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8/16/24 : Minor League Roundup

International League ( AAA ) - Worcester 3 (21-21, 56-61) Lehigh Valley 0 (22-19, 56-58)

Polar Park, Worcester, MA


Summary :


Three walks, a double and ground out scored the only runs of the game for Worcester in the sixth inning.


At Bat : 0 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 7 K’s


Cody Roberts had two hits (single & double).


On The Hill : 3 R, 3 H, 8 BB, 8 K’s


Seth Johnson in his IronPigs debut was excellent - 5 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 3 BB, 4 K’s - 84 pitches - 45 strikes.  Andrew Bellatti pitched 1/3 of an innings - 3 R, 0 H, 3 BB, 1 K - 21 pitches - 9 strikes.  Dylan Covey inherited three runners - they all scored - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 22 pitches - 12 strikes. Griff McGarry went 2/3 of an inning - 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K’s - 13 pitches - 7 strikes- one inherited runner stranded.  Michael Mercado pitched an inning - 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s - 11 pitches - 9 strikes.


Did Ya Know 🧐 :


Darick Hall now stands alone as the 'Pigs franchise record holder for career homers with 70, after socking the record breaking dinger on July 20. Hall just drove in his 262nd career run, giving him the franchise mark in that category as well. - Media Notes


Eastern League ( AA ) -  Reading 10 (18-25, 49-62) New Hampshire 6 (14-26, 44-64)

Reading, PA - First Energy Stadium


Summary :


Reading scored five runs in the third inning - two on a double by Trevor Schwecke.


NH scored four runs in the fourth inning.


Marcus Lee Sang homered in the bottom of the fourth.


NH scored a run in the top of the 5th and another in the top of the 8th.


Reading scored four in the bottom of the 8th - three on a double by Erick Brito.


On The Hill : 6 R, 13 H, 3 BB, 14 K’s


Jean Cabrera went four innings - 5 R - 4 earned, 7 H, 1 BB, 2 HB, 5 K’s - 89 pitches - 57 strikes. Andrew Walling pitched two scoreless frames - 2 H, 0 BB, 5 K’s - 32 pitches - 22 strikes.  Wesley Moore pitched an inning - 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 16 pitches - 8 strikes.  Andrew Baker pitched an inning - 1 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 22 pitches - 12 strikes.  Daniel Harper pitched a scoreless inning - 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s - 15 pitches - 11 strikes.


At Bat : 10 R, 8 H, 3 BB, 3 K’s


Marcus Lee Sang singled and homered, had an RBI and scored twice. Trevor Schwecke had two hits (single & double) and two RBIs. Erick Brito doubled twice and had three RBIs.  Zach Arnold doubled.


Did Ya Know 🧐 :


Trevor Schwecke has turned in back-to-back strong performances against his former team in New Hampshire. He has turned in back-to-back multi-RBI performances. It is the first time this season that Schwecke has had multiple RBI on consecutive contests. - Media Notes


South Atlantic League ( High A )  - Jersey Shore 3 (22-24, 60-52) Winston-Salem 1 (23-23, 54-58)

Lakewood, NJ - Shoretown Ballpark


Summary :


Three walks loaded the bases in the fourth inning.  A single by Diego Gonzalez scored a run.


Aidan Miller hit a two run home run in the sixth scoring Hendry Mendez (HBP) ahead of him.


A fielding error, stolen base and single scored a run for WS in the seventh inning.


On The Hill : 1 R, 6 H, 1 BB, 5 K’s


Mitch Neunborn pitched 6.2 innings - 1 unearned R - 6 H, 3 BB, 3 K’s - 108 pitches - 63 strikes. Chuck King went 1.1 innings - 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K - 16 pitches - 13 strikes.  Jaydenn Estanista pitched a perfect inning to close it - 1 K - 11 pitches - 7 strikes.


At Bat : 3 R, 7 H, 7 BB, 5 K’s


Aidan Miller homered - he went 3 for 3, had two singles as well, two RBIs and a run scored.  Bryson Ware has two hits (singles). Jared Thomas and Trent Farquhar each walked twice.


