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Across the Affiliates 09/04/09


Syracuse

  • Lost 8-1 to Lehigh Valley (box). RHP Marco Estrada allowed five runs on eight hits and a walk over 3IP while striking out two; LHP Yunior Novoa gave up two runs on four hits over 3IP; and RHP Josh Wilkie allowed a run on two hits over 2IP while striking out two. CF Mike Daniel was 1/4; SS Ian Desmond was 1/3 with a walk & double; RF/3B Kory Casto was 1/3; 1B Matt Whitney was 1/4 with a run scord; and PH Daryle Ward was 1/1 with one RBI.
  • Friday – Syracuse LHP Ross Detwiler (3-2, 3.05) at Pawtucket RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka (0-1, 1.54) 6:15PM
  • Saturday – Syracuse RHP Andrew Kown (5-2, 4.07) at Pawtucket RHP Randor Bierd (2-1, 4.63) 6:05PM
  • Sunday – Pawtucket RHPs Michael Bowden (4-6, 3.13) & Charlie Zink (5-15, 5.72) at Syracuse LHP Horacio Ramirez (3-6, 4.96) & RHP Collin Balester (7-10, 4.44) 5PM
  • Monday – Pawtucket RHP Adam Mills (1-2, 3.12) at Syracuse RHP Shairon Martis (4-4, 5.00) 2PM

Division

Club  W  L  PCT  GB 
Scranton/WB 77 59 0.566 -
Syracuse 74 65 0.532 4.5
Rochester 69 70 0.496 9.5
Lehigh Valley 67 72 0.482 11.5
Pawtucket 58 80 0.420 20.0
Buffalo 55 83 0.399 23.0 

Wild Card

Club  W  L  PCT  GB 
Gwinnett 78 62 0.557 -
Syracuse 74 65 0.532 3.5
Toledo 71 68 0.511 6.5
Norfolk 70 68 0.507 7.0
Indianapolis 69 70 0.496 8.5
Rochester 69 70 0.496 8.5
Lehigh Valley 67 72 0.482 10.5
Charlotte 66 73 0.475 11.5
Pawtucket 58 80 0.420 19.0
Buffalo 55 83 0.399 22.0
Columbus 55 83 0.399 22.0 

Harrisburg

  • Defeated Erie 4-3 (box/gamer). LHP Matt Chico gave up one run on four hits and three walks over 5IP with five strikeouts. LHP Cory VanAllen struck out one and allowed one hit over one shutout inning of relief; LHP Atahualpa Severino gave up two runs on a hit & HBP over 1 1/3IP with three strikeouts; and RHP Drew Storen allowed two inherited runners to score on a two-run single, blowing the save but picked up the win when the Senators scored the game-winner in the bottom of the ninth. Storen struck out three of the five batters he faced. SS Jemel Spearman continued his hot hitting, going 4/5 with a double & run scored; 3B Joel Guzman was 2/4 with a run & the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth; CA Luke Montz was 2/4 with a solo homer; and 2B Nick Arata was 0/3 with a strikeout in his Double-A debut.
  • Friday – Harrisburg LHP Aaron Thompson (0-3, 3.45) at Bowie RHP Pedro Beato (1-2, 4.68) 7:05PM
  • Saturday – Harrisburg RHPs Erik Arnesen (8-5, 3.65) & Jesse Estrada (0-0, 0.00) at Bowie RHPs Brandon Erbe (4-3, 2.45) & Tim Bascom (2-7, 4.38) 5:35PM
  • Sunday – Harrisburg RHP Jeff Mandel (4-1, 2.93) at Bowie RHP Steve Johnson (2-2, 3.16) 2:05PM
  • Monday – Harrisburg RHP Brad Meyers (4-1, 2.51) at Bowie RHP Ryohei Tanaka (4-3, 2.70) 2:05PM

Division/Wild Card

Club  W  L  PCT  GB 
Akron 85 53 0.616 -
Reading 72 65 0.526 12.5
Erie 71 66 0.518 13.5
Bowie 70 67 0.511 14.5
Harrisburg 68 69 0.496 16.5
Altoona 60 78 0.435 25.0 

Potomac

  • Lost 11-6 to Lynchburg (box/gamer). RHP Trevor Holder was torched for eight runs (six earned) on seven hits, two hit batters, & a walk over 4 1/3IP while striking out three. LHP Ricardo Pecina struck out one and walked & hit a batter over two innings of scoreless relief. 2B Michael Martinez was 1/5 with a solo homer; SS Danny Espinosa was 1/4 with a double; LF Jeus Valdez was 2/5 with a solo homer & two runs scored; RF Michael Burgess was 1/5 with a double; CA Brian Peacock was 2/4 with a solo homer & stolen base; 1B Tim Pahuta was 2/4 with a double & two RBI; and CF Boomer Whiting was 0/3 with a walk & his 53rd stolen abse of the season.
  • Friday – Kinston (TBA) at Potomac LHP Tom Milone (11-5, 3.08) 7:05PM
  • Saturday – Kinston (TBA) at Potomac (TBA) 6:35PM
  • Sunday – Kinston (TBA) at Potomac RHP Brad Peacock (3-2, 3.64) 1:05PM
  • Monday – Kinston (TBA) at Potomac LHP Will Atwood (8-8, 4.58) 1:05PM

