PawSox Split Doubleheader With Indians
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The Pawtucket Red Sox (30-38) won their second-straight series after splitting their doubleheader with the Indianapolis Indians (36-31) Sunday afternoon at Victory Field, falling in game one 5-3 and then taking game two 8-0 to end the road trip with a 4-2 record.For the second-straight game, Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The Pawtucket Red Sox (30-38) won their second-straight series after splitting their doubleheader with the Indianapolis Indians (36-31) Sunday afternoon at Victory Field, falling in game one 5-3 and then taking game two 8-0 to end the road trip with a 4-2 record.
For the second-straight game, Indianapolis scored in the first inning. After a lead-off double by
Pawtucket tied the game in the third on
The Indians added singular runs in the third and fourth innings to regain the lead. They added a pair in the fifth, one coming on
Right-hander
Southpaw
In game two,
The PawSox grabbed an early lead in the second inning thanks to
Pawtucket broke it open in the seventh, scoring five times to make it 8-0.
After his option from Boston,
The PawSox will enjoy an off-day tomorrow before opening up an eight-game homestand on Tuesday, starting with a three-game series against the Durham Bulls at 7:05 p.m.
Radio coverage on WHJJ (920 AM and 104.7 FM) and throughout the PawSox Radio Network begins with the pre-game show at 6:35 p.m.
On June 18 (Tuesday), the PawSox will again change their name to Los Osos Polares de Pawtucket in the second year as part of MiLB's program that engages local Hispanic communities. On June 20 (Thursday), the PawSox will play for a second straight year as the Pawtucket Hot Wieners. On June 21 (Friday), fans can receive Jason Varitek replica jerseys. In addition, Roger Clemens will be inducted into the PawSox Hall of Fame. On June 22 (Saturday), fans will be treated to Post-Game Fireworks set to a Beatles theme. Before that game, PawSox manager Billy McMillon and former team general manager Lou Schwechheimer will be inducted into the International League Hall of Fame in special pre-game ceremonies. June 23 (Sunday) is a Sunday Funday with a pre-game catch on the field and post-game run the bases.
Good tickets are available, and fans can visit the McCoy Stadium box office, which is open Monday-Friday from 9 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.