Both the Lakewood BlueClaws and Clearwater Threshers racked up 10 runs on opening night, and both squad took road victories as a reward.
The BlueClaws started early, riding the wave of an 8-run top of the first inning to a 10-7 win over Asheville. Nicholas Hernandez was the starter and winning pitcher, going 6 innings, and while allowing 6 runs, only 2 were earned. He had NO walks (a stat I absolutely love) and struck out 8. Siuman Lebron was impressive, striking out 3 in 2 innings, and Eric Massingham recorded the final 3 outs. Jeremy Barnes had 3 hits, including 2 doubles, and scored 2 runs, and Darin Ruf was 2 for 3, including a 3-run homer in the 8 run explosion, and an RBI double in the 9th. Jiwan James had a single, a double, 2 RBI and scored a run, Jonathan Villar added 2 singles, a stolen base, and 2 runs scored, and Adam Buschini chipped in with a double, 3 walks, a stolen base and a run scored.
The BlueClaws had 12 hits, but the Threshers tallied 16 in their 10-2 trouncing of the Dunedin Blue Jays. Leading the attack was Matt Rizzotti, who was 3 for 4 with a walk, a home run, and 3 runs scored. Troy Hanzawa also had 3 hits, including a double, 2 RBI and 3 runs scored. Brian Gump (single, double, 2 RBI), Steve Susdorf (2 hits, 2 walks), Jim Murphy (2 singles, RBI, run), and Fidel Hernandez (single, double, 4 RBI) all added to the relentless attack.
Lost in the noise of the hitting, was a nice effort from Austin Hyatt. After allowing Phillies J.C. Romero to throw the first inning, Hyatt settled in to toss 6 strong frames. 2 runs on just 2 hits and 1 walk, while striking out 7. The only damage was done by Travis d'Arnaud, who hit a 2-run shot off Hyatt in the Dunedin 7th. Tyson Brummett, also on a rehab assignment, threw the final 2 innings without incident.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Drabek wins debut
Kyle Drabek won his debut for New Hampshire in Connecticut Thursday night, going 5 innings and giving up 4 runs (3 earned) on 4 hits and 2 walks, striking out 8, as the Fisher Cats defeated New Britain, 5-4. This sets Kyle up for a showdown Tuesday night in Reading against his former team.
Speaking of Reading, the Portland Sea Dogs ruined the opener in Baseballtown, pounding the R-Phils, 10-5. Vance Worley was cruising early, but could not survive the 5th inning. In the end, Vance gave up 4 runs on 5 hits and 2 walks in just 4.1 frames. Matt German (.2 IP, 2 R), Mike Schwimer ( 2 IP, 1 R), and BJ Rosenberg ( 1 IP, 3 R) also struggled before Chance Chapman restored order in the 9th. Freddy Galvis and Tuffy Gosewisch had 2 hits each for Reading.
Also in the Eastern League, Mike Dubee threw a 1-2-3 inning for Altoona, as the Curve beat Harrisburg, 5-1.
Speaking of Reading, the Portland Sea Dogs ruined the opener in Baseballtown, pounding the R-Phils, 10-5. Vance Worley was cruising early, but could not survive the 5th inning. In the end, Vance gave up 4 runs on 5 hits and 2 walks in just 4.1 frames. Matt German (.2 IP, 2 R), Mike Schwimer ( 2 IP, 1 R), and BJ Rosenberg ( 1 IP, 3 R) also struggled before Chance Chapman restored order in the 9th. Freddy Galvis and Tuffy Gosewisch had 2 hits each for Reading.
Also in the Eastern League, Mike Dubee threw a 1-2-3 inning for Altoona, as the Curve beat Harrisburg, 5-1.
Carrasco wins
In Columbus, Ohio, Carlos Carrasco battled his way through 5.2 innings against Indianapolis, allowing 3 runs on 8 hits and 1 walk, striking out 8 to get the victory in the Clippers' 17-4 opening night win. Jason Donald had a double and a walk in 5 plate appearances and scored 2 runs. Top Indian's prospect, catcher Carlos Santana, had 4 hits including a double, 2 home runs, and 4 RBI. Greg Golson made his debut with Scranton, going 0 for 4 in the Yankees 1-0 win over Buffalo. Michael Taylor had a single and a triple for Sacramento as the River Cats won their opener in Portland, 6-2. Andy Baldwin threw 3 scoreless innings in relief for Tacoma, allowing just 1 hit and NO walks, striking out 2. Colorado Springs won the game, 2-0.
