The Chiefs won their seventh straight game, defeating the S/W-B Yankees 6-3 on Thursday (box/gamer). RHP Marco Estrada picked up the win allowing five hits and one walk over five shutout innings while striking out seven. RHP Jorge Sosa struck out four and allowed just one hit in his 2 2/3 innings of shutout relief and RHP Logan Kensing tallied his ninth save with a perfect inning, striking out a pair. 1B Brad Eldred was 2/4 with a double, two-run homer & three total RBI; LF Ryan Langerhans was 2/5 with a double, two runs & RBI; and RF Jorge Padilla was 1/3 with a double & run scored. Notes: RHRP Zech Zinicola was placed on the DL and RHRP Preston Larrison was added to the roster in his place.
Today: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RHP Josh Towers (2-4, 3.79) at Syracuse RHP Collin Balester (6-5, 4.00) 7PM
| INT North | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton/WB | 41 | 30 | 0.577 | - |
| Syracuse | 39 | 32 | 0.549 | 2.0 |
| Pawtucket | 39 | 33 | 0.542 | 2.5 |
| Lehigh Valley | 35 | 38 | 0.479 | 7.0 |
| Rochester | 34 | 38 | 0.472 | 7.5 |
| Buffalo | 25 | 45 | 0.357 | 15.5 |
Harrisburg fell to New Britain 8-5 (box/gamer). 1B matt Whitney was 3/4 with a double & two runs scored; 3B Ofilio Castro was 3/4 with two doubles & two RBI; and CA Javi Herrera was 0/3 with two RBI. RHP Carlos Martinez was roughed up in his return from the DL, giving up seven runs on five hits, a hit batter & a walk. Notes: OF Ricardo Nanita was placed on the DL prior to the game to open up a spot for Martinez.
Today: Erie RHP Jonah Nickerson (4-5, 4.77) at Harrisburg RHP Erik Arnesen (3-2, 3.78) 7PM
| EAS Southern | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 48 | 23 | 0.676 | - |
| Erie | 40 | 31 | 0.563 | 8.0 |
| Reading | 40 | 31 | 0.563 | 8.0 |
| Bowie | 38 | 33 | 0.535 | 10.0 |
| Harrisburg | 27 | 42 | 0.391 | 20.0 |
| Altoona | 26 | 46 | 0.361 | 22.5 |
LHP Will Atwood and two relievers combined on a 6-0 six-hit shutout of Wilmington to kick off the second half of the season (box/gamer). Atwood held the Rocks to four hits and no walks over seven shutout innings, while striking out five, to earn his third win of the season. 2B Dan Nelson paced the way on offense, driving in four runs, while going 3/4. DH Devin Ivany was 2/4 with a double, RBI & two runs scored and CF Boomer Whiting was 2/5 with a double & RBI.
Today: Potomac LHP Tom Milone (3-2, 3.48) at Wilmington LHP Danny Duffy (6-2, 2.85) 7:05PM
| CAR Northern | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - |
| Potomac | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - |
| Lynchburg | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 1.0 |
| Wilmington | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 1.0 |
Hagerstown was shut down by a rehabbing Fausto Carmona, falling 5-1 in Lake County (box/gamer). LHP Ricardo Pecina started for the Suns, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks over 4 1/3IP with one strikeout. RHP Drew Storen made his third appearance, pitching the eighth, allowing one hit and striking out one batter. The Suns managed only two hits, singles by Valerio Heredia (who scored the only run) and Stephen Lombardozzi (who drove in the only run).
Today: Hagerstown RHP Brad Peacock (2-6, 3.76) at Lake County LHP T.J. House (2-7, 2.75) 7PM
| SAL Northern | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmarva | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - |
| Hickory | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - |
| Lake County | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - |
| West Virginia | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - |
| Greensboro | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 1.0 |
| Hagerstown | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 1.0 |
| Kannapolis | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 1.0 |
| Lakewood | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 1.0 |
Vermont fell 5-2 at home against Oneonta (box/gamer). LHP Graham Hicks allowed all five runs on four hits and three walks over 2 2/3IP. RHP Johan Figuereo struck out four in his 3 1/3 one-hit innings of shutout relief. And LHP Mitchell Clegg threw three scoreless innings, giving up three hits. DH Justin Bloxom was 2/2 with a double, two walks & two runs; 2B Dani Arias & 1B Ronnie Labrie drove in the Monster runs.
