In Akron, Matt Rizzotti hit 2 home runs (22 & 23), and Steve Singleton had 3 hits and 2 RBI as the Reading Phillies beat the Aeros, 7-1. Austin Hyatt (12-6, 3.77) was the winning pitcher, throwing 6 good innings and allowing just 1 run on 7 hits, striking out 8. Jacob Diekman, B.J. Rosenberg and Justin Friend threw a scoreless frame each. In Trenton, Kevin Howard had 2 hits and 2 RBI, and Anthony Gose had a hit and stole his 66th base of the year as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats edged the Thunder, 3-2...............In Allentown, the Scranton Yanks outlasted the IronPigs, 4-1 in 14 innings. Greg Golson (.263) had a hit and a walk and stole his 14th base for Scranton. Freddy Galvis (.324) had 3 more hits for Lehigh Valley. (He could certainly be a September call-up after the playoffs are over.) Justin DeFratus struck out 4 hitters in 2 innings but gave up the tying run in the 9th inning and Mike Zagurski threw 3 scoreless frames (1 hit, 1 walk, 4 Ks).
The Threshers wasted another prime performance by Julio Rodriguez Tuesday, losing to the Manatees, 1-0. Julio (16-7, 2.73) allowed just 1 hit and 2 walks, striking out 10 in his 6 shut out innings. The Threshers (34-29) are 1 game behind Dunedin and just a half-game ahead of Tampa.
In Louisville, Matt Maloney was awesome, throwing 8 solid innings against Columbus and giving up just 1 run on 2 hits and 1 walk, to improve to 7-1, 2.99 for the Bats.............In Corpus Christi, Jarred Cosart got his first win for the Hooks, with 5 very good innings against Frisco. Cosart allowed just 1 run on 4 hits and 2 walks, striking out 5 as the Hooks beat the RoughRiders, 7-1. Jarred has made 6 starts for the Astros affiliate, and has given up just 10 runs in 32.1 innings of work for a 2.78 ERA since his trade and promotion. Jonathan Villar had a walk and scored a run in the game for Corpus Christi..............In Jackson, Jesus Sanchez picked up a win in relief for Huntsville. Jesus (4-7) entered the game in the 5th inning and began by stranding that runner. In all, he pitched 3.2 innings, allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and 1 walk, both run scoring on solo home runs. The Stars scored 4 in the 8th to top the Generals, 6-3................In Montgomery, Quintin Berry (.297) had a hit and 2 walks, and scored a run for the Mudcats in Carolina's 7-3 win over the Biscuits............In Indianapolis, Jason Jaramillo (.276) had 2 hits and a walk, and scored a run for the Indians in their 12-inning, 5-4 win over Toledo............In Omaha, Round Rock defeated the Storm Chasers, 3-2. Robinson Tejeda pitched 2.2 innings for Omaha, giving up 1 run.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Ryno powers Phils to win
Ryan Howard hit 2 home runs (28 & 29), and drove in 3 runs (102) to lead the Phillies to a 9-0 victory over the Reds in Cincinnati. Carlos Ruiz added a hit, a walk, and scored a run and Mike Schwimer threw a scoreless inning of relief. After the game, Schwimer was sent back to Lehigh Valley........In Cleveland, the Indians beat the Athletics, 6-2. Jason Donald and Lou Marson had a hit apiece for the Tribe..............In Atlanta, the Nationals were all over the Braves, 9-2. Michael Bourn (.301) had 1 hit and added an outfield assist, doubling a runner off at first base. It was the 4th assist of the year for Mike.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
some good, some not so good
In Corpus Christi, Jonathan Villar had 3 hits, a walk, stole 2 bases, drove in a run, and scored 3 times out of the lead-off spot as the Hooks manhandled the Missions, 8-3. On the front page of milb.com, there is a link for a video of Villar's home run on Sunday...............After a string of 9.2 scoreless innings over 5 appearances, Edgar Garcia had a rough time Monday. Garcia (1-3, 3.73) was stretched to 4 innings, and allowed 8 runs, 5 earned, on 6 hits-4 home runs- and 2 walks, and was the losing pitcher in the Naturals' wild 13-9, 10-inning loss to Tulsa...............In Mobile, the Bay Bears beat Will Savage and the Lookouts by the score of 4-2. Savage (12-6, 3.93) gave up 4 runs on 8 hits, the big blow a 3-run home run by Mobile's Ryan Wheeler. Will also walked 3 and threw 2 wild pitches, very unlike him...................In Jackson, Darren Byrd (3.10) threw 2 perfect innings for Huntsville, striking out 3 of his 6 hitters to record his 5th hold, in the Stars' 6-4 win over the Generals........In Charleston, Domingo Santana hit his 12th home run of the year, his 5th in 12 games with the Legends, but Lexington lost to West Virginia, 17-9. Santana is 18 for 50, that's .360 since the trade.
In Trenton, Travis d'Arnaud (.315) had 3 hits, including his 20th home run, and drove in 5 runs (76), to lead the New Hampshire Fisher Cats to a 10-4 win over the Thunder. Travis is having an MVP caliber season, in the top 6 in batting average, home runs and RBI in the league!!
Not sure if I mentioned: Joe Bisenius on the DL for Charlotte......Troy Hanzawa promoted from Clearwater to Reading over the weekend.........Bobby Korecky promoted to Las Vegas from New Hampshire.
In Scranton, the Yankees and Pawtucket split a doubleheader. Greg Golson (.264) was 2 for 5 with a walk, and scored a run for the Yankees...............In Allentown, the Syracuse Chiefs shut out the IronPigs in BOTH games of their doubleheader. In the opener, with Lehigh Valley managing just 2 hits, Scott Mathieson (2-2, 3.00) started and allowed Syracuse 4 runs on 8 hits over 5 innings. In the nightcap, the IronPigs got 6 hits, 1 a double by Freddy Galvis (.313). Andrew Carpenter (1.79) threw 2 scoreless innings of relief............In Akron, Reading dropped a 6-4 decision to the Aeros. Tuffy Gosewisch (.258) had 2 hits for Reading, and Derrick Mitchell drove in 3 runs, to take over the team lead with 76, 1 ahead of Matt Rizzotti.........In Clearwater, Jonathan Pettibone (10-10, 2.94) threw a great game for the Threshers, going 6 innings, allowing 2 runs, 1 earned, on just 2 hits and 1 walk, as the Threshers pounded Lakeland, 9-3. Brandon Tripp (.354) had 3 hits to lead the shark attack, and Darin Ruf drove in his 80th run of the season. The win is the 5th in a row for the Threshers and they now trail Dunedin by just 1.5 games. Don't forget the 2 teams play each other the final 4 game series of the season!!
In Sacramento, Kyle Drabek's season of frustration continues to deteriorate. Kyle (4-4, 7.41 in AAA) made the start for Las Vegas and was battered to the tune of 9 runs on 8 hits and 4 walks in just 3 innings of work in the River Cats' 13-1 win over the 51s. It is hard to believe this is the same guy who won 4 games for Toronto this past spring. Michael Taylor had a hit, an RBI and scored a run for the Cats.
In Trenton, Travis d'Arnaud (.315) had 3 hits, including his 20th home run, and drove in 5 runs (76), to lead the New Hampshire Fisher Cats to a 10-4 win over the Thunder. Travis is having an MVP caliber season, in the top 6 in batting average, home runs and RBI in the league!!
Not sure if I mentioned: Joe Bisenius on the DL for Charlotte......Troy Hanzawa promoted from Clearwater to Reading over the weekend.........Bobby Korecky promoted to Las Vegas from New Hampshire.
In Scranton, the Yankees and Pawtucket split a doubleheader. Greg Golson (.264) was 2 for 5 with a walk, and scored a run for the Yankees...............In Allentown, the Syracuse Chiefs shut out the IronPigs in BOTH games of their doubleheader. In the opener, with Lehigh Valley managing just 2 hits, Scott Mathieson (2-2, 3.00) started and allowed Syracuse 4 runs on 8 hits over 5 innings. In the nightcap, the IronPigs got 6 hits, 1 a double by Freddy Galvis (.313). Andrew Carpenter (1.79) threw 2 scoreless innings of relief............In Akron, Reading dropped a 6-4 decision to the Aeros. Tuffy Gosewisch (.258) had 2 hits for Reading, and Derrick Mitchell drove in 3 runs, to take over the team lead with 76, 1 ahead of Matt Rizzotti.........In Clearwater, Jonathan Pettibone (10-10, 2.94) threw a great game for the Threshers, going 6 innings, allowing 2 runs, 1 earned, on just 2 hits and 1 walk, as the Threshers pounded Lakeland, 9-3. Brandon Tripp (.354) had 3 hits to lead the shark attack, and Darin Ruf drove in his 80th run of the season. The win is the 5th in a row for the Threshers and they now trail Dunedin by just 1.5 games. Don't forget the 2 teams play each other the final 4 game series of the season!!
In Sacramento, Kyle Drabek's season of frustration continues to deteriorate. Kyle (4-4, 7.41 in AAA) made the start for Las Vegas and was battered to the tune of 9 runs on 8 hits and 4 walks in just 3 innings of work in the River Cats' 13-1 win over the 51s. It is hard to believe this is the same guy who won 4 games for Toronto this past spring. Michael Taylor had a hit, an RBI and scored a run for the Cats.
Hamels returns strong
Monday in Cincinnati, Cole Hamels came off the DL and threw 6 fine innings against the Reds in the Phillies' 3-2 win. Cole allowed just 1 run on only 2 hits, striking out 7 for no decision. The win went to Antonio Bastardo (6-0, 1.42) who struck out 3 of the 4 hitters he faced in his inning. Mike Stutes also pitched , allowing a run on 3 hits in his inning, notching his 8th hold.
In Baltimore, the Yankees beat Alfredo Simon and the Orioles, also by a 3-2 margin. Simon (4-7, 4.26) pitched well, going 7 innings and giving up 3 runs on 4 hits and 2 walks, striking out 6. If he could have 1 pitch back, it would be the 2-run home run by Nick Swisher in the 4th frame.
The win by Bastardo was the 78th for the HomeSide.
In Baltimore, the Yankees beat Alfredo Simon and the Orioles, also by a 3-2 margin. Simon (4-7, 4.26) pitched well, going 7 innings and giving up 3 runs on 4 hits and 2 walks, striking out 6. If he could have 1 pitch back, it would be the 2-run home run by Nick Swisher in the 4th frame.
The win by Bastardo was the 78th for the HomeSide.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Cardenas, Singleton stay hot
In Nashville, Zack Segovia threw 2 scoreless innings to finish up the Sounds' 7-5 loss to Memphis. Zack (4.04) allowed 1 hit and 1 walk.............In Fresno, Adrian Cardenas (.312) had 3 hits, including a double and scored a run for Sacramento in the River Cats' 6-4 win over the Grizzlies. Michael Taylor (.278) added a hit, his 14th stolen base and also scored a run for the Cats..............In Corpus Christi, the San Antonio Missions romped over the Hooks, 13-1. The lone run for the Hooks came on Jonathan Villar's home run in the 8th inning. It was the 14th home run of the year for Villar, and the 10th since his promotion. Josh Zeid continues to struggle to adjust to the Texas League, allowing 2 runs on 2 dingers in 2 innings, his ERA ballooning to 9.49 since joining the Astros............In Lake Elsinore, Jonathan Singleton continues to rake, belting 2 more hits, driving in a run and scoring 2 as the Lancaster JetHawks beat the Storm, 9-4. Singleton is hitting .343 since his trade, and an impressive .299 with 60 RBI overall with Clearwater and Lancaster........In Clearwater, Darin Ruf (.316) hit his 17th home run and the Threshers took a 4-3, 10-inning win from Lakeland. That is 4 wins in a row for Clearwater (33-28 in the second half, 72-58 overall) who still trail Dunedin by 2.5 games
Gavin in a groove
Sunday in Seattle, Gavin Floyd dominated the Mariners for 7 shut out innings, before tiring in the 8th as the White Sox won 9-3. In all Floyd (12-10, 4.36) went 7.1 innings, allowing 2 runs on 5 hits, NO walks(1 plunk), and struck out 6 as the Sox gained a game on the first place Tigers. The Cleveland Indians are falling out of it, losing to Kansas City 2-1. Jason Donald (.283 since recall) was 1 for 3 in that game. The Sox are 6 games behind Detroit, and the Tribe is 6.5 games back.
The win for Floyd was #77 for the HomeSide.
The win for Floyd was #77 for the HomeSide.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
good night, Irene
As Irene pounded the east coast and forced cancellations galore, there was some baseball Saturday.........
In Boston Saturday, the A's and Red Sox dodged the hurricane and managed to play 2 games, with the Sox winning both. Josh Outman pitched 4 innings in relief after a rain delay in the second game, and allowed just 1 UNearned run on 3 hits and 1 walk, striking out 7 of his 12 outs in Boston's 4-0 win..............In Cleveland, Jason Donald (.280) had 3 hits and scored a run as the Indians scored an 8-7, come from behind win over the Royals.
In Louisville, Domonic Brown (.278) had 4 hits as Lehigh Valley took a 5-4 win from the Bats. Mike Zagurski (4-0, 2.90) was the winning pitcher and Justin DeFratus struck out the side in the 9th inning to get his 6th save. The IronPigs (76-60) trail Pawtucket by 1 game with 8 games left and will send Scott Mathieson to the mound today against Syracuse. The Cheifs beat Andy Baldwin and the Red Wings behind Steven Strasburg, 4-3. Baldwin (6-13, 5.64) went 6 good innings, allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and 1 walk, striking out 6. Strasburg struck out 7 in 5 innings, giving the Red Wings 1 run on 2 hits.
In Reading, the R-Phils and Portland split a doubleheader, Reading taking the first game, 6-2 and the Sea Dogs coming back for a 4-2 win in the late game. Red hot Mike Spidale (.330) was 6 for 7 on the day, and is 15 for his last 28 (that's .536) in the last 7 games. Derrick Mitchell (.262) had 3 hits and 4 RBI (73) on the day. J.C. Ramirez won his 10th game, and B.J. Rosenberg recorded his 1st save of the year. Reading stays a half game behind New Britain for the last spot in the Eastern League playoffs.
In Clearwater, the Threshers exploded for 14 runs on 23 hits for an easy 14-5 win over Lakeland. Cyle Hankerd had 4 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 5 runs, and Alan Schoenberger, Torre Langley and Darin Ruf (.316, 2 doubles, RBI # 73) added 3 hits apiece to back David Buchanan, who won his 3rd game for Clearwater, and is 14-6 overall this year. The Threshers have now won 3 in a row and pull to within 2.5 games of fist place Dunedin.
In Fresno, Michael Taylor (.280) hit 2 home run (15) and drove in 3 runs (60) for Sacramento, helping the River Cats beat the Grizzlies, 5-4................Jason Jaramillo (.278) is off the DL, and had a hit and a walk for Indianapolis, but the Indians lost in Columbus, 4-3................In Colorado Springs, Jesus Merchan (.294) had a hit, scored a run and drove in 2 more to help the Sky Sox beat Tacoma, 8-5...............In Manchester, the Harrisburg Senators edged the Fisher Cats, 2-1. Anthony Gose (.254) had a double, a walk, stole base #65, and scored the lone run for the Cats, who have lost 4 in a row and have let both New Britain and Reading back in the hunt.................In Lake Elsinore, the Storm beat the Lancaster JetHawks, 1-0. Jonathan Singleton (.337 since trade) had 2 of Lancaster's 5 hits on the day.......Domingo Santana had a single, a double, and 2 RBI for Lexington in the Legends' 11-3 win in West Virginia.
In Boston Saturday, the A's and Red Sox dodged the hurricane and managed to play 2 games, with the Sox winning both. Josh Outman pitched 4 innings in relief after a rain delay in the second game, and allowed just 1 UNearned run on 3 hits and 1 walk, striking out 7 of his 12 outs in Boston's 4-0 win..............In Cleveland, Jason Donald (.280) had 3 hits and scored a run as the Indians scored an 8-7, come from behind win over the Royals.
In Louisville, Domonic Brown (.278) had 4 hits as Lehigh Valley took a 5-4 win from the Bats. Mike Zagurski (4-0, 2.90) was the winning pitcher and Justin DeFratus struck out the side in the 9th inning to get his 6th save. The IronPigs (76-60) trail Pawtucket by 1 game with 8 games left and will send Scott Mathieson to the mound today against Syracuse. The Cheifs beat Andy Baldwin and the Red Wings behind Steven Strasburg, 4-3. Baldwin (6-13, 5.64) went 6 good innings, allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and 1 walk, striking out 6. Strasburg struck out 7 in 5 innings, giving the Red Wings 1 run on 2 hits.
In Reading, the R-Phils and Portland split a doubleheader, Reading taking the first game, 6-2 and the Sea Dogs coming back for a 4-2 win in the late game. Red hot Mike Spidale (.330) was 6 for 7 on the day, and is 15 for his last 28 (that's .536) in the last 7 games. Derrick Mitchell (.262) had 3 hits and 4 RBI (73) on the day. J.C. Ramirez won his 10th game, and B.J. Rosenberg recorded his 1st save of the year. Reading stays a half game behind New Britain for the last spot in the Eastern League playoffs.
In Clearwater, the Threshers exploded for 14 runs on 23 hits for an easy 14-5 win over Lakeland. Cyle Hankerd had 4 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 5 runs, and Alan Schoenberger, Torre Langley and Darin Ruf (.316, 2 doubles, RBI # 73) added 3 hits apiece to back David Buchanan, who won his 3rd game for Clearwater, and is 14-6 overall this year. The Threshers have now won 3 in a row and pull to within 2.5 games of fist place Dunedin.
