The Phillies are putting an early end to any hopes the Braves may have had to catch them, pounding Atlanta 9-0, behind a complete game shut out by Cliff Lee. For Lee (16-7, 2.47), it was his 6th shut out of the year, the most in the NL since Tim Belcher(!) threw 8 in 1989 for the Dodgers. Ryan Howard (.254) had 2 hits, including his 31st home run (107 RBI), and 2 walks, and Carlos Ruiz (.281) had a hit and 2 RBI. Michael Bourn (.296) was 0 for 4 for Atlanta.
In Cleveland, Jason Donald (.296) had another hit in the Indians' 4-2 loss to Detroit. Donald is .385 over the last 10 games, and appears to be completely healthy.
A final note, the Blue Jays have recalled Kyle Drabek, now that his AAA season has ended.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Sunday's best
The Florida Marlins outlasted the Phillies Sunday afternoon, 5-4 in 14 innings. Ryan Howard (.251) had 2 hits and 3 walks, driving in 2 runs (106), and Carlos Ruiz (.281) added a hit and scored a run. Mike Schwimer allowed a run on a hit and 3 walks in his inning, and Mike Stutes (3.59) threw 2 shut out frames, strikingout 4.................In Kansas City, Lou Marson (.232) had 3 hits and a walk, and scored a run for the Indians in Cleveland's 9-6 win over the Royals. Jason Donald (.291 since recall) had 2 hits, stole a base and drove in a run, to contribute to the Tribe's cause........In Oakland, Josh Outman threw a scoreless inning of relief for the Athletics, in their 8-5 win over the Mariners.
In Syracuse, the IronPigs rallied for 6 runs in the final 3 innings to come from behind to top the Chiefs, 7-4. Scott Mathieson was good, throwing 3 shut out innings before running into trouble in the 4th. In the end, Scott went 4.1 innings, and allowed all 4 runs on 6 hits and 6 walks, and really, it could have been worse. Mike Zagurski (2.65) got the next 5 out (2 walks, 2 Ks), and Joe Savery threw the final 2 innings to notch his 2nd save. A win today, or a loss by Gwinnett, and Lehigh Valley will make the playoffs for the first time! The assignment will go to Nate Bump in the finale.
In Binghamton, Brent Clevlen (.333) had 3 hits, including his 5th home run since joining the team, and Tim Kennelly hit a game winning home run in the 9th inning to give Reading a 5-4 win over the Mets. Austin Hyatt started for the R-Phils, and went 6.1 innings, allowing 4 runs on 8 hits, NO walks, and struck out 6. Jacob Diekman (3.05) got the next 4 outs, and B.J. Rosenberg got the final 4, picking up his 5th win of the year. Reading remains 1 game ahead of New Britain with 1 game left. If the teams end up tied after Monday's game, there will be a 1-game playoff to decide who will face New Hampshire in the Eastern League's Eastern Division playoffs.
In Scranton, the Yankees and the Bisons split a doubleheader. Buffalo won the opener, 5-1, and Scranton came back for a 2-0 win in the nightcap. Greg Golson (.263) had 3 hits in 5 at bat, including a triple and a home run, scored twice and drove in 2 more on a day where runs were hard to come by..............In Colorado Spring, Adrian Cardenas (.315) had 3 hits, stole a base, and scored 2 runs for the River Cats as Sacramento beat the SkySox, 8-7 in 13 innings.........In Chatanooga, Will Savage made just his 2nd relief appearance of the year, throwing 4 innings for the Lookouts, allowing 2 runs on 6 hits, NO walks, and 4 Ks. Will picked up a save to go with his 12 wins, and the Lookouts clinched a spot in the Southern League playoffs...........In Tulsa, Edgar Garcia got a rare start for the Naturals, and picked up a win with 5 good innings. Garcia (2-3, 3.47) allowed just 1 runs on 4 hits, NO walks and 3 Ks to lead Northwest Arkansas to the 6-4 win over the Drillers...............In San Antonio, Jarred Cosart was hit hard in his final start for the Hooks. Cosart (1-2, 4.71 since his trade and promotion) allowed 10 runs (9 earned) on 8 hits (4 home runs) and 4 walks in the Hooks' 10-3 loss to the Missions. Jonathan Villar (.231) was 1 for 4 for Corpus Christi.
In Clearwater, 19-year old Gustavo Gonzalez belted a walk-off 3-run home run in the bottom of the 9th inning to give the Threshers a 5-4 win over Dunedin. Julio Rodriguez finished his season with 5 strong frames, giving up 2 runs on 3 hits, and striking out 8. J-Rod ends up 16-7, 2.76 for 2011.