Today: Oneonta (pitcher TBA) at Vermont RHP Juan Jaime (0-0, 2.25) 7:05PM
| NYP Stedler | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneonta | 4 | 1 | 0.800 | - |
| Tri-City | 3 | 2 | 0.600 | 1.0 |
| Lowell | 3 | 4 | 0.429 | 2.0 |
| Vermont | 2 | 5 | 0.286 | 3.0 |
The GCL Nationals doubled up the GCL Astros 4-2 (box). 1B Brett Newsome was 2/4 with a triple & solo homer; RF Angelberth Montilla was 1/4 with a double; and LF Destin Hood was 1/3 with a double & run scored. RHP Julio Perez started for the GCL Nats, going three shutout innings, giving up no hits and three walks while striking out four. RHP John Santiago picked up the win with two scoreless innings of relief, giving up one hit & one walk while striking out three. RHP Wilson Eusebio gave up one unearned run on four hits in his two innings of work.
Today: GCL Nationals at GCL Mets 12PM
| GCL East | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCL Nationals | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | - |
| GCL Mets | 2 | 1 | 0.667 | 0.5 |
| GCL Marlins | 1 | 1 | 0.500 | 1.0 |
| GCL Cardinals | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | 1.5 |
| GCL Astros | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 2.0 |
The DSL Nationals fell to the DSL Orioles 4-1 (box). 18-year old RHP Pedro Encarnacion allowed one unearned run on six hits over 5IP with one strike out. 20-year old 2B Wily Hiraldo was 2/3; 19-year old DH Alejandro Hodge was 2/4 with a stolen base; 18-year old LF Joseph Cabreja was 1/4 with a double & RBI; and 19-year old CF Jesus Morales was 1/5 with a run scored.
Today: DSL Nationals at DSL White Sox 10:30AM
| DSL B.C. | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSL White Sox | 16 | 7 | 0.696 | - |
| DSL Cubs1 | 14 | 8 | 0.636 | 1.5 |
| DSL Twins | 14 | 8 | 0.636 | 1.5 |
| DSL Yankees2 | 14 | 8 | 0.636 | 1.5 |
| DSL Rockies | 12 | 11 | 0.522 | 4.0 |
| DSL Padres | 11 | 11 | 0.500 | 4.5 |
| DSL Diamondbacks | 11 | 12 | 0.478 | 5.0 |
| DSL Nationals | 10 | 13 | 0.435 | 6.0 |
| DSL Reds | 10 | 13 | 0.435 | 6.0 |
| DSL Tigers | 8 | 14 | 0.364 | 7.5 |
| DSL Indians | 8 | 15 | 0.348 | 8.0 |
| DSL Orioles | 7 | 15 | 0.318 | 8.5 |
#1 by Steve - June 26th, 2009 at 08:54
Shane McCatty—Hmmm, that name sounds familiar.
#2 by Chris - June 26th, 2009 at 09:13
Will Atwood seems to have discovered something down at Potomac. His last three starts have been very impressive.
Interesting name on Wilmington’s roster – Mike Mousakas, who seems to be struggling in HIgh A. I say he’s interesting because he was the guy the Nats were targeting at #6 in 2007. He would be a Nat right now had he slipped a bit.
#3 by Section 204 Row H Seat 7 - June 26th, 2009 at 09:31
Kensing seems to have righted himself in AAA. Any chance, the NATS give him another chance. Also Stan’s speeck the other night appears to confirm the buzz that the NATS will not be players in this year’s international signing period. However, I believe that until the period is over, there is still hope.
#4 by Ronny - June 26th, 2009 at 10:23
Will Atwood is the next big thing.
#5 by Todd Boss - June 26th, 2009 at 11:51
Absolutely Kensing could get another chance. Colome’s days are numbered and Bergmann may get called up, and Hanrahan’s days should be numbered, to be replaced by Kensing. Only problem is, we snuck him through the waiver process and off the 40-man, so we probably want to keep him there til next spring training.
#6 by dd - June 26th, 2009 at 12:29
Kensing might get another chance, but he is not part of the solution.
#7 by souldrummer - June 26th, 2009 at 12:44
dd- I’m agreed on Kensing. His stuff and control did not look like more than back end major league relief and it seems that we have others worthy of a look on the big league club before we get to Kensing. I’d rather give Hanrahan a chance to figure it out this year than bring up Kensing again.
#8 by Chris - June 26th, 2009 at 13:08
I disagree on Kensing.
He absolutely has major league stuff.
His problem is above his shoulders.
#9 by expo_ram - June 26th, 2009 at 15:33
Yeah – Kensing had a live arm – his ball actuallly seems to have too much movement.
#10 by souldrummer - June 26th, 2009 at 15:57
Maybe you guys are right on Kensing’s stuff. I was traumatized by how wild he was and I have such limited patience for guys who can’t throw strikes.
Is Kensing that much better than Bergmann, though?
#11 by dd - June 27th, 2009 at 00:19
In 6 part MLB years and 138 innings, Kensing has given up 147 hits and walked 80 batters. He will be 27 years of age on July 3. There have been many many pitchers with major league stuff but poor/mediocre results.