Thursday, September 8, 2011
Collier suspended
The commisioner's office has suspended Zack Collier for 50 games after testing positve for a banned substance. Collier hit .255 this season for the BlueClaws with 35 stolen bases.
Aces top River Cats
In Reno, the Aces upset the favored Sacramento River Cats, 7-4 in game 1 of their series. Adrian Cardenas had an RBI single for the Cats, who will try to even things Thursday night.
In the other PCL series, the Omaha Storm Chasers took a 3-0 decision in Round Rock, and both series in the International League were rained out, as were the Eastern League games. All 4 of these series will try again Thursday.
In the other PCL series, the Omaha Storm Chasers took a 3-0 decision in Round Rock, and both series in the International League were rained out, as were the Eastern League games. All 4 of these series will try again Thursday.
Another day, another win in Philly
The weather has not changed this week, and neither have the results in Philadelphia. The Phillies completed the sweep of the Braves with a 3-2 come-from-behind victory that all but sews up another division title for the Fightin' Phils. Carlos Ruiz (.280) had a hit and scored a run for Philadelphia, and Antonio Bastardo (1.66) threw another scoreless inning of relief. Michael Bourn (.298) had a double in 5 at bats, and scored a run for Atlanta.
In Pittsburgh, Jason Jaramillo (.353 in limited action) had a pinch hit single to drive in the winning run for the Pirates in a 5-4 win over the Astros. Here is the scenario: It's a 4-4 game with 2 runners on and J.J. coming up to pinch hit. The Astros call on Sergio Escalona, fresh off the DL. Jaramillo singles to drive in the go ahead run, but the Astros get 2 outs on the play, throwing out Ryan Doumit at home and nipping Jaramillo at second. So Escalona faced 1 hitter, allowed a single and got outs! Jay Happ started the game for Houston and allowed 4 runs on 5 hits and 4 walks, striking out 8 along the way...........In Oakland, Michael Taylor had a single and scored a run for the A's in their 7-0 win over the Royals.......In New York, Greg Golson got into the game and had a hit in 2 at bats for the Yankees, in their 11-inning, 5-4 loss to Baltimore...........In Cleveland, the Tigers completed the sweep of the Indians with an 8-6 win, finishing off a 6-0 stretch against the 2 teams closest to them to put a fork in the AL Central race. Jason Donald (.294) had a hit for Indians. The Indians have announced that Carlos Carrasco will have Tommy John surgery on September 14th, which will wipe out Carlos' 2012 season.
In Pittsburgh, Jason Jaramillo (.353 in limited action) had a pinch hit single to drive in the winning run for the Pirates in a 5-4 win over the Astros. Here is the scenario: It's a 4-4 game with 2 runners on and J.J. coming up to pinch hit. The Astros call on Sergio Escalona, fresh off the DL. Jaramillo singles to drive in the go ahead run, but the Astros get 2 outs on the play, throwing out Ryan Doumit at home and nipping Jaramillo at second. So Escalona faced 1 hitter, allowed a single and got outs! Jay Happ started the game for Houston and allowed 4 runs on 5 hits and 4 walks, striking out 8 along the way...........In Oakland, Michael Taylor had a single and scored a run for the A's in their 7-0 win over the Royals.......In New York, Greg Golson got into the game and had a hit in 2 at bats for the Yankees, in their 11-inning, 5-4 loss to Baltimore...........In Cleveland, the Tigers completed the sweep of the Indians with an 8-6 win, finishing off a 6-0 stretch against the 2 teams closest to them to put a fork in the AL Central race. Jason Donald (.294) had a hit for Indians. The Indians have announced that Carlos Carrasco will have Tommy John surgery on September 14th, which will wipe out Carlos' 2012 season.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Vance does it again
The Phillies beat the Braves 6-3 while dodging the raindrops in Philadelphia last night. Vance Worley went the first 6 innings, and allowed just 2 runs on 7 hits and 3 walks to improve to 11-1, 2.85 in his outstanding rookie year. Mike Stutes (3.69) notched his 11th hold with 1 inning of work, despite allowing a run. Michael Bourn (.299) had 3 hits (2 off Worley and a double off Stutes), stole his league leading 50th base, and scored a run for Atlanta. Ryan Howard (.254) was 1 for 3 , with a walk and drove in run #108.
The win for Worley was #81 for the HomeSide.
In Oakland, Michael Taylor got his first major league hit, a double, in Oakland's 7-4 loss to the Royals, who beat Gio Gonzalez (12-12).
On the wire this morning, Greg Golson has been recalled by the Yankees, and Sergio Escalona has been activated off the DL by the Astros.
The win for Worley was #81 for the HomeSide.
In Oakland, Michael Taylor got his first major league hit, a double, in Oakland's 7-4 loss to the Royals, who beat Gio Gonzalez (12-12).
On the wire this morning, Greg Golson has been recalled by the Yankees, and Sergio Escalona has been activated off the DL by the Astros.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Carrasco
The Cleveland Indians have moved Carlos Carrasco from the 15-day to the 60-day DL, freeing a spot on the 40-man roster. Carlos and the Indians are exploring their options with regards to his elbow inflammation, and surgery is still a possibility.
IronPigs earn first playoff spot
Lehigh Valley beat both the Syracuse Chiefs and mother nature, taking a 4-1 rain shorted season finale to clinch their first ever playoff berth. Brandon Moss had 2 hits, 2 walks, and RBI, and threw out a runner at home, and Nate Bump (5-9) allowed just 1 run on 5 hits in 5 innings.
The IronPigs will play game 1 of the best-of-5 series Wednesday at home against Pawtucket.
The IronPigs will play game 1 of the best-of-5 series Wednesday at home against Pawtucket.
R-Phils are in
Matt Rizzotti (.295) had 3 hits and drove in 3 runs (team leading 84) to lead the Reading Phillies into the playoffs with a 6-2 win in Binghamton. Mike Spidale had 2 more hits to finish the regular season at .326, 3rd best in the league! Tyson Brummett came up big, giving Reading 6 solid innings, and giving up just 2 runs on 8 hit, NO walks, and struck out 6 to win his 4th game of the year. Mike Cisco (1.59) threw 2 scoreless frames for his 5th hold.
Tyler Cloyd will get the start in game 1 in Manchester, New Hampshire Wednesday night. The Fisher Cats wrapped up their year with an 8-3 win in Portland. Anthony Gose (.253) had 3 hits (including his 16th home run!), and a walk, scored 3 times and stole base #70. If Reading hopes to win this series, they must keep Gose off the bases, and watch out for league MVP Travis d'Arnaud, who finished at .311, with 21 home runs and 78 RBI.
Tyler Cloyd will get the start in game 1 in Manchester, New Hampshire Wednesday night. The Fisher Cats wrapped up their year with an 8-3 win in Portland. Anthony Gose (.253) had 3 hits (including his 16th home run!), and a walk, scored 3 times and stole base #70. If Reading hopes to win this series, they must keep Gose off the bases, and watch out for league MVP Travis d'Arnaud, who finished at .311, with 21 home runs and 78 RBI.
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