Syracuse is in the Triple-A All-Star break. The game between the International and Pacific Coast Leagues is scheduled for tomorrow (7/15) in Portland, Oregon. Representing the Chiefs will be IF Seth Bynum, OF Jorge Padilla, & RHP J.D. Martin.
| INT North | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton/WB | 50 | 36 | 0.581 | - |
| Syracuse | 48 | 40 | 0.545 | 3.0 |
| Rochester | 44 | 44 | 0.500 | 7.0 |
| Pawtucket | 43 | 44 | 0.494 | 7.5 |
| Lehigh Valley | 43 | 47 | 0.478 | 9.0 |
| Buffalo | 32 | 54 | 0.372 | 18.0 |
Harrisburg lost 5-3 to Reading (box/gamer). RHP Erik Arnesen took the loss, allowing three unearned runs on seven hits and two walks over 5 1/3IP while striking out two. LHP Jack Spradlin gave up a run on one hit and one walk in 1 1/3 innings of work. RHP Josh Wilkie pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings, giving up a hit and striking out one. SS Ian Desmond was 3/4 with a double, triple, & two runs scored and 3B/RF Joel Guzman was 3/4 with a double. The Senators are now on the Eastern League All-Star break. The game is scheduled for tomorrow (7/15) in Trenton, NJ. Representing Harrisburg will be OF Marvin Lowrance (replacing the injured Leonard Davis), RHP Josh Wilkie, and LHP Jack Spradlin. Notes: Geoff Morrow talked with me about the Nationals choice of Jim Riggleman as interim manager (update… just noticed there is a longer form of the article here)
| EAS Southern | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 56 | 35 | 0.615 | - |
| Reading | 51 | 38 | 0.573 | 4.0 |
| Bowie | 51 | 40 | 0.560 | 5.0 |
| Erie | 50 | 40 | 0.556 | 5.5 |
| Harrisburg | 38 | 51 | 0.427 | 17.0 |
| Altoona | 33 | 58 | 0.363 | 23.0 |
The P-Nats opened their homestand with a 7-3 win over Lynchburg (box/gamer). RHP Terrence Engles picked up the win, giving up three runs on five hits and four walks over 5IP with four strikeouts. RF Michael Burgess was 2/4 with a two-run homer; 1B Chris Marrero was 2/3 with a double & run scored; CF Francisco Plasencia was 3/3 with one RBI & two runs scored [Plasencia has now hit in 20 straight games]; and 3B Stephen King was 1/3 with a double, run & RBI.
Today: Lynchburg LHP Justin Wilson (3-6, 6.50) at Potomac RHP Jeff Mandel (7-4, 3.83) 12:05PM
| CAR Northern | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac | 11 | 7 | 0.611 | - |
| Frederick | 9 | 8 | 0.529 | 1.5 |
| Wilmington | 8 | 9 | 0.471 | 2.5 |
| Lynchburg | 6 | 11 | 0.353 | 4.5 |
Hagerstown fell 5-4 at home to Greenville (box). RHP Paul Demny made the start, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four. RHP Drew Storen struck out the side in his one inning of work; Storen has now made nine appearances (12 2/3IP) striking out 21 and not walking a batter. 1B Tyler Moore was 2/3 with two doubles & two runs scored; SS Steve Souza was 3/4 with a two-run homer, double & three RBI; and LF Robby Jacobsen was 2/4 with a double & run scored.
Today: Greenville LHP Nick Hagadone (0-2, 4.50) at Hagerstown RHP Brad Peacock (2-8, 4.50) 7:05PM
| SAL Northern | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 11 | 5 | 0.688 | - |
| Kannapolis | 11 | 6 | 0.647 | 0.5 |
| Hickory | 10 | 7 | 0.588 | 1.5 |
| Lakewood | 10 | 8 | 0.556 | 2.0 |
| Lake County | 9 | 9 | 0.500 | 3.0 |
| Delmarva | 7 | 10 | 0.412 | 4.5 |
| Greensboro | 6 | 11 | 0.353 | 5.5 |
| Hagerstown | 5 | 13 | 0.278 | 7.0 |
Vermont did not play on Monday.
