The organization went oh-fer on Sunday. Ben Lively pitched well for the IronPigs. Each affiliate had one player knock a home run – LHV: Stassi (2), REA: Stankiewicz (1), CLR: W. Garcia (9), LAK: Hall (19), and WPT: Listi (2). Carlos Tocci had 5 RBI in a losing cause.
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Open Discussion: Week of July 23rd
The Phillies had a good week going 4-2, winning 2 series, and 5 of their last 7 games. They continue to have the have the worst record in baseball with a 34-62 record and a .354 PCT. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of July 23rd
Box Score Recap – 7/22/2017
Lehigh Valley cruised, Brandon Leibrandt won his 4th consecutive game, the Bash Brothers bashed.
Reading was defeated in a rain-shortened game..
Clearwater won as Harold Arauz bailed out starter Franklyn Kilome.
Lakewood won behind Adonis Medina’s gem, Darick Hall added an RBI to his league-leading 72.
Williamsport won, Connor Brogdon earned his first professional win.
The GCL Phillies split a double header. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/22/2017
Under the Microscope: Sixto Sanchez, by John Yarusinsky
Here’s another article from John Yarusinsky. John sent it to me soon after he watched Sixto Sanchez pitch against the Rome Braves on July 12th. I was hesitant to publish it. I didn’t want to fan the flames of “Sixto-mania”. But, it’s and introspective look at a remarkable young pitcher who turns nineteen next week (July 29th). Enjoy. Continue reading Under the Microscope: Sixto Sanchez, by John Yarusinsky
Box Score Recap – 7/21/2017
Lehigh Valley lost as Rhys Hoskins hit his 21st home run, Scott Kingery his fifth.
Reading won as Jose Taveras made his AA debut but didn’t figure in the decision.
Clearwater lost as Seranthony Dominguez made his long-awaited return.
Lakewood lost but Darick Hall picked up his league-leading 71st RBI.
Williamsport won, Connor Seabold notched his first professional win.
The GCL Phillies were postponed due to heavy morning rain. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/21/2017
Box Score Recap – 7/20/2017
Lehigh Valley crushed Durham in front of a lot of scouts.
Reading and Cole Irvin prevailed, Mitch Walding homered, as did rehabbing Howie Kendrick. Jose Taveras was promoted from Clearwater.
Clearwater wasted a fine pitching effort by Edgar Garcia.
Lakewood split a double header.
Williamsport won with Kyle Young on the mound. Colby Fitch hit his first professional home run.
The GCL Phillies couldn’t hold onto a 4-run lead. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/20/2017
Box Score Recap – 7/19/2017
Lehigh Valley won, Zach Eflin pitched well, Dylan Cozens got his 60th RBI.
Reading lost, Carlos Tocci raised his average to .310..
Clearwater and Lakewood were shut out.
Williamsport won by ten, Jake Scheiner had 4 RBI, Nick Maton had 4 hits.
Francisco Morales started a home game, and Ben Brown made his professional debut for the GCL Phillies. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/19/2017
Box Score Recap – 7/18/2017
Ranger Suarez made his second start since his promotion to the Threshers. He faced the Dunedin Blue Jays in both starts. This familiarity did not help the Blue Jays. Nor did the addition of top prospects Bo Bichette and Vlad Guerrero Jr. in the interim.
Suarez has held the Jays scoreless in ten innings. He has given up 8 hits, walked three, and struck out 17. The 21-year old lefty was particularly effective last night in Clearwater’s victory. More below. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/18/2017
Box Score Recap – 7/17/2017
Lakewood’s Nick Fanti no-hit Charleston and Henri Lartigue provided all the offense with his seventh HR.
Lehigh Valley beat Gwinnett with a 5-run ninth. J.P. Crawford hit his eighth home run.
Reading rushed out to a ten-run lead over New Hampshire.
The GCL Phillies rallied in the ninth only to let the game slip away in the bottom of the inning.
Clearwater and Williamsport were rained out.
Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/17/2017
Open Discussion: Week of July 16th
The Phillies began the post-All Star break exactly as they played before the break, losing twice as many games as they have won. The Phillies went 1-2 in a schedule shortened by the break. They continue to have the have the worst record in baseball. They have a 30-60 record and a .333 PCT. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of July 16th
