WSLS to broadcast Salem Red Sox games on MeTV

The Salem Red Sox announced Wednesday that they have reached an agreement with WSLS to broadcast their Saturday home games locally on MeTV. The Saturday broadcast schedule will consist of ten home games aired live at 6:05 p.m. with the exception of July 6, which will air at 3:05 p.m.

"This is an idea we have discussed for a few years and we're incredibly excited to see it come to fruition for this season," said Ryan Shelton, President and General Manager "We have great partner in WSLS and that's what it takes to pull something like this off, a great partner."

The Red Sox began streaming their games live on the MiLB.tv platform in 2017 when the new video board in right field was installed. The infrastructure that they built and the new technology that was installed two years ago allowed the club to take the first step of streaming games online. With two seasons of experience and a newly installed HD encoder, the Red Sox were ready to pursue a local broadcast partner.

2019 Broadcast Schedule

Date/Start Time                       Opponent                     Outlet(s)

Sat April 13^th 6:05pm              Frederick                      MeTV

Sat April 27^th 6:05pm              Myrtle Beach                MeTV

Sat May 25^th 6:05pm              Winston-Salem             MeTV

Sat June 15^th 6:05pm             Frederick                       MeTV

Sat June 29^th 6:05pm             Winston-Salem              MeTV

Sat July 6^th 3:05pm*             Down East                    WSLS 10, MeTV

Sat July 27^th 6:05pm              Myrtle Beach                  MeTV,

Sat August 3^rd 6:05pm            Lynchburg                     MeTV

Sat August 24^th 6:05pm          Myrtle Beach                 MeTV

Sat August 31^st 6:05pm          Carolina                         MeTV

"We are incredibly excited to launch this historic broadcast partnership with the Salem Red Sox," said Jaimie Leon, WSLS Vice President and General Manager. "The team is a vital part of the local community and we trust our viewers will appreciate being able to watch these games over the air for the first time."

The agreement between the Salem Red Sox and WSLS will span the 2019 and 2020 seasons.

MeTV Channels:

-WSLS Channel 10.3 (over the air)

-Comcast Channel 207

-Cox Communications Channel 111

-Citizens Channel 12

-Shentel Channel 164/166

-Dish Channel 247

The Salem Red Sox return to Haley Toyota Field for their home opener on Thursday, April 11.