In Pawtucket, Steve Susdorf (.276) and Cesar Hernandez (.333 since his promotion) had 2 hits each for the IronPigs, but nobody else in the line up managed to scratch, and Lehigh Valley dropped a 7-1 decision in the finale of their series with the Red Sox. Tyson Brummett, who has been pitching much better lately, tossed 2 scoreless frames for the Pigs. Lehigh Valley is now 2.5 games behind the Sox for first place, and 1.5 games behind Scranton for the final playoff spot.
In Charleston, Kelly Dugan (.288) and Brock Stassi had 3 hits each, with Stassi knocking in 4 runs, as the BlueClaws salvaged the final game of their series against the Power, 8-5. Lino Martinez (6-5) picked up the win, making it through 5 innings, while Felix Santos and Zack Cooper threw scoreless relief. In a division that nobody seems to want to win, the BlueClaws, at 23-22 are still in the hunt, and are just a short winning streak from being able to pull out this 4-team race. Lakewood will open a 4-game set with Kannapolis Wednesday night on the Jersey shore!
In Indianapolis, Greg Golson's RBI single in the top of the 8th inning gave the Charlotte Knights a 1-0 over the Indians in a game in which each team got just 3 hits. It was RBI #40 for Golson, who is 5 for 24 since returning from a month on the DL..........In Sacramento, Michael Taylor had 3 walks and scored 2 runs for the River Cats, who lost a 5-3 game to the Sounds. Jason Jaramillo was 1 for 4 for Nashville.........In Midland, Matt Rizzotti (.321) had 2 hits, scored 2 runs and knocked in another as the Rock Hounds beat Corpus Christi, 8-4. Jonathan Singleton drove in a run (#63) with a sacrifice fly for the Hooks.........In Huntsville, the Stars defeated Pensacola, 5-3. Darren Byrd (2.76) threw a 1-2-3 9th inning to notch his 4th save for the Stars.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Braves top Phils again
In Philadelphia, the Phillies lost to the Braves for the 7th time in a row this season, 6-1. It was the 60th loss of the year for the Phillies, matching last year's total. It was not a good night for Vance Worley, who struggled to get the ball where he wanted it , and allowed 4 runs on 6 hits and 3 walks in just 3.2 innings. BJ Roseneberg got 4 outs (1 hit, 1 K), but Ryan Howard was 0 for 4 and Domonic Brown (.286 and rising) was 1 for 3 and was hit by a pitch (he's OK). Michael Bourn (.286) had a hit and a walk, scored a run, and drove in another for Atlanta. Cole Hamels will try to end Atlanta's domination tonight.
In Pittsburgh, Mike Zagurski continued to struggle to get outs. Mike entered the game with 2 runners on base in the bottom of the 8th inning, and promptly allowed 2 hits and a sacrifice fly, which led to the Pirates icing a 4-0 win over the Diamondbacks........In Detroit, Justin Verlander was in top form against the Yankees, and the Tigers got themselves a 7-2 win over New York. Quintin Berry came on late for defense for the second day in a row, and was 0 for 1 in his only at bat.
In Pittsburgh, Mike Zagurski continued to struggle to get outs. Mike entered the game with 2 runners on base in the bottom of the 8th inning, and promptly allowed 2 hits and a sacrifice fly, which led to the Pirates icing a 4-0 win over the Diamondbacks........In Detroit, Justin Verlander was in top form against the Yankees, and the Tigers got themselves a 7-2 win over New York. Quintin Berry came on late for defense for the second day in a row, and was 0 for 1 in his only at bat.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Milner honored
The BlueClaws' Hoby Milner was named South Atlantic League pitcher of the week for the period ending August 5 with a 7-inning shut out performance against the West Virginia Power on July 28. Milner is the first BlueClaws pitcher to earn that honor this year.
Colvin wins first for Reading
In Reading, Brody Colvin won his first game for the R-Phils with 6 1-hit innings against Binghamton. Colvin allowed 2 runs, walking 4 and hitting a batter, but really got in a good groove retiring 12 of the last 13 hitters he faced. D'Arby Myers had another 2-hit game, and is hitting .291 since his call up from Clearwater, and Darin Ruf homered for the 3rd straight day, his 22nd of the season.
In Pawtucket, Jake Diekman walked 3 hitters in the bottom of the 10th inning, which led to a 6-5 win for the Red Sox. Philippe Aumont had given up 2 runs in the 9th to blow the save. Mike Spidale (.278) had 2 hits and an RBI for the IronPigs.
In Lakeland, Bob Stumpo's 3-run double in the 4th inning looked like it would be enough for a win, but the Flying Tigers rallied for 3 unearned runs in the 8th inning off Mike Nesseth, and then Colton Murray allowed the game winner in the 10th, as Lakeland stole a 4-3 win from the Threshers. It was the first run that Murray has allowed in 13.2 inning since being moved up from Lakewood.
