Sturgeon, Tapia Lead PawSox to 3-2 Win
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Pawtucket Red Sox scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and slammed the door shut in the ninth to defeat the Louisville Bats, 3-2, on Tuesday night at Louisville Slugger Field. The PawSox (27-36) snapped a five-game losing skid by starting the three-game series and
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Pawtucket Red Sox scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and slammed the door shut in the ninth to defeat the Louisville Bats, 3-2, on Tuesday night at Louisville Slugger Field.
The PawSox (27-36) snapped a five-game losing skid by starting the three-game series and six-game road trip with a hard-earned victory over the Bats (25-39).
Former University of Louisville two-way star
Pawtucket reliever
PawSox starter
In the third game of his rehab assignment,
Louisville reliever
The PawSox play the middle game of their three-game series in Louisville on Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. PawSox right-hander
Following the weeklong road trip and an off day next week, the PawSox return to McCoy Stadium June 18-25 (Tuesday-Tuesday) for an eight-game homestand. On June 18, 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 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.