In Syracuse, the IronPigs rallied for 6 runs in the final 3 innings to come from behind to top the Chiefs, 7-4. Scott Mathieson was good, throwing 3 shut out innings before running into trouble in the 4th. In the end, Scott went 4.1 innings, and allowed all 4 runs on 6 hits and 6 walks, and really, it could have been worse. Mike Zagurski (2.65) got the next 5 out (2 walks, 2 Ks), and Joe Savery threw the final 2 innings to notch his 2nd save. A win today, or a loss by Gwinnett, and Lehigh Valley will make the playoffs for the first time! The assignment will go to Nate Bump in the finale.
In Binghamton, Brent Clevlen (.333) had 3 hits, including his 5th home run since joining the team, and Tim Kennelly hit a game winning home run in the 9th inning to give Reading a 5-4 win over the Mets. Austin Hyatt started for the R-Phils, and went 6.1 innings, allowing 4 runs on 8 hits, NO walks, and struck out 6. Jacob Diekman (3.05) got the next 4 outs, and B.J. Rosenberg got the final 4, picking up his 5th win of the year. Reading remains 1 game ahead of New Britain with 1 game left. If the teams end up tied after Monday's game, there will be a 1-game playoff to decide who will face New Hampshire in the Eastern League's Eastern Division playoffs.
In Scranton, the Yankees and the Bisons split a doubleheader. Buffalo won the opener, 5-1, and Scranton came back for a 2-0 win in the nightcap. Greg Golson (.263) had 3 hits in 5 at bat, including a triple and a home run, scored twice and drove in 2 more on a day where runs were hard to come by..............In Colorado Spring, Adrian Cardenas (.315) had 3 hits, stole a base, and scored 2 runs for the River Cats as Sacramento beat the SkySox, 8-7 in 13 innings.........In Chatanooga, Will Savage made just his 2nd relief appearance of the year, throwing 4 innings for the Lookouts, allowing 2 runs on 6 hits, NO walks, and 4 Ks. Will picked up a save to go with his 12 wins, and the Lookouts clinched a spot in the Southern League playoffs...........In Tulsa, Edgar Garcia got a rare start for the Naturals, and picked up a win with 5 good innings. Garcia (2-3, 3.47) allowed just 1 runs on 4 hits, NO walks and 3 Ks to lead Northwest Arkansas to the 6-4 win over the Drillers...............In San Antonio, Jarred Cosart was hit hard in his final start for the Hooks. Cosart (1-2, 4.71 since his trade and promotion) allowed 10 runs (9 earned) on 8 hits (4 home runs) and 4 walks in the Hooks' 10-3 loss to the Missions. Jonathan Villar (.231) was 1 for 4 for Corpus Christi.
In Clearwater, 19-year old Gustavo Gonzalez belted a walk-off 3-run home run in the bottom of the 9th inning to give the Threshers a 5-4 win over Dunedin. Julio Rodriguez finished his season with 5 strong frames, giving up 2 runs on 3 hits, and striking out 8. J-Rod ends up 16-7, 2.76 for 2011.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Reading can clinch a spot today
In Binghamton, the Reading Phillies moved a little closer to the playoffs with a 6-5 win over the Mets Saturday. Mike Spidale (.326, 2 RBI), Matt Rizzotti and Derrick Mitchell all had 2 hits for Reading, now leads New Britain (who split 2 games with Trenton) by 1 game with 2 to play. After 3+ shaky inning by Joe Esposito (5 runs, 3 earned, on 8 hits), Chris Kissock came on to settle things down and allow the R-Phils to rally. Kissock earned his 3rd win with 4 shut out innings in which he struck out 6.
In Portland, New Hampshire is tuning up for the playoff, putting an 11-0 beating on the Sea Dogs. Both Kevin Howard and Travis d'Arnaud homered for the Cats. For Travis (.311) it was his 21st home run of the year................In Huntsville, Darren Byrd (2.95) threw 3 innings in relief, and allowed 1 UNearned run on 3 hits, striking out 3 along the way in for the Stars in their 6-5 loss to Mobile..............In San Antonio, Jonathan Villar had 3 hits, including 2 doubles, for Corpus Christi in their 11-1 loss to the Missions. Josh Zeid threw 2 perfect innings to finish it for the Hooks.........In Lancaster, Jonathan Singleton had 2 RBI with 2 sac flies, and also walked 2 time in the JetHawks' 11-3 win over Lake Elsinore. Singleton is hitting .339 since being traded.
