Nashville Sounds Hold Off Late Worcester Red Sox Rally in 5-3 Victory

Brewers prospect Luis Lara collects three hits as Sounds win series opener

Apr. 16, 2026 at 5:49am

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The Nashville Sounds held off a late Worcester Red Sox rally to earn a 5-3 win on Wednesday night at First Horizon Park. The Sounds piled up a season-high five extra base hits, including a pair of doubles by Luis Lara as the Brewers' No. 12-rated prospect collected his second straight three-hit game.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Sounds in the hunt for a playoff spot in the competitive Triple-A East division, where they are currently battling for position. Lara's continued hot hitting is also an encouraging sign for the Brewers' farm system as they look to develop their next wave of talent.

The details

Worcester jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, but the Sounds immediately responded with a run in the bottom of the first. Nashville then broke the game open with a three-run second inning, highlighted by a two-RBI single from Lara. The Sounds tacked on another run in the fourth to make it 5-1 before the WooSox mounted a late comeback attempt that fell short.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, April 16, 2026 at First Horizon Park in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • The Sounds and WooSox will continue their series on Thursday, April 17, 2026 with first pitch scheduled for 6:35pm CT.

The players

Luis Lara

The Brewers' No. 12-rated prospect, Lara collected three hits including a pair of doubles and drove in two runs to lead the Sounds' offense.

Jett Williams

The Sounds' leadoff hitter, Williams scored a run and stole a base in the win.

Cooper Pratt

Pratt drove in a run with a double and also had a single, finishing with a multi-hit, multi-RBI game.

Logan Henderson

The Brewers' No. 7-rated prospect, Henderson started for the Sounds and allowed one run over three innings.

Will Childers

Childers recorded the final four outs to earn his third save of the season and preserve the Sounds' 5-3 victory.

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What they’re saying

“Lara has been swinging a hot bat for us lately, and it was great to see him come through with another big game to help us get this win.”

— Sounds Manager

What’s next

The Sounds and WooSox will continue their series on Thursday night with first pitch scheduled for 6:35pm CT.

The takeaway

This was an important win for the Sounds as they look to solidify their position in the playoff race. Lara's continued production at the plate is a positive sign for the Brewers' farm system, and the Sounds will look to build on this victory in the remaining games of the series.