Monthly Archives: September 2016

Box Score Recap – 9/3/2016

Lehigh Valley won behind Nick Pivetta’s five-inning, three-hit, shutout.  Home runs by J.P. Crawford, Jesse Valentin, Cody Asche, and Cedric Hunter paved the way.

Reading clinched the division.  Dylan Cozens hit his record-setting 39th home run.

Clearwater’s post season hopes fizzled in a loss to Dunedin despite a go-ahead home run by Jiandido Tromp in the bottom of the eighth.

Lakewood won behind Jose Taveras’ six-inning one-hitter.

Williamsport’s  Ranger Suarez pitched a two-hit shutout into the sixth inning, and Will Hibbs allowed one hit the rest of the way in the Crosscutters’ win.

The GCL Phillies host the GCL Braves Sunday at noon in a one-game semifinal. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 9/3/2016

Box Score Recap – 9/2/2016

Lehigh Valley clinched the wild card behind Ben Lively’s six inning, no-hit masterpiece.

Reading wasted six shutout innings from Mark Leiter and lost to Trenton.  They still only need one win this weekend in Trenton to clinch the division.

Clearwater kept their post season hopes alive with a victory over Dunedin behind Elniery Garcia’s seven-inning two-hitter.  They must sweep their final three games against Dunedin to qualify for the post season.

Lakewood clinched the division with a win behind Seranthony Dominguez’ six shutout innings.

Williamsport beat Batavia behind Felix Paulino’s six, three-hit innings.

Sounds like a “pitching rich environment” in the organization.

The GCL Phillies’ game was pushed back to Sunday.  They host the GCL Braves at noon in a one-game semifinal. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 9/2/2016

Box Score Recap – 9/1/2016

Lehigh Valley was eliminated from the division race but remains within one win of clinching the wild card.  They wasted a great start by Anthony Vasquez last night.

Reading lost but needs only one win v. Trenton over a four-game weekend to clinch the division.

Alberto Tirado pitched masterfully as Lakewood won and crept closer to clinching the division.

One day after being eliminated from post-season play, Williamsport beat Batavia by a touchdown.

Clearwater’s game was postponed.  They must sweep their final four games against Dunedin to qualify for the post season.

The GCL Phillies’ games were cancelled.  They host the GCL Braves on Saturday at noon in a one-game semifinal. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 9/1/2016

Box Score Recap – 8/31/2016

Andrew Knapp’s home run has put Lehigh Valley within one win of clinching a place in the post season.

Dylan Cozens (38) led a five home run barrage as Reading stretched their narrow lead in the division race with a lop-sided victory.

Lakewood lost, but so did their only rival for the division.  So, they are one game closer to clinching their division.

In spite of a victory, Williamsport was eliminated from post season eligibility.

Clearwater’s game was cancelled.  They must sweep their final four games against Dunedin to qualify for the post season.

The GCL Phillies were rained out today, and tomorrow’s games have already been cancelled.  The playoffs are scheduled to begin Friday. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/31/2016