Red Sox edge division leading Blue Rocks 5-3

Salem closes out 3-game home stand with win

SALEM, Va. – On a night that featured wrestling Hall of Fame legend Ted DiBiase throwing out the first pitch, the Salem Red Sox were able to get a 5-3 win to close out a short three game home stand with Wilmington. 

The Blue Rocks started off early, plating three runs in the opening inning. But Salem strung together a total of 14 hits which led to runs in the third, fifth and seventh innings. 

With the win, Salem claimed a series win against the top team in the Carolina League's Northern Division.