In Fresno, Michael Taylor (.280) hit 2 home run (15) and drove in 3 runs (60) for Sacramento, helping the River Cats beat the Grizzlies, 5-4................Jason Jaramillo (.278) is off the DL, and had a hit and a walk for Indianapolis, but the Indians lost in Columbus, 4-3................In Colorado Springs, Jesus Merchan (.294) had a hit, scored a run and drove in 2 more to help the Sky Sox beat Tacoma, 8-5...............In Manchester, the Harrisburg Senators edged the Fisher Cats, 2-1. Anthony Gose (.254) had a double, a walk, stole base #65, and scored the lone run for the Cats, who have lost 4 in a row and have let both New Britain and Reading back in the hunt.................In Lake Elsinore, the Storm beat the Lancaster JetHawks, 1-0. Jonathan Singleton (.337 since trade) had 2 of Lancaster's 5 hits on the day.......Domingo Santana had a single, a double, and 2 RBI for Lexington in the Legends' 11-3 win in West Virginia.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
season winding down.....
In Louisville, the Bats beat the IronPigs, 7-4. Freddy Galvis had 2 more hits for Lehigh Valley and is up to .330 since his promotion from Reading. The book on Galvis is he is major league ready defensively, and if he can hit, he will be a major leaguer. Freddy, who won't be 22 until after the season, has had a break out season at the plate, hitting .282 overall in 128 games with Reading and Lehigh Valley.
In Reading, the R-Phils wasted a good effort from Tyler Cloyd, who went 7 solid innings, and gave up just 2 runs on 9 hits, NO walks, striking out 7, but Portland rallied for 2 in the 9th for a devastating 4-3 Sea Dogs win. Mike Spidale (.321) had 2 more hits and a walk for reading, who are now tied with New Britain for the final playoff spot, 3.5 games behind New Hampshire. The Fisher Cats dropped both ends of a doubleheader against Harrisburg, including being no-hit in the opener. In the nightcap, Anthony Gose hit his 15th home run of the year, and Bobby Korecky (3-3, 2.70) was the losing pitcher.
In Clearwater, Darin Ruf (.313) belted a double, his 16th home run (77 RBI) and walked twice as the Threshers came from behind for an 8-6 win over Lakeland. Jiwan James (2 singles, walk, 2 steals (27), RBI, 2 runs), Troy Hanzawa and Cesar Hernandez also had 2 hits for Clearwater.
In Colorado Springs, Jesus Merchan (.294) had 2 hits and a walk, and scored a run for the Sky Sox, who lost to Tacoma, 12-10............In Montgomery, Quintin Berry (.302) had 3 walks and scored 2 runs for the Mudcats, who lost to the Biscuits 12-9.................In Jackson, Darren Byrd struck out 3 of the 5 hitters he faced, recorded the final 5 outs of the Stars' 10-2 loss to the Generals.............In Midland, the Rockhounds took a pair from Corpus Christi, 2-1, and 3-2. Jonathan Villar was 2 for 6 on the day, and Josh Zeid threw 2 innings in the second game, allowing 2 runs, 1 earned on 1 hit and 1 walk.
In Reading, the R-Phils wasted a good effort from Tyler Cloyd, who went 7 solid innings, and gave up just 2 runs on 9 hits, NO walks, striking out 7, but Portland rallied for 2 in the 9th for a devastating 4-3 Sea Dogs win. Mike Spidale (.321) had 2 more hits and a walk for reading, who are now tied with New Britain for the final playoff spot, 3.5 games behind New Hampshire. The Fisher Cats dropped both ends of a doubleheader against Harrisburg, including being no-hit in the opener. In the nightcap, Anthony Gose hit his 15th home run of the year, and Bobby Korecky (3-3, 2.70) was the losing pitcher.
In Clearwater, Darin Ruf (.313) belted a double, his 16th home run (77 RBI) and walked twice as the Threshers came from behind for an 8-6 win over Lakeland. Jiwan James (2 singles, walk, 2 steals (27), RBI, 2 runs), Troy Hanzawa and Cesar Hernandez also had 2 hits for Clearwater.
In Colorado Springs, Jesus Merchan (.294) had 2 hits and a walk, and scored a run for the Sky Sox, who lost to Tacoma, 12-10............In Montgomery, Quintin Berry (.302) had 3 walks and scored 2 runs for the Mudcats, who lost to the Biscuits 12-9.................In Jackson, Darren Byrd struck out 3 of the 5 hitters he faced, recorded the final 5 outs of the Stars' 10-2 loss to the Generals.............In Midland, the Rockhounds took a pair from Corpus Christi, 2-1, and 3-2. Jonathan Villar was 2 for 6 on the day, and Josh Zeid threw 2 innings in the second game, allowing 2 runs, 1 earned on 1 hit and 1 walk.
recalls begin
In the last few days, the Astros have recalled Jay Happ and the Athletics have recalled Josh Outman from AAA. Happ started against the Giants in San Francisco last night and threw 6 solid innings, allowing 2 run, just 1 earned on only 4 hits, but he still walked 4. The Giants won the game, 2-1, and Happ slipped to 4-15 on the season.
In Philadelphia, Ryan Howard belted his 27th home run, a 3-run shot (99 RBI), but the Phillies dropped a 6-5 decision to the Marlins. Carlos Ruiz' (.271) hitting streak was stopped, and Mike Stutes (3.67) struck out 3 of the 4 hitters he faced, throwing a scoreless inning of relief.........In Cleveland, Lou Marson had 2 walks, and threw out a runner at third base in the Indians' 2-1 win over Kansas City..........In New York, Chris Capuano struck out Michael Bourn 4 times, in his complete game, 2-hit shut out of the Braves............
In Philadelphia, Ryan Howard belted his 27th home run, a 3-run shot (99 RBI), but the Phillies dropped a 6-5 decision to the Marlins. Carlos Ruiz' (.271) hitting streak was stopped, and Mike Stutes (3.67) struck out 3 of the 4 hitters he faced, throwing a scoreless inning of relief.........In Cleveland, Lou Marson had 2 walks, and threw out a runner at third base in the Indians' 2-1 win over Kansas City..........In New York, Chris Capuano struck out Michael Bourn 4 times, in his complete game, 2-hit shut out of the Braves............
Friday, August 26, 2011
J-Rod wins 16th
Before I get to Thursday's games, I failed to mention Jarred Cosart yesterday. Jarred pitched 6 strong innings for Corpus Christi, and gave up just 1 run on 4 hits and 3 walks. He received no decision in the Hooks' 3-2 loss to the home standing Midland Rockhounds. Cosart is 0-1 in 5 starts for the Hooks, with a nice 2.96 ERA since the trade. It was also a promotion, so he is experiencing that adjustment at the same time. He was the opening night starter for the Threshers, and won 9 games for Clearwater.
In Salisbury Thursday night, Zack Collier had 4 hits to lead the BlueClaws to a 9-4 win over the Shorebirds, completing a 4-game sweep and extending the current winning streak to 5 (9-1 in last 10). Anthony Hewitt had 2 hits, including his 14th home run, and 2 walks, and drove in 3 runs as the Claws find themselves 1 game behind Hickory, and 2 games in back of Kannapolis with 10 to play. Tonight, weather permitting, the Crawdads and BlueClaws will start a 5-game series in Lakewood. Lendy Castillo (4-2) will make the start for Lakewood, stepping in for Garrett Claypool, who was placed on the DL.
In Clearwater, Julio Rodriguez won his 16th game of the year, throwing 7 shut out innings against Brevard County in a 2-0 Threshers' victory. "J-Rod" allowed just 2 hits and 1 walk, striking out 8. Juan Sosa threw a 1-2-3 8th inning, striking out 2 and recording his 3rd hold with Clearwater since being promoted. Cesar Hernandez was 3 for 3 and scored both runs for the Threshers, who trail first place Dunedin by 3.5 games.
In Reading, the Portland Sea Dogs defeated the Phillies, 8-4. Tyson Brummett (3-8, 4.69) started and made it through 5 innings, giving up 5 runs on 9 hits and a walk, striking out 6. Chris Kissock (5.42) gave up 2 runs in his 2 innings, and Jacob Diekman (2.90) threw a scoreless 9th. Tim Kennelly led the attack with 3 hits, while Tuffy Gosewisch (2 doubles, 2 RBI) and Matt Rizzotti (.291) added 2 hit each. The loss, combined with New Britain's 11-8 win in Trenton, moves the Rock Cats to within a game of Reading for the final spot in the playoffs.
In Louisville, Matt Maloney was good enough to beat his former team, as the Bats took a 6-5 decision from the IronPigs. Maloney (6-1, 3.19) went 6 innings for the Bats, allowing 4 runs (3 earned) on 10 hits, NO walks and 4 strike outs. Could he have another shot at the Reds' rotation come September?
In Lexington, Domingo Santana hit his 4th home run with the Legends, a 2-run shot in the bottom of the 8th to tie their game at 3-3. The Legends won in 10 innings. Santana has hit all 4 home runs in the last 6 games, and is hitting .361 since joining Lexington............In Zebulon, Quintin Berry's hitting streak was ended by his manager. Not only did he not start Berry with a 15-game hitting streak going, he used him as a pinch hitter in the 7th inning. "Q" walked, and the hitting streak is history! O yea, the Mudcats lost 5-3, to Jacksonville............In Huntsville, Jesus Sanchez' difficult season continued for the Stars. Jesus started against Birmingham and allowed 4 runs on 7 hits over 6 innings. He walked 3 and struck out 3 and is 3-7, 4.91 this year for the Stars...............In Manchester, Anthony Gose had 2 hits and 3 stolen bases (64), and Kevin Howard (.318) added 2 hits and drove in a run, but the Fisher Cats lost to Harrisburg, 6-4 in 10 innings.................In New Orleans, Robinson Tejeda pitched 2 innings for Omaha, and gave up 2 runs without allowing a hit. Robinson walked 2 hitters, and was charged with the 2 runs in the Zephyrs' 8-2 win over the Storm Chasers. Then, in Nashville, Zack Segovia gave up 2 runs on just 1 hit (2 walks) in 1 inning as Nashville lost to Memphis, 9-6...........In Colorado Springs, Jesus Merchan (.291) had 3 hits and drove in 2 runs for the Sky Sox in their 11-7 win over Tacoma.
In Salisbury Thursday night, Zack Collier had 4 hits to lead the BlueClaws to a 9-4 win over the Shorebirds, completing a 4-game sweep and extending the current winning streak to 5 (9-1 in last 10). Anthony Hewitt had 2 hits, including his 14th home run, and 2 walks, and drove in 3 runs as the Claws find themselves 1 game behind Hickory, and 2 games in back of Kannapolis with 10 to play. Tonight, weather permitting, the Crawdads and BlueClaws will start a 5-game series in Lakewood. Lendy Castillo (4-2) will make the start for Lakewood, stepping in for Garrett Claypool, who was placed on the DL.
In Clearwater, Julio Rodriguez won his 16th game of the year, throwing 7 shut out innings against Brevard County in a 2-0 Threshers' victory. "J-Rod" allowed just 2 hits and 1 walk, striking out 8. Juan Sosa threw a 1-2-3 8th inning, striking out 2 and recording his 3rd hold with Clearwater since being promoted. Cesar Hernandez was 3 for 3 and scored both runs for the Threshers, who trail first place Dunedin by 3.5 games.
In Reading, the Portland Sea Dogs defeated the Phillies, 8-4. Tyson Brummett (3-8, 4.69) started and made it through 5 innings, giving up 5 runs on 9 hits and a walk, striking out 6. Chris Kissock (5.42) gave up 2 runs in his 2 innings, and Jacob Diekman (2.90) threw a scoreless 9th. Tim Kennelly led the attack with 3 hits, while Tuffy Gosewisch (2 doubles, 2 RBI) and Matt Rizzotti (.291) added 2 hit each. The loss, combined with New Britain's 11-8 win in Trenton, moves the Rock Cats to within a game of Reading for the final spot in the playoffs.
In Louisville, Matt Maloney was good enough to beat his former team, as the Bats took a 6-5 decision from the IronPigs. Maloney (6-1, 3.19) went 6 innings for the Bats, allowing 4 runs (3 earned) on 10 hits, NO walks and 4 strike outs. Could he have another shot at the Reds' rotation come September?
In Lexington, Domingo Santana hit his 4th home run with the Legends, a 2-run shot in the bottom of the 8th to tie their game at 3-3. The Legends won in 10 innings. Santana has hit all 4 home runs in the last 6 games, and is hitting .361 since joining Lexington............In Zebulon, Quintin Berry's hitting streak was ended by his manager. Not only did he not start Berry with a 15-game hitting streak going, he used him as a pinch hitter in the 7th inning. "Q" walked, and the hitting streak is history! O yea, the Mudcats lost 5-3, to Jacksonville............In Huntsville, Jesus Sanchez' difficult season continued for the Stars. Jesus started against Birmingham and allowed 4 runs on 7 hits over 6 innings. He walked 3 and struck out 3 and is 3-7, 4.91 this year for the Stars...............In Manchester, Anthony Gose had 2 hits and 3 stolen bases (64), and Kevin Howard (.318) added 2 hits and drove in a run, but the Fisher Cats lost to Harrisburg, 6-4 in 10 innings.................In New Orleans, Robinson Tejeda pitched 2 innings for Omaha, and gave up 2 runs without allowing a hit. Robinson walked 2 hitters, and was charged with the 2 runs in the Zephyrs' 8-2 win over the Storm Chasers. Then, in Nashville, Zack Segovia gave up 2 runs on just 1 hit (2 walks) in 1 inning as Nashville lost to Memphis, 9-6...........In Colorado Springs, Jesus Merchan (.291) had 3 hits and drove in 2 runs for the Sky Sox in their 11-7 win over Tacoma.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Chooch gets 2 more!
In Philadelphia, Kyle Kendrick allowed 6 runs (just 2 earned) on 7 hits and 1 walk, in just 4 innings of work in the Phillies' 7-4 loss to the Mets. Antonio Bastardo (1.45) had another scoreless inning, even walking 2 hitters. Carlos Ruiz (.275) had another 2-hit game, making it 5 straight with 2 hits, and is getting hot at the right time! Mike Schwimer allowed a run on 2 walks and a hit in his inning.........In Cleveland, Jason Donald had 2 hits for the Indians, who took a 9-2 beating from the Mariners.
The Houston Astros have placed Sergio Escalona on the 15-day DL, retroactive to August 22, with left elbow tendinitis .
Jesse Biddle won his 7th game of the year for Lakewood, throwing 5 1-hit innings for the BlueClaws in their 5-1 win over the Shorebirds. Hector Neris followed Biddle with 3 innings on no-hit (1 walk) baseball himself!! Carlos Alonso (.322) had a double and a 2-run home run, Anthony Hewitt added 2 hits and an RBI, and Jim Murphy drove in his team-leading 76th run. The BlueClaws (32-26 in the second half) have won 4 in a row, and 8 of 10, but are still 3 games behind Kannapolis with 11 to play.
In Clearwater, Jonathan Pettibone was great again (7 IP, 1 run, 3 hits, NO walks, 5KS), but the Threshers came up short in a 2-1 loss to Brevard County. With Dunedin winning again, Clearwater is 4 games back with 14 to play.
In New Britain, Mike Spidale (.321) and Matt Rizzotti (.290) had 2 hits each, as Reading defeated the Rock Cats, 4-2. Mike Cisco (8-0, 1.63) picked up the win in relief, with 3.1 innings of no-hit ball (2 walks). Chris Kissock recorded the final 2 outs for his first save. Reading (67-63) now leads New Britain by 2 games for the final playoff spot. The R-Phils have won 7 of 10, and trail first place New Hampshire by 4 games. The Fisher Cats bombed Trenton 16-3 last night. Anthony Gose (.253) had 2 singles, a triple, a walk, stole a base (#61), scored 2 runs and drove in 2. Travis d'Arnaud (.321) added 2 hits, including his 19th home run of the year, scoring 2 runs and driving in 2 (71). It is shaping up as a tasty playoff series , and I hope we get it!!
In Louisville, Freddy Galvis (.325) had 3 hits, including a double, and scored a run for the IronPigs in their 6-5 win over the Bats. Domonic Brown added an RBI double to the cause, and Justin DeFratus picked up his 5th save, throwing a 1-2-3 9th inning (2 Ks).
In Zebulon, Quintin Berry (.304) extended his hitting streak to 15 games on Wednesday, with a hit and a walk, and scored a run in the Mudcats' 2-1 win over Jacksonville..................In Salt Lake City, Kyle Drabek looked a little better, throwing 6.2 innings for Las Vegas, and allowing just 1 run. He did give up 8 hits and 3 walks, but seemed to make the big pitch when he needed to. For Kyle, it was his 4th win for the 51s, and it lowers his AAA ERA to 6.51................In Fresno, Adrian Cardenas (.315) had 2 hits, stole a base (#10) and scored 2 runs for Sacramento, but the River Cats were beat by the Grizzlies, 14-6.
The Houston Astros have placed Sergio Escalona on the 15-day DL, retroactive to August 22, with left elbow tendinitis .
Jesse Biddle won his 7th game of the year for Lakewood, throwing 5 1-hit innings for the BlueClaws in their 5-1 win over the Shorebirds. Hector Neris followed Biddle with 3 innings on no-hit (1 walk) baseball himself!! Carlos Alonso (.322) had a double and a 2-run home run, Anthony Hewitt added 2 hits and an RBI, and Jim Murphy drove in his team-leading 76th run. The BlueClaws (32-26 in the second half) have won 4 in a row, and 8 of 10, but are still 3 games behind Kannapolis with 11 to play.
In Clearwater, Jonathan Pettibone was great again (7 IP, 1 run, 3 hits, NO walks, 5KS), but the Threshers came up short in a 2-1 loss to Brevard County. With Dunedin winning again, Clearwater is 4 games back with 14 to play.