Jonathan Pettibone had his final start of the year shortened to 2 innings by a rain delay. "Bone" finishes 10-11 with a nice 2.96 ERA on the year. Juan Sosa came on and threw 4 good innings, allowing just 1 run on 2 hits and 1 walk. The listless Threshers lost 6-2, with D'Arby Myers getting 2 of their 5 hits on the night. It has been hard for Myers to get playing time again this year, but he has remained ready and has played well when called upon.
Lisalberto Bonilla threw 5 shut out innings in his final game of the season, allowing just 4 hits and 2 walks. Mike McGuire gave up the lead late and the Claws lost, 6-5. Zack Collier (.254) was 3 for 3 with a sacrifice, and stole his 34th base, and Cameron Rupp had 2 hits, including his 4th home run of the year, driving in all 5 runs for Lakewood.
In Portland, New Hampshire is tuning up for the playoff, putting an 11-0 beating on the Sea Dogs. Both Kevin Howard and Travis d'Arnaud homered for the Cats. For Travis (.311) it was his 21st home run of the year................In Huntsville, Darren Byrd (2.95) threw 3 innings in relief, and allowed 1 UNearned run on 3 hits, striking out 3 along the way in for the Stars in their 6-5 loss to Mobile..............In San Antonio, Jonathan Villar had 3 hits, including 2 doubles, for Corpus Christi in their 11-1 loss to the Missions. Josh Zeid threw 2 perfect innings to finish it for the Hooks.........In Lancaster, Jonathan Singleton had 2 RBI with 2 sac flies, and also walked 2 time in the JetHawks' 11-3 win over Lake Elsinore. Singleton is hitting .339 since being traded.
Jonathan Pettibone had his final start of the year shortened to 2 innings by a rain delay. "Bone" finishes 10-11 with a nice 2.96 ERA on the year. Juan Sosa came on and threw 4 good innings, allowing just 1 run on 2 hits and 1 walk. The listless Threshers lost 6-2, with D'Arby Myers getting 2 of their 5 hits on the night. It has been hard for Myers to get playing time again this year, but he has remained ready and has played well when called upon.
Lisalberto Bonilla threw 5 shut out innings in his final game of the season, allowing just 4 hits and 2 walks. Mike McGuire gave up the lead late and the Claws lost, 6-5. Zack Collier (.254) was 3 for 3 with a sacrifice, and stole his 34th base, and Cameron Rupp had 2 hits, including his 4th home run of the year, driving in all 5 runs for Lakewood.
Pigs thisclose!
In Allentown, the IronPigs took a big step towards their first playoff berth in team history with a 3-0 win over Buffalo in the final home game of the regular season. Justin DeFratus pitched the 9th inning, recording his 7th save. With Gwinnett splitting a doubleheader with Charlotte, the IronPigs have a 1 game advantage with 2 games to go.
In Rochester, Andy Baldwin ended a long winless drought with 8 good innings for the Red Wings in their 6-3 win over Syracuse. Baldwin (7-13, 5.51) allowed 3 runs on 9 hits and 3 walks, winning for just 2nd time since July 16............In Colorado Springs, Adrian Cardenas (.313) had 2 singles, a double, 2 walks, and scored 4 runs for the playoff-bound River Cats in a 16-4 thrashing of the SkySox. Jesus Merchan (.303) had a single, a double and a triple for Colorado Springs....................In Indianapolis, Quintin Berry got his first AAA hit, stole 2 bases and scored 2 runs for Louisville, but the Bats dropped an 8-7 decision to the Indians. (sounds like a Mudcats game!).............In Pawtucket, Greg Golson had a hit and a walk, drove in a run and scored another one, but the Yankees lost to the Sox, 12-7..............In Las Vegas, Kyle Drabek pitched 7 innings for the 51s without walking a batter, a major step in the right direction for him. Kyle gave up 6 runs on 8 hits, but squeaked out the win in an 11-8 slugfest!..............
In Rochester, Andy Baldwin ended a long winless drought with 8 good innings for the Red Wings in their 6-3 win over Syracuse. Baldwin (7-13, 5.51) allowed 3 runs on 9 hits and 3 walks, winning for just 2nd time since July 16............In Colorado Springs, Adrian Cardenas (.313) had 2 singles, a double, 2 walks, and scored 4 runs for the playoff-bound River Cats in a 16-4 thrashing of the SkySox. Jesus Merchan (.303) had a single, a double and a triple for Colorado Springs....................In Indianapolis, Quintin Berry got his first AAA hit, stole 2 bases and scored 2 runs for Louisville, but the Bats dropped an 8-7 decision to the Indians. (sounds like a Mudcats game!).............In Pawtucket, Greg Golson had a hit and a walk, drove in a run and scored another one, but the Yankees lost to the Sox, 12-7..............In Las Vegas, Kyle Drabek pitched 7 innings for the 51s without walking a batter, a major step in the right direction for him. Kyle gave up 6 runs on 8 hits, but squeaked out the win in an 11-8 slugfest!..............
