Box Score Recap (4/17/24)

Box Score Recap

Lehigh Valley lost a close game late.  Reading was rained out.  Jersey Shore and Clearwater notched blowout wins.

Lehigh Valley (7-7) lost to Scranton, 5-4.  Max Castillo (4.80) pitched 5.2 innings and gave up 3 runs on 5 hits and 2 walks.  He struck out five.  Taylor Lehman (6.75) retired one batter and walked one.  Andrew Bellatti (9.00) pitched a perfect inning.  Jose Ruiz (0-1, 3.00) Pitched one inning, blew the save and got the loss.  He gave up 2 runs on 3 hits and struck out one.

The IronPigs took the lead in the first inning on an RBI ground out by Jordan Luplow.  They came back to tie in the fourth on a double play and in the fifth on a solo HR by Scott Kingery (4, .293).  They took the lead in the eighth on an RBI single by Jordan Luplow.  Kody Clemens (.314) went 3-4 with 2 R, 2B, 3B.  Jordan Luplow (396) went 2-4 with a R, 2 RBI, SB.  Darick Hall (.250) went 2-3 with a BB.

  • #2 Mick Abel (1-0, 6.76) – DNP
  • #11 Griff McGarry (1-0, 5.68) – DNP
  • #19 Simon Muzziotti (.226/.250/.419/.669) – 0-4

Reading (3-7) v. Binghamton, postponed, make up on the 18th.

  • #1 Andrew Painter – rehabbing from TJ surgery
  • #10 Gabriel Rincones (.208/.387/.625/1.012) –
  • #13 Carlos De La Cruz (.156/.263/.188/.451) –
  • #16 Christian McGowan – activated from the development list
  • #21 Caleb Ricketts (.167/.360/.167/.527) –
  • #26 Robert Moore (.333/.455/.389/.844) –
  • #28 Jose Rodriguez (.214/.371/.357/.728) –

Jersey Shore (7-4) beat Brooklyn, 9-0.  Pretty much a bullpen game for the BlueClaws.  Starlyn Castillo (6.00) opened and pitched 3.0 innings allowing 2 H, 3 BB, and striking out three.  Jack Dallas (1-0, 8.31) pitched 2.0 innings allowing a hit, a BB, and struck out two.  Cristian Hernandez (0.00) pitched 1.0 inning allowing one hit and striking out one.  Mason Ronan (0.00) pitched 1.0 inning striking out one.  Alex Rao (3.00) pitched 1.0 inning allowing one hit and two BB.  Jonathan Petit (9.82) pitched 1.0 inning striking out one.

The BlueClaws scored 6 runs in the third inning on a fielder’s choice by Leandro Pineda (.226), a force out by Felix Reyes (.212), an Otto Kemp (rehab) hit by pitch, a wild pitch, and a Jordan Dissin (.261) 2-run single.  They added a run in the fourth on a balk.  And, 2 runs in the fifth on a 2-run single by Zach Arnold (.286).  Arnold went 3-4 with 2 R, 2 RBI.

  • #4 Justin Crawford (.286/.390/.486/.876) – went 1-5
  • #8 Bryan Rincon (.069/.300/.103/.403) – went 0-1 with 2 R, 3 BB, SB (3)
  • #12 William Bergolla (.250/.267/.357/.624) – DNP
  • #14 Pan Wen-hui is on the IL
  • #17 Emaarion Boyd (.200/.242/.300/.542) – DNP
  • #23 Hendry Mendez (.333/.440/.381/.821) – went 1-2 with a R
  • #24 Samuel Aldegheri (1-0, 0.00) – placed on the 7-day IL

Clearwater (7-4) beat Dunedin, 10-1. This is an early season series for two of the three top teams in the division.  After splitting the first two games of the series, the Threshers are still a game out of first place.  Micah Ottenbreit (1-0, 1.04) tossed a five-inning gem.  He allowed no runs, no hits, 2 walks, and struck out six.  Jaydenn Estanista (0.00) followed with two, one hit innings, walking one and striking out three.  Paxton Thompson (1.93) pitched two innings allowing one run on 4 hits striking out two.

The Threshers opened the scoring with a run in the third inning on an RBI double by Jordan Viars.  They broke the game open with 7 runs in the fifth on a 2-run double by Aidan Miller, a 2-run HR by Jordan Viars, an RBI single by Nikau Pouaka-Grego, and a 2-run single by Dakota Kotowski (.105).  They tacked on single runs in the sixth and eighth on a double play and an RBI single by Avery Owusu-Asiedu.  Jordan Viars (.300) went 3-4 with a R, 2B, HR (1), 3 RBI, 2 BB.  Avery Owusu-Asiedu (.257) went 1-2 with a R, RBI, 3 BB, SB (5).  Lou Albrecht (.600) went 3-5.

