Minor League Recap 8/23

Written by Greg Fertel | 23 August 2008

Scranton shuts out Lehigh Valley, 4-0

Chase Wright got the start and was dominant. In 7 innings of shutout ball, Chase scattered 5 hits and struck out 3. With the start, Chase lowered his ERA to 2.05 on the season.
Phil Coke and Scott Strickland each struck out a batter in their single innings of relief.
Justin Christian was 1 for 4.
Matt Carson was 2 for 4 with a triple.
Melky Cabrera was 2 for 3 with a walk.
Shelley Duncan was 1 for 3.
Eric Duncan was 0 for 3 with a walk.

Trenton beats Reading, 6-1

Victor Zambrano got the start and allowed a run (solo homerun) on 3 hits and a walk in 7 innings of work, striking out 6 in the process. He also had a 11-4 groundout-flyout ratio. Hmmmmm......maybe a Ponson/Rasner replacement in the near future?
Reegie Corona was 1 for 3 with a walk.
Ramiro Pena was 0 for 3 with a walk.
Frankie Cervelli was 2 for 4 with a double.
Cody Ehlers and PJ Pilittere were 2 for 4. Cody doubled.
Austin Jackson injured his back yesterday and was put on the DL. He'll be fine, so no worries.

Tampa's game vs Sarasota postponed due to rain. Game 1: Charleston pounds Columbus, 14-2 (7 innings)

Ryan Zink got the start and allowed a run on a homerun in 3 innings of work, striking out 5 in the process.
Craig Heyer allowed 2 hits but no further in his 3 innings of shutout relief.
Austin Krum was 2 for 4.
Mr. Hot Prospect Austin Romine was 1 for 4 with a double.
Jesus Montero was 3 for 4 and is now batting .322.
Brad Suttle was 0 for 4 with a walk.
Brandon Laird was 2 for 4.
Carmen Angelini was 2 for 3 with a walk.
Justin Snyder was 0 for 2 with 2 walks.

Game 2: Charleston defeated by Columbus, 8-6 (7 innings)

Dellin Betances got the start and regressed a bit from his previous string of quality starts. In 5 innings of work, Dellin allowed 5 runs on 9 hits and no walks, striking out 5 as well. Dellin's pitches were obviously too hittable.
Austin Krum was 2 for 4 with a double and a homerun, his 8th.
Brad Suttle was 0 for 4.
Jesus Montero was 0 for 3 with a walk.
Austin Romine and Brandon Laird were 2 for 4. Brandon doubled twice.
Justin Snyder was 2 for 3.
Carmen Angelini and Abe Almonte were hitless in their respective at bats.

Staten Island beats Vermont, 7-4

Cory Abisco got the start and allowed 3 runs on 2 hits and 2 walks in 3 innings of work, striking out 2.
Brad Rulon walked one and struck out 4 in his 2 innings of relief, lowering his ERA to .48 on the season.
Pat Venditte struck out the side for his 18th save of the season. His ERA stands at .98 for the season.
Dan Brewer was 1 for 4 with a walk.
Dave Adams was 0 for 4.
Brian Baisley was 1 for 5.
Jack Rye was 1 for 4 with a double.
Jahdiel Santamaria was 2 for 4.

GCL Yanks shutout and one hit by Blue Jays, 6-0

My boy Brett Marshall got the start and allowed a hit and struck out 3 in his 2 innings of work. Fun fact: I am exactly one month older than Brett.
Manuel Banuelos followed and was shaky. In his 3 innings of work, M.B. allowed 2 runs on 3 hits and 2 walks, striking out 2.
Arodys Vizcaino allowed 2 runs on 2 hits and 2 walks, striking out 3 in his 2 innings of work.
Zolio Almonte was 1 for 3.
Emerson Landoni, Corban Joseph, Jimmy Paredes, Neall French, Chris Smith, Garrison Lassiter, Chase Weems, and Alvaro Ramirez were hitless in their respective at bats. Corban walked once.