RHP Jeff Mandel pitched seven innings, allowing a run on five hits and a walk while striking out five as the Chiefs defeated the Rochester Red Wings 4-3 (box/gamer). It was Mandel’s first Triple-A win in his second Triple-A start. RHP Jason Bergmann struck out two in a scoreless inning of relief and RHP Joel Peralta picked up his eleventh save with 2/3 of an inning of work. CF Jsutin Maxwell was 2/5 with a run scored, but three more strikeouts; DH Josh Whitesell was 1/4 with two RBI; LF Leonard Davis & RF Kevin Mench each had a hit & RBI; and SS Pete Orr was 2/3 with a double, stolen base & run scored.
Today: Syracuse RHP Shairon Martis (1-2, 5.86) at Rochester LHP Glen Perkins (0-5, 10.08) 7PM
An eighth inning single by Jesus Valdez led Harrisburg to a 3-2 victory over Reading, bringing the Senators back to a 0.500 record (box/gamer). Valdez finished the game 2/4 with two RBI; SS Danny Espinosa was 2/4 with a triple & two runs scored; 1B Chris Marrero was 2/4 with one RBI; and CA Sean Rooney was 1/3. RHP Andrew Kown started for Harrisburg, striking out seven over 5 1/3IP. He gave up a run on six hits and a walk. Reports are that Kown will start for the Senators while LHP Chuck James will transition into a relief pitcher. RHP Hassan Pena and LHP Yunior Novoa pitched the next 1 2/3 scoreless innings. And, RHP Zech Zinicola earned the save scattering two hits in his one inning of work. Notes: Michael Bullock has a feature on Zinicola.
Today: Harrisburg LHP Aaron Thompson (1-5, 6.49) at Akron LHP Kelvin De La Cruz (1-1, 1.64) 7:05PM
Potomac salvaged a game in Frederick, winning 7-5 on Thursday (box/gamer). RHP Patrick Lehman picked up the win despite allowing five runs on five hits and three walks over 5IP. LHP Cory VanAllen struck out four over two scoreless innings of relief, giving up one hit. RHP Cole Kimball also struck out four over 2IP, earning his sixth save of the season. 2B Stephen Lombardozzi was 1/4 with a walk, stolen base & run scored, DH Derek Norris was 1/2 with three walks, a stolen base & two runs scored; RF Michael Burgess was 0/5 with 4Ks; 3B Tim Pahuta was 2/5 with a homer, double & 3 RBI; LF Robby Jacobsen was 2/5 with a double & two RBI; and 1B Bill Rhinehart was 1/2 with a solo homer & three RBI.
Today: Potomac RHP Marcos Frias (2-2, 5.05) at Salem RHP Stolmy Pimentel (4-2, 4.15) 7:05PM
LHP Jack McGeary moved to 4-1 on the season in Hagerstown’s 10-6 victory over Delmarva (box/gamer). McGeary allowed three runs on six hits and two walks over five plus innings of work while striking out four. LHP Patrick Arnold earned a three inning save, giving up three hits and striking out three. SS Francisco Soriano was 2/5 with a double, RBI & three runs scored; 3B Steve Souza was 1/4 with a double, stolen base, two RBI & two runs scored; 1B Justin Bloxom was 3/5 with a ouble & three RBI; LF Destin Hood was 0/4 with a stolen base; DH J.P. Ramirez was 1/5 with a double & two runs scored; CF Eury Perez was 2/5 with a run scored; and 2B Dan Lyons was 2/4 with a run, stolen base & two RBI.
Today: Hagerstown RHP Paul Demny (1-1, 3.71) & LHP Dan Rosenbaum (1-1, 1.72) at Delmarva (TBA) 5:30PM
Standings
| Club | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton/WB | 24 | 15 | 0.615 | - |
| Syracuse | 24 | 15 | 0.615 | - |
| Buffalo | 24 | 17 | 0.585 | 1 |
| Pawtucket | 19 | 22 | 0.463 | 6 |
| Lehigh Valley | 16 | 24 | 0.400 | 8.5 |
| Rochester | 15 | 26 | 0.366 | 10 |
| Club | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | 23 | 16 | 0.590 | - |
| Erie | 23 | 17 | 0.575 | 0.5 |
| Richmond | 23 | 17 | 0.575 | 0.5 |
| Harrisburg | 20 | 20 | 0.500 | 3.5 |
| Bowie | 19 | 21 | 0.475 | 4.5 |
| Akron | 16 | 24 | 0.400 | 7.5 |
| Club | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick | 25 | 16 | 0.610 | - |
| Potomac | 18 | 23 | 0.439 | 7 |
| Lynchburg | 17 | 24 | 0.415 | 8 |
| Wilmington | 17 | 24 | 0.415 | 8 |
| Club | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory | 25 | 16 | 0.610 | - |
| Hagerstown | 22 | 18 | 0.550 | 2.5 |
| Kannapolis | 22 | 19 | 0.537 | 3 |
| Lakewood | 22 | 19 | 0.537 | 3 |
| West Virginia | 19 | 21 | 0.475 | 5.5 |
| Greensboro | 19 | 22 | 0.463 | 6 |
| Delmarva | 18 | 22 | 0.450 | 6.5 |
#1 by Sue Dinem - May 21st, 2010 at 08:13
Playing Hooky In Frederick: http://bit.ly/bAzgAc
#2 by Positively Half St. - May 21st, 2010 at 08:51
I guess that I should be happy Chuck James is being moved to the ‘pen, mainly because I want him to come up to the Nats. The Nats sure need as much bullpen depth as possible. Still, I don’t know why they are dismissing his history as a solid starter so readily. Whatever is best for the organization, and especially the big club.
#3 by Mark - May 21st, 2010 at 13:42
It looks as if Peralta and Bergmann are putting up very respectable numbers in relief for Syracuse. Mendel, too as a starter, is SOLID though he needs much more time in AAA, he could have a realistic shot. Any thoughts for Peralta and Bergmann in relief? Based on their age, I would say put them in DC now, as Batista, Walker and Bruney really need relief themselves.