In New Britain, Mike Spidale (.321) and Matt Rizzotti (.290) had 2 hits each, as Reading defeated the Rock Cats, 4-2. Mike Cisco (8-0, 1.63) picked up the win in relief, with 3.1 innings of no-hit ball (2 walks). Chris Kissock recorded the final 2 outs for his first save. Reading (67-63) now leads New Britain by 2 games for the final playoff spot. The R-Phils have won 7 of 10, and trail first place New Hampshire by 4 games. The Fisher Cats bombed Trenton 16-3 last night. Anthony Gose (.253) had 2 singles, a triple, a walk, stole a base (#61), scored 2 runs and drove in 2. Travis d'Arnaud (.321) added 2 hits, including his 19th home run of the year, scoring 2 runs and driving in 2 (71). It is shaping up as a tasty playoff series , and I hope we get it!!
In Louisville, Freddy Galvis (.325) had 3 hits, including a double, and scored a run for the IronPigs in their 6-5 win over the Bats. Domonic Brown added an RBI double to the cause, and Justin DeFratus picked up his 5th save, throwing a 1-2-3 9th inning (2 Ks).
In Zebulon, Quintin Berry (.304) extended his hitting streak to 15 games on Wednesday, with a hit and a walk, and scored a run in the Mudcats' 2-1 win over Jacksonville..................In Salt Lake City, Kyle Drabek looked a little better, throwing 6.2 innings for Las Vegas, and allowing just 1 run. He did give up 8 hits and 3 walks, but seemed to make the big pitch when he needed to. For Kyle, it was his 4th win for the 51s, and it lowers his AAA ERA to 6.51................In Fresno, Adrian Cardenas (.315) had 2 hits, stole a base (#10) and scored 2 runs for Sacramento, but the River Cats were beat by the Grizzlies, 14-6.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Worley & Simon excellent
Vance Worley won his 9th game of the season in Philadelphia Tuesday, defeating the Mets, 9-4. Worley went 7 strong innings, and after working of of serious trouble in each of the first 2 frames, settled down to allow just 1 run on 5 hits and a walk. Vance (9-1, 2.65) struck out 9 Mets, and if it were not for Atlanta's Craig Kimbrel, would have be in the running for rookie of the year. Mike Stutes (3.75) threw the final 2 innings, and gave up 3 runs on 4 hits including a home to Lucas Duda. John Mayberry hit his 12th home run, his 2nd in 2 night, and Ben Francisco added 3 hits for the Phillies.
Even better than Vance, Alfredo Simon threw 8 strong innings in Minnesota, leading the Orioles to an 8-1 win over the Twins. Simon (4-6, 4.30) allowed just 1 run on 3 hits and 1 walk, and struck out 8 for Baltimore.
The 2 wins make a total of 76 for the HomeSide.
In Cleveland, the Indians and Mainers split a doubleheader. The Indians scored 3 in the 9th to take the open, 7-5, but the Mariners came back for a 12-7 win in the nightcap. Both Jason Donald and Lou Marson drove in a run in the second game for Cleveland........In Chicago, Michael Bourn (.302) had a hit and stole 2 more bases to increase his major league leading total to 47, as the Braves edged the Cubs, 5-4.
Even better than Vance, Alfredo Simon threw 8 strong innings in Minnesota, leading the Orioles to an 8-1 win over the Twins. Simon (4-6, 4.30) allowed just 1 run on 3 hits and 1 walk, and struck out 8 for Baltimore.
The 2 wins make a total of 76 for the HomeSide.
In Cleveland, the Indians and Mainers split a doubleheader. The Indians scored 3 in the 9th to take the open, 7-5, but the Mariners came back for a 12-7 win in the nightcap. Both Jason Donald and Lou Marson drove in a run in the second game for Cleveland........In Chicago, Michael Bourn (.302) had a hit and stole 2 more bases to increase his major league leading total to 47, as the Braves edged the Cubs, 5-4.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Marson's 3 hits not enough for Tribe
In Cleveland, Lou Marson had 3 hits and drove in a run for the Indians, but the Mariners topped Cleveland, 3-2. The Indians have now lost 4 in a row, and are 5.5 games behind the surging Tigers.............In Atlanta, Michael Bourn (.302) was 1 for 4 as the Braves shut out the Cubs, 3-0 behind Jair Jurrjens, solidifying their hold on the wild card lead.............In Philadelphia, Carlos Ruiz (.273) had his 3rd consecutive 2-hit game, driving in 2 runs in the Phillies' 10-0 beating of the Mets. Cliff Lee won his 14th game, and John Mayberry and Hunter Pence homered.
In Salisbury, the BlueClaws defeated the Shorebirds, 4-2. Carlos Alonoso (.327, double RBI) , Zack Collier ( single, double, walk, 2 RBI, stole home!) and Anthony Hewitt (2 stolen bases for team leading 34) had 2 hits each for Lakewood. Lisalberto Bonilla went 6 solid innings, allowing just 1 run on 6 hits and 1 walk to improve to 4-4, 2.83 on the season. Lendy Castillo surrendered an UNearned run on 1 hit in 2 innings, and Ryan Duke and Jay Johnson finished it off. The BlueClaws are now 30-26 in the second half, 4 games behind Kannapolis, with 13 games left.
In New Britain, Reading won their 5th straight game, 7-3 over the Rock Cats. The R-Phils scored 4 in the top of the 1st and never looked back. Tuffy Gosewisch (.261, single, double, RBI), Mike Spidale (.317), Matt Rizzotti (single, double, RBI # 72), and Brent Clevlen all had 2 hits for Reading, who have pulled tho within 3 game of first place New Hampshire, who dropped their 4th game in a row. Anthony Gose hit his 14th home run for the Fisher Cats, who were 4-3 losers at home to Trenton. Trenton trails Reading by 1.5 games for the final playoff spot.
In Lexington, Domingo Santana hit his 9th home run of the year, a 2-run shot, in the Legends' 5-4 loss to Asheville..............In Zebulon, Quintin Berry (.301) extended his hitting streak to 13 games in a row with a hit and an RBI for Carolina, but the Mudcats lost to the Suns, 8-4...........In Huntsville, the Stars were edged out 3-2 by the Barons. Darren Byrd (3.30) threw 3 solid innings in relief, allowing just 1 hit and striking out 3 for Huntsville.............In Colorado Springs, Jesus Merchan did not start for the SkySox, but came on later, and had a walk and scored a run in the 3-run 10th inning rally to give the Sox a 9-7 win over Salt Lake...............In Tucson, Josh Outman won his 8th game for Sacramento with 5 good inning, allowing just 1 earned run (4 overall) on 6 hits and 1 walk, striking out 7 in the River Cats' 11-9 win over the Padres. Adrian Cardenas (.313) had a single, a double, drove in a run and scored 2 more, and Michael Taylor added a hit, a walk, a stole base, and an RBI for Sacramento.
In Salisbury, the BlueClaws defeated the Shorebirds, 4-2. Carlos Alonoso (.327, double RBI) , Zack Collier ( single, double, walk, 2 RBI, stole home!) and Anthony Hewitt (2 stolen bases for team leading 34) had 2 hits each for Lakewood. Lisalberto Bonilla went 6 solid innings, allowing just 1 run on 6 hits and 1 walk to improve to 4-4, 2.83 on the season. Lendy Castillo surrendered an UNearned run on 1 hit in 2 innings, and Ryan Duke and Jay Johnson finished it off. The BlueClaws are now 30-26 in the second half, 4 games behind Kannapolis, with 13 games left.
In New Britain, Reading won their 5th straight game, 7-3 over the Rock Cats. The R-Phils scored 4 in the top of the 1st and never looked back. Tuffy Gosewisch (.261, single, double, RBI), Mike Spidale (.317), Matt Rizzotti (single, double, RBI # 72), and Brent Clevlen all had 2 hits for Reading, who have pulled tho within 3 game of first place New Hampshire, who dropped their 4th game in a row. Anthony Gose hit his 14th home run for the Fisher Cats, who were 4-3 losers at home to Trenton. Trenton trails Reading by 1.5 games for the final playoff spot.
In Lexington, Domingo Santana hit his 9th home run of the year, a 2-run shot, in the Legends' 5-4 loss to Asheville..............In Zebulon, Quintin Berry (.301) extended his hitting streak to 13 games in a row with a hit and an RBI for Carolina, but the Mudcats lost to the Suns, 8-4...........In Huntsville, the Stars were edged out 3-2 by the Barons. Darren Byrd (3.30) threw 3 solid innings in relief, allowing just 1 hit and striking out 3 for Huntsville.............In Colorado Springs, Jesus Merchan did not start for the SkySox, but came on later, and had a walk and scored a run in the 3-run 10th inning rally to give the Sox a 9-7 win over Salt Lake...............In Tucson, Josh Outman won his 8th game for Sacramento with 5 good inning, allowing just 1 earned run (4 overall) on 6 hits and 1 walk, striking out 7 in the River Cats' 11-9 win over the Padres. Adrian Cardenas (.313) had a single, a double, drove in a run and scored 2 more, and Michael Taylor added a hit, a walk, a stole base, and an RBI for Sacramento.
Monday, August 22, 2011
some Sunday notes
Quintin Berry (.302) extended his hitting streak to 12 games, picking up 2 of the Mudcats' 5 hits on the day. "Q" was the difference, or as I like to call him "The Catalyst". On base 3 different times, he stole 4 bases (38) and scored the only 2 runs in a 2-0 Carolina win over Jacksonville.
In Iowa City, Jay Happ threw 7 1-hit innings for the Oklahoma City RedHawks to record to 4-0 victory. Jay walked 3 and struck out 6, and has walked 3 in each of his 3 starts with Oklahoma City.
In Tucson, Michael Taylor (.277) had a single, a double, scored a run and drove in another, and Adrian Cardenas (.312) had a hit and a walk, scored a run and drove in 2 for Sacramento in the River Cat's 11-6 win over the Padres.
In Iowa City, Jay Happ threw 7 1-hit innings for the Oklahoma City RedHawks to record to 4-0 victory. Jay walked 3 and struck out 6, and has walked 3 in each of his 3 starts with Oklahoma City.
In Tucson, Michael Taylor (.277) had a single, a double, scored a run and drove in another, and Adrian Cardenas (.312) had a hit and a walk, scored a run and drove in 2 for Sacramento in the River Cat's 11-6 win over the Padres.
Cloyd fans 10 as R-Phils sweep
Tyler Cloyd struck out 10 hitters in 7 shut out innings for the Reading Phillies on Sunday, and the R-Phils won a game in which they got just 3 hits, 3-1 over Altoona. Cloyd (5-3, 2.90 for Reading) is coming into his own with Reading, handling the mid-season promotion from Clearwater to rise to the challenge. He allowed just 4 hits and 1 walk on Sunday, and got full value for his team's 3 hits. Home runs by Carlos Rivero (#15) and Brent Clevlen (his 4th in 17 games with the team) accounted for all the runs.
Reading is now 65-62, 1 game ahead of New Britain, who just took 3 in a row from first place New Hampshire. The Phillies are in New Britain for a huge 3-game set starting Monday night.
Reading is now 65-62, 1 game ahead of New Britain, who just took 3 in a row from first place New Hampshire. The Phillies are in New Britain for a huge 3-game set starting Monday night.
13 wins for Buchanan
David Buchanan tossed 6 strong innings, winning his 2nd game for the Threshers as Clearwater defeated the Flying Tigers, 7-1 in Lakeland Sunday. Buchanan (2-1 for Clearwater, 13-6 overall) allowed just 1 run on 7 hits and 1 walk, striking out five in the process. David has been very good all year, walking just 38 hitters in over 148 innings pitched. Eric Pettis, Andy Loomis and Juan Sosa each threw a shut out inning. Red hot Brandon Tripp (.340) had 3 more hits, including 2 doubles and 2 RBI. (He is just too good for that league-move 'em up!). Cyle Hankerd and Cesar Hernandez also had 3 hits each.
The Threshers are in 3rd place, trailing fist place Dunedin by 3.5, and 2nd place Tampa by 2 games, with 14 games to play. Clearwater plays Dunedin in the final 4 games.
The Threshers are in 3rd place, trailing fist place Dunedin by 3.5, and 2nd place Tampa by 2 games, with 14 games to play. Clearwater plays Dunedin in the final 4 games.
Floyd shut down Rangers; Schwimer debuts
In Chicago, Gavin Floyd threw 7 shut out innings against Rangers, holding that heavy hitting line-up to a mere 3 hits, walking 1 and striking out 6 en route to his 11th win of the year in the Sox' 10-0 victory. Chicago is now 5 games behind front running Detroit, who completed the sweep of the Indians with an 8-7 win in the Motor City. In that game, Jason Donald had 2 hits and scored a run, and Lou Marson had a hit and a walk, and also scored for the Tribe. The sweep leaves Cleveland 4.5 games out of first, as the race heats up for the final 5 weeks of the season.
In Atlanta, the Braves topped the Diamondbacks, 1-0. Michael Bourn (.303) had 1 hits in 4 at bats and was thrown out trying to steal home. In Houston, Sergio Escalona (3.00) recorded 2 outs, and allowed 1 hit in the Astros' 11-inning 6-4 loss to the Giants.
In Washington, the Nationals took 2 of 3 from the Phillies with a 5-4 win in 10 innings. Carlos Ruiz (.270) hit his 5th home run, 1 of 2 hits for him on the day, scoring 2 runs and driving in 2. Mike Schwimer made his debut, coming on for Roy Halladay after a long delay, and threw 3 innings, allowing 1 run on 2 hits, NO walks, striking out 4. Antonio Bastardo (1.48) threw the 9th inning and allowed a 2-out game tying home run to Ian Desmond.
The win by Gavin Floyd was the 74th for the HomeSide.
In Atlanta, the Braves topped the Diamondbacks, 1-0. Michael Bourn (.303) had 1 hits in 4 at bats and was thrown out trying to steal home. In Houston, Sergio Escalona (3.00) recorded 2 outs, and allowed 1 hit in the Astros' 11-inning 6-4 loss to the Giants.
In Washington, the Nationals took 2 of 3 from the Phillies with a 5-4 win in 10 innings. Carlos Ruiz (.270) hit his 5th home run, 1 of 2 hits for him on the day, scoring 2 runs and driving in 2. Mike Schwimer made his debut, coming on for Roy Halladay after a long delay, and threw 3 innings, allowing 1 run on 2 hits, NO walks, striking out 4. Antonio Bastardo (1.48) threw the 9th inning and allowed a 2-out game tying home run to Ian Desmond.
The win by Gavin Floyd was the 74th for the HomeSide.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Oswalt shines
In Washington, Carlos Ruiz (.267) had 2 hits and a walk, and scored 2 runs to back fine pitching from Roy Oswalt, and the Phillies beat the Nationals, 5-0. Mike Stutes (3.33) threw a 1-2-3 9th inning to finish it off............In Houston, the Astros made it 4 wins in a row with a 7-5 victory over the Giants. Sergio Escalona (3.08) recorded 5 outs, 3 with strike outs, but did give up a run on a home run by San Francisco's Aubrey Huff....................In Atlanta, Michael Bourn (.304) had 2 more hits and scored twice for the Braves in their 8-1 thrashing of the Diamondbacks.
CARDENAS, MALONEY STILL SMOKIN'
In Tucson Saturday night, Adrian Cardenas (.312) had 4 hits, including a double, a walk, scored a run and drove in 3 more to lead the Sacramento River Cats to a 9-5 win over the Padres. Adrian is 12 for his last 21 (.571) and is hitting .455 over the last 10. Can you say "September Call-up"?
Michael Taylor (.275) added 2 hits, 2 runs and 2 RBI for the Cats.................In Toledo, Matt Maloney was his old awesome self, throwing 7 shut out innings for Louisville, improving to 5-1, 3.07 with the Bats. Matt scattered 8 hits and 1 walk, in the 12-1 victory for Louisville, finding himself since being reassigned.
In Lakeland, the Flying Tigers topped the Threshers, 7-3. Brody Colvin (2-8, 5.02) struggled again, giving up 7 runs on 10 hits and 1 walk, striking out 2 in just 5 innings of work. Ebelin Lugo (2 IP, 2 hits 1 walk, 2 Ks) and Chance Chapman (1-2-3) tossed scoreless relief. Jiwan James (.271) and Brandon Tripp (.326) had 2 hits each for Clearwater, who slip 3.5 games behind Dunedin.
In Reading, the R-Phils scored 4 in the bottom of the 9th inning off Mike Dubee (2-6, 3.27) to steal a 7-6 win over Altoona, and take sole possession of the final playoff spot! Steve Singleton (.300) had 3 hits, including 2 doubles, and Matt Rizzoti (.287) and Tuffy Gosewisch (.261) added 2 hits each. BJ Rosenberg (4.59) and Chris Kissock (5.20) gave up 3 runs each, but Jacob Diekman (3.05) tossed 2 scoreless innings, setting up the game winning rally.
The IronPigs have got a piece of first place, thanks to a 3-1 win in Indianapolis. Great pitching from Nate Bump (5 IP, 4 hits, 1 UNearned run, NO walks), Joe Savery (2 IP, 2 hits, 2 KS) and Justin DeFratus (2 IP, 2 hits, 3 KS, 3rd SAVE).
