Brody Colvin had his best outing of the year Monday night in Clearwater, as the Threshers defeated Jupiter, 4-2. Brody (2-3, 3.82) went 8 solid innings, allowing just 1 run on 3 hits and 1 walk, picking up a season high 9 strike outs. Juan Sosa, promoted from Lakewood over the weekend, made his Clearwater debut and gave up an UNearned run on a hit and 2 walks, recording just 1 out before Jordan Whatcott came on for his 2nd save. Jeremy Barnes and Darin Ruf had 2 hits and an RBI each, leading the shark attack.
The Threshers are 9-9 in the second half, 1 game behind both Tampa and Dunedin, and 48-39 overall.
In Reading, Matt Rizzotti hit a walk off home run, his 17th of the season, in the bottom of the 11th inning Monday to give the R-Phils an exciting 7-6 win over Trenton. "Riz" is hitting .296 and leads all HomeSiders with 55 RBI. Reading used a parade of pitchers starting with B.J. Rosenberg, who gave up 3 runs on 4 hits, striking out 7 in 3 innings. "Rosie" was followed by Chris Kissock (2 scoreless), Brad Lidge (1 scoreless) and Joe Savery (1 scoreless). After Josh Zeid tossed a scoreless 8th, he gave up a 3-run game tying home run to Trenton's Jose Pirela in the 9th, sending the game to extra innings. Jacob Diekman went the 10th and Derrick Loop (1.64) picked up the win when Rizzotti smashed his dinger!
The win gave Reading (47-43) a sweep of their early season nemesis, and pulls the R-Phils to within 1 game of a playoff position, and 5 games of first place New Hampshire, who dropped a 9-5 decision at home to Portland.
In Altoona, Mike Dubee was cruising along, throwing 2 scoreless innings before allowing a game winning, pinch hit 2-run homer to Bowie's Robbie Widlansky. Michael (2-3, 2.82) struck out 6 in his 3 innings of work..............Jonathan Villar has been struggling since his promotion to AA Corpus Christi, but he did hit his 2nd Texas League home run Monday as the Hooks defeated Northwest Arkansas, 5-2...............In Huntsville, the Carolina Mudcats swept a doubleheader from the Stars, 6-2 and 6-2. (Sounds like a tennis score!!) In the second game, Quintin Berry (.285) went 2 for 4, including his 3rd home run of the year for the Mudcats. For the Stars, Jesus Sanchez (5.19)tossed 2 innings in the first game, allowing a run on 1 hits and 1 walk, and in the nightcap, Darrin Byrd (3.05) was charged with 3 UNearned runs in his 1 inning of work.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
HomeSiders shine in Phoenix
The future stars game was won by Team USA, 6-4 Sunday night in Chase Ballpark in Phoenix. Sebastian Valle, playing for the "World" Team, had an RBI double, tying the game at 3-3 during the World's big 4-run rally in the top of the 6th inning. Then Jarred Cosart threw a 1-2-3 top of the 8th and was the winning pitcher when the USA rallied for 3 runs in the bottom half.
In all, an excellent showing for the 2 former BlueClaws!!
Earlier, in Philadelphia, Cole Hamels threw 8 stellar frames against the Braves, allowing just 1 run on only 3 hits and 2 walks, striking out 6, and lowering his ERA to a fabulous 2.32, as the Phillies took the rubber match of their series with Atlanta, 14-1!!. It was the 11th win of the season for Cole, and #52 for HomeSiders in the majors so far this year. Kyle Kendrick mopped up, throwing a scoreless 9th frame. Domonic Brown was 3 for 5, drove in 2 runs and scored 2 more, raising his average to .252, and Ryan Howard (.257) added 2 hits, a walk, 2 runs scored and RBI # 72. Carlos Ruiz (.255) chipped in with a double, a walk, 2 runs scored and an RBI. Raul Ibanez had a 6-RBI for the Fightin' Phils, who enter the All-Star break at 57-34, best in the majors.
The news was not so good in Cleveland, where Carlos Carrasco was roughed up by the Blue Jays in his 2nd straight sub-par performance, after that great stretch through June and early July. Carlos (8-6, 4.28) lasted just 3 innings and was charged with 5 runs on 7 hits and 2 walk, striking out 4 in the Jays' 7-1 win. Lou Marson had a double and a walk for the Tribe.