Depite home runs from Maikel Franco and Kelly Dugan, and 2 hits from Brian Pointer, the BlueClaws dropped another one in West Virginia, 8-4, and are falling out of the playoff picture more each day.
In Albuquerque, the Tucson Padres got to Will Savage (10-5) for 8 runs on 10 hits and a walk in just 3.1 innings en route to a 10-8 win over the Isotopes.............In Manchester, Kevin Howard (.286) had a 2-RBI hit and scored a run for the Fisher Cats, in their 6-5 win over Akron...........In Midland, Jonathan Singleton (.282) had 2 hits and drove in 2 runs (62) for Corpus Christi, as the Hooks beat the Rock Hounds, 6-4. Josh Zeid threw a scoreless inning for for Corpus Christi, and Matt Rizzotti drove in a run as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the 9th for the Hounds.......In Modesto, with the game tied at 3-3, Travis Mattair (.264) tripled in a run, and then scored to give Bakersfield a 5-3 lead over the Nuts, who went on to win anyway, 6-5 in 10. Mattair also had a double and a walk in the game for the Blaze.
In Pawtucket, Jake Diekman walked 3 hitters in the bottom of the 10th inning, which led to a 6-5 win for the Red Sox. Philippe Aumont had given up 2 runs in the 9th to blow the save. Mike Spidale (.278) had 2 hits and an RBI for the IronPigs.
In Lakeland, Bob Stumpo's 3-run double in the 4th inning looked like it would be enough for a win, but the Flying Tigers rallied for 3 unearned runs in the 8th inning off Mike Nesseth, and then Colton Murray allowed the game winner in the 10th, as Lakeland stole a 4-3 win from the Threshers. It was the first run that Murray has allowed in 13.2 inning since being moved up from Lakewood.
Depite home runs from Maikel Franco and Kelly Dugan, and 2 hits from Brian Pointer, the BlueClaws dropped another one in West Virginia, 8-4, and are falling out of the playoff picture more each day.
In Albuquerque, the Tucson Padres got to Will Savage (10-5) for 8 runs on 10 hits and a walk in just 3.1 innings en route to a 10-8 win over the Isotopes.............In Manchester, Kevin Howard (.286) had a 2-RBI hit and scored a run for the Fisher Cats, in their 6-5 win over Akron...........In Midland, Jonathan Singleton (.282) had 2 hits and drove in 2 runs (62) for Corpus Christi, as the Hooks beat the Rock Hounds, 6-4. Josh Zeid threw a scoreless inning for for Corpus Christi, and Matt Rizzotti drove in a run as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the 9th for the Hounds.......In Modesto, with the game tied at 3-3, Travis Mattair (.264) tripled in a run, and then scored to give Bakersfield a 5-3 lead over the Nuts, who went on to win anyway, 6-5 in 10. Mattair also had a double and a walk in the game for the Blaze.
Ryno gets game-winner
I am running out the door to work this morning, but here are some major league notes from Sunday:
In Philadelphia, Ryan Howard got the walk-off single in the bottom of the 9th to give the Phillies a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Howard had struck out in his first 3 at bats, but erased all that with the clutch hit at the end! Domonic Brown (.278) had a single and a double, and scored a run for the Phils.
In Detroit, Lou Marson (.256) had a single, a double and an RBI for the Indians, who blew a 3-run lead in the 10th and lost to the Tigers.......In Oakland, Anthony Gose had a single and a double, and a sacrifice bunt, knocked in a run and scored 2 more for the Blue Jays in their 6-5 win over the A's. Speaking of the A's, the need for more pitching had them send Michael Taylor back to Sacramento in favor of another arm in their bullpen........In Atlanta, Michael Bourn (.286) had a hit and an RBI for the Braves, as they beat Houston, 5-1. Houston has lost 30 of their last 34. Yikes!
In Philadelphia, Ryan Howard got the walk-off single in the bottom of the 9th to give the Phillies a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Howard had struck out in his first 3 at bats, but erased all that with the clutch hit at the end! Domonic Brown (.278) had a single and a double, and scored a run for the Phils.
In Detroit, Lou Marson (.256) had a single, a double and an RBI for the Indians, who blew a 3-run lead in the 10th and lost to the Tigers.......In Oakland, Anthony Gose had a single and a double, and a sacrifice bunt, knocked in a run and scored 2 more for the Blue Jays in their 6-5 win over the A's. Speaking of the A's, the need for more pitching had them send Michael Taylor back to Sacramento in favor of another arm in their bullpen........In Atlanta, Michael Bourn (.286) had a hit and an RBI for the Braves, as they beat Houston, 5-1. Houston has lost 30 of their last 34. Yikes!