In a game that saw the lead change hands 4 different times, the Syracuse Chiefs tallied 2 in the bottom of the 9th for an 8-7 win over the IronPigs. Alex Concepcion threw a perfect 2 innings to keep Lehigh Valley in contention through the middle innings. Mike Zagurski was not so fortunate. Zag faced 3 hitters, starting off with a K, but then allowing a hit before plunking Pete Orr. Both of these runners scored.
In a game that saw the lead change hands 4 different times, the Syracuse Chiefs tallied 2 in the bottom of the 9th for an 8-7 win over the IronPigs. Alex Concepcion threw a perfect 2 innings to keep Lehigh Valley in contention through the middle innings. Mike Zagurski was not so fortunate. Zag faced 3 hitters, starting off with a K, but then allowing a hit before plunking Pete Orr. Both of these runners scored.
In the majors...
Kyle Kendrick made his first start in Miami Thursday and made it through 4 innings, giving up 5 runs on 6 hits, NO walks, striking out 2. Antonio Bastardo appeared in his 3rd straight game, recording 2 outs this time. For the series, Bastardo faced 7 hitters; 5 outs, 1 hit, 1 walk, 2 Ks. Ryan Howard (6 for 15, .400 series) had 2 more hits and a walk, and drove in his 6th run of the young season.
Thursday afternoon in Pittsburgh, the Dodgers took an 8-1 advantage into the bottom of the 8th when Carlos Monasterios got his second call in 3 games. Carlos got his 3 outs, sandwiched around a single and a double and his first major league run against him. He has faced 8 hitters, recording 6 outs, and allowing 1 run on the the 2 hits, picking up 1 strike out. Also in this game, Jason Jaramillo made his first appearance (0 for 1) of the season for the Pirates.
In Chicago, the Indians took an extra inning win from the White Sox, the Tribe winning in 12, 5-3. Gavin Floyd started and went 6 innings for the Sox. Gavin gave up 2 runs on 6 hits and 3 walks, notching 7 strike outs along the way. Lou Marson was 0 for 4 for Cleveland, a tough 0 for 7 start.
Thursday afternoon in Pittsburgh, the Dodgers took an 8-1 advantage into the bottom of the 8th when Carlos Monasterios got his second call in 3 games. Carlos got his 3 outs, sandwiched around a single and a double and his first major league run against him. He has faced 8 hitters, recording 6 outs, and allowing 1 run on the the 2 hits, picking up 1 strike out. Also in this game, Jason Jaramillo made his first appearance (0 for 1) of the season for the Pirates.
In Chicago, the Indians took an extra inning win from the White Sox, the Tribe winning in 12, 5-3. Gavin Floyd started and went 6 innings for the Sox. Gavin gave up 2 runs on 6 hits and 3 walks, notching 7 strike outs along the way. Lou Marson was 0 for 4 for Cleveland, a tough 0 for 7 start.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Wednesday's notes
Cole Hamels toughed out his first win of the year, making it through 5 innings in the Phillies' 8-4 win over the Nationals. Cole allowed 3 runs (2 earned) on 5 hits and 4 walks, while striking out 5. Ryan Howard belted his 2nd home run in as many games, this one was deep into the DC night!! Antonio Bastardo, who struggled Monday, retired the only hitter he faced, before turning it over to Ryan Madson for the final 4 outs. Carlos Ruiz had 2 more hits and another walk, and has reached base in 7 of his first 10 plate appearances.
The Giants completed their sweep of the Astros, the combination of Tim Lincecum, Barry Zito and Matt Cain proving too much this week. Houston's Michael Bourn had a single and an RBI Wednesday, but finished the series just 2 for 12, with 4 strike outs. The Astros will have Thursday off, and await the arrival of the Phillies for Friday's game. Philadelphia is sending Kyle Kendrick in the series finale in Washington (4:30 game) before heading to Texas. Joining Kendrick in the spotlight tonight is Gavin Floyd, making his season debut against Lou Marson and the Cleveland Indians.
