WooSox Game Information
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WooSox Game Information

Published on August 23, 2026 under International League (IL)
Worcester Red Sox News Release


The WooSox return to action at Polar Park this coming Tuesday evening at 6:05 pm when they host the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (AAA-Yankees) in the opener of a 6-game series through next Sunday. Thank you.

Today's WooSox Starting Lineup

SS Isiah Kiner-Falefa

DH Trevor Story

LF Nate Eaton

3B Mikey Romero

2B Franklin Arias

RF Kristian Campbell

1B Brett Harris

C Nate Baez

CF Braiden Ward

LHP Raymond Burgos

AUGUST 23rd WORCESTER (27-22)/(63-57) at SYRACUSE (25-24)/(63-61) 1:05 pm

Worcester Red Sox LHP Raymond Burgos (3-6, 5.54) vs. Syracuse Mets RHP Xzavion Curry (3-0, 4.15)

Low Five - The Worcester Red Sox will try to snap out of their offensive doldrums and avoid dropping 5 of 6 games in a series for the first time since the 2nd half started (losing 5 of 6 vs. Toledo from June 23-28) when they play the finale of their 6-game set against the Syracuse Mets this afternoon at 1:05 pm at NBT Bank Stadium in Central, NY. The WooSox have lost 3 in a row the past three nights by scores of 5-0, 4-3, and 3-0 and they have dropped 4 of the first 5 here in Syracuse (their other loss came in the series-opener on Tuesday, 5-1 while their lone win was a 9-7 victory on Wednesday night). The stats in these 5 games tell the story. In the series thus far, Worcester batters are hitting .163 (25-for-153) with 1 HR and 13 runs scored (9 in one game including 6 in one inning on Wednesday). WooSox pitchers are 1-4 with a 4.97 ERA (23 ER in 41.2 IP) as the Mets have out-scored the Sox, 24-13. Today's series and roadtrip finale can be heard back in New England on NASH 98.9 FM and the rest of the WooSox Radio Network.

Lost Series - No matter the outcome today, the WooSox have lost back-to-back series for only the second time all year. Down 4 games to 1 here in Syracuse with the finale on tap for this afternoon, the Sox also dropped 4 of 6 vs. Buffalo in their last series from August 11-16. Their only other consecutive series losses came back in May when they lost 4 of 6 at Buffalo from May 12-17 and then were swept in an abbreviated 5-game series at home vs. Rochester from May 19-23. Worcester needs a win today to avoid losing 5 games in a series for the fourth time this year...they went 1-5 at Nashville from April 14-19, 0-5 vs. Rochester from May 19-23, and 1-5 vs. Toledo from June 23-28. From June 30 - August 9 Worcester won five consecutive 6-game series. Worcester is now 11-9-2 in their 22 series thus far...11 wins, 9 losses, and 2 splits.

The Road Home - The WooSox - winners of 13 of their last 19 home games - hope their return to Polar Park on Tuesday can right their ship. After their customary Monday offday tomorrow, the WooSox will begin their penultimate homestand of the season on Tuesday evening at 6:05 pm at Polar Park when they host the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (AAA-Yankees) in the first of six critical games. The Sox and RailRiders will play four night games from Tuesday - Friday (all at 6:05 pm) and then face each other over the weekend for games on Saturday at 4:05 pm and Sunday at 1:05 pm. That will leave the WooSox with just one remaining homestand from September 15-20 when the end the regular season with 6-games vs. the Durham Bulls. After today, Worcester will have 24 games remaining and those are balanced evenly with 12 home and 12 road games left. On the year, Worcester is 34-27 at home compared to 29-30 on the road.

Story and IKF Finish Their Week/Weekend in Syracuse Today - Boston Red Sox INF Trevor Story was 1-for-4 as the WooSox shortstop last night and is now 4-for-17 in 5 rehab games with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored. Story has been joined in Syracuse by fellow rehabbing Red Sox INF Isiah Kiner- Falefa who went 0-for-3 with a walk last night as the second baseman. He is 1-for-9 in his 3 rehab games.

Kiner-Falefa, who will leadoff today and play shortstop, 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, who will bat second this afternoon as the DH, has been on the Red Sox injured list since May 15 with a sports hernia that eventually required surgery.

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 Had a 20-game on-base streak from July 5 - August 6 (ended on August 7 despite two line-drive outs). Is 6th in the league with 68 BB. Last 34 games since July 3 is batting .321 (35-for-109) 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 11 of his last 13 games (16-for-50, .320) with 5 2B, 10 RBI, 8 runs scored.

Nate Eaton Hit in 11 of his last 13 games (15-for-49, .306) with 4 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 12 RBI, 9 runs scored.

Romy Gonzalez Hit in 8 of his last 11 games (14-for-43, .326) 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 this week and next weekend 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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