Minor League Recap, 4/23

Written by Greg Fertel | 23 April 2007

I haven't had a chance to write the weekly recap yet. I'll probably get it up tomorrow morning. You can also look forward to a full Phil Hughes primer for Thursday. Scranton was off today. Trenton beats Connecticut 7-2

With Chase Wright gone, Trenton called upon my new favorite darkhorse Scott Patterson to make the start. He didn't disappointed, striking out 5 in 3.2 scoreless innings. He allowed three hits and no walks. The Yankees should consider promoting their 27 year old find to AAA.
Mike Gardner relieved Patterson. He pitched 3.1 innings of shutout baseball, striking out 6 and allowing just 2 hits. Gardner has been electric this season, pitching 10.1 innings with 17 strikeouts against 2 walks. He has allowed 3 runs (2.61 ERA) and an astounding 6.00 GO/AO ratio.
Jeff Kennard gave up 2 runs in 2 innings for the save.
Brett Gardner was 1-4 with a double and a walk. Another extra base hit, but his average is now down to .207.
Cody Ehlers went 2-4 with a double and an RBI. Ehlers has a 6 game hitting streak going, dating back to April 14th.
P.J. Pilittere went 1-3 with a walk and a double.
Justin Christian went 1-4 and stole his 7th base in 13 games. That's a 75+ pace.

Tampa beats Dunedin 5-4

Jose Tabata went 2-4. Hopefully this snapped him out of his slump. He also stole his 6th base, but was caught for the first time this season.
Colin Curtis went 2-3 with a home run and a walk. Good for him.
Francisco Cervelli went 2-3 with a walk and a stolen base. Posada's replacement? Maybe, but he'll get a full season at Tampa.
Anthony Claggett blew the save by allowing 2 runs in the 9th inning. He's only managed 1 strikeout in his last 5 and 2/3 innings.

Charleston beat Savannah 6-1

Lefty Mike Dunn got the start, and controlled the game for 7.2 innings, allowing only one run. He struck out 6 and allowed two walks. Dunn is only 21 years old, and Chase Wright's rise should tell us not to ignore lefties who find success in A-ball, even if it's late success.
Mitch Hilligoss went 1-4 with a double.
Seth Fortenberry went 1-3 with a triple and a walk.
Eduardo Nunez went 1-4 with a stolen base.
Wilmer Pino went 0-4. He's 5 for his last 32.
Josue Calzado went 2-4. For all the "five tool" hype he has, Calzado has hit just three extra base hits (all doubles) this season.