International League ( AAA ) - Durham 7 (1-1, 37-40) Lehigh Valley 2 (1-1, 35-40)
Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham, NC
Summary :
Ruben Cardenas singled in the second inning, he scored on a double by Cal Stevenson.
Three singles scored a run for Durham in the second inning.
Former Phillie Curtis Mead hit a long home run in the third inning. René Pinto hit a two run home run.
Johan Rojas singled in the 5th inning on a swinging bunt down the third base line, he stole second base and then scored on a single by Buddy Kennedy.
Three singles scored a Durham run in the 5th inning.
Kameron Misner homered for Durham in the sixth. A single and double scored a run in the seventh.
At Bat : 2 R, 9 H, 3 BB, 11 K’s
Johan Rojas had two hits (singles), two stolen bases and scored a run. Ruben Cardenas (two singles) and Cal Stevenson (single & double) each had two hits.
On The Hill : 7 R, 15 H, 3 BB, 8 K’s
Freddy Tarnok opened and pitched 2.1 innings - 2 R, 5 H, 0 BB, 3 K’s - 48 pitches - 32 strikes. Taylor Lehman went 2/3 of an inning - 2 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 17 pitches - 8 strikes. Ricardo Pinto pitched 4 innings - 3 R, 7 H, 1 BB, 4 K’s - 76 pitches - 49 strikes. Andrew Bellatti pitched an inning - 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 0 K’s - 14 pitches - 9 strikes.
Notes :
The Durham broadcaster made a very practical and prudent statement about highly touted RHP Shane Baz who started the game for the Bulls. He said that returning from TJ surgery (Baz had his surgery in September of 2022 and returned to game action with Durham on 5/4/24) is very rarely a straight line back but rather more of a zig-zag of ups and downs as the pitcher both learns how to pitch again and his body reacts to doing so. We should keep that in mind with expectations for our hurlers who will be making similar returns next season (aka Andrew Painter) - it’s not going to be a back on the hill and the magic quickly returns - in fact in the ten years I’ve been writing about baseball I can’t recall anyone who’s ever done that with many having secondary setbacks and return stints on the IL while attempting to come back. It indeed takes time and is a zig-zag recovery process for everyone.
The IronPigs liner tonight included three former Rays and Durham Bulls players (Jim Haley, Ruben Cardenas and Cal Stevenson). The starting nine tonight for LHV had seven players who have spent prior time in the big leagues.
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
Tyler Gilbert recorded his first save of the year on June 19. It was his first save since 2019, when he had two during his first stint as an IronPig. In the intervening years, Gilbert managed to get traded twice, MiLB rule 5'd, signed a MiLB FA, and throw a no-hitter for the Diamondbacks in his first career start. Just four days later, Gilbert notched his second save of the season on Sunday, his first season with multiple saves since 2019. - Media Notes
Eastern League ( AA ) - Bowie 3 (1-1, 33-37) Reading 2 (1-1, 32-38)
First Energy Stadium, Reading, PA
Summary :
Marcus Lee Sang singled in the first inning and scored on a home run by Otto Kemp.
A double and two singles scored a run for Bowie in the second inning.
Jud Fabian homered for Bowie in the third inning. A single, double and sacrifice fly scored a 6th inning run.
Daniel Harper warmed up to pitch the ninth inning but the umpire disallowed him from participating in the game as he wasn’t on the lineup card.
Trevor Schwecke walked to lead off the bottom of the ninth.
On The Hill : 3 R, 8 H, 0 BB, 8 K’s
Matt Osterberg pitched 5.1 innings - 3 R, 7 H, 0 BB, 3 K’s - 97 pitches - 65 strikes. Konnor Ash pitched 1.2 innings - 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 3 K’s - 21 pitches - 14 strikes - one of two inherited runners scored. Zach Haake pitched a perfect frame - 1 K - 12 pitches - 6 strikes. Andrew Schultz pitched an inning - 0 R, 1 H, 1 HB, 0 BB, 1 K - 15 pitches - 9 strikes.
Defensive Notes :
Catcher Andrick Nava threw out two would be base stealers at second base, he’s much improved as a defender and has worked very hard to be so.
At Bat : 2 R, 5 H, 4 BB, 13 K’s
Otto Kemp had two hits (single & HR) with two RBIs. Trevor Schwecke singled and walked twice.
