Sox and Dawgs

Portland Sea Dogs:

Two late runs helped secure a 4-2 win for the Sea Dogs over the Binghamton Mets.

Sea Dogs Push Past Mets 4-2 [PortlandSeaDogs.com]

Dogs get wild win, and a little payback [Portland Press Herald]

Portland Sea Dogs @ Binghamton Mets 7.26.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Salem Red Sox:

Salem’s rally fell short in a 4-3 loss to the Frederick Keys.

Schoop propels torrid Keys past slumping Red Sox [Roanoke Times]

Schoop Keys 4-3 Frederick Victory [OurSports Central]

Salem Red Sox @ Frederick Keys 7.26.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Greenville Drive:

Eight early runs was more than enough for the Drive in an 11-4 win over the Hagerstown Suns.

Drive Crush Suns 11-4 in Road Trip Finale [OurSports Central]

Greenville Drive @ Hagerstown Suns 7.26.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Lowell Spinners:

The Spinners were off on Tuesday night.

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Despite outhitting the GCL Rays 8-3, the GCL Red Sox fell 3-1.

GCL Red Sox @ GCL Rays 7.26.11 box score [MiLB.com]

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Destination Red Sox Nation – 7/25

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Quantifying the defense of Ryan Lavarnway [Projo Sox Blog]

Pawtucket Red Sox

Lars Anderson hit a two-run homer in the 9th that gave the PawSox a 7-6 win over the Buffalo Bison.

Lars Giveth and Lars Taketh Away [PawSox.com]

Anderson’s late HR wins it [Providence Journal]

Surging PawSox Sweep IL Weekly Awards [OurSports Central]

Pawtucket Red Sox @ Buffalo Bison 7.24.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Portland Sea Dogs:

The Sea Dogs held the New Hampshire Fisher Cats to just two hits in an 11-1 win.

Sea Dogs Finish Off Fisher Cats in Style, 11-1 [PortlandSeaDogs.com]

Dogs gang up on Cats in 11-1 win [Portland Press Herald]

Portland Sea Dogs @ New Hampshire Fisher Cats 7.24.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Salem Red Sox:

The Salem Red Sox were off on Sunday.

Greenville Drive:

Six late runs helped the Hagerstown Suns to a 7-2 win over the Drive.

Drive Bullpen Struggles Late as Suns Win 7-2 [OurSports Central]

Greenville Drive @ Hagerstown Suns 7.24.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Lowell Spinners:

The Auburn Doubledays got out to big lead early and the Spinners couldn’t rally back in an 8-4 loss.

Magic Doesn’t Strike Twice [LowellSpinners.com]

Natoli’s shining at short [Lowell Sun]

Tickets Available for ALL-STAR BRUNCH! [LowellSpinners.com]

Auburn Doubledays @ Lowell Spinners 7.24.11 box score [MiLB.com]

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The GCL Red Sox were off on Sunday.

Destination Red Sox Nation – 7/24

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Red Sox Minor League Prospect Lars Anderson Hones Hitting Stroke With PawSox [NESN.com]

Lavarnway making push for promotion to majors [Portland Press Herald]

Red Sox sign veteran knuckleballer Charlie Haeger [SoxProspects.com]

Pawtucket Red Sox

A three-run 6th helped the PawSox to a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Bison.

No Lavarnway, No Problem!!! [PawSox.com]

Iglesias, Duckworth key to win [Providence Journal]

Pawtucket Red Sox @ Buffalo Bison 7.23.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Portland Sea Dogs:

Will Middlebrooks hit a 2-run homer in the 8th to help the Sea Dogs to a 3-2 win over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.

Middlebrooks Blasts Sea Dogs to Victory [PortlandSeaDogs.com]

Maxwell gets revenge to put a game away for Sea Dogs [Portland Press Herald]

Sea Dogs Roster Move July 24 [OurSports Central]

Portland Sea Dogs @ New Hampshire Fisher Cats 7.23.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Salem Red Sox:

A four-run 6th inning helped the Lynchburg Hillcats to a 7-3 win over Salem.

