John Holobetz, a former standout at Old Dominion, made a triumphant return to the mound in Norfolk, pitching 5 2/3 strong innings in his Triple-A debut to lead the Worcester Red Sox to a 3-1 victory over the Tides on Thursday night at Harbor Park.
Holobetz, a right-hander recently promoted from Double-A, allowed four hits and an earned run — Ryan Noda's solo home run — while striking out six without issuing a walk.
Holobetz had pitched at Harbor Park before when as a junior at Old Dominion in 2024 he was part of a team that faced the University of Virginia in the Commonwealth Classic. The Pottsville, Pennsylvania, native has made a rapid rise through the Boston Red Sox organization after being drafted in the fifth round by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2024.
Former ODU star John Holobetz will make Triple-A debut Thursday vs. Norfolk Tides
Noda also doubled, but otherwise the Tides (9-19 second half, 37-66 overall) managed just a Jud Fabian double and three singles.
#holobetz #tides #thursday
Holobetz, a right-hander recently promoted from Double-A, allowed four hits and an earned run — Ryan Noda's solo home run — while striking out six without issuing a walk.
Holobetz had pitched at Harbor Park before when as a junior at Old Dominion in 2024 he was part of a team that faced the University of Virginia in the Commonwealth Classic. The Pottsville, Pennsylvania, native has made a rapid rise through the Boston Red Sox organization after being drafted in the fifth round by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2024.
Former ODU star John Holobetz will make Triple-A debut Thursday vs. Norfolk Tides
Noda also doubled, but otherwise the Tides (9-19 second half, 37-66 overall) managed just a Jud Fabian double and three singles.
#holobetz #tides #thursday
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