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Rafaela, Kavadas barreling toward Boston

Free-swingers, big thumpers loom large among Red Sox All-Stars
@Gerard_Gilberto
November 30, 2022

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2022 Organization All-Stars series are the Boston Red Sox.

Wacha, 'pen combine on Worcester's first no-no

Rehabbing righty, Politi, Shugart deliver feat vs. first-place Bulls
@JoeTrezz
August 5, 2022

Michael Wacha has come close to experiencing a no-hitter several times in the Majors, but had never seen one come to fruition until Thursday night at Triple-A Worcester. What began as a rehab start for the Red Sox righty ended in historic fashion for the WooSox, who achieved their first

Blue Rocks walk-off Red Sox 3-2

Politi stays untouchable against Blue Rocks
September 7, 2019

WILMINGTON, Delaware (September 6, 2019) - The Wilmington Blue Rocks walked-off 3-2 against the Salem Red Sox in Game Three of the Carolina League North Division Championship Friday night at Frawley Stadium.How it Happened * Salem cracked Bubic in the fourth. Ryan Fitzgerald singled and scored on a double by

Sox walk-off Pelicans 3-2 for sweep

Politi tosses second-straight no-hit start
August 27, 2019

SALEM, Virginia (August 25, 2019) - The Salem Red Sox completed its second sweep of the season over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans with a 3-2 walk-off win Sunday afternoon at Haley Toyota Field.How it Happened Tanner Nishioka singled and Grant Williams doubled before a single from Garrett Benge gave the

Andrew "AJ" Politi named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week

August 26, 2019

SALEM, Virginia (August 26, 2019) - The Carolina League has announced the Players of the Week for August 18th-24th. Right handed pitcher Andrew "AJ" Politi left no doubt for the Pitcher of the Week title after two no-hit starts.Politi has stepped into a starting role mid-season for Corey Wimberly's club after

Hicklen, Politi rewarded for MiLB-leading weeks

Hicklen's home runs, Politi's hitless frames earn weekly awards
August 26, 2019

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (August 26, 2019) - Wilmington's Brewer Hicklen led Minor League Baseball with five home runs en route to the Carolina League's Player of the Week award, while Salem's Andrew Politi was the only Minor Leaguer to throw nine innings without allowing a hit to collect the Pitcher of

Red Sox and Blue Rocks split doubleheader

Williams boosts Salem to 3-1 win
August 21, 2019

WILMINGTON, Delaware (August 21, 2019) - Grant Williams drove a two-run double in the final inning to boost the Salem Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Wilmington Blue Rocks after falling 11-2 in the first game Wednesday night at Frawley Stadium.GAME ONEHow it Happened * Wilmington jumped to

BeerMongers douse Hillcats 4-2

Curcio, Nishioka knock multi-hit night
August 9, 2019

SALEM, Virginia (August 8, 2019) -The Salem BeerMongers doused the Lynchburg Hillcats 4-2 Thursday night at Haley Toyota Field.How it Happened * Lynchburg snagged a 1-0 lead in the third inning on an error.* Devlin Granberg drew a two-out walk in the bottom of the frame. Pedro Castellanos doubled to

Red Sox hurlers shine in twin bill split

Wilmington walks-off 2-1, Salem squeaks by 1-0
July 12, 2019

WILMINGTON, Delaware (July 12, 2019) - Salem settled into a pitchers' duel with Wilmington through Friday's twin bill at Frawley Stadium, splitting the day, 1-2, 1-0 to take the series.GAME ONEHow it Happened * Jhonathan Diaz and Kris Bubic clashed in a southpaw battle, both starters held scoreless and pushed

Salem rallies to sweep Fayetteville

Ward, Politi strike out 14 in 2-1 win
July 3, 2019

Fayetteville, North Carolina (July 3, 2019) - Thaddeus Ward struck out 10 Woodpeckers in a brilliant performance but it took a late rally from Salem to overcome Fayetteville for a 2-1 win and series sweep.How it Happened * Fayetteville and Salem held even until the fourth inning when a solo