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
Carson Taylor stayed red-hot with two hits, a run, a home run and three RBI on Tuesday night. Since June 18, Taylor is slashing .409/.458/.591, with a 1.049 OPS. He added five runs, one double, one home run and seven RBI. Last week was highlighted by a four-hit perfomrnace on Friday night, which was the second four-hit game of Taylor’s career, with the last coming on June 22, 2021, when he was with Great Lakes in the Dodgers’ organization. Taylor’s 53 RBI on the season lead the Eastern League and all of Double-A. His other Eastern League ranks are: 4th AVG (.304), 4th OBP (.395), 2nd SLG (.526) and 2nd OPS (.921). - Media Notes
South Atlantic League ( High A ) - Jersey Shore 6 (3-2, 41-30) Greensboro 1 (3-2, 42-28)
Shoretown Ballpark, Lakewood, NJ
Erick Brito singled in the first inning, advanced to second on a ground out by Justin Crawford and scored on a single by Keaton Anthony.
Greensboro scored in the fourth on a single, fly out and single.
Erick Brito and Justin Crawford hit back to back bloop doubles to score a run in the 8th, Brito’s down the right field line and Crawford’s down the left field line - both hits had exit velocities in the mid 50’s 🤓 - it’s not always how hard ya hit ‘em but where.
Jordan Dissin singled to center field to score Crawford. Emaarion Boyd singled, Troy Schreffler tripled to score two runs. Zach Arnold singled to score a run.
On The Hill : 1 R, 4 H, 3 BB, 14 K’s
Estibenzon Jimenez pitched four innings - 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 4 K’s - 57 pitches - 41 strikes, he retired the first nine batters he faced in order. Trey Dillard pitched 1.2 innings - 0 R, 1 H, 3 BB, 3 K’s - 40 pitches - 23 strikes. Andrew Baker was dominant - 1.1 IP - retired all four batters faced - 3 K’s - 20 pitches - 13 K’s - He was 98-99 mph with his fastball tonight - also showed the wipeout slider. In his last 7 outings he’s pitched 8 innings - 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB and 13 K’s 🔥👀. Andrew Walling also impressed - threw a really effective cutter and slider tonight - 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 4 K’s.
At Bat : 6 R, 12 H, 2 BB, 4 K’s
Erick Brito had two hits (single & double) and scored twice. Keaton Anthony had two hits and a walk, he had an RBI. Zach Arnold and Emaarion Boyd each had two hits (singles). Justin Crawford and Aidan Miller each doubled. Troy Schreffler tripled.
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
George Klassen’s five hitless innings on Saturday night earned him South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week and marked the
fifth time a BlueClaw has thrown at least five hitless innings since the team became a High-A affiliate in 2021: Mitch Neunborn (twice, 8/31/23 vs ABD and 8/17/23 vs ASH), Tyler McKay (six innings on 8/14/21 at HV), and Kevin Gowdy (six innings on 6/24/21 at BRK). Klassen was a 6th round pick last year out of the University of Minnesota. He has struck out 13 in nine innings over two games with the BlueClaws. - Media Notes
Florida State League ( Low A ) - Bradenton 8 (4-1, 33-38) Clearwater 7 (1-4, 44-27) - ten innings
BayCare BallPark , Clearwater, FL
Summary : Noon Game
A walk and triple scored a run for Bradenton in the second inning.
Bryson Ware walked in the sixth inning and advanced to second on a single by Jordan Viars. Devin Saltiban replaced Ware as a pinch runner as Bryson had fouled a pitch off the top of his left knee during his AB and was noticeably hobbled attempting to run thereafter. A groundout moved both runners up a base, a wild pitch then scored Saltiban.
Bradenton scored six runs in the 8th inning on three home runs - Shalin Polanco and Javier Rivas hit solo shots while Axiel Plaz hit a grand slam.
Jordan Viars walked in the ninth inning, Pierce Bennett singled. Dakota Kotowski singled to score Viars. Kehden Hettiger and Diego Gonzalez walked - a run scored on a wild pitch. Lou Albrecht hit his first professional home run to score three runs! AJ Shaver went back to back to tie the game!
The game went into extra innings tied at seven.
A fly out to center field allowed the Bradenton placed runner to advance to third, he then scored on a wild pitch. Brandeb
On The Hill : 8 R, 8 H, 5 BB, 12 K’s
Luke Russo was very good - seven innings pitched - 1 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 9 K’s - 81 pitches - 57 strikes. Combined with his last start he has 12.1 innings pitched - 1 R, 7 H, 3 BB and 14 K’s 🔥👀. Saul Teran faced three batters without recording an out - 3 R, 2 H, 1 BB - 9 pitches - 3 strikes. Jose Peña Jr pitched an inning - 3 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 K’s - 22 pitches - 13 strikes. Luis Avila pitched two innings - 1 unearned R, 1 H, 1 BB, 0 K’s - 33 pitches - 15 strikes.
