Box Score Recap (5/30/24)

Box Score Recap

Lehigh Valley split a double header getting a complete game from Ricardo Pinto in the second game.  Reading lost.  Jersey Shore lost but Justin Crawford hit a slam.  Clearwater won behind a career game from Jordan Viars, 3 HRs including a slam and 9 RBI.  The FCL Phillies won a sloppy game scoring ten runs on 4 singles.

FCL Phillies (10-9) beat the Blue Jays, 10-9.  Interesting game.  The Phillies had just 4 hits, all singles.  They did draw 11 walks, had 2 batters hit by a pitched ball, and benefitted from a balk, 2 wild pitches, and 5 errors (2 of which allowed runners to reach base).  They were successful on 5 of 6 stolen base attempts.  They hit into 2 double plays.  They went 2 for 11 with runners in scoring position.  And, left 6 runners on base.  (4 H + 11 BB + 2 HBP + 2 E – 10 R – 1 CS -2 DP)

Wilmer Blanco pitched 3.2 innings and allowed 4 runs (2 ER) on 5 hits and 4 walks.  He struck out two.  Adilson Peralta stranded three inherited runners pitched one inning giving up 3 runs on one hit and 2 walks.  He struck out three.  Juan Amarante allowed 3 of 3 inherited runners to score.  He pitched 2.1 innings, allowing zero runs, 3 hits, a walk.  He struck out five and got his third win against no losses but blew his second save.  Alexis De La Cruz got one out and gave up 2 runs on 2 walks and a hit batter.  Josbel Garcia allowed 2 of 3 inherited runners to score and pitched 1.2 innings allowing a bit and walk but no more runs.  He struck out three.

The pitchers had to deal with 10 hits, 10 walks, 2 fielding errors, a pickoff error, a wild pitch, 2 hit batters, and allowed 5 of 9 inherited runners to score.  However, they struck out 13, held the Blue Jays to 4 for 18 with runners in scoring position, and left 13 runners on base.  In the old days we would describe this as a “GCL game breaking out”.

The Phillies didn’t waste their 4 hits.  They singled in each of the 4 innings in which they scored.   They scored a run in the top of the first inning on a wild pitch.  They scored 5 runs in the second inning on a balk, bases-loaded walk by Guillermo Rosario, an RBI single by Eduardo Tait (including a run on an error on the play), and a throwing error on a pickoff attempt.  They scored 3 runs in the sixth on a 2-run single by Aroon Escobar and a wild pitch.  They scored a run in the seventh on a double play.

  • #5 Starlyn Caba (.310/.922): went 1-3 with 2 R, 2 BB, 2 SB
  • #9 Eduardo Tait (.213/.568): went 1-5 with an RBI
  • #25 Alexis De La Cruz (1-1, 18.00): 0.1 IP, 0 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, HBP
  • Other players of interest
  • Aroon Escobar (.310/.929): went 1-2 with 2 R, 2 BB, HBP, SB
  • Guillermo Rosario (.328/1.017): went 0-4 with a R, RBI, BB
  • Leonardo Rondon (.308/.982): DNP
  • Rickardo Perez (.333/.945): DNP
  • Pitchers of interest
  • Adilson Peralta (1-0, 0.87): 1.0 IP, H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, WP
  • Danyony Pulido (4.08): DNP
  • Juan Amarante (1-0, 1.59): 2.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, BB, 5 K
  • Luis Avila (4.91): DNP

Lehigh Valley (21-31) split a DH with Columbus, losing 9-6 and winning 10-2. 

Game One:  Michael Mercado pitched three innings and gave up 2 runs (1 ER) on 4 hits, 3 walks, and 2 K.  David Parkinson pitched one inning and gave up 5 runs on 6 hits and 2 K.  Beau Burrows pitched 1.1 innings and gave up 2 runs on 3 walks and 2 K.  Taylor Lehman allowed 2 of 2 inherited runners to score in 0.2 innings on a hit and a walk.