In Stockton, Jonathan Singleton hit his 4th home run since being traded (#13 overall) to help the JetHawks to a 3-0 win over the Ports.................In Springdale, Edgar Garcia (2.96) recorded his 4th save of the year for the Naturals, throwing 3 scoreless innings in Northwest Arkansas' 6-3 win over Midland...............In a wild one in Chattanooga, the Lookouts outscored the Mudcats, 15-14. Quintin Berry (.299) had 2 more hits, drove in a run and scored a run for Carolina, and now has an 11-game hitting streak active!...............In Pearl, the Braves defeated the Stars, 3-1. Jesus Sanchez (3-6, 4.84) was the starter for Huntsville, throwing 5.1 innings, and giving up 3 runs on 8 hits and 1 walk, taking the loss. Darren Byrd (3.48) relieved him, getting 2 outs, but allowing an inherited runner to score................In Omaha, Robinson Tejeda (3.55) made his first appearance in 8 days, throwing 3 pitches and getting 1 out for the Storm Chasers in their 4-1 loss to Nashville. Omaha has a 5 game lead in the division and appears playoff bound!..................The trade of Jesus Merchan to the Rockies has worked out nicely for him. Playing everyday since he got there, Merchan is hitting .385 for the Sky Sox in 13 games, raising his season number to .291. He had a double and a walk in the Sox' 5-4, 10-inning win over Salt Lake............In Rochester, the Yankees defeated the Red Wings, 6-4. Greg Golson (.267) seems to be coming around, picking up 2 hits in the game.
In New Britain, the Rock Cats took a 5-4 squeaker from the Fisher Cats. The Rock Cats are 1 game behind Reading in the race for the final playoff spot. Kevin Howard (.323) had 2 hits and scored a run for New Hampshire. (It appears the Blue Jays have assigned Howard to the Fisher Cats to help them make their playoff run, but in my opinion, the veteran is clearly a "ringer" on the AA roster, and should be back in AAA. Maybe he has agreed to this in exchange for a September call-up after the Eastern League Playoffs.)
CARDENAS, MALONEY STILL SMOKIN'
In Tucson Saturday night, Adrian Cardenas (.312) had 4 hits, including a double, a walk, scored a run and drove in 3 more to lead the Sacramento River Cats to a 9-5 win over the Padres. Adrian is 12 for his last 21 (.571) and is hitting .455 over the last 10. Can you say "September Call-up"?
Michael Taylor (.275) added 2 hits, 2 runs and 2 RBI for the Cats.................In Toledo, Matt Maloney was his old awesome self, throwing 7 shut out innings for Louisville, improving to 5-1, 3.07 with the Bats. Matt scattered 8 hits and 1 walk, in the 12-1 victory for Louisville, finding himself since being reassigned.
In Lakeland, the Flying Tigers topped the Threshers, 7-3. Brody Colvin (2-8, 5.02) struggled again, giving up 7 runs on 10 hits and 1 walk, striking out 2 in just 5 innings of work. Ebelin Lugo (2 IP, 2 hits 1 walk, 2 Ks) and Chance Chapman (1-2-3) tossed scoreless relief. Jiwan James (.271) and Brandon Tripp (.326) had 2 hits each for Clearwater, who slip 3.5 games behind Dunedin.
In Reading, the R-Phils scored 4 in the bottom of the 9th inning off Mike Dubee (2-6, 3.27) to steal a 7-6 win over Altoona, and take sole possession of the final playoff spot! Steve Singleton (.300) had 3 hits, including 2 doubles, and Matt Rizzoti (.287) and Tuffy Gosewisch (.261) added 2 hits each. BJ Rosenberg (4.59) and Chris Kissock (5.20) gave up 3 runs each, but Jacob Diekman (3.05) tossed 2 scoreless innings, setting up the game winning rally.
The IronPigs have got a piece of first place, thanks to a 3-1 win in Indianapolis. Great pitching from Nate Bump (5 IP, 4 hits, 1 UNearned run, NO walks), Joe Savery (2 IP, 2 hits, 2 KS) and Justin DeFratus (2 IP, 2 hits, 3 KS, 3rd SAVE).
In Stockton, Jonathan Singleton hit his 4th home run since being traded (#13 overall) to help the JetHawks to a 3-0 win over the Ports.................In Springdale, Edgar Garcia (2.96) recorded his 4th save of the year for the Naturals, throwing 3 scoreless innings in Northwest Arkansas' 6-3 win over Midland...............In a wild one in Chattanooga, the Lookouts outscored the Mudcats, 15-14. Quintin Berry (.299) had 2 more hits, drove in a run and scored a run for Carolina, and now has an 11-game hitting streak active!...............In Pearl, the Braves defeated the Stars, 3-1. Jesus Sanchez (3-6, 4.84) was the starter for Huntsville, throwing 5.1 innings, and giving up 3 runs on 8 hits and 1 walk, taking the loss. Darren Byrd (3.48) relieved him, getting 2 outs, but allowing an inherited runner to score................In Omaha, Robinson Tejeda (3.55) made his first appearance in 8 days, throwing 3 pitches and getting 1 out for the Storm Chasers in their 4-1 loss to Nashville. Omaha has a 5 game lead in the division and appears playoff bound!..................The trade of Jesus Merchan to the Rockies has worked out nicely for him. Playing everyday since he got there, Merchan is hitting .385 for the Sky Sox in 13 games, raising his season number to .291. He had a double and a walk in the Sox' 5-4, 10-inning win over Salt Lake............In Rochester, the Yankees defeated the Red Wings, 6-4. Greg Golson (.267) seems to be coming around, picking up 2 hits in the game.
In New Britain, the Rock Cats took a 5-4 squeaker from the Fisher Cats. The Rock Cats are 1 game behind Reading in the race for the final playoff spot. Kevin Howard (.323) had 2 hits and scored a run for New Hampshire. (It appears the Blue Jays have assigned Howard to the Fisher Cats to help them make their playoff run, but in my opinion, the veteran is clearly a "ringer" on the AA roster, and should be back in AAA. Maybe he has agreed to this in exchange for a September call-up after the Eastern League Playoffs.)
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Phillies fall in 9th
Friday night in Washington, the Nats shocked the Phillies with 6 in the 9th to take an 8-4 win. Ryan Howard (.256) had a single and a walk, scored a run and drove in #96, and Carlos Ruiz (.263) had a single and a double and drove in a run. Kyle Kendrick pitched the first 6 innings after a 2-hour delay knocked Roy Oswalt from the start. Kendrick (3.24) allowed just 2 runs on 5 hitys and a walk, and left the game with a 4-2 lead. Antonio Bastardo (1.32) threw another 1-2-3 frame, picking up his 14th hold..........In Atlanta, Michael Bourn (.303) led off the game with his 2nd home run, 1 of his 2 hits on the night, giving the Braves a lead they never gave up in Atlanta's 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
COSART BRILLIANT, BUT STILL WINLESS
Jarred Cosart threw 6 1-hit innings of shut out ball, walking 2 and striking out 5 for Corpus Christi in the Hooks' 4-1, 12-inning loss to Arkansas. Cosart has been fantastic since being traded, throwing 4 times for the Astros' affiliate, 3 of those being brilliant. He has yet to pick up a victory. Josh Zeid (7.88) has not enjoyed the same success. Josh recorded the final 2 outs in the game, allowing a run on a hit and 2 walks. Jonathan Villar (.227) was 0 for 6 on the day for the Hooks.............In Hickory, Domingo Santana hit his 8th home run of the season, and his first with the Legends, as Lexington won the second game of a doubleheader with the Crawdads, 4-2. Domingo had 3 hits and 2 RBI on the night, and is hitting .375 in 4 games since joining the Legends earlier this week..........In Lakeland, Jeremy Barnes hit his 9th home run of the year in the 11th inning to give the Threshers a 1-0 victory over the Flying Tigers. Julio Rodriguez dropped his ERA to 2.99 with 7 shut out innings, scattering 6 hits and striking out 9 in the process. Colby Shreve (1.50) struck out 4 in his 3 scoreless frames to pick up the win, his first since his promotion. Clearwater stays 2.5 games behind front-running Dunedin.
HYATT WINS #11
In Reading, Mike Spidale (.321, 3 runs), Steve Singleton (.292, 2 doubles, 2 runs, 2 RBI) and Derrick Mitchell (.272, 3 doubles, RBI, run scored) all had 3 hits for Reading. Tuffy Gosewisch belted his 13th home run, and Matt Rizzotti drove in 2 runs to take his team leading total to 71 in Reading's 11-1 win over visiting Altoona. Austin Hyatt (11-6, 3.94) was great, allowing just 2 hits and 1 UNearned run in his 6 innings, walking 2 and striking out 6 before giving the ball to Mike Cisco, who finished the game. Cisco earned his 3rd save with 3 shut out frames, just 1 hit and 1 walk allowed.
In Rochester, Freddy Galvis (.317) had 2 more hits and scored a run for the IronPigs, in Lehigh Valley's 8-5 loss to the Red Wings. Andrew Carpenter tossed 2 shut out innings and Mike Zagurski added another for the Pigs.
In Chattanooga, Quintin Berry (.298) extended his hitting streak to 10 games with 2 more hits for the Mudcats. Berry also had a walk, scored 2 runs and stole his 34th base of the year, but the Mudcats lost to the Lookouts, 6-5. Will Savage (12-4, 3.63) started for the Lookouts, and lasted 5 innings, allowing 3 runs on 3 hits and 3 walks, and picking up no decision.
In Sacramento, Adrian Cardenas (.306) had 3 more hits for the River Cats, scoring 2 runs and stealing his 6th base of the year, helping the Cats to a 7-0 win over the Isotopes.
In New Orleans, Jesus Merchan came back with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and had a hit against his former team. Jesus was traded from the Zephyrs on August 6, and has caught on with the Sox, hitting .395 in 12 games since moving over.
Kyle Drabek's season to deteriorate. Kyle made it just 3.1 innings in Memphis Friday, allowing 6 runs on 5 hits and 6 walks, falling to 3-3 with a 7.10 ERA since reporting to Las Vegas. Maybe the Blue Jays rushed him a bit. DUH!!
COSART BRILLIANT, BUT STILL WINLESS
Jarred Cosart threw 6 1-hit innings of shut out ball, walking 2 and striking out 5 for Corpus Christi in the Hooks' 4-1, 12-inning loss to Arkansas. Cosart has been fantastic since being traded, throwing 4 times for the Astros' affiliate, 3 of those being brilliant. He has yet to pick up a victory. Josh Zeid (7.88) has not enjoyed the same success. Josh recorded the final 2 outs in the game, allowing a run on a hit and 2 walks. Jonathan Villar (.227) was 0 for 6 on the day for the Hooks.............In Hickory, Domingo Santana hit his 8th home run of the season, and his first with the Legends, as Lexington won the second game of a doubleheader with the Crawdads, 4-2. Domingo had 3 hits and 2 RBI on the night, and is hitting .375 in 4 games since joining the Legends earlier this week..........In Lakeland, Jeremy Barnes hit his 9th home run of the year in the 11th inning to give the Threshers a 1-0 victory over the Flying Tigers. Julio Rodriguez dropped his ERA to 2.99 with 7 shut out innings, scattering 6 hits and striking out 9 in the process. Colby Shreve (1.50) struck out 4 in his 3 scoreless frames to pick up the win, his first since his promotion. Clearwater stays 2.5 games behind front-running Dunedin.
HYATT WINS #11
In Reading, Mike Spidale (.321, 3 runs), Steve Singleton (.292, 2 doubles, 2 runs, 2 RBI) and Derrick Mitchell (.272, 3 doubles, RBI, run scored) all had 3 hits for Reading. Tuffy Gosewisch belted his 13th home run, and Matt Rizzotti drove in 2 runs to take his team leading total to 71 in Reading's 11-1 win over visiting Altoona. Austin Hyatt (11-6, 3.94) was great, allowing just 2 hits and 1 UNearned run in his 6 innings, walking 2 and striking out 6 before giving the ball to Mike Cisco, who finished the game. Cisco earned his 3rd save with 3 shut out frames, just 1 hit and 1 walk allowed.
In Rochester, Freddy Galvis (.317) had 2 more hits and scored a run for the IronPigs, in Lehigh Valley's 8-5 loss to the Red Wings. Andrew Carpenter tossed 2 shut out innings and Mike Zagurski added another for the Pigs.
In Chattanooga, Quintin Berry (.298) extended his hitting streak to 10 games with 2 more hits for the Mudcats. Berry also had a walk, scored 2 runs and stole his 34th base of the year, but the Mudcats lost to the Lookouts, 6-5. Will Savage (12-4, 3.63) started for the Lookouts, and lasted 5 innings, allowing 3 runs on 3 hits and 3 walks, and picking up no decision.
In Sacramento, Adrian Cardenas (.306) had 3 more hits for the River Cats, scoring 2 runs and stealing his 6th base of the year, helping the Cats to a 7-0 win over the Isotopes.
In New Orleans, Jesus Merchan came back with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and had a hit against his former team. Jesus was traded from the Zephyrs on August 6, and has caught on with the Sox, hitting .395 in 12 games since moving over.
Kyle Drabek's season to deteriorate. Kyle made it just 3.1 innings in Memphis Friday, allowing 6 runs on 5 hits and 6 walks, falling to 3-3 with a 7.10 ERA since reporting to Las Vegas. Maybe the Blue Jays rushed him a bit. DUH!!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
playoff race update
This morning finds New Britian, Trenton, and Reading all tied at 61-62. Only 1 of these 3 will make the playoffs.
The IronPigs are 71-55, and trail Pawtucket by 1 game for the division title. They have a 2.5 game advantage over Gwinnett in the wild card race.
The IronPigs are 71-55, and trail Pawtucket by 1 game for the division title. They have a 2.5 game advantage over Gwinnett in the wild card race.
Wednesday's winners and losers
In Philadelphia Wednesday, the Phillies blasted the Diamondbacks, 9-2 with 7 late runs. Ryan Howard (.255) had a hit and scored a run and Antonio Bastardo (1.38) threw another 1-2-3 inning, using just 7 pitches! John Mayberry had 3 hits to pace the attack.
In Chicago, Fausto Carmona pitched the Indians to a 4-1 win over the White Sox, Lou Marson had a walk and scored a run for the Tribe......In Atlanta, Michael Bourn (.301) had a hit and scored twice for the Braves, but the Giants came out on top in that one, 7-5.......In Houston, Sergio Escalona (2.92) used just 1 pitch to retire his 1 hitter, picking up his 5th hold in the Astros' 4-3 win over the Cubs.
Tuesday night in Hagerstown, Domingo Sanatana had a hit and a walk in his debut for the Lexington Legends in the Lexington's 10-2 loss to the Suns. Domingo did not play on Wednesday......In Lancaster, Jonathan Singleton had a hit and drove in 2 runs for the JethHawks in their 7-3 loss to Modesto. Singleton now has 55 RBI on the year, 8 since the trade...........In Corpus Christi, Jonathan Villar had a walk, stole a base, and scored a run, and Josh Zeid threw a 1-2-3 9th inning in the Hooks' 7-1 win over the Travelers..................In Chattanooga, Quintin Berry (.293) had a double and walk, scoring a run and driving in another for the Mudcats in the Lookouts' 7-6 win. The hit extend's Berry's hitting streak to 8 games in a row............In Altoona, the Curve and the Fisher Cats split a doubleheader. In the opener, a 5-4 win for the Curve, Travis d'Arnaud (.323) had 2 hits and 2 RBI, including his team best 18th home run, Anthony Gose had a hit and a walk, stole 2 more bases (that's 54) and scored 2 runs, and Kevin Howard
picked up a hit and a walk, and drove in 2 runs. d'Arnaud had another hit and 2 more RBI (65) in the nightcap, a 6-3, come-from-behind win for the Cats.......In Scranton, Greg Golson (.266) hit his 7th home run of the year, but the Yankees lost to Durham, 3-2.
The streaky Lakewood BlueClaws won their third straight over Delmarva Wednesday, and are still clinging to playoff hopes. The Claws are 27-25 , and just 3.5 games behind Kannapolis. They open a 4-game set with Greensboro tonight, looking for some revenge after the Grasshoppers swept them 4 in a row last week in North Carolina.
In Clearwater, Dunedin beat the Threshers and Trevor May (9-7), 10-2. Clearwater managed just 3 hits in the game, losing their 5th straight. The Threshers, like the BlueClaws, find themselves 3.5 games out of first with the season dwindling away.
In Reading the Portland Sea Dogs took both games from the Phillies, 5-4 and 5-3. Matt Rizzotti (.285) had 2 hits in the opener, Mike Spidale (.321) had 3 hits in the second game, and Carlos Rivero homered in each contest.
In Allentown, the IronPigs defeated Andy Baldwin and the Rochester Red Wings, 3-2. Baldwin (6-11, 5.49) went 6 innings, allowing 3 runs on 7 hits and 1 walk, striking out 10 along the way. Joe Savery got the last 5 outs for Lehigh Valley, picking up his 1st save.
In Chicago, Fausto Carmona pitched the Indians to a 4-1 win over the White Sox, Lou Marson had a walk and scored a run for the Tribe......In Atlanta, Michael Bourn (.301) had a hit and scored twice for the Braves, but the Giants came out on top in that one, 7-5.......In Houston, Sergio Escalona (2.92) used just 1 pitch to retire his 1 hitter, picking up his 5th hold in the Astros' 4-3 win over the Cubs.
Tuesday night in Hagerstown, Domingo Sanatana had a hit and a walk in his debut for the Lexington Legends in the Lexington's 10-2 loss to the Suns. Domingo did not play on Wednesday......In Lancaster, Jonathan Singleton had a hit and drove in 2 runs for the JethHawks in their 7-3 loss to Modesto. Singleton now has 55 RBI on the year, 8 since the trade...........In Corpus Christi, Jonathan Villar had a walk, stole a base, and scored a run, and Josh Zeid threw a 1-2-3 9th inning in the Hooks' 7-1 win over the Travelers..................In Chattanooga, Quintin Berry (.293) had a double and walk, scoring a run and driving in another for the Mudcats in the Lookouts' 7-6 win. The hit extend's Berry's hitting streak to 8 games in a row............In Altoona, the Curve and the Fisher Cats split a doubleheader. In the opener, a 5-4 win for the Curve, Travis d'Arnaud (.323) had 2 hits and 2 RBI, including his team best 18th home run, Anthony Gose had a hit and a walk, stole 2 more bases (that's 54) and scored 2 runs, and Kevin Howard
picked up a hit and a walk, and drove in 2 runs. d'Arnaud had another hit and 2 more RBI (65) in the nightcap, a 6-3, come-from-behind win for the Cats.......In Scranton, Greg Golson (.266) hit his 7th home run of the year, but the Yankees lost to Durham, 3-2.
