Balester Recalled From Syracuse

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Apr 172011
 

The Washington Nationals have placed Todd Coffey on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 9, and recalled Collin Balester from Syracuse to take his place on the 25-man roster. As of this writing, no corresponding moves with either the Chiefs or the Harrisburg Senators to backfill Balester’s spot on the Syracuse roster have been announced.

Coffey is eligible to come off the DL as early as one week from today. Henry Rodriguez’s 20-day rehab assignment is expected to end on Tuesday, perhaps delaying a decision on the minor-league rosters or resulting in another DL assignment. Details to be added as they become apparent below.

Sunday’s News & Notes

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Apr 172011
 

The Quick Rundown…

Team Yesterday’s Result Today’s Game Pitching Matchup
Syracuse Chiefs Lost, 4-2 vs. Lehigh Valley, 2:00 p.m. Craig Stammen (0-0, 1.80) vs.
Brian Bass (0-0, 1.50)
Harrisburg Senators Postponed @ Trenton, 1:05 p.m. Luis Atilano (0-0, 3.60) and
Brad Peacock (0-1, 3.86) vs.
Kevin Millwood (rehab) and
Craig Heyer (1-0, 1.35)
Potomac Nationals Postponed @ Wilmington, 12:35 p.m. Trevor Holder (0-0, 4.50) and
Alex Caldera (0-0, 18.00) vs.
Jake Odorizzi (0-0, 2.25) and
Noel Arguelles (0-0, 0.00)
Hagerstown Suns Postponed vs. Lakewood, 1:05 p.m. Bobby Hansen (0-0, 3.60) and
Taylor Jordan (2-0, 2.57) vs.
Jesse Biddle (0-1, 1.93) and
and Shreve (1-0, 0.00)

Lehigh Valley 4 Syracuse 2
∙ Milone (L, 1-1) 6IP 6H 3R 3ER 0BB 5K 2HR
∙ Wilkie 2IP 0H 0R 0BB 1K
∙ Maldonado 2-4, R, RBI
∙ Valdez 1-1, R, HR, RBI

Three out of four affiliates were rained out on Saturday, but a 4-2 loss by Syracuse extended the minors’ losing streak to five. Tom Milone surrendered two solo HRs in the second inning but registered a quality start with three runs allowed total over six innings. He was still charged with the loss, as the Chiefs were limited to just six hits, with three coming from backup catcher Carlos Maldonado and journeyman Alex Valdez, who cranked a pinch-hit HR in the 8th.

Saturday’s News & Notes

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Apr 162011
 

The Quick Rundown…

Team Yesterday’s Result Today’s Game Pitching Matchup
Syracuse Chiefs Lost, 7-0 vs. Lehigh Valley, 2:00 p.m. Craig Stammen (0-0, 1.80) vs.
Eddie Bonine (0-1, 1.50)
Harrisburg Senators Lost, 8-1 @ Trenton, 5:05 p.m. Luis Atilano (0-0, 3.60) vs.
Craig Heyer (1-0, 1.35)
Potomac Nationals Lost, 5-4 @ Wilmington, 7:05 p.m. Trevor Holder (0-0, 4.50) vs.
Jake Odorizzi (0-0, 2.25)
Hagerstown Suns Lost, 8-4 vs. Lakewood, 6:35 p.m. Bobby Hansen (0-0, 3.60) vs.
Jesse Biddle (0-1, 1.93)

Pawtucket 8 Syracuse 2
∙ Mock (L, 0-1) 3⅔ IP 2H 3R 3ER 7BB 2K
∙ Kimball 1IP 2H 0R 0BB 1K
∙ Marrero 2-4
∙ Solano 1-3, R, HR, 2RBI

Garrett Mock and the strike zone weren’t well acquainted Friday night, as he walked seven of the 20 batters he faced as the Chiefs fell to the PawSox, 8-2. The first two men out of the ‘pen were also ineffective, as Matt Chico and Lee Hyde allowed five of the six batters they inherited to score. Jhonatan Solano’s two-run homer in the bottom of the 7th prevented a shutout, as Syracuse was held to just four hits overall.

Trenton 8 Harrisburg 1
∙ Tatusko (L, 0-2) 3⅔ IP 10H 7R 7ER 3BB 2K
∙ Pena 2IP 0H 0R 0BB 5K
∙ Johnson 1-3, 2B, RBI
∙ Valdez 1-4, 2B

Ryan Tatusko suffered through another tough outing, giving up seven runs on 10 hits and three walks as the Senators lost 8-1 in Trenton. Like the Syracuse game, the bats were silent, with just one run and five hits by five different players. But the bullpen was much more effective, with one run in 4⅓ innings and six strikeouts (five by Hassan Pena).

