The reason for the confusion regarding the equipment came because the boys saw the luggage and equipment being put by the side of the road when the police were evacuating them, thus giving them the impression early on that some of it was lost. It now seems they have everything that they need.
Thanks to everyone for the contributions. Special thanks to Lynn Hoffman, Kathy Palamara and Dan Hoppe for keeping me in the loop.
This is why the HomeSide exists and works as well as it does!!
Saturday, August 2, 2008
update on Lakewood
The BlueClaws have arrived in Greensboro and it seems there may have been some misinformation. All was NOT lost on the bus, most of the equipment was salvaged and they apparently have all they need to play the game tonight, which starts in about three and a half hours from now. Once again, the most important thing in the entire incident is NO ONE was hurt.
I have been so preoccupied with this whole fire that I neglected to mention the excellent performance from Michael Stutes again last night in Lakewood's 4-1 win over West Virginia. Stutes threw 6 strong innings, allowing just 1 run on only 2 hits to record his 2nd win in as many starts for the 'Claws. Dominic Brown led the Lakewood attack with 3 hits. Thank goodness he is back, we sure missed his production while he sat out for 8 games with a sore shoulder. Welcome Back, Dom!! Tim Kennelly added 2 more hits and is now hitting .354, and Freddy Galvis chipped in with another hit. Freddy's insertion into the #2 spot in the line up has been a success.
I have been so preoccupied with this whole fire that I neglected to mention the excellent performance from Michael Stutes again last night in Lakewood's 4-1 win over West Virginia. Stutes threw 6 strong innings, allowing just 1 run on only 2 hits to record his 2nd win in as many starts for the 'Claws. Dominic Brown led the Lakewood attack with 3 hits. Thank goodness he is back, we sure missed his production while he sat out for 8 games with a sore shoulder. Welcome Back, Dom!! Tim Kennelly added 2 more hits and is now hitting .354, and Freddy Galvis chipped in with another hit. Freddy's insertion into the #2 spot in the line up has been a success.
17 and Counting
Quintin Berry has extended his hitting streak to 17 straight games with a 3 hit night in the Thresher's 4-0, 11 inning win last night in Fort Myers. Q is up to .274 now and has tied the Clearwater mark with 40 stolen bases set by Reggie Taylor. Berry stole 55 for Lakewood last season.
disaster on the road
Everybody remain calm, please. I will give you all the details I have. First of all, nobody was hurt, but the bus carrying the Lakewood BlueClaws to Greensboro last night caught fire in Delaware. Again, NOBODY WAS HURT, but apparently the boys could only take what they had in the bus with them, and everything in the underside storage of the bus was lost to either fire or water damage. The team was evacuated to the nearest truck stop by the state police, who responded very quickly. The boys then had to wait to get another bus to their location, so at the time of this post, they are STILL ON THE ROAD to North Carolina, and have been up all night. I have no word yet if the replacement bus stopped off to pick up uniforms and game equipment , so tonight's game is, as of now, questionable.
If anybody has more info, please let me know.
If anybody has more info, please let me know.
Homie to the show!!
The Minnesota Twins have called up Randy Ruiz to the major league roster. The 30-year old from the Bronx, who is still the single season RBI leader in Lakewood (91 in 2004), made his major league debut Friday night as the Twin's DH, and went 1 for 3 and scored a run. Randy has played in at least organizations (CIN, STL, PHIL, NYY, KC), and his perseverance has finally paid off.
In another HomeSider move, Carlos Carrasco has been promoted to AAA Lehigh Valley. He joins catchers Orlando Guevara and Jason Jaramillo, and pitcher Joe Bisenius as former BlueClaws in Lehigh Valley. J.A. Happ was recalled to Philadelphia on Tuesday. Caraasco will probably jump into the rotation on Sunday(his regular day), replacing Wes Walrond, who was promoted to Philadelphia to take the roster spot of Rudy Seanez, who was placed on the DL yesterday.
Friday, August 1, 2008
the beat goes on
Clearwater took a severe beating, 15-4, at the hands of Fort Myers on Thursday, and while the continuing struggles of Joe Savery (1 inning, 8 earned runs) have to be worrying, there was some good news. Michael Taylor is still hot, picking up 2 more hits and raising his average at Clearwater to .286, and .335 overall with 69 RBI in 103 games this year. He is now 15 for his last 39 (.384). Quintin Berry also had another hit to extend his hitting streak to 16 games.