The streaky Lakewood BlueClaws won their third straight over Delmarva Wednesday, and are still clinging to playoff hopes. The Claws are 27-25 , and just 3.5 games behind Kannapolis. They open a 4-game set with Greensboro tonight, looking for some revenge after the Grasshoppers swept them 4 in a row last week in North Carolina.
In Clearwater, Dunedin beat the Threshers and Trevor May (9-7), 10-2. Clearwater managed just 3 hits in the game, losing their 5th straight. The Threshers, like the BlueClaws, find themselves 3.5 games out of first with the season dwindling away.
In Reading the Portland Sea Dogs took both games from the Phillies, 5-4 and 5-3. Matt Rizzotti (.285) had 2 hits in the opener, Mike Spidale (.321) had 3 hits in the second game, and Carlos Rivero homered in each contest.
In Allentown, the IronPigs defeated Andy Baldwin and the Rochester Red Wings, 3-2. Baldwin (6-11, 5.49) went 6 innings, allowing 3 runs on 7 hits and 1 walk, striking out 10 along the way. Joe Savery got the last 5 outs for Lehigh Valley, picking up his 1st save.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Schwimer to the bigs
The first thing I notice this morning is Michael Schwimer has been called up to the Phillies. Schwimer was selected by the Phillies in the 2008 draft, and was promoted from Williamsport directly to Clearwater in 2009, skipping Lakewood. This year, he is 9-1 with the IronPigs, with 10 saves and a stellar 1.88 ERA in 46 games for Lehigh Valley. Good luck, Michael!!
The Diamondbacks scored 2 in the 9th inning in Philadelphia last night to defeat Roy Halladay (15-5) and the Phillies, 3-2. Carlos Ruiz had a hit and a walk, and Ryan Howard had just a walk in 4 plate appearances. Chase Utley had 3 hits and Halladay had 2............In Atlanta, the Braves beat the Giants, 2-1 in 11 innings. Michael Bourn (.302) had 3 walks, and an RBI single for the Braves.............In Houston, Sergio Escalona (2.96) retired 2 of the 3 hitters he faced, allowing a single but no runs, and the Astros scored 4 in the bottom of the 9th inning to shock to Cubs, 6-5.........In a wild one in Chicago, the White Sox beat the Indians, 8-7 in 14 innings. Gavin Floyd was the starter for the Sox, and got hit around. Gavin went 5.2 innings and gave up 5 runs on 5 hits, walking 1 and striking out 9. Jason Doanld, who had his hand broken by Floyd in preseason to really set back his sophomore season, drove in 2 runs for the Indians.
In Allentown, Freddy Galvis (.320 since promotion) continues to impress, with a double and run scored in the Pigs' 5-3 win over Rochester. Andrew Carpenter (1.67) recorded his 7th hold, and Mike Zagurski got his 11th save, even though they each gave up a run.
In Reading, a second straight win looks to have gotten things back on the right track. The R-Phils beat Portland 7-4 with strong pitching from Tyler Cloyd and a 5-run 6th inning rally. Cloyd was very strong for 6 innings, yielding just 1 run on 4 hits and 2 walks, striking out 6 to improve to 4-3, 3.14 since joining Reading. If you add in his numbers from Clearwater, he has 7 wins, 3.02 ERA in 125 total innings. The big hit was a 2-out, 3-run home run by Tuffy Gosewisch, his 11th of the year. Tuffy now has 55 RBI and is having a quietly consistent year. Brent Clevlen hit his 3rd home run in 11 games since joining the team, and added 2 more hits to the cause. Clevlen was let go by the Reds earlier this year.
In Clearwater, the Threshers lost 4-2, to first place Dunedin. It was the 4th loss in a row for Clearwater, and like Reading and Lakewood, the Threshers face a lethal losing streak at the most critical time of the season. David Buchanan made his 3rd start since his promotion, and battled through a not-so-easy 5 innings. Buchanan allowed 4 runs on 6 hits and a walk, before turning it over to Colby Shreve. Colby threw 2 shut out innings, keeping Clearwater in the game. Jiwan James (.273) had 2 hits, including his 4th home run.
In Sacramento, Adrian Cardenas (.305) had 4 hits, scoring a run and driving in another as the River Cats beat Albuquerque, 7-3..............In Chattanooga, Quintin Berry (.293) had 2 more hits, 2 walks, and scored 2 runs as the Mudcats edged the Lookouts. 9-8. It was the 3rd straight 2-hit game for "Q", and he is 11 for 30 (.367) during his current 7-game hitting streak...........In Oklahoma City, Jay Happ started for the RedHawks, and his control problems persist. Jay went 5 innings against Reno, allowing 4 runs (3 earned) on 6 hits and 3 walks, striking out 5, and receiving no decision in the RedHawks' 5-4 come from behind win..............In Pearl, Mississippi, Darren Byrd threw 3 scoreless innings for Huntsville in the Stars' 5-4 loss to the Braves. Byrd (3.14) gave up 2 hits and 4 walks, and let 1 of 2 inherited runners score before settling in.
The Diamondbacks scored 2 in the 9th inning in Philadelphia last night to defeat Roy Halladay (15-5) and the Phillies, 3-2. Carlos Ruiz had a hit and a walk, and Ryan Howard had just a walk in 4 plate appearances. Chase Utley had 3 hits and Halladay had 2............In Atlanta, the Braves beat the Giants, 2-1 in 11 innings. Michael Bourn (.302) had 3 walks, and an RBI single for the Braves.............In Houston, Sergio Escalona (2.96) retired 2 of the 3 hitters he faced, allowing a single but no runs, and the Astros scored 4 in the bottom of the 9th inning to shock to Cubs, 6-5.........In a wild one in Chicago, the White Sox beat the Indians, 8-7 in 14 innings. Gavin Floyd was the starter for the Sox, and got hit around. Gavin went 5.2 innings and gave up 5 runs on 5 hits, walking 1 and striking out 9. Jason Doanld, who had his hand broken by Floyd in preseason to really set back his sophomore season, drove in 2 runs for the Indians.
In Allentown, Freddy Galvis (.320 since promotion) continues to impress, with a double and run scored in the Pigs' 5-3 win over Rochester. Andrew Carpenter (1.67) recorded his 7th hold, and Mike Zagurski got his 11th save, even though they each gave up a run.
In Reading, a second straight win looks to have gotten things back on the right track. The R-Phils beat Portland 7-4 with strong pitching from Tyler Cloyd and a 5-run 6th inning rally. Cloyd was very strong for 6 innings, yielding just 1 run on 4 hits and 2 walks, striking out 6 to improve to 4-3, 3.14 since joining Reading. If you add in his numbers from Clearwater, he has 7 wins, 3.02 ERA in 125 total innings. The big hit was a 2-out, 3-run home run by Tuffy Gosewisch, his 11th of the year. Tuffy now has 55 RBI and is having a quietly consistent year. Brent Clevlen hit his 3rd home run in 11 games since joining the team, and added 2 more hits to the cause. Clevlen was let go by the Reds earlier this year.
In Clearwater, the Threshers lost 4-2, to first place Dunedin. It was the 4th loss in a row for Clearwater, and like Reading and Lakewood, the Threshers face a lethal losing streak at the most critical time of the season. David Buchanan made his 3rd start since his promotion, and battled through a not-so-easy 5 innings. Buchanan allowed 4 runs on 6 hits and a walk, before turning it over to Colby Shreve. Colby threw 2 shut out innings, keeping Clearwater in the game. Jiwan James (.273) had 2 hits, including his 4th home run.
In Sacramento, Adrian Cardenas (.305) had 4 hits, scoring a run and driving in another as the River Cats beat Albuquerque, 7-3..............In Chattanooga, Quintin Berry (.293) had 2 more hits, 2 walks, and scored 2 runs as the Mudcats edged the Lookouts. 9-8. It was the 3rd straight 2-hit game for "Q", and he is 11 for 30 (.367) during his current 7-game hitting streak...........In Oklahoma City, Jay Happ started for the RedHawks, and his control problems persist. Jay went 5 innings against Reno, allowing 4 runs (3 earned) on 6 hits and 3 walks, striking out 5, and receiving no decision in the RedHawks' 5-4 come from behind win..............In Pearl, Mississippi, Darren Byrd threw 3 scoreless innings for Huntsville in the Stars' 5-4 loss to the Braves. Byrd (3.14) gave up 2 hits and 4 walks, and let 1 of 2 inherited runners score before settling in.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Domingo Santana
The final player to be named in the Hunter Pence trade is Domingo Santana, who has left Lakewood for the Astros organization. The HomeSide wishes Domingo the best of luck, and we will be watching!!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Sunday's best
In Atlanta, Michael Bourn (.304) had 3 hits, a walk, scored a run, drove in 2, and stole 2 more bases (increasing his major league leading total to 45), but the Braves lost to the Cubs, 6-5.
In Altoona, it took 12 innings, but Reading ended the losing streak with a 5-4 win over the Curve. Matt Rizzotti (.284) had 3 hits, including 2 doubles, and a walk, and Mike Spidale (.314) added 2 more hits to lead the attack. Austin Hyatt was the starter, and gave the R-Phils 6 innings, allowing 4 runs on 7 hits and 1 walk, striking out 7 along the way. BJ Rosenberg threw 2 scoreless innings (1 hit, 1 K) and Mike Cisco (7-0, 1.88) picked up the win with 1.2 shut out frames. Mike Dubee (2-4, 2.05) was the loser, allowing an UNearned run in the 12th after throwing 2 scoreless inning prior to that, striking out 4 on the way.
In Allentown, Cody Overbeck hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 9th inning to give the IronPigs a 2-1 win over Toledo in the first game of a doubleheader. Freddy Galvis (.300 since promotion) had 2 more hits, stole 2 bases and scored a run for Lehigh Valley. Good pitching from everyone; Scott Mathieson (2.56, 4 IP, 1 hit, 3 walks, 4 Ks), Joe Savery (2.51, 2 IP, 1 hit, 4 Ks), Mike Zagurski (2.51, 1 IP, 2 Ks) and Mike Schwimer (9-1, 1.88, 2 IP , 1 run, 3 hits, 2 walks, 3Ks). The second game was suspended in the 3rd inning due to rain.
In Louisville, Matt Maloney pitched another fine game, throwing 7 innings for the Bats and giving up just 1 run, scattering 7 hits and a walk, striking out 3 and getting no decision in Louisville's 2-1 win over Indianapolis. That make 3 pretty good starts in a row for Maloney (4-1, 3.43), who should return to the Reds in September............In Zebulon, Quintin Berry (.286) had 2 hits, including his 6th home run, scored 2 runs and drove in 2, as the Mudcats beat Montgomery, 6-2.........In Lancaster, Jonathan Singleton continues to impress his new team, getting 2 more hits for the JetHawks in their 7-5 loss to San Jose. Singleton is hitting .339 in 14 games since the trade, and .293 overall..........In Springfield, the Cardinals scored 2 in the 9th to tie the game, only to see Corpus Christi scored 2 in the 10th to win it, 5-3. Jonathan Villar (.230) did not start, but entered the game later, and had 2 walks, and scored the winning run in the 10th............In Gwinnett, the Pawtucket Red Sox beat Yohan Flande, 5-0. Flande (7-7, 3.99) went 5 innings and allowed 5 runs on 7 hits and 4 walks (not his best day) for the Braves...........In Nashville, Kyle Drabek and the 51s beat the Sounds, 8-6. Kyle (3-2, 6.55) went the first 5.1 innings, and gave up 5 runs (all in the 1st inning) , 4 earned on 11 hits and just 1 walk. Bobby Korecky (0.96) relieved him in the 6th, and recorded 4 outs without allowing a hit, to notch his second hold for the 51s.
In Altoona, it took 12 innings, but Reading ended the losing streak with a 5-4 win over the Curve. Matt Rizzotti (.284) had 3 hits, including 2 doubles, and a walk, and Mike Spidale (.314) added 2 more hits to lead the attack. Austin Hyatt was the starter, and gave the R-Phils 6 innings, allowing 4 runs on 7 hits and 1 walk, striking out 7 along the way. BJ Rosenberg threw 2 scoreless innings (1 hit, 1 K) and Mike Cisco (7-0, 1.88) picked up the win with 1.2 shut out frames. Mike Dubee (2-4, 2.05) was the loser, allowing an UNearned run in the 12th after throwing 2 scoreless inning prior to that, striking out 4 on the way.
In Allentown, Cody Overbeck hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 9th inning to give the IronPigs a 2-1 win over Toledo in the first game of a doubleheader. Freddy Galvis (.300 since promotion) had 2 more hits, stole 2 bases and scored a run for Lehigh Valley. Good pitching from everyone; Scott Mathieson (2.56, 4 IP, 1 hit, 3 walks, 4 Ks), Joe Savery (2.51, 2 IP, 1 hit, 4 Ks), Mike Zagurski (2.51, 1 IP, 2 Ks) and Mike Schwimer (9-1, 1.88, 2 IP , 1 run, 3 hits, 2 walks, 3Ks). The second game was suspended in the 3rd inning due to rain.
In Louisville, Matt Maloney pitched another fine game, throwing 7 innings for the Bats and giving up just 1 run, scattering 7 hits and a walk, striking out 3 and getting no decision in Louisville's 2-1 win over Indianapolis. That make 3 pretty good starts in a row for Maloney (4-1, 3.43), who should return to the Reds in September............In Zebulon, Quintin Berry (.286) had 2 hits, including his 6th home run, scored 2 runs and drove in 2, as the Mudcats beat Montgomery, 6-2.........In Lancaster, Jonathan Singleton continues to impress his new team, getting 2 more hits for the JetHawks in their 7-5 loss to San Jose. Singleton is hitting .339 in 14 games since the trade, and .293 overall..........In Springfield, the Cardinals scored 2 in the 9th to tie the game, only to see Corpus Christi scored 2 in the 10th to win it, 5-3. Jonathan Villar (.230) did not start, but entered the game later, and had 2 walks, and scored the winning run in the 10th............In Gwinnett, the Pawtucket Red Sox beat Yohan Flande, 5-0. Flande (7-7, 3.99) went 5 innings and allowed 5 runs on 7 hits and 4 walks (not his best day) for the Braves...........In Nashville, Kyle Drabek and the 51s beat the Sounds, 8-6. Kyle (3-2, 6.55) went the first 5.1 innings, and gave up 5 runs (all in the 1st inning) , 4 earned on 11 hits and just 1 walk. Bobby Korecky (0.96) relieved him in the 6th, and recorded 4 outs without allowing a hit, to notch his second hold for the 51s.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
no joy in Mudville!
In Altoona, the Curve defeated the Reading Phillies, 6-3. It was the 6th straight loss for Reading, who is falling out of the first place race, and will have to right the ship to make a good run at the final playoff spot. They trail Trenton by a game for the last berth. Derrick Mitchell hit his 18th home run of the year, and Mike Spidale (.314, 2 runs) and Fidel Hernandez (.265) had 2 hits apiece for the R-Phils. Tyson Brummett (3-7, 4.44) was the starter and loser, allowing 5 runs on 9 hits in just 4 innings of work.
In Daytona, the Cubs beat the Threshers, 4-3, knocking Clearwater into 3rd place, 1 game behind both Tampa and Dunedin. Sebastian Valle (.304, double, RBI) and Cesar Hernandez (.252) had 2 hits each for Clearwater and Darin Ruf (.316) drove in his 72nd run.
The Greensboro Grasshoppers completed the 4-game sweep of the BlueClaws on Saturday, topping Lakewood 4-2. Lakewood's runs came on a 2-run home run by Carlos Alonso, who had 3 hits and is now hitting .333 in 27 games since joining the team. Bill Rice (.405) and Cameron Rupp (.278) added 2 hits each fell to 24-24 in the second half, and have lost their footing in the chase for first place. Austin Wright (1-1, 2.12) started and went 6 innings and was charged with 4 runs (only 2 earned) on 5 hits and 2 walks, striking out 8. Mario Hollands and Tyler Knigge threw a scoreless inning each in relief.
AROUND THE MINORS
In Lancaster, Jonathan Singleton (.333) had 2 hits and an RBI for the JetHawks, who took a 16-3 beating from the San Jose Giants.............In Springfield, Jarred Cosart pitched a fine game for Corpus Christi, allowing just 1 run on 6 hits, NO walks, over 6 innings of work in the Hooks' 8-7, 14 inning loss to the Cardinals. Josh Zeid (8.53 since trade) had another tough outing, allowing 2 runs on 3 hits without retiring a hitter, and Jonathan Villar (.230) was 1 for 6 on the day..............In Zebulon, the Mudcats beat the Biscuits, 9-4, and Quintin Berry (.282) had a hit, scored a run and drove in another for Carolina..............In Manchester, Anthony Gose (.259) had 2 hits, including his 13th home run of the year, as the Fisher Cats won their 4th in a row, 5-3 over Akron. Kevin Howard added a hit and an RBI for the Cats, and Travis d'Arnaud (.326) took a rare 0 for 4.......In Syracuse, the Chiefs beat the Yanks, 4-2. Greg Golson (.267) , who was mired in an 8 for 40 slump the last 12 games, got 2 hits and is now 4 for his last 11. Maybe he is ready to break out. Scranton has dropped 5 straight and could be falling out of the playoff race........In Nashville, the Sounds beat Las Vegas, 7-6. Zack Segovia (3.86) retired the final 2 hitters to notch his 2nd save for the Sounds, and Bobby Korecky (1.13) threw a scoreless inning for the 51s............In Sacramento, Adrian Cardenas (.301) had a single, a double, a walk, scored a run and drove in another, but the River Cats lost to Round Rock, 6-3.
