HomeSiders have made 5 starts in the 3 days since our last major league win, and here is a quick synopsis of the carnage:
First, there was Kyle Drabek not getting out of the 1st inning against Cleveland the other night, which we have already talked about.
Then, there was Carlos Carrasco against the Rangers on Thursday. Carlos was fantastic through 4 innings, throwing just 39 pitches and coasting with a 3-0 lead. Then for the next 2 innings, he could not keep his pitches down enough, from curves to change ups, everything was up in the strike zone and the Rangers jumped all over him for 3 in the 5th and 2 more in the 6th en route to a 7-4 win.
Friday was a trifecta of chances gone astray. In Boston, the Athletics jumped on the Red Sox for 4 first inning runs and before Josh Outman threw a pitch, he had a big lead. Josh gave up a pair of runs in the bottom of the first, but it all seemed to change in the 2nd. After retiring the lead-off hitter, Josh got Mike Cameron to ground to third, but Kevin Kouzmanoff threw it away for a 2-base error. Then Outman struck out Jarrod Saltalamacchia on a wicked curveball that eluded catcher Kurt Sazuki, and instead of being out of the inning, there was first and third and only 1 out. While Josh got out of that inning with only 1 unearned run scoring, he never was the same after that and left before the 3rd inning was over. In all, 2.2 IP, 5 runs (4 earned) 5 hits, 1 walk, no decision in 8-6 win for the Sox.
In Pittsburgh, Cole Hamels was pitching much better than Outman, but it would not yield results either. In fact, Hamels was spectacular for 8 innings, in which he gave up 1 run on just 1 hit and 3 walks, but left the game in a 1-1 tie. He also got 2 of the Phillies' 6 hits. That was 2 more than Ryan Howard, Domonic Brown and Carlos Ruiz combined. Antonio Bastardo (1.27), who has been pitching in the close games in the pressure situations, came on and got 3 outs, before yielding to Mike Stutes (1.84),who got the next 4. I cannot say enough about these 2 young guys and the jobs they are doing out of the Philadelphia bullpen!! Both of them used to be starters, and I could see Stutes being converted back in a year or 2 if needed. Of course, I used to say that about Ryan Madson also! O, I almost forgot, the Pirates scored off Danys Beaz in the 12th to win it, 2-1.
And then in San Diego, Jay Happ- who just cannot get enough run support- pitched well, but not well enough in the Astros' 3-1 loss to the Padres. Happ went 6 innings, gave up 3 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks, but that lack of run support tagged him with another loss. He has certainly pitched better than his 3-7 mark would indicate. Michael Bourn had a hit and his 23rd stolen base, tops in the majors!
One more note, before the game yesterday, the Phillies sent John Mayberry back to Lehigh Valley to make room for Shane Victorino on the roster.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
May Day! Trevor fans 12!
The game Trevor May fans have been waiting for arrived yesterday as the big right hander threw a dominant game against St. Lucie. May went 8 innings and allowed only an UNearned run on just 2 hits and 1 walk, striking out 12 to record his 4th win of the year in Clearwater's 7-1 win. Sebastian Valle (.357) had 4 hits for Clearwater, including a double and a triple, Leandro Castro (.289) picked up 3 hits, and Jiwan James and Joe Savery (.345) chipped in with 2 hits each.
Though not nearly as dramatic as Wednesday's walk off in his debut, Jonathan Villar had a single and scored the only run for Corpus Christi in the Hooks' 8-1 loss to Springfield. Villar is 3 for 9 in 2 games with the Hooks..........There was some drama in Birmingham, however, where Joe Bisenius struggled with his control in his start for the Barons. "Bis" allowed 3 runs on 3 hits-but 7 walks (along with a hit batter and a balk) sealed his doom, as he only made it through 3 innings in Birmingham's 8-6 win over Chattanooga..........In Trenton, the Altoona Curve beat the Thunder, 5-1. Mike Dubee (2.76) threw 2 scoreless innings to finish it off for Altoona............In Harrisburg, Anthony Gose had 2 walks, 2 stolen bases (24), and 2 RBI as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats continue their good play by beating the Senators, 10-5. The dynamic duo of former Claws Gose and Travis d'Arnaud have been forefront in New Hampshire's run to first place.
