Game 1: Worcester Red Sox 6, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 5 (BOX)
Worcester played two seven-inning games against the RailRiders (NYY) on Sunday. In Game One, the Woo Sox fell behind early, 3-0. Kyle Harrison got the “start” but went one inning, allowing a run, presumably pitching a side day in case he’s needed in Boston on Wednesday. David Sandlin threw the next two innings, allowing two runs, which included a home run and three walks. Sandlin has not handled the switch to the bullpen well and now has an 8.79 ERA in 14 1/3 innings (11 appearances) in that role, which he switched to on August 5th. Prior to that date, between AA and AAA, Sandlin had a 3.50 ERA in 87 1/3 innings.
Fortunately, the Woo Sox clawed back thanks to a multi-home run game from Nathan Hickey (15, 16). Mikey Romero had a two-hit effort as well, including an RBI single, and the game went to extras at 4-4. Catcher Seby Zavala walked it off in the extra inning (8th inning). Hobie Harris picked up the win in a 6-5 final.
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Game 2: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 5, Worcester Red Sox 0 (BOX)
Not many notable moments for the Woo Sox in Game Two. Isaac Coffey allowed six hits and four earned runs over two innings and was tagged with the loss. The bats managed just four hits, two from Kristian Campbell and two from Abraham Toro. Campbell was playing right field after playing first base in the first game. Jacob Webb threw two shutout innings, and Alex Hoppe one in relief.
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Erie SeaWolves 5, Portland Sea Dogs 0 (BOX)
A scoreless game through six innings changed quickly for Portland, as the bullpen couldn’t match the excellent outing from starter John Holobetz. Holobetz allowed just two hits and no runs over six innings against the SeaWolves (DET). Holobetz was the player to be named later who completed the Quinn Priester trade with Milwaukee, and he has thrived at multiple levels this year. At Portland, he now has a 2.56 ERA in five starts.
Luis Guerrero continues his rehab and has struggled with control since arriving in Portland. He walked two batters, allowed two runs, and got the loss after walking three in his previous outing. Noah Song fared poorly as well, allowing eight hits in 2 1/3 innings.
Portland’s bats finished the day with five hits, all singles. A tough day all around in their home finale.
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Game 1: Winston-Salem Dash 13, Greenville Drive 2 (BOX)
Greenville’s slim playoff chances came to a halt early in the opener against the Dash (CWS). Starter Michael Sansone allowed seven runs and ten baserunners in four innings, to take the loss. The Dash scored 13 runs in the six innings that they needed to hit, in the seven-inning affair. At the plate, the Drive got RBIs from Justin Gonzalez (single) and Freili Encarnacion (ground out) to account for their two runs.
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Game 2: Greenville Drive 9, Winston-Salem Dash 1 (BOX)
Things went much better in Game Two as the Drive won their season finale, going away. Shortstop Maximus Martin’s three-run double in the top of the sixth broke the game open, his second hit of the day. First baseman Juan Montero also had two hits and knocked in two runs.
Starter Manuel Medina did not allow a run in three innings, and Jay Allmer followed to get the win in two innings of work.
Greenville finishes the season at an even 66-66.
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Salem Red Sox 3, Fayetteville Woodpeckers 2 (BOX)
Salem ended the season on a high note with a victory over the Woodpeckers (HOU). Jose Bello drew the start and pitched very well, allowing an unearned run over five innings and striking out four. He got a no-decision and finishes the year with a 3.09 ERA. Griffin Kilander followed with 3 2/3 innings and five strikeouts to get his sixth win of the season. Eybersson Polanco retired one batter to get his fifth save.
At the plate, first baseman Frederik Jimenez clocked two solo home runs (6, 7). Shortstop Starlyn Nunez had two hits with an RBI.
Salem finishes the season at 56-74.
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