In a game I did not see from Friday, Alfredo Simon (2.52), who lost to the Phillies Thursday night, threw 3 more innings on Friday against the Cardinals, allowing a run on 4 hits and 1 walk in the Reds' 8-5 loss to St. Louis.
In San Francisco, Michael Bourn (.289) had 2 hits and a walk, and drove in 2 runs, as the Braves beat the Giants, 7-3........In Cleveland, Lou Marson (.235) had a hit and walk for the Indians in their 3-1 win over New York................In Phoenix, Mike Zagurski gave up a run on 1 hit in 1.1 innings of relief for the Diamondbacks, in the Padres' 9-3 win over Arizona.
In Philadelphia, John Mayberry drove in 3 runs, and Antonio Bastardo completed a 1-2-3 8th (his first since late June) in the Phillies 4-3 win over the Nationals. Ryan Howard (.250) was 0 for 4, and Domonic Brown (.270) struck out in a pinch hit appearance.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Ruf hits #34
I am running out the door for work, so here it is as quickly as I can:
In Reading, Darin Ruf (.313) hit his 34th home run, 1 of his 2 hits on the night, and the Reading Phillies beat Erie, 6-2. Ruf has hit 16 home run in the last 22 games in one of the best displays of power a HomeSider has ever had! He is now 3 short of Ryan Howard's record of 37, set by the end of July in 2004. He also now has 93 RBI for the year. Leandro Castro (.284) added 3 hits to the Reading attack, backing strong pitching fropm Adam Morgan. Morgan is 3-0 since being promoted from Clearwater. The R-Phils (70-62) now lead New Britain by 2 games for the last playoff spot, as the Rock Cats lost their 6th straight.
In Rochester, Sebastian Valle hit his 4th home run for the IronPigs, and Lehigh Valley took an 8-1 decision from the Red Wings. Cesar Hernandez had a single, a double and a triple, knocking in 2 runs, and Derrick Mitchell, Mike Spidale and Steve Susdorf had a hit apiece, and Tyson Brummett picked up his 4th wim with 5 solid innings (1 hit, 1 walk). With Pawtucket losing another 2-1 game to Charlotte, the IronPigs are half a game in front of the Sox for the wild card berth. Greg Golson (.275) had 2 hits, stole his 19th base and scored a run for the Knights.
In Corpus Christi, Jonathan Singleton (.281) hit a walk off home run in the bottom of the 9th inning to give the Hooks a 7-6 win over Midland. It was 1 of 2 hits on the night for Jonathan, and his 20th home run of the year. Matt Rizzotti (.319) had a double and a walk, and knocked in a run for Midland........In Iowa City, Adrian Cardenas hit a 2-run home run in the bottom of the 8th inning to provide the Cubs with a 5-3 win over Oklahoma City.
In Reading, Darin Ruf (.313) hit his 34th home run, 1 of his 2 hits on the night, and the Reading Phillies beat Erie, 6-2. Ruf has hit 16 home run in the last 22 games in one of the best displays of power a HomeSider has ever had! He is now 3 short of Ryan Howard's record of 37, set by the end of July in 2004. He also now has 93 RBI for the year. Leandro Castro (.284) added 3 hits to the Reading attack, backing strong pitching fropm Adam Morgan. Morgan is 3-0 since being promoted from Clearwater. The R-Phils (70-62) now lead New Britain by 2 games for the last playoff spot, as the Rock Cats lost their 6th straight.
In Rochester, Sebastian Valle hit his 4th home run for the IronPigs, and Lehigh Valley took an 8-1 decision from the Red Wings. Cesar Hernandez had a single, a double and a triple, knocking in 2 runs, and Derrick Mitchell, Mike Spidale and Steve Susdorf had a hit apiece, and Tyson Brummett picked up his 4th wim with 5 solid innings (1 hit, 1 walk). With Pawtucket losing another 2-1 game to Charlotte, the IronPigs are half a game in front of the Sox for the wild card berth. Greg Golson (.275) had 2 hits, stole his 19th base and scored a run for the Knights.
In Corpus Christi, Jonathan Singleton (.281) hit a walk off home run in the bottom of the 9th inning to give the Hooks a 7-6 win over Midland. It was 1 of 2 hits on the night for Jonathan, and his 20th home run of the year. Matt Rizzotti (.319) had a double and a walk, and knocked in a run for Midland........In Iowa City, Adrian Cardenas hit a 2-run home run in the bottom of the 8th inning to provide the Cubs with a 5-3 win over Oklahoma City.
