Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Monday in the majors
In Philadelphia, Carlos Ruiz (.280) had 2 hits, including a double, scored a run and drove in another, but the Cardinals beat the Phillies again, 4-3.............In Cleveland, Jason Donald (.288) had 3 singles and scored 2 runs for the Indians, who lost 12-6 to Seattle..............In Miami, Michael Bourn (.298) had a hit and an RBI for the Braves in their 6-5 loss to the Marlins.........In Cincinnati, Jay Happ pitched 6 good innings for the Astros, allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and 3 walks, striking out 9 and receiving no decision in Houston's 3-2 victory.
Monday, September 19, 2011
De Fratus is #39
Sunday night Justin De Fratus became the 39th former BlueClaw to play in a major league game. Justin threw a scoreless 9th inning in the Phillies' 5-0 loss to St Louis. Cole Hamels (14-9, 2.90) was the starter and victim of the non-support. Cole went 7 innings, allowing 4 runs on 7 hits, NO walks, striking out 9.
Matt Maloney was moved up to Sunday when Dontrelle Willis was unable to make his start, and Matt was pounded by Milwaukee to the tune of 7 runs (6 earned) on 9 hits in just 1.2 innings. As good as Maloney has been in AAA, he has still not gotten over the hump at the major league level. Similarly, in Baltimore, Alfredo Simon (4-9) also took his lumps, giving up 6 runs on 8 hits and a walk to the Angels in the Los Angeles' 11-2 win over the Orioles.........In Atlanta, Michael Bourn (.299) had 2 hits, scored 2 runs and drove in another, but the Mets beat the Braves, 7-5.......In Minnesota, Lou Marson's good September continued, Lou getting 2 more hits and scoring a run for the Indians in Cleveland's 6-5 win over the Twins.
Matt Maloney was moved up to Sunday when Dontrelle Willis was unable to make his start, and Matt was pounded by Milwaukee to the tune of 7 runs (6 earned) on 9 hits in just 1.2 innings. As good as Maloney has been in AAA, he has still not gotten over the hump at the major league level. Similarly, in Baltimore, Alfredo Simon (4-9) also took his lumps, giving up 6 runs on 8 hits and a walk to the Angels in the Los Angeles' 11-2 win over the Orioles.........In Atlanta, Michael Bourn (.299) had 2 hits, scored 2 runs and drove in another, but the Mets beat the Braves, 7-5.......In Minnesota, Lou Marson's good September continued, Lou getting 2 more hits and scoring a run for the Indians in Cleveland's 6-5 win over the Twins.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Phive in a row
The Phillies scored 6 runs in the 8th inning to break open a close game and beat the Cardinals, 9-2, clinching their 5th straight division crown. Mike Stutes (3.77 and rising recently),who appears to be struggling right now, allowed 2 runs on 4 hits in just .2 innings, but recorded his 12th hold. Raul Ibanez hit a grand slam to highlight the big inning, and Jimmy Rollins picked up 4 hits to pace the Phillies offense.
In Oakland, Gio Gonzalez won his 14th game of the year for the Athletics with 7 good innings against Detroit. Gio allowed just 1 run on 8 hits and 2 walks, striking out 4 for his win.
In Oakland, Gio Gonzalez won his 14th game of the year for the Athletics with 7 good innings against Detroit. Gio allowed just 1 run on 8 hits and 2 walks, striking out 4 for his win.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Maloney to start Monday
With Cincinnati's Johnny Cueto unable to make his scheduled start on Monday, the Reds have announced Matt Maloney will take on the Astros in his stead. Maloney was excited about the opportunity and confident to make the most of his 2nd major league start of this season. After starting the season in the Reds bullpen, Matt went to Louisville and compiled a 7-1, 2.99 record as a starter.
Maloney won 16 games for the 2006 BlueClaws, and won the clinching game of both playoff series! No one has won more game for the BlueClaws.
Maloney won 16 games for the 2006 BlueClaws, and won the clinching game of both playoff series! No one has won more game for the BlueClaws.
champagne still on ice
First some catch up; I neglected to mention that Ryan Howard's game winning hit on Thursday night gave Mike Schwimer his first major league win.
Friday night, Schwimer took the loss in a 4-2, 11-inning defeat to the Cardinals. Howard sat out again, and once again came through with a pinch hit double with 2-out in the 9th, leading to the tying run scoring. Ryno is now 14 for 32 (that's .438) in his career as a pinch hitter. Vance Worley started and gave the Phillies 6 solid innings, leaving in a 1-1 tie. Antonio Bastardo threw 1 inning and allowed a home run to Yadier Molina, which raised his ERA to 2.10 in his 55 innings this season. The Phillies are 1 win away from clinching their 5th straight NL East title.
The Mets helped the Phillies move closer to that title by slamming the Braves, 12-2. Michael Bourn (.301) had a single and a triple, scored a run , stole his 55th base and threw out a runner at third base for Atlanta..........In Minnesota, Lou Marson (.235) had 2 hits, 2 RBI and stole a base for the Indians in their 7-6 win over the Twins. Lou is 7 for his last 22 (.318) over the last 6 games.
Friday night, Schwimer took the loss in a 4-2, 11-inning defeat to the Cardinals. Howard sat out again, and once again came through with a pinch hit double with 2-out in the 9th, leading to the tying run scoring. Ryno is now 14 for 32 (that's .438) in his career as a pinch hitter. Vance Worley started and gave the Phillies 6 solid innings, leaving in a 1-1 tie. Antonio Bastardo threw 1 inning and allowed a home run to Yadier Molina, which raised his ERA to 2.10 in his 55 innings this season. The Phillies are 1 win away from clinching their 5th straight NL East title.
