WooSox Game Information
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WooSox Game Information

Published on August 22, 2026 under International League (IL)
Worcester Red Sox News Release


Tonight's WooSox Starting Lineup

2B Isiah Kiner-Falefa

SS Trevor Story

CF Nate Eaton

DH Romy Gonzalez

RF Allan Castro

LF Kristian Campbell

1B Brett Harris

C Nathan Hickey - Hickey's first start as catcher this season

3B Tsung-Che Cheng

RHP John Holobetz

AUGUST 22nd WORCESTER (27-21)/(63-56) at SYRACUSE (24-24)/(62-61) 6:35 pm

Worcester Red Sox RHP John Holobetz (1-2, 5.74) vs. Syracuse Mets RHP Jonah Tong (3-6, 5.15)

Need a Winning Weekend in Syracuse - The Worcester Red Sox - who from June 30 - August 9 when five consecutive 6-game series - need to win both tonight and tomorrow afternoon in Syracuse to avoid suffering their second straight series loss. Down 3 games to 1 here in Syracuse, the WooSox face the Mets tonight at 6:35 pm and in the series finale on Sunday at 1:05 pm. They need to win both to gain a split of the series and avoid back-to-back series setbacks after dropping 4 of 6 at home to Buffalo from August 11-16. Worcester is 11-8-2 in their 21 series thus far...11 wins, 8 losses, and 2 splits. Tonight's Game 5 at NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse, NY can be heard back in New England on NASH 98.9 FM and the rest of the WooSox Radio Network.

This Series - As mentioned, the Sox have lost 3 of the first 4 games here in Syracuse this week (5-1 on Tuesday, 5-0 on Thursday, and 4-3 last night) with their lone victory a come-from-behind win on Wednesday, 9-7.

What Have You Done for Me Lately - Worcester has lost 6 of their last 7 games and they are 3-8 in their last 11 games following a 4-game winning streak from August 4-8. The 3-8 skid comes after the WooSox went 15-2 between July 22 - August 8. Furthermore, between June 28 and August 8 the WooSox won 24 of 30 games.

Story Time with IKF - Boston Red Sox INF Trevor Story was 0-for-4 with two strikeouts as the WooSox shortstop last night and is now 3-for-13 in four rehab games with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored. Story has been joined in Syracuse by fellow rehabbing Red Sox infielder Isiah Kiner- Falefa who did not play last night. He is 1-for-6 in his two rehab games (one at 2B and 1 at SS).

Kiner-Falefa will leadoff and play second base tonight while Story bats second and plays shortstop.

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.

All Good Things Come to an End - After a month+ of outstanding play, the WooSox have fallen into a funk going 3-8 since August 9. Their team stats during this current 11-game stretch - the WooSox are batting .234 (84-for-359) with 45 runs scored (4.1 per game). That compares to 8.1 runs per game while they won 15 of 17 before this slump (138 runs total). Sox pitchers are 3-8 with a 5.07 ERA in their last 11 games (55 ER in 97.2 IP). On the other hand, while winning 15 of 17 games between July 22 and August 8, Worcester's stats during that impressive stretch were outstanding. The team batted .302 (171-for-566) with the aforementioned 8.1 runs/game while Sox pitchers were 15-2 with a 3.12 ERA (52 ER in 150 IP).

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 16 of his last 20 games (25-for-78, .321) with 5 2B, 4 HR, 21 RBI, 12 runs scored. Has 23 HR total on the season (19 with Portland & 4 w/ Worcester) and 74 RBI (52 with Portland & 22 w/ Worcester) in 97 games total.

Kristian Campbell Has hit in 7 of his last 10 games (10-for-32, .313) with 5 2B, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 5 runs scored, and 9 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 27 games since July 8 (30-for-86, .349) with 3 HR, 17 RBI, and 17 runs scored. Is 6th in the league with 68 BB. Last 33 games since July 3 is batting .333 (35-for-105) with 25 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 23 games (25-for-74, .338) with 4 2B, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 19 runs scored.

Allan Castro Hit in 10 of his last 12 games (15-for-46, .326) with 4 2B, 10 RBI, 8 runs scored.

Nate Eaton Hit in 11 of his last 12 games (15-for-46, .326) with 4 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 12 RBI, 9 runs scored.

Romy Gonzalez Hit in 8 of his last 10 games (14-for-40, .350) with 1 2B, 1 HR, 9 RBI and 5 runs scored.

Mikey Romero Hit in 7 of his last 11 games (14-for-45, .311) with 2 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, 12 RBI, 8 runs.

Braiden Ward 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 INF 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 10 relief appearances is 2-0 with 1 SV -14.1 IP, 9 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 5 BB, 18 SO.

Noah Song Last 7 relief appearances has allowed 5 ER in 17.2 IP - 17.2 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 6 BB, 23 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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