The good news from Reading is Tim Kennelly had 3 hits, including a double, scored a run and drove home 2 more, but the bad news is Reading managed just 3 more hits in the game and fell to Akron, 8-4. The bright spot on the mound was Tyson Brummett, who relieved an ineffective J.C.Ramirez (7 runs, 6 hits, 5 walks in just 4 innings) with 3 shut out innings of 1 walk, 5 K ball to keep Reading within range, but they just could not get it going offensively.
In a wild one in Nashville, the Sounds outscored the Iowa Cubs, 15-11. Considering the run scoring that went on , Zack Segovia fared pretty well, allowing just 1 run in 2 innings of work for Nashville. You also got treated to strange one if you were in Omaha, where the New Orleans Zephyrs exploded all over the Storm Chasers, 22-7! (if you ask me, going for 2 on that last touchdown was overkill!!) Jesus Merchan had 3 hits, including a double and scored 2 runs for New Orleans.
In more of a normal game in Durham, the Columbus Clippers took a 2-1 10-inning victory from the Bulls. R.J. Swindel retired 4 of the 5 hitters he faced for Durham, 1 walk, 1 K.............In Gwinnett, Lehigh Valley shut out the Braves, 4-0. Scott Mathieson tossed the final 2 frames, 1 hit, 3 Ks, to record a save, his 3rd for the IronPigs.
The Indianapolis Indians have place Jason Jaramillo on the DL.
In a move that completely baffles me, the Phillies have moved Fidel Hernandez, who is hitting .307 for Reading, playing everyday at second base since Harold Garcia got hurt, back to Clearwtaer, where a confused Fidel is 0 for 16 in 5 games since being moved.
Though not nearly as dramatic as Wednesday's walk off in his debut, Jonathan Villar had a single and scored the only run for Corpus Christi in the Hooks' 8-1 loss to Springfield. Villar is 3 for 9 in 2 games with the Hooks..........There was some drama in Birmingham, however, where Joe Bisenius struggled with his control in his start for the Barons. "Bis" allowed 3 runs on 3 hits-but 7 walks (along with a hit batter and a balk) sealed his doom, as he only made it through 3 innings in Birmingham's 8-6 win over Chattanooga..........In Trenton, the Altoona Curve beat the Thunder, 5-1. Mike Dubee (2.76) threw 2 scoreless innings to finish it off for Altoona............In Harrisburg, Anthony Gose had 2 walks, 2 stolen bases (24), and 2 RBI as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats continue their good play by beating the Senators, 10-5. The dynamic duo of former Claws Gose and Travis d'Arnaud have been forefront in New Hampshire's run to first place.
The good news from Reading is Tim Kennelly had 3 hits, including a double, scored a run and drove home 2 more, but the bad news is Reading managed just 3 more hits in the game and fell to Akron, 8-4. The bright spot on the mound was Tyson Brummett, who relieved an ineffective J.C.Ramirez (7 runs, 6 hits, 5 walks in just 4 innings) with 3 shut out innings of 1 walk, 5 K ball to keep Reading within range, but they just could not get it going offensively.
In a wild one in Nashville, the Sounds outscored the Iowa Cubs, 15-11. Considering the run scoring that went on , Zack Segovia fared pretty well, allowing just 1 run in 2 innings of work for Nashville. You also got treated to strange one if you were in Omaha, where the New Orleans Zephyrs exploded all over the Storm Chasers, 22-7! (if you ask me, going for 2 on that last touchdown was overkill!!) Jesus Merchan had 3 hits, including a double and scored 2 runs for New Orleans.
In more of a normal game in Durham, the Columbus Clippers took a 2-1 10-inning victory from the Bulls. R.J. Swindel retired 4 of the 5 hitters he faced for Durham, 1 walk, 1 K.............In Gwinnett, Lehigh Valley shut out the Braves, 4-0. Scott Mathieson tossed the final 2 frames, 1 hit, 3 Ks, to record a save, his 3rd for the IronPigs.
