Smyth County Sheriff Deputy, Hunter Reedy's oldest son threw out the ceremonial first pitch

Salem tied the game in the bottom of the eighth before winning it on a walk-off balk in Tuesday night's series opener.

Different groups, including the Salem Red Sox, are rallying alongside the family of a fallen Smyth County deputy and another deputy injured while conducting a traffic stop.

Lauren Worley was in a fight for her life six months ago after a head-on collision.

Red Sox drop four runs in the 4th and 6th innings to secure the win.

In Appalachian League action, the Pulaski River Turtles earned an 8-4 road win.

The Red Sox claimed their first home series of the season.

Salem plated six runs in the second inning, leading to a big win Thursday night.

"Our goal has been the goal since day one—it's a development season for us."

Brooke and Eric sat down with Salem Red Sox General Manager Allen Lawrence to get all their questions answered before the season begins.

WATCH: Red Sox get the 5-4 win over the Hillcats Thursday

The Salem Red Sox held their 17th annual Education Day game on Wednesday.

Salem scored four runs in the 2nd inning but had nothing else to offer.

Salem Red Sox host media day ahead of opening day Friday

A Boston Red Sox reliever with local ties is set to take the mount on Tuesday night fo the Salem Red Sox.

The Boston Red Sox pitcher is coming off nerve surgery.

Hillcats beat Salem on "Nothing Night"

Salem scored all of its runs in the third inning as Down East struggled on the mound.

Down East dropped 7 second inning runs Friday night.

ODU product Noah Dean tallied 5 strikeouts before allowing 5 runs.

Salem's Luis Perales had 7 strikeouts in 6 innings of work Saturday.

The Red Sox rallied from down 5-0, then down 6-5, to eventually win 10-6 on Friday night.

Wednesday was Flag Day – a holiday to celebrate the adoption of our country’s flag. At the Salem Red Sox game, that’s exactly what they did.

Salem won game one 7-1 but fell short in game two 3-1.

You can watch local firefighters and police officers compete in the 18th Annual Guns and Hoses softball game Saturday, June 3. It is taking place at the Salem Red Sox Stadium at 6 p.m.

LewisGale ICU nurse, Katie Hougasian started to feel off at work when her coworkers quickly realized she was having a stroke.

Fayetteville's pitchers combined for 14 strikeouts in the victory.

The Salem Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce honored more than 40 students who are joining the apprenticeship program, which offers local high school students the chance to work in their chosen field before even graduating from high school.

After losing in walk-off fashion Friday night, Lynchburg made sure to score insurance runs to secure the win on Saturday.

WATCH: Red Sox beat Hillcats on education day

Lynchburg jumped to an 11-0 lead before Salem began to rally back.

The Salem Red Sox are ready to welcome fans back to the ballpark with a season filled with fun, food and baseball!

Before the Salem Red Sox put on their gloves, dust of their bats, and play at Salem Memorial Ballpark, let’s dive into the WSLS Video Vault. Revisit the original Municipal Stadium, once home to Salem’s minor league baseball team, “The Salem Rebels.”

Two of the top ten prospects in the Boston Red Sox organization get called up to the High-A affiliate Greenville.

The Woodpeckers exploded for five runs in the 7th inning on their way to a series opening win.

The Last Inning returned to Salem on Saturday to give nearly 50 seniors a chance to play baseball with their friends one more time. The event featured two games with four teams, and is a favorite for all from seniors to parents.

Salem's three runs in the first 2 innings good enough for the Saturday night win.

The Hillcats put up five runs in the second on their way to a 9-6 win.

Makayla Russell, who has been battling stage four cancer, threw out the first pitch at the Salem Red Sox game on Friday, and 10 News got to catch up with her family before she made her big debut.

Salem beat Kannapolis Thursday as the series continues, 3-2.

The Red Sox defeated the Cannon Ballers 3-2 in a game that resumed from Tuesday night. Cannon Ballers return the favor in game two, 11-2 win.

