Some very good pitching by former BlueClaws Saturday, but we must start in the nation's capital where Carlos Monasterios registered his first major league win in the Dodger's 13-inning win over the Nationals. "Monte" entered the game in the 11th, threw 2.2 scoreless innings of relief and was rewarded with the victory when the Dodgers tallied in the 13th. Carlos allowed just 2 hits, NO walks and struck out 2. It was the 6th appearances for Monasterios; in all he has worked 8.2 innings, surrendering just 2 earned runs on 9 hits and 3 walks, and 4 Ks, posting an impressive 2.08 ERA!
In Toledo, Carlos Carrasco was also sharp. Carrasco recorded a win, throwing 7 strong innings against the Mud Hens in the Clipper's 7-1 win. Carlos allowed 1 run on 6 hits and just 1 walk, striking out 4 and lowering his ERA to a very respectable 2.59. Jason Donald (.306) had an RBI double in the game. In Binghamton, Kyle Drabek won his 3rd game of the year as New Hampshire topped the Mets, 5-1. Drabek pitched for 5.2 innings, allowing only 2 hits and 3 walks, striking out 7, and is now 3-1, 3.80 on the year for the Toronto affiliate.
In Reading, the combination of Vance Worley (6 IP, 1 earned run, 8 Ks), Mike Stutes (2 IP, 1 hit, WIN) and Sergio Escalona (1-2-3 9th, save #3) led the R-Phils to a 3-2 win over Richmond, while in Dunedin, Austin Hyatt (3-1, 1.99; 6 IP, 1 run on 2 hits and 3 walks, 7Ks), Tyson Brummett (2 IP 1 run on 1 hit) and Chris Kissock (1-2-3 9th) helped the Threshers to a 9-2 win over the Jays. D'Arby Myers and Troy Hanzawa had 2 hits each for Clearwater.
In Houston, Jason Jaramillo (.286) smacked his first home run of the season for the Pirates, but the Astros won for the 7th time in the last 8 games, 5-2. Michael Bourn (.321) had a hit and a walk and scored a run for Houston.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Brown back, goes deep
Domonic Brown returned to the Reading lineup Friday night after sitting out a week, and belted his first home run of the season in Reading's 5-3 loss to Richmond. Mike Spidale also homered for the R-Phils, who fell to 6-9 on the year. Drew Naylor (1-2, 4.86) took the loss, giving up 5 runs in his 5 innings of work after Phillies starter Joe Blanton went the first 3 and Brad Lidge threw the 4th.
In Lakeland, Matt Rizzotti had 4 hits, raising his early season average to .360, and Derrick Mitchell homered and drove in 3 runs as the Threshers topped the Flying Tigers, 8-4. Hietor Correa improved to 3-0 with 7 strong innings, and Jon Velasquez tossed the final 2 frames. Anthony Gose stole 2 more bases, giving him a total of 6 so far. The Threshers stay in first place with a 10-6 mark.
In Toledo, Jason Donald had 2 hits, 2 walks and 2 RBI as the Columbus Clippers beat the Mud Hens, 6-2. "JD" is hitting .310 for the Clippers. In Scranton, Scott Mathieson's comeback continues on track as he threw another scoreless inning for the IronPigs in their 6-3 loss to the Yankees. In 6 outings totaling 8.2 innings, Mathieson has allowed just 1 run on 5 hits, posting an impressive 1.04 ERA.
The news was not so good for former BlueClaw aces in the majors Friday night as both Cole Hamels and Gavin Floyd struggled. Hamels was pinned with his second loss in Arizona, while Floyd escaped with no decision in his winless April.
In Lakeland, Matt Rizzotti had 4 hits, raising his early season average to .360, and Derrick Mitchell homered and drove in 3 runs as the Threshers topped the Flying Tigers, 8-4. Hietor Correa improved to 3-0 with 7 strong innings, and Jon Velasquez tossed the final 2 frames. Anthony Gose stole 2 more bases, giving him a total of 6 so far. The Threshers stay in first place with a 10-6 mark.
In Toledo, Jason Donald had 2 hits, 2 walks and 2 RBI as the Columbus Clippers beat the Mud Hens, 6-2. "JD" is hitting .310 for the Clippers. In Scranton, Scott Mathieson's comeback continues on track as he threw another scoreless inning for the IronPigs in their 6-3 loss to the Yankees. In 6 outings totaling 8.2 innings, Mathieson has allowed just 1 run on 5 hits, posting an impressive 1.04 ERA.