Kendrick wins again
In Philadelphia, Kyle Kendrick won his 3rd consecutive start for the Phillies in a 4-2 win over the Nationals in the opener of their series. Kendrick (7-9, 4.12) lasted 6.2 innings, and gave up just 2 runs on 4 hits and 2 walks, striking out 3, and exiting to a standing ovation from the Phillies' fans. Antonio Bastardo and BJ Rosenberg each struck out the only hitters they faced, with Rosenberg getting Jason Werth with 2 out and 2 on. Ryan Howard (.257) had a single and a double and knocked in a run for the Phillies.
The win by Kyle was #55 for HomeSiders in the majors this year.
In Baltimore, the Orioles beat Toronto, 6-4. After the game, Anthony Gose was returned to Las Vegas. In his first stint in the majors, Gose struggled to a .183 average, but did show some signs of being major league ready, stealing 10 bases and playing some good outfield for Toronto. I will not be surprised if he is given a chance to win a job in spring training.
In San Francisco, the Giants defeated the Braves, 5-3. Michael Bourn (.287) was 1 for 4 for Atlanta, and stole his league leading 25th base.
The win by Kyle was #55 for HomeSiders in the majors this year.
In Baltimore, the Orioles beat Toronto, 6-4. After the game, Anthony Gose was returned to Las Vegas. In his first stint in the majors, Gose struggled to a .183 average, but did show some signs of being major league ready, stealing 10 bases and playing some good outfield for Toronto. I will not be surprised if he is given a chance to win a job in spring training.
In San Francisco, the Giants defeated the Braves, 5-3. Michael Bourn (.287) was 1 for 4 for Atlanta, and stole his league leading 25th base.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Berry scores game winner: Ruf hits #33
Thursday's games began with the match up in Detroit between Jay Happ and Justin Verlander. Happ threw 7 shut out innings, before tiring in the 8th, and allowing a run on 4 hits and 3 walks, while striking out 7. Verlander went 9 innings, and the Tigers won in the 11th. Quintin Berry continues to make the most of his opportunities. In the bottom of the 11th inning, Berry entered the game as a pinch runner, stole second base, and scored the winning run moments later. "Q" is now 17 for 17 stealing major league bases! Anthony Gose was 0 for 4 for Toronto, but really battled in his first look at Verlander. He even smoked a line drive to center filed that Austin Jackson ran down. Gose also made the play of the game, a full out dive to snag the drive off the bat of Miguel Cabrera in the 1st inning.
In Philadelphia, the Phillies scored a run off Alfredo Simon (2-2, 2.49) in the bottom of the 11th inning, to take a 4-3 win over the Reds and split their series. Cole Hamels started for the Phillies, logging 6 innings and giving up 3 runs on 6 hits and 3 walks. Domonic Brown (.286) had 2 hits and scored 2 runs, and Ryan Howard (.250) had a single and 3 walks. BJ Rosenberg threw a scoreless inning in relief of Hamels.
In Reading, Darin Ruf made #33 a big one, a grand slam home run in the Phillies big 7-6 win over Erie. Darin is now 4 short of Ryan Howard's Reading record of 37. The 4 RBI gives Ruf a HomeSide leading 92 on the year. Cody Asche (.297) had a single, a double, a walk, and a home run. It was the 10th home run for Asche since moving up from Clearwater, where he hit just 2! Reading moves 1 game ahead of New Britain, who lost their 5th straight, 9-6 to New Hampshire. Mike Dubee (4-4) was the winner for the Fisher Cats, in the right place at the right time!
In Clearwater, Jesse Biddle was at it again, mowing down Daytona hitters and allowing just 2 hits and 2 walks over 7 innings in a 3-0 Threshers' win. Biddle struck out 9, and improved to 10-5, 3.10 for the year. Clearwater has won 4 in a row, and 9 of 11, and remain locked in a 4-way battle for first place.
In Lakewood, Kelly Dugan (.296) pounded 3 hits, and Willie Carmona drove in 4 runs with a double and a home run, as Lakewood rallied from 4 runs down twice for an 8-7 win over Kannapolis. Lakewood scored 5 runs in the 6th inning, using 5 consecutive doubles, which I think was a team record. Blake Mascarello (4-1, 2.20) was the winning pitcher, with 3 innings in relief of Etahan Stewart.
In Rochester, Tyler Cloyd was cruising along against the Red Wings, allowing no hits through 6 innings. However, the 7th inning saw Rochester strike for 3 runs on a single and back to back home runs to take the lead in the game. Derrick Mitchell, Mike Spidale, and Cody Overbeck all had 2 hits for Lehigh Valley. The IronPigs remain a half game behind Pawtucket, who lost to Charlotte, 2-1. Greg Golson (.273) had a single and scored 1 of the runs on a home run by Connor Jackson.