Division

Club  W  L  PCT  GB 
Wilmington 43 23 0.652 -
Potomac 39 27 0.591 4.0
Frederick 32 34 0.485 11.0
Lynchburg 27 39 0.409 16.0 

Hagerstown

  • Lost 9-2 to Lake County (box). RHP Paul Demny gave up four runs on three hits, a HBP & two walks over 2IP; LHP Austin Garrett surrendered four runs on four hits & four walks over 2 2/3IP. The strongest Suns outing of the night was by OF Valerio Heredia who worked two scoreless innings, allowing just a walk. SS Steve Souza was 1/4 with a walk & two runs scored; 2B Stephen Lombardozzi was 2/3 with two walks; CA Derek Norris was 0/3 with two walks; 1B Tyler Moore was 1/3 with two RBI; and LF Robby Jacobsen was
  • Friday – Lake County (TBA) at Hagerstown RHP Pat Lehman (1-1, 2.88) 7:05PM
  • Saturday – Lake County (TBA) at Hagerstown RHP Juan Jaime (3-1, 2.67) 7:05PM
  • Sunday – Lake County (TBA) at Hagerstown RHP Marcos Frias (9-4, 2.98) 7:05PM
  • Monday – Lake County (TBA) at Hagerstown RHP A.J. Morris (0-3, 3.58) 2:05PM

Division

Club  W  L  PCT  GB 
Kannapolis 43 22 0.662 -
West Virginia 37 26 0.587 5.0
Lake County 38 28 0.576 5.5
Lakewood 33 31 0.516 9.5
Delmarva 29 34 0.46 13.0
Greensboro 28 38 0.424 15.5
Hickory 28 38 0.424 15.5
Hagerstown 23 40 0.365 19.0 

Vermont

  • Lost 4-2 to Tri-City (box/gamer). LHP Paul Applebee allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk over 5 1/3IP with five strikeouts. LHP Evan Bronson struck out one and gave up one hit over 2 2/3IP. 2B Francisco Soriano was 1/4; RF Justin Bloxom was 2/4 with a double & two runs scored; LF J.P. Ramirez was 3/5 with a double & RBI; DH Destin Hoodb was 2/4; and SS Sean Nicol was 2/3 with a stolen base.
  • Friday – Vermont RHP Matt Swynenberg (1-2, 5.81) at Staten Island (TBA) 7PM
  • Saturday – Vermont LHP Jack McGeary (2-5, 3.95) at Staten Island (TBA) 7PM
  • Sunday - Vermont RHP Kyle Morrison (2-4, 3.47) at Staten Island (TBA) 2PM

Division

Club  W  L  PCT  GB 
Lowell 43 29 0.597 -
Oneonta 34 37 0.479 8.5
Vermont 32 40 0.444 11.0
Tri-City 25 47 0.347 18.0 

GCL Nationals

  • Defeated GCL Marlins 5-4 to win GCL Championship (box/gamer)

Tragic Number Update

MLB W L GA Left Tragic
Washington 46 88 0.0 28 -
Kansas City 51 82 5.5 29 23
Baltimore 54 80 8.0 28 20
Pittsburgh 53 79 8.0 30 21
San Diego 59 76 12.5 27 15
Cleveland 58 75 12.5 29 16
Oakland 59 75 13.0 28 15
Toronto 59 74 13.5 29 15
NY Mets 60 74 14.0 28 14
Arizona 61 74 14.5 27 13
Cincinnati 60 73 14.5 29 14
Houston 63 70 17.5 29 11
Chicago Sox 66 69 19.5 27 8
Milwaukee 65 68 19.5 29 9
Minnesota 67 66 21.5 29 7
Chicago Cubs 67 65 22.0 30 7
Atlanta 70 64 24.0 28 4
Florida 70 64 24.0 28 4
Seattle 71 64 24.5 27 3
Detroit 72 61 26.5 29 2
Tampa Bay 72 61 26.5 29 2
San Francisco 73 61 27.0 28 1

“Eliminated” (8): Yankees, Dodgers, Angels, Cardinals, Red Sox, Phillies, Rangers, & Rockies

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  1. #1 by Chris - September 4th, 2009 at 08:46

    C’mon Trevor Holder – you’re killin me….