The IronPigs scored a run in the first inning on a solo HR (11) by David Dahl.  They scored a run in the second on an RBI single by Dahl.  They scored 4 runs in the fifth on a solo HR (8) by Jordan Luplow and a 3-run HR (1) by Rafael Marchan.

Game Two:  Ricardo Pinto went the full seven innings allowing 2 R on 6 hits and 3 walks.  He struck out seven.  He threw 105 pitches, 70 strikes.

The IronPigs scored 4 runs in the first inning on an RBI single by Darick Hall, an RBI double by Aramis Garcia, and a 2-run double by Cal Stevenson.  They added a run in the second on a solo HR (3) by Matt Kroon.  They added 3 runs in the third on a 3-run HR (10) by Scott Kingery.  They tacked on runs in the fifth on an RBI double by Kroon and in the seventh on a solo HR (11) by Kingery.

  • #2 Mick Abel (1-4, 6.21): DNP
  • #11 Griff McGarry (1-1. 3.24): 7-day IL
  • #19 Simon Muzziotti (.229/.636): 0-3 in G1, DNP in G2

Reading (20-28) lost to Hartford, 8-1.  Lachlan Wells pitched 4.2 innings and gave up 7 runs on 9 hits and a walk.  Mitch Neunborn allowed 2 of 2 inherited runners to score.  He pitched 1.1 innings and gave up one run on 2 hits.  Andrew Schultz pitched a scoreless inning.  Tommy McCollum also pitched a scoreless inning.

Reading scored its lone run in the eighth inning on a wild pitch.

  • #1 Andrew Painter: rehabbing from TJ surgery on 60-day injury list
  • #10 Gabriel Rincones: 7-day IL
  • #13 Carlos De La Cruz (.210/.614): went 1-4
  • #21 Caleb Ricketts (.289/.798): went 0-3 with BB
  • #26 Robert Moore (.225/.615): DNP
  • #28 Jose Rodriguez (.268/.763): went 1-4

Jersey Shore (26-22) lost to Brooklyn, 9-6.  Estibenzon Jimenez pitched four innings and gave up 5 runs (3 ER) on 5 hits and 3 walks.  He struck out ten of his 12 outs.  Alex Rao pitched 0.1 inning and gave up 3 runs on 3 walks.  Danny Wilkinson allowed 2 inherited runners to score and gave up one run in 2.0 innings on 3 hits and 2 walks.  Jack Dillard stranded two inherited runners and pitched 1.2 scoreless innings.  Benony Robles pitched one scoreless inning.

The BlueClaws scored a run in the first inning on an RBI single by Hendry Mendez.  They scored 4 runs in the sixth on a grand slam HR (3) by Justin Crawford.  They scored a run in the ninth on a force out.

  • #4 Justin Crawford (.286/.745): went 3-5 with 2 R, 4 RBI, 3B, HR (3), SB
  • #8 Bryan Rincon (.204/.659): 7-day IL
  • #12 William Bergolla (.234/.589): went 1-5
  • #14 Pan Wen-hui: on 60-day injury list
  • #17 Emaarion Boyd (.203/.546): went 0-4 with a R, RBI, BB, SB
  • #23 Hendry Mendez (.299/.801): went 1-3 with an RBI, BB
  • #24 Samuel Aldegheri (3-3, 2.51): DNP

Clearwater (33-15) beat Lakeland, 15-5.  Luke Russo pitched 5.2 innings allowing 3 runs on 4 hits and 2 walks.  He struck out seven.  Jaydenn Estanista stranded 2 inherited runners and pitched 2.1 innings giving up 2 runs (1 ER) on 2 hits and a walk.  Chase Hopewell pitched a scoreless inning.

Clearwater scored a run in the first inning on an RBI single by Luis Caicuto.  They scored 4 runs in the second on a solo R (1) by Nikau Pouaka-Grego, a forceout by Aiden Miller, an RBI single by Caicuto, and a bases-loaded walk by Kehden Hettier.  They scored one run in the third on a solo HR (4) by Jordan Viars.  They scored 3 runs in the fourth on a 3-run HR (5) by Viars.  They scored 5 runs in the fifth on an RBI single by Hettiger, and a grand slam HR (6) by Viars.  They scored one run in the seventh on an RBI single by Viars.