Reading rode a strong performance from Drew Carpenter (7 innings, 1 earned run on 5 hits) and Sergio Escalona (2 hit-less innings for a save) to a 7-2 win over Harrisburg. Mike Spidale (single, triple, home run #7, 3 RBI) and Neil Sellers (single, double, home run #18) provided the spark for the Phillies offense. Brad Harman chipped in with his 11th home run.
In Frisco, Texas last night, Tim Gradoville belted his first home run of the year for the RoughRiders in Midland's 9-6 win. Grado also threw out 2 of 3 would-be stealers.
In Modesto, Matt Spencer has not cooled off, either, pounding out 3 more hits to raise his average to .449 since being traded over to Oakland in the Joe Blanton deal. Adrian Cardenas also had another hit another RBI for Stockton in the Port's 5-4 loss to Modesto.
In Pawtucket, Randy Ruiz (.320) had 3 hits, including his 17th dinger of the season. "Homie" also drove in 3 more runs, to raise his total to 68 for Rochester. The Red Wings lost the game to the Sox, 7-6 when Bobby Korecky blew his 9th save, and picked up the loss.
In Tacoma, Andy Baldwin continues his winning ways, throwing 6 shut out innings, allowing just 2 hits, in a rain shortened game as Tacoma beat Round Rock, 2-0. Andy improved to 7-5, 5.10 on the year.
Finally, Kyle Kendrick picked up his 9th win of the year as the Phillies beat the Nationals in Washington last night, 8-4. Kendrick went 6.2 innings, allowing just 2 runs on 7 hits and 1 walk, to improve to 9-5, 4.59 for the season. Ryan Howard had 2 hits, and drove in his 95th run of the year, that the top number in the National League. Cole Hamels (9-6, 3.27) gets the ball tonight for Philadelphia in St. Louis.
Reading rode a strong performance from Drew Carpenter (7 innings, 1 earned run on 5 hits) and Sergio Escalona (2 hit-less innings for a save) to a 7-2 win over Harrisburg. Mike Spidale (single, triple, home run #7, 3 RBI) and Neil Sellers (single, double, home run #18) provided the spark for the Phillies offense. Brad Harman chipped in with his 11th home run.
In Frisco, Texas last night, Tim Gradoville belted his first home run of the year for the RoughRiders in Midland's 9-6 win. Grado also threw out 2 of 3 would-be stealers.
In Modesto, Matt Spencer has not cooled off, either, pounding out 3 more hits to raise his average to .449 since being traded over to Oakland in the Joe Blanton deal. Adrian Cardenas also had another hit another RBI for Stockton in the Port's 5-4 loss to Modesto.
In Pawtucket, Randy Ruiz (.320) had 3 hits, including his 17th dinger of the season. "Homie" also drove in 3 more runs, to raise his total to 68 for Rochester. The Red Wings lost the game to the Sox, 7-6 when Bobby Korecky blew his 9th save, and picked up the loss.
In Tacoma, Andy Baldwin continues his winning ways, throwing 6 shut out innings, allowing just 2 hits, in a rain shortened game as Tacoma beat Round Rock, 2-0. Andy improved to 7-5, 5.10 on the year.
Finally, Kyle Kendrick picked up his 9th win of the year as the Phillies beat the Nationals in Washington last night, 8-4. Kendrick went 6.2 innings, allowing just 2 runs on 7 hits and 1 walk, to improve to 9-5, 4.59 for the season. Ryan Howard had 2 hits, and drove in his 95th run of the year, that the top number in the National League. Cole Hamels (9-6, 3.27) gets the ball tonight for Philadelphia in St. Louis.
Eaton no help
Adam Eaton started the game for the Lakewood BlueClaws Thursday night, and allowed 4 earned runs in less than 4 innings, and Lakewood never recovered, losing to West Virginia, 8-3. The loss dropped Lakewood 3 games behind the Power with 1 game remaining tonight in the series, with Oregon State grad, and 2-time College World Series champion Michael Stutes making his 2nd start for Lakewood. Stutes has been brilliant since turning pro, going 3-1 with a 1.09 ERA in 7 professional appearances for Williamsport and Lakewood. Thanks to Lynn Hoffman for the great photo.
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