It’s now been a decade after a derecho devastated homes and businesses in the Commonwealth.

The Salem Red Sox started it’s 2 week road stretch not far from home--just down Rt. 460 to take on the Lynchburg Hillcats.

"I've just embraced it."

Jose Garcia picked the perfect time to hit his second home run of the season--in the bottom of the eighth inning with bases loaded.

It was a packed house for Black Heritage Night tailgate outside the Salem Memorial Ballpark. The Salem Red Sox and the Humble Hustle partnered for the event.

Salem is finding consistency as it stays in the thick of things in the Carolina League North Division.

Delmarva bounced back from a big Matinee loss on Tuesday to win Wednesday night's meeting with the Red Sox.

The Red Sox plated six runs in the third inning for the 12-3 victory on Tuesday.

For the second night in a row the Lynchburg Hillcats put up double digit runs in a win over rival Salem. Last night they secured an 11-4 win to open this latest road swing in Salem. Wednesday they followed it up with a 10-2 thrashing of their 460 rivals. Third baseman Milan Tolentino led the way, going 3-or-5 with 3 runs batted in and a run scored. The Hillcats are 19-15 on the season. The Red Sox fall to 17-18.

The Pelicans scored multiple runs in each of the first 5 innings on Wednesday night.

The Salem Red Sox and Lynchburg Hillcats split doubleheader wins on Wednesday.

The last Sunday in April is dedicated as National Pet Parents Day

RiverDogs' hot bats early propel them to a Saturday night road win.

Juan Daniel Encarnacion tallied 7 strikeouts despite the Red Sox loss.

Salem opened the 2022 season with two wins over Lynchburg Saturday.

The Red Sox scored in the bottom of the first inning before the skies opened up with heavy rain.

Salem finished one game out of the Low-A playoffs under Luke Montz in 2021.

The Red Sox are ready to get things rolling with plenty of organizational talent on the roster.

The Salem Red Sox prepare for a jam-packed season of family fun ahead of their home opener on April 8.

The Strongman National Championship will take place Oct. 15 and 16 at the Salem Civic Center.

Delmarva's Billy Cook hit a dagger, 2-run home run in the top of the ninth for the win to erase Salem's postseason hopes.

General Manager, Allen Lawrence, talks about the future of the Salem Red Sox and his hopes as they finish out their regular season.

Join local first responders in honoring the fallen on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 by climbing 110 stories.

The community comes together in honor of a local man who died at the end of a weekend race.

The two games featured over 50 local baseball seniors.

After a 4-0 lead by Fayetteville, the Salem Red Sox came alive in the bottom of the third to win game one of the series, 16-8.

The Red Sox dropped game one 7-0 but came back stronger for a 6-4 game two victory.

Hillcats starting pitcher Xzavion Curry tallied six strikeouts and allowed one run in five and one-thirds innings.

The Roanoke Valley hosted the largest crowd for an entertainment event since the pandemic began Friday when country music star Chase Rice played at the Salem Red Sox baseball stadium.

The Salem Red Sox taking the field for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, and Virginia Tech junior Kevin DiDomenico is calling his first game for the Sox.

Megan is joined by local Author Debra Cassell who shares her journey with her son through a children’s book.

Lynchburg continues a red-hot start with their 7th straight win.

WSLS 10 meteorologists will appear on the Jumbotron at Red Sox home games this season

Pattern favors shots of cooler air with only brief scattered showers

One Virginia Tech student is making Hokie Nation proud!

Lindsey chats with Pam Mann, the owner of Vintage Vault, about the different Mother’s Day gift ideas.

The Red Sox are preparing to play minor league ball for the first time in more than 600 days, in a totally re-structured minor leagues.

The Red Sox are set to return after a year away.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.