While Cosart and Valle were showcasing their talents in the desert, their Clearwater teammates, led by Jiwan James' 3 hit performance defeated Jupiter, 5-4. D'Arby Myers (.270) added 2 hits, including a triple and an RBI, and Julio Rodriguez threw 6 good innings to notch his 10th win of the year. Troy Hanzawa is mired in a 4 for 34 mess at the plate, and is hitting just .211 for the season.
In Reading, Steve Susdorf (.345), Derrick Mitchell (.290, 15th HR) and Freddy Galvis had 2 hits apiece for the R-Phils as Reading topped Trenton, 8-5. Joe Esposito (2-1, 4.50) was the starter and winner for Reading, even though he allowed 4 runs over 5 innings. Derrick Loop allowed an UNearned run, striking out 4 in 2 frames, and Jacob Diekman tossed the final 2 (1 walk, 2 Ks) to record his 2nd save. Carlos Rivero was 4 for 4, including 2 doubles and a home run and 2 RBI.
In Syracuse, Tyson Brummett recorded his 1st AAA win of the year, going 5 innings and only allowing 1 run (4 hits, 2 walks) as the IronPigs beat the Chiefs, 5-2. Justin De Fratus allowed a run in the 9th as he continues to get acclimated to AAA also.
In Manchester, Travis d'Arnaud (.314) hit his 12th home run, and added a double and 2 RBI, and Anthony Gose also had 2 hits and a run scored, as the Fisher Cats beat Portland, 5-4. Bobby Korecky (1.80) threw a scoreless 9th inning, and picked up the win, his 3rd for New Hampshire...........In Kodak, Will Savage threw 5 shut out innings for Chattanooga (2 hits, NO walks) to pick up his 9th win of the season in the Lookouts' 6-4 win over the Smokies. I think Will will be promoted pretty soon by the Dodgers...............In New Orleans, Jesus Merchan was 2 for 3 with a walk, and drove in a run for the Zephyrs in their 2-1 win over Iowa............In Albuquerque, the Nashville Sounds beat the Isotopes, 9-5. Zack Segovia threw 2 scoreless innings for Nashville. Zack has allowed just 3 earned runs in his last 13 innings, covering 10 appearances and seems to found his groove.......In Toledo, Jason Donald had a double and his 4th home run, accounting for the Clipper's only run as the Med Hens topped Cloumbus, 4-1.
In all, an excellent showing for the 2 former BlueClaws!!
Earlier, in Philadelphia, Cole Hamels threw 8 stellar frames against the Braves, allowing just 1 run on only 3 hits and 2 walks, striking out 6, and lowering his ERA to a fabulous 2.32, as the Phillies took the rubber match of their series with Atlanta, 14-1!!. It was the 11th win of the season for Cole, and #52 for HomeSiders in the majors so far this year. Kyle Kendrick mopped up, throwing a scoreless 9th frame. Domonic Brown was 3 for 5, drove in 2 runs and scored 2 more, raising his average to .252, and Ryan Howard (.257) added 2 hits, a walk, 2 runs scored and RBI # 72. Carlos Ruiz (.255) chipped in with a double, a walk, 2 runs scored and an RBI. Raul Ibanez had a 6-RBI for the Fightin' Phils, who enter the All-Star break at 57-34, best in the majors.
The news was not so good in Cleveland, where Carlos Carrasco was roughed up by the Blue Jays in his 2nd straight sub-par performance, after that great stretch through June and early July. Carlos (8-6, 4.28) lasted just 3 innings and was charged with 5 runs on 7 hits and 2 walk, striking out 4 in the Jays' 7-1 win. Lou Marson had a double and a walk for the Tribe.
While Cosart and Valle were showcasing their talents in the desert, their Clearwater teammates, led by Jiwan James' 3 hit performance defeated Jupiter, 5-4. D'Arby Myers (.270) added 2 hits, including a triple and an RBI, and Julio Rodriguez threw 6 good innings to notch his 10th win of the year. Troy Hanzawa is mired in a 4 for 34 mess at the plate, and is hitting just .211 for the season.
