Red Sox Minor League Report: Franklin Arias Extends Multi-Hit Streak to Four Games in Portland’s Blowout Win

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Triple-A Worcester Red Sox

Season Record: 36-37

Worcester failed to hold an early 4-1 lead, losing 5-4 to the Mud Hens (Detroit Tigers).

Worcester came out swinging, scoring four runs in the first three innings. Matt Thaiss had a strong night, going 1-for-3 with an RBI single in the first and scoring twice. Allan Castro was the big bat, driving in two with a double in the first, and added another RBI in the third with an RBI groundout. Braiden Ward set the table with a 2-for-3 effort with two stolen bases and a run scored. After three innings, the WooSox led 4-1.

Then it unraveled. Starter Raymond Burgos was solid for stretches (five strikeouts in four innings) but got tagged for four runs (one unearned), though the defense hurt him, as a throwing error by Romy Gonzalez let two runs score to tie it 4-4 in the fourth. Toledo’s solo homer in the fifth put them ahead for good, 5-4, and the WooSox bats went cold the rest of the way. 

Tyler Samaniego took the loss, giving up the solo shot. The bullpen pitched well overall; Eduardo Rivera and Tyler Uberstine combined for three shutout innings and six strikeouts, but Worcester couldn't push another run across.

Standout Performances: 

• Braiden Ward: 2-for-3, R, BB, 2 SB
• Allan Castro: 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI
• Tyler Uberstine: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 4 K

Double-A Portland Sea Dogs

Season Record: 36-34

The Sea Dogs broke a scoreless game wide open, giving the Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies) no chance to come back in their 10-4 victory.

It was scoreless through three innings, but the fourth inning did the damage. Marvin Alcantara started it with an RBI single, Matt Fraizer cleared the bases with a two-run double, Franklin Arias added another run with an RBI single, and Nate Baez capped it with an RBI double, five runs before Hartford could respond. The Yard Goats mustered four runs throughout the game, but Portland kept it coming: a two-run fifth (Caden Rose two-run single), one in the sixth (Alcantara RBI single), and two more in the seventh (Jack Winnay bases-loaded walk and Brooks Brannon scored on an error) to keep the lead comfortable.

Just like he has been all season in Portland, Franklin Arias is on an impressive run once again. In his last three games, he’s collected three knocks in each of them. Now he tallied two hits, keeping his multi-hit streak alive, extending it to four games while batting .550 in that span.

Hartford's runs came in pairs in the fifth and seventh, two runners came in on singles in the fifth, and a two-run single in the seventh closed the scoring.

On the mound, Hayden Mullins started for Portland, finishing his outing after 4 ⅔ innings, giving up two runs and punching out six batters. Michael Sansone got the win in relief, finishing the rest of the game with a 4 ⅔ outing while giving up two runs. The two combined for 10 strikeouts.

Standout Performances:

• Matt Fraizer: 3-for-4, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB
• Franklin Arias: 2-for-5, 2B, RBI, BB
• Marvin Alcantara: 2-for-5, R, 2 RBI
• Jack Winnay: 2-for-4, 2B, 3 R, RBI, 2 BB

High-A Greenville Drive

Season Record: 30-38

A dominant pitching performance and elite plate discipline were the keys to Greenville’s 5-0 victory.

Dylan Brown was the story on the mound: The 21-year-old threw seven scoreless innings, allowed two hits with no walks and 11 punchouts to pick up the win. P.J. Labriola slammed the door with two great innings, striking out three with one hit allowed, capping a combined three-hit shutout with 14 strikeouts and zero walks allowed.

At the plate, Luke Heyman did the heavy lifting with three RBIs, a sacrifice fly in the first, plus a two-run homer (his 5th of the season) in the third, giving the Drive a 3-0 lead. Greenville managed just five hits as a team, but they drew an astonishing 12 walks, turning Asheville's wildness into runs. Gerardo Rodriguez delivered the two-run single in the seventh to make it 5-0. 

Antonio Anderson had the lone multi-hit night (2-for-3, double), and leadoff man Enddy Azocar reached base three times (three walks) and scored twice. Justin Gonzales, Yoeilin Cespedes, and Heyman drew two walks each.

Standout Performances: 

• Dylan Brown: 7 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 11 K
• Luke Heyman: 1-for-1, HR, R, 3 RBI, 2 BB
• Yoeilin Cespedes: 1-for-2, 2 R, 2 BB, SB
• Antonio Anderson: 2-for-3, 2B, BB
• Gerardo Rodriguez: 1-for-4, 2 RBI

Low-A Salem RidgeYaks

Season Record: 27-43

After going on top early, Salem held on just enough in their tight 5-4 victory over the Pelicans (Chicago Cubs). 

The power came early for the Yaks. Adonys Guzman got it started with a two-run bomb in the first (and added a double for a 2-for-3, two-RBI day), and Andruw Musett launched a solo shot in the second to make it 3-0. 

Myrtle Beach clawed back with a two-run triple in the third, making it a one-run game, 3-2. Kleyver Salazar capped the scoring with a two-run double in the third, bringing in Andrews Opata and Skylar King, extending Salem’s lead to 5-2. King chipped in with two hits, including a double, as the leadoff man. All five runs came off the Pelicans starter.

On the mound, Leighton Finley was excellent in the win, tossing five innings, allowing two runs, and striking out 10 batters. Griffin Kilander bridged the gap for a hold, giving up two runs (one unearned due to an error) through 1 ⅔ innings, while Wuilliams Rodriguez closed it out with 2 ⅓ scoreless innings for his third save.

Myrtle Beach made it interesting late, scoring a run in the sixth and seventh to make it a 5-4 game, while also getting the tying run aboard in the ninth, but Rodriguez slammed the door.

Standout Performances: 

• Leighton Finley: 5 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 10 K
• Adonys Guzman: 2-for-3, HR, 2B, R, 2 RBI
• Kleyver Salazar: 2-for-3, 2B, R, 2 RBI, BB

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