Red Sox minor league teams struggle as Trevor Story rehabs

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Red Sox minor league teams struggle as Trevor Story rehabs
Summary

On August 16, Red Sox minor league teams faced significant losses, with Worcester losing 6-9 to Buffalo and Portland falling 6-8 to Binghamton. Pitching struggles were notable, particularly for Worcester's John Holobetz, who allowed six runs in just eight outs. Trevor Story made his first game appearance since May, going 1-for-2 with a double in Worcester's loss. Meanwhile, Greenville lost a high-scoring 12-inning game against Spartanburg, with 50 at-bats featuring runners in scoring position, highlighting the team’s offensive effort despite the defeat.

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  • Worcester loses 6-9 to Buffalo; Holobetz gives up six runs.
  • Portland falls 6-8 against Binghamton in a bullpen game.
  • Greenville loses 12-15 to Spartanburg in 12 innings.
  • Trevor Story returns, hitting 1-for-2 with a double.
  • Minor league teams struggle with pitching and offensive consistency.
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Worcester: L, 6-9 (BOX SCORE) One thing you may notice reading Sunday’s Minor Lines is that offense was aplenty, but the pitching was pretty lackluster. In most cases, it’s not much of a cause for concern. But in the WooSox’s loss to Buffalo (Blue Jays AAA) in the series finale, it may have altered a […]

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