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The ‘Pigs wrapped up their three game series against Pawtucket this afternoon with a 7-2 loss, and are now 2-3 on their seven game home stand which concludes on Friday after two games against Scranton before traveling to Scranton for the weekend.  For the season, the ‘Pigs are 13-12 and in second place, two games behind division leading Syracuse in the Northern Division of the International League.

News and Notes: Pitcher Zach Eflin was scratched today after the rains came just after his warmup.  The game started 1:20 late and the Phils did not want to risk Eflin throwing after that kind of a delay.

–INF Darnell Sweeney had back to back multi hit games to snap a 1-23 slump, however still sits at just .217 on the year.

—Nick Williams is the only ‘Pigs OF with an assist.  He has 2.

—JP Arencibia has thrown out 5 of 9 would be base stealers.

–SS Ryan Jackson leads IL SS in fielding %.

–1B Tommy Joseph is hitting .372 over the last 11 games.

–OF Nick WIlliams is hitting .395 over the last week and a half, including a 2R walk off HR in the 10th inning on Tuesday night.

–Over his last 9 appearances, RP Edward Mujica has a ERA of 1.80 with 7 saves and has not allowed a walk since opening day.

–On Saturday, SP Alec Asher was just one out away from becoming the third pitcher in Lehigh Valley history to throw a one hit shutout.  Asher gave up a 2R HR with 2 outs in the 9th, however his first start since being called up from Reading was outstanding, (8.2IP 2H 2R 0ER0BB 5K).  Before being called up, Asher had a 3.20ERA in 4 starts for Reading.

‘Pigs Prospects: Mark Appel’s last start was last Friday and he looked good once again, taking a shutout into the 6th inning before leaving a one run game.  Appel has allowed runs in just 3 of the 24 innings he has pitched this year and is among league leaders in both wins and ERA (1.64).  Going back to last season, Appel has won his last seven decisions.

Andy Knapp is in a funk after starting very strong.  Over his last 10 games, Knapp is hitting just .158 and is just 1 for his last 16.  On the year Knapp is at .238/.329/44 with 3HR and 12RBI and has thrown out 2 of 12 would be base stealers.

Cam Perkins has hit safely in 15 of his last 16 games, hitting .379 over that time period.  Perkins has played all three OF positions this season, although CF has been a bit bumpy at times with Perkins having little experience there.

Next report: Thompson, Eflin, Joseph, Williams

‘Pigs Leaders: Hitting:Tommy Joseph is 8th in doubles (6) and third in HR(5); Cameron Perkins is 5th in triples (2); Tyler Featherston is 9th in SLG (.476) and 6th in AVG (.317)

Pitching:Mark Appel is 2nd in wins(3) and 7th in ERA (1.64); Zach Eflin is 3rd in wins (3) and leads the league in WHIP (0.76); Edward Mujica leads the league in games (11), saves(9)

Probables: Thur: Appel; Fri: Asher; Sat: Buchanan; Sun: Thompson

Transactions: Comings: Alec Asher (Promoted from Reading), Reinier Roibal (Promoted from Reading); Luis Garcia (demoted from Philadelphia), Severino Gonzalez (promoted from Reading)

Goings: Adam Morgan (Promoted to Philadelphia); COlton Murray (Promoted to Philadelphia); Hoby Milner (Re-assigned to Reading)

 

Box Score Recap – 5/3/2016

Box Score Recap

Only three of the affiliates were in action Tuesday.  In an odd coincidence, all three game outcomes were settled in ten innings.

Lehigh Valley (13-11) Beat Pawtucket, 6-4 in 10 innings.  Jake Thompson provided seven strong innings and left with a 4-1 lead.  The IronPigs’ bullpen blew a 4-1 lead in the 8th and 9th innings, but they came back to walk off in the tenth.  Cameron Perkins extended the inning with a 2-out single and Nick Williams followed with a game-winning home run. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 5/3/2016 →

Box Score Recap – 5/2/2016

Box Score Recap

Lehigh Valley (12-11) Lost to Pawtucket, 8-3.  David Buchanan pitched 4 scoreless innings before getting lit up.  Darnell Sweeney and Cedric Hunter had 5 of the IronPigs 7 hits. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 5/2/2016 →

2016 Draft Discussion, May 2nd

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Open Discussion: Week of May 2nd

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Box Score Recap – 5/1/2016

Box Score Recap

Lehigh Valley (12-10) Postponed, rain.  David Buchanan (0-1, 4.58 ERA) tomorrow against the Pawtucket Red Sox.