In Tacoma, Kevin Howard (.279) hit his 3rd home run of the year, and his second this week for the 51s, and singled in another run as Las Vegas beat the Rainiers, 6-1. Tuffy Gosewisch (.290) also had a hit and scored a run for Vegas............In Sacramento, Michael Taylor (.294) had 2 hits and scored a run for River Cats in their 6-3 win over Salt Lake...........Travis Mattair had 2 more hits, and 2 more RBI (79) for Bakersfield in the Blaze' 10-4 win over Inland Empire.
In Philadelphia, the Phillies scored a run off Alfredo Simon (2-2, 2.49) in the bottom of the 11th inning, to take a 4-3 win over the Reds and split their series. Cole Hamels started for the Phillies, logging 6 innings and giving up 3 runs on 6 hits and 3 walks. Domonic Brown (.286) had 2 hits and scored 2 runs, and Ryan Howard (.250) had a single and 3 walks. BJ Rosenberg threw a scoreless inning in relief of Hamels.
In Reading, Darin Ruf made #33 a big one, a grand slam home run in the Phillies big 7-6 win over Erie. Darin is now 4 short of Ryan Howard's Reading record of 37. The 4 RBI gives Ruf a HomeSide leading 92 on the year. Cody Asche (.297) had a single, a double, a walk, and a home run. It was the 10th home run for Asche since moving up from Clearwater, where he hit just 2! Reading moves 1 game ahead of New Britain, who lost their 5th straight, 9-6 to New Hampshire. Mike Dubee (4-4) was the winner for the Fisher Cats, in the right place at the right time!
In Clearwater, Jesse Biddle was at it again, mowing down Daytona hitters and allowing just 2 hits and 2 walks over 7 innings in a 3-0 Threshers' win. Biddle struck out 9, and improved to 10-5, 3.10 for the year. Clearwater has won 4 in a row, and 9 of 11, and remain locked in a 4-way battle for first place.
In Lakewood, Kelly Dugan (.296) pounded 3 hits, and Willie Carmona drove in 4 runs with a double and a home run, as Lakewood rallied from 4 runs down twice for an 8-7 win over Kannapolis. Lakewood scored 5 runs in the 6th inning, using 5 consecutive doubles, which I think was a team record. Blake Mascarello (4-1, 2.20) was the winning pitcher, with 3 innings in relief of Etahan Stewart.
In Rochester, Tyler Cloyd was cruising along against the Red Wings, allowing no hits through 6 innings. However, the 7th inning saw Rochester strike for 3 runs on a single and back to back home runs to take the lead in the game. Derrick Mitchell, Mike Spidale, and Cody Overbeck all had 2 hits for Lehigh Valley. The IronPigs remain a half game behind Pawtucket, who lost to Charlotte, 2-1. Greg Golson (.273) had a single and scored 1 of the runs on a home run by Connor Jackson.
In Tacoma, Kevin Howard (.279) hit his 3rd home run of the year, and his second this week for the 51s, and singled in another run as Las Vegas beat the Rainiers, 6-1. Tuffy Gosewisch (.290) also had a hit and scored a run for Vegas............In Sacramento, Michael Taylor (.294) had 2 hits and scored a run for River Cats in their 6-3 win over Salt Lake...........Travis Mattair had 2 more hits, and 2 more RBI (79) for Bakersfield in the Blaze' 10-4 win over Inland Empire.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
notes from Wednesday
Wednesday in Philadelphia, the Reds squeaked out a 3-2 over Vance Worley and the Phillies. Worley (6-9) scattered 8 hits and 2 walks, allowing just 2 runs in 6 innings of work, but it was not good enough. Domonic Brown (.282 and climbing) had a double and his 1st home run, but that was half of the Phillies' total of 4 hits. The Phillies will go for a split tonight with Cole Hamels looking for win #15.
In Washington, Michael Bourn came off the bench for an RBI hit, stole his 34th base, and then scored a run for the Braves, as Atlanta beat the Nationals, 5-1 to salvage the final game of their series.
Thanks in a huge part to Edgar Duran's first inning home run in each game, the Clearwater Threshers swept 2 games from Daytona, 2-1 and 4-2. Edgar's 8th blast, a 2-run shot in the opener, gave Perci Garner (6-9) all he would need. His 9th, also good for 2 runs was followed by Jim Murphy's 16th. Murphy's homer was the only run not delivered by Duran all night! Kenny Giles and Colton Murray each had a save for Clearwater, who is 1 of 4 teams within 1 game of each other as we head into the final 12 days of the season!