3 strikes
3 HomeSiders started major league game on Saturday, all 3 were handed leads, and none of them recorded wins in an amazing day of comebacks across the country. Chronologically, here we go now:
In Detriot, the Chicago White gave Gavin Floyd an 8-1 win in the top of the 5th inning, but Gavin struggled to fininsh the bottom half. The Tigers began their comeback with 3 in the 5th, and Gavin was done- 5 IP, 4 runs, 4 hits, NO walks, 4 Ks and an 8-4 lead. Detroit then scored 1 in the 7th, 1 in the 8th and 3 in the 9th on home runs by Ryan Rayburn and Miguel Cabrera for a 9-8 win.
In St.Pete, the Baltimore Orioles gave Alfredo Simon a 2-run lead before he ever went out to the mound, only to give the 2 runs back to the Rays in bottom of the inning. It was all downhill from there, as Tampa took a 6-3 win. Simon went 5 innings, 6 runs, 7 hits and 4 walks to slip to 4-8, 4.64 for Baltimore this year.
In Miami, the Phillies gave Cole Hamels a 3-0 advantage, and Cole left after 7 with a 4-3 lead. Antonio Bastardo was the losing pitcher, his first loss of the season. Bastardo (6-1, 1.69) walked both hitters he faced to start the 8th inning. Of course, David Herndon let them score, along with 3 more to give the Marlins an 8-4 win. Carlos Ruiz had 2 more hit and scored 2 runs. Chooch is hitting .341 since July 30, raising his season average to .281.
Before the game, the Phillies recalled Mike Schwimer from Lehigh Valley.
In Detriot, the Chicago White gave Gavin Floyd an 8-1 win in the top of the 5th inning, but Gavin struggled to fininsh the bottom half. The Tigers began their comeback with 3 in the 5th, and Gavin was done- 5 IP, 4 runs, 4 hits, NO walks, 4 Ks and an 8-4 lead. Detroit then scored 1 in the 7th, 1 in the 8th and 3 in the 9th on home runs by Ryan Rayburn and Miguel Cabrera for a 9-8 win.
In St.Pete, the Baltimore Orioles gave Alfredo Simon a 2-run lead before he ever went out to the mound, only to give the 2 runs back to the Rays in bottom of the inning. It was all downhill from there, as Tampa took a 6-3 win. Simon went 5 innings, 6 runs, 7 hits and 4 walks to slip to 4-8, 4.64 for Baltimore this year.
In Miami, the Phillies gave Cole Hamels a 3-0 advantage, and Cole left after 7 with a 4-3 lead. Antonio Bastardo was the losing pitcher, his first loss of the season. Bastardo (6-1, 1.69) walked both hitters he faced to start the 8th inning. Of course, David Herndon let them score, along with 3 more to give the Marlins an 8-4 win. Carlos Ruiz had 2 more hit and scored 2 runs. Chooch is hitting .341 since July 30, raising his season average to .281.
Before the game, the Phillies recalled Mike Schwimer from Lehigh Valley.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
R-Phils, Pigs still alive!
In Binghamton, Mike Spidale (.325) had 2 hits, including his 5th home run of the season, and the R-Phils topped the Mets, 4-2. J.C. Ramirez (11-13, 4.50) threw 6.1 shut out innings for Reading, allowing just 3 hits and 3 walks, striking out 6 to gain the victory. With Trenton beating New Britain, Reading is now a half game in front of the Rock Cats for the final playoff spot.
In Allentown, the IronPigs took a 2-1 decision from Buffalo to keep their playoff hopes alive. Lehigh Valley is a half game ahead of Gwinnett, who was rained out Friday.
The Dunedin Blue Jays eliminated the Threshers from the playoffs with a doubleheader sweep Friday night over Clearwater. The Jays won 4-1, and 4-2, ending the Clearwater hopes for post season play. In The opener, Clearwater got just 4 hits, 2 by Jeremy Barnes (.266), who drove in the lone run. David Buchanan was the losing pitcher, giving up 4 runs on 8 hits, without recording an out in the 4th. Trevor May allowed 4 runs, 3 earned, on 2 hits and 4 walks over 4 innings in the second game. Darin Ruf (.308) had 2 doubles in that game.
