International League ( AAA ) - Lehigh Valley 7 (25-25) Buffalo 3 (24-27)
Allentown, PA - Coca-Cola Park
Summary :
Buffalo used three singles, a hit batter and a fielding error to plate three first inning runs.
Jim Haley homered in the second inning.
Jordan Qsar homered in the fourth inning.
Simon Muzziotti walked in the fifth inning, stole second, went to third on a fly out and scored on a sac fly by Jordan Qsar.
Jake Cave walked in the seventh and went to third on a single by Simon Muzziotti. Muzziotti stole second base, Jordan Qsar was intentionally walked. Jim Haley singled to score two runs.
Esteban Quiroz singled in the eighth, went to third on a single by Vimael Machin and scored on a passed ball. Machin later scored on a wild pitch.
On the Hill :
An opener game, Luis Ortiz started. Trey Cobb worked a perfect second inning, Christopher Sanchez served in a bulk relief role and pitched very well, six innings, no runs, two hits, four walks, seven strikeouts. Erich Uelmen closed it out by pitching the ninth.
At the Bat :
Jim Haley had three hits including a home run. Jordan Qsar homered and Jake Cave doubled and walked twice. Simon Muzziotti singled, walked twice and stole two bases. Esteban Quiroz had two hits.
Link to Boxscore : https://www.milb.com/gameday/bisons-vs-ironpigs/2023/05/28/723455/final/box
Did Ya Know?
“Weston Wilson came into today’s game 12th in the IL this month in OPS (1.085) with eight homers (t-2nd) and 26 driven in (t-1st). He's walked 19 times and has also added five doubles and a walk-off homer on May 24 while riding a 10 game hitting streak.” - from Media notes supplied by Sam Jellinek - Iron Pigs Manager of Broadcasting and Media Relations
Eastern League ( AA) - Reading 3 (18-26) Harrisburg 0 (22-22)
Reading, PA - FirstEnergy Stadium
Summary :
Johan Rojas homered in the first inning.
Nick Podkul homered in the sixth inning.
Johan Rojas hit his second home run in the seventh inning.
On the Hill :
Josh Hendrickson was outstanding, five innings pitched, no runs, three hits, one walk and seven strikeouts, his best outing of the season to date. Matt Seelinger pitched two innings, two hits, no walks and two strikeouts. Adam Leverett pitched the 8th inning, one hit allowed. Tyler McKay closed it out, one hit, one walk, one strikeout.
At the Bat :
Johan Rojas hit two home runs. Matt Kroon had two hits and Nick Podkul homered.
Did Ya Know?
“After two hits last night and a home run today, Nick Podkul has now reached base in 16 straight games, which is the most for an R-Phil this season. Carlos De La Cruz has reached in 15 games and McCarthy Tatum isn’t far behing with 10 games. Reading has also hit home runs in eight straight games, which is a season-long streak of long balls as well.” - from Media notes supplied by Jake Starr - Fightins Media Relations and Press Box Manager
South Atlantic League ( High A ) - Jersey Shore 3 (22-20) Aberdeen 1 (20-24)
Aberdeen, MD - Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium
Summary :
Wilfredo Flores and Nick Ward singled in the third inning, Ward was forced out at second on a ground out by Caleb Ricketts. Ricketts stole second base. Marcus Lee Sang singled to score two runs.
Aberdeen got their first hit of the game in the 5th inning, a triple by Isaac De Leon. He scored on a single by Jacob Teter.
Marcus Lee Sang walked in the 6th inning, moved to second on a wild pitch, to third on a balk and scored on a single by Andrik Nava.
On the Hill :
Alex Garbrick opened and pitched one and two third innings allowing only one base runner, a hit batter. Carlos Betancourt went three and one third innings, one run, two hits, one walk, four strikeouts. Tristan Garnett and Jason Ruffcorn each pitched a scoreless inning, both only allowed one walk. Sam Jacobsak pitched a scoreless 8th inning. Matt Russell pitched a scoreless ninth inning to close the victory.
Web Gem :
Left fielder Marcus Lee Sang robbed a home run in the fifth inning with a leaping grab over the wall - outstanding play 👏
At the Bat :
Nick Ward had two hits. Marcus Lee Sang singled and walked and had two RBIs.
Did Ya Know?
“The BlueClaws have been one game over .500 five times this season. With the win today it’s the first time they are two games above .500. The BlueClaws are over .500 at least 20 games into the season for the first time since 2018, when they reached the South Atlantic League Championship Series.” - from Media notes supplied by Greg Giombarrese - BlueClaws Director of Communications
Florida State League ( Low A ) St Lucie 3 (13-31) Clearwater 2 (31-13) - 10 innings
Port St Lucie, FL - Clover Park
Summary :
Junior Tilien doubled for St Lucie in the first inning and scored on a single by Jacob Reimer.
Gabriel Rincones Jr doubled in the seventh inning and scored on a rocket double off the right field wall by Jordan Viars. Jordan Dissin singled to center field to score pinch runner Emaarion Boyd.
St Lucie loaded the bases in the bottom of the seventh on a single and two walks. A sac fly scored a run to tie the game. Wesley Moore did a great job getting out of the inherited jam by retiring all three batters he faced.
The game went into extra innings tied at two apiece.
The Mets loaded the bases in the bottom of the 10th with a hit batter and infield single. A sac fly scored the walk off game winner for St Lucie. It marked their first series win of the season.
On the Hill :
Estibenzon Jimenez was very good, he pitched five innings, one run, four hits, two walks and four strikeouts - 70 pitches. He lowered his season ERA to 2.82 in 22 1/3 IP. Wesley Moore pitched two scoreless innings, no hits, one walk and three strikeouts.
Web Gems :
Left fielder Cade Fergus relayed to shortstop Bryan Rincon who threw home to nail a runner trying to score in the first inning. Right fielder Gabriel Rincones Jr made a diving catch in the fifth inning, Cade Fergus made an acrobatic twisting shoulder length catch on a drive in the sixth inning.
At the Bat :
Jordan Dissin had two hits (single & double) and walked. Gabriel Rincones Jr and Jordan Viars each doubled.
Link to Boxscore : https://www.milb.com/gameday/threshers-vs-mets/2023/05/28/729930/live
Did Ya Know?
“Justin Crawford had his third three-hit game of his career yesterday, it was also his fifth multi-steal game.” - from Media notes supplied by Josh Sperber - broadcast voice of the Clearwater Threshers
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Christopher Sanchez, Jim Haley, Tyler McKay, Estibenzon Jimenez, Josh Hendrickson, Carlos Betancourt & Johan Rojas - photos by Cheryl Pursell, George Youngs Jr & Michael Dolcemascolo
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