PawSox Drop Finale, Split Series with RailRiders
PAWTUCKET, R.I. - The Pawtucket Red Sox received a pair of effective outings out of the bullpen, but the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders generated enough early offense in a 3-1 win over the PawSox on Thursday afternoon at McCoy Stadium.As they did in each of the four games in the series, the
PAWTUCKET, R.I. - The Pawtucket Red Sox received a pair of effective outings out of the bullpen, but the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders generated enough early offense in a 3-1 win over the PawSox on Thursday afternoon at McCoy Stadium.
As they did in each of the four games in the series, the RailRiders (21-24) scored first and built an early advantage, leading 2-0 after three frames. Pawtucket (19-24) grabbed a run in the bottom of the seventh and threatened even more damage, but Scranton/Wilkes-Barre hung on to split the four-game series.
Less than 14 hours after the end of last night's game, Red Sox second baseman
"He said he felt really good," Pawtucket manager Kevin Boles said. "We'll see what the next step is, let Boston handle that.
"Defensively, he's looked really good here. He's done a nice job. He got tested a couple times these last couple days. The big test was a few days ago in Rochester. He was tested quite a bit. He's moving around pretty good on defense."
Pawtucket starter
In Haley's nine starts this season, the PawSox have scored 15 runs.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre starter
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre scored early once again, as leadoff man and shortstop
In the third, the RailRiders placed runners at second and third with nobody out, and center fielder
Then in the sixth, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre stretched the lead to 3-0 on a two-out RBI bloop single from second baseman
Pawtucket loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning, and third baseman
Following the four-game series with the RailRiders, the PawSox remain home and crack open a five-game series with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Philadelphia Phillies) on Friday at 7:05 pm. Pawtucket right-hander
The nine-game, eight-day homestand runs through Monday (May 28). Good seats are available, and fans can visit the McCoy Stadium box office, which is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m., and during all home games. Fans can also call (401) 724-7300 or log on to PawSox.com for tickets.