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9/4/24 : Minor League Roundup

International League ( AAA ) - Lehigh Valley 5 (29-28, 63-67) Buffalo 4 (23-36, 60-73)

Sahlen Field, Buffalo, NY


Summary :


A walk, wild pitch and two ground outs scored a run for Buffalo in the first inning.


Darick Hall hit a two run home run in the fourth inning scoring Buddy Kennedy (singled).  Jim Haley doubled, Cal Stevenson walked.  David Dahl doubled to score Haley, Stevenson was thrown out at third base.  Carlos De La Cruz hit a two run home run.


Buffalo scored a run in the fifth on a triple and double.  A walk, double and single scored two runs in the 8th inning.


At Bat : 5 R, 7 H, 6 BB, 10 K’s


Darick Hall had two hits (single, HR, walk, two RBIs) as did Buddy Kennedy (two singles).  Jim Haley doubled and Carlos De La Cruz homered.


On The Hill : 4 R, 7 H, 9 BB, 11 K’s


Mick Abel pitched 4.1 innings - 2 R, 3 H, 5 BB, 5 K’s - 89 pitches - 53 strikes.  Michael Mercado pitched 1.2 innings - 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 K’s - 32 pitches - 22 strikes.  Tyler Gilbert pitched 1.2 innings - 2 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 40 pitches - 26 strikes.  Zach Haake pitched 2/3 of an inning - 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 1 K - 15 pitches - 6 strikes.  Dylan Covey retired the only two batters he faced - 1 K - 6 pitches - 4 strikes - two inherited runners stranded.


Did Ya Know 🧐 :


Cody Roberts has started four consecutive games behind the plate for the 'Pigs, his longest run of play this season. Roberts had previously only started back-to-back games at catcher on July 19+20. Roberts played in just eight games thru the end of May, but since has played in 34 games. When Roberts starts at catcher, the 'Pigs are 20-10. - Media Notes


Eastern League ( AA ) - Reading 6 (25-34, 56-71) Erie 5 (32-26, 70-55)

FirstEnergy Stadium, Reading, PA


Summary :


A double, fly out and wild pitch/strikeout with the batter reaching base scored a run for Erie in the first inning, two singles afterwards scored another run.  Gage Workman and Liam Hicks hit two run home runs in the third inning.


Otto Kemp reached on a strikeout/wild pitch in the fourth inning and advanced to second on a throwing error.  He scored on a single by Marcus Lee Sang.


Gabriel Rincones Jr tripled in the 8th inning and scored on a sacrifice fly by Otto Kemp.


Erie scored a ninth inning run on a single, walk and single.


After Robert Moore singled, Zach Arnold reached on a force out in the ninth, Andrick Nava singled and Justin Crawford walked.  Aidan Miller singled to score a run.  Gabriel Rincones Jr singled to score a run. Carson Taylor drew a walk to score a run.  Otto Kemp reached on catcher’s interference for the walk off win!


On The Hill : 5 R, 7 H, 6 BB, 10 K’s


Christian McGowan pitched one inning - 2 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 26 pitches - 13 strikes.  Konnor Ash pitched two innings - 2 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 K’s - 42 pitches - 21 strikes.  Andrew Baker pitched two innings - 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 K’s - 27 pitches - 17 strikes.  Tristan Garnett pitched an inning - 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 K’s - 15 pitches - 7 strikes.  Cristian Hernandez pitched a perfect inning - 9 pitches - 7 strikes.  Daniel Harper pitched two innings - 1 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 2 K’s - 38 pitches - 23 strikes.


At Bat : 6 R, 11 H, 3 BB, 9 K’s


Justin Crawford had two hits (singles) and a stolen base, he also walked once.  Gabriel Rincones Jr had two hits (single &triple, RBI).  Robert Moore had two hits (singles).  Otto Kemp doubled and had two RBIs.


Did Ya Know 🧐 :


Justin Crawford turned in another stellar performance on Tuesday night. The Phillies No. 3 Prospect had three hits, two runs and two stolen bases. It was already Crawford’s sixth three-hit game in 31 contests for Reading so far, a mark that now leads the team. Crawford now owns 13-multi hit games over his 31 appearances on the season, meaning he has had two-plus hits in a game 42% of the time. - Media Notes


South Atlantic League ( High A )  - Jersey Shore 6 (33-29, 71-57) Aberdeen 2 (32-30, 66-62)

Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen, MD


Summary :


Emaarion Boyd singled in the first inning and went to third on a single by Trent Farquhar.  Keaton Anthony grounded out to score Boyd.


Jordan Viars singled in the second inning and scored on a double by Felix Reyes.  Luis Caicuto singled to score Reyes.


A walk and triple scored a run for Aberdeen in the third inning.  A triple and sacrifice fly scored a run in the seventh.