The Mets helped the Phillies move closer to that title by slamming the Braves, 12-2. Michael Bourn (.301) had a single and a triple, scored a run , stole his 55th base and threw out a runner at third base for Atlanta..........In Minnesota, Lou Marson (.235) had 2 hits, 2 RBI and stole a base for the Indians in their 7-6 win over the Twins. Lou is 7 for his last 22 (.318) over the last 6 games.
minor league notes
The Columbus Clippers defeated the IronPigs, 4-1 to win their 2nd straight Governor's Cup. Lehigh Vallley managed just 4 hits, 1 by Freddy Galvis, as their most successful season since moving to Allentown concluded. After the game, the Phillies called up Domonic Brown, Justin De Fratus, Joe Savery, Eric Kratz and Brandon Moss. De Fratus will become the 39th former Claw to play in the majors if and when he gets into a game.
Baseball America has named their minor league All-Star team for 2011 and 2 former BlueClaws were honored. Eastern League MVP Travis d'Arnaud and Threhser pitcher Trevor May were both named to the team. Congratulation to both Travis and Trevor.
d'Arnaud and his teammates took a 5-3 game in Richmond Friday night to pull the New Hampshire Fisher Cats to within a game of the Eastern League title. In Sacramento, the Omaha Storm Chasers defeated the River Cats 11-6, completing a sweep of the PCL final.
Baseball America has named their minor league All-Star team for 2011 and 2 former BlueClaws were honored. Eastern League MVP Travis d'Arnaud and Threhser pitcher Trevor May were both named to the team. Congratulation to both Travis and Trevor.
d'Arnaud and his teammates took a 5-3 game in Richmond Friday night to pull the New Hampshire Fisher Cats to within a game of the Eastern League title. In Sacramento, the Omaha Storm Chasers defeated the River Cats 11-6, completing a sweep of the PCL final.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Ryno gives Phillies sweep
The Phillies moved closer to their destiny Thursday with 2 wins over the Florida Marlins. In the day game, Kyle Kendrick threw 5 solid innings, allowing just 1 run on only 2 hits, NO walks, and 6 Ks to record his 8th win of the season. Mike Stutes was good for 2 scoreless frames, getting credit for his 11th hold, and Antonio Bastardo earned his 17th, despite retiring just 1 of 3 hitters he faced in Philadelphia's 3-1 win. In the night game, Ryan Howard snapped an 0 for 15 skid with a game winning RBI (#113) double to give the Phillies a 2-1 win and a sweep of the day's activities.
The win for Kendrick was #85 for the HomeSide.
In Arlington, Jason Donald (.279) had a double and scored a run, and Lou Marson had a double and 2 RBI for the Indians, but the Texas Rangers took a 7-4 win from Cleveland.
In Allentown, the Columbus Clippers beat the IronPigs, 6-2, to take a 2-1 lead in best of 5 for the Governor's Cup. Freddy Galvis had a single and scored a run, and Domonic Brown had a walk in 4 plate appearances for Lehigh Valley. Chance Chapman had a nightmare, walking all 3 hitters he faced, each of them driving in a runner he inherited. Finally, Mike Zagurski came on to pick up the final out.
Lehigh Valley will try to stay alive and even the series tonight at Coca Cola Park.
In the Eastern League Final, Richmond and New Hampshire have split the first 2 games in Manchester, and will resume in Richmond tonight. Tuesday, the Flying Squirrels took a 10-9 thriller with 2 in the top of the 9th off of Bobby Korecky. Kevin Howard had 2 doubles, a walk, an RBI, and 2 runs scored, Travis d'Arnaud had a double, 3 walks, a stolen base and scored a run, and Anthony Gose had a walk and scored a run- all in a losing effort for the Fisher Cats. Wednesaday night, the Cats responded with a 7-5 series tying win. Howard had 3 more hits, including 2 more doubles and 2 more RBI, and Gose added a double, a walk, 2 stolen bases, 3 RBI and threw out a runner at second base!
The win for Kendrick was #85 for the HomeSide.
In Arlington, Jason Donald (.279) had a double and scored a run, and Lou Marson had a double and 2 RBI for the Indians, but the Texas Rangers took a 7-4 win from Cleveland.
In Allentown, the Columbus Clippers beat the IronPigs, 6-2, to take a 2-1 lead in best of 5 for the Governor's Cup. Freddy Galvis had a single and scored a run, and Domonic Brown had a walk in 4 plate appearances for Lehigh Valley. Chance Chapman had a nightmare, walking all 3 hitters he faced, each of them driving in a runner he inherited. Finally, Mike Zagurski came on to pick up the final out.
Lehigh Valley will try to stay alive and even the series tonight at Coca Cola Park.
In the Eastern League Final, Richmond and New Hampshire have split the first 2 games in Manchester, and will resume in Richmond tonight. Tuesday, the Flying Squirrels took a 10-9 thriller with 2 in the top of the 9th off of Bobby Korecky. Kevin Howard had 2 doubles, a walk, an RBI, and 2 runs scored, Travis d'Arnaud had a double, 3 walks, a stolen base and scored a run, and Anthony Gose had a walk and scored a run- all in a losing effort for the Fisher Cats. Wednesaday night, the Cats responded with a 7-5 series tying win. Howard had 3 more hits, including 2 more doubles and 2 more RBI, and Gose added a double, a walk, 2 stolen bases, 3 RBI and threw out a runner at second base!
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