WooSox Game Information
IL Worcester Red Sox

WooSox Game Information

Published on August 20, 2026 under International League (IL)
Worcester Red Sox News Release


Tonight's WooSox Starting Lineup

2B Franklin Arias

SS Isiah Kiner-Falefa

RF Nate Eaton

3B Mikey Romero

LF Kristian Campbell

1B Brett Harris

DH Nathan Hickey

C Nate Baez

CF Braiden Ward

RHP Gage Ziehl

AUGUST 20th WORCESTER (27-19)/(63-54) at SYRACUSE (22-24)/(60-61) 6:35 pm

Worcester Red Sox RHP Gage Ziehl (1-1, 2.53) vs. Syracuse Mets RHP Kevin Hergert (0-0, 3.38)

Won Apiece - The Worcester Red Sox snapped their 4-game losing streak with a come-from-behind, 9-7 victory last night to even their 6-game series with the Syracuse Mets at a win apiece with game three slated for tonight at 6:35 pm at NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse, NY. Last night the WooSox overcame a 5-1 deficit with a 6-run 5th-inning uprising en route to their 28th come-from-behind victory of the season, 9-7. The win came after a 5-1 setback on Tuesday night in the series-opener in the fastest 9-inning game of the season (1 hour & 59 minutes). The Sox and Mets play the next three nights all at 6:35 pm before the series and Sox roadtrip finale on Sunday afternoon at 1:05 pm. Tonight's game can be heard back in New England on NASH 98.9 FM and the rest of the WooSox Radio Network.

Go Fourth - Worcester's win last night ended their 4-game losing skid and avoided matching their season-high 5-game losing streak for the fourth different time this season. After not losing two in a row during an 18-game stretch between July 22 - August 9, the WooSox dropped 4 straight games from last Friday to this Tuesday for the first time in seven weeks since they matched their season-long 5-game losing streak from June 23-27 (all at home vs. Toledo).

Story Time with IKF - Boston Red Sox INF Trevor Story went 2-for-4 with an RBI and run scored last night playing shortstop for his third game on rehab with the WooSox (he is now 3-for-9 in those three games). He was joined last night by fellow rehabbing Red Sox infielder Isiah Kiner- Falefa who was 1-for-3 with a walk and run scored as the second baseman.

Kiner-Falefa will bat second and play shortstop tonight while Story is not in the WooSox starting lineup.

Kiner-Falefa has been on Boston's injured list since June 19 with left forearm inflammation that was ultimately diagnosed as a stress reaction in his left ulna bone. Story has been on the Red Sox injured list since May 15 with a sports hernia that eventually required surgery.

IKF hit .277 with 2 HR, 13 RBI, and 7 SB in 47 games for the Red Sox this season including 27 games at 2B, 16 at SS, 8 at 3B, 1 at 1B, and 1 as the DH. His last game was June 18 vs. Toronto when he went 1-for-3 with a HR. He was placed on the 10-day IL on June 20 (retro to June 19) and then transferred to the 60-day IL on August 11.

Story, 33, played in 41 games for the Red Sox this season batting .206 with 3 HR & 19 RBI. He had an excellent season in 2025 hitting .263 with 25 HR & 96 RBI in 157 games. He also tied a Major League record with 31 consecutive stolen bases before being caught in his 32nd and final attempt of the year.

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 14 of his last 18 games (23-for-71, .324) with 4 2B, 4 HR, 19 RBI, 12 runs scored. Has 23 HR total on the season (19 with Portland & 4 w/ Worcester) and 72 RBI (52 with Portland & 20 w/ Worcester) in 95 games total.

Kristian Campbell Has hit in 7 of his last 8 games (10-for-27, .370) with 5 2B, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 5 runs scored, and 7 walks. Had a 20-game on-base streak from July 5 - August 6 (ended on August 7 despite two line-drive outs). Now hit in 21 of his last 25 games since July 8 (30-for-81, .370) with 3 HR, 17 RBI, and 17 runs scored. Is tied for 6th in the league with 66 BB. Last 31 games since July 3 is batting .350 (35-for-100) with 23 walks

Vinny Capra Had his 14-game hitting streak - longest on WooSox this season - end on August 12 (he did walk in the game). So has hit in 17 of his last 22 games (25-for-70, .357) with 4 2B, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 19 runs scored.

Allan Castro Hit in 9 of his last 11 games (14-for-42, .333) with 4 2B, 9 RBI, 8 runs scored.

Nate Eaton Hit in 10 of his last 11 games (14-for-43, .326) with 4 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 12 RBI, 9 runs scored.

Romy Gonzalez Hit in 7 of his last 9 games (13-for-37, .351) with 1 HR, 9 RBI and 5 runs scored.

Mikey Romero Hit in 7 of his last 10 games (14-for-42, .333) with 2 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, 12 RBI, 8 runs.

Braiden Ward Has scored at least 1 run in 23 of his last 32 games for a total of 30 runs. Has reached base safely in 57 of his last 67 starts. Leads the league with 53 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 10 games (all in relief) - 14.2 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 5 BB, 24 SO.

Hobie Harris Last 9 relief appearances is 2-0 with 1 SV -13 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 5 BB, 16 SO.

Noah Song Last 6 relief appearances has allowed 4 ER in 14.2 IP - 14.2 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 6 BB, 16 SO.

WooSox Promotions during the penultimate homestand of the season from August 25-30 vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Polar Park

Tuesday, August 25, 6:05 pm Taco & Tequila Tuesday, presented by Teremana; Tail Waggin' Tuesday (fans can bring their dogs); AARP Ticket Tuesday; Leominster Town Takeover

Wednesday, August 26, 6:05 pm First Responder Wednesday, presented by National Grid, when first responders receive four free general admission tickets; Fallon Health Silver Slugger Night when seniors can enjoy concessions discounts; Woofster's Birthday

Thursday, August 27, 6:05 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 from August 21-27); Los Wepas de Worcester, presented by Modelo and La Mega Radio celebrating Brazil; Backyard Baseball Night

Friday, August 28, 6:05 pm UniBank Fireworks to Emo/Pop Punk music; African Heritage Night

Saturday, August 29, 4:05 pm Make-A-Wish Day; Overdose Awareness Day; Sunset Catch on the Field (post-game, weather permitting)

Sunday, August 130 1:05 pm Bluey & Bingo at Polar Park; Going Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Day, presented by UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center; Kids (of all ages) Run the Bases post-game

WooSox Tickets Tickets for all WooSox games - including the remaining two WooSox homestands from August 25-30 and September 15-20 - are on sale at woosox.com, by calling 508-500-8888, or at the Polar Park Ticket Office.

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