WooSox Game Information
Published on August 30, 2026 under International League (IL)
Worcester Red Sox News Release
Today's game is live on NESN+ and will end Worcester's penultimate homestand of the season.
The WooSox will be on the road for 12 games from September 1-13 before returning home from September 15-20 for a 6-game series vs. Durham to end the regular season.
AUGUST 30th SCRANTON/WILKES-BARRE (31-22)/(68-59) at WORCESTER (29-26)/(65-61) 1:05 pm
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders LHP Kyle Carr (0-1, 4.30) vs. Worcester Red Sox RHP John Brebbia (1-0, 3.72)
Sunday Series Finale - The Worcester Red Sox and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders play the finale of their 6-game set this afternoon at 1:05 pm at Polar Park with the WooSox needing a win to earn a split of the series. The Red Sox and Yankee Triple-A affiliates have been playing at Polar Park since Tuesday with the RailRiders (off back-to-back victories) now ahead, 3 games to 2. Meanwhile, 167 miles to the southwest at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY, the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees will play the finale of their important 4-game series this afternoon at 1:35 pm (live on NESN). Today's game at Polar Park concludes Worcester's penultimate homestand of the year and is live on NESN+ and on NASH 98.9 FM.
Reverse Course - Worcester is only 3-games over .500 in the 2nd half (29-26) for the first time since July 4th when they were 4-7 to begin the 2nd half. They peaked at 11-games above .500 in the 2nd half twice - the latest on August 13 at 26-15. As far as their overall record, the WooSox are only 4-games above for the season (65-61) and that's their lowest level since July 28 when they were 51-47. Worcester's high for the season was 12-games over .500 twice - the latest on August 13 at 62-50.
The Loooong Road Ahead - During their customary Monday off-day to end the month of August tomorrow, the WooSox will actually get on the road to Buffalo, NY in advance of opening a two-city, 12-game roadtrip to begin the month of September. The Sox will be in Buffalo for 6-games vs. the Bisons from September 1-6 and then head to Allentown, PA for a 6-game series against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs from September 8-13 to conclude their road schedule.
Follow the Records - On the year, Worcester is 36-30 at home compared to 29-31 on the road. The WooSox are bidding for their 6th winning season in this their 6th year in Worcester.
Rehab Central - Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony is 4-for-14 with 2 walks, 2 singles, 1 double, 1 homer & 4 RBI while playing four games in leftfield (this past Tuesday - Thursday and again on Saturday). Boston Red Sox INF Trevor Story is 6-for-35 in 10 rehab games with 1 2B, 3 RBI and 2 runs scored since August 16 while fellow rehabbing Red Sox INF Isiah Kiner- Falefa is 6-for-26 in his 8 rehab games with 1 2B, 6 walks, 1 RBI, and 4 runs scored since August 19.
Warm & Hot Sox -
Franklin Arias Went 0-for-1 entering the game late on Saturday to end his 7-game hitting streak. Now hit in 7 of his last 8 games (8-for-24, .333) with 4 2B & 4 RBI. Had a 9-game hitting streak from July 28 - August 7 that ended on August 9 (0-for-5). Hit in 20 of his last 25 games (30-for-94, .319) with 7 2B, 4 HR, 23 RBI, 14 runs scored. Has 23 HR total on the season (19 with Portland & 4 w/ Worcester) and 76 RBI (52 with Portland & 24 w/ Worcester) in 102 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 tied for 8th in the league with 68 BB. Last 37 games since July 3 is batting .301 (37-for-123) with 25 walks.
Vinny Capra Is 6th in league with 74 runs scored. 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 18 of his last 26 games (27-for-84, .321) with 4 2B, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 20 runs scored.
Allan Castro Hit in 12 of his last 16 games (18-for-58, .310) with 5 2B, 10 RBI, 8 runs scored.
Romy Gonzalez Hit in 11 of his last 14 games (17-for-53, .321) with 2 2B, 1 HR, 9 RBI and 6 runs scored.
Braiden Ward Leads the league with 54 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 12 games (all in relief) - 17.2 IP, 9 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 6 BB, 27 SO.
Raymond Burgos In his last 5 games (4 starts) is 2-0 - 20.2 IP, 16 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 7 BB 16 SO.
Hobie Harris Last 12 relief appearances is 2-0 with 2 SV -16.1 IP, 10 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 6 BB, 21 SO.
Noah Song Last 8 relief appearances has allowed 5 ER in 20.2 IP - 20.2 IP, 13 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 7 BB, 27 SO.
WooSox Promotions today vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Polar Park
Today, 1:05 pm Bluey & Bingo at Polar Park; Kids (of all ages) Run the Bases post-game
WooSox Tickets Tickets for all WooSox games - including the remaining WooSox homestand from September 15-20 during Fan Appreciation Week/Weekend - are on sale at woosox.com, by calling 508-500-8888, or at the Polar Park Ticket Office.
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