  • #3 Aidan Miller (.314/.986): went 1-5 with a R, BB
  • #7 Devin Saltiban (.228/.716): went 3-5 with 2 R, BB. SB
  • #15 Alex McFarlane: on the 60-day injury list
  • #18 TJayy Walton (.237/.755): 7-day IL
  • #20 Raylin Heredia (.258/.720): DNP
  • #22 Kehden Hettiger (.179/.605): went 3-4 with 3 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B
  • #29 George Klassen (2-0, 0.33): DNP
  • #30 Nikau Pouaka-Grego (.308/.883): went 2-4 with 3 R, RBI, BB, HR (1)

Other Prospects:

  • #6 Orion Kerkering (1-0, 1.47) in 18.1 innings with the Phillies
  • #27 Jalvin Arias, Rookie Level, DSL Red

Transactions –

5/30/2024 – Phillies traded RHP Ryan Burr to Toronto for cash
5/30/2024 – Lehigh Valley activated RHP Eury Ramos from the Development List
5/30/2024 – Jersey Shore sent RHP Jonh Henriquez on a rehab assignment to Clearwater
5/30/2024 – Clearwater activated SS Diego Gonzalez
5/30/2024 – SS Diego Gonzalez assigned to Clearwater from FCL Phillies
5/29/2024 – Jersey Shore released RHP Starlyn Castillo
5/29/2024 – Clearwater placed 2B Trent Farquhar on the 7-day IL

28 thoughts on “Box Score Recap (5/30/24)”

    1. Wow, he was a 2 run homer away from a homer cycle. Great night at any level.
      Happy to see Kingery having success but Dahl looks too good for AAA.

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      1. It’s a tough gig for guys like David Dahl. They are desperate to get back to the bigs, and if they don’t make the team out of ST, they are just waiting for injuries to happen. That’s pretty much every player at AAA for any team right now.

        And Kody Clemens got his chance when Trea Turner got hurt.

        Besides the fact that Ryan Burr had an opt out June 1st, he was traded to the Blue Jays because Alex Manoah had to leave his start early because of elbow discomfort.

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            1. Yes, but unfortunately, the most likely scenario right now if Clemens continues to produce is that when Turner returns Rojas is sent down. If and when Rojas is ready to return, Merrifield is released, and the Phillies eat his contract.

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          2. No, I was wrong about Dahl. A friend corrected me about that a month ago when I mis-stated that he had one. The poor guy does not have an opt out.

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            2. Hey Jim, two questions:

              1. Do you think if Dahl went to the org and asked for his release so he could sign with a team that actually has a ML role for him, they would oblige? I feel like ive seen that done, teams do it for the player and their agent for good will.

              2. Do you actually think hes more than a AAAA player? We see guys all the time with past MLB experience who can crush AAA with their eyes closed but arent quite MLB players and are kind of stuck in the area between the two levels. Do you think Dahl is in this camp or do you think he belongs in the MLB somewhere

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            4. Dan,

              The Phillies quite often accommodate players. However, I think in Dahl’s case he represents an insurance policy in the event of an outfield injury.

              I think if he were released, he would find a place with another team, perhaps the Braves? But, I don’t think anyone would trade anything of value for him.

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    2. Have a day Jordan Viars!!!

      Also good stuff from Saltiban and Pouaka-Grego (if the Phillies make a mid-season trade, he NPG is a guy other teams will want – my guess is that he is going to be moved if the team needs a big upgrade somewhere – I hate saying this because I think his future is really bright, but DD is going to overpay for someone he wants).

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  2. NPG is becoming one of my favorite prospects….fun fact, if anyone here collects sports cards/autos/memorabilia, his autograph rookie cards are still cheap because hes not in the national eye yet….i bought one for $1 at a card show a week ago. May be a good investment.