In Hagerstown, Cameron Rupp (.270) had 2 doubles and 3 RBI, but Lakewood lost to the Suns, 6-5. Miguel Alverez also had 2 hits for the Claws in a game that saw Phillies' Joe Blanton throw the first inning.
In Portland, the Sea Dogs beat New Hampshire, 6-5. Kevin Howard had 2 hits for the Fisher Cats, and Anhony Gose had a hit and stole base #69. It looks like Gose will come up a little short of the 76 he stole for Lakewood in 2009. Travis d'Arnaud (.313) added a double and a walk to the New Hampshire cause..........In Lexington, Domingo Santana had a double and a walk, scoring a run and driving in another one as the Legends beat Savannah, 7-3.............In Indianapolis, Quintin Berry made his AAA debut, going 0 for 4 for Louisville in the Bats' 5-2 win over the Indians. Mike Costanzo had 2 hits, including a double and an RBI for the Bats.......In Memphis, the RedBirds beat Nashville, 7-5. Zack Segovia threw a scoreless inning for the Sounds.........In Iowa City, the Omaha Storm Chasers blasted the Cubs, 15-5. Robinson Tejeda threw a scoreless frame for Omaha.............In Colorado Springs, Adrian Cardenas (.309) had 2 hits for Sacramento, helping the River Cats overcome the SkySox, 12-7.
In Allentown, the IronPigs took a 2-1 decision from Buffalo to keep their playoff hopes alive. Lehigh Valley is a half game ahead of Gwinnett, who was rained out Friday.
The Dunedin Blue Jays eliminated the Threshers from the playoffs with a doubleheader sweep Friday night over Clearwater. The Jays won 4-1, and 4-2, ending the Clearwater hopes for post season play. In The opener, Clearwater got just 4 hits, 2 by Jeremy Barnes (.266), who drove in the lone run. David Buchanan was the losing pitcher, giving up 4 runs on 8 hits, without recording an out in the 4th. Trevor May allowed 4 runs, 3 earned, on 2 hits and 4 walks over 4 innings in the second game. Darin Ruf (.308) had 2 doubles in that game.
In Hagerstown, Cameron Rupp (.270) had 2 doubles and 3 RBI, but Lakewood lost to the Suns, 6-5. Miguel Alverez also had 2 hits for the Claws in a game that saw Phillies' Joe Blanton throw the first inning.
In Portland, the Sea Dogs beat New Hampshire, 6-5. Kevin Howard had 2 hits for the Fisher Cats, and Anhony Gose had a hit and stole base #69. It looks like Gose will come up a little short of the 76 he stole for Lakewood in 2009. Travis d'Arnaud (.313) added a double and a walk to the New Hampshire cause..........In Lexington, Domingo Santana had a double and a walk, scoring a run and driving in another one as the Legends beat Savannah, 7-3.............In Indianapolis, Quintin Berry made his AAA debut, going 0 for 4 for Louisville in the Bats' 5-2 win over the Indians. Mike Costanzo had 2 hits, including a double and an RBI for the Bats.......In Memphis, the RedBirds beat Nashville, 7-5. Zack Segovia threw a scoreless inning for the Sounds.........In Iowa City, the Omaha Storm Chasers blasted the Cubs, 15-5. Robinson Tejeda threw a scoreless frame for Omaha.............In Colorado Springs, Adrian Cardenas (.309) had 2 hits for Sacramento, helping the River Cats overcome the SkySox, 12-7.
Bourn swipes 2 more, Donald goes deep for Tribe
In Atlanta, Michael Bourn (.300) had 2 hits and a walk, drove in a run, scored another one, and stole 2 more bases for a major league leading total of 49. The Dodgers rallied for 5 in the 7th for an 8-6 victory..............In Kansas City, Jason Donald (.296) had 2 hits, including his first home run this year, to help the Indians to a 5-4 win over the Royals to stay 5.5 games in back of the surging Tigers..........In Miami, the Phillies beat the Marlins, 5-3. Carlos Ruiz (.279) had a hit and 2 walks and Mike Stutes (3.73, 2 hitters, 2 outs) and Antonio Bastardo (1.35, 3 hitters, 3 outs) each recorded a hold............Late last night in Oakland, Michael Taylor made his major league debut for the Athletics, going 0 for 3 with a walk in the A's 9-2 win over Seattle. Taylor becomes the 38th former BlueClaw to make it to the major leagues.
The Phillies placed Drew Carpeneter on waivers and he was immediately claimed by San Diego.
The Phillies placed Drew Carpeneter on waivers and he was immediately claimed by San Diego.
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