In Allentown, the IronPigs won a big game, 1-0 over the Red Wings. Justin De Fratus (5th hold) and Jake Diekman (8th save) each threw a scoreless inning of relief, and Steve Susdorf (.273) and Sebastian Valle (.245 since his promotion) each picked up a hit. The win moves Lehigh Valley within a half game of idle Pawtucket for the wild card playoff berth.
In Harrisburg, Darin Ruf did not hit a home run, just a double in Reading's 2-1 loss to the Senators. Trevor May (9-12, 4.97) was the hard luck loser, going 7 innings and allowing just 2 runs, only 1 earned, on 4 hits and 3 walks, striking out 9. Tyler Knigge threw a perfect inning, striking out 2, and Troy Hanzawa (.250) had 2 hits for the R-Phils. Thanks to New Britain's 7-2 loss to Portland, Reading is still tied with the Rock Cats for the final playoff spot.
In Lakewood, the BlueClaws suffered a devastating loss, 6-4 in 10 innings to Delamrva, despite 3 hits each from Miguel Alvarez (.292) and Gabriel Lino (over .350 this month). Colin Kleven pitched solid for 6 innings, allowing just 1 earned run on 5 hits and 2 walks. Luis Paulino allowed the game tying home run by Sammie Starr in the 8th inning, and Zack Cooper suffered the 2-run 10th inning. Lakewood did load the bases in the bottom of the 10th, but could not score.
The Cubs have returned Adrian Cardenas to Iowa. He was not getting many at bats with Chicago, so this could be could for him to get his rythym back, before rejioning the Cubs in September. Adrian was 1 for 4 and scored a run for Iowa in their 6-3 loss to Oklahoma City. Jarred Cosart started the game for the RedHawks and pitched 5 shut out innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 walk, striking out 3 for no decision........In Pearl, the Mississippi Braves took 13 innings to top Huntsville, 3-1. Darren Byrd (2.55) tossed 2 scoreless innings for the Stars, allowing 1 hit and picking up 2 Ks..........In Bakersfield, Travis Mattair (.275) had 3 hits and a walk, and scored 2 runs for the Blaze in their 10-5 win over Inland Empire.
In Washington, Michael Bourn came off the bench for an RBI hit, stole his 34th base, and then scored a run for the Braves, as Atlanta beat the Nationals, 5-1 to salvage the final game of their series.
Thanks in a huge part to Edgar Duran's first inning home run in each game, the Clearwater Threshers swept 2 games from Daytona, 2-1 and 4-2. Edgar's 8th blast, a 2-run shot in the opener, gave Perci Garner (6-9) all he would need. His 9th, also good for 2 runs was followed by Jim Murphy's 16th. Murphy's homer was the only run not delivered by Duran all night! Kenny Giles and Colton Murray each had a save for Clearwater, who is 1 of 4 teams within 1 game of each other as we head into the final 12 days of the season!
In Allentown, the IronPigs won a big game, 1-0 over the Red Wings. Justin De Fratus (5th hold) and Jake Diekman (8th save) each threw a scoreless inning of relief, and Steve Susdorf (.273) and Sebastian Valle (.245 since his promotion) each picked up a hit. The win moves Lehigh Valley within a half game of idle Pawtucket for the wild card playoff berth.
In Harrisburg, Darin Ruf did not hit a home run, just a double in Reading's 2-1 loss to the Senators. Trevor May (9-12, 4.97) was the hard luck loser, going 7 innings and allowing just 2 runs, only 1 earned, on 4 hits and 3 walks, striking out 9. Tyler Knigge threw a perfect inning, striking out 2, and Troy Hanzawa (.250) had 2 hits for the R-Phils. Thanks to New Britain's 7-2 loss to Portland, Reading is still tied with the Rock Cats for the final playoff spot.
In Lakewood, the BlueClaws suffered a devastating loss, 6-4 in 10 innings to Delamrva, despite 3 hits each from Miguel Alvarez (.292) and Gabriel Lino (over .350 this month). Colin Kleven pitched solid for 6 innings, allowing just 1 earned run on 5 hits and 2 walks. Luis Paulino allowed the game tying home run by Sammie Starr in the 8th inning, and Zack Cooper suffered the 2-run 10th inning. Lakewood did load the bases in the bottom of the 10th, but could not score.
