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WooSox Game Information

Published on September 18, 2026 under International League (IL)
Worcester Red Sox News Release


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SEPTEMBER 18th DURHAM (38-33)/(66-80) at WORCESTER (39-31)/(75-66) 6:05 pm

Durham Bulls RHP Marcus Johnson (0-0, 5.40) vs. Worcester Red Sox LHP Michael Sansone (2-6, 6.55)

Tragic Number of 1 - The Worcester Red Sox hope to keep their faint playoff hopes alive for at least another night when they play game four of their season-ending 6-game series against the Durham Bulls (AAA-Tampa Bay) tonight at 6:05 pm at Polar Park. Worcester's Tragic Number is 1 to be eliminated from playoff consideration with three games remaining in the season. Any combination of one WooSox loss or one more win by either Rochester or Indianapolis, who are tied for 1st-place, would end Worcester's chance for the best 2nd half record and the International League playoff spot that comes with it. That said, the WooSox (75-66 overall) will finish with their sixth straight winning season (in six years of play at Polar Park) and are the only club in the 20-team International League to accomplish that feat. Tonight's Game 4 can be seen on NESN+ and heard on NASH 98.9 FM.

A Valiant Stretch Run - Last night the WooSox were held to just 2 hits tying their season-low and were blanked by a trio of pitchers in a 2-0 loss to the Bulls. That came after Worcester won the first two games of this series vs. Durham with late come-from-behind victories on Tuesday (2-1 in 10-innings) and Wednesday (8-5). The WooSox have won 3 of 4, 5 of 8, and are 10-5 since August 30.

Three, Two, One - The series (and season) will conclude over the weekend with games tonight at 6:05 pm, Saturday at 4:05 pm, and Sunday at 1:05 pm. All of these games take place during what again is being affectionately called "Fan Appreciation Week/Weekend" in a tribute to all of WooSox Nation for another memorable season in year six of Polar Park.

Warm & Hot Sox -

Franklin Arias Had his 8-game hitting streak snapped on Friday. Now hit in 11 of his last 13 games (21-for-56, .375) with 4 2B, 1 HR, 10 RBI, 12 runs scored. Has struck out just 5 times in his last 18 games (81 plate appearances) Also had a 7-game hitting streak from August 19-28 but went 0-for-1 as a late replacement on August 29. So he has hit safely in 18 of his last 21 games (29-for-80, .363) with 8 2B & 13 RBI. And last 38 games is batting .340 (51-for-150) with 11 2B, 5 HR, 33 RBI, 26 runs scored. Has 24 HR total on the season (19 with Portland & 5 w/ Worcester) and 86 RBI (52 with Portland & 32 w/ Worcester) in 115 games.

Kristian Campbell Placed on the 7-day injured list on September 10 with a left foot contusion. Hit in 6 of his last 9 games (12-for-32, .375) with 2 2B, 3 HR, 11 RBI, 6 runs. Had a 20-game on-base streak from July 5 - August 6 (ended on August 7 despite two line-drive outs). Last 43 games since July 3 is batting .327 (47-for-144) with 30 walks. Is 8th in the league with 73 BB and 8th in OBP (.383).

Vinny Capra Had his 14-game hitting streak - longest on WooSox this season - end on August 12 (he did walk in the game). Last 38 games is batting .295 (39-for-132) with 4 2B, 5 HR, 14 RBI, 29 runs scored. Is 4th in league with 83 runs scored.

Romy Gonzalez Went 0-for-1 with a walk before being removed from the game on September 8 (elbow) ending his 8-game hitting streak. Returned to lineup on Tuesday and overall has hit in 10 of his last 12 games (18-for-43, .419) with 4 2B, 2 HR, 12 RBI, and 7 runs scored. Also hit in 18 of his last 23 games (32-for-86, .372) with 6 2B, 3 HR, 21 RBI and 13 runs scored.

Mikey Romero Went 0-for-4 on Tuesday ending his 9-game hitting streak. Now hit in 9 of his last 11 games (17-for-47, .362) with 4 2B, 4 RBI, and 8 runs scored.

Braiden Ward Leads all of Triple-A Baseball with 60 SB setting a new WooSox club-record (and the "modern day" Red Sox organization Triple-A record - since 1973) for stolen bases in a season that was held by David Hamilton with 57 in 2023. Ward has been hit by pitch 30 times to lead Minor League Baseball. Those 30 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. Ward also is tied for 9th in the International League with 77 runs scored.

Hobie Harris Last 17 relief appearances is 4-0 with 3 SV and a 1.19 ERA - 22.2 IP, 13 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 14 BB, 25 SO.

John Holobetz In 2 starts and 1 relief appearance in September is 1-0 with a 0.57 ERA (1 ER in 15.2 IP) with 19 SO.

Sam McWilliams Last 10 relief appearances is 1-1 with 2 SV and a 1.46 ERA - 12.1 IP, 9 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 15 SO.

Jedixson Paez Since returning to Worcester on September 4 after making his Boston Red Sox debut on September 1 has made 2 starts for the WooSox - 9.1 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 SO.

Noah Song Last 13 relief appearances has a 2.54 ERA - 28.1 IP, 17 H, 9 R, 8 ER, 10 BB, 36 SO.

Blake Wehunt Last 5 starts is 2-0 with a 3.04 ERA giving up 9 ER in 26.2 IP with 21 SO.

Gage Ziehl In 3 starts in September is 1-0 with a 3.12 ERA allowing 6 ER in 17.1 IP.

WooSox Promotions during their final homestand at Polar Park this weekend vs. the Durham Bulls

WooSox Fan Appreciation Week/Weekend at Polar Park

Tonight, 6:05 pm UniBank Fireworks featuring "Love is All You Need" music; Pride in the Park Night, presented by George's Coney Island.

Saturday, 4:05 pm The final Larry Lucchino Writer's Series in the Polar Park DCU Club will take place from 12:30 - 2:00 pm featuring a review of the "Music of Baseball" with WooSox president, Dr. Charles Steinberg; Childhood Cancer Awareness Day, presented by UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center; Bark in the Park, presented by Veterinary Urgent Care Center Worcester; Wachusett Town Takeover (Princeton, Rutland, Sterling, Paxton, and Holden); Sunset Catch on the Field (post-game).

Sunday, 1:05 pm WooSox Team Poster Giveaway for the first 5,000 fans, presented by TruNorth Bank; Team Autograph Day on the field from 11:00 - 11:45 am; Worcester Railers Day with autographs from players in the Sherwood's Diner during the game; Players give select fans their Shirts Off Their Backs after the game; Kids Run the Bases post-game; and Endless Summer Sunset Catch on the field post-game (both weather permitting).

WooSox Tickets Tickets for all WooSox games during the final homestand 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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