The Indianapolis Indians have place Jason Jaramillo on the DL.
In a move that completely baffles me, the Phillies have moved Fidel Hernandez, who is hitting .307 for Reading, playing everyday at second base since Harold Garcia got hurt, back to Clearwtaer, where a confused Fidel is 0 for 16 in 5 games since being moved.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Villar gets promoted
The Houston Astros have promoted Jonathan Villar from Lancaster to AA Corpus Christi. Jonathan played his first game for the Hooks Wednesday and had a double and the game winning walk off home run in the bottom of the 9th inning!!! Congratulations to Villar on the promotion and the fantastic debut!!
The IronPigs beat Yohan Flande and Gwinnett Braves on Wednesday, 8-0. Flande started and went just 4 innings, allowing 3 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks to fall to 2-2, 4.54 on the year for the Atlanta affiliate. Mike Schwimer threw 2 scoreless innings for Lehigh Valley, who are now 32-20, and 3 games in front of Scranton.
In Clearwater, St. Lucie shut down the Threshers, 3-0 on just 6 hits. Sebastian Valle (.338) had 3 of the hits, and D'Arby Myers had 2, but Clearwater could not score. Jonathan Pettibone was good, but he can't win if we don't score, so he falls to 5-4 on the year. Pettibone gave up 3 runs on 9 hits, NO walks, in his 5 innings.
In Greensboro Wednesday, Michael Dabbs hit his second home run of the game to give the BlueClaws a 5-4 win over the Grasshoppers in the opener of their series. Dabbs was 3 for 4 on the day, and drove in 4 of Lakewood's 5 runs. Aaron Altherr also had 3 hits, and Zack Collier and Geancarlo Mendez had 2 hits each, as Lakewood won for the 12th time in 14 games. This win, combined with Hagerstown's loss to Greenville, put Lakewood 3.5 games behind the Suns with 17 games to play. The teams play a big 4-game set in Lakewood June 12-15.
Mario Hollands started and was staked to 4-0 advantage after 3 innings, but could not hold it, allowing 4 runs on 8 hits in 5 innings. Colby Shreve was in the right place at the right time, after allowing the tying runs to score, threw 2 more innings to pick up his 3rd win. Lisalberto Bonilla (1.16) pitched the final 2 innings, recording his 4th save.
The IronPigs beat Yohan Flande and Gwinnett Braves on Wednesday, 8-0. Flande started and went just 4 innings, allowing 3 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks to fall to 2-2, 4.54 on the year for the Atlanta affiliate. Mike Schwimer threw 2 scoreless innings for Lehigh Valley, who are now 32-20, and 3 games in front of Scranton.
In Clearwater, St. Lucie shut down the Threshers, 3-0 on just 6 hits. Sebastian Valle (.338) had 3 of the hits, and D'Arby Myers had 2, but Clearwater could not score. Jonathan Pettibone was good, but he can't win if we don't score, so he falls to 5-4 on the year. Pettibone gave up 3 runs on 9 hits, NO walks, in his 5 innings.
In Greensboro Wednesday, Michael Dabbs hit his second home run of the game to give the BlueClaws a 5-4 win over the Grasshoppers in the opener of their series. Dabbs was 3 for 4 on the day, and drove in 4 of Lakewood's 5 runs. Aaron Altherr also had 3 hits, and Zack Collier and Geancarlo Mendez had 2 hits each, as Lakewood won for the 12th time in 14 games. This win, combined with Hagerstown's loss to Greenville, put Lakewood 3.5 games behind the Suns with 17 games to play. The teams play a big 4-game set in Lakewood June 12-15.
Mario Hollands started and was staked to 4-0 advantage after 3 innings, but could not hold it, allowing 4 runs on 8 hits in 5 innings. Colby Shreve was in the right place at the right time, after allowing the tying runs to score, threw 2 more innings to pick up his 3rd win. Lisalberto Bonilla (1.16) pitched the final 2 innings, recording his 4th save.
