Box Score Recap – 8/8/2016

Box Score Recap

The stateside starters provided sound pitching as Clearwater, Lakewood, and Williamsport won.  Clearwater moved back into first place in the FSL North.

The Threshers were powered by Aaron Brown’s 3-run HR, and Derek Campbell’s two HR, a solo and a grand slam.

The BlueClaws got support from Damek Tomscha in the ninth and Grenny Cumana in the tenth.

And, the Crosscutters needed only a little help behind Felix Paulino’s masterpiece.  They got a solo HR from Darick Hall. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/8/2016 →

Open Discussion: Week of August 8th

Weekly Discussion

Here’s the open discussion thread for Phillies’ talk and other topics.

The Phillies completed a 4-2 week.  they took 2 of 3 from the Giants at home then flew to San Diego and took 2 of 3 from the Padres.  Their record stands at 52-61 (8-13 since the break).  The Phillies travel to Los Angeles for three games with the Dodgers (Urias, Maeda, Kazmir) then return home for a 9-game home stand that starts with the Rockies.

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Box Score Recap – 8/7/2016

Box Score Recap

Three of the organization’s four teams that played on Sunday won, and scored double digit runs while doing so.  They also received good starting pitching from Ben Lively (LHV), Nick Pivetta (REA), and Alberto Tirado (LAK); and good relief work from the Lehigh and Reading bullpens.  With all the run support, you would expect a lot of home runs from the usual suspects.  However, only Cedric Hunter, Andrew Pullin, and Gabriel Lino came through in that regard. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/7/2016 →

Around the System–Catcher

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Lehigh Valley

Andy Knapp, 24, Phils 2nd round pick in 2013; .269/.333/.395 in 324AB; 7HR 38RBI; 9%BB/24%K; .266 vs LHP; .270 vs RHP; .279 last 30 days; 83 games caught with 7 errors (.988); 13 passed balls; 14/42 CS(33%); Knapp’s offense has been consistent and his defense has been improving.

Logan Moore, Soon to be 26, Phils 9th round pick in 2011; .238/.303/.372 in 148AB between Reading and Lehigh Valley; 4HR 17RBI; 9%BB/28%K; .231 vs LHP; .255 vs RHP; .167 last 30 days; 45 games caught with 4 errors (.988); 0 passed balls; 16/38 CS (42%); Limited playing time but continued defensive excellence.

Reading

Jorge Alfaro, 23, Acquired from Texas in 2015; .290/.331/.460 in 328AB; 12HR 55RBI; 2SB; 5%BB/23%K; .229 vs LHP; .306 vs RHP; .294 last 30 days; 77 games caught with 3 errors (.955); 5 passed balls; 27/64CS (42%); Continued progress for Alfaro both behind the plate and with the bat.

Gabriel Lino, 23, Acquired from Baltimore in 2012; .220/.289/.299 in 164 AB between Clearwater and Reading; 2HR 8RBI; 7%BB/20%K; 48 games behind the plate with 9 errors (.978); 6 passed balls; 22/59 CS (37%).  Other than his good arm, Lino has shown regression in some areas and very limited progress in others. Continue reading Around the System–Catcher →

Box Score Recap – 8/6/2016

Box Score Recap

Lots of good good performances from our starting pitchers.

Adam Morgan fell just short of a complete game victory for Lehigh Valley.

Ricardo Pinto received no decision for his eight shutout innings in Reading’s loss.

Drew Anderson received no decision for his six shutout innings in Clearwater’s win.

Lakewood’s Tyler Gilbert tossed 7.2 one-run innings.

Williamsport’s JoJo Romero pitched five shutout innings.

The GCL Phillies’ Nick Fanti allowed one run in five innings.

Jesse Valentin and Josh Tobias hit their first HR at their new levels.  Rhys Hoskins hit #34. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/6/2016 →

Box Score Recap – 8/5/2016

Box Score Recap

Breaking News!  Altoona out homers Reading 1-0, Reading still wins!

Shane Watson took a no-hitter into the ninth for Clearwater.

Cole Irvin wins again for Williamsport.

Sixto Sanchez pitches five more scoreless innings, lowers ERA to 0.47. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/5/2016 →

Box Score Recap – 8/4/2016

Box Score Recap

Roman Quinn came off the DL as the Phillies made more than a dozen transaction moves Thursday.

Lehigh lost and dropped out of first place behind David Buchanan who pitched 4-hit ball for eight innings.  Unfortunately, that came after a 4-hit, 4-run first inning.

Reading beat Bowie behind a seven home run attack.  SEVEN.  Dylan Cozens had five RBI giving him 101 this season.  101.

Clearwater beat Dunedin to move into a tie for the FSL North Division.  Zach Coppola debuted with 2 hits.

Mark Laird debuted in Lakewood with 2 hits.

Both DSL teams won.  The Phillies2 team shutout the Red Sox2 team for the second consecutive day. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/4/2016 →

Box Score Recap – 8/3/2016

Box Score Recap

The Phillies placed Aaron Nola on the DL.  Lehigh’s starter, Phil Klien was called up to start in his place and they had to scramble to find a starter.  They called up a relief pitcher from Reading.  They lost and are tied with Scranton for the division lead.

Reading treated their fans to a power surge, courtesy of Dylan Cozens, Rhys Hoskins, and Jake Fox.  They coasted to victory over Bowie.

Clearwater’s Brandon Leibrandt made his season debut after spending the season on the DL in a loss to Dunedin.

Lakewood dropped a doubleheader scoring 1 run in each game.  Jose Pujols had their RBI in each game (and no strike outs).

The GCL Phillies raised their record to an organization best .706 winning percentage. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/3/2016 →

Box Score Recap – 8/2/2016

Box Score Recap

Lehigh Valley moved into sole possession of first place behind Ben Lively’s three-hit effort.

Reading’s Nick Pivetta was strong after a first inning home run.

Felix Paulino and Scott Harris didn’t allow an earned run in Williamsport’s loss.

And, the GCL has another gifted pitcher in Mauricio Llovera.  (Plus some video of lanky Kyle Young.) Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/2/2016 →

Lehigh Valley Report

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The ‘Pigs won Game One of their four game battle for first place with Scranton in a decisive manner last night 7-1 and continue their series at Coca Cola Park tonight. The ‘Pigs have been scalding hot, going 15-3 over their last 18 games and have won 19 of their last 24 games to move one game ahead of Scranton for the lead in the Northern Division of the International League.  The ‘Pigs continue their home stand with 3 more against Scranton and 3 against Rochester over next weekend.

News and Notes: Lehigh Valley is at an all time franchise high of 25 games over .500 currently.

–After a 20-10 June, Lehigh Valley went 20-9 in July to record their “winningest” month of all time.

–RP Luis Garcia set the all time Lehigh Valley record for saves (33) with his save last Saturday night, passing Scott Mathison. Garcia has been pitching well, unscored upon in his last 8 games while also improving his command at the same time.

–Over his last 12 games, Michael Mariot has allowed just 1ER in 13.1 innings.

—Darnell Sweeney left the game on Sunday with an ankle injury.  Unknown how serious it is.  He has not been placed on the DL but did miss Mondays game.

–Since being sent down from Philly, Adam Morgan is 4-0 with a 3.00ERA.

—David Buchanan was named IL Pitcher of the Week last week and has won four consecutive starts, during which he has allowed just 2ER in 29IP, lowering his ERA from the high 4’s to 3.82 Continue reading Lehigh Valley Report →