The news was not so good for former BlueClaw aces in the majors Friday night as both Cole Hamels and Gavin Floyd struggled. Hamels was pinned with his second loss in Arizona, while Floyd escaped with no decision in his winless April.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Overbeck HR gives win to De Fratus
Cody Overbeck belted his 3rd home run of the year leading off the bottom of the 9th inning last night, giving the Clearwater Threshers a 3-2 win over Lakeland. The Threshers had tied the game at 2 in the 5th, on RBI hits by Derek Mitchell (single, SB, scored 1 and knocked in another) and Anthony Gose (2 for 4 including 2 out RBI double to tie game). J.C Ramirez, obtained in the Cliff Lee trade, threw 7 good innings, allowing just 2 runs on 5 hits and 1 walk, striking out 8. Justin De Fratus came on to retire 6 of 7 hitters (3 Ks, 1 walk) and picked up the win when Overbeck went deep. Clearwater is now 9-6, tied with Dunedin for first place.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Day game alert
Reading's game a 10:30 AM start, Flande taking on Strasburg. Of course, if you prefer to listen to (or watch on MILB.TV) Matt Maloney pitch for Louisville, that one starts @ 11:00.
Blanton sharp, Claws win 4th straight
Phillies starter Joe Blanton pitched 2 innings in Lakewood last night, retiring all 6 hitters he faced using just 13 total pitches, and the Lakewood BlueClaws got their first walk-off win of 2010 when Jonathan Villar's infield single scored Adam Buschini with the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning. Villar is leading the team with a .356 average. Anthony Hewitt is hot on his trail, rapping out 3 hits yesterday to move up to .354. Jeremy Barnes and Leandro Castro had 2 hits apiece and Lakewood improved to 8-5 on the year. The pitching was good; after Blanton, Chad Poe threw a 1-2-3 3rd inning before giving the ball to the scheduled starter, Matthew Way. Way battled through 6 innings, in and out of trouble, giving up 3 runs, but only 1 earned, on 6 hits and walk, striking out 5 in the process. Justin Zeid came on for the the 10th and 11th, and his 2 scoreless innings were rewarded with the victory.
Both Clearwater and Reading were shut out yesterday. For the Threshers, Korby Mintkin was the only one to reach base, popping their only 2 hits and a working a walk. For the R-Phils, Freddy Galvis had 3 of their 5 total hits. Trevor May and Mike Cisco were the victims of non-support.
In Norfolk, Alfredo Simon made his 3rd rehab start for the Tides and continued his impressive comeback from surgery. Simon went 7 inning against Gwinnett, allowing just 2 runs, only 1 earned, on 6 hits and 3 walks. He struck out 5 and although he lost the 2-1 decision, in 3 starts he has pitched 16 innings, posting a 1.69 ERA.
Both Clearwater and Reading were shut out yesterday. For the Threshers, Korby Mintkin was the only one to reach base, popping their only 2 hits and a working a walk. For the R-Phils, Freddy Galvis had 3 of their 5 total hits. Trevor May and Mike Cisco were the victims of non-support.
In Norfolk, Alfredo Simon made his 3rd rehab start for the Tides and continued his impressive comeback from surgery. Simon went 7 inning against Gwinnett, allowing just 2 runs, only 1 earned, on 6 hits and 3 walks. He struck out 5 and although he lost the 2-1 decision, in 3 starts he has pitched 16 innings, posting a 1.69 ERA.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Late win for Baldwin
Andrew Baldwin came into a game in the 6th inning for Tacoma last night, and retired all 7 hitters he faced. In the meantime, the Rainiers scored 4 runs and Baldwin was the winning pitcher in Tacoma's 5-4 victory in Salt Lake City. It was the first win for Baldwin, who has been struggling so far this year.
Mike Cisco (1-0) going for Reading in Harrisburg Tuesday, and Alfredo Simon (1-0) will get the start for Norfolk against Gwinnett.
Mike Cisco (1-0) going for Reading in Harrisburg Tuesday, and Alfredo Simon (1-0) will get the start for Norfolk against Gwinnett.
Golson propels Scranton
Greg Golson was 3 for 4 and a walk, scored 2 runs, drove in 1 and stole a base as Scranton broke open a close game with 5 in the 9th to top Buffalo, 7-2. Golson singled, stole second and scored the run to give the Yankees a 2-1 lead in the top of the 8th, then walked and scored again in the 5-run rally in the 9th. Greg is off to a .324 start for his new team!