Bullpen can’t hold as Salem Red Sox win streak ends [Roanoke Times]

Pimentel Improves, But Salem Falls 7-3 [OurSports Central]

Lynchburg Hillcats @ Salem Red Sox 7.23.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Greenville Drive:

Five runs in the 5th & 6th innings helped the Drive to an 8-4 win over the Hagerstown Suns.

Jacobs, Coyle Each Knock in 3 Runs in Drive’s 8-4 Win [OurSports Central]

Greenville Drive @ Hagerstown Suns 7.23.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Lowell Spinners:

Two runs in the 8th for the Spinners completed a 7-5 comeback win over the Auburn Doubledays.

Boss Caps Comeback with Home Run, 7-5 [LowellSpinners.com]

Down 5-0 in the sixth? No problem for Spinners [Lowell Sun]

Patience paid off for Travis Shaw, who’s been a big hit for Spinners [Lowell Sun]

Auburn Doubledays @ Lowell Spinners 7.23.11 box score [MiLB.com]

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The GCL Red Sox had no answers for the GCL Twins in a 6-1 loss.

GCL Twins @ GCL Red Sox 7.23.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Destination Red Sox Nation – 7/23

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SoxProspects: Past trades — where are they now? [ESPN Boston]

Pawtucket Red Sox

Ryan Lavarnway homered again in Pawtucket’s 4-2 win over the Buffalo Bison.

PawSox start Road Trip with a Win Over Buffalo [PawSox.com]

Lavarnway continues hot hitting in PawSox’ 4-2 win over Bisons [Providence Journal]

Video: Ryan Lavarnway Homers Again, Continues Torrid Pace at Triple-A Pawtucket [NESN.com]

Pawtucket Red Sox @ Buffalo Bison 7.22.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Portland Sea Dogs:

The Sea Dogs rally fell short in a 2-1 loss to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.

No More Magic for Sea Dogs [PortlandSeaDogs.com]

Fife shines, but Portland stumbles again [Portland Press Herald]

Portland Sea Dogs @ New Hampshire Fisher Cats 7.22.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Salem Red Sox:

Salem got six early runs and held on for a 6-4 win over the Lynchburg Hillcats.

Hissey returns to help Salem Red Sox win 3rd straight [Roanoke Times]

Lineup change benefits Gibson [Roanoke Times]

Salem Improves to 12-4 Vs. Lynchburg With 6-4 Victory [OurSports Central]

Lynchburg Hillcats @ Salem Red Sox 7.22.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Greenville Drive:

Despite being outhit 7-3, the Drive beat the Lakewood BlueClaws 3-2.

Coyle, Celestino Guide Drive Past BlueClaws, 3-2 [OurSports Central]

Greenville Drive @ Lakewood BlueClaws 7.22.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Lowell Spinners:

The Spinners split a doubleheader with the Vermont Lake Monsters. They lost the first game 5-2 while winning the second one 8-4.

Spinners Grind to a Halt in Game One Loss, 5-2 [LowellSpinners.com]

Offense awakens as Spinners earn split, 8-4 [LowellSpinners.com]

Lowell Spinners @ Vermont Lake Monsters 7.22.11 game 1 box score [MiLB.com]

Lowell Spinners @ Vermont Lake Monsters 7.22.11 game 2 box score [MiLB.com]

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The GCL Red Sox pounded out 14 hits in a 5-0 win over the GCL Twins.

GCL Red Sox @ GCL Twins 7.22.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Video: Red Sox Prospect Ryan Lavarnway Robbed of Game-Tying Home Run in Ninth Inning by Brandon Moss [NESN.com]

Destination Red Sox Nation – 7/22

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Counting the chips: How the industry views Sox prospects for trades [Alex Speier – WEEI.com]

No snags for catcher so far [Boston Globe]

Ryan Lavarnway swings big bat [Boston Herald]

PawSox’ Lavarnway tearing up Triple-A [CSNNE.com]

Life is fine on next rung of the ladder [Portland Press Herald]

A best-case scenario for Ryan Lavarnway [Projo Sox Blog]

Iglesias back, ready to resume progress [Projo Sox Blog]

Q&A with Travis Shaw [SoxProspects.com]

Pawtucket Red Sox

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs got three in the 8th and held on for a 5-4 win over the PawSox.

