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 →

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 →

Lehigh Valley remains in the lead for the wild card in spite of a loss.

Reading maintained their narrow lead in the division race with a victory behind Ricardo Pinto.  Trenton kept pace.  Cozens picked up RBIs 115 and 116.

Clearwater’s game was suspended while Dunedin won and Dayton dropped two.

Williamsport lost and is on the verge of elimination.

The GCL Phillies maintained their slim lead over the Blue Jays as they approach the final end of season series between the two teams.  Fanti pitched well in his return to the rotation.  Moniak had two hits. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/29/2016 →

Lehigh Valley inched closer to a playoff berth behind Ben Lively’s solid start.

Reading maintained their narrow lead in the division race despite a shaky outing by their bull pen.  Jake Fox clobbered two home runs

Clearwater kept their slim, playoff hopes alive with a come back victory fueled by Jiandido Tromp.

Lakewood maintained their three game lead behind solid pitching by Jose Taveras and clutch hitting by Damek Tomscha.

Williamsport lost and several teams caught them for third position in a wild card race for one spot. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/28/2016 →

Lehigh Valley won behind Anthony Vasquez’ quality effort and reduced their magic number to clinch a playoff  berth to six.

Reading lost again.  They have lost six of their last seven games.  Good thing they’ve already clinched a playoff berth.

Clearwater won behind Will Morris and Zach Coppola and remain alive in their division race, barely.

Lakewood lost but still has a 3.0 game lead.  Their magic number is six.

Williamsport won but is 5.0 games back in the wild card race.  Their elimination number is four.

And, the GCL Phillies lost.  But they are very much in control of their own destiny.  And Kevin Gowdy returned to the mound in a short rehab appearance. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/27/2016 →

The two hottest teams in the organization won again behind strong pitching performances by Seranthony Dominguez for Lakewood and Mauricio Llovera for the GCL Phillies.  JoJo Romero pitched a strong six innings for Williamsport but the Crosscutters were unable to take advantage.  The most dramatic offensive highlight was Josh Stephen’s two-run home run that provided the late inning runs the Phillies needed to extend their winning streak to seven games. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/26/2016 →

The GCL Phillies, one of the youngest teams in the GCL, opened up a 2.0 game lead over the Blue Jays with their second victory in as many days over the team with whom they are contesting the division.  They received stellar pitching from Kyle Young, Jordan Kurokawa, Oskerlly Sanchez, and Tyler Frohwirth coupled with timely hitting from Mickey Moniak, Lenin Rodriguez, Jose Antequera, Nerluis Martinez, and Danny Zardon.  Total team effort.

Phil Klein pitched Lehigh Valley to an imporatnt win.  John Richy pitched Reading to a much needed win.  As did Elniery Garcia for Clearwater.

Alberto Tirado pitched the rampaging BlueClaws to another win as they remain atop their division.

Cole Irvin rounded out the role call of starters who pitched well.  Shoddy defense cost the Cutters 2 unearned runs. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/25/2016 →

Sixto Sanchez shone as the GCL Phillies took over sole control of first place.  Cole Stobbe and Rudolfo Duran homered in support.

Tyler Gilbert, Blake Quinn, and Scott Harris pitched a combined shutout for Lakewood. The BlueClaws hammered out 16 hits and 13 runs.

Featherston, Ruf, Lino, Quinn, and Canelo all homered in losing causes.

And, the 2017 Rule 4 Draft will be held on June 12, 2017 (a Monday). Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/24/2016 →

The big story today isn’t an individual performance, but rather a team performance.  The Lakewood BlueClaws lead their division by 3.0 games in the second half, and with last night’s win have a winning record for the first time this season.  As recently as seven weeks ago, they were still 14 games below .500 for the season.  Jan Hernandez hit 2 home runs in Tuesday’s game.

Also, the GCL Phillies are tied with the Blue Jays for first place and begin a home-and-home series with them today.  They finish the season against the Jays with another home-and-home next week.

Individually, Ben Lively pitched kinda good last night for Lehigh Valley.  Brandon Leibrandt and three relievers pitched a shutout for Clearwater.  And, Bailey Faltr laid the foundation for Williamsport. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/23/2016 →