The GCL Phillies played and won the second game of the GCL Championship series. It was an exciting game that saw sloppy fielding gift the GCL Cardinals two unearned runs in the top of the first inning. The Phillies stranded runners early, but finally broke through in the fifth inning to take the lead. They held on and survived a Cardinals’ rally in the ninth to claim victory, tie the series, and force a deciding game. Continue reading Box Score Recap; Post Season – 9/6/2016
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Post Season Report Card–Starting Pitching–Lakewood, Williamsport, GCL
The post season report card series begins with a look at starting pitching at the lower levels of the organization. Grades are based on my expectations for the player entering the season against themselves, not against other players. Next up: Starting Pitching at LV, Reading and Clearwater
Lakewood
Harold Arauz, 21, Acquired from Houston in 2015; 19 starts; 6-6 with a 3.18ERA; 99IP 79H 24BB 85K; 4HR allowed; .216 opp avg; 1.04WHIP; .148 GO/AO; .215 vs LHH, .216 vs RHH, .190 opp avg last 30 days; 2.2BB/7.7K per 9; Arauz came into his own this year pitching very well throughout the year with the Phils trying to limit his innings in his first year of full season ball. Very consistent, good command and showed the ability to put hitters away. Grade: B+; 2017: Clearwater
Seranthony Dominguez, 21, Signed as a free agent in 2011; 13 starts between Williamsport and Lakewood; 6-3 with a 2.34ERA; 65.1IP 42H 24BB 65K; .185 opp avg; 1.01WHIP; 1.40 GO/AO; 3.3BB/9.0K per 9; For Lakewood: 10 starts, 5-2, 2.42ERA: .202 opp avg; 1.12WHIP; 3.7BB/9.3K per 9; Dominguez had an excellent progressing quickly to Lakewood and continuing with a string of excellent starts for the Claws. Walks need to come down a tick. Grade: A-; 2017: Probably will begin in Lakewood but could move to Clearwater quickly.
Tyler Gilbert, 22, Phils 6th round pick in 2015; 23 starts, 7-9 with a 3.98ERA; 131IP 136H 26BB 106K; 10HR allowed; .264 opp avg; 1.24 WHIP; 0.99 GO/AO; 1.8BB/7.3K per 9; .266 vs LHH, .263 vs RHH, .320 last 30 days; Overall a decent year for Gilbert who struggled and seemed to run out of gas towards the end of the year. He showed very good control this season but was very hittable at times. Grade: C+; 2017: CLearwater
Franklyn Kilome, 21, Signed as a free agent in 2013; 23 starts; 5-8 with a 3.85ERA; 114.2IP 113H 50BB 130K; 6HR allowed; .259 opp avg; 1.42 WHIP; 1.02 GO/AO; 3.9BB/10.2K per 9; .272 vs LHH, .247 vs RHH, .227 last 30 days; 2.77ERA; 1.22WHIP; .233 opp avg post all star break; Kilome really struggled during parts of the first half of the season, lacking confidence and command. He strung together a very nice second half to end the season on an up note and reemphasize he has lights out stuff when he is on. Grade: B-; 2017: Clearwater Continue reading Post Season Report Card–Starting Pitching–Lakewood, Williamsport, GCL
Box Score Recap – 9/5/2016
The regular season ended with Lehigh Valley, Reading, and Lakewood securing wins. Williamsport lost its final game. And the GCL Phillies dropped the first game of their three-game final series to the Cardinals.
David Buchanan (LHV) and Harold Arauz (LAK) closed out the regular season with stellar pitching efforts. Reading’s bash brothers hit tenth inning home runs to secure the Phils’ win. But, of course, how else would their regular season end. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 9/5/2016
Open Discussion: Week of September 5th
Here’s the open discussion thread for Phillies’ talk and other topics.
The Phillies went 0-6 against a couple of division foes last week. They were swept at home by the first place Nationals and the last place Braves. Their record stands at 60-76 (18-28 since the All Star break).
