Ryan Howard got his first hit of the spring Saturday afternoon, a 2-run homer to left field in the first inning of the Phillies' 12-5 victory over the Rays. He also had an infield hit later. Jason Donald picked up his first hit, too, an RBI single. Lou Marson got into the game (0 for 1), in relief of Ronny Paulino. On the pitching side, Kyle Kendrick got the start, debuting his new change-up and recording 8 outs. Kendrick gave up 1 run on 4 hits, no walks, before giving way to Drew Naylor. Drew finished the 3rd inning, then pitched the 4th and 5th frames, giving up just 1 run on 3 hits and 1 walk, striking out 3 of his 7 outs.
Elsewhere, the Pirates beat the Astros, 6-5. Michael Bourn had a single, a triple, stole a base, scored twice and drove in a run for Houston.
Over in Arizona, Oakland edged Cleveland, 1-0, Adrian Cardenas (0 for 2) starting at second base for the Athletics. Texas defeated Arizona, 6-4, with Greg Golson belting a single and a triple, driving in 3 runs for the Rangers. Chris Roberson homered for the Diamondbacks.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Phillies drop 3rd straight
The Cincinnati Reds clobbered the Phillies Friday, 10-3. Many HomeSiders participated, let start with the Phils. Jason Donald started for the 3rd straight game, 2nd straight at third base, had a walk and scored a run in 3 at bats. Lou Marson started at catcher, and was 0 for 3. Anthony Hewitt, the Phillies #1 pick in last June's draft and probable 2009 BlueClaw, relieved Donald at third and was 0 for 2.
Andrew Carpenter started the game for the Phillies, faced 6 hitters and did not get anyone out, giving up 3 walks, and 3 hits and was charged with 4 runs, before yielding to Antonio Bastardo. Bastardo got 6 outs, allowing just 1 hit, a home run to Joey Votto. Sergio Escalona also had a tough day, pitching 1.1 innings, giving up 4 runs (3 earned) on 4 hits and a walk, before being removed. Matt Maloney threw 2 innings for the Reds, giving up 2 runs on 3 hits and 2 walks.
Toronto defeated Detroit, 6-4, Randy Ruiz was 1 for 2 before coming out for a pinch-runner in the 4th inning.
Washington beat Houston, 2-0, Michael Bourn had a walk in 3 at bats and stole a base for the Astros.
Over in Arizona, the Cubs pounded the Texas Rangers 10-4. Greg Golson had a single in 3 at bats and Elizardo Ramirez pitched a 1-2-3 inning for Texas.
Kansas City topped San Francisco 6-1, Robinson Tejeda pitched 2 shut out innings for the Royals, allowing 2 hits and 1 walk, striking out 1.
Milwaukee beat Oakland, 8-5. Adrian Cardenas had 2 singles in 2 at bats in his debut in the Cactus League for the Athletics.
Andrew Carpenter started the game for the Phillies, faced 6 hitters and did not get anyone out, giving up 3 walks, and 3 hits and was charged with 4 runs, before yielding to Antonio Bastardo. Bastardo got 6 outs, allowing just 1 hit, a home run to Joey Votto. Sergio Escalona also had a tough day, pitching 1.1 innings, giving up 4 runs (3 earned) on 4 hits and a walk, before being removed. Matt Maloney threw 2 innings for the Reds, giving up 2 runs on 3 hits and 2 walks.
Toronto defeated Detroit, 6-4, Randy Ruiz was 1 for 2 before coming out for a pinch-runner in the 4th inning.
Washington beat Houston, 2-0, Michael Bourn had a walk in 3 at bats and stole a base for the Astros.
Over in Arizona, the Cubs pounded the Texas Rangers 10-4. Greg Golson had a single in 3 at bats and Elizardo Ramirez pitched a 1-2-3 inning for Texas.
Kansas City topped San Francisco 6-1, Robinson Tejeda pitched 2 shut out innings for the Royals, allowing 2 hits and 1 walk, striking out 1.
Milwaukee beat Oakland, 8-5. Adrian Cardenas had 2 singles in 2 at bats in his debut in the Cactus League for the Athletics.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Thursday's games
A quick rundown of today's results:
First, Jesus Merchan, who was a minor league free agent, is in camp with the Indians. Jesus had a double and scored a run in Arizona's 15-9 win over Cleveland. Chris Roberson was 0 for 2 for Arizona.
Also in the Cactus League, Chicago topped Colorado 4-1. Gavin Floyd pitched the first 2 innings for the White Sox, giving up 1 run on 2 hits (0 walks). Taylor Buchholz pitched a scoreless 6th inning for the Rockies, despite giving up 3 hits.
Greg Golson struck out in his only at bat for Texas, as the Rangers lost to the Royals, 7-2.