In Reading, Steve Susdorf (.345), Derrick Mitchell (.290, 15th HR) and Freddy Galvis had 2 hits apiece for the R-Phils as Reading topped Trenton, 8-5. Joe Esposito (2-1, 4.50) was the starter and winner for Reading, even though he allowed 4 runs over 5 innings. Derrick Loop allowed an UNearned run, striking out 4 in 2 frames, and Jacob Diekman tossed the final 2 (1 walk, 2 Ks) to record his 2nd save. Carlos Rivero was 4 for 4, including 2 doubles and a home run and 2 RBI.
In Syracuse, Tyson Brummett recorded his 1st AAA win of the year, going 5 innings and only allowing 1 run (4 hits, 2 walks) as the IronPigs beat the Chiefs, 5-2. Justin De Fratus allowed a run in the 9th as he continues to get acclimated to AAA also.
In Manchester, Travis d'Arnaud (.314) hit his 12th home run, and added a double and 2 RBI, and Anthony Gose also had 2 hits and a run scored, as the Fisher Cats beat Portland, 5-4. Bobby Korecky (1.80) threw a scoreless 9th inning, and picked up the win, his 3rd for New Hampshire...........In Kodak, Will Savage threw 5 shut out innings for Chattanooga (2 hits, NO walks) to pick up his 9th win of the season in the Lookouts' 6-4 win over the Smokies. I think Will will be promoted pretty soon by the Dodgers...............In New Orleans, Jesus Merchan was 2 for 3 with a walk, and drove in a run for the Zephyrs in their 2-1 win over Iowa............In Albuquerque, the Nashville Sounds beat the Isotopes, 9-5. Zack Segovia threw 2 scoreless innings for Nashville. Zack has allowed just 3 earned runs in his last 13 innings, covering 10 appearances and seems to found his groove.......In Toledo, Jason Donald had a double and his 4th home run, accounting for the Clipper's only run as the Med Hens topped Cloumbus, 4-1.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
May, Worley & Pettibone
With the rain around the country cancelling games on Friday everywhere, Saturday was doubleheader day.
In Clearwater, Trevor May threw a 1-hit shut out, striking out 9, as the Threshers beat Jupiter, 2-0 in the opener of their 2 games. Trevor is now 6-5, 3.32 on the year and leads the FSL in strike outs with 123. The runs scored on Darin Ruf's 7th home run of the year, 1 of only 2 hits by Thresher hitters. Darin now has 49 RBI.
In the nightcap, Clearwater wasted another superb effort from Jonathan Pettibone, losing 8-2 on a 7-run outburst by the Hammerheads in the 7th. "Bone" went 6 solid innings, giving up just 1 run on 6 hits and 1 walk, striking out 6 and leaving the game with a 2-1 advantage. Eric Pettis and Ebelin Lugo gave up the lead and much more in the 7th.
Vance Worley does not seem to care where he is pitching, throwing 6 shut out innings in Syracuse, making his start on his regular day. He allowed just 3 hits, NO walks, and improved to 5-2 with Lehigh Valley. Add in his 4-1 with the Phillies, and at 9-3 overall is having a fine season.
In Clearwater, Trevor May threw a 1-hit shut out, striking out 9, as the Threshers beat Jupiter, 2-0 in the opener of their 2 games. Trevor is now 6-5, 3.32 on the year and leads the FSL in strike outs with 123. The runs scored on Darin Ruf's 7th home run of the year, 1 of only 2 hits by Thresher hitters. Darin now has 49 RBI.
In the nightcap, Clearwater wasted another superb effort from Jonathan Pettibone, losing 8-2 on a 7-run outburst by the Hammerheads in the 7th. "Bone" went 6 solid innings, giving up just 1 run on 6 hits and 1 walk, striking out 6 and leaving the game with a 2-1 advantage. Eric Pettis and Ebelin Lugo gave up the lead and much more in the 7th.