ROANOKE, Va. – Bigger crowds will soon be possible in Virginia thanks to the governor’s announcement Tuesday, loosening some restrictions. “It feels fantastic to see that we’re starting to open back up,” said Wendy Delano, director of civic facilities for Salem. Hope is on the horizon for hard-hit entertainment venues across the Commonwealth, allowed to welcome larger crowds starting April 1. The governor is easing restrictions to allow 30% capacity at those venues with no maximum outdoors. “Before you know it, we’ll be back to normal,” Delano said.

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.)

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.

SALEM, Va. – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Salem Memorial Ballpark! Starting on Dec. 5, holiday movies will air at the stadium as part of the new Salem Sox Cinema Series. Below is a schedule:Dec. 5: Polar ExpressDec. 12: ElfDec. 19: National Lampoon’s Christmas VacationGates for each screening open at 4 p.m. and movies will start at 6 p.m. Seating will be capped at 250, and you can reserve suites starting at $75. Suites have waitress service, indoor and outdoor seating and will guarantee admission of up to 10 guests.

DANVILLE, Va. – A Danville police officer is helping out a group of local kids' dance company by stopping by their bake sale. On Saturday, the department posted on Facebook about the visit, writing:“Officer Dailey stopped by the Jodie Carroll Dance Company in Southwyck Plaza today to support there bake sale. Looks like he made a couple offriends as well.”

SALEM, Va. – Goodbye, cruel world, and hello, Sanderson Sisters. On Oct. 23, these witchy sisters and the Salem Red Sox are teaming up for a night of spooky fun with a “Hocus Pocus” movie night at the Haley Toyota Field. You’re able to have up to 10 guests for $75 per suite. For those missing the classic baseball concessions, the Red Sox Grill will be open throughout the event. Admission to this event is free with gates open at 5:00 p.m. and the movie set to start at 7:30 p.m.Click here for more information.

Thankfully, these events happening in the area and will bring you your yearly dose of fall cheer or Halloween spooks. Lowe’s Curbside Trick-or-Treat Event across Southwest and Central VirginiaDates: Oct. 22 and Oct. 29Times: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Salem Red Sox and Virginia Birth Father Registry are hosting their annual Halloween event where kids can trick-or-treat at the ballpark. The Giles County Sheriff’s Office is hosting Operation Save Halloween, an outdoor trick-or-treat event, outside its office. The Town of Christiansburg is hosting a drive-thru trick-or-treat event at the Christiansburg Recreation Center parking lot.

ROANOKE, Va. Like many things in 2020, Baltimore Orioles broadcaster Melanie Newmans call up to the big leagues from the Salem Red Sox was one big waiting game. We reported to spring training, we got that one spring training game done and called on radio and we were prepping for the next one.Within the hour, spring training was canceled due to COVID-19. Newman, while in the booth calling play-by-play for the Orioles game against Tampa, became the first female in franchise history to call play-by-play for a regular-season game. She is the fourth active female broadcaster in the nation. That makes two summers in a row Newman has made history as a female broadcaster.

SALEM, Va. In game one of the action on Saturday, the Gray team defeated the Red team 13-9 in a comeback effort. In game two of action, the Green team prevailed with a 6-4 victory over the Navy team. The Gray team was made up of players from Staunton River, William Byrd, Eastern Montgomery, Radford and Cave Spring. The green team was made up of players from Salem, Glenvar, Auburn, Nothside and Craig County. The Navy team was made up of players from Blacksburg, Christiansburg, William Fleming, Hidden Valley and North Cross.

SALEM, Va. The Salem Red Sox will be hosting Roanoke area seniors on Saturday for a doubleheader honoring the players who didnt get a final season. There will be four teams with games at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. The rosters were set up to put players on the same high school team together and Salem has the biggest group with nine. It will be fun, getting out here with the guys, catcher Michael Morrison said. Went separate ways to play this summer but to get back here and play with them will be fun.A firework show will happen after the games as well.

