Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Cardenas an All-Star
Adrian Cardenas will represent the Midland Rock Hounds in the Texas League All-Star Game in Frisco on Wednesday night. Adrian is batting .344, good for second best in the Texas League.
Delmarva tops Claws
The Delmarva Shorebirds banged out 18 hits, leading to a 13-9 win over Lakewood in the rubber game of their series last night in Lakewood. Justin De Fratus took the loss in his first start of the year, allowing 3 runs on 6 hits over the first 3 innings. De Fratus will limited to 50 pitches as the staff stretches him out slowly to go into the rotation. Rob Roth was also hit hard, allowing 6 runs in 2.1 innings, and Ryan Bergh absorbed some punishment, too, giving up 4 runs, 3 earned on 7 hits in 2.2 innings of work. Jared Simon, here on a rehab assignment, threw a 1-2-3 9th inning.
Offensively, Moose Mattair had 3 hits and 2 RBI, Harold Garcia, Jim Murphy, and Troy Hanzawa had 2 hits each, with Garcia, Zack Collier and Murph, who hit a long home run (his 7th) all driving in 2 runs. Lakewood trailed 12-2 in the 6th inning but did not roll over, battling back and making a game of it in the end with a 5-run 9th inning rally.
The Greensboro Grasshoppers come into town tonight and Lakewood will send Jason Knapp to the hill.
Offensively, Moose Mattair had 3 hits and 2 RBI, Harold Garcia, Jim Murphy, and Troy Hanzawa had 2 hits each, with Garcia, Zack Collier and Murph, who hit a long home run (his 7th) all driving in 2 runs. Lakewood trailed 12-2 in the 6th inning but did not roll over, battling back and making a game of it in the end with a 5-run 9th inning rally.
The Greensboro Grasshoppers come into town tonight and Lakewood will send Jason Knapp to the hill.
Savery wins 10th
Joe Savery, who threw 1 inning before having his start rained out Friday, threw 6.2 2-hit shut out innings in Trenton Monday leading Reading to a 12-2 mauling of the Thunder. Savery walked 4 and struck out 2 to become the first pitcher in the organization to win 10 games. At 10-1, with a 3.08 ERA, he has to be a candidate for the spot start that will come up with the Phillies next week. Pat Overholt threw 2 shut out innings, and Tyson Brummett, moved to the bullpen, gave up 2 runs in the 9th inning. Brummett was moved out of the rotation to make room for Yohan Flande, who has been promoted from Clearwater. Flande was 7-1 with a 2.45 ERA in 13 games for the Threshers. To make room for Flande on the roster, Sam Walls has been released.
Michael Taylor (.351) had 4 more hits for the R-Phils and Kevin Mahar also had 4 hits as Reading pounded out 17 hits en route to the win to improve to 43-32 on the year. The Phils head to home to face Altoona for 4 games, my guess would be Flande to make his debut tonight.
The Threshers outslugged Palm Beach 9-8 Monday. Tim Kennelly, Matt Rizzotti and Jesus Villegas all had 2 hits, Villegas drove in 4 runs and Mike Durant belted his 9th home run of the year. Tyler Cloyd made his debut for Clearwater, throwing 5.2 innings and giving up 6 runs, 4 earned on 9 hits. Chris Kissock recorded his first win of the year, giving up just 1 run in 2 innings of work.
Williamsport split a doubleheader with Batavia, losing 4-1 in the opener and taking the nightcap, 4-3. T.J. Warren (.424) had 2 hits and 2 RBI, and Leandro Castro (.393) added a double and a triple and scored twice in that second game.
Michael Taylor (.351) had 4 more hits for the R-Phils and Kevin Mahar also had 4 hits as Reading pounded out 17 hits en route to the win to improve to 43-32 on the year. The Phils head to home to face Altoona for 4 games, my guess would be Flande to make his debut tonight.
The Threshers outslugged Palm Beach 9-8 Monday. Tim Kennelly, Matt Rizzotti and Jesus Villegas all had 2 hits, Villegas drove in 4 runs and Mike Durant belted his 9th home run of the year. Tyler Cloyd made his debut for Clearwater, throwing 5.2 innings and giving up 6 runs, 4 earned on 9 hits. Chris Kissock recorded his first win of the year, giving up just 1 run in 2 innings of work.
Williamsport split a doubleheader with Batavia, losing 4-1 in the opener and taking the nightcap, 4-3. T.J. Warren (.424) had 2 hits and 2 RBI, and Leandro Castro (.393) added a double and a triple and scored twice in that second game.