At Bat : 7 R, 9 H, 5 BB, 12 K’s
Kehden Hettiger and Pierce Bennett each had two hits (singles). Jordan Viars singled and walked twice. Lou Albrecht and AJ Shaver homered.
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
Last night Mavis Graves struck out ten for the fourth time this season. Jared Thomasstole second in the sixth for his first career stolen base. - Josh Sperber - Clearwater Threshers Broadcaster
Dominican Summer League - Phillies Red 15 (5-12) Cardinals 13 (9-8)
Cardinals Complex
Summary :
Adrian Garcia singled in the first inning, two walks loaded the bases. Samuel Estevez singled to score two runs.
The Cardinals scored four in the first on a home run, walk and three singles.
Maylerson Casanova and Yadimir Fuentes singled to start the third inning, Jalvin Ariaswalked. Meylin De Leon scored a run on a sacrifice fly. Samuel Estevez singled. Ibrahim Ruiz was hit by a pitch to score a run. Renair Manrique doubled to score two runs. Brahian Silva singled to score another.
Jalvin Arias singled in the fourth inning, Meylin De Leon reached on a throwing error. Samuel Estevez doubled to score a run.
Ibrahim Ruiz hit a sacrifice fly to score a run. Renair Manrique doubled to score another.
A hit batter, two stolen bases and a throwing error scored a Cardinal run in the 4th.
Adrian Garcia and Maylerson Casanova singled in the 5th. After a groundout advanced them both Jalvin Arias singled to score two runs.
A triple and ground out scored a run for the Cardinals in the 5th.
Adrian Garcia singled to score Samuel Estevez (singled) in the 6th inning.
The Cardinals plated five runs in the 6th on a walk and five singles. They scored twice in the 7th on a walk, double, single and sacrifice fly.
Samuel Estevez and Renair Manrique singled in the 8th, they scored on a triple by Adrian Garcia.
On The Hill : 13 R, 14 H, 4 BB, 9 K’s
Gerardo Lopez pitched three innings - 4 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 2 K’s. Naiker Velazquez went 2.2 innings - 7 R - 4 earned, 6 H, 1 BB, 3 K’s.
Zuher Yousuf pitched 2.1 innings - 2 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 4 K’s. Naoel Mejia went a perfect inning to close it - line-out, ground-out and pop-out.
At Bat : 15 R, 19 H, 3 BB, 12 K’s
Samuel Estevez was 5 for 6 (four singles & double - four runs scored, three RBIs). Adrian Garcia was 4 for 6 (three singles & triple - two runs scored, three RBIs). Renair Manrique was 3 for 5 (single & two doubles - three RBIs). Maylerson Casanova had two singles and a walk - he scored three runs. Jalvin Arias had two hits (singles) and a walk, he scored twice and had two RBIs.
Dominican Summer League - Phillies White 11 (7-10) Arizona Black 5 (5-11) - seven innings
Diamondbacks Complex
Summary :
The Phillies scored seven runs in the first inning - after a walk and fielding error put two runners on Jose Marchan hit a three run home run. Jorge Julio doubled. Yhoan Escolona walked and Josueth Quinonez singled. Freiderman Aguilera walked to force in a run. Santiago Prado hit a sacrifice fly to score another. A ground out by Denilson Aguila scored a run and a double by Jose Familia scored another.
Arizona scored a run in the bottom of the first on a double & single.
Denilson Aguila singled in the fourth inning, stole second - went to third on a wild pitch and scored on another wild pitch.
Arizona scored two runs in the fifth inning on a single, double and sacrifice fly.
Two walks, a ground out and passed ball scored a run for the Phillies in the sixth. A walk followed by a double by Jorge Julio scored another run. Yhoan Escolona singled to score one more.
Arizona scored a run in the 6th on a walk, wild pitch and single. They scored another in the seventh on a triple and wild pitch.
On The Hill : 5 R, 12 H, 3 BB, 5 K’s
Eliecer Bata pitched 4.1 innings - 3 R, 8 H, 1 BB, 3 K’s. Jorge Guzman went 1.2 innings - 1 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 2 K’s. Edwin Castillo pitched an inning - 1 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K’s.
At Bat : 11 R, 7 H, 9 BB, 8 K’s
Jorge Julio hit two doubles. Jose Familia doubled. Jose Marchan hit a three run home run.
System Transactions :
Jersey Shore : RHP Eiberson Castellano placed on the 7-day IL (retroactive to 6/24).RHP Alex Rao transferred to the Full-Season IL (6/25/24).
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