Meanwhile, in Florida, the Phillies lost to the Blue Jays, 6-2. Carlos Carrasco started for the Phils, and threw 2 perfect innings to start the game, striking out 3 of the 6 hitters he faced. J.A. Happ came on in the 3rd and 4th, allowing just 1 hit and no runs, but the non-HomeSiders let the game get away. Jason Donald, Jeremy Slayden, Ryan Howard and Carlos Ruiz combined to go 0 for 8, but Randy Ruiz had a double, a walk and scored a run for Toronto. The Phillies travel to Sarasota to face the Reds Friday. Look for Matt Maloney in this one for Cincinnati, and Antonio Bastardo and Sergio Escalona for Philadelphia.
Finally, the Pirates topped the Red Sox, 3-2. Jason Jaramillo was 0 for 2 for Pittsburgh.
First, Jesus Merchan, who was a minor league free agent, is in camp with the Indians. Jesus had a double and scored a run in Arizona's 15-9 win over Cleveland. Chris Roberson was 0 for 2 for Arizona.
Also in the Cactus League, Chicago topped Colorado 4-1. Gavin Floyd pitched the first 2 innings for the White Sox, giving up 1 run on 2 hits (0 walks). Taylor Buchholz pitched a scoreless 6th inning for the Rockies, despite giving up 3 hits.
Greg Golson struck out in his only at bat for Texas, as the Rangers lost to the Royals, 7-2.
Meanwhile, in Florida, the Phillies lost to the Blue Jays, 6-2. Carlos Carrasco started for the Phils, and threw 2 perfect innings to start the game, striking out 3 of the 6 hitters he faced. J.A. Happ came on in the 3rd and 4th, allowing just 1 hit and no runs, but the non-HomeSiders let the game get away. Jason Donald, Jeremy Slayden, Ryan Howard and Carlos Ruiz combined to go 0 for 8, but Randy Ruiz had a double, a walk and scored a run for Toronto. The Phillies travel to Sarasota to face the Reds Friday. Look for Matt Maloney in this one for Cincinnati, and Antonio Bastardo and Sergio Escalona for Philadelphia.
Finally, the Pirates topped the Red Sox, 3-2. Jason Jaramillo was 0 for 2 for Pittsburgh.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Wednesday's action
The Pirates defeated the Phillies 8-2. Jason Donald had a walk in 2 at bats, Jeremy Slayden had a single and a double and scored a run, Lou Marson was 0 for 1 and Ryan Howard was 0 for 2. Joe Bisenius was the losing pitcher, giving up 4 earned runs on 2 walks and 2 hits, including a 3-run home run in 1 inning of work.
Michael Bourn had a double and an RBI in 3 at bats in Houston's 6-3 win over Washington.
Greg Golson was 2 for 2, a single and a double and scored a run for Texas in their 12-7 victory over the Royals. Elizardo Ramirez pitched a scoreless frame for the Rangers in that game.
Arizona topped Colorado, 5-3. Chris Roberson had a walk in 2 at bats and stole a base.
Oakland and Milwaukee played 10 innings, deciding nothing in a 3-3 contest. Josh Outman pitched 2 shut out innings, giving up just 1 hit. Gio Gonzalez followed with 2 innings, surrendering a run on 2 hits, the run coming on a Corey Hart home run.
For those who were asking, Welinson Baez has been released, the pitching experiment apparently over.
Michael Bourn had a double and an RBI in 3 at bats in Houston's 6-3 win over Washington.
Greg Golson was 2 for 2, a single and a double and scored a run for Texas in their 12-7 victory over the Royals. Elizardo Ramirez pitched a scoreless frame for the Rangers in that game.
Arizona topped Colorado, 5-3. Chris Roberson had a walk in 2 at bats and stole a base.
Oakland and Milwaukee played 10 innings, deciding nothing in a 3-3 contest. Josh Outman pitched 2 shut out innings, giving up just 1 hit. Gio Gonzalez followed with 2 innings, surrendering a run on 2 hits, the run coming on a Corey Hart home run.
For those who were asking, Welinson Baez has been released, the pitching experiment apparently over.
Gio, Josh begin competition
The Oakland Athletics will open their preseason on Wednesday against Milwaukee, and Josh Outman (pictured) will get the ball for Oakland. He will be relived by Gio Gonzalez, as the two are the top 2 candidates for the #5 spot in the A's rotation. Outman, who won 14 for the BlueClaws in their championship season, was part of the Joe Blanton trade last year and the change of venue has been a break for the lefty, as he pitched in 6 games (4 starts) late last season, posting a 1-2, 4.56 in 25.2 innings of work.
Also, Jason Donald is in the Phillies starting line-up today , I guess Chase Utley is not quite ready to go. Joe Bisenius is also scheduled to pitch in that game.
Chris Roberson, who was a minor league free agent after spending 2008 in the Orioles system, has been invited to spring training as a non-roster player with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Matt Maloney, who won more games (16) than any pitcher in BlueClaws history, will make his first appearance for the Reds in Sarasota Friday against the Phillies.
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