Things get better when they go on the road to play 3 games in Miami and 4 games in Washington. Seriously, the Marlins are fading in the wild card race and the Nationals are due to lose another game to the Phillies this season. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of September 5th
Box Score Recap – 9/4/2016
Lehigh Valley lost but Phil Klein pitched well again.
Reading was two-hit.
Clearwater won at Dunedin.
Lakewood won as Franklyn Kilome pitched up to everyone’s expectations Sunday.
Williamsport dropped a close one.
And, the GCL Phillies began the organization’s playoff run with a victory over the GCL Braves in the one-game semifinal series. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 9/4/2016
Box Score Recap – 9/3/2016
Lehigh Valley won behind Nick Pivetta’s five-inning, three-hit, shutout. Home runs by J.P. Crawford, Jesse Valentin, Cody Asche, and Cedric Hunter paved the way.
Reading clinched the division. Dylan Cozens hit his record-setting 39th home run.
Clearwater’s post season hopes fizzled in a loss to Dunedin despite a go-ahead home run by Jiandido Tromp in the bottom of the eighth.
Lakewood won behind Jose Taveras’ six-inning one-hitter.
Williamsport’s Ranger Suarez pitched a two-hit shutout into the sixth inning, and Will Hibbs allowed one hit the rest of the way in the Crosscutters’ win.
The GCL Phillies host the GCL Braves Sunday at noon in a one-game semifinal. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 9/3/2016
Box Score Recap – 9/2/2016
Lehigh Valley clinched the wild card behind Ben Lively’s six inning, no-hit masterpiece.
Reading wasted six shutout innings from Mark Leiter and lost to Trenton. They still only need one win this weekend in Trenton to clinch the division.
Clearwater kept their post season hopes alive with a victory over Dunedin behind Elniery Garcia’s seven-inning two-hitter. They must sweep their final three games against Dunedin to qualify for the post season.
Lakewood clinched the division with a win behind Seranthony Dominguez’ six shutout innings.
Williamsport beat Batavia behind Felix Paulino’s six, three-hit innings.
Sounds like a “pitching rich environment” in the organization.
The GCL Phillies’ game was pushed back to Sunday. They host the GCL Braves at noon in a one-game semifinal. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 9/2/2016
Box Score Recap – 9/1/2016
Lehigh Valley was eliminated from the division race but remains within one win of clinching the wild card. They wasted a great start by Anthony Vasquez last night.
Reading lost but needs only one win v. Trenton over a four-game weekend to clinch the division.
Alberto Tirado pitched masterfully as Lakewood won and crept closer to clinching the division.
One day after being eliminated from post-season play, Williamsport beat Batavia by a touchdown.
Clearwater’s game was postponed. They must sweep their final four games against Dunedin to qualify for the post season.
The GCL Phillies’ games were cancelled. They host the GCL Braves on Saturday at noon in a one-game semifinal. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 9/1/2016
Box Score Recap – 8/31/2016
Andrew Knapp’s home run has put Lehigh Valley within one win of clinching a place in the post season.
Dylan Cozens (38) led a five home run barrage as Reading stretched their narrow lead in the division race with a lop-sided victory.
Lakewood lost, but so did their only rival for the division. So, they are one game closer to clinching their division.
In spite of a victory, Williamsport was eliminated from post season eligibility.
Clearwater’s game was cancelled. They must sweep their final four games against Dunedin to qualify for the post season.
The GCL Phillies were rained out today, and tomorrow’s games have already been cancelled. The playoffs are scheduled to begin Friday. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/31/2016
Box Score Recap – 8/30/2016
The GCL Phillies clinched the GCL Northwest Division title and will begin the playoffs Friday with a one-game series against the GCL Braves.
Lehigh Valley remains in the lead for the wild card.
Reading maintained their narrow lead in the division race with a victory.
Clearwater swept a double header while Dunedin’s game was suspended.
Williamsport won but is still on the verge of elimination.
Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/30/2016
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