The Clearwater Threshers (41-39) beat Lakeland, 3-2, swept the 2-game series, and moved atop the FSL North, a half game ahead of Lakeland with a second half record of 9-3.

Alejandro Requena (1-1, 4.26) pitched five, two-hit innings.  He gave up a run, walked two, and struck out seven.  Alberto Tirado (2.61) pitched two, scoreless innings.  He struck out three and walked one as he needed 38 pitches to navigate the two innings.  Grant Dyer (2.00) gave up a run on 3 hits in one inning.  And, Addison Russ (3.86) struck out two in a perfect inning as he notched his first save. Continue reading Clearwater Threshers Recap – 7/3/2018 →

The Clearwater Threshers (40-39) beat Lakeland, 7-3.  Adonis Medina raised his record to 8-2 with six, five-hit innings.  He allowed 3 runs, walked a batter, hit a batter, and gave up back-to-back solo HRs.  He struck out nine.  Felix Paulino (3.67) relieved and had a strong, one-hit showing in two innings.  Jakob Hernandez (2.98) struck out two in his one inning. Continue reading Clearwater Threshers Recap – 7/2/2018 →

Sorry about yesterday’s Recap.  I forgot to hit Publish.  It was very brief any way, as I came home from the stadium unwell.  I couldn’t sit too long at the keyboard, but totally for got to hit the Publish button before retiring.  I’ve got the same problem tonight, but I’ll try to go into a little depth.  I’ll return to an expanded recap as soon as possible. Continue reading Clearwater Threshers Recap – 7/1/2018 →

The Clearwater Threshers (38-38) lost to St. Lucie, 5-3.  The Mets built a 5-0 lead off Mauricio Llovera.  The Threshers RHP looked like he had good stuff, but he gave up 5 runs on 7 hits.  He walked none and struck out six.  The first 3 runs scored on the 2 HRs he gave up.  Blake Quinn (6.19) continued his shaky June with one inning plus 2 walks to two batters leading off the next inning.  Aaron Brown (4.91) was effective again, stranding the 2 runners and striking out 2 in his two innings.  Grant Dyer (1.29) pitched a clean ninth. Continue reading Clearwater Threshers Recap – 6/29/2018 →

A large number of new assignments were transacted on Thursday as 14 players received first or new assignments.  Most were of players going to or leaving Williamsport.  All of the day’s transactions are listed in the Transactions section at the end of today’s Recap.

The Clearwater Threshers (38-37) lost to Daytona, 9-3.  Bailey Falter (5-3, 3.32) gave up 6 runs (4 ER) on 8 hits and a walk in five innings.  Felix Paulino (3.83) pitched three innings and gave up 3 more runs (2 ER). Continue reading Clearwater Threshers Recap – 6/28/2018 →

Break up the Threshers!  The Clearwater Threshers (38-36) came from behind again, scoring 4 runs in the final two innings to beat Daytona, 5-4.  The first place Threshers (by a half game over 5-0 Lakeland) are 6-0 in the second half, and 11-2 since a four-game sweep of Tampa .  They are 2-game over .500 for the first time this season.  In fact, they only ventured over .500 for the first time this season with their win in the first game of this three-game series on Tuesday. Continue reading Clearwater Threshers Recap – 6/27/2018 →

The Clearwater Threshers (37-36) beat Daytona, 4-3 in eleven innings.  Adonis Medina was lifted after four innings plus 3 batters and 87 pitches.  He was charged with 3 runs on 5 hits and 2 walks while striking out eight.  Jake Hernandez (2.97) was brought in and allowed one of two inherited runners to score, but struck out 3 in the inning.  He want on to pitch two innings and striking out four.  Grant Dyer (1.50) pitched 2 scoreless, striking out two. Kyle Dohy (1-0, 0.00) struck out 3 in two innings while getting the win.  Aaron Brown (5.19) stranded the “overtime” runner and retired the Tortugas in order for his fourth save. Continue reading Clearwater Threshers Recap – 6/26/2018 →

The Clearwater Threshers (36-36) did not play, and returns to action in Daytona on Tuesday. Continue reading Clearwater Threshers Recap – 6/25/2018 →