Tuffy is tough!
Tuffy Gosewisch hit a grand slam home run, 1 of his 3 hits, driving in 6 runs as Reading pounded 19 hits including 4 dingers in a 12-9 win over Akron. Tuffy's 5th home run of the season came in the 2nd inning, helping Reading to erase an early 2-0 Akron advantage in a wild one in Baseballtown. Shane Victorino, Cody Overbeck (league-leading 14th, and league leading 38th RBI), and Matt Rizzotti (#10) also homered for the R-Phils. Rizzotti, Carlos Rivero and Derrick Mitchell had 3 hit each.
In Harrisburg, both Anthony Gose and Travis d'Arnaud homered for New Hampshire, but the Senators beat the Fisher Cats, 10-8. It was the 5th home run each for the former Claws, with Gose belting a 3-run shot in the 3rd inning, and d'Arnaud hitting a solo shot in the 4th.........In Huntsville, Jesus Sanchez threw an inning of relief for the Stars in their 7-3 loss to Tennessee and gave up a run on 2 hits.
In Sacramento, Michael Taylor (.333) had a single, a double and a walk, and scored a run for the River Cats in their 7-4 win over Salt Lake.
In Harrisburg, both Anthony Gose and Travis d'Arnaud homered for New Hampshire, but the Senators beat the Fisher Cats, 10-8. It was the 5th home run each for the former Claws, with Gose belting a 3-run shot in the 3rd inning, and d'Arnaud hitting a solo shot in the 4th.........In Huntsville, Jesus Sanchez threw an inning of relief for the Stars in their 7-3 loss to Tennessee and gave up a run on 2 hits.
In Sacramento, Michael Taylor (.333) had a single, a double and a walk, and scored a run for the River Cats in their 7-4 win over Salt Lake.
Floyd perseveres for victory
Gavin Floyd allowed 3 runs to the Boston Red Sox in the 2nd inning, but hung in there long enough for his team to come back for a 7-4 win. Gavin went a total of 6.2 innings, giving up 4 runs on 9 hits and 1 walk, leaving the game with a 5-4 lead. Gavin is now 6-5, 3.84 for the White Sox. (#35 for the HomeSide)
In Washington, the National beat the Phillies, 2-1, holding the Fightin' Phils to just 5 hits, 2 by Ryan Howard. Mike Stutes (2.02) threw 2 perfect relief innings and Antonio Bastardo (1.33) walked 1 and struck out 1 in his inning of work...........In Chicago, Michael Bourn had 2 hits, including the game-winning 2-run single in the 7th inning as the Astros beat the Cubs, 3-1. Bourn (.273) also stole 2 bases, to give him a major league leading 22 on the year. Sergio Escalona faced 3 hitters, retiring 2 and plunking the other one!..............In Toronto, Kyle Drabek had an outing to forget. For the first time this year, Drabek looked frustrated and uncomfortable on the mound as he walked 3 and gave up 3 doubles and 4 runs, recording just 2 outs in the Jays 13-9 loss to the Indians.
The New York Mets have placed Taylor Buchholz on the 15-day DL, with shoulder fatigue.
In Washington, the National beat the Phillies, 2-1, holding the Fightin' Phils to just 5 hits, 2 by Ryan Howard. Mike Stutes (2.02) threw 2 perfect relief innings and Antonio Bastardo (1.33) walked 1 and struck out 1 in his inning of work...........In Chicago, Michael Bourn had 2 hits, including the game-winning 2-run single in the 7th inning as the Astros beat the Cubs, 3-1. Bourn (.273) also stole 2 bases, to give him a major league leading 22 on the year. Sergio Escalona faced 3 hitters, retiring 2 and plunking the other one!..............In Toronto, Kyle Drabek had an outing to forget. For the first time this year, Drabek looked frustrated and uncomfortable on the mound as he walked 3 and gave up 3 doubles and 4 runs, recording just 2 outs in the Jays 13-9 loss to the Indians.