Did Ya Know 🧐 :


Keaton Anthony had an eight game hitting streak snapped on Thursday but coming into tonight he is 12-33 with three doubles, a home run, and five RBIs (and four multi-hit games) in his last nine games.  He hit his first BlueClaws home run on August 6th (after hitting four with Clearwater). He signed as an NDFA from the University of Iowa in 2023 after three years with the Hawkeyes. - Media Notes


Florida State League ( Low A )  - Clearwater 5 (13-31, 56-54) Tampa 3 (21-22, 45-64 ) - ten innings

Clearwater, FL - BayCare BallPark


Summary :


Tampa scored two in the first inning on two walks and a single.


Carson DeMartini singled in the fifth and scored on a double by John Spikerman.


In the seventh Avery Owusu- Asiedu singled, Starlyn Caba walked and Dante Nori singled to load the bases.  Devin Saltiban singled to score two runs.


A walk and double scored a run for Tampa in the 8th.


Devin Saltiban hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th scoring placed runner Dante Nori ahead of him.


On The Hill : 3 R, 3 H, 6 BB, 11 K’s


Danyony Pulido went five innings - 2 R - 1 earned, 2 H, 4 BB, 6 K’s - 90 pitches - 48 strikes. Titan Hayes made his pro debut - a perfect inning - 1 K - 12 pitches - 7 strikes.  Tegan Cain made his pro debut - a perfect inning - 1 K - 16 pitches - 9 strikes.  A.J. Wilson made his pro debut - 1 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K -  22 pitches - 10 strikes.  Luis Avila pitched two scoreless frames - 0 H, 1 BB, 2 K’s - 22 pitches - 12 strikes.


At Bat : 5 R, 8 H, 5 BB, 10 K’s


Devin Saltiban had two hits (single & HR) and four RBIs.  John Spikerman hit two doubles and posted an RBI. Carson DeMartini singled and walked, stole two bases. Starlyn Caba walked and stole two bases.


Dominican Summer League - Phillies Red 8 (20-33) Rangers Blue 0 (24-27)

Phillies Complex


Summary :


Yonkelvin Polanco and Victor Cardoza singled in the 5th inning.  A wild pitch advanced them a base. Another wild pitch scored Polanco.  Renair Manrique doubled to score a run.  Adrian Garcia walked.  Cesar Mujica singled to score Manrique.  A wild pitch scored Garcia.


Victor Cardoza singled, Renair Manrique walked and Cesar Mujica singled to load the bases in the 7th inning.   Samuel Estevez reached on a fielding error on which two runs scored.  Yadimir Fuentes singled.  Leny Carela singled to score a run.  A wild pitch scored a run.


On The Hill : 0 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 11 K’s


Brad Pacheco went five innings - 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 6 K’s.  Alexander De Los Santos pitched three innings - 0 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 3 K’s.

Eligio Arias completed the shoutout - 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 K’s


At Bat :  8 R, 9 H, 4 BB, 12 K’s


Victor Cardoza had two hits (singles) and scored twice.  Cesar Mujica had two hits and a walk. Renair Manrique doubled.


Dominican Summer League - Phillies White 4 (25-28 ) Tigers2 2  (35-18)

Tigers Complex


Summary :


Josueth Quinonez singled in the second inning, a wild pitch advanced him to second and he scored when Santiago Prado singled.  Francisco Loreto singled to score Prado.


The Tigers scored twice in the  6th inning on a double, fielders choice, fielding error, ground out and sacrifice fly.


The game which was scheduled for seven innings went into extra frames.


Jorge Julio tripled to score placed runner Freiderman Aguilera in the top of the eighth.  Julio scored on a passed ball.


On The Hill : 2 R, 4 H, 2 BB, 9 K’s


Julio Polanco pitched five innings - 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 6 K’s.   Eduardo Robles pitched  three innings - 2 unearned R, 3 H, 0 BB, 3 K’s


At Bat : 4 R, 8 H, 2 BB, 14 K’s


Josueth Quinonez and  Santiago Prado each had two hits (singles).  Jorge Julio tripled.


Bridge League : Phillies 4 Jays 2 - Dunedin


I will report the details tomorrow


System Transactions :


Clearwater : RHP Tegan Cain transferred to the Clearwater Threshers from the FCL. RHP Titan Hayes transferred to the Clearwater Threshers from the FCL.  LHP A.J. Wilson transferred to the Clearwater Threshers from the FCL. C Brahian Silva placed on the Development List (retroactive to 8/15).  RHP Micah Ottenbreit placed on the Development List.


Happy Day, Happy Baseball ⚾️



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