David Robertson pitched the first (scoreless) inning against Louisville, and John Maine took over. Bats lead 2-1 in the third with one hit, a single by Rhinehart. Russell Branyan drove in the Scranton/WB run against Sean Gallagher.
David Robertson pitched the first (scoreless) inning against Louisville, and John Maine took over. Bats lead 2-1 in the third with one hit, a single by Rhinehart. Russell Branyan drove in the Scranton/WB run against Sean Gallagher.
It's now 5-2 SWB after three.
Not a good day for Louisville pitching. Collectively, Gallagher, Judy and Fisher have given up 10 hits and 7 walks, while striking out just 3 in 7 innings. This has led to 9 runs, 8 of them earned. None of the pitchers were effective. Offensively, the Bats have put 7 runs on the scoreboard. Felix Perez has homered. Willie Harris has two hits and two runs scored. Mike Costanzo also has two hits, including a single and a 3-run jack. He has scored one run and knocked in three. Rojas and Rhinehart also have safeties and scored a run.
Mike Costanzo has flourished since returning to AAA:
18AB 5RS 6H 4RBI 8BB .333BA .538OBP .556SLG 1.094OPS.
Last edited by texasdave; 06-12-2012 at 02:25 PM.
Costanzo's RBIs came on a 3-run HR.
Russell Branyan is 3-4 with 2 doubles and 4 RBIs.
Last edited by mace; 06-12-2012 at 02:26 PM.
Bats lose 9-7.
At least they've been scoring a few runs the last several days. That's a development.
Justice French had a rough first inning and Bakersfield (first game of a DH) trails 2-1 in the second. D'Anna doubled.
Stockton is apparently fluent in French. It's now 5-1 after two.
The Bakers string together a bunch of singles, score four times in the third, and are now tied 5-5.
The first seven guys in the Bakersfield lineup are 1-2.
Last edited by mace; 06-12-2012 at 03:24 PM.
The Blaze stopped hitting at that point, lost 9-5.
Game two shortly.
Jaren Matthews launched one in the second. Josh Smith two scoreless frames so far. Blaze lead 1-0.
Smith's handsome line through four: 4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K.
Hamilton has been picked off and caught stealing. Learning day.
Edit: Actually, it was the same play. He was picked off, then broke for second and was thrown out.
Last edited by mace; 06-12-2012 at 06:13 PM.
Hamilton was caught again. More important, I suppose, he's 3-4. Theo Bowe, batting behind him now, has two more hits.
It's 4-0 after six (7-inning game) . . . As I type that, Josh Smith loses his shutout on a home run . . . And now it's over, 4-1.
Smith: 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 9 K. He's been looking good.
Dayton lost 6-4. Buckley homered. Gerson struggled, although he K'd 8 in 5 IP.
With four games remaining, the Blaze have a magic number of 1 to become the first half champion of the Northern division. First half carries more weight as it guarantees a spot in divisional playoffs. Second half winner has to win a mini series to get there.
I hope Billy Hamilton isn't around to play in those playoffs. AA or traded by then.Originally Posted by RED VAN HOT
Attended 1976 World Series in my Mother's Womb. Attended 1990 World Series Game 2 as a 13 year old. Want to take my son to a a World Series Game in Cincinnati in my lifetime.
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