Kyle Drabek is back. Kyle made his season debut with GCL Phillies yesterday afternoon and pitched 3 good innings, giving up just 1 hit and NO walks. Phillies beat Yankees, 10-0.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
HomeSider notes
The Lakewood BlueClaws evened their series with West Virginia Wednesday afternoon with a 7-3 win over the Power. The win draws Lakewood back within 2 games of first place West Virginia with 2 games left in the series. Freddy Galvis, Tim Kennelly and Matt Rizzotti each drove in 2 runs for Lakewood to provide Julian Sampson with his 7th win of the year.
Adam Eaton will start tonight for Lakewood and will throw 55 pitches before yielding to scheduled starter Walter Tejeda.
The Threshers topped Sarasota last night, 7-1 behind strong pitching from Darren Byrd, while Reading was shut out by Harrisburg. Javon Moran (.269) , Jeremy Slayden (.301), Fidel Hernandez (.231), Michael Taylor (13 for his last 35-that's .371), and Quintin Berry (15 game hitting streak, up to .270) all had 2 hits for the HomeSide, while Gus Milner had 3 hits and Tuffy Gosewisch led the way with a 4 for 5 game!
Adrian Cardenas also had a 4 for 5 game for Stockton last night, and is hitting .333 since the trade, while Matt Spencer added 2 more hits, including his first California League home run to up his average to .432 since joining the Oakland affiliate.
In Minnesota last night, Gavin Floyd bounced back with a great performance , throwing 7.2 innings against the Twins, allowing just 1 run on only 5 hits and 1 walk as the Sox won 8-3. Gavin improved to 11-6, 3.43 on the season.
Adam Eaton will start tonight for Lakewood and will throw 55 pitches before yielding to scheduled starter Walter Tejeda.
The Threshers topped Sarasota last night, 7-1 behind strong pitching from Darren Byrd, while Reading was shut out by Harrisburg. Javon Moran (.269) , Jeremy Slayden (.301), Fidel Hernandez (.231), Michael Taylor (13 for his last 35-that's .371), and Quintin Berry (15 game hitting streak, up to .270) all had 2 hits for the HomeSide, while Gus Milner had 3 hits and Tuffy Gosewisch led the way with a 4 for 5 game!
Adrian Cardenas also had a 4 for 5 game for Stockton last night, and is hitting .333 since the trade, while Matt Spencer added 2 more hits, including his first California League home run to up his average to .432 since joining the Oakland affiliate.
In Minnesota last night, Gavin Floyd bounced back with a great performance , throwing 7.2 innings against the Twins, allowing just 1 run on only 5 hits and 1 walk as the Sox won 8-3. Gavin improved to 11-6, 3.43 on the season.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
BlueClaws sweep Intimidators, ready to face Power
The Lakewood BlueClaws, who won both games of a doubleheader Monday making up for Sunday's rain out, combined with West Virginia's extra inning loss to Lake County, find themselves only 2 games out of first place as they ready for a 4 game showdown with the Power starting Tuesday night at First Energy Park.
Chance Chapman (6-5) struggled his way through 3.1 innings, and did not record the win despite the BlueClaws scoring 6 early runs for him. Lakewood got 3 RBI from Mike Durant for the second consecutive game and ran out to a 6-1 lead after 2 innings. Kannapolis would battle their way back into the game, cutting the lead to 6-4 by the 4th. T.J. Warren's first home run of the season, a monster blast into the left center field berm, gave Lakewood their margin of victory as Chris Kissock picked up his 3rd win of the season 7-4. Jared Simon (Simon says, "Game Over") notched save #22 with a 1-2-3 7th.
The second game belonged to the pitchers, as Mike Cisco made his Lakewood debut by throwing 5 scoreless innings. Cisco was promoted from Williamsport to replace Sergio Escalona, who was promoted to Reading yesterday morning (I guess Joe Rocchio was not ready to come off the DL as I speculated) , where he had a 1.86 ERA in 9 games for the Crosscutters. On Monday, he gave up just 1 hit and NO walks, striking out 3. Reymond Cruz got the next 6 outs, not without adventure, but no runs crossed the plate and Zack Sterner (Mr Opportunity) was once again in the right place, as he retired Kannapolis in the 8th, and Lakewood scored in the bottom half to take a 1-0 thriller. Sterner is now 9-1, 1.60 on the year. The big hit was a 1-out double by Matt Rizzotti, who continues to get big hits since his return to the line-up.
The sweep, combined with the Powers' 6-5, 13 inning defeat to the Captains has the BlueClaws poised for their biggest series of the year. Vance Worley (1-0, 1-50)will get the ball tonight for Lakewood, who has now won 3 in a row and 21 of the last 28.
In Tucson last night, Jesus Merchan continued his hot hitting, adding on 2 more hits, and is 25 for 55, that's .455, in his last 13 games.
Chance Chapman (6-5) struggled his way through 3.1 innings, and did not record the win despite the BlueClaws scoring 6 early runs for him. Lakewood got 3 RBI from Mike Durant for the second consecutive game and ran out to a 6-1 lead after 2 innings. Kannapolis would battle their way back into the game, cutting the lead to 6-4 by the 4th. T.J. Warren's first home run of the season, a monster blast into the left center field berm, gave Lakewood their margin of victory as Chris Kissock picked up his 3rd win of the season 7-4. Jared Simon (Simon says, "Game Over") notched save #22 with a 1-2-3 7th.