Vance Worley does not seem to care where he is pitching, throwing 6 shut out innings in Syracuse, making his start on his regular day. He allowed just 3 hits, NO walks, and improved to 5-2 with Lehigh Valley. Add in his 4-1 with the Phillies, and at 9-3 overall is having a fine season.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Phils edge Braves in opener of showdown series
After nearly a 2-hour rain delay, the big series between the Braves and the Phillies got underway last night and it was worth the wait, with the Phillies taking a 3-2, 10-inning win on Raul Ibanez' walk off homer. Carlos Ruiz had 2 hits (including his 4th home run) and 2 walks, and was also hit by a pitch, reaching base in all 5 at bats. Domonic Brown added 2 hits, raising his steadily improving average to .246. Dom looks more and more comfortable everyday, and appears to have finally relaxed enough to let his talent take over. Ryan Howard added a hit to the Phillie's attack, and the kids, Mike Stutes (2.45) and Antonio Bastardo (0.84) each threw another shut out inning.
In Cleveland, the Blue Jays beat the Indians, 11-7. Lou Marson had 2 hits and a sacrifice, and scored 2 runs for the Tribe.........In Miami, Michael Bourn (.289) added 2 more hits and scored a run for the Astros, but the Marlins took a 6-3 decision. Michael led off the game with his 22nd infield hit, tops in the majors. Sergio Escalona (2.76) threw another scoreless inning for Houston.........In Chicago, Gavin Floyd could not hang onto a 5-1 lead after the first inning, giving up 7 runs on 9 hits and 3 walks in only 3.2 innings of work, as the Twins beat the Sox, 8-5. Gavin falls to 6-9, 4.59 on the year and is in a bad stretch, winless since June 1 covering his last 6 starts.
In Rochester, the IronPigs beat HomeSider Andy Baldwin and the Red Wings, 9-5. Baldwin lasted 5.1 innings and gave up 6 runs on 8 hits and 3 walks, falling to 4-7, 5.55 on the year for the Minnesota affiliate. Justin DeFratus tossed an inning for Lehigh Valley, and gave up an UNearned run, and Mike Schwimer threw 2 more perfect Frames, lowering his ERA to 1.78.........In Columbus, Jason Donald had 2 hits, including his 3rd home run, driving in 2 runs in the Clipper's 8-6 loss to Toledo...............In Oklahoma City, Robinson Tejeda blew his first save in the 9th inning, then gave up the winning run in the 10th, as the Red Hawks beat Omaha, 4-3............In Las Vegas, the Sacramento River Cats pounded the 51s, 11-4. Michael Taylor had a hit and 2 RBI for Sacramento, and Kevin Howard (.329) had 2 hits and drove in a run for Vegas..........In Kodak, Will Savage allowed 2 runs on 4 hits in the first inning last night, and came out of the game for Chattanooga. The game was suspended after 9 innings, tied at 4-4. ...........In Manchester, Antony Gose had double, a walk, and stole his 41st base of the year, and Travis d'Arnaud had a hit and an RBI for New Hampshire, but the Fisher Cats dropped an 8-3 game to Portland.
In Reading, Tyler Cloyd (3-1) pitched the R-Phils to a 6-1 win over Trenton. Tyler allowed just 1 run on 7 hits, NO walks, over 6 innings, and Josh Zeid went 2 scoreless frames, striking out 3. Mike Spidale, Matt Rizzotti, Steve Susdorf, Derrick Mitchell and Tuffy Gosewisch all had 2 hits for Reading.
In Cleveland, the Blue Jays beat the Indians, 11-7. Lou Marson had 2 hits and a sacrifice, and scored 2 runs for the Tribe.........In Miami, Michael Bourn (.289) added 2 more hits and scored a run for the Astros, but the Marlins took a 6-3 decision. Michael led off the game with his 22nd infield hit, tops in the majors. Sergio Escalona (2.76) threw another scoreless inning for Houston.........In Chicago, Gavin Floyd could not hang onto a 5-1 lead after the first inning, giving up 7 runs on 9 hits and 3 walks in only 3.2 innings of work, as the Twins beat the Sox, 8-5. Gavin falls to 6-9, 4.59 on the year and is in a bad stretch, winless since June 1 covering his last 6 starts.