The New York Mets have placed Taylor Buchholz on the 15-day DL, with shoulder fatigue.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Rosenberg gets first win
Another chapter in what I see as an exciting story- the conversion of B.J. Rosenberg to the rotation. In his 3rd start for Reading, "Rosie" went 6 great innings, allowing 2 runs on 7 hits, just 1 walk, to get his 1st victory of the year in the R-Phils 4-2 win over Akron. Chris Kissock recorded 2 outs, and was awarded his first "hold" and Justin De Fratus threw the last 2 innings (1 hit, 1 walk, 2 Ks) for his 5th save. (In Lakewood, fans will remember Rosenberg saving games for De Fratus)
Freddy Galvis led the Reading offense, going 3 for 4, including a double, with a run scored, Carlos Rivero had 2 hits, including his 5th home run, and Matt Rizzotti belted his 9th home run. "Riz" has been hot all year, and is hitting .324 with the 9 home runs and 34 RBI. Shane Victorino was 0 for 4.
Jarred Cosart put in another fine effort and the Clearwater Threshers defeated St. Lucie, 4-1. Cosart went 5.2 inning and gave up just 1 run on 4 hits, with 4 walks and 4 Ks, and picked up his 6th win of the season. Derrick Loop recorded 4 outs and Tyler Cloyd threw a 1-2-3 8th inning, before Justin Friend came on for his 18th save. The Threshers are a very impressive 33-19, but they are still 6 game back of Daytona as we come down the stretch of the first half season.
Leandro Castro, Jonathan Singleton, Sebastian Valle, Jeremy Barnes and Cesar Hernandez all had 2 hits for the Threshers.
In Huntsville, Darren Byrd pitched the final 2 innings of the game for the Stars against Tennessee, giving up an UNearned run on 3 hits and a walk, and took the loss in a 2-1 Smokies win. Darren is 4-3, 3.71 with 1 save in 17 games for the Milwaukee affiliate.............In Nashville, Zack Segovia threw 1.2 innings for the Sounds in their 7-2 loss to the Iowa Cubs. Zack (1-2, 5.70) allowed an UNearned run, and has had a rough start, allowing 15 runs in 16 appearances covering 23.2 innings. With 32 hits allowed and 14 walks, that's almost 2 base runners an inning. Tough to work under pressure like that all the time.............In Rochester, Andy Baldwin lost his second straight start, but pitched well enough in the Red Wings 5-0 loss to Toledo. Andy went 7 inning and allowed the 5 runs, but only 2 were earned, on just 4 hits and NO walks, but cannot win if his team does not score! Baldwin has had a good season for the Minnesota affiliate, making 9 starts on schedule, and posting a 3-5, 5.19 mark. Although he has given up 55 hits in 52 innings, he has walked only 12 and has been challenging hitters regularly. Barring an injury, Baldwin may see his first September call up for the Twins this September.
In Jacksonville, Quintin Berry lead off the game with a walk, and scored a run to get the Mudcats off to a quick start. Unfortunately, it was all the scoring they would do all day, falling to the Suns, 3-1. Berry has played 29 games for the Mudcats, batting a team-leading .314, with 10 doubles, a triple and 15 RBI. He is also 12 for 13 stealing bases.............In Adelanto (that's in California if you are new at this), Jonathan Villar had a hit and a walk, drove in a run and scored 2 more helping the Lancaster JetHawks to an 8-2 win over the High Desert Mavericks. Villar, who just turned 20 a month ago, is hitting .259 with 7 doubles, 4 triples, 4 home runs, 26 RBI and has stole 20 bases in 26 attempts.
Freddy Galvis led the Reading offense, going 3 for 4, including a double, with a run scored, Carlos Rivero had 2 hits, including his 5th home run, and Matt Rizzotti belted his 9th home run. "Riz" has been hot all year, and is hitting .324 with the 9 home runs and 34 RBI. Shane Victorino was 0 for 4.
