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Q&A with Brandon Workman [SoxProspects.com]
Pawtucket Red Sox
A four-run sixth helped the PawSox to an 8-3 win over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
Lavarnway, Reddick 2 HR Each; 8-3 Win [PawSox.com]
PawSox Journal: Pawtucket plays long ball in 8-3 win over IronPigs [Providence Journal]
So far, Lavarnway has been a quick study [Providence Journal]
Lehigh Valley IronPigs @ Pawtucket Red Sox 6.17.11 box score [MiLB.com]
International League standings
A run in the 6th was the difference for the Sea Dogs in a 4-3 win over the Akron Aeros.
Sea Dogs’ bullpen comes through in a needed win [Portland Press Herald]
Garrison, Maxwell Clamp Down Late [OurSports Central]
Portland Sea Dogs @ Akron Aeros 6.17.11 box score [MiLB.com]
Salem Red Sox:
The game between Salem and the Potomac Nationals was rained out on Friday night. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader today at 5:30 p.m.
Red Sox Report: Will Latimer happy to fill in for teammate [Roanoke Times]
The Drive picked up a 5-0 shutout win over the Savannah Sand Gnats on Friday night.
Celestino, Pair of Relievers Combine on 5-0 Shutout [OurSports Central]
Savannah Sand Gnats @ Greenville Drive 6.17.11 box score [MiLB.com]
South Atlantic League standings
Lowell Spinners:
The Spinners fell to the Connecticut Tigers 7-2 in their season opener.
Spinners Stumble Out of the Gate [LowellSpinners.com]
Nerves greet Spinners in opening loss [Lowell Sun]
Connecticut Tigers @ Lowell Spinners 6.17.11 box score [MiLB.com]
Gulf Coast League Red Sox
The GCL Red Sox will begin their season on June 20th on the road against the GCL Rays.