Lehigh Valley beat Rochester, 6-5. Franco? Franco? Well after getting rid of that dead weight, the IronPigs are 1-1 without Franco, 11-24 with. Just sayin’. A lot of guys not named Asche and Brown had multi-hit games – Canzler, McGuiness, Danks, and Phelps. Really, without Franco there’s little reason to check the ‘Pigs box score. J-Rod got the win with a 9 H and 3 R effort in 5.2, H-Ner gave got a hold giving up 2 R in a 2.1, and C-Jim got his first save. Oh, Asche and Brown each went 1-5. Brown not Asche with a fielding error. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 5/16/2015
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Box Score Recap – 5/15/2015
Lehigh Valley lost to Rochester, 5-4. They wasted a fine start by Seve Gonzalez who gave up one run in 6.0 innings. Colton Murray loaded the bases with nobody out in the bottom of the ninth. Seth Rosin came in an allowed all 3 inherited runners to score without recording an out, but he managed to not affect his own ERA. This is the resume of a reliever who is likely to be released someday soon. Dom Brown went 3-4. Cody Asche went 0-4. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 5/15/2015
Box Score Recap – 5/14/2015
Lehigh Valley came from behind to tie Rochester and win 6-5 in 11 innings. Adam Morgan got roughed up for all 5 Red Wing runs in 4.1 innings. The bullpen (Berken, Jimenez, Loewen, and Rosin) shut down the Red Wings with 4 hits and a walk over the final 6.2 innings. Maikel Franco went 2-4 with 2 walks and a game-tying RBI single. Cody Asche went 2-6 with an RBI and was thrown out attempting to score from second on a single to left. Chase d’Arnaud went 3-5 and drove in the go-ahead run with a double. Rochester intentionally walked Franco to get to Dom Brown who popped up to end the inning. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 5/14/2015
Box Score Recap – 5/13/2015
Lehigh Valley lost to Columbus, 3-2 in 12 innings. Phillippe Aumont pitched a gem for 7.0 innings, allowing 5 hits, walking none, and striking out seven. He left with a 1-0 lead that Tyler Knigge couldn’t protect, blowing his second save of the season in the top of the ninth. Maikel Franco went 2-4 with a walk and a game-tying RBI in the tenth. Dom Brown went 1-5 with an RBI. Cosy Asche went 1-5. Logan Moore threw out 1 of 2 base stealers. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 5/13/2015
Box Score Recap – 5/12/2015
Lehigh Valley walks off against Columbus, 6-5, on Maikel Franco’s line drive, 2-run single with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth. David Buchanan pitched into the seventh – 6.2 IP, 10 H, 5 r, 3 ER, 0 BB, 4 K. Seth Rosin pitched perfect for 1.1 innings. Cesar Jimenez got the win after escaping his bases loaded situation in the ninth. Cody Asche played LF, went 2-2 with 3 walks, and committed no errors. Maikel Franco went 2-4 with a SF and 3 RBI. Dom Brown went 2-4 with a triple and 2 RBI. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 5/12/2015
Ailing Threshers Drop Series Opener to Charlotte; May 12, 2015
The Threshers lost to division-leading Charlotte in the first game of a double header, 8-2. As I type this, water from a heavy, between games downpour is ponding in foul territory in front of the left field stands. The start of second game is in doubt.
This is probably not a bad outcome for the Threshers. Although they outhit the Stone Crabs 11-10, they still looked to be suffering the after affects of a virus that attacked the coaches and players at the end of their recently completed road trip. Some media outlets had reported that the team had contracted food poisoning, but those stories were incorrect.
Continue reading Ailing Threshers Drop Series Opener to Charlotte; May 12, 2015
Asche Optioned to AAA
After Monday night’s game, Cody Asche was informed that he was being optioned to Lehigh Valley to learn how to play left field. No word on a corresponding move to fill the roster spot. Friday would be the earliest that we should expect Maikel Franco to be promoted.
Todd Zolecki broke the story here.
Box Score Recap – 5/11/2015
Lehigh Valley lost to Columbus, 6-2. Joely Rodriguez allowed 2 runs in 7.0 quality innings. IronPig pitchers issued no walks during the game. Jason Berken came on in relief in a tie game and gave up the go-ahead runs. Maikel Franco went 2-4 with his 4th home run. Dom Brown went 1-4 with a double, but was picked off second. The ‘Pigs managed only two other hits. Miny Mart is a member of the Clippers. At .165, it appears he can’t hit at AAA either. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 5/11/2015
Open Discussion: Week of May 11th
Here’s an open discussion thread so the minor league posts don’t get cluttered with Phillies’ talk and other topics.
Jonathan Papelbon made 2 appearances and finished 2 games this week, converting his one save opportunity. After 32 games, Papelbon has made 12 appearances, 11 games finished (6 saves, 5 non-saves).
Some other random stuff to light the fire –
- Chase Utley .116/.194/.221/.415 (lowest BA of any Phillies position player, 3 SP have higher BA – Hamels, Buchanan, and Billingsley)
- Hamels .273/.273/.273/.545
- Buchanan .167/.167/.333/.500
- Billingsley .333/.333/.333/1.667
- Billingsley has more HR (1) than Blanco, Hernandez, Herrera, Revere, Ruiz, Rupp, and Sizemore.
- Phillies .228/.282/.332/.614 (still the worst in NL)
- Although they have played more games than 9 NL teams. their 91 runs is the lowest in the league. Their 241 hits is tied for lowest with the division-leading Mets. They lead the league with 10 triples, but trail the league with 17 HRs.
- Their team ERA had been middle-of-the-road, but has now dropped to the bottom 4 in the NL. They have allowed the most hits (295) and the most walks (122). Opponents are hitting .272, only the Rockies’ .291 is higher.
- And, finally (it’s early but what the heck) the Phillies’.344 winning percentage is tied for the worst in baseball with the surging Milwaukee Brewers. They are one of five teams with a winning percentage below .400.
Box Score Recap – 5/10/2015
Lehigh Valley lost to Gwinnett, 9-1. Seve Gonzalez pitched well for 5.0 innings. Unfortunately he was in for 5.1 and came apart at the seams in the sixth. Maikel Franco went 1 for 4 in the 3-hole. Dom Brown went 1-4 out of the clean up position. Recently activated John Hester had 2 doubles in 3 at bats. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 5/10/2015
