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Published on August 14, 2026 under International League (IL)
Worcester Red Sox News Release


AUGUST 14th BUFFALO (22-20)/(57-60) at WORCESTER (26-15)/(62-50) 6:45 pm

Buffalo Bisons RHP John Klein (2-4, 5.94) vs. Worcester Red Sox RHP Gage Ziehl (1-0, 0.00)

Reaching For New Heights - The Worcester Red Sox - now 62-50 overall on the year - have equaled their season-high of 12 games over .500 for the second time this season. Even more importantly, the WooSox are a 2nd half-best 11-games over .500 (26-15) and thus own the second best 2nd half record in the entire International League behind only Indianapolis (27-15). Tonight, in game four of their 6-game series against the Buffalo Bisons (AAA-Toronto), the WooSox will try to go 13-games above for the first time since September 6, 2023 when they were 73-60. First pitch tonight is at 6:45 pm which is the last such weeknight start time of the season here at Polar Park. When the WooSox return to Polar Park for their penultimate homestand of the season from August 25-30, as well as their final home games this year from September 15-20, all weeknight start times will revert to 6:05 pm (in deference to kids being back in school). Tonight's game is on tape delay on NESN+ but can be heard live 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 have since won two games in a row...a 2-1 victory over the Bisons on Wednesday and a 10-3 rout last night to take a 2 games to 1 lead in the series. Worcester has won 6 of their last 8 games, 10 of their last 13 overall, 14 of their last 17 home games, has gone 17-4 since July 22, and they are 26-9 since June 28.

The Race Is On - Worcester has rebounded quite nicely since an 0-5 start to the 2nd half and their current 26-15 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:

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 11 of his last 13 games (20-for-56, .357) with 4 2B, 4 HR, 16 RBI, 11 runs scored. Has 23 HR total on the season (19 with Portland and 4 with Worcester).

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 19 of his last 22 games since July 8 (28-for-72, .389) with 3 HR, 17 RBI, and 17 runs scored. Is 8th in the league with 62 BB this season. Last 32 games (37-for-105, .352) with 10 2B, 3 HR, 20 RBI, 23 runs scored, and 24 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 15 of his last 16 games (23-for-57, .404) with 4 2B, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 17 runs scored.

Allan Castro Hit in 6 of his last 7 games (11-for-25, .440) with 3 2B, 7 RBI, 8 runs scored.

Nate Eaton Hit in 7 of his last 8 games (10-for-31, .3323) with 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 11 RBI, 7 runs scored.

Mickey Gasper Hit in 13 of his last 15 games (24-for-56, .429) with 9 2B, 1 HR, 9 RBI, 11 runs scored. Also hit in 24 of his last 28 games (40-for-100, .400) with 6 HR, 21 RBI, and 24 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 weekend vs. Buffalo at Polar Park

Tonight 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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