Floyd shines for Sox; Escalona back with Phils
The White Sox defeated the Indians Monday behind shut out pitching from Gavin Floyd. Gavin (6-5, 4.12) threw 7.2 innings of 5-hit ball, walking 2 and striking out 5 as Chicago won, 6-3.
With Antonio Bastardo going on the DL with a shoulder problem, Sergio Escalona has been recalled again. Speculation is wild about who with make Bastardo's scheduled start on Thursday, but with the off day on Monday, J.A. Happ, fresh off his complete game shut out of the Blue Jays on Saturday, will be on schedule to go. The off day has given the entire rotation an extra day off, so they can all pitch on their regular rest, but when Bastartdo's next turn comes up next week, it could be any one of a number of guys. My guess is Carlos Carrasco. He has won 4 of his last 5 starts, is pitching as well as anybody under consideration, and is probably ready to make his debut.
With Antonio Bastardo going on the DL with a shoulder problem, Sergio Escalona has been recalled again. Speculation is wild about who with make Bastardo's scheduled start on Thursday, but with the off day on Monday, J.A. Happ, fresh off his complete game shut out of the Blue Jays on Saturday, will be on schedule to go. The off day has given the entire rotation an extra day off, so they can all pitch on their regular rest, but when Bastartdo's next turn comes up next week, it could be any one of a number of guys. My guess is Carlos Carrasco. He has won 4 of his last 5 starts, is pitching as well as anybody under consideration, and is probably ready to make his debut.
Monday, June 29, 2009
injury update
Most of the news here is not good. We start with Josh Outman, who the Athletics have moved from the 15-day to the 60-day DL with a sprained left (pitching) elbow. It is unknown if he will pitch again this year.
Alfredo Simon, who won a job in the Orioles rotation during spring training, had season ending on a ligament in his pitching elbow in late May, and is hoping to be ready for spring training.
Taylor Buchholz, who signed a big deal for this year before the season, had Tommy John surgery on June 17 and will miss the rest of this year.
Antonio Bastardo has a strained left (pitching) shoulder and will miss at least his next start Wednesday. His return is uncertain at this time.
I spoke with Andy Barb on Sunday, he has a problem in his pitching shoulder and will probably undergo season ending surgery sometime in the next few months.
Robinson Tejeda has come off the DL for the Royals and is back in their bullpen after a month on the shelf. Robinson pitched 8 days ago, allowing 2 hits and a walk, recording just 1 out.
Alfredo Simon, who won a job in the Orioles rotation during spring training, had season ending on a ligament in his pitching elbow in late May, and is hoping to be ready for spring training.
Taylor Buchholz, who signed a big deal for this year before the season, had Tommy John surgery on June 17 and will miss the rest of this year.
Antonio Bastardo has a strained left (pitching) shoulder and will miss at least his next start Wednesday. His return is uncertain at this time.
I spoke with Andy Barb on Sunday, he has a problem in his pitching shoulder and will probably undergo season ending surgery sometime in the next few months.
Robinson Tejeda has come off the DL for the Royals and is back in their bullpen after a month on the shelf. Robinson pitched 8 days ago, allowing 2 hits and a walk, recording just 1 out.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Lakewood pitches their way to sweep
The Lakewood BlueClaws rode their superior pitching to a doubleheader sweep over Delmarva Saturday night winning a 1-0 walk-off in the opener and a tense 3-2 game in the nightcap.
In game 1, which was stared by Jesus Sanchez (3 scoreless innings)Friday, Freddy Ballestas made his debut for Lakewood with 5 splendid scoreless innings, allowing just 2 hits, NO walks and striking out 8. The 22-year old Venezuelan was in complete control all evening. B.J. Rosenberg threw a scoreless 9th and picked up the win when the Claws broke through in the bottom half. Harold Garcia started the Lakewood 9th with a single and Anthony Gose (who earlier stole his 45th base) got the 2-strike bunt down the move him to 2nd base. Travis D'Arnaud smacked his second hit of the game, a double down the right field line to win it for the 'Claws. It was the team-leading 40th RBI for Travis.
In the nightcap, Heitor Correa went the distance for his 5th victory of the year, allowing just 2 runs on 6 hits, NO walks, striking out 5, lowering his ERA to 2.78. Anthony Gose led the attack with 2 singles and a double, and scored a run. Lakewood scored 2 runs on wild pitches and that was the difference in the ballgame.
The promotion of Tyler Cloyd to Clearwater has moved Justin De Fratus into the rotation. He will make his first start Monday night.
Trevor May will pitch this afternoon for Lakewood as we go for 3 in a row.
