Down on the farm

Joel Naughton watches his home run, the first "HomeSide Slam" (sorry if that sounds like a breakfast at Denny's) of the year, his bases loaded shot 1 of his 2 hits on the evening. Matt Rizzotti had his second consecutive 3-hit game to start the year, as the Clearwtaer Threshers improved to 2-0 with a 10-7 win in Dunedin. Tim Kennelly added a double, 2 walks, 2 runs scored, and 3 RBI.

Drew Naylor picked up the win, throwing 5 innings. Drew gave up 3 runs (2 earned) on 6 hits, walked 1 and hit a batter, notching 4 strike outs. Zack Sterner gave up 2 runs on 4 hits in his 2 innings, and Dan Brauer gave up 2 runs on 3 hits in the 9th, but did strike out the side.

The Delmarva Shorebirds made it 2 in a row over the BlueClaws Friday night, taking a 3-1 decision. James Murphy was 3 for 3 and, with a walk, was on base all 4 times he came to the plate. Jesus Villegas had 2 hits, including a home run for Lakewood's lone tally, and shortstop Troy Hanzawa also added 2 hits. The BlueClaws could not seem to get the big hit when they had the chances last night, although they did manage 10 hits.

Jason Knapp was outstanding in defeat, throwing 5.2 innings, allowing 2 runs on on 3 hits and 3 walks, striking out 10 and setting the radar gun off at 97 MPH for a top speed!! Justin De Fratus recorded 4 outs (2 Ks) and Ryan Ariel threw the last 2 frames, giving up a run on 2 hits, the run scoring on a wild pitch.