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Brooke and Eric sat down with Salem Red Sox General Manager Allen Lawrence to get all their questions answered before the season begins.
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ROANOKE, Va. – After having the 2020 season canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, minor league baseball teams across Southwest Virginia are gearing up for what could be the busiest season yet. The Salem Red Sox are slated to play 60 games this season. The team has to follow directions from the governor’s office and major league baseball which is only allowing 25% capacity right now. The Red Sox host their home opener at the ballpark on May 11 against the Lynchburg Hillcats. Salem Red Sox 2021 Schedule (Copyright 2020 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.)
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The Salem Red Sox just announced their 2021 schedule after an entire year of no play due to COVID-19. The season will start on Tuesday, May 4 with the Red Sox traveling to play the Delmarva Shorebirds. The complete schedule can be found below:Salem Red Sox 2021 schedule (Salem Red Sox)“After the cancellation of last season, it is great to be able to announce a 2021 season schedule,” said General Manager Allen Lawrence. The Red Sox will only have six of the 11 teams during the 2021 season due to the reduced schedule and travel restrictions. The 2021 promotional schedule and game times will be announced soon.
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SALEM, Va. More than a dozen 13-and-under baseball teams that are part of the Virginia United States Specialty Sports Association have taken to Salem Memorial Ballpark for a tournament this weekend. With ongoing discussions about major and minor league baseballs return, Haley Toyota Field was available for use this weekend. Salem Red Sox general manager Allen Lawrence said they were happy to welcome the youngsters. While the Salem Red Sox dont make profit from ticket sales, they do benefit from concession sales which is pivotal during the clubs uncertainty for a 2020 season. We havent had a Red Sox game since last August so every little bit of revenue helps.
SALEM, Va. - You can now find the Salem Red Sox in your home! The new partnership between WSLS and the Salem Red Sox will allow Saturday games to be aired on TV. Allen Lawrence, the Red Sox interim general manager told us his positive view. "We love the thought of people turning on the broadcast at home or playing it at a bar like Buffalo Wild Wings or something like that," Lawrence told our crew. It's taking us to the next level and raising awareness for the Salem Red Sox," said Lawrence.
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