The second game belonged to the pitchers, as Mike Cisco made his Lakewood debut by throwing 5 scoreless innings. Cisco was promoted from Williamsport to replace Sergio Escalona, who was promoted to Reading yesterday morning (I guess Joe Rocchio was not ready to come off the DL as I speculated) , where he had a 1.86 ERA in 9 games for the Crosscutters. On Monday, he gave up just 1 hit and NO walks, striking out 3. Reymond Cruz got the next 6 outs, not without adventure, but no runs crossed the plate and Zack Sterner (Mr Opportunity) was once again in the right place, as he retired Kannapolis in the 8th, and Lakewood scored in the bottom half to take a 1-0 thriller. Sterner is now 9-1, 1.60 on the year. The big hit was a 1-out double by Matt Rizzotti, who continues to get big hits since his return to the line-up.
The sweep, combined with the Powers' 6-5, 13 inning defeat to the Captains has the BlueClaws poised for their biggest series of the year. Vance Worley (1-0, 1-50)will get the ball tonight for Lakewood, who has now won 3 in a row and 21 of the last 28.
In Tucson last night, Jesus Merchan continued his hot hitting, adding on 2 more hits, and is 25 for 55, that's .455, in his last 13 games.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Another HomeSider going to Oympics
It has been an eventful month for R.J. Swindel. After receiving his first major league call up and spending a few days on the Phillies roster, R.J. has been named to play for his native Canada in the upcoming Olympic games in China. R.J. joins Lou Marson and Jason Donald, who will represent the USA.
Escalona promoted
The Phillies announced that Sergio Escalona, who has done a fine job for the BlueClaws, has been promoted directly to Reading. (That is Sergio on the right, Alberto Cambero on the left.) Good Luck Sergio!!
This could mean that Joe Rocchio is ready to come off the DL.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Threshers stopped by curfew
For the first time in the history of the Clearwater Threshers, the game was called for curfew Friday night, as the umpires did not allow an inning to begin after 1:00 AM. After 14 innings of play, Clearwater and Fort Myers are tied at 2-2 and will complete the game before tonight's contest. In the game Quintin Berry had 2 more hits, extending his hitting streak to 13 straight, going 19 for 55 (.345) in the streak to raise his average to a season high .267. After setting a BlueClaw mark with 152 hits last season, Berry now has 102 hits for Clearwater this season, with 36 steals.
Meanwhile, Zack Segovia has moved again, and is now with AA Harrisburg. Zack pitched Thursday at Bowie and got a win for the Senators. It was his 5th win with 6 different teams so far this year, but he has moved up the Nationals' system back to the Eastern League where he started 2008. On Thursday, Zack threw 5.2 innings, giving up 3 runs on 8 hits in the Senator's 8-7 win over the BaySox. His next scheduled start will come up on Tuesday against, you guessed it, Reading!!
Meanwhile, Zack Segovia has moved again, and is now with AA Harrisburg. Zack pitched Thursday at Bowie and got a win for the Senators. It was his 5th win with 6 different teams so far this year, but he has moved up the Nationals' system back to the Eastern League where he started 2008. On Thursday, Zack threw 5.2 innings, giving up 3 runs on 8 hits in the Senator's 8-7 win over the BaySox. His next scheduled start will come up on Tuesday against, you guessed it, Reading!!
R-Phils take 2 in a row
The Reading Phillies have won a couple in a row, winning the final game in New Britain 7-3 on Thursday, and the opener of their homestand 6-4 over New Hampshire.
On Thursday, Mike Spidale (.282), Jason Donald (.305), Jake Blalock (.295) and Clay Harris (.341) all had 2 hits and Brad Harman smacked his 9th home run of the season to support another great pitching performance by Fabio Castro. Castro, (8-1, 4.20) threw 7 innings, allowing just 2 runs on 5 hits and 1 walk, striking out 5, and has been fantastic sine his reinsertion into the rotation. In fact, in his last 5 starts, he is 4-0, giving up just 9 earned runs in 32 innings of work.
On Friday, Reading returned home and after J.D Durbin allowed 4 runs in the top of the 1st inning, Reading pounded their way to a 6-4 win, led by 3 hits from Greg Golson (.291), and 2 hits each from Lou Marson (.321) and Brad Harman (.211) , who also drove in 2 runs. Meanwhile, Durbin found his groove, and pitched 5 more innings without giving up another run. Travis Minix came in and threw 2 scoreless innings to pick up the win, and Justin Pope recorded his 6th save.
Tyson Brummett will start Saturday for Reading.
On Thursday, Mike Spidale (.282), Jason Donald (.305), Jake Blalock (.295) and Clay Harris (.341) all had 2 hits and Brad Harman smacked his 9th home run of the season to support another great pitching performance by Fabio Castro. Castro, (8-1, 4.20) threw 7 innings, allowing just 2 runs on 5 hits and 1 walk, striking out 5, and has been fantastic sine his reinsertion into the rotation. In fact, in his last 5 starts, he is 4-0, giving up just 9 earned runs in 32 innings of work.
On Friday, Reading returned home and after J.D Durbin allowed 4 runs in the top of the 1st inning, Reading pounded their way to a 6-4 win, led by 3 hits from Greg Golson (.291), and 2 hits each from Lou Marson (.321) and Brad Harman (.211) , who also drove in 2 runs. Meanwhile, Durbin found his groove, and pitched 5 more innings without giving up another run. Travis Minix came in and threw 2 scoreless innings to pick up the win, and Justin Pope recorded his 6th save.
Tyson Brummett will start Saturday for Reading.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)