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Box Score Recap – 6/17/2017

Lehigh Valley won behind Eshelman’s strong start, Beato’s rebound, and Williams’ 14th.

Reading pulled away after being tied in the fourth.

Clearwater and the FSL are on their All Star Break, Jose Taveras selected to start.

Lakewood was one-hit for eight innings before Gamboa tied the game in regulation and won it in ten.  Sanchez pitched well, as did Llovera and Hibbs..

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Box Score Recap – 6/16/2017

Lehigh Valley got skunked in the top of the ninth.  Ugly dispersal of a 2-run lead.

Reading gave up 4 runs after the fifth inning and lost in a walk off.

Clearwater and the FSL are on their All Star Break, 8 Threshers selected.

Lakewood won behind JoJoRo’s 10 strike outs and 8 shutout innings.

And, the first post draft casualty was recorded when Alex Wojciechowski was released.

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Box Score Recap – 6/15/2017

Lehigh Valley scratched out just four hits in a loss.

Reading walked off with a victory.

Clearwater finally put some runs on the board to keep pace in the first half race.

Lakewood won behind another “Fanti-tastic” start.

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Austin Bossart Interview – 2017

This is the sixth in a series of interviews conducted by Steve Potter.

Minor League Spot Light: Austin Bossart

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2017 Post Draft Discussion

Here’s the final thread to continue talking about the 2017 First Year Player Draft.

The Phillies concluded their portion of the 2017 First Year Player Draft with picks 11 thru 40. Those selections, as well as the first ten,  are being tracked in our 2017 Draft Tracker. As signings are announced, the tracker will be updated.  Be sure to share any information and I will incorporate it into the tracker. Continue reading 2017 Post Draft Discussion →

Box Score Recap – 6/14/2017

Lehigh Valley was held scoreless after Tuesday night’s offensive explosion.

Reading came from behind to claim victory.

Clearwater dropped a double header in which they scored one run and allowed 5 unearned runs.  They likely cost themselves the first half race with 4 games remaining.

Lakewood scored 14 runs on 21 hits on their way to a lop-sided victory.

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2017 Draft Discussion: Day Three

Here’s the thread to continue talking about the 2017 First Year Player Draft.

With the 3:83 pick, the Phillies selected RHP Connor Seabold, Cal State Fullerton 

Seabold went 11-5, 3.01 during the season.  He struck out 120 and walked 22 in 122.2 innings. He is known for his command much like former Titan team mate Tom Eshelman. Here is some insight into the young man in an Orange County Register article. Continue reading 2017 Draft Discussion: Day Three →

Box Score Recap – 6/13/2017

Lehigh Valley rallied to win behind a stingy bullpen and a power surge led by four home runs and 6 doubles.

Reading shut down the opposition and won despite a couple ninth inning runs.

Clearwater scored a quick run and won the suspended game was restarted and won when rain brought it to an early end.

Lakewood scored early to support Medina’s shutout bid.

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Box Score Recap – 6/12/2017 (and a brief XST report)

Lehigh Valley and Reading were not scheduled on Draft Night.

Clearwater was suspended due to rain after the top of the third, wasting a Cole Irvin start.

Lakewood’s was the only game completed among the affiliates.  They lost a one-run game.

Roman Quinn has been reported to have arrived in Clearwater to rehab without surgery.

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2017 Draft Discussion: Day Two

Here’s the thread to continue talking about the 2017 First Year Player Draft.

With the 1:8 pick, the Phillies selected Adam Haseley, UVA – a 6’1, 185 lb, junior outfielder.  He turned 21 in April.  The following is from Baseball America –  Continue reading 2017 Draft Discussion: Day Two →