Minor League Recap 5/8

Written by Greg Fertel | 08 May 2008

Scranton tops Charlotte, 5-4 (11 innings)

Jeff Marquez had a solid start, but was not helped by his defense. In 6 innings, the sinkerballer gave up 3 runs (1 earned) on 5 hits and no walks, while striking out 3. His groundout:flyout ratio was 7:7.
Dave Robertson did much better in his 2nd outing in Scranton, giving up just a walk in 2 innings of work, and striking out 1.
Alberto Gonzalez was 1 for 5.
Cody Ransom was 1 for 5 with a triple.
Eric Duncan, JD Closser and Matt Carson were each 1 for 4.
Bernie Castro was 1 for 3.
Brett Gardner was out of the lineup tonight, but pinch-ran and stole 3rd in the 11th inning, and scored the winning run.

Trenton over Erie, 7-2

Jason Jones got the start, giving up 2 runs on 5 hits and 3 walks in 5 innings, while striking out 3.
Anthony Claggett, in his 2nd outing since returning from injury, gave up just 1 hit in 3 scoreless innings, and struck out 1.
Kevin Russo was 1 fo r4 with a walk and a steal.
Austin Jackson was 1 for 4 with a walk, a double, and a strikeout.
Edwar Gonzalez was 2 for 5.
Jose Tabata was 1 for 3 with a walk to raise his average to .237.
Carlos Mendoza was 3 for 4 with a double.
Reegie Corona was 1 for 3 with a walk and a steal.

Tampa beats Brevard County, 4-2

Alfredo Aceves, the 25 year-old signee from Mexico, got the start. In 5 1/3 innings, he gave up 1 run on 1 hit and 2 walks, while striking out 6.
Mark Melancon gave up 2 hits and a walk in 2 1/3 innings, surrendering an unearned run and striking out 2.
Damon Sublett was 2 for 3.
Eduardo Nunez was 1 for 5.
Mitch Hilligoss and Josue Calzado were 1 for 4. Calzado also stole 2 bases.
Seth Cooper was 3 for 3 with a walk.
Tim Battle was 1 for 3 with a triple and a walk

Charleston defeats Asheville, 7-6 (13 innings)

Jason Stephens got the start and pitched very well, giving up just 2 hits in 5 shutout innings, while striking out 2.
Wilkins De La Rosa struggled, giving up 3 runs on 4 hits and 2 walks in 1 2/3 innings. He did strike out 4, however.
Chase Vacek pitched 1 1/3 perfect innings.
Abe Almonte was 0 for 1 before leaving for a pinch-hitter in the 3rd. I imagine he has some kind of injury, and will update when I find out.
Jesus Montero was 3 for 6 with a homer in the top of the 13th that drove in the winning run. He also caught all 13 innings, and was 0 for 3 in throwing basestealers out.
Braedyn Pruitt was 3 for 7.
Brian Baisley was 3 for 4 with 2 doubles and a walk.
Austin Krum was 3 for 5 with a walk.