at one win apiece. Worcester has won 5 of their last 7 games, 9 of their last 12 overall, 13 of their last 16 home games, has gone 16-4 since July 22, and they are 25-9 since June 28. The WooSox have still not lost 3 straight games since they began the 2nd half with an 0-5 record from June 23-27.

The Race Is On - Worcester has rebounded quite nicely since that 0-5 start to the 2nd half and their current 25-15 record in the 2nd half has put the WooSox (now the IL East leader) alone in 2nd-place overall in the 20-team International League and just a 1/2 game behind Indianapolis (the IL West leader). The best second half record among all 20-teams in the league earns the one playoff spot that comes with that and a date with 1st half champ Memphis in a best 2 out of 3 series from September 22-24 in Tennessee. The winner of that series goes to Las Vegas to take on the Pacific Coast League champion in a one-game Triple-A National Championship Game on September 26. Worcester has 34 games remaining (16 home & 18 away).

The probable pitching match-ups for the remainder of the series vs. Buffalo at Polar Park this week and weekend:

Fri. 6:45 pm NESN+ (Tape) RHP John Klein (2-4, 5.94) vs. RHP Gage Ziehl (1-0, 0.00)

Sat. 4:05 pm NESN RHP CJ Van Eyk (5-3, 3.63) vs. RHP Blake Wehunt (1-1, 3.60)

Sun. 1:05 pm NESN+ RHP Grant Rogers (3-9, 5.88) vs. RHP John Holobetz (1-1, 2.77)

Warm & Hot Sox -

Franklin Arias Had a 9-game hitting streak from July 28 - August 7 that ended on August 9 (0-for-5). Now hit in 10 of his last 12 games (17-for-51, .333) with 3 2B, 3 HR, 14 RBI, 8 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). Now hit in 18 of his last 21 games since July 8 (26-for-69, .377) with 3 HR, 16 RBI, and 16 runs scored. Is 8th in the league with 61 BB this season. Last 31 games (35-for-102, .343) with 8 2B, 3 HR, 19 RBI, 22 runs scored, and 23 walks.

Vinny Capra Had his 14 game hitting streak - longest on WooSox this season - end on Wednesday (he did walk in the game). So has hit in 14 of his last 15 games (22-for-53, .415) with 4 2B, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 16 runs scored.

Allan Castro Hit in 6 straight (11-for-22, .500) with 3 2B, 7 RBI, 7 runs scored.

Nate Eaton Hit in 6 of his last 7 games (9-for-27, .333) with 2 2B, 1 3B, 9 RBI, 6 runs scored.

Mickey Gasper Hit in 12 of his last 14 games (22-for-53, .415) with 7 2B, 1 HR, 8 RBI, 10 runs scored. Also hit in 23 of his last 27 games (38-for-97, .392) with 6 HR, 20 RBI, and 23 runs.

Mikey Romero Hit in 5 of his last 6 games (11-for-26, .423) with 1 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 7 runs.

Braiden Ward Has scored at least 1 run in 22 of his last 28 games for a total of 29 runs. Has reached base safely in 54 of his last 63 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 Pawtucket ING David Eckstein with 20 HBP in 2000.

Angel Bastardo Last 8 games (all in relief) - 13 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 22 SO.

Hobie Harris Last 7 relief appearances is 2-0 -10.2 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 5 BB, 14 SO.

Tyler Samaniego Last 7 relief appearances - 8.1 IP, 8 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 SO.

Noah Song Last 5 relief appearances has allowed 2 ER in 12.2 IP - 12.2 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 12 SO.

WooSox Promotions during the remainder of this homestand this week and weekend vs. Buffalo at Polar Park

Tonight 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 and Gardner Town Takeover, both presented by Rodenhiser

Friday 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 4:05 pm Larry Lucchino Writers Series featuring Boston media icon Steve Buckley, currently of The Athletic, in the DCU Club from 12:30 - 2:00 pm; Korean Heritage Day; Sunset Catch on the Field (post-game, weather permitting)

Sunday 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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