Wilmington 5 Potomac 4
∙ Rosenbaum 5IP 5H 1R 1ER 2BB 6K
∙ Morrison, K (BS, 1) 1⅓ IP 3H 3R 3ER 1BB 2K 1HR
∙ Perez 2-4, CS
∙ Kobernus 2-3, R, HR, BB, RBI
∙ Souza 1-4, 3B, 3RBI

A four-run seventh turned a 4-1 deficit into a 5-4 lead that Wilmington would hold to defeat the P-Nats. Three stolen bases, a passed ball, and a wild pitch also aided the Blue Rocks rally, which was highlighted by a two-run shot off Kyle Morrison that tied the game at 4-4. The rally took away a possible win from Danny Rosenbaum, who started and went the first five innings, allowing one run on five hits and two walks. He also struck out six. Steven Souza gave the P-Nats the 4-1 lead with a two-out, three-run triple in the top of the sixth. Eury Perez and Jeff Kobernus each had two hits while Destin Hood drew two walks to up his total to six in six games.

Lakewood 8 Hagerstown 4
∙ McKenzie (L, 1-1) 3⅓ IP 7H 5R 5ER 6BB 1K
∙ Manno 2IP 2H 0R 0ER 0BB 1K
∙ Sanchez 2-5, R, 2B
∙ Kelso 2-4, 2B, 2RBI
∙ Harper 0-3, BB, K

The Suns dropped their third straight game by an 8-4 score in Hagerstown’s 2011 Home Opener, which was a reported sellout of 6,107. Lakewood chased starter Chris McKenzie with one out in the fourth after touching him for two runs in the second and three runs in the third. Hagerstown got back two runs in the bottom of the inning, taking advantage of two errors and two wild pitches. But a three-run rally off reliever Shane McCatty in the top of the sixth put the game out of reach. Adrian Sanchez and Blake Kelso each had two hits as the Suns had six for the night, and were a woeful 1-for-10 with RISP. Bryce Harper struck out and grounded out twice before drawing a walk in his last plate appearance.

Friday’s News and Notes

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Apr 152011
 

The Quick Rundown…

Team Yesterday’s Result Today’s Game Pitching Matchup
Syracuse Chiefs Won, 3-2; Won, 4-1 vs. Pawtucket, 2:00 p.m. TBD vs. TBD
Harrisburg Senators Won, 4-2 @ Trenton, 7:05 p.m. Ryan Tatusko (0-1, 4.50) vs.
Graham Stoneburner (0-1, 1.80)
Potomac Nationals OFF DAY @ Wilmington, 7:05 p.m. Danny Rosenbaum (0-1, 3.60) vs.
Justin Marks (0-0, 5.40)
Hagerstown Suns Lost, 7-0 vs. Lakewood, 6:35 p.m. Chris McKenzie (1-0, 1.80) vs.
David Buchanan (0-0, 0.00)

Syracuse 3 Leigh Valley 2 — GAME ONE
∙ Maya (ND) 5⅔ IP 4H 2ER BB 5K
∙ Carr (W, 1-0) 2IP 1H 0R BB 1K
∙ Maldonado 2-4, R, 2-2B
∙ Bixler 1-3, 2BB, RBI

Syracuse was the first to get on the board and the last to get on the board as the Chiefs beat Leigh Valley in walkoff fashion by a score of 3-2 in their first home game. Adam Carr took the win with two innings of relief, allowing only one hit and one walk. Starting pitcher Yunesky Maya, took the no decision, going 5 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five. While the team only hit 2-for-11 with RISP, key hits made a difference in the game. Maldonado was seeing the ball well, going 2-4 with two doubles and a run scored, and both Brown and Bixler combined to go 2-7, with two RBI and two walks.

Syracuse 4 Leigh Valley 1 — GAME TWO
∙ Detwiler (W, 1-0) 6IP 6H 1ER 2BB 4K
∙ Wilkie (S, 2) 1IP 1H 0R 1BB 2K
∙ Bernadina 2-3, 2R, HR, 2RBI, SB
∙ Bixler 1-1, 2BB

Once again, thanks to an early lead, the Chiefs were able to settle down and sweep the double header by taking game two against Lehigh Valley by a score of 4-1. Starting pitcher Ross Detwiler got the win, pitching six complete innings, allowing one run on six hits and two walks while striking out four. Bernadina was the hero of the game, starting the game with a single and scoring on a Chris Marrero single, then launching a 2-run homerun in the third.

Harrisburg 4 Trenton 2
∙ Davis (ND) 4IP 3H 0R 2BB 6K
∙ VanAllen (W, 1-0) 3IP 2H 1R 1ER 4K 1HR, PO
∙ Lombardozzi 2-4, SB, RBI
∙ Moore 2-5
∙ Ivany 1-3, R, 2BB

Harrisburg broke open a 2-1 lead in the top of the ninth and held on for a 4-2 win, thanks to a game-saving catch by Jonathan Tucker to end it. Tyler Moore and Steve Lombardozzi each had two hits as the Sens broke a three-game losing streak. Erik Davis returned on two days’ rest from his rained-out start on Monday (⅓ IP) to pitch four scoreless innings, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out six. Cory VanAllen got the win in relief with three solid innings of work, spoiled by a solo shot in the sixth but striking out four.

Potomac Nationals — OFF DAY
The P-Nats head up 95 for a weekend set against the Wilmington Blue Rocks, with Danny Rosenbaum making his second start tonight. For a tweeter, follow @pinetarpress for in-game updates, or if you make it up to Frawley, you can try to find a woofer.