Old Friend Becomes Foe in Ninth [PawSox.com]

Iglesias eager to get back in swing of things [Providence Journal]

Lin learning to harness his rocket arm [Providence Journal]

Lehigh Valley IronPigs @ Pawtucket Red Sox 7.21.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Portland Sea Dogs:

A strong outing from Chris Balcom-Miller helped the Sea Dogs to a 6-2 win over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.

Sea Dogs Beat the Heat and the ‘Cats 6-2 [PortlandSeaDogs.com]

Portland gets grounders, and a win [Portland Press Herald]

Sea Dogs to Host Picnic in the Park on July 30th [OurSports Central]

Portland Sea Dogs @ New Hampshire Fisher Cats 7.21.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Salem Red Sox:

Salem pounded out 12 hits in a 7-1 win over the Lynchburg Hillcats.

Salem’s Wagner gets 3 hits and a call-up [Roanoke Times]

Salem Pounds 12 Hits in 7-1 Victory [OurSports Central]

Lynchburg Hillcats @ Salem Red Sox 7.21.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Greenville Drive:

The Lakewood BlueClaws got two in the 9th to walkoff with a 5-4 win over the Drive.

Drive Endure 5-4 Walk-Off Loss to BlueClaws [OurSports Central]

Greenville Drive @ Lakewood BlueClaws 7.21.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Lowell Spinners:

The Spinners got three runs in the 6th for a 3-2 win over the Vermont Lake Monsters in the first game of a doubleheader. The second game was postponed due to a power outage and will be made up tonight at 6:05 p.m. as part of a doubleheader.

Spinners Heat Up Late; Take Game 1, 3-2 [LowellSpinners.com]

Lowell Spinners @ Vermont Lake Monsters 7.21.11 game 1 box score [MiLB.com]

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Three GCL Red Sox pitchers combined on a one-hit shutout in their 3-0 win over the GCL Orioles.

GCL Red Sox @ GCL Orioles 7.21.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Destination Red Sox Nation – 7/21

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Why the Sox aren’t yet considering a call-up for Ryan Lavarnway [Full Count]

Impressive discipline and eye-popping results have put Ryan Lavarnway on big-league track [Providence Journal]

Pawtucket Red Sox

Che-Hsuan Lin’s walkoff single gave the PawSox a 2-1 win over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

Lin with the Win! PawSox Walk-off 2-1 [PawSox.com]

Lin delivers walk-off win [Providence Journal]

Ryan Lavarnway tearing up Triple-A [Providence Journal]

Lehigh Valley IronPigs @ Pawtucket Red Sox 7.20.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Portland Sea Dogs:

Mitch Dening’s walkoff home run gave the Sea Dogs a 9-8 win over the Binghamton Mets.

The Man From Down Under Lifts Portland to 10-9 Win [PortlandSeaDogs.com]

Walking off with a win [Portland Press Herald]

Binghamton Mets @ Portland Sea Dogs 7.20.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Salem Red Sox:

Four runs in the 5th helped Salem to a 5-3 win over the Frederick Keys.

No excuses this time for Salem Sox [Roanoke Times]

Salem Celebrates Conclusion of Seven-Game Losing Skid [OurSports Central]

Frederick Keys @ Salem Red Sox 7.20.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Greenville Drive:

The Lakewood BlueClaws used a five-run 8th to secure an 8-2 win over the Drive.

Drive Blasted by BlueClaws, 8-2, in Series Opener [OurSports Central]

Greenville Drive @ Lakewood BlueClaws 7.20.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Lowell Spinners:

The Spinners got the lead early and made it stand up in a 6-2 win over the Vermont Lake Monsters.