In game 1, which was stared by Jesus Sanchez (3 scoreless innings)Friday, Freddy Ballestas made his debut for Lakewood with 5 splendid scoreless innings, allowing just 2 hits, NO walks and striking out 8. The 22-year old Venezuelan was in complete control all evening. B.J. Rosenberg threw a scoreless 9th and picked up the win when the Claws broke through in the bottom half. Harold Garcia started the Lakewood 9th with a single and Anthony Gose (who earlier stole his 45th base) got the 2-strike bunt down the move him to 2nd base. Travis D'Arnaud smacked his second hit of the game, a double down the right field line to win it for the 'Claws. It was the team-leading 40th RBI for Travis.
In the nightcap, Heitor Correa went the distance for his 5th victory of the year, allowing just 2 runs on 6 hits, NO walks, striking out 5, lowering his ERA to 2.78. Anthony Gose led the attack with 2 singles and a double, and scored a run. Lakewood scored 2 runs on wild pitches and that was the difference in the ballgame.
The promotion of Tyler Cloyd to Clearwater has moved Justin De Fratus into the rotation. He will make his first start Monday night.
Trevor May will pitch this afternoon for Lakewood as we go for 3 in a row.
Reading-Trenton split
In Trenton, Reading lost the first game of a doubleheader, which was started by Joe Savery Friday, by the score of 8-2. Alex Concepcion threw 3 scoreless innings before Sam Walls and Angel Castro gave up 7 runs in 2 innings to let the game get away. Chance Chapman threw a 1-2-3 8th inning for Reading, who managed just 3 hits.
The R-Phils bounced back in game 2, behind Vance Worley, to beat the Thunder 7-2. Worley went 6 strong, giving up 2 runs on 6 hits and 1 walk, to improve to 5-4, 3.63 for the year. Michael Taylor (.337) had a single, a double, a walk, scored twice and stole a base (#13), Neil Sellers (.295) had 2 doubles and 3 RBI and Jeremy Slayden (.395) belted his 3rd home run.
In Jupiter, the Threshers scored 5 in the 11th to break open an 8-3 win over the Hammerheads. Steve Susdorf had 4 more hits (14 for 28), and Javis Diaz (.296, single double 3 RBI), Fidel Hernandez (.274, 2 RBI) and Matt Rizzotti (.251, 2 singles, walk, 2 runs scored) all added 2 hits for Clearwtaer. Julian Sampson started and pitched well, going 6.2, allowing 3 runs on 5 hits and 1 walk. Walter Tejeda pitched for 2.1, allowing 3 hits and no runs, but he did let the inherited tying run score, then Dan Brauer threw a scoreless 10th and received the win when the offense exploded.
In Williamsport, T.J. Warren (.400) had 2 hits, a walk, scored 2 runs and stole a base, and Jiwan James (.303) added 2 hits and an RBI as the Crosscutters defeated Mahoning Valley, 6-1. Nicholas Hernandez started and went 4 innings, allowing just 1 run on 6 hits, Luke Werth tossed 3 shut out frames to get credit for the win, and Austin Hyatt went the final 2, allowing no hits.
The R-Phils bounced back in game 2, behind Vance Worley, to beat the Thunder 7-2. Worley went 6 strong, giving up 2 runs on 6 hits and 1 walk, to improve to 5-4, 3.63 for the year. Michael Taylor (.337) had a single, a double, a walk, scored twice and stole a base (#13), Neil Sellers (.295) had 2 doubles and 3 RBI and Jeremy Slayden (.395) belted his 3rd home run.
In Jupiter, the Threshers scored 5 in the 11th to break open an 8-3 win over the Hammerheads. Steve Susdorf had 4 more hits (14 for 28), and Javis Diaz (.296, single double 3 RBI), Fidel Hernandez (.274, 2 RBI) and Matt Rizzotti (.251, 2 singles, walk, 2 runs scored) all added 2 hits for Clearwtaer. Julian Sampson started and pitched well, going 6.2, allowing 3 runs on 5 hits and 1 walk. Walter Tejeda pitched for 2.1, allowing 3 hits and no runs, but he did let the inherited tying run score, then Dan Brauer threw a scoreless 10th and received the win when the offense exploded.
In Williamsport, T.J. Warren (.400) had 2 hits, a walk, scored 2 runs and stole a base, and Jiwan James (.303) added 2 hits and an RBI as the Crosscutters defeated Mahoning Valley, 6-1. Nicholas Hernandez started and went 4 innings, allowing just 1 run on 6 hits, Luke Werth tossed 3 shut out frames to get credit for the win, and Austin Hyatt went the final 2, allowing no hits.
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