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Valle, Bone lead Pigs to win; Dugan honored
In Pawtucket, Sebastian Valle hit his 1st AAA home run, and Jonathan Pettibone pitched his way to his first victory with the IronPigs, as Lehigh Valley beat the Red Sox, 7-3. Valle belted a 2-run shot in the 3rd inning to jump start the offense, Steve Susdorf (.272) had 2 doubles and 2 RBI, and Cesar Hernandez had 2 hits, stole a base and scored a run for the Pigs, who are now 65-55 and just .5 games out of first place in the division. Pettibone went 6 innings, allowing 3 runs on 4 hits and 2 walks, striking out 7 for the victory.
In Reading, the R-Phils and Binghamton split a pair, with the Mets winning 7-2 in the opener, and the Phillies coming back for a 3-1 win in the late game. Catcher Steve Lerud had 3 hits in the first game, as Julio Rodriguez (6-5, 4.40) took the loss, allowing all 7 runs on 6 hits and 3 walks in just 5 innings. D'Arby Myers (.280) was 3 for 4 on the day, including a pinch hit in the first game and his 2nd home run in 2 days in the second game. Darin Ruf (.303) also went deep in the nightcap, his 21st of the year. Kyle Simon was the winning pitcher, and Tyler Knigge recorded his 2nd save since his call up. Reading trails New Britain by 1 game in the race for the final playoff spot.
In Lakeland, the Flying Tigers beat the Threshers, 5-1. Seth Rosin, who came over in the Victorino trade, was the starter and loser for the Threshers, allowing 4 runs, 3 earned, on 4 hits and 2 walks in 6 innings. Mario Hollands, just returned from Reading, finished it off with 2 innings of work, and gave up a run on 2 hits. No Clearwater hitter had more than 1 hit.
In Charleston, the West Virginia Power socked it to the BlueClaws, 9-1. Colin Kleven (6-8) was the victim of the Power's surge, allowing 6 runs on 9 hits and a walk in just 4.2 innings. Alejandro Villalobos (.275) had 2 hits and a walk for Lakewood.
Congratulations to Kelly Dugan, who was named Phillies minor league player of the month for July. Dugan hit .374 for the month, with 12 multi hit games, including 2 3-hit days, and a 4 for 4 thrown in for good measure. He also drove in 23 runs for the month. Good job, Kelly!!
In Modesto, Travis Mattair (.262) had 3 hits, including a double, stole a base, scored a run, and drove in 2 (67) for Bakersfield, as the Blaze topped the Nuts, 5-3..........In Albuquerque, Tuffy Gosewisch had 2 more hits (he is 4 for 6 in 2 games) and a walk for Las Vegas, in the 51s 6-4 loss to the Isotopes. Bobby Korecky (3.57) started for the 51s, and went 4 innings, allowing 3 runs on 8 hits and 1 walk............In Fresno, Jesus Sanchez retired both hitter he faced for Nashville, in the sounds' 9-1 win over the Grizzlies. Jesus has now pitched 12 innings since his promotion to Nashville, and has not allowed an earned run (8 hits, 5 walks, 10 Ks)........In Huntsville, the Stars rallied for 5 in the bottom of the 11th after giving up 4 in the top half, to beat Pensacola, 6-5. Darren Byrd (2.80) threw 2 scoreless innings (2 hits, 1 walk, 2 Ks) for the Stars........In Midland, the Corpus Christi Hooks scored 11 runs in the top of the 9th inning to break open a tie game for a 17-6 win over the Rock Hounds. Jonathan Singleton (.279) had 2 walks, scored 2 runs, and drove in a run (#60) with a sacrifice fly for the Hooks, and Matt Rizzotti had a single and a double, knocked in a run and scored another for the Hounds. Rizzotti is hitting .319 since joining Midland.
In Reading, the R-Phils and Binghamton split a pair, with the Mets winning 7-2 in the opener, and the Phillies coming back for a 3-1 win in the late game. Catcher Steve Lerud had 3 hits in the first game, as Julio Rodriguez (6-5, 4.40) took the loss, allowing all 7 runs on 6 hits and 3 walks in just 5 innings. D'Arby Myers (.280) was 3 for 4 on the day, including a pinch hit in the first game and his 2nd home run in 2 days in the second game. Darin Ruf (.303) also went deep in the nightcap, his 21st of the year. Kyle Simon was the winning pitcher, and Tyler Knigge recorded his 2nd save since his call up. Reading trails New Britain by 1 game in the race for the final playoff spot.