SALEM, Va – The start of the Major League Baseball season has the Salem Red Sox preparing for next season. Tickets for the 2021 baseball season went on sale Thursday. This comes just weeks after Minor League Baseball canceled its season amid COVID-19 concerns. Staff with the Red Sox said it hasn’t been an easy summer without baseball, but they are eager to welcome guests back for a home game next season. The team is also donating tickets in the name of season holders from this year to front line workers so they can come to games next year.

SALEM, Va. While the Salem Red Sox will not be taking the field in 2020, some high school seniors will play on the diamond one final time. Four teams comprised of seniors from at least 20 high schools will be competing. Theyll get the full-player experience with announcements and headshots to be shown on the video board when theyre at bat. Several of them are going on to play college ball but, for the most part, theyre not. One player even made a comment, Im going to be able to pitch at a minor league park.

SALEM, Va. The Salem Red Sox, along with the rest of Minor League Baseball, announced on Tuesday the 2020 season is canceled due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials with the Salem Red Sox said they are developing plans for refund options for current ticket holders. They said ticket representatives will be in touch with all account holders in the coming weeks to provide details. Minor League Baseball officials originally announced on March 12 that the start to the 2020 season was delayed. However the choice to cancel the season altogether came as the pandemic continued.

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. April 9th was the day every staff member at the Salem Red Sox was looking forward to this year, especially Head Groundskeeper Joey Elmore. If we were starting opening day, we would have been out mowing every day, he said. We would have had the infield top dressed, were just trying right now to keep it business as usual.Business as usual, but under different circumstances. But that doesnt mean the Sox have let their field go to waste. Instead of raising our mowing height, Ive been trying to make everything game ready.Right now, the field crew is only working a few days a week.

ROANOKE, Va. - Loved ones will soon gather to celebrate the life of their beloved and brave Rowan Price. The 4-year-old battled a rare, aggressive form of leukemia she had been fighting since October and died on Sept. 15. #rowfightwin," Rowan's mother posted, "Rowan was a beautiful light and we want to continue to share her light and loving spirit." We will be having a Celebration of Life for Rowan at the Salem Red Sox Stadium on Saturday, October 5th from 530pm-8pm. Thank you to Allen and The Salem Red Sox for allowing us to share this celebration with our community.

SALEM, Va. – Salem opened its first playoff action since 2016 with a win over Wilmington 8-3. The Red Sox were the second half winners of the Carolina League's North Division, while the Blue Rocks were the first half winners. Devlin Granberg hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the first inning to lead Salem to victory. Game two of the best of five Mills Cup semifinal series is set for Thursday night at 6:35 from Salem.

SALEM, Va. - Courtesy: Salem Red Sox-Triston Casas broke open the stalemate between the Salem Red Sox and Carolina Mudcats with a 437-foot home run to launch Salem to a 3-1 win and series sweep Monday afternoon at Haley Toyota Field. How it Happened* Victor Acosta and Devlin Granberg knocked back-to-back singles in the sixth inning before Triston Casas cleared the bases with a monster blast to right field for a 3-0 lead. * Rio Gomez sealed the series sweep through a one-hit final frame and strikeout. * In his two games with Salem, Triston Casas is: 3-for-7, 3 RBI, 2 R, HR 2B* Alex Scherff's debut was not only his first Carolina win but a quality start. What's NextSalem Red Sox vs Wilmington Blue Rocks, September 4, 2019.

SALEM, Va. - Courtesy of Salem Red Sox-Salem solidfied its series win over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Saturday night with two back-to-back victories at Haley Toyota Field. How it happenedGAME 1:* The Red Sox leaped to a quick 4-0 lead in the first inning. Keith Curcio tripled to score Fitzgerald before a monster center field home run from Kole Cottam boosted the Sox 4-0. * Three more runs crossed the dish for the Sox in the eighth after a pair of singles kicked off the frame for the Sox. A throwing error helped Devlin Granberg reach and Benge score for the final run of the game, with the Sox coming out on top 5-1.