    Mercado is so nasty and I even saw someone here have him in the org top 5 prospects. But truth be told, he needs to cut the walks or hes not going to go very far. There is absolutely something there, but you just can’t get away with free passes long term.

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    1. I think if Mercado was a full-time reliever, he’ll realize that his stuff is good enough in short spurts that he can blow pitches by hitters without being too fine. When Alvarado joined the Phillies, his walk rate was 7.6. Now it’s 3.9.

      As a starter, I agree, he can’t walk 5 guys a game.

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        1. Absolutely a great trade for both sides, but Marsh was a big leaguer by then. Was referring to minor leaguer for minor leaguer deals which are super rare

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        2. Sorry, I read your post too quickly – I thought it said major leaguer for minor leaguer.

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      2. There are also questions about what position Mead will play. He’s not a great defender.

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      3. Degenerate……..does this qualify in your ‘minor for minor’ trade…Somerdale NJ’s Zac Gallen for Jazz Chisolm….Gallen was still considered a prospect.

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  3. Are you serious? You want a team to trade for a 35 year old Whit Merrifield who has $4M+ remaining on his contract and his OPS is .552?

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    1. Calm down, Guru. Get a hold of yourself. Merrifield has a proven track record and if he plays regularly, he might find his way again. And half his salary at this point would be closer to $3M. Geez! Take it easy.

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      1. I tried to defend him with the “hes an established player” card for two months but its getting tougher by the day. He just looks….washed? not good? IDK. Then I think of Matt Carpenter and how washed he looked and the Cards dumped him off to NY and suddenly he was playing at an all star level again. Baseball is a weird game.

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      2. No, his salary would be $4M+. He’s owed at least $3.5M for this season and his $1M buyout for 2025.

        It’s amazing how people think we can easily pawn off non-performing players onto teams.

        Let’s put it another way, would the Braves trade for Merrifield since they have a hole in RF? Or would they rather stick with Adam Duvall who’s cheaper and has a .663 OPS.

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    1. And that’s why if you’re going to throw down and in to a lefty, it better not be a lazy pitch…

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    2. Crawford’s shoulders really look broader than when I recall from last season. Perhaps the added muscle is paying off for him. I will be interested in seeing what a few of the well know analyst say about him after mid-season.

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  5. I don’t want to rain on the parade, but a little perspective.

    Jordan Viars could always hit a fast ball. Identifying and hitting the off-speed stuff is one aspect that has hindered his progress.

    If GameDay is to be believed –

    His first HR came off an 87.4 mph four-seam fastball in the lower/center portion of the nine square box that represents the strike zone. It had 106 mph exit velocity, traveled 370 feet, with a 19-degree launch angle. It came off a 22-year-old Nicaraguan pitching prospect in his second year as a professional. The pitcher loaded the bases but escaped any further damage and was still in the game next inning.

    His second HR came off an 86.2 mph four-seamer in what announcers like to call the lefty sweet spot, the lower/inside portion of the nine square box that represents the strike zone. It had 110 mph exit velocity, traveled 402 feet with a 19-degree launch angle. It came off the same pitcher who had started the inning with a ground-rule double to Hettiger and a walk to NPG. With the score 9-1, the pitcher was left in to finish the inning.

    His third HR came off a hanging 82.8 mph slider in the middle of the strike zone. It had 99.2 mph exit velocity and a 35-degree launch angle. The same reliever started the inning but left due to injury with two on base and nobody out. The new reliever was a 23-year-old 2023 NDFA out of Miami who was making his first appearance above the Complex League.

    His RBI single came off a 92.4 mph sinker possibly a ball but close enough to the strike zone, low and toward the outside of the plate. It was described as a sharp line drive to left with an exit velocity of 103.9 mph, travelling 275 feet at an 11-degree launch angle.

    The encouraging things here are that even though it was a hanger, he recognized and punished a slider and even though a sinker is a 2-seam fastball, he went the other way with it for a 2-out RBI.

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