The Pirates brought two teams to the Complex, so there were games on Ashburn and Schmidt Field. I watched the one on Ashburn because it has a scoreboard and offers better vantage points for observation. That didn’t matter much as Roy Halladay was on hand and I didn’t pay enough attention to the games. Continue reading XST Update: June 2, 2017
Box Score Recap – 6/2/2017
Lehigh Valley, Reading, and Lakewood lost on the road. Nick Williams hit his 11th home run and Mitch Walding hit 2 more, his fourth in the last two games.
Clearwater rallied to tie in the 9th and win in the 11th on Grenny Cumana’s first home run of the season.
Lehigh Valley Report
After an incredible 24-5 May, the ‘Pigs opened June with a 5-0 loss to Indianapolis last night, making them 36-17 on the year, and five games in front of second place Scranton in the Northern Division of the International League. The ‘Pigs are in Louisville this weekend before returning home for a six game home stand next week against Buffalo and Scranton.
News and Notes: With their 6-0 win on Wednesday, the ‘Pigs recorded their IL leading 8th shutout of the season.
–Pitcher Tom Eshelman was named IL Player of the month after his CG shutout on Wednesday against Indianapolis. Since April 18th, Eshelman is 6-0 with a 1.87ERA and an outstanding 0.82WHIP.
–Lehigh Valley leads the International League in both runs and homeruns.
–OF Dylan Cozens had his modest 6 game hitting streak snapped last night, however is hitting .379 over the last 7 games to go along with 5RS and 7RBI.
–After reaching base safely multiple times in five straight games, JP Crawford had that streak snapped last night with an 0-4. His average currently sits at .200 after an awful first 6 weeks of the season. Over the last 16 games, Crawford is hitting .290. Continue reading Lehigh Valley Report
Box Score Recap – 6/1/2017
Lehigh Valley was shut out as Hoby Milner’s 19.1 scoreless inning streak came to an end.
Reading pounded out a win with 5 HR including Scott Kingery’s 17th.
Clearwater took over first place in the division behind Wilson Garcia’s grand slam.
Lakewood couldn’t protect a 4-1 lead and lost, but Will Hibbs extended his scoreless string to 28 innings in 16 appearances. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 6/1/2017
XST Update: June 1, 2017
I picked a great day to return to the Complex to cover an XST game. Sixto Sanchez took the mound as the starter and pitched three innings. The day was further enhanced when Zach Green was inserted into the line up in the three hole as the DH. Continue reading XST Update: June 1, 2017
Jeff Singer Interview – 2017
This is the fourth in a series of interviews conducted by Steve Potter.
Minor League Spot Light : Jeff Singer
Box Score Recap – 5/31/2017
Lehigh Valley won as Tom Eshelman pitched a complete game shutout.
Reading won 2 games behind Tyler Viza’s shutout bolstered by 3 HR in the first; and Andrew Pullin’s walk off HR in the 13th inning in the second.
Clearwater rallied to win, Drew Stankiewicz hit a two-out, two-run, go-ahead home run.
Lakewood managed only four hits in a loss, Darick Hall accounted for all 3 runs. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 5/31/2017
Box Score Recap – 5/30/2017
Lehigh Valley scored a run in five different innings but fell short. Cameron Perkins was proficient at the top of the order again.
Reading lost in 11 innings on a 2-run HR served up by Miguel Nunez.
Clearwater lost in regulation. Randolph had 2 more hits.
Lakewood scored in 6 different innings and won behind Ranger Suarez. Trevor Bettencourt struck out 5 in 1.2 innings. Mickey Moniak homered.
2017 Draft Discussion: Week of May 30th
I have no updates of individual prospects, because I received another interesting submission from John Yarusinsky. It is a second mock draft that he did, and once again represents a lot of work. I appreciate this very interesting commentary and hope you enjoy it.
Thank you, John.
Box Score Recap – 5/29/2017
Lehigh Valley won again, Mark Appel pitched five shutout innings.
Reading ended its losing streak with a victory. Scott Kingery homered and Colton Murray struck out five in 2.2 innings of relief.
Lakewood pounded out 11 runs and 14 hits in a win. Henri Lartigue hit his first HR.
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