LHP Ross Detwiler was wild in his first Triple-A start, walking five in five innings of work as Syracuse fell 4-2 to Toledo (box/gamer). Detwiler took the loss allowing three runs on five hits (to go along with the five walks) while striking out five. RF Jorge Padilla was 1/4 with a double & two RBI; LF Corey Patterson was 1/4 with a double; SS Ian Desmond was 1/3 with a walk & run scored; 2B Seth Bynum was 2/4; and CF Justin Maxwell was 1/3 with a walk. Notes: I will make an inquiry as to the status of RF Elijah Dukes
Today: Syracuse LHP Horacio Ramirez (1-2, 4.82) at Toledo RHP Nate Bump (2-0, 0.63) 7:05PM
RHP Adrian Alaniz and two relievers combined ona four-hit 2-0 shutout of Bowie (box/gamer). Alaniz walked two and allowed two hits over four innings but did not factor in the decision. RHP Clint Everts picked up the win with three scoreless innings, allowing two hits, no walks and striking out four. And, RHP Josh Wilkie earned his third save with two perfect innings, striking out three. CF Mike Daniel was 3/4 with a walk; 2B Ofilio Castro was 0/1 but walked four times; LF Leonard Davis was 1/4; RF Edgardo Baez was 2/4 with a triple, run & RBI; and SS Freddie Bynum was 2/3 with a double & RBI.
Today: Bowie LHP Brian Matusz (5-0, 2.01) at Harrisburg RHP Luis Atilano (4-6, 5.31) 7PM
Potomac was off on Monday.
Today: Potomac (pitcher TBA) at Lynchburg RHP Matt McSwain (8-4, 3.45) 7:05PM
2009 3rd round draft pick Trevor Holder made his strongest start for the Nationals, holding Asheville to no runs on five hits and a walk over five innings in a 2-0 Hagerstown win (box/gamer). The right-hander struck out four to earn his first professional victory. LHP Kevin Light and RHP Chris Rivera pitched the final four scoreless innings of relief, allowing two hits and striking out a combined four. 1B Tyler Moore was 3/4 with a stolen base & run scored; SS Steve Souza was 2/3 with a walk & run; LF Valerio Heredia was 2/4 with a pair of stolen bases; 2B Stephen Lombardozzi was 0/4; CA Derek Norris was 1/4; and RF Charlie Fermaint was 2/4 with a stolen base & two RBI.
Today: No game scheduled
RHP Juan Jaime struck out eight over five innings in an 8-2 Vermont win over Brooklyn (box/gamer). Jaime held the Cyclones scoreless on two hits and three walks to earn his second win of the season. CF Jay Sferra was 2/5 with one RBI; LF J.P. Ramirez was 0/4 with a walk but scored twice; DH Dan Killian was 1/3 with a walk,s tolen base & two runs scored; 3B Jack Walker was 2/2 with a double, two walks & a run; and 2B Francisco Soriano was 2/3 with a double, run & RBI. Notes: Hat tip to Freda who let us know that LHP Chad Jenkins will be joining the Monsters. I have asked about the status of 2B Jeff Kobernus and SS Sean Nicol
Today: Brooklyn at Vermont LHP Chad Jenkins (NR) 7:05PM
2009 4th round draft pick A.J. Morris made his professional debut in the GCL Nationals 6-4 win over the GCL Astros (box). Morris struck out two over two perfect innings. RHP Taylor Jordan made his first appearance in nearly a week, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits and three walks over 2 2/3IP with three strikeouts. RHP Rob Wort picked up his third win with 2 1/3 scoreless innings of relief, striking out two. And, RHP John Santiago earned his third save, giving up a run on three hits over 2IP. CF Eury Perez was 2/4 with a triple, run & RBI; LF Destin Hood hit a sacrifice fly before leaving the game with an undisclosed reason (another question I am efforting); CA Adrian Nieto was 0/3 and according to a commenter, Nieto’s Facebook status references a pulled hamstring (asking that question as well); 3B Yeurys Tejeda was 1/4 with a homer & two RBI; and RF/LF Derrick Phillips was 1/3 with a stolen base, run & RBI.
Today: GCL Mets at GCL Nationals 12PM (trying to predict the rotation here is near impossible)
The DSL Nationals edged the DSL Cubs1 3-2 (box). RHP Danubio Gonzlaez was strong over seven innings of work, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits and a walk while striking out a pair. RHP Yunior De La Rosa picked up the win with two innings of hitless/shutout relief. SS Carlos Alvarez was 1/4 with a double & RBI and 2B Estarlin Martinez was 1/4 with a stolen base & RBI.
Today: DSL Orioles at DSL Nationals RHP Antonio Guzman (5-1, 1.07) 10:30AM
#1 by dd - July 21st, 2009 at 08:00
What are the scouting reports on Adrian Nieto? He is an offensive or defensive type catcher? J P Ramirez seems to be struggling a little with Vermont, is he “on schedule”?
#2 by Chris - July 21st, 2009 at 09:26
JP is very much still in the team’s future plans. Keep in mind he’s only 19, which is young for the Penn League.
#3 by Velocity - July 21st, 2009 at 09:31
Scrolling through the stats and I came across that Brett Newsome is 3rd in the GCL in wOBA?? Who is he? He seems pretty old, is he just filler?
#4 by JimL - July 21st, 2009 at 10:23
Freda-were you at the 7/12 DH between Lowell and the Lake Monsters?-if so,did you see the catch Higley made from right field.It’s probably the best catch I’ve ever seen at Centennial Field -the crowd rose to their feet yelling and clapping,teammates went nuts.
#5 by Mark - July 21st, 2009 at 10:59
Tyler Moore having an amazing 10 game stretch – .439 BA / 7 doubles / 12 RBI’s / 8 runs
#6 by Freda - July 21st, 2009 at 11:13
JimL – I go to every home game so yes I was there and yes I saw the catch and yes it WAS the most amazing catch I have seen in my 15 years at Centennial. JR is a great kid and is always a hustler so I wouldn’t have expected anything less from him. Are you a season ticket holder?
#7 by JimL - July 21st, 2009 at 12:08
Freda-I was a season ticket holder the first few years but I live in Rutland and the ride on ‘Pray for me I drive Rt. 7″ is too much for that many games-but go as much as I can.By the way,have you been impressed with Clayton Dill?-and glad you feel the same about THE catch!
#8 by Moe Greene - July 21st, 2009 at 15:03
From MLBTradeRumors.com…
2:59 [Comment From Moe Greene] What is Nick Johnson’s trade value? 3:00 It’s decent. Good glove most years and a good bat who has pop and can draw walks. So I’m thinking a better package than what the Brewers gave up for Lopez.
#9 by Brian - July 21st, 2009 at 15:56
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#10 by Scooter - July 22nd, 2009 at 16:44
“Efforting”?
Srsly?