Luis Caicuto walked in the ninth, Troy Schreffler singled. Emaarion Boyd put down a sacrifice bunt to move them up.  Trent Farquhar singled to score two runs.  Keaton Anthony singled and Hendry Mendez walked, Jordan Viars singled to score a run.


On The Hill : 2 R, 7 H, 1 BB, 10 K’s


Jack Dallas opened and pitched three innings - 1 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 K’s - 41 pitches - 31 strikes. Estibenzon Jimenez pitched 2.1 innings - 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s - 25 pitches - 18 strikes.  Chuck King pitched 1.2 innings - 1 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 3 K’s - 36 pitches - 21 strikes.   Wen Hui Pan pitched an inning - 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K’s - 14 pitches - 8 strikes.  Paxton Thompson pitched a perfect inning - 2 K’s - 10 pitches - 8 strikes.


At Bat : 6 R, 13 H, 6 BB, 7 K’s


Troy Schreffler had two hits (single & double). Trent Farquhar had two hits (singles, two RBIs and a walk).   Keaton Anthony had two singles, a walk and RBI.  Jordan Viars had two singles and an RBI.  Felix Reyes doubled.


Did Ya Know 🧐 :


Coming into tonight’s game since the second half began on June 21st, Keaton Anthony is tops in the South Atlantic League in batting average at .342 among qualified hitters while third in on-base percentage at .403.  Hendry Mendez is third in OPS at .866. - Media Notes


Florida State League ( Low A )  - Clearwater (18-39, 61-62) St Lucie (22-37, 44-81)

BayCare Ballpark, Clearwater, FL - two games scheduled - one cancelled - rain


Game One :  St Lucie 4 Clearwater 3 - seven innings


Summary : completion of 9/3/24 suspended game


A single, two hit batters and a single scored two runs for St. Lucie in the first inning.


Starlyn Caba and Dante Nori walked to lead off the bottom of the first - they advanced a base on a balk and scored on a single by Eduardo Tait.


With one out in the top of the second inning the game went into weather delay.


The game was eventually suspended.  It was picked up at this point today.


Avery Owusu-Asiedu homered in the second inning.


A walk, single,  fielding error and single scored two runs for St Lucie in the third inning.


The game went into weather delay with one out in the bottom of the seventh.  It was eventually called.


On The Hill :  4 R, 7 H, 4 BB, 8 K’s


Matt Osterberg started (on rehab assignment from Reading) - 1.1 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 2 HB, 1 BB, 2 K’s - 34 pitches - 20 strikes.  Sam Highfill pitched 2.2 innings - 2 R - 1 earned, 4 H, 2 BB, 2 K’s - 54 pitches - 32 strikes. Reese Dutton continues to impress - 3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 4 K’s - 44 pitches - 27 strikes.


At Bat : 3 R, 5 H, 3 BB, 5 K’s


Kehden Hettiger doubled.  Avery Owusu-Asiedu homered.


Game Two : cancelled - rain


Today at the Complex :


Watched Andrew Painter throw his first live BP today - he faced Dante Nori and Kodey Shojinaga and was caught by Brahian Silva. After his first pitch a coach exclaimed “Welcome back big guy!”.  It’s the second time I’ve seen him throw as he threw a side session last week.  The thing with Painter is that he truly pitches in his sessions, doesn’t just throw - yes he popped 99 mph today as well.  He informs his catcher where he wants to place the pitch, side to side, up or down and with what movement and he usually hits the spot!  Today went very well, he threw 15 pitches - got some swing and misses and impressed.  Still a ways to go yet - the usual process is a series of live BP’s assuming no set backs with incremental pitch counts before concluding sessions this year and returning next January to continue.  Nonetheless a very important first step on the mound facing hitters.


The journey back from injuries, especially elongated ones like TJ recovery is hard work that is usually inclusive of multiple ups and downs. From my observances and  feedback from players rehab pitching coordinator Aaron Barrett is excellent at guiding the fellas back.  The supporting rehab team of trainers and coaches - in all aspects, physical, medical and mental are top drawer.  I think they all take great pride and satisfaction on days like today with the hope, faith and expectations that more will follow.  That’s good stuff.


System Transactions :


Lehigh Valley : RHP Jonah Dipoto reinstated from the Development List.  RHP Tyler Phillips optioned to LHV (from Philadelphia).  INF Trevor Schwecke transferred from Reading to LHV.  RHP Nick Nelson recalled (to Philadelphia). RHP Michael Ruckerdesignated for assignment


Reading : LHP Tristan Garnett returned from minor league rehab assignment and reinstated from the 60-day IL. RHP Cristian Hernandez reinstated from the 7-day IL. RHP Carlos Francisco and RHP Tommy McCollum placed on the Development List (retroactive to 9/3).


Jersey Shore : C Ryan Leitch reinstated from the Development List. 


Clearwater : INF Juan Villavicencio has been transferred from the FCL.  RHP Kyler Carmack has been placed on the 7-Day Injured List.


Happy Day, Happy Baseball ⚾️



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