Lehigh lost but Zach Eflin pitched well.
Reading lost although Harold Arauz pitched well.
Clearwater won behind a great start by Bailey Falter although the bullpen couldn’t preserve his victory. Tommy Hunter made a scoreless appearance, as did Blake Quinn.
Lakewood won as David Parkinson pitched very well, and Jonathan Hennigan and Addison Russ recovered from some earlier mistakes by the bullpen.
Here’s the affiliate scoreboard from MiLB. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 4/17/2018
Lehigh Valley wore down an opponent, Reading shut out an opponent, and Lakewood was one-hit and wasted some good pitching from its staff.
Here’s the affiliate scoreboard from MiLB. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 4/16/2018
The Phillies have the third overall selection in the first round. They forfeited their second and third round picks when they signed free agents Carlos Santana and Jake Arrieta.
Their total bonus pool is only $8,858, 500. Their total was reduced by over $2.25M of slot money with the two picks they lost. Continue reading 2018 Draft Discussion: April 16th
Lehigh Valley and Reading lost. Lakewood was rained out. But, Sixto Sanchez made his long-awaited first start, AND Clearwater broke an 8-game losing streak.
Here’s Sanchez warming up.
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I opened last week’s discussion stating that the Phillies were 3-5. Well, they reeled off 6 wins, sweeping the Reds and Rays. Granted, the Reds and Rays are two teams that the Phillies should beat. But, back to back sweeps is impressive.
The Phillies magic number is 148 to clinch a home wild card game. It’s not too early to buy those playoff tickets.
#Phly Phillies Phly! Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of April 15, 2018
Lehigh Valley and Lakewood won. Reading and Clearwater lost. These Clearwater losses are getting tougher and tougher to watch.
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Lehigh Valley continued hitting, Reading came out of their off day without their bats, Clearwater found a way to lose again, and Lakewood lost late at home.
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Lehigh Valley and Lakewood got great pitching from Zach Eflin, Will Stewart, and their bullpens and posted victories.
Clearwater didn’t, although Blake Quinn was impressive in relief.
Reading was scheduled off.
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Lehigh Valley, Reading, and Lakewood posted victories.
Clearwater wasted a solid pitching performance by Connor Seabold and lost.
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Lehigh Valley couldn’t hold onto a one run lead and lost.
Reading couldn’t hold onto a one run lead and lost in extras.
Clearwater couldn’t hold onto a two run lead and lost in ten.
Lakewood fell behind early and lost the first game of a double header.
Lakewood opened up a two touchdown lead and won game two.
Here’s the affiliate scoreboard from MiLB. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 4/10/2018