In Daytona, the Cubs beat the Threshers, 4-3, knocking Clearwater into 3rd place, 1 game behind both Tampa and Dunedin. Sebastian Valle (.304, double, RBI) and Cesar Hernandez (.252) had 2 hits each for Clearwater and Darin Ruf (.316) drove in his 72nd run.
The Greensboro Grasshoppers completed the 4-game sweep of the BlueClaws on Saturday, topping Lakewood 4-2. Lakewood's runs came on a 2-run home run by Carlos Alonso, who had 3 hits and is now hitting .333 in 27 games since joining the team. Bill Rice (.405) and Cameron Rupp (.278) added 2 hits each fell to 24-24 in the second half, and have lost their footing in the chase for first place. Austin Wright (1-1, 2.12) started and went 6 innings and was charged with 4 runs (only 2 earned) on 5 hits and 2 walks, striking out 8. Mario Hollands and Tyler Knigge threw a scoreless inning each in relief.
AROUND THE MINORS
In Lancaster, Jonathan Singleton (.333) had 2 hits and an RBI for the JetHawks, who took a 16-3 beating from the San Jose Giants.............In Springfield, Jarred Cosart pitched a fine game for Corpus Christi, allowing just 1 run on 6 hits, NO walks, over 6 innings of work in the Hooks' 8-7, 14 inning loss to the Cardinals. Josh Zeid (8.53 since trade) had another tough outing, allowing 2 runs on 3 hits without retiring a hitter, and Jonathan Villar (.230) was 1 for 6 on the day..............In Zebulon, the Mudcats beat the Biscuits, 9-4, and Quintin Berry (.282) had a hit, scored a run and drove in another for Carolina..............In Manchester, Anthony Gose (.259) had 2 hits, including his 13th home run of the year, as the Fisher Cats won their 4th in a row, 5-3 over Akron. Kevin Howard added a hit and an RBI for the Cats, and Travis d'Arnaud (.326) took a rare 0 for 4.......In Syracuse, the Chiefs beat the Yanks, 4-2. Greg Golson (.267) , who was mired in an 8 for 40 slump the last 12 games, got 2 hits and is now 4 for his last 11. Maybe he is ready to break out. Scranton has dropped 5 straight and could be falling out of the playoff race........In Nashville, the Sounds beat Las Vegas, 7-6. Zack Segovia (3.86) retired the final 2 hitters to notch his 2nd save for the Sounds, and Bobby Korecky (1.13) threw a scoreless inning for the 51s............In Sacramento, Adrian Cardenas (.301) had a single, a double, a walk, scored a run and drove in another, but the River Cats lost to Round Rock, 6-3.
Ryno's 4 RBI leads Phils
Ryan Howard (.257) had 2 hits, including his 26th home run, and drove in 4 runs (95) to lead the Phillies to an 11-3 pounding of the Nationals in Philadelphia Saturday. Carlos Ruiz (.259) also had a hit, scored a run and drove in another, and Michael Stutes (3.27) pitched 2 scoreless innings of relief (1 hit, 1 walk, 1 K).
In Cleveland, Jason Donald (.278) had 2 hits and scored a run for the Indians in their 3-1 win over Minnesota.......In Atlanta, Michael Bourn (.300) was 1 for 5 for the Braves and stole his major league leading 43rd base , but the Braves dropped an 8-4 decision to the Cubs.
In Cleveland, Jason Donald (.278) had 2 hits and scored a run for the Indians in their 3-1 win over Minnesota.......In Atlanta, Michael Bourn (.300) was 1 for 5 for the Braves and stole his major league leading 43rd base , but the Braves dropped an 8-4 decision to the Cubs.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Carrasco DL'd
Now that his 6-game suspension is complete, the Indians have placed Carlos Carrasco on the DL with inflammation in his pitching elbow. This could explain why he has been a little shaky lately. The Indians have recalled David Huff from AAA Columbus to make the start on Sunday, and probably 2 more while Carlos is sidelined.
Jessie great, but no luck
The BlueClaws wasted another good effort from Jessie Biddle, and are seeing their season slip away in Greensboro, losing for the 3rd straight night, 2-0. Biddle is 5-8 and certainly pitching much better than that would indicate. In his last 10 starts he has pitched 57.2 innings with a 2.02 ERA and has won just 2 games over that time. Last night he went 6 innings and gave up just 1 run on 2 hits and 1 walk, striking out 6 and taking the loss! The run was a home run by Marcell Ozuna in the first inning. Hector Neris gave up a run in his 3rd appearance since his return from Williamsport, and Ryan Duke (1.59) continues to have have a great debut season, throwing another scoreless frame, striking out 2. Drafted out of Oklahoma in June, Duke has now pitched 18.2 innings combined for Williamsport and Lakewood, allowing just 2 runs on 7 hits and 3 walks, with 22 Ks. Bill Rice (.385 in 13 games with team) stays hot with 2 more hits, and is 11 for 19 (.579) over the last 5.
The Threshers fell out of fist place, dropping a 2-1 decision in Daytona. Julio Rodriguez (15-7, 3.14) took the loss, giving up the 2 runs on 4 hits and 2 walks, striking out 7 in 5 innings of work. Eric Pettis (.2.70) threw 2 scoreless frames in relief, but the offense could not muster a rally. Clearwater got just 4 hits, with Cyle Hankerd's 3rd home run the lone tally. Dunedin grabbed first place, with a 6-4 win over Tampa. The Threshers and the Yankees are 1 game off the pace.
In Altoona, the Curve beat Reading, 7-0. Derrick Mitchell (.268) and Paco Figueroa (.255) had 2 hits each for Reading. Joe Esposito (5-4, 5.15; 5 IP, 2 runs , 6 hits, 3 walks), Chris Kissock (5.08; 2 IP, 3 runs, 3 hits, 2 walks), and Derrick Loop (5.04; 1 IP, 2 runs, 1 hit, 3 walks) pitched for Reading, and Mike Dubee (2.15) threw 2 scoreless innings for Altoona, despite allowing 4 hits. Thanks to Bryce Harper's walk-off home run in Harrisburg, Reading remains tied with Trenton for the final playoff spot. New Hampshire pulled 7 games ahead of the pair with a 7-1 win over Akron. Travis d'Arnaud (.330) hit his 17th home run for the Fisher Cats, and Kevin Howard had a hit and a walk, and drove in 2 more for New Hampshire.
In Lancaster, Jonathan Singleton (.326 since trade) had a single and a triple and scored a run for the JetHawks in San Jose's 8-2 win...............In Frisco, Edgar Garcia (3.54) retired all 8 hitters he faced, 2 by strike out, recording his 3rd save for Northwest Arkansas in the Naturals' 2-0 win over the RoughRiders............In Zebulon, Quintin Berry (.284) had a hit and a walk, stole 2 bases (30 on the year), and scored 2 runs for Carolina, but the Mudcats lost to Montgomery, 12-7..................In Jackson, the Generals beat Huntsville, 11-6. Darren Byrd (3.73) pitched 2.2 inning in relief for the Stars, allowing 3 runs on 6 hits, NO walks, 4 Ks...........In Salt Lake City, Robinson Tejeda (3.58) allowed a run in his inning for Omaha, in the Bees 6-2 win over the Storm Chasers...............In Rochester, Andy Baldwin gave up 5 runs in the first inning, and then completed the game, throwing 8 innings for Rochester in their 6-3 loss to the Clippers. This game was suspended on June 10 in Columbus, and completed yesterday. Baldwin (6-10, 5.14) allowed 10 hits and 2 walks, striking out 6, and has alternated between good outings and bad ones for the last few weeks............In Syracuse, the Chiefs beat the Yankees, 7-4. Greg Golson had a double and scored a run, and also threw out a runner at home for Scranton............In Louisville, Jason Jaramillo (.276) had 2 hits and scored a run for Indianapolis in the Indians' 3-2 win over the Bats..........In Charlotte, the Knights defeated Norfolk, 4-3 in 14 innings. Joe Bisenius (3.34) started and pitched 6 inning for Charlotte, allowing 3 runs on 7 hits and 1 walk, striking out 4.
The Threshers fell out of fist place, dropping a 2-1 decision in Daytona. Julio Rodriguez (15-7, 3.14) took the loss, giving up the 2 runs on 4 hits and 2 walks, striking out 7 in 5 innings of work. Eric Pettis (.2.70) threw 2 scoreless frames in relief, but the offense could not muster a rally. Clearwater got just 4 hits, with Cyle Hankerd's 3rd home run the lone tally. Dunedin grabbed first place, with a 6-4 win over Tampa. The Threshers and the Yankees are 1 game off the pace.
In Altoona, the Curve beat Reading, 7-0. Derrick Mitchell (.268) and Paco Figueroa (.255) had 2 hits each for Reading. Joe Esposito (5-4, 5.15; 5 IP, 2 runs , 6 hits, 3 walks), Chris Kissock (5.08; 2 IP, 3 runs, 3 hits, 2 walks), and Derrick Loop (5.04; 1 IP, 2 runs, 1 hit, 3 walks) pitched for Reading, and Mike Dubee (2.15) threw 2 scoreless innings for Altoona, despite allowing 4 hits. Thanks to Bryce Harper's walk-off home run in Harrisburg, Reading remains tied with Trenton for the final playoff spot. New Hampshire pulled 7 games ahead of the pair with a 7-1 win over Akron. Travis d'Arnaud (.330) hit his 17th home run for the Fisher Cats, and Kevin Howard had a hit and a walk, and drove in 2 more for New Hampshire.
In Lancaster, Jonathan Singleton (.326 since trade) had a single and a triple and scored a run for the JetHawks in San Jose's 8-2 win...............In Frisco, Edgar Garcia (3.54) retired all 8 hitters he faced, 2 by strike out, recording his 3rd save for Northwest Arkansas in the Naturals' 2-0 win over the RoughRiders............In Zebulon, Quintin Berry (.284) had a hit and a walk, stole 2 bases (30 on the year), and scored 2 runs for Carolina, but the Mudcats lost to Montgomery, 12-7..................In Jackson, the Generals beat Huntsville, 11-6. Darren Byrd (3.73) pitched 2.2 inning in relief for the Stars, allowing 3 runs on 6 hits, NO walks, 4 Ks...........In Salt Lake City, Robinson Tejeda (3.58) allowed a run in his inning for Omaha, in the Bees 6-2 win over the Storm Chasers...............In Rochester, Andy Baldwin gave up 5 runs in the first inning, and then completed the game, throwing 8 innings for Rochester in their 6-3 loss to the Clippers. This game was suspended on June 10 in Columbus, and completed yesterday. Baldwin (6-10, 5.14) allowed 10 hits and 2 walks, striking out 6, and has alternated between good outings and bad ones for the last few weeks............In Syracuse, the Chiefs beat the Yankees, 7-4. Greg Golson had a double and scored a run, and also threw out a runner at home for Scranton............In Louisville, Jason Jaramillo (.276) had 2 hits and scored a run for Indianapolis in the Indians' 3-2 win over the Bats..........In Charlotte, the Knights defeated Norfolk, 4-3 in 14 innings. Joe Bisenius (3.34) started and pitched 6 inning for Charlotte, allowing 3 runs on 7 hits and 1 walk, striking out 4.
Hamels, Simon both have off night
On a night when Cole Hamels struggled with his control, the Nationals got just enough to beat the Phillies, 4-2. Hamels (13-7, 2.62) fought his way through 5 innings, allowing 3 runs on 6 hits and 4 walks, striking out 5 and was seemingly in trouble all the time. Kyle Kendrick did a good job, throwing the next 3 innings and giving up just 1 run on 2 hits and 1 walk, keeping the Phillies in the game. Philadelphia managed just 6 hits, 2 of them by Ryan Howard (.255).
In Baltimore, Alfredo Simon was lit up by the Tigers for 4 runs on 11 hits and 3 walks in just 4.2 innings in the Tigers' 5-4 win. Simon received no decision, but did not help himself. He is part of a large group who is auditioning for a chance at the Orioles rotation in 2012. Last night, he was wild in the strike zone, and the Tigers were hitting one rope after another.
In Atlanta, Dan Uggla extended his hitting streak to 32 games, with 3 hits including 2 home runs as the Braves beat the Cubs, 10-4. Michael Bourn drove in a run with a sacrifice fly.
In Baltimore, Alfredo Simon was lit up by the Tigers for 4 runs on 11 hits and 3 walks in just 4.2 innings in the Tigers' 5-4 win. Simon received no decision, but did not help himself. He is part of a large group who is auditioning for a chance at the Orioles rotation in 2012. Last night, he was wild in the strike zone, and the Tigers were hitting one rope after another.
In Atlanta, Dan Uggla extended his hitting streak to 32 games, with 3 hits including 2 home runs as the Braves beat the Cubs, 10-4. Michael Bourn drove in a run with a sacrifice fly.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Howard, Alonso, and Jaramillo
In Norfolk, the Tides shut out the IronPigs, 7-0. Mike Zagurski (2.57) struck out 2 of the 3 hitters he faced, and Freddy Galvis had 1 of the Pigs' 5 hits. The IronPigs are now 67-53, and trail first place Pawtucket by 1 game. They lead the wild card race by the slimmest of margins, .5 games over the Gwinnett Braves. The Braves won in Scranton, 1-0 behind Randall Delgado, who threw 7 more shut out innings. The 21-year old has thrown 13 straight AAA innings without allowing a run since his promotion. Greg Golson had 1 of the Yankees' 4 hits.
In Reading, the R-Phils lost to Bowie 5-2. JC Ramirez allowed 4 runs in the 2nd inning and Reading was never in it. Mike Cisco (1.94, 1.2 IP, 1 hit, 2 walks, 4 Ks) and BJ Rosenberg (4.37, 2 IP, 1 hit, 3 walks, 2 Ks) threw scoreless relief. Reading is now 59-58, tied with Trenton for the final playoff spot. They both trail New Hampshire by 6 games. The Fisher Cats beat Erie, 3-0 led by 3 hits from Kevin Howard. Kevin had 2 singles, a double, stole a base and drove in 2 of the 3 runs for the Cats. Travis d'Arnaud (.330) drove in the other run, his 60th RBI of the year.
In Tampa, the Yankees beat Clearwater, 4-0. The Threshers were held to just 5 hits, 3 by Brandon Tripp. Jonathan Pettibone (8-10, 3.14) was the hard luck loser, going 6 innings and allowing 3 runs on 7 hits and 2 walks, striking out 6. Colby Shreve may his debut for the Threshers and gave up a run on 2 hits in his inning. With Dunedin winning both game of their doubleheader, these 3 teams are all 25-22. Daytona and Brevard county are 2.5 games back.
In Greensboro, the BlueClaws dropped a 6-3 heartbreaker, having led the game from the start into the 8th inning. Carlos Alonso stayed hot, popping out 3 more hits and raising his average to .312. Bill Rice (.371 in limited action) had 2 hits, including his 2nd home run in his brief time with the team, and Anthony Hewitt belted his 13th dinger of the year. Ervis Manzanillo bounced back from a poor outing last week and went 5 good innings, allowing just 1 run on 3 hits and 2 walks. Ervis left with a 2-1 lead. After Lendy Castillo gave us 2 good frames (3 hits, 2 Ks, hold #4), Jay Johnson surrendered 5 runs (4 earned) on 5 hits and a walk in just .2 innings. For Johnson, (1-4, 3.15), it was his 2nd blown save.
In Columbus, Jason Jaramillo (.269) had 3 hits, including a home run, and 3 RBI for Indianapolis in their 9-1 win over the Clippers.............In Lancaster, the JetHawks lost to San Jose, 15-4. Jonathan Singleton was 1 for 4 for Lancaster, and is hitting .310 with 2 home runs in 11 games since the trade.........In Chattanooga, the Birmingham Barons jumped on Will Savage for 5 runs in the 4th inning (4 earned) on the way to a 7-4 win. The loss for Savage is just his 4th of the year, against 12 wins. The Lookouts are 27-19 in the second half, and in first place by 1.5 games over Tennessee, the first half winner........In Zebulon, Quintin Berry (.285) had 2 hits and knocked in a run for the Mudcats in Carolina's 6-4 loss to Montgomery.
In Reading, the R-Phils lost to Bowie 5-2. JC Ramirez allowed 4 runs in the 2nd inning and Reading was never in it. Mike Cisco (1.94, 1.2 IP, 1 hit, 2 walks, 4 Ks) and BJ Rosenberg (4.37, 2 IP, 1 hit, 3 walks, 2 Ks) threw scoreless relief. Reading is now 59-58, tied with Trenton for the final playoff spot. They both trail New Hampshire by 6 games. The Fisher Cats beat Erie, 3-0 led by 3 hits from Kevin Howard. Kevin had 2 singles, a double, stole a base and drove in 2 of the 3 runs for the Cats. Travis d'Arnaud (.330) drove in the other run, his 60th RBI of the year.
In Tampa, the Yankees beat Clearwater, 4-0. The Threshers were held to just 5 hits, 3 by Brandon Tripp. Jonathan Pettibone (8-10, 3.14) was the hard luck loser, going 6 innings and allowing 3 runs on 7 hits and 2 walks, striking out 6. Colby Shreve may his debut for the Threshers and gave up a run on 2 hits in his inning. With Dunedin winning both game of their doubleheader, these 3 teams are all 25-22. Daytona and Brevard county are 2.5 games back.