Travis d'Arnaud has been named Florida State League Player of the week. Starting the season on a 9-game hitting streak, Travis is hitting .425, with 3 doubles, 3 homers and 10 RBI. John Mayberry has won the same honor in the International League, playing for Lehigh Valley. Mayberry was 11 for 21 (that's .524!) with 4 doubles and a home run for the IronPigs.
Carlos Carrasco threw 4 shut out innings before running into trouble in the 5th in Louisville. Carlos gave up 3 runs (only 2 earned) on 3 hits and 3 walks, striking out 7 and was the losing pitcher as the Bats went on beat the Clippers, 8-2. In Manchester, New Hampshire, Kyle Drabek fought his way through 5 innings to notch a 5-4 victory over Trenton Monday. Kyle gave up 3 runs on 5 hits and 5 walks (too many) to improve to 2-1 on the year.
In Tampa, the Threshers split a doubleheader with the Yankees, losing 3-1 in the early game, but coming back to gain the split with a 5-1 triumph in the nightcap. Jon Velasquez was the hard luck loser in game 1, tossing 3 innings in the spot start and allowing just 1 run. A big, bases clearing double by Troy Hanzawa was the big blow in the second game as the Thresher scored 4 runs in the top of the 6th to break a 1-1 tie. D'Arby Myers, Steve Susdorf, Fidel Hernadez and Korby Mintkin all had 2 hits for Clearwater. The Threshers are now 8-4 and in first place by 1.5 games over Lakeland in FSL North, and have an early game today. Trevor May will go today, having been pushed back a day due to the rain out last week.
The Lakewood BlueClaws parlayed 5 hits (2 by Jonathan Villar) into a 5-0 victory over the Greensboro Grasshoppers Monday, taking the series 3-1. 6 great innings by Jarred Cosart improved his record to 3-0, 2.65. Cosart gave up just 3 hits and 1 walk, striking out 10. An inning of scoreless relief each from Like Wertz, Jordan Ellis and Jacob Diekman and the BlueClaws have now tossed 25 consecutive scoreless innings. They will entrust this streak to Phillies' starter Joe Blanton tonight for 2 innings, or 30 pitches, before Matthew Way will take over.
Travis d'Arnaud has been named Florida State League Player of the week. Starting the season on a 9-game hitting streak, Travis is hitting .425, with 3 doubles, 3 homers and 10 RBI. John Mayberry has won the same honor in the International League, playing for Lehigh Valley. Mayberry was 11 for 21 (that's .524!) with 4 doubles and a home run for the IronPigs.
Carlos Carrasco threw 4 shut out innings before running into trouble in the 5th in Louisville. Carlos gave up 3 runs (only 2 earned) on 3 hits and 3 walks, striking out 7 and was the losing pitcher as the Bats went on beat the Clippers, 8-2. In Manchester, New Hampshire, Kyle Drabek fought his way through 5 innings to notch a 5-4 victory over Trenton Monday. Kyle gave up 3 runs on 5 hits and 5 walks (too many) to improve to 2-1 on the year.
In Tampa, the Threshers split a doubleheader with the Yankees, losing 3-1 in the early game, but coming back to gain the split with a 5-1 triumph in the nightcap. Jon Velasquez was the hard luck loser in game 1, tossing 3 innings in the spot start and allowing just 1 run. A big, bases clearing double by Troy Hanzawa was the big blow in the second game as the Thresher scored 4 runs in the top of the 6th to break a 1-1 tie. D'Arby Myers, Steve Susdorf, Fidel Hernadez and Korby Mintkin all had 2 hits for Clearwater. The Threshers are now 8-4 and in first place by 1.5 games over Lakeland in FSL North, and have an early game today. Trevor May will go today, having been pushed back a day due to the rain out last week.
The Lakewood BlueClaws parlayed 5 hits (2 by Jonathan Villar) into a 5-0 victory over the Greensboro Grasshoppers Monday, taking the series 3-1. 6 great innings by Jarred Cosart improved his record to 3-0, 2.65. Cosart gave up just 3 hits and 1 walk, striking out 10. An inning of scoreless relief each from Like Wertz, Jordan Ellis and Jacob Diekman and the BlueClaws have now tossed 25 consecutive scoreless innings. They will entrust this streak to Phillies' starter Joe Blanton tonight for 2 innings, or 30 pitches, before Matthew Way will take over.
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