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A very difficult first inning for Andrew Carpenter who gave up 3 hits including a 3 run homer to Juan  Miranda in a 24 pitch first inning.   The ‘Pigs go down in the bottom of the first after a lead off single by Rich Thompson.  Jason Donald did hit the ball hard, lining out to shortstop.  

Drew Carpenter  fought back after giving up 2 hits in the 2nd, fighting out of trouble in the second inning. He has thrown 41 pitches, 24 for strikes.  The biggest issue he is currently having is locating his fastball.  John Mayberry, Jr. led off the bottom of the 2nd with a swinging bunt ground out.  Pablo Ozuna followed that up with the ‘Pigs first extra base hit of the season, a double to left field.  New ‘Pig starting catcher Paul Hoover knocked in Ozuna with an RBI single, cutting the Yankees lead to 3-1 after two innings.

In the third, Drew Carpenter seemed to settle down, striking out two, in a 1-2-3 inning. The top of the ‘Pigs lineup could do no damage in the fourth, stranding Mike Cervenak after his two out single.  Going to the 4th, 3-1 Yanks.

A quick fouth for Drew Carpenter throwing only five pitches, helped out by a bizarre 5-3-4 double play. Another ugly at bat for John Mayberry striking out again with several swings that were not close.  Following Mayberry, Pablo Ozuna continued his torrid start with a single up the middle  followed quickly by a stolen base.  Ozuna was knocked in on the second RBI single of the evening by Paul Hoover.  The ‘Pigs took their first lead of the year on a three run homer by Rich Thompson . After 4 innings, ‘Pigs 5, Yanks 3.

Difficulty in the fifth for the ‘Pigs with three consecutive singles, followed by a bases loaded walk, and a sacrifice fly, tied the game back up at 5-5.  With Dave Borkowski up in the bullpen, this may be the last inning for Carpenter.  Three up and three down in the bottom of the fifth, with John Mayberry grounding out for the third out.  5-5 after five.

 The line on Andrew Carpenter 5IP, 9H, 5ER, 2BB, 3K, 91 pitches, 57 strikes.

Dave Borkowski in to pitch the 6th for the ‘Pigs, and he is having a similar night as he did on opening day.  Two very hard hit outs to start the inning followed by a walk, stolen base,and RBI single, wild pitch, and 2 run homer to give the Yanks an 8-5 lead.   An uneventful bottem half for the ‘Pigs other than the third hit of the game by Paul Hoover.  8-5 Yanks going to the 7th.

The 7th led to another two runs off of Dave Borkowski, who is struggling to say the very least.  The inning could have been much worse, but for another excellent diving stop in the field by Pablo Ozuna.  10-5 Yanks, going to the bottom of the 7th.  Rich Thompson singled for his third hit of the night, but the ‘Pigs were retired in the 7th, leaving Thompson stranded at first as Andy Tracy looked at a called third strike.

Dave Borkowski: 2IP, 5 HR, 5 ER, 1 BB, 1

Relief pitching continues as a huge issue for the ‘Pigs as Jake Woods comes into the 8th and gives up an additional two runs on three hits, as the Yanks take a 12-5 lead in the 8th.  ‘Pigs go 1-2-3 in the 8th, including two stirkeouts.  John Mayberry, Jr. is 0-4 on the night.  12-5 going to the ninth.

Fortunately a quick top of the ninth as the Yanks were retired without incident after a nice Donald to Ozuna to Tracy double play.  Going to the last of the 9th, 12-5 Yanks.  The ‘Pigs were retired in the ninth leaving Jason Ellison and Jason Donald  on base after both  singled.  Donald ended the night 1-5.  FINAL YANKS 12 ‘PIGS 5

Jake Woods: 2IP, 4 H, 2ER, 1BB, 1K

19 thoughts on “Live from Coca Cola Park”

  1. Not a very encouraging start for Carpenter. Is it too early to mention Mayberry Jr. hitting .087 and Golson is hitting .300 in AAA? 🙂

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  3. Just got back from the game myself, I can’t express my hatred of the Ironpigs’ bullpen in mere words.

    Mayberry isn’t that bad, but I also maintain he probably isn’t going to be good enough to ever merit a starting job in the majors.

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  5. Tim Kennelly had a tough day in the field (if you can say the catcher plays in “the field”). Gave up 6 SBs with 3 different pitchers and 1 PB. Last year, they were moving him around. He played 1st, RF and I think he even played at 3rd. I think the Phils like his bat but where should he play?

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  8. Do you mean the Twitter feed or the game by game updates (which I find quite useful actually). Also thanks for those video clips from the Clearwater games to whoever posted them…those were great.

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  9. These game updates are great. A couple months ago the site was at a crossroads and attracting major league fans rather than minor league ones. The problem seems to have been solved…at least until the first of our prospects is traded away leaving a tsunami of paranoia in its wake!

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  10. Tsunami of pananoia? wow. The young kids at lakewood are something I am looking forward to following this year.There hopefully a couple of them will standout and gives us some hope for the future, mayberry isn’t the answer in my opionion,

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  13. When should I start to panic? 0 – 4 again. Donald’s okay… Mayberry’s having late cut..itis (Thought he might make the big club but it sent down.) Might be the cold weather. Don’t worry, I don’t panic until they are 0 -15 or so.

    I could say the same for the Phils starting pitching. Starters have been horrible. How the Phils are 3 – 3 is beyond me? Marson better get in some games. Bringing him up to be emergency catcher is not helping anyone. He needs to be playing… a lot.

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  14. Beating the Rockies is not a sign of strength. I worry more about the management facing reality. Look what Schafer and
    Bonifacio have done for their teams(brought their line ups to near critical mass. Marson must play.
    I thought it woulld be easier this year but Josh Johnson may be the best pitcher in the NL this year, Lowe makes a difference. To stay/be the same probably isnt going to work
    Trades may make things worse since you can send young guys back but you are stuck with whom u get in a trade in this borderline situation.

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  16. 0-4 isn’t cause for panic, but when your team routinely surrenders 10+ runs in the process it’s worrisome. Scott Nestor is putting up pitching lines worthy of Jason Neighborgall.

    On the MLB side, the relief pitching has been excellent. That’s been keeping the team in games and letting their offense catch up. They’ll be fine. One week of bad performance doesn’t erase a career’s worth of data proven a player can get the job done.

    On Marson, I just can’t see a player coming off slugging .416 in Reading being a viable starter RIGHT NOW. Coste is the best option to start.

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  17. Why should Coste be playing a lot? The Phillies are trying to win, not devolop a rookie catcher. He will get some time, but it would be insane to throw him in as anything more than the second catcher until he proves that he can handle it.

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