Recap: The BlueClaws have hit the ground running in the second half, racing out to an 8-2 record which leaves them atop the SAL North. Overall, they are 50-30, the best record in the SAL by 4 1/2 games. In personnel notes, Matt Way goes up, Trevor May comes down, and Nick Hernandez looks to be two to three weeks away from returning (turns out he had a frayed labrum). I’ve seen two recent reports on Jarred Cosart–the Asbury Park Press reports he’s shut down for two-to-three weeks, then will begin a throwing program, while csnphilly reports he is getting an MRI on his elbow.
Category Archives: 02. Org Reports
Williamsport Weekly Report
Williamsport, 7-9, T-5th in the NYPL Pinckney Division
The Crosscutters had a rough week, going 2-5, including a sweep at the hands of the State College Spikes. They now sit in a tie for last place, but trail the division leaders by only 2 games.
Williamsport and GCL Weekly Report
It’s that time of year again. The draft has ended and the short-season leagues in Williamsport and Clearwater have started. The Crosscutters and GCL Phils are giving us our first looks at some new prospects. After the first week plus of games, both teams sit tied for the lead in their respective divisions.
Lakewood Weekly Report (6/14-6/20) Plus First Half Review
Recap: The BlueClaws went 5-2 on the week en route to clinching the SAL North first half title with Sunday’s win. Jonathan Singleton led the way with two home runs and 5 RBI on Sunday to back a decent start from Brody Colvin. The week caps a stretch that saw the ‘Claws win 16 of their last 21. As an aside, last week’s column noted that Sebastian Valle’s two-HR game last week was the first since 2006–turns out I’d gotten that information from a bad source and Derrick Mitchell actually had been the last to do it in 2008. I can say, with a fairly high certainty, that Singleton’s two-HR game Sunday was the first for the ‘Claws since Valle’s last week.
Continue reading Lakewood Weekly Report (6/14-6/20) Plus First Half Review
VSL Early Season Update
We are now about one third done with the 2010 Phillies VSL season and we are starting to get a picture of the strengths and weaknesses of the squad. The Phillies stand at 12-12 so far, tied for 3rd place in the 7 team league. They trail the league leading Mariners by 2.5 games. The Phillies have a relatively young offensive squad and a veteran pitching staff. The young hitters, led by IF/C Willans Astudillo are holding their own, putting up a team OPS of .684. The pitching staff is even better, though they are led by several older pitchers. Continue reading VSL Early Season Update
‘Pigs Weekend Update
A good weekend for the IronPigs, a statement that has not been made often. See below for game reviews, notes and transactions.
Thursday–Brian Mazone (4-6), Oscar Villarreal, and Mike Zagurski combined on a 3 hit shutout as Lehigh Valley blanked Scranton 2-0, opening a four game series Thursday evening. Mazone went six very strong innings, giving up just two hits, and Zagurski earned his first save of the year, pitching a scoreless ninth, striking out 2. The ‘Pigs runs came in the third when the red hot Andy Tracy (10) smashed a 2 run homer. John Mayberry was 3-4 with a run scored, while Melvin Dorta added 2 hits and a stolen base. Continue reading ‘Pigs Weekend Update
Lehigh Valley Weekly Report
Lehigh Valley is now 25-40, and in last place of the Northern Division of the International League, 13 games behind division leading Syracuse. ‘Pigs leaders thru 6/15 include: Hitting: Cody Ransom, 8th in AB’s (243), 7th in runs (40), 3rd in HR’s (15), 6th in RBI’s (46), 3rd in strikeouts (77); Andy Tracy is 2nd in Walks (43) and 3rd in OBP (.405); Rich Thompson is tied for 6th in SB’s (14). Pitching: Andrew Carpenter is tied for 5th in Wins (6); Nate Bump is tied for 5th in Wins (6), 6th in ERA (2.73), tied for 3rd in starts (13) and 4th in IP (79); Brian Mazone is tied for 3rd in starts (13) and 7th in IP (75); Scott Mathieson is 5th in saves (12); Joe Savery is tied for 7th in HR allowed (10) and 6th in walks (32). Continue reading Lehigh Valley Weekly Report
Lakewood Weekly Report (6/7-6/13)
Recap: The ‘Claws are surging going into the final week of the SAL first half, going 4-1 and moving ahead of Hickory and into first place in the SAL North. Sebastian Valle led the way with a monster power week, while the starting pitching was consistently good across the board. Their record has improved to 37-26. They close out the first half with seven games at home, including three with Lexington then four with Kannapolis.
‘Pigs Weekend Update
The weekend summary for Lehigh Valley along with some notes and a transaction.
Friday–The Lehigh Valley streak of not having won a series all season remains intact after their 8-4 loss to Toledo on Friday evening. The four game series was split. Toledo scored two in the first inning off of starter Brian Mazone, however the ‘Pigs bounced back with a run in the 2nd on a Willy Taveras RBI single. Toledo scored single runs in the 3d and 4th, making it 4-1. Again, the ‘Pigs stayed in the game with a Dane Sardinha Sac Fly in the 4th and an RBI double by Cody Ransom is the 5th that made the game 4-3. Mazone left after six, with no decision (6IP 9H 4R 3ER 0BB 5K). An RBi single by Ransom tied the game, but Lehigh Valley relief pitchers had a rough night with Ryan Vogelsong (2-4) taking the loss after giving up a run in the 8th. Toledo added three in the ninth off of Oscar Villarreal. Big nights offensively for Willy Taveras (2-4,r,rbi, sb), Cody Ransom (3-5, 2b, 2rbi), Dane Sardina (2-3,r,rbi), Brian Bocock (3 hits) and Neil Sellers (2 hits). Continue reading ‘Pigs Weekend Update
Lehigh Valley Weekly Report
A 3-3 week for Lehigh Valley (note: the second game of the doubleheader Thursday is not included), leaving Lehigh Valley at 23-36, in last place of the Northern division, 11 games behind division leading Syracuse.
‘Pigs league leaders thru 6/9/10–Hitters: Cody Ransom is tied for 8th in runs (34) tied for 3rd in homers (12),3rd in k’s (71),and 7th in RBI’s (37); John Mayberry is tied for 8th in runs (34), and tied for 10th in homers (9); Andy Tracy is 2nd in walks (37) and ninth in OBP (.391); Rich Thompson is tied for 6th in sb’s (14). Pitchers: Nate Bump is tied for 3rd in wins (6) , tied for the league lead in starts (12), is leading the league in IP (73)and is 6th in ERA (2.71); Andrew Carpenter is tied for 9th in wins(9); Brian Mazone is tied for the league lead in starts (12); tied for 5th in HR allowed (9) and is 10th in the league in IP (69); Scott Mathieson is 5th in the league in saves (11); Ryan Vogelsong is 10th in the league in k’s with 57. Continue reading Lehigh Valley Weekly Report
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