  2. #2 by Gavin B - September 4th, 2009 at 09:09

    Derek Norris is hitting .111 in his last 5 games and .281 in his last 10. No home runs over those 10, either…

  3. #3 by cjrugger - September 4th, 2009 at 09:14

    If you had auto recognize typing software, as soon as you typed “RHP Trev” I think it would automatically insert “or Holder was torched for”

  4. #4 by rukidding - September 4th, 2009 at 09:44

    Everyone of the PNATS starters have struggled down the stretch except Tom Milone. The bullpen has done a good job. Brian can we make of the performance of Ricardo Pecina since his arrival in Potomac seven innings with a zero ERA. Does he project as a reliever or starter? Noticed that he did make 6 starts in Hagerstown. Overall a good season in Potomac with a disappointing finish.

  5. #5 by ‘Nats fan in NJ - September 4th, 2009 at 10:18

    What?? Drew Storen is human after all?? Loving the #10 pick more and more…

  6. #6 by RT - September 4th, 2009 at 11:10

    Storen is a beast, still has a zero ERA in double A. I like the fact that Norris always finds a way to help the team even when he is struggling at the plate. He had two walks last night and he always seems to keep his OBP up during cold streaks. I will say thought that I have been waiting for him to bust out of this slump forever though. For someone with 23 homeruns on the year its amazing that he has gone so long without one. He hasnt hit one since July. And for Trevor Holder, there was a reason that none of the experts liked that pick when the Nats made it.

  7. #7 by craines27mc - September 4th, 2009 at 11:12

    Norris has really cooled off lately. He’s still getting a lot of walks, but it seems as if the catching workload has taken its toll.

  8. #8 by expo_ram - September 4th, 2009 at 11:28

    Not sure what more Desmond needs to prove/do.

  9. #9 by mcgalinmd - September 4th, 2009 at 11:53

    Norris was hot early, way cold late. Even with his defense so-so, he just doesn’t hustle. Last nights pass ball he just casually jogged back to the backstop. If he’d get into the game behind the plate, maybe he’d be in the game when he got to bat. Walks are nice, hits are better. Ugh. I’m patiently waiting for the new Suns team next year…..

  10. #10 by Cole - September 4th, 2009 at 12:50

    It seems to me that Norris was hit by a pitch back in July, missed a game or two, and that’s when his season turned. Maybe just coincidence.

  11. #11 by A DC Wonk - September 4th, 2009 at 13:02

    expo_ram :

    Not sure what more Desmond needs to prove/do.

    I was thinking the same thing . . .

  12. #12 by dd - September 4th, 2009 at 13:15

    “expo_ram : Not sure what more Desmond needs to prove/do.

    I was thinking the same thing”

    It would be nice to see Desmond up with the big club. He has hit in AAA, but his defence has been erratic since he was drafted, including this year.

  13. #13 by RT - September 4th, 2009 at 13:20

    well its not like we are making a move for the playoffs or anything. Also, he would be replacing Christian Guzman at short who himself routinely boots easy plays and has absolutely no range at all. I say give Ian a shot for the remainder of the year, at least that will give you a better idea of what he have in Ian.

  14. #14 by A DC Wonk - September 4th, 2009 at 13:27

    Guzman to second (to keep his bat his bat) and Desmond a cup of coffee at short?

  15. #15 by GS - September 4th, 2009 at 13:29

    Hey, while everyone is rightly talking about Drew Storen, has anyone noticed what Vermont Lakemonster Evan Bronson, a lefty reliever from Trinity University (Texas), is doing? I realize it’s low minors but, nevertheless, still impressive. Hardly ever gives up a run and seems capable of going more than an inning without losing anything. Not bad for a NCAA D-3-er.

  16. #16 by Sue Dinem - September 4th, 2009 at 17:15

    rukidding :

    Everyone[sic] of the PNATS starters have struggled down the stretch except Tom Milone. The bullpen has done a good job.

    Or Brad Peacock (3.25 in Aug/Sept). But I’d hardly call playing .600 ball a “disappointing finish” – it’s just that Wilmington is clicking on all cylinders with not nearly as much turnover of the pitching (read: four starters with 20+ starts vs. two) and more consistency with the starting lineup (seven players with 100+ games on the current roster vs. three).

    What’s disappointing is that the organization didn’t make more (any) effort to fortify the roster for the stretch run to defend the Mills Cup. Too many times the past three weeks the team has been handcuffed by the inability to pinch-hit or pinch-run with only one or two healthy players on the bench.

  17. #17 by dd - September 4th, 2009 at 17:45

    GS: Bronson has been a nice surprise. Rooting for him to climb to A+ ball next year!

  18. #18 by dd - September 4th, 2009 at 18:20

    Sue: Potomac has performed well this year. The MLB team could have done more for Trent Jewett and the players. If the Nats organization want their players to bring home championships, they will have to give them a hand. The GCL team had a steady group with little turnover/roster replacement.

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