9/16/25 : Minor League Roundup
- Steve Potter
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Last week of 2025 minor league roundups.
International League (AAA) - Syracuse 4 (43-27,74-71) Lehigh Valley 3 (39-30,85-58)
Allentown, PA - Coca-Cola Park
At Bat : 3 R, 7 H, 5 BB, 11 K’s
Felix Reyes had three hits (two singles & two run HR). Aidan Miller homered, walked twice and stole his 57th base of the season. Christian Arroyo had two hits (singles).
On The Hill : 4 R, 7 H, 3 BB, 7 K’s
RH Alan Rangel - 5 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 0 BB, 3 K’s - 80 pitches - 54 strikes
RH Ryan Cusick - 1 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 21 pitches - 12 strikes
RH Lucas Sims - 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 HB, 0 BB, 1 K - 18 pitches - 10 strikes
RH Phil Bickford - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 K - 30 pitches - 17 strikes
RH Michael Mercado - 1 perfect IP, 1 K - 9 pitches - 6 strikes
Defensive Gem :
Shortstop Aidan Miller made a great relay catch and across the bag throw on a 4-6-3 double play to end the eighth inning.
Late Inning Role ?
Johan Rojas singled in the ninth and stole second base - a late inning pinch running role might be a possibility for the big league playoffs 🤔.
Boxscore Link :
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
BLUE RIBBON 'PIGS: The 'Pigs tied the record for most wins in franchise history with their 85th on Sunday. At 85-57, they got to the mark quicker than the 2016 team, who won their final game (#143) to get to 85. This year's 'Pigs needed just 142 games. With five wins this week, they could become the first IL to 90 wins since Norfolk won 90 in 2023. The ‘Pigs are also leading the race for best record in the IL (full season) by a game over Jacksonville, which would be the first time since 2018 they finish the year with the league's best record. - Sam Jellinek - Manager, Broadcasting & Media Relations - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
System Transactions :
Lehigh Valley : INF Felix Reyes and INF Erick Brito transferred from Reading. The Phillies placed INF Edmundo Sosa on the 10-day IL with a right groin strain (retro to 9/13). To fill his spot on the 28-man roster, INF Rafael Lantigua contract selected by Phillies. To make room on the 40-man roster, OF Brewer Hicklen was DFA’d.
Just A Feeling :
The Phillies are going to be the 2025 World Series Champions
Happy Day, Happy Baseball ⚾️
Aidan Miller’s 1st AAA level HR - photo by Cheryl Pursell
Felix Reyes celebrates HR
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