Pieces Falling into Place for Spinners [LowellSpinners.com]

Wilson warming up to a new role [Lowell Sun]

Vermont Lake Monsters @ Lowell Spinners 7.20.11 box score [MiLB.com]

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The GCL Orioles beat the GCL Red Sox 6-5 in 16 innings.

GCL Orioles @ GCL Red Sox 7.20.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Destination Red Sox Nation – 7/20

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Players of the Week, 7/11-7/17: David Chester & Keith Couch [SoxProspects.com]

Pawtucket Red Sox

Ryan Lavarnway hit yet another home run in Pawtucket’s 7-2 win over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

Lavarnway Continues to Dominate, PawSox Win 7-2 [PawSox.com]

Lavarnway leads the way again [Providence Journal]

Seamless Transition for Lavarnway [PawSox.com]

Lehigh Valley IronPigs @ Pawtucket Red Sox 7.19.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Portland Sea Dogs:

The Sea Dogs couldn’t get much going in a 7-2 loss to the Binghamton Mets.

Binghamton Evens Series with 7-2 Win [PortlandSeaDogs.com]

Mets show Sea Dogs they’re that much better [Portland Press Herald]

Binghamton Mets @ Portland Sea Dogs 7.19.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Salem Red Sox:

Salem got on the board first but that’s all they’d muster in a 7-1 loss to the Frederick Keys.

Another rough night from pitcher Drake Britton dooms Salem Red Sox [Roanoke Times]

Frederick Perpetuates Mastery of Salem [OurSports Central]

Frederick Keys @ Salem Red Sox 7.19.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Greenville Drive:

The Drive were off on Tuesday night.

Lowell Spinners:

A five-run 7th secured a 10-4 win for the Spinners over the Vermont Lake Monsters.

No Monkey Business for Spinners [LowellSpinners.com]

Cecchini starting to climb ladder [Lowell Sun]

Vermont Lake Monsters @ Lowell Spinners 7.19.11 box score [MiLB.com]

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The GCL Red Sox beat the GCL Rays 4-1.

GCL Rays @ GCL Red Sox 7.19.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Destination Red Sox Nation – 7/19

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The Book: Jeremy Hazelbaker [SoxProspects.com]

Pawtucket Red Sox

Ryan Lavarnway continued his home run tear in Pawtucket’s 4-1 win over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

Early Runs Enough for PawSox Win [PawSox.com]

Solid pitching, Lavarnway’s bat lead to victory [Providence Journal]

Lehigh Valley IronPigs @ Pawtucket Red Sox 7.18.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Portland Sea Dogs:

A five-run 7th inning helped the Sea Dogs to a 7-4 win over the Binghamton Mets.

Middlebrooks Powers Sea Dogs to a 7-4 Victory [PortlandSeaDogs.com]

One big inning [Portland Press Herald]

Travel Alert for Fans Attending Games on July 19th & 20th [PortlandSeaDogs.com]

Binghamton Mets @ Portland Sea Dogs 7.18.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Salem Red Sox:

It was yet another rough outing for Stolmy Pimentel in Salem’s 6-2 loss to the Frederick Keys.

Ruiz shines in new role, but Red Sox fall to Keys [Roanoke Times]

Bundy Ks Nine in CG Victory for Frederick [OurSports Central]

Frederick Keys @ Salem Red Sox 7.18.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Greenville Drive:

Despite hitting two home runs, the Drive fell to the Rome Braves 7-3.

Drive Homestand Ends with 7-3 Loss to Braves [OurSports Central]

Rome Braves @ Greenville Drive 7.18.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Lowell Spinners:

The Spinners offense exploded in an 11-5 win over the Brooklyn Cyclones.

Spinners Drop the Hammer on Cyclones [LowellSpinners.com]

Lowell Spinners @ Brooklyn Cyclones 7.18.11 box score [MiLB.com]

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The GCL Rays spanked the GCL Red Sox 12-2.

