Lehigh Valley took two, winning the suspended game then the seven-inning scheduled game. Reading, Jersey Shore, and Clearwater lost. DSL Red was cancelled. DSL White won a rain-shortened game.
Lehigh Valley (19-11, 53-50) swept Jacksonville, 8-4 and 5-0.
Game One: This was a continuation of the game that was suspended in the fourth inning on Wednesday. David Parkinson had pitched 3.2 innings and given up 2 runs on 3 hits and 2 walks striking out four. The game picked up with Ricardo Pinto stranding 2 runners on base and pitching 3.1 innings giving up 2 runs on 3 hits and a walk striking out two. Tyler McKay pitched two scoreless innings allowing a hit and striking out two.
The IronPigs scored 7 runs before the game was suspended. They scored 2 runs in the first inning on an RBI single by Kody Clemens and a wild pitch. They scored 3 more runs in the second on a 3-run HR (20) by Scott Kingery. They added a run in the third on a bases-loaded walk by Matt Kroon. And tacked on a run in the fourth on a force out by Darick Hall. When they came back today, they added a run in the sixth on a solo HR (21) by Kingery.
- #12 Carlos De La Cruz (.224/.586): went 1-5
Game Two: Nick Nelson threw four shutout innings allowing 3 hits, walking 2, and striking out three. Michael Rucker pitched a scoreless inning allowing one hit. Tyler Gilbert picked up his seventh save with two scoreless innings allowing 2 hits and striking out three.
The IronPigs scored 2 runs in the sixth inning on a sac fly by Rafael Marchan and an RBI single by Kody Clemens. They added 3 runs in the seventh on an RBI single by Scott Kingery, an RBI double by Cal Stevenson, and a throwing error by the catcher on a pickoff attempt.
- #5 Mick Abel (3-8, 6.66): DNP
- #11 Griff McGarry (1-1. 4.35): DNP
- #12 Carlos De La Cruz (.213/.557): went 0-3
- #20 Simon Muzziotti (.238/.677): went 0-2 with a R, BB, SB
- #30 Michael Mercado (1-1, 1.75): DNP
Reading (12-18, 43-55) lost to Hartford, 5-4. Jean Cabrera pitched six innings giving up 3 runs on 9 hits and a walk. He struck out two. Wesley Moore pitched an inning blowing the save on a solo HR. Carlos Francisco pitched an inning taking the loss on a solo HR. Andrew Schultz pitched a scoreless inning.
Reading tied the game with 3 runs in the second inning on solo HRs by Leandro Pineda (3), Robert Moore (9), and Ethan Wilson (3). They took a short-lived lead with a run in the fifth on an RBI single by Otto Kemp.
- #1 Andrew Painter: 60-day IL
- #3 Justin Crawford (.333/.820): went 1-5 with a SB
- #9 Gabriel Rincones (.270/.887): went 2-4 with a R
- #10 Seth Johnson ():
- #15 Jean Cabrera (0-0, 4.80): 6.0 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 3 ER, BB, 2 K
- #17 Christian McGowan (0-1, 4.58): DNP
- #22 Caleb Ricketts (.241/.723): went 2-4 with a R, RBI, HR (9)
- #27 Robert Moore (.233/.689): DNP
#29 Jose Rodriguez: Ineligible List
Jersey Shore (16-17, 54-45) lost to Hudson Valley, 4-3. Braeden Fausnaught pitched five innings and gave up 4 runs on 8 hits and a walk. He struck out three. Jack Dallas pitched two scoreless innings allowing a hit and striking out one. Estibenzon Jimenez pitched a scoreless inning striking out one.
The BlueClaws took the lead when they scored a run in the first inning on an RBI double by Andrick Nava. They took a lead with a run in the third on a ground out by Keaton Anthony. They tied the game with a run in the fourth on a solo HR (6) by Troy Schreffler.
- #2 Aidan Miller (.189/.620): went 0-4 with a R, BB
- #7 Bryan Rincon (.204/.699): 60-day IL
- #13 Pan Wen-hui (0-1, 1.29): DNP
- #18 Emaarion Boyd (.231/.628): 7-day IL
- #24 Hendry Mendez (.271/.732): went 2-4 with a 2B
- #25 Moises Chace ():
Clearwater (8-25, 51-48) lost to Jupiter, 3-2. Micah Ottenbreit pitched six innings and gave up 3 runs on 7 hits and a walk. He struck out six. Alex Garbrick pitched a scoreless inning striking out two. Brandon Beckel pitched two scoreless innings striking out four.
The Threshers fell behind by 3 runs and crept back in with a run in the third inning on an inside-the-park-HR (12) by Devin Saltiban. They added a run in the seventh on a ground out by Diego Gonzalez.
None of the activated draft picks got into the game.
