Trailing 1-0 entering the inning, Syracuse walked off with a 2-1 win over Norfolk on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning (box/gamer). CFJustin Maxwell was 1/2 with a walk. DH Josh Whitesell was 1/4; 2B Pete Orr was 1/4 with a stolen base; 3B Eric Bruntlett was 1/4 with a triple, RBI, and game-winning run. RHP Andrew Kown allowed a run on seven hits over 6 /23IP with two strikeouts and RHP Jason Bergmann picked up the win with a scoreless inning of relief. Notes: Seth Bynum admits his error in taking a banned substance.
Today: Syracuse LHP Matt Chico (NR) at Pawtucket RHP Michael Bowden (1-1, 6.39) 7:05PM
RHP Brad Meyers was solid in his second straight start as Harrisburg defeated New Britain 3-1 (box/gamer). Meyers allowed just three hits over six scoreless innings while striking out four to earn his first win of the season. Relievers Jack Spradlin, Hassan Pena, and Victor Garate combined on the final three innings allowing a run on two hits and one walk while striking out a combined six with Garate earning his fourth save of the season. RF Jesus Valdez was 2/4 with a double & RBI; LF Leonard Davis was 1/4 with a solo homer; SS Danny Espinosa was 1/3 with a walk & run scored; and 1B Chris Marrero was 1/4 with one RBI. Notes: Patriot News feature on OF Jesus Valdez.
Today: New Britain TBA at Harrisburg RHP Jeff Mandel (0-4, 3.82) 7PM
Potomac fell behind early but rallied for a 7-5 win over Winston-Salem (box/gamer). RHP A.J. Morris had a rocky outing, allowing five runs (four earned) on eight hits and three walks over 4IP while striking out four. LHP Clayton Dill and RHP Martin Beno picked up the slack, combining on five scoreless innings, allowing one hit and three walks while striking out four. Dill picked up his first win of the season and Beno his first save. The offense was paced by 2B Stephen Lombardozzi who was 4/5 with two stolen bases & two runs scored. CA Derek Norris was 1/3 with two walks & a run scored; RF Michael Burgess was 2/5 with two RBI; SS Jose Lozada was 1/2 with two walks & a run scored; and 3B Tim Pahuta was 1/4 with a double & run scored.
Today: Wilmington RHP Alex Caldera (1-2, 4.09) at Potomac RHP Patrick Lehman (1-0, 4.97) 7:03PM
RHP Trevor Holder and the Suns held off West Virginia 5-2 (box/gamer). Holder allowed just an unearned run on four hits over six innings while striking out three and RHP Wanel Vasquez picked up hi second save with 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief. 3B Steve Souza was 1/3 with a solo homer & two stolen bases; 2B Francisco Soriano was 1/3 with a run & RBI; LF Destin Hood was 1/4 with a double & two RBI; and SS Sean Nicol was 1/3 with a walk, run & RBI.
Today: West Virginia RHP Melkin Laureano (2-2, 2.16) at Hagerstown LHP Jack McGeary (2-1, 5.28) 6:35PM
#1 by Sue Dinem - May 14th, 2010 at 08:21
Sometimes a game can turn on just one swing or one pitch. On Thursday night, it was both for Potomac… LNIW: http://bit.ly/cG8jqb
#2 by estuartj - May 14th, 2010 at 08:48
When was the last time the Nats and all their affiliates won in the same night? Ever?
#3 by Sec 204 Row H Seat 7 - May 14th, 2010 at 09:06
Sue,
Baseball in the minors! Beno is a new name to me. Is he a real prospect?
#4 by Brian Oliver - May 14th, 2010 at 09:08
Beno was a 2007 36th round draft pick. He’s one of those guys who could turn into a middle reliever.
#5 by Chris - May 14th, 2010 at 09:12
Steve Souza strikes again!
And Brad Meyers looks like the real deal. He may even have more than #5 starter potential. Thoughts from anyone that’s seen him in person? His periphs looks very nice.
#6 by AlexVA - May 14th, 2010 at 09:54
Speaking of suspensions, Patrick McCoy & Justin Phillabaum still out? They must have been really bad boys.
#7 by Brian Oliver - May 14th, 2010 at 09:59
AlexVA – Both were actually reinstated and sent to Vermont (extended spring)
#8 by Sue Dinem - May 14th, 2010 at 10:04
@AlexVA – They were recently reassigned to Extended Spring Training (a.k.a. Vermont) and without getting into specifics, my spies say that their conduct was unbecoming to the organization.
@Chris – Saw him last Saturday and looked pretty good, though this start and last were against the two weakest hitting teams not named Harrisburg.
@Sec204 – Beno’s been, to put it mildly, inconsistent but shutting down a team like Winston-Salem is no small feat.
#9 by Sec 204 Row H Seat 7 - May 14th, 2010 at 10:06
Thanks Brian. NATS, as last night showed, can never have too many of those. I believe Meyers is the real deal. Hope, I am right.
#10 by Sec 204 Row H Seat 7 - May 14th, 2010 at 10:07
Thanks to you too Sue. Your post was’nt up when I last post.
#11 by AlexVA - May 14th, 2010 at 10:20
Brian/Sue, thanks.
Looks like Smoker got skipped in the Suns’ rotation. Is this related to his ejection?
#12 by Brian Oliver - May 14th, 2010 at 10:34
AlexVA – I was told Rob Wort was added to the Suns roster temporarily replacing Smoker
#13 by estuartj - May 14th, 2010 at 10:51
Any word on rehab assignments for Detwiler, Wang & Flores? Detwiler should be soon, but I haven’t heard a peep.
#14 by tyrusray367 - May 14th, 2010 at 13:39
Here’s what I thought of a Brad Meyers start last May in Woodbridge.
http://bit.ly/a5ULfl
His AA numbers so far this year have to put him on the prospect radar.
#15 by Bill - May 14th, 2010 at 14:41
Foe those of you who are interested Mike Daniel was signed by the Braves and assigned to Myrtle Beach.
#16 by Souldrummer - May 14th, 2010 at 15:11
Glad to see that Mike Daniel landed on his feet. He certainly deserves to keep playing baseball, and you hope he makes it to The Show (but not long enough to hurt the Nats or anything).
#17 by markfd - May 14th, 2010 at 16:13
@ Bill – thanks for the update on Mike Daniel, good luck to him!
#18 by Souldrummer - May 14th, 2010 at 16:51
You can see what Braves fans feel about our signing of Daniel here: http://www.talkingchop.com/2010/5/14/1472122/braves-add-outfielder-mike-daniel.
It was certainly time for him to go. Harrisburg couldn’t hit, he was part of the problem, and he was just organizational filler that it would we would be demeaning and sending back to high-A. Plus we’re starting to show some potential in guys who could earn promotions to Potomac at some point this year.
#19 by pm - May 14th, 2010 at 18:31
Brian, what happened to Graham Hicks?
#20 by Toast - May 14th, 2010 at 18:40
Brian, what is the timetable for Mock?
#21 by Souldrummer - May 14th, 2010 at 19:30
@AlexVA I’m listening to the Suns broadcast of McGeary’s start. “Smoker’s on the DL No timetable for his return.” [paraphrase]
#22 by unkle wheez - May 14th, 2010 at 20:40
What is going on with our second round pick last year? The second baseman whose name is Jeff Kobernis or something.