GCL Red Sox @ GCL Rays 7.18.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Destination Red Sox Nation – 7/18

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Jose Iglesias looking to rebound in second half [Full Count]

The Ladder: Eastern League All-Stars [SoxProspects.com]

2011 Annual Drive – Help Keep SoxProspects Free! [SoxProspects.com]

Pawtucket Red Sox

The PawSox got spanked by the Durham Bulls 13-3.

Bulls Score Final Nine Runs in Rout [PawSox.com]

Durham takes advantage of PawSox’ thin bullpen [Providence Journal]

Durham Bulls @ Pawtucket Red Sox 7.17.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Portland Sea Dogs:

The New Britain Rock Cats got two in the 9th for a 9-7 win over the Sea Dogs.

Rock Cats Outlast Sea Dogs 9-7 [PortlandSeaDogs.com]

Home runs that weren’t stop Sea Dogs [Portland Press Herald]

New Britain Rock Cats @ Portland Sea Dogs 7.17.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Salem Red Sox:

Salem’s rally fell short in a 5-3 loss to the Frederick Keys.

Frederick extends Salem woes [Roanoke Times]

Frederick Prevails 5-3, Salem’s Fifth Straight Setback [OurSports Central]

Frederick Keys @ Salem Red Sox 7.17.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Greenville Drive:

The Drive walked off with a 5-4 win over the Rome Braves on a wild pitch.

Drive Involved in Another One-Run Game, Win 5-4 [OurSports Central]

Rome Braves @ Greenville Drive 7.17.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Lowell Spinners:

The Brooklyn Cyclones scored the final four runs of the game in a 4-1 win over the Spinners.

Spinners Suffer Coney Island Blues, 4-1 [LowellSpinners.com]

Lowell Spinners @ Brooklyn Cyclones 7.17.11 box score [MiLB.com]

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The GCL Red Sox were off on Sunday.

Destination Red Sox Nation – 7/17

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Keeping an eye on pipeline from Salem to Portland [Portland Press Herald]

Pawtucket Red Sox

Three runs in the 9th secured an 11-8 win for the Durham Bulls over the PawSox.

PawSox Come Back, but Not Enough Against Bulls [PawSox.com]

PawSox fall to Bulls in McCoy slugfest [Providence Journal]

Crawford completes rehab, set to rejoin Boston on Monday [Providence Journal]

Durham Bulls @ Pawtucket Red Sox 7.16.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Portland Sea Dogs:

The New Britain Rock Cats got a run in the 9th to beat the Sea Dogs 5-4.

Rock Cats Nip Sea Dogs 5-4 [PortlandSeaDogs.com]

Dogs’ last chance fizzles [Portland Press Herald]

New Britain Rock Cats @ Portland Sea Dogs 7.16.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Salem Red Sox:

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans got two runs in the 13th to walkoff with an 8-6 win over Salem.

Blast in 13th gets Red Sox swept [Roanoke Times]

One Out from Victory in Ninth, Salem Falls 8-6 in 13 [OurSports Central]

Salem Red Sox @ Myrtle Beach Pelicans 7.16.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Greenville Drive:

The Rome Braves got two runs in the 8th to beat the Drive 3-2.

Drive Open Series with 3-2 Loss to Braves [OurSports Central]

Rome Braves @ Greenville Drive 7.16.11 box score [MiLB.com]

Lowell Spinners:

The Brooklyn Cyclones got a run in the 6th and held on for a 5-4 win over the Spinners.

Spinners Stuck in Neutral, 5-4 [LowellSpinners.com]

Cecchini looking better and better [Lowell Sun]

Lowell Spinners @ Brooklyn Cyclones 7.16.11 box score [MiLB.com]

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The GCL Red Sox split a doubleheader with the GCL Twins. They lost the first one 1-0 and won the second one 5-3.

GCL Red Sox @ GCL Twins 7.16.11 game 1 box score [MiLB.com]

GCL Twins @ GCL Red Sox 7.16.11 game 2 box score [MiLB.com]