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Pawtucket Red Sox
The Rochester Red Wings roughed up Kyle Weiland on their way to a 7-2 win over the PawSox.
Weiland rocked in his Pawtucket debut [Providence Journal]
PawSox Journal: Bullpen to get some help [Providence Journal]
Red Wings dump PawSox, 7-2 [PawSox.com]
Rochester Red Wings @ Pawtucket Red Sox 4.8.11 box score [MiLB.com]
International League standings
Portland’s 9th inning rally fell short in a 7-5 loss to the Reading Phillies.
Sluggish start leaves ’em cold [Portland Press Herald]
Hassan 3-4 with Two RBI’s in Loss [OurSports Central]
Reading Phillies @ Portland Sea Dogs 4.8.11 box score [MiLB.com]
Salem Red Sox:
The season opener between Salem and the Frederick Keys was rained out. The two teams will play a doubleheader today beginning at 5 p.m.
Rain Postpones Salem Sox Opener [OurSports Central]
The Augusta Greenjackets scored five runs in the 9th to take a 6-1 win over the Drive.
Drive stop short against GreenJackets [Greenville News]
GreenJackets Avenge Opening Day Loss, Defeat Drive 6-2 [OurSports Central]
Augusta Greenjackets @ Greenville Drive 4.8.11 box score [MiLB.com]
South Atlantic League standings
Lowell Spinners:
The Lowell Spinners will begin their season on June 17th at home against the Connecticut Tigers.
Gulf Coast League Red Sox
The GCL Red Sox will begin their season on June 20th on the road against the GCL Rays.