Reading (14-9) Lost to Portland 7-6.  The bull pen blew a 5-3 lead in the ninth, and a 6-5 lead in the tenth.  Rhys Hoskins homered.

  • Pinto – 6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 2 K.
  • Ramos – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 1 WP, 1 HBP.  Blown Save.
  • Bleich – 0.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K. Blown Save and Loss.
  • 4 runs were unearned, errors by Pinto, Hoskins, Brown, and Mora.
  • Quinn (.244) went 2-4 with a triple, 2 BB, and an RBI.
  • Marrero (.263) went 2-3 with 2 doubles, 3 BB, and an RBI.
  • Hoskins (.256) went 1-5 with a HR (5) , BB, and RBI.
  • Cozens (.259) went 2-4with a BB, RBI, and SB (6).
  • Valentin (1) and Quinn (3) were CS.
  • Moore (.167) went 0-3 with a BB and 3 K.
  • Jake Fox was the starting catcher.

Clearwater (16-8) Beat Lakeland 4-2.  Tyler Viza struck out a career-high 11 batters in 6.1, one-run innings.  Malquin Canelo belted his first home run.

  • Viza – 6.1 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 11 K, 91 pitches, 59 strikes, FB 90-92, t93, 94 mph.
  • Only 12 of 22 first pitch strikes (54.5%).
  • Victor Arano inherited 2 runners with one out and struck out 2 batters.
  • He benefited from a rarely called automatic strike that ended the inning.  The batter stepped out of the box, and didn’t return when directed by the umpire.
  • Joely Rodriguez also stranded 2 inherited runners.
  • Alexis Rivero earned his second save but gave up a lead off HR in the ninth.
  • Kingery (.275) went 2-4 with an RBI and SB7).
  • Sandberg (.308) went 2-4.
  • Tocci stole his fourth base.
  • Canelo (.234) went 2-3 with a HR (1) and RBI.
  • Tocci started in RF, Rodriguez in CF.
  • Rodriguez left the game during his at bat, Tocci moved to CF, Sandberg to RF, and Campbell entered the game and played LF.

Lakewood (6-16) Postponed, rain.  Double header tomorrow, Jose Taveras (0-1, 1.72) in game one and Franklyn Kilome (0-3, 15.83) in game two.

Here’s the affiliate scoreboard from MiLB.

 

Box Score Recap – 4/30/2016

Box Score Recap

Lehigh Valley (12-10) Beat Buffalo 3-2.  Alec Asher pitched great in his debut and got the win.  Edward Mujica nothced his seventh save.  Nick Williams, Andrew Knapp, and Alfredo Marte picked up RBIs. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 4/30/2016 →

Box Score Recap – 4/29/2016

Box Score Recap

Lehigh Valley (11-10) Lost to Buffalo 2-1.  Mark Appel went 5.1 innings (93 pitches) and gave up one earned run.  Edward Mujica took the loss.  Tommy Joseph continued his torrid hitting with 2 more hits. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 4/29/2016 →

Falter and Ortiz Lead de Armas’ Team to XST Win; April 29, 2016

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The Phillies traveled to the Blue Jays Spring Training Complex to play a pair of XST games today.  Bailey Falter started for Coach Roly de Armas and provided three solid, shutout innings.  Enger Jimenez had a couple RBIs.  And Jhailyn Ortiz picked up a couple of outfield assists as the Phillies won 5-1. Continue reading Falter and Ortiz Lead de Armas’ Team to XST Win; April 29, 2016 →

Box Score Recap – 4/28/2016

Box Score Recap

Lehigh Valley (11-9) No game scheduled.  Mark Appel (3-0, 1.62 ERA) is scheduled to start Friday.

Reading (13-7) No Game scheduled.  Alec Asher (1-2, 3.20 ERA) is scheduled to start Friday.

Clearwater (15-6) Beat Daytona and took two of three from the Tortugas.  The Threshers received five solid innings from John Richy in his first start after coming off the DL.  Cord Sandberg provided an early lead with his first home run of the season.  The Threshers broke a 1-1 tie with 4 runs in the sixth, making Richy the eventual game winner. Victor Arano and Alexis Rivero made the lead stand up, albeit not without some late innings drama. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 4/28/2016 →