In Greensboro, the BlueClaws dropped a 6-3 heartbreaker, having led the game from the start into the 8th inning. Carlos Alonso stayed hot, popping out 3 more hits and raising his average to .312. Bill Rice (.371 in limited action) had 2 hits, including his 2nd home run in his brief time with the team, and Anthony Hewitt belted his 13th dinger of the year. Ervis Manzanillo bounced back from a poor outing last week and went 5 good innings, allowing just 1 run on 3 hits and 2 walks. Ervis left with a 2-1 lead. After Lendy Castillo gave us 2 good frames (3 hits, 2 Ks, hold #4), Jay Johnson surrendered 5 runs (4 earned) on 5 hits and a walk in just .2 innings. For Johnson, (1-4, 3.15), it was his 2nd blown save.
In Columbus, Jason Jaramillo (.269) had 3 hits, including a home run, and 3 RBI for Indianapolis in their 9-1 win over the Clippers.............In Lancaster, the JetHawks lost to San Jose, 15-4. Jonathan Singleton was 1 for 4 for Lancaster, and is hitting .310 with 2 home runs in 11 games since the trade.........In Chattanooga, the Birmingham Barons jumped on Will Savage for 5 runs in the 4th inning (4 earned) on the way to a 7-4 win. The loss for Savage is just his 4th of the year, against 12 wins. The Lookouts are 27-19 in the second half, and in first place by 1.5 games over Tennessee, the first half winner........In Zebulon, Quintin Berry (.285) had 2 hits and knocked in a run for the Mudcats in Carolina's 6-4 loss to Montgomery.
Sergio scorched!
The most note worthy occurrence on Thursday came late at night in Phoenix, where, in the bottom of the 10th inning, Sergio Escalona served up the walk-off 3-run home run by Chris Young, as the D-Backs came from behind to top the Astros, 8-5. Sergio (3.04) will not absorb the loss, and is only charged with 1 run, having inherited 2 runners when he came in. Escalona has had a very good rookie season and will certainly benefit from this experience in the future.
In Cleveland, Justin Verlander salvaged the final game of the series with the Indians, pitching the Tigers to a 4-3 win. The Indians got only 3 hits in the entire game. Lou Marson walked and scored a run for the Indians.
In Cleveland, Justin Verlander salvaged the final game of the series with the Indians, pitching the Tigers to a 4-3 win. The Indians got only 3 hits in the entire game. Lou Marson walked and scored a run for the Indians.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Shreve promoted
The Phillies have promoted Colby Shreve to Clearwater. Shreve made 33 appearances for the the BlueClaws, 3 starts out of the gate, and then the move to the bullpen, where Colby has thrived. He was 5-5 with a 2.75 ERA over 72 innings of work, and just last week had a stretch of 21 consecutive innings without allowing an earned run come to an end. He moves into the Clearwater bullpen and Mike McGuire, who was here last year, will come this way in return. Mike was 1-1, 2.67 in 30 innings here last year, and struggled at Clearwater this year, allowing 18 earned runs on 28 hits in just 18 innings of work.
Happ sent down
Jay Happ, sent to Oklahoma City by the Astros last weekend, made his first start for the RedHawks in Tucson, throwing 6 innings and allowing 1 UNearned run on just 4 hits and 3 walks, with 5 strike outs. Jay received no decision in the RedHawks' 2-1 victory............In Reno, Zack Segovia had control problems, walking 5 hitters and giving up 3 runs on 2 hits in just 1.2 innings of work for Nashville, who trailed the Aces 7-0 after 6. The Sounds then scored 10 runs in the 7th en route to an 11-9 win!!................In Manchester, Travis d'Arnaud (.330) had 2 more hits, Anthony Gose hit his 12th home run of the season, and Kevin Howard reported and played third base, getting a walk in 5 at bats, as the Fisher Cats beat Erie, 8-0.........In North Little Rock, Josh Zeid threw 2 perfect innings for Corpus Christi in the Hooks' 11 inning, 1-0 loss to the Travelers.........The Norfolk Tides scored the game winning run off Justin DeFratus and managed a 5-4 win over the IronPigs on Wednesday. DeFratus (2-2, 4.34) had thrown a scoreless 8th, but lost it in the final frame.
Threshers sweep into first place
The Clearwater Threshers went into Tampa Wednesday and came out with 2 wins, bypassing the Yankees into first place in a wild Northern Division race that will include 5 teams. Clearwater is 25-21, 1 game ahead of Tampa, 1.5 games to Dunedin, 2 games to Brevard County and 3 games to Daytona, who won the first half. Looks to be a great time to be a fan in the FSL this month!!
The first game of the doubleheader was dominated by the pitching of Trevor May. May (9-6, 3.22) threw a complete game, 2-hit shut out. He struck out 9 and walked only 1. Troy Hanzawa (.232, RBI, run scored), Jiwan James (.272, RBI, run scored) and Jeremy Barnes (.276, single, double, 2 RBI) had 2 hits each in the 4-0 victory.
7th inning RBI from Cyle Hankerd, Travis Mattair, and Cesar Hernandez (his 2nd of the game) gave the Threshers a 6-5 win and the sweep. Brian Gump had 2 hits and scored 2 runs and Darin Ruf (.318) had a hit, scored a run and drove in his 71st run of the year.
The first game of the doubleheader was dominated by the pitching of Trevor May. May (9-6, 3.22) threw a complete game, 2-hit shut out. He struck out 9 and walked only 1. Troy Hanzawa (.232, RBI, run scored), Jiwan James (.272, RBI, run scored) and Jeremy Barnes (.276, single, double, 2 RBI) had 2 hits each in the 4-0 victory.
7th inning RBI from Cyle Hankerd, Travis Mattair, and Cesar Hernandez (his 2nd of the game) gave the Threshers a 6-5 win and the sweep. Brian Gump had 2 hits and scored 2 runs and Darin Ruf (.318) had a hit, scored a run and drove in his 71st run of the year.
Phillies complete record road trip
The Philadelphia Phillies ended their California road trip in grand style, with a comeback from down 6-0, to take a 9-8 victory on the way out of LA. Ryan Howard (.252) had 2 hits, including his 25th home run, 2 walks, scored 3 runs and drove in 2 (NL leading 91) to help the comeback. The win gave the Phillies a sweep of the Dodgers, and their best ever California road trip, going 9-1.
Vance Worley had a rare off outing. Vance (8-1, 2.85) battled his way through 4 innings, and allowed 6 runs, on 7 hits and 3 walks, striking out 6. He also got a key 2-out, RBI single in the top of the 4th which cut the Dodger lead to 6-3 at the time. Kyle Kendrick was the winning pitcher (7-5), even though he gave up a run on 2 hits, striking out 2 in his inning. Antonio Bastardo (1.41) used only 16 pitches to retire all 5 hitters he faced, and picked up his 11th hold.
The win for Kendrick is #73 for the HomeSide.
In Cleveland, Lou Marson (.222) had a key double that triggered a 4-run rally in the 4th inning as the Indians beat the Tigers again, this time by the score of 10-3. The Tribe is just 2 games behind Detroit, and these teams will see alot of each other down the stretch........In Miami, Michael Bourn (.303) led off the game with a single, scored the first run and led the Braves to a "never-look-back" 6-2 win over the Marlins.............In Phoenix, Sergio Escalona (2.70) once again came on to face 1 hitter, today it was Miguel Montero, and struck him out.
Vance Worley had a rare off outing. Vance (8-1, 2.85) battled his way through 4 innings, and allowed 6 runs, on 7 hits and 3 walks, striking out 6. He also got a key 2-out, RBI single in the top of the 4th which cut the Dodger lead to 6-3 at the time. Kyle Kendrick was the winning pitcher (7-5), even though he gave up a run on 2 hits, striking out 2 in his inning. Antonio Bastardo (1.41) used only 16 pitches to retire all 5 hitters he faced, and picked up his 11th hold.
The win for Kendrick is #73 for the HomeSide.
In Cleveland, Lou Marson (.222) had a key double that triggered a 4-run rally in the 4th inning as the Indians beat the Tigers again, this time by the score of 10-3. The Tribe is just 2 games behind Detroit, and these teams will see alot of each other down the stretch........In Miami, Michael Bourn (.303) led off the game with a single, scored the first run and led the Braves to a "never-look-back" 6-2 win over the Marlins.............In Phoenix, Sergio Escalona (2.70) once again came on to face 1 hitter, today it was Miguel Montero, and struck him out.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Galvis, Maloney and Cardenas
In Norfolk, Freddy Galvis (.286 since promotion) had a single and a double, drove in 2 runs and scored another, and Domonic Brown added 2 walks, a stolen base and a run scored in the IronPigs' 11-9 win over the Tides. Mike Schwimer (8-1, 1.80) has not given up many leads this year, but he gave up a 5-4 lead last night, and ended up the winner when the Pigs rallied for 6 in the 9th. Andrew Carpenter (1.58) struck out the side in his inning, giving up 1 hit, and recording his 6th hold.
In Louisville, Matt Maloney (4-1, 3.71) went 6 innings for the Bats, allowing 2 runs on 6 hits and 1 walk, striking out 6 in Louisville's 5-2 win over Columbus. I believe Matt will be recalled when the rosters expand..............In Scranton, the Yankees swept a pair of games from Gwinnett. In the opener, Yohan Flande started for Gwinnett, and threw 6 effective innings. He did allow 3 runs on 4 hits and 2 walks, leaving the game in a 3-3 tie, which Scranton won with a run in the 8th. Greg Golson's slump continues, he was 0 for 6 in the doubleheader and is 3 for his last 30..............In Iowa City, the Cubs beat Sacramento, 14-7. Adrian Cardenas (.300) was 3 for 5, with an RBI and a run scored. Michael Taylor (.297) chipped in with a double, an RBI, and a run scored for Sacramento.
d'ARNAUD, SPIDALE KEEP ROLLIN'
In Manchester, Travis d'Arnaud (.329, 59 RBI) had 3 more hits, including his team leading 16th home run, but New Hampshire lost, 4-2 to Erie. The Fisher Cats remain 4 games ahead of Reading, who lost at home to Bowie, 5-4. Austin Hyatt (10-6) could not get out of the 1st inning and was charged with 4 runs in just .2 innings of work. Good relief work from Derrick Loop (2.1 IP, 1 run, 5 hits, 6 Ks), Chris Kissock (4 IP, 2 hits, 1 walk, 2 Ks) and Jacob Diekman (2 IP, 1 hit, 1 walk, 2 Ks) kept the R-Phils in the game, but they come up short a run in the end. Mike Spidale had another 3-hit game. Mike (.313) had 2 single, a double, a walk, and 2 RBI and is deserving of a promotion.
In Huntsville, the Tennessee Smokies won both ends of a doubleheader from the Stars. In the first game, an 8-0 Smokies' win, Jesus Sanchez came on in long relief and did a good job. Jesus (5.19) went 4 innings, gave up 1 run on 4 hits before yielding to Darren Byrd, who threw a scoreless 7th........In Visalia, Jonathan Singleton (.316 since the trade) had a double in 4 at bats for the JetHawks, who lost to the Rawhide, 2-1.
In Louisville, Matt Maloney (4-1, 3.71) went 6 innings for the Bats, allowing 2 runs on 6 hits and 1 walk, striking out 6 in Louisville's 5-2 win over Columbus. I believe Matt will be recalled when the rosters expand..............In Scranton, the Yankees swept a pair of games from Gwinnett. In the opener, Yohan Flande started for Gwinnett, and threw 6 effective innings. He did allow 3 runs on 4 hits and 2 walks, leaving the game in a 3-3 tie, which Scranton won with a run in the 8th. Greg Golson's slump continues, he was 0 for 6 in the doubleheader and is 3 for his last 30..............In Iowa City, the Cubs beat Sacramento, 14-7. Adrian Cardenas (.300) was 3 for 5, with an RBI and a run scored. Michael Taylor (.297) chipped in with a double, an RBI, and a run scored for Sacramento.
d'ARNAUD, SPIDALE KEEP ROLLIN'
In Manchester, Travis d'Arnaud (.329, 59 RBI) had 3 more hits, including his team leading 16th home run, but New Hampshire lost, 4-2 to Erie. The Fisher Cats remain 4 games ahead of Reading, who lost at home to Bowie, 5-4. Austin Hyatt (10-6) could not get out of the 1st inning and was charged with 4 runs in just .2 innings of work. Good relief work from Derrick Loop (2.1 IP, 1 run, 5 hits, 6 Ks), Chris Kissock (4 IP, 2 hits, 1 walk, 2 Ks) and Jacob Diekman (2 IP, 1 hit, 1 walk, 2 Ks) kept the R-Phils in the game, but they come up short a run in the end. Mike Spidale had another 3-hit game. Mike (.313) had 2 single, a double, a walk, and 2 RBI and is deserving of a promotion.
In Huntsville, the Tennessee Smokies won both ends of a doubleheader from the Stars. In the first game, an 8-0 Smokies' win, Jesus Sanchez came on in long relief and did a good job. Jesus (5.19) went 4 innings, gave up 1 run on 4 hits before yielding to Darren Byrd, who threw a scoreless 7th........In Visalia, Jonathan Singleton (.316 since the trade) had a double in 4 at bats for the JetHawks, who lost to the Rawhide, 2-1.
Floyd wins 10th
In Miami, Michael Bourn (.305) had a double, 2 walks, an RBI and scored a run for the Braves in Atlanta's 4-3 win over the Marlins. This a follow up to Monday's 2 hits, 2 runs, an RBI and stolen base #42..............Monday in LA, Ryan Howard had 2 hits and 2 RBI (89), and Carlos Ruiz added a hit and scored a run in the 5-3 Philadelphia win. Both Antonio Bastardo (1.47, 1 hitter, 2 outs, hold #10) and Mike Stutes (.1 IP, 2 runs, 2 hits, but a hold, #7) saw action...........Tuesday in Phoenix, the Diamondbacks outscored the Astros, 11-9. Sergio Escalona (2.74) struck out the only hitter he faced.
In Baltimore, the White Sox beat the Orioles, 4-3 for Gavin Floyd's 10th win. Gavin pitched 6.2 inning for the Sox, allowing 3 runs on 7 hits and 1 walk, evening his mark at 10-10, with a 4.53 ERA.
It was win #72 for the HomeSide.
MONDAY'S LEFTOVERS
In Norfolk, Scott Mathieson (1-1,2.73) threw 7 strong innings for Lehigh Valley, allowing just 1 run on only 4 hits and 1 walk, striking out 8 in the IronPigs' 6-3 over the Tides. Domonic Brown (.315) had a double, a walk, and an RBI, stole a base and scored a run for Lehigh.......In Las Vegas, Kyle Drabek threw 6 innings for the 51s, and gave up 4 runs on 9 hits and 3 walks, and received no decision in Vegas' 12-4 win. Bobby Korecky got the win with 2 scoreless innings of relief, his first since his recent promotion. The Blue Jays also announced that Kevin Howard has been reassigned to New Hampshire, but Kevin is yet to report to the Fisher Cats........Zack Segovia (5-3) was in the right place at the right time, throwing a 1-2-3 inning and picking up a win when the Sounds rallied for a 6-4 victory over Reno.
In Baltimore, the White Sox beat the Orioles, 4-3 for Gavin Floyd's 10th win. Gavin pitched 6.2 inning for the Sox, allowing 3 runs on 7 hits and 1 walk, evening his mark at 10-10, with a 4.53 ERA.
It was win #72 for the HomeSide.
MONDAY'S LEFTOVERS
In Norfolk, Scott Mathieson (1-1,2.73) threw 7 strong innings for Lehigh Valley, allowing just 1 run on only 4 hits and 1 walk, striking out 8 in the IronPigs' 6-3 over the Tides. Domonic Brown (.315) had a double, a walk, and an RBI, stole a base and scored a run for Lehigh.......In Las Vegas, Kyle Drabek threw 6 innings for the 51s, and gave up 4 runs on 9 hits and 3 walks, and received no decision in Vegas' 12-4 win. Bobby Korecky got the win with 2 scoreless innings of relief, his first since his recent promotion. The Blue Jays also announced that Kevin Howard has been reassigned to New Hampshire, but Kevin is yet to report to the Fisher Cats........Zack Segovia (5-3) was in the right place at the right time, throwing a 1-2-3 inning and picking up a win when the Sounds rallied for a 6-4 victory over Reno.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Move 'em up!!
It's August 9th, lets reward our first basemen with a promotion each. Jim Murphy, Darin Ruf, and Matt Rizzotti all desrerve it and it would be excellent if it all happened at once.
We begin Monday's highlights with Murphy tying the Lakewood single season record for home runs with 22. Murph was 2 for 3, with 2 walks, scored 2 and drove 2 in and at .272, 22 HR and 70 RBI, has certainly earned the bump. Carlos Perdomo had 3 hits and drove in 2 runs, and the BlueClaws mounted a great comeback (down 7-3 going to the bottom of the 6) for a 10-7 win over West Virginia.
So Murphy should go to Clearwater and replace Ruf, who hit his 15th home run in a 2-1 Clearwater victory over Daytona. Darin is hitting .319 and driven in 70 runs for the Threshers, and should get the promotion to Reading, where he can step in for Rizzotti. Rizzotti, in turn, should get a look in Lehigh Valley, having hit .286 with 20 HR and 67 RBI for Reading. This would also be a good idea if they plan to call Matt up to the big team when the rosters expand in September.
We begin Monday's highlights with Murphy tying the Lakewood single season record for home runs with 22. Murph was 2 for 3, with 2 walks, scored 2 and drove 2 in and at .272, 22 HR and 70 RBI, has certainly earned the bump. Carlos Perdomo had 3 hits and drove in 2 runs, and the BlueClaws mounted a great comeback (down 7-3 going to the bottom of the 6) for a 10-7 win over West Virginia.
