Lehigh Valley won behind Anthony Vasquez’ quality effort and reduced their magic number to clinch a playoff  berth to six.

Reading lost again.  They have lost six of their last seven games.  Good thing they’ve already clinched a playoff berth.

Clearwater won behind Will Morris and Zach Coppola and remain alive in their division race, barely.

Lakewood lost but still has a 3.0 game lead.  Their magic number is six.

Williamsport won but is 5.0 games back in the wild card race.  Their elimination number is four.

And, the GCL Phillies lost.  But they are very much in control of their own destiny.  And Kevin Gowdy returned to the mound in a short rehab appearance. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/27/2016 →

The two hottest teams in the organization won again behind strong pitching performances by Seranthony Dominguez for Lakewood and Mauricio Llovera for the GCL Phillies.  JoJo Romero pitched a strong six innings for Williamsport but the Crosscutters were unable to take advantage.  The most dramatic offensive highlight was Josh Stephen’s two-run home run that provided the late inning runs the Phillies needed to extend their winning streak to seven games. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/26/2016 →

The GCL Phillies, one of the youngest teams in the GCL, opened up a 2.0 game lead over the Blue Jays with their second victory in as many days over the team with whom they are contesting the division.  They received stellar pitching from Kyle Young, Jordan Kurokawa, Oskerlly Sanchez, and Tyler Frohwirth coupled with timely hitting from Mickey Moniak, Lenin Rodriguez, Jose Antequera, Nerluis Martinez, and Danny Zardon.  Total team effort.

Phil Klein pitched Lehigh Valley to an imporatnt win.  John Richy pitched Reading to a much needed win.  As did Elniery Garcia for Clearwater.

Alberto Tirado pitched the rampaging BlueClaws to another win as they remain atop their division.

Cole Irvin rounded out the role call of starters who pitched well.  Shoddy defense cost the Cutters 2 unearned runs. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/25/2016 →

Sixto Sanchez shone as the GCL Phillies took over sole control of first place.  Cole Stobbe and Rudolfo Duran homered in support.

Tyler Gilbert, Blake Quinn, and Scott Harris pitched a combined shutout for Lakewood. The BlueClaws hammered out 16 hits and 13 runs.

Featherston, Ruf, Lino, Quinn, and Canelo all homered in losing causes.

And, the 2017 Rule 4 Draft will be held on June 12, 2017 (a Monday). Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/24/2016 →

The big story today isn’t an individual performance, but rather a team performance.  The Lakewood BlueClaws lead their division by 3.0 games in the second half, and with last night’s win have a winning record for the first time this season.  As recently as seven weeks ago, they were still 14 games below .500 for the season.  Jan Hernandez hit 2 home runs in Tuesday’s game.

Also, the GCL Phillies are tied with the Blue Jays for first place and begin a home-and-home series with them today.  They finish the season against the Jays with another home-and-home next week.

Individually, Ben Lively pitched kinda good last night for Lehigh Valley.  Brandon Leibrandt and three relievers pitched a shutout for Clearwater.  And, Bailey Faltr laid the foundation for Williamsport. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/23/2016 →

Grant Dyer and Jose Taveras pitched well for Lakewood as they swept a double header. Cornelius Randolph and Jose Pujols had 4 hits each on the night, and Pujols hit his 24th home run.  Randolph had four RBI, Pujols two.

Williamsport got excellent starts from Ranger Suarez and Felix Paulino, but dropped a double header.

Will Stewart turned in today’s GCL Phillies solid start.  Cole Stobbe and Malvin Matos hit home runs.

Mitch Walding hit his third home run in Reading’s loss. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/22/2016 →

Clearwater posted the only win in the organization on Sunday.  Reading lost, Lehigh Valley was cancelled, Lakewood was suspended, and Williamsport was postponed.

Drew Anderson tossed five shutout innings as four Threshers’ pitchers combined to throw a shutout.

Clearwater’s hitters posted season highs for runs and hits.  Chace Numata led the way with five hits.  Three different Threshers drove in three runs.  Herlis Rodriguez hit his first HR.

Roman Quinn hit a solo home run, and Andrew Pullin hit two solo home runs in Reading’s loss.

Cornelius Randolph had 2 hits and 3 RBI when the Lakewood game was suspended in the third inning. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/21/2016 →

John Richy, Will Morris, Seranthony Dominguez, JoJo Romero, Mauricio Llovera, and Victor Sobil turned in solid starting performances in victories for Reading, Clearwater, Lakewood, Williamsport, GCL Phillies, and DSL Phillies2.

Darin Ruf and Brock Stassi hit home runs in a losing effort for Lehigh Valley.  Josh Tobias went 4 for 4 in Clearwater.  Jose Pujols and Emmanuel Marrero homered for Lakewood. Evan Rogers and Brett Barbier homered for Williamsport.  Daniel Brito homered for the GCL Phillies.

And, Jhailyn Ortiz stole his 8th base in 10 attempts. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/20/2016 →