Rhys Hoskins’ 30th home run and 94th RBI weren’t enough for Reading.

JoshTobias went 4-4 for Clearwater in a losing effort.

Lakewood’s Franklyn Kilome rebounded from a two-run first inning to shut down Augusta in a strong effort. Zach Coppola had four hits as the lead off hitter.

Bailey Falter pitched a solid five innings (one ER) in a Williamsport loss.

And, Brandon Liebrandt pitched six shutout innings for the GCL Phillies in a game they eventually lost. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/28/2016 →

MLB has posted their Mid-Season Top 30.  Lots of movement and new faces.  I was most surprised, I think, by Jake Thompson’s drop from two to five.  Dylan Cozens moved up to seven.

Lehigh’s Ben Lively posted a quality start against Syracuse.

In Reading, the bats came alive.  Scott Kingery, Jorge Alfaro, Dylan Cozens, and Jake Fox led a 14-hit, 11-run attack behing Ricardo Pinto’s five shutout innings.

Luke Leftwich had a quality start for Clearwater in a losing effort.  Josh Tobias made his High A debut.

Daniel Brito reached base four times for the GCL Phillies scoring twice.

Down in the DSL, Sandro Rosario DSL1 and Rafael Carvajal (DSL2) pitched well as starters.
Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/27/2016 →

Reading’s loss prevented an organizational sweep among the affiliates.  Williamsport’s and the Rookie League’s pitchers held opponents to two runs and ten hits in five games.  They featured a no-hitter, 2 one-hitters, a two-hitter, and 4 shutouts.

In Lehigh, Cedric Hunter hit two home runs and Nick Williams had 3 RBI in game one. Adam Morgan struck out seven in five innings, and Darin Ruf hit his 13th home run in game two.

Reading got back-to-back, solo home runs from Jorge Alfaro and Dylan Cozens

Jinadido Tromp continued his recent assault on FSL pitching with his fourth home run in six games.

Jose Pujols hit his 19th home run for Lakewood.

Williamsport’s Ranger Suarez no-hit the Auburn Doubledays in game one.  Felix Paulino had his second consecutive good start in game two.

The GCL Phillies two-hit the Tigers behind Mauricio Llovera, Kyle Young, and Jordan Kurokawa.

Roimy Mendoza and Steiner Carmona combined to one-hit the Marlins for the DSL Phillies.

Denny Martinez and Victor Sobil combined to one-hit the Mets for the DSL Phillies2.
Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/26/2016 →

There was a lot of activity as several transactions were conducted.  Jesse Valentin and Scott Kingery were both promoted, no accompanying move yet for Clearwater.

Roman Quinn made his first rehab start in Clearwater.

With all the rain outs, there were only a few good performances to report.  Tyler Viza tossed a two-hitter over seven innings for Reading.  Rhys Hoskins hit his 29th home run.

Nick Fanti picked up his third win for the GCL Phillies, this one in relief..

17-year old catcher Rafael Marchan is probably deserving of some notice.  He had another productive game for the DSL Phillies2 and has kept his average well over .300 for about two weeks now after roughly 80 at bats. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/25/2016 →

The organization’s top five affiliated teams played and won on Sunday.  The day’s best performances included David Buchanan’s four-hit, shutout over 6.1 innings for Lehigh Valley.  Darin Ruf hit 2 home runs.

Anthony Vasquez pitched a complete game for Reading.  Andrew Pullin had 3 hits, Jake Fox hit a home run.

Austin Bossart paced Clearwater early, driving in his first three Threshers’ runs of season. Zach Green contributed a two-run homer run.

In Lakewood, Grenny Cumana’s 4 hits led their 14-hit attack.  “C” Randolph had 3 RBI.

Williamsport’s JoJo Romero tossed shutout innings, Luis Encarnacion hit a home run, and Arquimedes Gamboa drove in the game-winning, walk off run. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/24/2016 →

Today’s best performance was turned in by Sixto Sanchez for the GCL Phillies.  He one-hit the GCL Tigers in his six innings.  Video included below.

Lehigh Valley’s Nick Williams hit his 10th HR.

Reading’s Andrew Pullin  had a two-hit game.

In Clearwater, Mitch Walding had three hits. Derek Campbell hit his 9th HR.

Lakewood’s Tyler Gilbert allowed one run on four hits and no walks in six innings.

Williamsport’s Blake Quinn struck out seven in 3.1, no-hit, relief innings. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/23/2016 →

As though Dusty Wathan is trying to fuel the Gallo-Cozens debate from yesterday, Dylan Cozens started in center field for Reading and threw out a runner at home.

Cameron Perkins had 3 RBI for Lehigh Valley.

Rhys Hoskins and Andrew Pullin homered for Reading.

Drew Anderson battled through some difficuties and posted a combined 3-hit shutout in a 6-inning game in Clearwater.

Jose Pujols hit his 18th HR for Lakewood.

Williamsport’s Adonis Median shutdown Batavia on three hits through six innings. Arquimedes Gamboa hit his 2nd HR in support.

Brandon Leibrandt started for the GCL Phillies, and a couple guys NOT named Ortiz hit home runs. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/22/2016 →