In Lakeland, the Flying Tigers beat the Threshers, 5-1. Seth Rosin, who came over in the Victorino trade, was the starter and loser for the Threshers, allowing 4 runs, 3 earned, on 4 hits and 2 walks in 6 innings. Mario Hollands, just returned from Reading, finished it off with 2 innings of work, and gave up a run on 2 hits. No Clearwater hitter had more than 1 hit.
In Charleston, the West Virginia Power socked it to the BlueClaws, 9-1. Colin Kleven (6-8) was the victim of the Power's surge, allowing 6 runs on 9 hits and a walk in just 4.2 innings. Alejandro Villalobos (.275) had 2 hits and a walk for Lakewood.
Congratulations to Kelly Dugan, who was named Phillies minor league player of the month for July. Dugan hit .374 for the month, with 12 multi hit games, including 2 3-hit days, and a 4 for 4 thrown in for good measure. He also drove in 23 runs for the month. Good job, Kelly!!
In Modesto, Travis Mattair (.262) had 3 hits, including a double, stole a base, scored a run, and drove in 2 (67) for Bakersfield, as the Blaze topped the Nuts, 5-3..........In Albuquerque, Tuffy Gosewisch had 2 more hits (he is 4 for 6 in 2 games) and a walk for Las Vegas, in the 51s 6-4 loss to the Isotopes. Bobby Korecky (3.57) started for the 51s, and went 4 innings, allowing 3 runs on 8 hits and 1 walk............In Fresno, Jesus Sanchez retired both hitter he faced for Nashville, in the sounds' 9-1 win over the Grizzlies. Jesus has now pitched 12 innings since his promotion to Nashville, and has not allowed an earned run (8 hits, 5 walks, 10 Ks)........In Huntsville, the Stars rallied for 5 in the bottom of the 11th after giving up 4 in the top half, to beat Pensacola, 6-5. Darren Byrd (2.80) threw 2 scoreless innings (2 hits, 1 walk, 2 Ks) for the Stars........In Midland, the Corpus Christi Hooks scored 11 runs in the top of the 9th inning to break open a tie game for a 17-6 win over the Rock Hounds. Jonathan Singleton (.279) had 2 walks, scored 2 runs, and drove in a run (#60) with a sacrifice fly for the Hooks, and Matt Rizzotti had a single and a double, knocked in a run and scored another for the Hounds. Rizzotti is hitting .319 since joining Midland.
Ruiz to the DL
The Phillies have no luck this year. On Saturday, they placed their most consistent hitter of 2012 on the disabled list. Carlos Ruiz has been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in his left foot and is expected to be out 4-6 weeks. Eric Kratz, who will get some of that time catching, hit a home run and drove in 2 runs yesterday, and Roy Halladay shut out the Diamondbacks on 3 hits and 1 walk over 7 strong innings in the Phils' 3-0 win over Arizona. Ryan Howard had 2 hits, and Domonic Brown was 1 for 3 with an RBI single and a walk. Howard's second hit came against Mike Zagurski, who allowed a run on 2 hits, pitching to 3 hitters. "Z-man" did strike out Chase Utley in between the 2 hits.
In Oakland, Anthony Gose had 2 hits, including a long double that came a few feet from being a home run for the Blue Jays in Toronto's 3-1 11-inning win. Gose (.205) also had a successful sacrifice bunt, and made a nice diving catch in the bottom of the 10th. Michael Taylor was 0 for 4 for the Athletics..........In Detroit, Quintin Berry (.286) had a hit and a walk in the Tiger's 6-1 win over the Indians.
In Chicago, the Angels got to Gavin Floyd for 3 runs in the 1st, as Gavin struggled early on to find his control after a half hour rain delay. Floyd did settle in, going 6.1 innings and leaving after allowing a long home run to Albert Pujols with 1 out in the 7th. In all, 5 runs on 8 and 3 walks (all in the 1st) for Floyd, and no decision as the Angels won it 6-5 in the 10th.
In Oakland, Anthony Gose had 2 hits, including a long double that came a few feet from being a home run for the Blue Jays in Toronto's 3-1 11-inning win. Gose (.205) also had a successful sacrifice bunt, and made a nice diving catch in the bottom of the 10th. Michael Taylor was 0 for 4 for the Athletics..........In Detroit, Quintin Berry (.286) had a hit and a walk in the Tiger's 6-1 win over the Indians.
In Chicago, the Angels got to Gavin Floyd for 3 runs in the 1st, as Gavin struggled early on to find his control after a half hour rain delay. Floyd did settle in, going 6.1 innings and leaving after allowing a long home run to Albert Pujols with 1 out in the 7th. In all, 5 runs on 8 and 3 walks (all in the 1st) for Floyd, and no decision as the Angels won it 6-5 in the 10th.
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