Avery Owusu-Asiedu had an outfield assist at home plate.

  • #3 Aidan Miller (.303/.368/.576/.944) – went 4-6 with 4 R, 2B, 2 RBI
  • #7 Devin Saltiban (.222/.344/.222/.566) – DNP
  • #15 Alex McFarlane – 60-day IL
  • #18 TJayy Walton (.208/.321/.500/.821) – DNP
  • #20 Raylin Heredia (.214/.353/.286/.639) – DNP
  • #22 Kehden Hettiger (.263/.391/.238/.608) – DNP
  • #29 George Klassen (2-0, 0.00) – DNP
  • #30 Nikau Pouaka-Grego (.167/.211/.222/.433) – went 2-5 with a R, RBI

Gameday Link for Lehigh Valley.

Gameday Link for Jersey Shore.

Gameday Link for Clearwater.

Other Prospects:

  • #5 Starlyn Caba, Rookie Level
  • #6 Orion Kerkering – returned to Phillies
  • #9 Eduardo Tait, Rookie Level
  • #25 Alexis De La Cruz, Rookie Level
  • #27 Jalvin Arias, Rookie Level

Transactions

4/17/2024 – Reading activated RHP Christian McGowan
4/17/2024 – Jersey Shore activated C Ryan Leitch
4/17/2024 – Jersey Shore placed LHP Samuel Aldegheri on the 7-day IL, retroactive to 4/16
4/17/2024 – RHP Geremi Delpino assigned to DSL Phillies Red
4/16/2024 – Reading transferred C Arturo De Freitas to the Development List
4/16/2024 – Clearwater activated C Lou Albrecht
4/15/2024 – Jersey Shore transferred RHP Jonh Henriquez from the 7-day to the 60-day IL

10 thoughts on “Box Score Recap (4/17/24)”

  2. Still very early in the season and a SSS, but maybe 20-year old big OFer Jordan Viars may have turned the corner and started to show the promise that made him a 3rd round pick out of HS a few years ago.

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    1. It has been sooooooo long (really, since Chase Utley) since we promoted a guy from the minors who can just flat out rake. Bohm and Stott, are good hitters, but that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m talking about a potential middle-of-the-order, impact bat. Miller very well might be that. Miller might be a potential Austin Riley. He’s got hitting upside we just haven’t seen in a while and not a moment too soon.

      Ironically, O’Hoppe may be turning into that player for the Angels. Not second-guessing that trade (it’s been a good trade for both teams so far), just saying.

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    2. Viars has been a huge disappointment thus far. Let’s wait for a reasonable sample size before we go singing his praises as a hitter. 

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      1. Still only 20 years old so there is some time…was drafted at 17 years old, one of the younger ones in his draft class, .but this has to be the year for him to turn things around…he definetly has the power and very very good size. As to whatever position he ends up….basically only three seem to be there for him….a corner OF or 1B. The Phillies have been patient with him, so hope he makes the most of his opportunity.

        And though he was drafted two years prior to Aidan Miller they are both in their age20 season.

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        1. I think in the past I’ve read about some maturity, willingness to receive instruction issues with Viars. I didn’t realize quite how young he was when drafted – the potential sure seems to be there. That being said, if I look back honestly at myself at 17……

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  3. Clearwater has a trio of interesting starters that bode well for the Phillies future:

    We all know about 22 year old George Klassen and his 98 fastball. His delivery is not smooth but looks like it has some deception. The key obviously is limiting his walks. But his fastball is near unhittable at this level so I think he could going to JS sooner rather than later if he can control his walks.

    Soon to be 21 year old Micah Ottenbreit has been injured the majority of his minor league career. Finally healthy, his secondary pitches look advanced for somebody who only threw 14 innings before this season. I think the Phillies will take it easy with him but I’m wondering what his innings limit will be.

    23 year old Luke Russo has had a decent start to his career. Scouting reports say he has mid 90s fastball with a plus breaking pitch. He could be a fast riser.

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  4. I’ve had my eye on Christian McGowan I see he has been activated. $577K was spend to secure his services and he really hasn’t pitched much for us at all. Now 24 he has a chance to put himself on the map.

    Whether that is for us or another club. When healthy he has power stuff.

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