In Rochester, the IronPigs beat HomeSider Andy Baldwin and the Red Wings, 9-5. Baldwin lasted 5.1 innings and gave up 6 runs on 8 hits and 3 walks, falling to 4-7, 5.55 on the year for the Minnesota affiliate. Justin DeFratus tossed an inning for Lehigh Valley, and gave up an UNearned run, and Mike Schwimer threw 2 more perfect Frames, lowering his ERA to 1.78.........In Columbus, Jason Donald had 2 hits, including his 3rd home run, driving in 2 runs in the Clipper's 8-6 loss to Toledo...............In Oklahoma City, Robinson Tejeda blew his first save in the 9th inning, then gave up the winning run in the 10th, as the Red Hawks beat Omaha, 4-3............In Las Vegas, the Sacramento River Cats pounded the 51s, 11-4. Michael Taylor had a hit and 2 RBI for Sacramento, and Kevin Howard (.329) had 2 hits and drove in a run for Vegas..........In Kodak, Will Savage allowed 2 runs on 4 hits in the first inning last night, and came out of the game for Chattanooga. The game was suspended after 9 innings, tied at 4-4. ...........In Manchester, Antony Gose had double, a walk, and stole his 41st base of the year, and Travis d'Arnaud had a hit and an RBI for New Hampshire, but the Fisher Cats dropped an 8-3 game to Portland.
In Reading, Tyler Cloyd (3-1) pitched the R-Phils to a 6-1 win over Trenton. Tyler allowed just 1 run on 7 hits, NO walks, over 6 innings, and Josh Zeid went 2 scoreless frames, striking out 3. Mike Spidale, Matt Rizzotti, Steve Susdorf, Derrick Mitchell and Tuffy Gosewisch all had 2 hits for Reading.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
How about these Claw's hurlers!
Today I have to sing the praises of the BlueClaws starting pitching. This week, in particular the last 3 days, they have been outstanding. On Monday, after Brad Lidge threw an inning in a rehab assignment, Jessie Biddle (4 IP, 1 run 3 hits) and Colby Shreve (3IP, 1 UNearned run, 3 hit) kept the Claws in the game and set up Travis Mattair's walk-off hit in the 9th for a 3-2 win. Biddle is 3-6, with a 3.48 ERA overall, but 2.56 in his last 10 appearances. The 19-year old has endured some growing pains this season, but is progressing nicely and the Phillies have to be pleased with how he is coming along. On Tuesday, Garrett Claypool continued to pitch very well without results. Garrett went 7 innings against Hagerstown, and allowed just 1 run on 2 hits and 2 walks, striking out 7 and leaving the game with a 3-1 lead. The Suns rallied to win, 4-3 after Claypool came out, and he could certainly have more than the 3 wins he has been credited with. In fact, with the exception of one game in Greensboro, he has been excellent since moving into the rotation, posting a 3.01 ERA in 86.2 innings of work. He has 100 strike outs and only 31 walks in his 18 games (14 starts). Then, on Wednesday afternoon, in the blazing heat, Lisalberto Bonilla threw 9 shut out innings, allowing just 5 hits, NO walks, and struck out a career high 12 Suns. Bonilla lowered his ERA to 1.49, but has yet to record a victory, as once again the BlueClaws won after he was out of the game (1-0 in 10 innings).
Anyone who knows me knows I always say, "it's all about the pitching!!", and they are proving it again in 2011 in Lakewood. In fact, the parade of good pitchers that have come through Lakewood in the past 5 years has been nothing short of fantastic.
Anyone who knows me knows I always say, "it's all about the pitching!!", and they are proving it again in 2011 in Lakewood. In fact, the parade of good pitchers that have come through Lakewood in the past 5 years has been nothing short of fantastic.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Ryno belts 18th
Ryan Howard had 4 hits, including his 18th home run of the year, and drove in 4 runs (he now has 71) leading the Phillies to a 14-2 win over the Marlins. Domonic Brown added 2 hits and a walk, scoring a run and driving 1 in, and Carlos Ruiz chipped in with a hit and run scored to back Cole Hamels' 10th win of the year. Cole went 8 good innings, allowing just 2 runs on 8 hits, 1 walk, and 5 strike outs. Scott Mathieson threw a scoreless 9th inning to finish.
Make it 51 major league wins for the HomeSide!!
Before the game, the Phillies sent Vance Worley back to Lehigh Valley and called up John Mayberry.
Unfortunatley, Carlos Carrasco was due for an off night, and the Yankees gave it him. After shutting the Bombers down in the Bronx last month, New York jumped all over Carlos last night in Cleveland, scoring 6 runs on 10 hits and 3 walks in just 4 innings in the Yank's 9-2 win. Lou Marson had an RBI hit for the Tribe.
