The Boston Red Sox proudly hosted the sixth annual Futures at Fenway, presented by Xfinity, Minor League doubleheader at Fenway Park on Saturday, August 20, 2011.
"America's Most Beloved Ballpark" once again played host to the fun and excitement of Minor League Baseball. Beginning at 1:05 p.m., game one featured the Red Sox AA affiliate Portland Sea Dogs taking on the Binghamton Mets from the New York Mets organization. The second game showcased the AAA Pawtucket Red Sox battling the Syracuse Chiefs, an affiliate from the Washington Nationals organization.
The afternoon of baseball allowed fans to enjoy moderate ticket prices, discounted concessions, and a fun-filled family atmosphere. Children in attendance had the chance to take part in various activities throughout the day. From on-field promotions to autograph sessions with the stars from both games, fans were a part of the action.
The Portland Sea Dogs (AA) played Binghamton in the first game of Saturday’s double-header. The game went into extra innings and Binghamton scored four times in the top of the 10th. The Sea Dogs rallied for two in the bottom of the inning but lost, 6-4.
The Pawtucket Red Sox scored a run in the first inning for the ninth time in their last 17 games, but that was all the offense they could muster in a 3-1 loss to the Syracuse Chiefs.

The two games were played in front of a combined attendance figure of 29,030.