Carlos Carrasco will get the opening night assignment for the Columbus Clippers, and Kyle Drabek will receive the same honor for New Hampshire.
Nicholas Hernandez will get the ball for Lakewood, as the defending SAL champs open their 2010 campaign in Asheville tonight. Vance Worley has the ball in Reading tonight, but I still have no word who will start for Clearwater. Speaking of Clearwater, when they come to bat in Dunedin tonight, Travis d'Arnaud will be the catcher for the Blue Jays.
The Giants completed their sweep of the Astros, the combination of Tim Lincecum, Barry Zito and Matt Cain proving too much this week. Houston's Michael Bourn had a single and an RBI Wednesday, but finished the series just 2 for 12, with 4 strike outs. The Astros will have Thursday off, and await the arrival of the Phillies for Friday's game. Philadelphia is sending Kyle Kendrick in the series finale in Washington (4:30 game) before heading to Texas. Joining Kendrick in the spotlight tonight is Gavin Floyd, making his season debut against Lou Marson and the Cleveland Indians.
Carlos Carrasco will get the opening night assignment for the Columbus Clippers, and Kyle Drabek will receive the same honor for New Hampshire.
Nicholas Hernandez will get the ball for Lakewood, as the defending SAL champs open their 2010 campaign in Asheville tonight. Vance Worley has the ball in Reading tonight, but I still have no word who will start for Clearwater. Speaking of Clearwater, when they come to bat in Dunedin tonight, Travis d'Arnaud will be the catcher for the Blue Jays.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Tejeda roughed up
The Royals were leading the Tigers 4-2 Monday in the top of the 6th inning with no outs and 2 men on base when they went to Robinson Tejeda for relief. Robinson faced 4 hitters, allowing 3 hits, and each of those runners scored. He did pick up 1 strike out but suffered the blown save and the loss in Detroit's 8-4 win over KC.
In Houston, 2-time defending Cy Young winner Tim Lincicum and the Giants defeated Roy Oswalt 5-2. Michael Bourn was 1 for 4 in the game.
In another note, the Blue Jays have assigned Kyle Drabek to AA-New Hampshire in the Eastern League.
The Clearwater roster has also been released, consisting on mainly former BlueClaws. You can see the list on their website, although I was surprised to see Steve Susdorf there after he played most of the second half of 2009 with Reading.
In Houston, 2-time defending Cy Young winner Tim Lincicum and the Giants defeated Roy Oswalt 5-2. Michael Bourn was 1 for 4 in the game.
In another note, the Blue Jays have assigned Kyle Drabek to AA-New Hampshire in the Eastern League.
The Clearwater roster has also been released, consisting on mainly former BlueClaws. You can see the list on their website, although I was surprised to see Steve Susdorf there after he played most of the second half of 2009 with Reading.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Monasterios makes debut
Carlos Monasterios made his major league debut this afternoon in Pittsburgh. With the Dodgers trailing 8-2 going to the bottom of the 6th, manager Joe Torre called Carlos into the game, and he promptly got 3 outs, throwing just 8 pitches, 6 for strikes. The Pirates won the game, 11-5, and another former BlueClaw hits the big time!
The Phillies manhandled the Nationals, 11-1 behind Roy Halladay. Ryan Howard had 2 hits, including a 2-run homer, Carlos Ruiz had a hit and 3 walks, and scored 2 runs. Antonio Bastardo recorded 2 outs, walking 1 and striking out 1. Cole Hamels will make his season debut in game #2, which is Wednesday.
Lou Marson was 0 for 3 for Cleveland, and the Indians went down, 6-0, to the White Sox and Mark Buerle. Gavin Floyd will make his first start for the ChiSox Thursday night.
The Phillies manhandled the Nationals, 11-1 behind Roy Halladay. Ryan Howard had 2 hits, including a 2-run homer, Carlos Ruiz had a hit and 3 walks, and scored 2 runs. Antonio Bastardo recorded 2 outs, walking 1 and striking out 1. Cole Hamels will make his season debut in game #2, which is Wednesday.
Lou Marson was 0 for 3 for Cleveland, and the Indians went down, 6-0, to the White Sox and Mark Buerle. Gavin Floyd will make his first start for the ChiSox Thursday night.
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