Jarred Cosart put in another fine effort and the Clearwater Threshers defeated St. Lucie, 4-1. Cosart went 5.2 inning and gave up just 1 run on 4 hits, with 4 walks and 4 Ks, and picked up his 6th win of the season. Derrick Loop recorded 4 outs and Tyler Cloyd threw a 1-2-3 8th inning, before Justin Friend came on for his 18th save. The Threshers are a very impressive 33-19, but they are still 6 game back of Daytona as we come down the stretch of the first half season.
Leandro Castro, Jonathan Singleton, Sebastian Valle, Jeremy Barnes and Cesar Hernandez all had 2 hits for the Threshers.
In Huntsville, Darren Byrd pitched the final 2 innings of the game for the Stars against Tennessee, giving up an UNearned run on 3 hits and a walk, and took the loss in a 2-1 Smokies win. Darren is 4-3, 3.71 with 1 save in 17 games for the Milwaukee affiliate.............In Nashville, Zack Segovia threw 1.2 innings for the Sounds in their 7-2 loss to the Iowa Cubs. Zack (1-2, 5.70) allowed an UNearned run, and has had a rough start, allowing 15 runs in 16 appearances covering 23.2 innings. With 32 hits allowed and 14 walks, that's almost 2 base runners an inning. Tough to work under pressure like that all the time.............In Rochester, Andy Baldwin lost his second straight start, but pitched well enough in the Red Wings 5-0 loss to Toledo. Andy went 7 inning and allowed the 5 runs, but only 2 were earned, on just 4 hits and NO walks, but cannot win if his team does not score! Baldwin has had a good season for the Minnesota affiliate, making 9 starts on schedule, and posting a 3-5, 5.19 mark. Although he has given up 55 hits in 52 innings, he has walked only 12 and has been challenging hitters regularly. Barring an injury, Baldwin may see his first September call up for the Twins this September.
In Jacksonville, Quintin Berry lead off the game with a walk, and scored a run to get the Mudcats off to a quick start. Unfortunately, it was all the scoring they would do all day, falling to the Suns, 3-1. Berry has played 29 games for the Mudcats, batting a team-leading .314, with 10 doubles, a triple and 15 RBI. He is also 12 for 13 stealing bases.............In Adelanto (that's in California if you are new at this), Jonathan Villar had a hit and a walk, drove in a run and scored 2 more helping the Lancaster JetHawks to an 8-2 win over the High Desert Mavericks. Villar, who just turned 20 a month ago, is hitting .259 with 7 doubles, 4 triples, 4 home runs, 26 RBI and has stole 20 bases in 26 attempts.
Brown belts first dinger
The Phillies took it on the chin, 10-2 at the hands of the Nationals Tuesday, but red-hot Domonic Brown had 2 more hits, including his first home run of 2011. Dom is on fire- 10 for 19 over the past 6 games, which is .526. This hot streak is very timely, with Shane Victorino due off the DL by the weekend the Phillies will have to make room for him. With Ben Francisco and John Mayberry both producing, maybe the move is put Ross Gload on the DL with his hip problem.
Carlos Ruiz also had 2 hits for Philadelphia, and Mike Stutes (2.38, .2 IP 1 hit 1 K) and Mike Zagurski (1 IP 1 run, 1 hit 2 walks) both threw for the Phils.
In Chicago, the Houston Astros rallied for 6 in the 9th to defeat the Cubs, 7-3. Michael Bourn was 1 for 5, but the 1 was a single (with steal #20 and a run scored) which contributed to the winning rally. Sergio Escalona made his daily cameo, retiring Kosuke Fukudome on a bunt.
Carlos Ruiz also had 2 hits for Philadelphia, and Mike Stutes (2.38, .2 IP 1 hit 1 K) and Mike Zagurski (1 IP 1 run, 1 hit 2 walks) both threw for the Phils.
In Chicago, the Houston Astros rallied for 6 in the 9th to defeat the Cubs, 7-3. Michael Bourn was 1 for 5, but the 1 was a single (with steal #20 and a run scored) which contributed to the winning rally. Sergio Escalona made his daily cameo, retiring Kosuke Fukudome on a bunt.
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