- #4 Starlyn Caba (.167/.443): went 2-4 with a SB (7)
- #6 Devin Saltiban (.229/.752): went 2-4 with a R, RBI, HR (12)
- #8 Eduardo Tait (.261/.857): went 0-4
- #14 Alex McFarlane: on the 60-day injury list
- #19 TJayy Walton (.223/.712): went 0-4
- #21 Raylin Heredia (.248/.752): went 1-3 with a R, BB
- #23 Kehden Hettiger (.189/.627): DNP
FCL Phillies (33-25) 3rd in the division 2.5 games out of first, 1.5 out of the wild card.
- #16 Aroon Escobar (.338/.976):
- #26 Alexis De La Cruz (2-1, 8.84):
DSL Phillies Red (15-26) vs. the Yankees was cancelled due to rain.
- #28 Jalvin Arias (.233/.783): 7-day IL
DSL Phillies White (19-23) beat the Angels, 2-0 in five innings.
Transactions –
8/01/2024 – Phillies signed free agent RHP Ryan Dromboski to an MiLB contract
8/01/2024 – Reading transferred RHP Noah Skirrow to the Development List
8/01/2024 – Jersey Shore transferred SS Bryan Rincon from the 7-day IL to the 60-day IL
8/01/2024 – 3B Bryson Ware assigned to Jersey Shore from Clearwater
8/01/2024 – Jersey Shore sent OF Ricardo Rosario on a rehab assignment to Clearwater
8/01/2024 – Clearwater released RHP Jonathan Petit
8/01/2024 – Clearwater released OF Ezra Farmer
8/01/2024 – OF John Spikerman assigned to Clearwater
8/01/2024 – SS Carson DeMartini assigned to Clearwater
8/01/2024 – OF Carter Mathison assigned to Clearwater
8/01/2024 – SS Brady Day assigned to Clearwater
8/01/2024 – RHP Pedro Reyes assigned to Clearwater from FCL Phillies
8/01/2024 – SS Nikau Pouaka-Grego assigned to FCL Phillies from Clearwater
8/01/2024 – CF Yemal Flores assigned to FCL Phillies from Clearwater
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Let’s hope the new recruits can help CWater gain some stability, they’ve been in free fall. Great to see Caba with 2 hits after all his struggles. Let’s see if he can string together a few good games.
Kingery has really put together a nice season, he should have no trouble at least getting into some teams’ major league spring training next spring to give himself a chance.
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Same with Hall….they may be able to get into an Asian league….NPL or KBO next season.
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Starting to lean towards Miller isn’t who I thought he might be. I saw him about a month back and wasn’t impressed but thought OK he’s only been up to JS for a week or so he’ll right himself. But shades of MM are starting to creep in for me.
This amateur scouting department might need to start thinking about their approach or finding a new blind squirrel. They took some shots on guys like Boyd, Walton, Saltiban, Hettiger etc with lackluster results.
Its a tough game and an even tougher job to predict or project youngsters to a successful MLB career.
I’m not making haste here just pondering on what some of the data is saying.
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Starting to share your concern about Aidan Miller. Not sure what’s going on, but this is troubling. He’s not even treading water at the plate. We don’t know why. Maybe he’s trying something new at the plate. Maybe he’s struggling hitting breaking balls. Maybe his swing is just all out of whack. But it’s disturbing. Grade A prospects don’t usually struggle in high A ball to this extent for any extended period of time. Just saying.
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I get whiplash reading some of the comments around here. A week ago, Miller was completely untouchable, probably their best prospect, and there would have been a crap storm if he has been traded.
Now suddenly, because he’s off to a bad start after his promotion it’s time to start wondering if maybe he’s really just a failed prospect and the entire organization needs to start rethinking their approach?
He’s had 150 at-bats at Jersey Shore and his babip in 100 points lower than it was at Clearwater. Maybe he’s had some bad luck? The walk rate and K-rates are basically the same between the 2 levels so no sign that he’s struggling with making contact.
Patience is a virtue.
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3k…actually, after 150 PAs, his k-rate of 24% in this adjustment period for him at JS is not all that bad. This off-season they will work with him and see how he does at JS to start next season.
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Agree Romus, I think his k-rate is just fine, especially when his walk rate is also high. He doesn’t appear to be struggling with pitch recognition or making contact, just not getting base hits.
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amen 3up! The couch GM/couch scout from some in our fan base is truly unbearable. They’ll turn on players so quick because they think they know more as they sip martinis on their couch!
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Put this on the wrong thread. Jersy Shore was on the YES network last night. Got to watch Miller bat. He flinched at a really mediocre curve ball and then chased a low outside fastball to strike out. He looked a bit overmatched. He’ll probably start at JS next season and will improve. Keeping my fingers crossed.
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