Minors Recap, 7/28

Scranton defeated by Durham, 4-2

• Josh Towers got the start, giving up 2 runs on 6 hits and a walk in 7 innings, while striking out 7.
• Damaso Marte took the loss, giving up 2 runs on 3 hits (2 left the yard) in 1 2/3 innings, and striking out 3.  The strikeouts indicate that his stuff is likely good, but the 2 home runs indicate that he has some work to do still.
• Kevin Russo, Shelley Duncan, John Rodriguez, and Chris Stewart were 1 for 4.
• Ramiro Pena was 0 for 4.
• Austin Jackson was 1 for 4.
• Yurrell de Caster and Juan Miranda were 1 for 4 with a double.
• Colin Curtis was 2 for 4.

Trenton falls to Harrisburg, 2-1

• Jason Stephens started, giving up a run on 7 hits in 3 1/3 innings, and fanning 2.
• Humberto Sanchez struck out 2 and gave up a hit in 2 2/3 scoreless.
• Austin Krum was 2 for 3 with 2 walks.
• Reegie Corona was 0 for 5.
• Eduardo Nunez was 3 for 4 with a double.  The 22 year-old shortstop is hitting .297 on the season.
• Jesus Montero was 2 for 4 with an RBI double, raising his average to .306.
• Chris Malec was 1 for 4.
• James Cooper was 2 for 4 with a double.

Tampa tops Charlotte, 8-5 (11 innings)

• Craig Heyer started, giving up a run on 5 hits in 4 innings, and striking out 4.
• Tim Norton gave up 2 runs on 4 hits in 2 innings, and struck out 2.
• Brad Rulon was the winner, striking out 3 in 3 scoreless innings, while giving up a hit and walking 2.
• Dan Brewer was 2 for 6, and was caught stealing.
• Matt Cusick was 2 for 5 with a double.
• Austin Romine was 1 for 5 wtih a triple
• Damon Sublett was 2 for 4 with a triple and 2 walks.
• David Adams was 2 for 6 with a double and a triple.
• Walter Ibarra was 3 for 5 with a double.

Charleston falls to West Virginia, 4-1

• After being no-hit in yesterday’s game, the Riverdogs mustered just 1 hit today.
• Cory Arbiso took the loss, giving up 4 runs (2 earned) on 8 hits and 2 walks in 6 2/3 innings, and struck out 5.
• Neall French had the only Charleston hit, going 1 for 3.
• It is worthy of note that Brandon Laird and Corban Joseph, 2 of Charleston’s hottest hitters, did not play today.  I’m not sure if this was just a routine day off (likely) or a possible precursor to a deadline deal for a 5th starter.

Staten Island shuts out Hudson Valley, 3-0

• Arodys Vizcaino started for the Yankees, and got the win.  In 5 1/3 shutout innings, the 18 year-old gave up 1 hit and 4 walks, and struck out 4.  He ERA on the season is 2.54, very good for anyone, but especially an 18 year-old pitching against older competition.
• Zoilo Almonte was 3 for 3 with a double, a homer, and a walk.
• Neil Medchill was 0 for 4.
• Luke Murton was 1 for 4.
• DeAngelo Mack was 1 for 4 with his 3rd homer of the season.
• Kelvin Castro was 1 for 3.
• Rob Lyerly was 1 for 3 with a double.

GCL Yankees defeat Pirates, 3-2

• Jose Ramirez started, giving up 2 runs (1 earned) on 5 hits and 2 walks in 4 innings, while striking out 3.
• Eduardo Sosa was 0 for 3 with a walk.
• Jose Toussen was 1 for 4.
• Kelvin de Leon was 1 for 4 with a double and 2 strikeouts.
• Kevin Mahoney was 2 for 4 with a double.
• Jose Mojica was 1 for 4.
• Ramon Flores was 0 for 3 with 2 strikeouts, was caught stealing, and had an outfield assist.
• Yunior Tabares was 1 for 2.

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