So Murphy should go to Clearwater and replace Ruf, who hit his 15th home run in a 2-1 Clearwater victory over Daytona. Darin is hitting .319 and driven in 70 runs for the Threshers, and should get the promotion to Reading, where he can step in for Rizzotti. Rizzotti, in turn, should get a look in Lehigh Valley, having hit .286 with 20 HR and 67 RBI for Reading. This would also be a good idea if they plan to call Matt up to the big team when the rosters expand in September.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Lincecum, Giants avoid sweep
The San Francisco Giants salvaged the final game of their set with Phillies, taking a 3-1 decision behind Tim Lincecum. "The Freak" bested Roy Oswalt, who pitched OK in his first start coming off the DL. Oswalt gave up 3 runs on 12 hits over 6 innings, but the Phils could not get anything going against the Giants, ending their 9-game winning streak. Carlos Ruiz (.265) had 2 of the Phillies' 8 hits, and Mike Stutes (3.02) threw a scoreless bottom of the 8th.
In New York, Michael Bourn (.304) had a walk and a hit, and drove in a run for the Braves in their 6-5 win over the Mets........In Baltimore, the Blue Jays got to Alfredo Simon (3-5, 4.08) for 6 runs (4 earned) on 10 hits, NO walks in 5.2 innings of work, tagging him with the loss in a 7-2 Toronto win................In Houston, the Brewers beat the Astros, 7-3, with Sergio Escalona (2.78) giving up a run on 2 hits in his inning of work.
In New York, Michael Bourn (.304) had a walk and a hit, and drove in a run for the Braves in their 6-5 win over the Mets........In Baltimore, the Blue Jays got to Alfredo Simon (3-5, 4.08) for 6 runs (4 earned) on 10 hits, NO walks in 5.2 innings of work, tagging him with the loss in a 7-2 Toronto win................In Houston, the Brewers beat the Astros, 7-3, with Sergio Escalona (2.78) giving up a run on 2 hits in his inning of work.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Rodriguez wins 15th
Julio Rodriguez' break out season extended to his 15th win of the year, a 5-4 victory over first half nemesis, Daytona. The Cubs were the hump the Threshers could not get over in the first half, but the confidence is growing in Clearwater, despite the trade of Jonathan Singleton and Jarred Cosart right off their roster. It was not the most artistic of outing for "J-Rod", struggling through 5 innings, and allowing 3 runs on just 2 hits and 2 walks, striking out 7, to go to 15-6, 3.13 on the year. Ebelin Lugo (2 IP, 1hit, 1K, hold #5) and Eric Pettis (1 IP, 1 walk, hold #7) pitched well in relief.
Jeremy Barnes (.274, HR #7, 2 RBI, 2 runs), Sebastian Valle (.306, double, 2 RBI), Troy Hanzawa (double, run) and Alan Schoenberger (double, run) all had 2 hits for Clearwater. The Threshers (22-20) are tied with Dunedin, 1 game behind Tampa with 28 games to go.
HEWITT COMES UP WITH ANOTHER BIG HIT
Anthony Hewitt was having a tough night at the plate Saturday (2 strike outs, and a bullet line drive that turned into a DP), but came up huge with the game on the line in the bottom of the 8th inning with a game-tying, bases clearing double!! Jim Murphy then singled Hewitt home with what proved to be the winning run in a thrilling 5-4 come-from-behind win over the Power. Hewitt (.239) now has 48 RBI, and Murphy (.271) has a team leading 68. Bill Rice (.304) came off the bench and was 3 for 3 with a triple and 2 runs scored to give Lakewood a spark! Mario Hollands made the spot start and did an excellent job for the Claws, preserving the bullpen and going 5 solid innings, keeping Lakewood in the game (1 run, 5 hits, 1 walk, 1 K). After Lendy Castillo got roughed up (1.2 IP, 3 runs 4 hit) and responded with back-to-back hit batters (which got him ejected), Hector Neris restored order, recording the next 4 outs and picking up the win when Lakewood rallied. Ryan Duke (1.74) threw a scoreless 9th for his 6th save.
At 23-19, the BlueClaws are in 3rd place, 1.5 games behind Kannapolis and 1 game in back of Hickory. Austin Wright (1-0) will make his second start for the Claws on Sunday.
NEWCOMER SPARKS R-PHILS, PIGS LOSE
Recently signed Brent Clevlin had 4 hits and 5 RBI to lead Reading to a 9-3 win in Binghamton. Tim Kennelly added 2 hits and 2 RBI and Joe Esposito picked up the win with 5.2 innings of work. "Espo" gave up 3 runs on 3 hits and 3 walks, striking out 7 to improve to 5-3, 5.32 on the year. Reading in 59-54, 4 games out of first, and 1 game ahead of Trenton for the final playoff spot.......In Durham, the Bulls topped Lehigh Valley, 6-2. Freddy Galvis had 2 hits and scored a run for the IronPigs, and (at 6 for 15) is hitting .400 in 4 games with Lehigh.
SAVAGE WINS AGAIN
In Jacksonville, Will Savage threw 7 more strong innings for Chattanooga, as the Lookouts beat the Suns, 7-3. Will (12-3, 3.38) is having a fine season for the Dodger's affiliate, and Saturday it was more of the same. Just 1 run on 5 hits and 2 walks, as the Lookouts improve to 25-16 in the second half, and have a 3-game lead over first half winner Tennessee................In Lancaster, Jonathan Singleton (.286 since trade) was 1 for 4 and scored a run for the JetHawks as Lancaster defeated Inland Empire, 7-5............In Omaha, the Sacramento River Cats gave Josh Outman a 4-0 2nd inning lead, which he could not hold. Outman (7-2, 3.84) lasted just 4 innings, allowing 6 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks, striking out 6 in the Storm Chasers' 7-5 win. Michael Taylor hit his 13th home run of the year for the River Cats................In a wild one in Indianapolis, Jason Jarramillo (.274) had a double, a walk, an RBI and scored a run for the Indians in their 9-8 win over Toledo.
Jeremy Barnes (.274, HR #7, 2 RBI, 2 runs), Sebastian Valle (.306, double, 2 RBI), Troy Hanzawa (double, run) and Alan Schoenberger (double, run) all had 2 hits for Clearwater. The Threshers (22-20) are tied with Dunedin, 1 game behind Tampa with 28 games to go.
HEWITT COMES UP WITH ANOTHER BIG HIT
Anthony Hewitt was having a tough night at the plate Saturday (2 strike outs, and a bullet line drive that turned into a DP), but came up huge with the game on the line in the bottom of the 8th inning with a game-tying, bases clearing double!! Jim Murphy then singled Hewitt home with what proved to be the winning run in a thrilling 5-4 come-from-behind win over the Power. Hewitt (.239) now has 48 RBI, and Murphy (.271) has a team leading 68. Bill Rice (.304) came off the bench and was 3 for 3 with a triple and 2 runs scored to give Lakewood a spark! Mario Hollands made the spot start and did an excellent job for the Claws, preserving the bullpen and going 5 solid innings, keeping Lakewood in the game (1 run, 5 hits, 1 walk, 1 K). After Lendy Castillo got roughed up (1.2 IP, 3 runs 4 hit) and responded with back-to-back hit batters (which got him ejected), Hector Neris restored order, recording the next 4 outs and picking up the win when Lakewood rallied. Ryan Duke (1.74) threw a scoreless 9th for his 6th save.
At 23-19, the BlueClaws are in 3rd place, 1.5 games behind Kannapolis and 1 game in back of Hickory. Austin Wright (1-0) will make his second start for the Claws on Sunday.
NEWCOMER SPARKS R-PHILS, PIGS LOSE
Recently signed Brent Clevlin had 4 hits and 5 RBI to lead Reading to a 9-3 win in Binghamton. Tim Kennelly added 2 hits and 2 RBI and Joe Esposito picked up the win with 5.2 innings of work. "Espo" gave up 3 runs on 3 hits and 3 walks, striking out 7 to improve to 5-3, 5.32 on the year. Reading in 59-54, 4 games out of first, and 1 game ahead of Trenton for the final playoff spot.......In Durham, the Bulls topped Lehigh Valley, 6-2. Freddy Galvis had 2 hits and scored a run for the IronPigs, and (at 6 for 15) is hitting .400 in 4 games with Lehigh.
SAVAGE WINS AGAIN
In Jacksonville, Will Savage threw 7 more strong innings for Chattanooga, as the Lookouts beat the Suns, 7-3. Will (12-3, 3.38) is having a fine season for the Dodger's affiliate, and Saturday it was more of the same. Just 1 run on 5 hits and 2 walks, as the Lookouts improve to 25-16 in the second half, and have a 3-game lead over first half winner Tennessee................In Lancaster, Jonathan Singleton (.286 since trade) was 1 for 4 and scored a run for the JetHawks as Lancaster defeated Inland Empire, 7-5............In Omaha, the Sacramento River Cats gave Josh Outman a 4-0 2nd inning lead, which he could not hold. Outman (7-2, 3.84) lasted just 4 innings, allowing 6 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks, striking out 6 in the Storm Chasers' 7-5 win. Michael Taylor hit his 13th home run of the year for the River Cats................In a wild one in Indianapolis, Jason Jarramillo (.274) had a double, a walk, an RBI and scored a run for the Indians in their 9-8 win over Toledo.
Hamels' gem makes in 9 in a row for Phils
Cole Hamels continues to shine, beating the Giants, 2-1 on Saturday with a complete game 7-hitter. Hamels (13-6, 2.53) was 1 pitch short of a shut out when Pablo Sandoval homered with 2 out in the bottom of the 9th for San Francisco's lone run. Cole allowed NO walks and struck out 5 in his latest masterpiece, which also gave him some revenge on Matt Cain, who defeated Cole and the Phillies 2-1 in Philadelphia 10 days ago.
The Phillies manufactured just 5 hits, 1 of them by Ryan Howard (.253). The Phillies will hand the 9-game winning streak to Roy Oswalt, fresh off the DL. Roy has not made a start sine June 23. Kyle Kendrick will return to the bullpen now, and Scott Mathieson shuttles back to the IronPigs with Ryan Madson coming off the DL.
The win for Hamels is #71 on the HomeSide.
In New York, the Mets hit 4 home runs to top the Braves, 11-7. Michael Bourn (.305) was 3 for 4 and a walk, scored a run and stole his major league leading 41st base for Atlanta........In Houston, Bourn's former team, the Astros lost to Milwaukee, 7-5. Sergio Escalona (2.49) retired the only hitter he faced........In Arlington, the Cleveland Indians finally beat the Rangers, but it took a 4-run 9th inning rally to produce the 7-5 win. The Rangers had won all 5 games this year and 17 of the previous 20 against the Tribe. Lou Marson walked and scored a run for the Indians.
The Phillies manufactured just 5 hits, 1 of them by Ryan Howard (.253). The Phillies will hand the 9-game winning streak to Roy Oswalt, fresh off the DL. Roy has not made a start sine June 23. Kyle Kendrick will return to the bullpen now, and Scott Mathieson shuttles back to the IronPigs with Ryan Madson coming off the DL.
The win for Hamels is #71 on the HomeSide.
In New York, the Mets hit 4 home runs to top the Braves, 11-7. Michael Bourn (.305) was 3 for 4 and a walk, scored a run and stole his major league leading 41st base for Atlanta........In Houston, Bourn's former team, the Astros lost to Milwaukee, 7-5. Sergio Escalona (2.49) retired the only hitter he faced........In Arlington, the Cleveland Indians finally beat the Rangers, but it took a 4-run 9th inning rally to produce the 7-5 win. The Rangers had won all 5 games this year and 17 of the previous 20 against the Tribe. Lou Marson walked and scored a run for the Indians.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
crazy 8s
The Phillies won their 8th straight game Friday night in San Francisco, beating the Giants 9-2. Vance Worley (2.35) won his 8th game of the year against just 1 loss, by throwing 7 good frames, scattering 7 hits and a walk, and allowing just 2 runs, and striking out 6. Mike Stutes (3.10) tossed another scoreless inning, and Shane Victorino, John Mayberry, and Hunter Pence all homered.
The win was #70 for the HomeSide.
In Houston, Jay Happ (4-14, 6.26) was hit hard again, this time by Milwaukee for 6 runs on 7 hits and 3 walks in just 4 innings. There is something not quite right with Happ. He is throwing a far too low percentage of strikes, and when he is in the zone, he is getting hammered........In New York, Michael Bourn (.301) drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to help the Braves beat the Mets, 4-1..................In Arlington, Jason Donald was 1 for 5 and scored a run for the Indians in their 8-7, 11-inning loss to the Rangers.
In Lakewood, Cameron Rupp had 3 more hits, and is now hitting .280, but the BlueClaws lost to West Virginia, 7-3. Good relief pitching from Tyler Knigge (4.1 IP, 1 run, 3 hits, 1 walk, 3 Ks) and Colby Shreve (3 IP, first earned run in over 20 innings) after Ervis Manzinillo could not get out of the 1st inning.............In Clearwater, Tampa shut out the Threshers, 7-0 on 6 hits. Darin Ruf (.318) and Travis Mattair had 2 hits each for the Threshers...............In Binghamton, Matt Rizzotti hit his 20th home run for Reading, but the Mets took a 6-3 decision from the Phillies. "Riz" is hitting .290 and has driven in 67 runs so far. Steve Singleton had 2 more hits, including a double, and scored a run for the R-Phils. Chris Kissock had a nice outing, going 3.1 relief innings when J.C.Ramirez could not complete the 3rd. Kissock allowed 1 run on 4 hits, NO walks, and kept Reading within striking distance...........In Durham, the IronPigs edged the Bulls, 4-3. Freddy Galvis had 2 hits and drove in a run, and Domonic Brown (.328) added a hit and a walk. Joe Savery (3-0, 3.48) was the winning pitcher, ironically because he gave up a run in his inning and then benefited from Lehigh Valley's 2-run 7th. Mike Zagurski retired all 4 hitters he faced and got credit for his 8th hold.
In Bowie, the combination of Anthony Gose (single, walk, HR #11, 3 runs, SB #51) and Travis d'Arnaud (.331, 2 single, double, 2 RBI) for New Hampshire devastated the BaySox 11-3..........In Omaha, it was the combination of Adrian Cardenas (.298, 3 for 4, double RBI) and Michael Taylor (.296, 2 for 4 run scored) proving to be the difference in Sacramento's 2-1 win over the Storm Chasers.
In Springdale, Edgar Garcia recorded his 2nd save for Northwest Arkansas with 3 solid innings, allowing only 1 hit and 1 walk as the Naturals beat the Arkansas Travelers, 6-2............In Corpus Christi, Jonathan Villar (.236) had 2 hits again for the Hooks in their 4-3 loss to Midland.......In Las Vegas, the 51s took a 10-inning, 6-5 win from Oklahoma City. Kevin Howard (.298) was 1 for 3, and Bobby Korecky (1.93) retired 5 hitters for Vegas, allowing 1 run on 1 hit and 1 walk..........In Scranton, the Yankees routed the Bats, 8-4. Greg Golson (.273) was 1 for 5, and threw out a runner at home!
The win was #70 for the HomeSide.
In Houston, Jay Happ (4-14, 6.26) was hit hard again, this time by Milwaukee for 6 runs on 7 hits and 3 walks in just 4 innings. There is something not quite right with Happ. He is throwing a far too low percentage of strikes, and when he is in the zone, he is getting hammered........In New York, Michael Bourn (.301) drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to help the Braves beat the Mets, 4-1..................In Arlington, Jason Donald was 1 for 5 and scored a run for the Indians in their 8-7, 11-inning loss to the Rangers.
In Lakewood, Cameron Rupp had 3 more hits, and is now hitting .280, but the BlueClaws lost to West Virginia, 7-3. Good relief pitching from Tyler Knigge (4.1 IP, 1 run, 3 hits, 1 walk, 3 Ks) and Colby Shreve (3 IP, first earned run in over 20 innings) after Ervis Manzinillo could not get out of the 1st inning.............In Clearwater, Tampa shut out the Threshers, 7-0 on 6 hits. Darin Ruf (.318) and Travis Mattair had 2 hits each for the Threshers...............In Binghamton, Matt Rizzotti hit his 20th home run for Reading, but the Mets took a 6-3 decision from the Phillies. "Riz" is hitting .290 and has driven in 67 runs so far. Steve Singleton had 2 more hits, including a double, and scored a run for the R-Phils. Chris Kissock had a nice outing, going 3.1 relief innings when J.C.Ramirez could not complete the 3rd. Kissock allowed 1 run on 4 hits, NO walks, and kept Reading within striking distance...........In Durham, the IronPigs edged the Bulls, 4-3. Freddy Galvis had 2 hits and drove in a run, and Domonic Brown (.328) added a hit and a walk. Joe Savery (3-0, 3.48) was the winning pitcher, ironically because he gave up a run in his inning and then benefited from Lehigh Valley's 2-run 7th. Mike Zagurski retired all 4 hitters he faced and got credit for his 8th hold.
In Bowie, the combination of Anthony Gose (single, walk, HR #11, 3 runs, SB #51) and Travis d'Arnaud (.331, 2 single, double, 2 RBI) for New Hampshire devastated the BaySox 11-3..........In Omaha, it was the combination of Adrian Cardenas (.298, 3 for 4, double RBI) and Michael Taylor (.296, 2 for 4 run scored) proving to be the difference in Sacramento's 2-1 win over the Storm Chasers.
In Springdale, Edgar Garcia recorded his 2nd save for Northwest Arkansas with 3 solid innings, allowing only 1 hit and 1 walk as the Naturals beat the Arkansas Travelers, 6-2............In Corpus Christi, Jonathan Villar (.236) had 2 hits again for the Hooks in their 4-3 loss to Midland.......In Las Vegas, the 51s took a 10-inning, 6-5 win from Oklahoma City. Kevin Howard (.298) was 1 for 3, and Bobby Korecky (1.93) retired 5 hitters for Vegas, allowing 1 run on 1 hit and 1 walk..........In Scranton, the Yankees routed the Bats, 8-4. Greg Golson (.273) was 1 for 5, and threw out a runner at home!
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