The Cubs have returned Adrian Cardenas to Iowa. He was not getting many at bats with Chicago, so this could be could for him to get his rythym back, before rejioning the Cubs in September. Adrian was 1 for 4 and scored a run for Iowa in their 6-3 loss to Oklahoma City. Jarred Cosart started the game for the RedHawks and pitched 5 shut out innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 walk, striking out 3 for no decision........In Pearl, the Mississippi Braves took 13 innings to top Huntsville, 3-1. Darren Byrd (2.55) tossed 2 scoreless innings for the Stars, allowing 1 hit and picking up 2 Ks..........In Bakersfield, Travis Mattair (.275) had 3 hits and a walk, and scored 2 runs for the Blaze in their 10-5 win over Inland Empire.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Ruf belts #32
In Allentown, Cody Overbeck hit a home run, his 12th, and Jonathan Pettibone threw a 7-inning, 3-hit shut out to lead the IronPigs to a 1-0 win in the first game of a doubleheader against Toledo. "Bone" is 4-0, 1.69 since being moved up from Reading. Way to go, Jon!!! Mario Hollands was moved up to start the 2nd game, and took the loss, allowing 4 runs on 5 hits in just 3 innings in a 5-2 Mud Hens' win. Hollands has now pitched for Lakewood, Clearwater, Reading and Lehigh Valley in 2012.
Another day, another home run for Darin Ruf. Darin (.311) hit #32 for Reading in the R-Phils 11-9 win in Harrisburg. Cody Asche had 3 hits, including 2 homers, and drove in 5 runs to lead the Reading attack. The victory ties Reading with New Britain in the race for the final playoff spot.
In Lakewood, Maikel Franco had 3 of the BlueClaws' 6 hits in a 4-2 loss to Delmarva. I cannot say enough about Franco and the way he has come on for about 2 months now hitting the cover off the ball. Maikel now has 78 RBI on the year, with 52 of them coming in the second half.
In Lancaster, Domingo Santana (.294) had 3 hits, including a double and an RBI (HomeSide leading 87) for the JetHawks in their 13-6 win over Rancho Cucamonga..........In Fresno, Jesus Merchan (.404) hit his 3rd home run for the Padres, as Tucson shut out the Grizzlies, 6-0.........In Omaha, the Sounds shut out the Storm Chasers, 7-0. Jesus Sanchez (1.69) tossed another scoreless frame for Nashville.........In Sacramento, Michael Taylor (.291) had 2 hits and a walk for the River Cats in their 6-2 win over Las Vegas. Jason Jaramillo, released last week by the Brewers and signed by the Athletics the other day, made his debut with a double for the Cats.
Another day, another home run for Darin Ruf. Darin (.311) hit #32 for Reading in the R-Phils 11-9 win in Harrisburg. Cody Asche had 3 hits, including 2 homers, and drove in 5 runs to lead the Reading attack. The victory ties Reading with New Britain in the race for the final playoff spot.
In Lakewood, Maikel Franco had 3 of the BlueClaws' 6 hits in a 4-2 loss to Delmarva. I cannot say enough about Franco and the way he has come on for about 2 months now hitting the cover off the ball. Maikel now has 78 RBI on the year, with 52 of them coming in the second half.
In Lancaster, Domingo Santana (.294) had 3 hits, including a double and an RBI (HomeSide leading 87) for the JetHawks in their 13-6 win over Rancho Cucamonga..........In Fresno, Jesus Merchan (.404) hit his 3rd home run for the Padres, as Tucson shut out the Grizzlies, 6-0.........In Omaha, the Sounds shut out the Storm Chasers, 7-0. Jesus Sanchez (1.69) tossed another scoreless frame for Nashville.........In Sacramento, Michael Taylor (.291) had 2 hits and a walk for the River Cats in their 6-2 win over Las Vegas. Jason Jaramillo, released last week by the Brewers and signed by the Athletics the other day, made his debut with a double for the Cats.
Reds hot Reds to it again
In Philadelphia, the Reds' Zack Cozart hit the game winning home run off Jonathan Papelbon in the top of the 9th inning to give the Reds a 5-4 win over the Phillies. Ryan Howard (.256) and Domonic Brown (.267) had a hit each for the Phillies, with Brown scoring a run in the 8th inning to tie the game at 4-4. BJ Rosenberg struck out he only hitter he faced, and Antonio Bastardo gave up a home run to Todd Frazier in the 8th inning that gave the Reds a lead. It was the 18th home run of the year for the Toms River native Frazier, who at .294 is my choice for NL rookie of the year.
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