The red hot Pirates (did I say red hot Pirates!?) beat the Astros, 5-1 to improve to 45-41 on the year. Who would've thunk it? Sorry, I digress! Anyway, Michael Bourn (.292) had 2 hits for Houston in the losing effort.
Make it 51 major league wins for the HomeSide!!
Before the game, the Phillies sent Vance Worley back to Lehigh Valley and called up John Mayberry.
Unfortunatley, Carlos Carrasco was due for an off night, and the Yankees gave it him. After shutting the Bombers down in the Bronx last month, New York jumped all over Carlos last night in Cleveland, scoring 6 runs on 10 hits and 3 walks in just 4 innings in the Yank's 9-2 win. Lou Marson had an RBI hit for the Tribe.
The red hot Pirates (did I say red hot Pirates!?) beat the Astros, 5-1 to improve to 45-41 on the year. Who would've thunk it? Sorry, I digress! Anyway, Michael Bourn (.292) had 2 hits for Houston in the losing effort.
Golson, Cardenas pop 3 hits each!
In Scranton Tuesday, Tyson Brummett, Justin DeFratus and Mike Schwimer combined to defeat the Yankees, 5-2. Brummett started and went 5.2 innings, allowing just 2 runs on 7 hits, NO walks, and 5 Ks, before yielding to DeFratus. Justin faced 9 hitters, recorded 7 outs, including 5 Ks, and picked up the victory when the IronPigs rallied for 3 in the 8th. Schwimer (1.85) got his 6th save with a scoreless 9th. Greg Golson (.301) had 3 hits for the Yanks, including a triple and an RBI, and stole 2 bases in a losing effort.
In New Orleans, Omaha scored 5 runs in the 9th inning to steal a 6-5 win over the Zephyrs. Jesus Merchan had an RBI hit and scored a run for New Orleans...........In Nashville, the4 Sounds beat Memphis, 9-8. Zack Segovia tossed a scoreless frame for Nashville, despite giving up 2 hits and a walk...........In Fresno, the Sacramento River Cats scored 3 in the 8th and 3 more in the 9th to tie their game with the Grizzlies, only to lose in 11 innings, 7-6. Adrian Cardenas (.310) had 3 hits for the Cats, and Michael Taylor had a hit and 2 walks. Each scored a run in the great comeback............In Manchester, Anthony Gose and Travis d'Arnaud homered in the same game again (3rd time this season) as the Fisher Cats beat New Britain, 7-2. For Gose, it was his 9th, and for d'Arnaud, his 11th. Anthony also stole his 39th base!!................In Bowie, Joe Savery hit a grand slam home run, his 1st for Reading, and Matt Rizzotti belted his 16th of the yeart as the R-Phils beat the BaySox, 6-2. Joe Esposito got his first win for Reading, and Mike Cisco and Josh Zeid each tossed 2 scoreless innings of relief.
In New Orleans, Omaha scored 5 runs in the 9th inning to steal a 6-5 win over the Zephyrs. Jesus Merchan had an RBI hit and scored a run for New Orleans...........In Nashville, the4 Sounds beat Memphis, 9-8. Zack Segovia tossed a scoreless frame for Nashville, despite giving up 2 hits and a walk...........In Fresno, the Sacramento River Cats scored 3 in the 8th and 3 more in the 9th to tie their game with the Grizzlies, only to lose in 11 innings, 7-6. Adrian Cardenas (.310) had 3 hits for the Cats, and Michael Taylor had a hit and 2 walks. Each scored a run in the great comeback............In Manchester, Anthony Gose and Travis d'Arnaud homered in the same game again (3rd time this season) as the Fisher Cats beat New Britain, 7-2. For Gose, it was his 9th, and for d'Arnaud, his 11th. Anthony also stole his 39th base!!................In Bowie, Joe Savery hit a grand slam home run, his 1st for Reading, and Matt Rizzotti belted his 16th of the yeart as the R-Phils beat the BaySox, 6-2. Joe Esposito got his first win for Reading, and Mike Cisco and Josh Zeid each tossed 2 scoreless innings of relief.
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