Today: Vermont RHP Juan Jaime (0-1, 2.57) at Jamestown 7:05PM
| NYP Stedler | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneonta | 13 | 8 | 0.619 | - |
| Lowell | 12 | 11 | 0.522 | 2.0 |
| Vermont | 12 | 11 | 0.522 | 2.0 |
| Tri-City | 6 | 15 | 0.286 | 7.0 |
The GCL Nationals did not play on Monday.
Today: GCL Cardinals at GCL Nationals 10AM
| GCL East | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCL Mets | 12 | 5 | 0.706 | - |
| GCL Marlins | 9 | 7 | 0.563 | 2.5 |
| GCL Nationals | 8 | 7 | 0.533 | 3.0 |
| GCL Cardinals | 8 | 9 | 0.471 | 4.0 |
| GCL Astros | 4 | 13 | 0.235 | 8.0 |
The DSL Nationals defeated the DSL Rockies 6-2 (box). LF Alejandro Hodge was 2/5 with a solo homer; CF Jesus Morales was 3/5 with a double, run & RBI; and RF Aridio Rodriguez was 1/5 with a triple & RBI. RHP Pedro Encarnacion won the game, allowing two unearned runs on one hit and two walks over 7IP with three strikeouts.
Today: DSL Twins at DSL Nationals 10:30AM
| DSL B.C. | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSL Twins | 25 | 13 | 0.658 | - |
| DSL White Sox | 25 | 13 | 0.658 | - |
| DSL Yankees2 | 23 | 13 | 0.639 | 1.0 |
| DSL Diamondbacks | 23 | 15 | 0.605 | 2.0 |
| DSL Cubs1 | 22 | 15 | 0.595 | 2.5 |
| DSL Rockies | 19 | 19 | 0.500 | 6.0 |
| DSL Tigers | 16 | 21 | 0.432 | 8.5 |
| DSL Reds | 15 | 22 | 0.405 | 9.5 |
| DSL Nationals | 15 | 23 | 0.395 | 10.0 |
| DSL Padres | 14 | 22 | 0.389 | 10.0 |
| DSL Indians | 14 | 23 | 0.378 | 10.5 |
| DSL Orioles | 13 | 25 | 0.342 | 12.0 |
#1 by rukidding - July 14th, 2009 at 08:27
Brian, A few observations from last night’s Potomac game. 1. Is Boomer Whiting hurt? Noticed that he has not played the last 4 games. 2. T. Engles seemed to struggle some last night but grinded it out for the win. Enduced some double play ground balls to get out of some jams. 3. Seemed like Lastings Milledge could of cared less last night, dropped a easy fly ball. Last question, who is the front runner to move into the starting rotation to take Myers spot?
#2 by Mark - July 14th, 2009 at 10:28
Storen looks like he’s getting his stuff together at this level. I think we should keep him in low A for a while – perhaps get him to Potomac for a whiff of High A to finish the year, but I don’t see an immediate need to rush him. He’s got some serious potential, IMO, but he sould see all levels of the minors before he gets to the Show. THis year and next should be in the minors with a spot in the pen for 2011.
#3 by Gavin B - July 14th, 2009 at 10:36
Storen’s K:BB is unbelievable.
Question, though… Does anyone know where to find his College stats? I’d be interested to see if he was such a big fly ball pitcher at Stanford.
#4 by Brian Oliver - July 14th, 2009 at 10:46
Gavin – Ask and ye shall receive
#5 by mcgalinmd - July 14th, 2009 at 12:59
Storen pitched great last night. Overpowered hitters on good high heat most of the time. He’s a smaller stature guy, so when he gets out there on the mound it’s surprising how fast and hard he pitches. I’ve also noticed how absolutely passionate he is about the game. Very refreshing!
#6 by pm - July 14th, 2009 at 14:06
Brian, I don’t know if this is too much to ask, but can you post the stats in the ATA of the top prospects of the team (Norris, Marrero, Burgess, Desmond, etc.) regardless if they go 2-4 or 0-4. I just assume they go 0-4 if you don’t post them.
RE: Storen’s college stats, It’s interesting that he had a 2.05 ERA at home and a 6.48 ERA on the road. His home park was a pitcher’s park.
#7 by Anne Essgee - July 14th, 2009 at 20:27
Storen’s home and road era at Stanford was skewed by one appearance at Arizona State where he (and his replacement) allowed 7 runs in 1/3 of a nightmare inning.