Lexington 7 Hagerstown 0
∙ Grace (L, 1-1) 4IP 11H 6R 6ER 1BB 1K 2HR
∙ Jenkins 1⅔ 0H 0R 0BB 1K
∙ Martinson 2-3
∙ Harper 1-3, 2B, BB, CS

The 19-year-old Tanner Bushue was sensational in his professional debut, retiring the first seven batters he faced and holding the Hagerstown Suns to just five hits over eight innings as the Lexington Legends won 7-0 to split the four-game series. Suns starter Matt Grace was peppered for two runs on four hits in the first and tagged for four runs, including two home runs in the fourth to take the loss. Jason Martinson paced the offense with two of the five hits while Bryce Harper went 1-for-3 with a walk and a double but was picked off third by Bushue.

Thursday’s News and Notes

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Apr 142011
 

The Quick Rundown…

Team Yesterday’s Result Today’s Game Pitching Matchup
Syracuse Chiefs Postponed vs. Pawtucket, 2:00 p.m.
(Doubleheader)		 Yunesky Maya (0-0, 9.64) and
Ross Detwiler (0-0, 1.05) vs.
Kyle Weiland (0-1, 12.00) and
Matt Fox (1-0, 1.50)
Harrisburg Senators Lost, 4-3 @ Trenton, 7:05 p.m. Erik Davis (0-0, 0.00) vs.
Shaeffer Hall (0-0, 7.20)
Potomac Nationals Lost 3-2 (10 inn.);
Won, 3-2 (7 inn.)		 OFF DAY N/A
Hagerstown Suns Lost , 1-0; Won, 6-4 @ Lexington, 7:00 p.m. Matt Grace (1-0, 0.00) vs.
Tanner Bushue (1-0, 6.00)

Syracuse 0 Pawtucket 0 - POSTPONED

The Syracuse Chiefs’ first home game of the season against the Pawtucket Red Sox was postponed due to rain. The game will be played as part of a doubleheader Thursday starting at 2 p.m.

New Britain 4 Harrisburg 3
∙ Meyers (L, 1-1) 4⅔IP 9H 4R 4ER 0BB 5K
∙ Arnesen 3⅓ IP 2H 0R 2BB 1K
∙ Lombardozzi 2-4, R, 2B, HR, RBI
∙ Rhinehart 1-3, R, HR, RBI, BB

Despite three solo homeruns from Bill Rhinehart, Steve Lombardozzi and Adam Fox, the Senators weren’t able to overcome New Britain as they got swept in the final game of the series by a score of 4-3. While this game was closer than the first two, the Sens lost the three games by a 15-6 margin. On a positive note, the team had nine hits in the game (a season high), the most impressive coming from Lombardozzi who hit a double in the third and a solo homerun in the fifth, breaking an 0-for-17 slump at the plate.

Winston-Salem 3, Potomac 2 (10 inn.) — GAME ONE
∙ Demny (ND) 5⅔ IP 3H 1R 1ER BB 3K
∙ Olbrychowski 2IP 1H 0R 0BB 2K
∙ Souza 2-4, R, HR, 2RBI
∙ Hood 1-3, R, BB
Potomac 3, Winston-Salem 2 — GAME TWO
∙ Clegg (ND) 4IP 4H 2R 2ER BB 3K
∙ Lehman (S,1) 2IP 0H 0R 0BB 2K
∙ Souza 2-3, R, 3B, SB, RBI
∙ Soriano 2-3, 3B, RBI

See Sue’s take in Last Night In Woodbridge

Hagerstown 1 Lexington 0 — GAME ONE
∙ Selik (W, 1-0) 5IP 4H 0R 2BB 5K
∙ Eusebio (S, 1) 2IP 0H 0R B 3K
∙ Rogers 2-3, 2-2B, RBI
∙ Moore 1-3, 2B
∙ Martinson 1-3, 2B

Cameron Selik turned in another strong start, throwing five shutout innings, to which Wilson Eusebio added two more for a 1-0 shutout and Hagerstown’s sixth straight win to open the season. Mills Rogers led the hit parade with two doubles and an RBI, while Wade Moore and Jason Martinson also doubled in three at-bats.

Lexington 6, Hagerstown 4
∙ Applebee (L, 0-1) 4⅔ IP 6H 5R 5ER 2BB 5K 2HR
∙ Brown 1⅓ IP 3H 1R 1ER 0BB 1K
∙ Harper 1-4, R, HR, RBI
∙ Sanchez 1-3, R, BB
∙ Oduber 1-3, BB, SB

A four-run rally with two outs in the bottom of the fifth set the Suns down for a 6-4 tally and a doubleheader split. Bryce Harper hit his regular-season home run with a solo shot in the top of the third. Both managers were ejected during the game for arguing. The series concludes today in Lexington before Hagerstown returns to Municipal Stadium tomorrow for the Home Opener.

Wednesday’s News and Notes

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Apr 132011
 

Team Yesterday’s Result Today’s Game Pitching Matchup
Syracuse Chiefs Postponed vs. Pawtucket, 2:00 p.m. Yunesky Maya (0-0, 9.64) vs.
Kyle Weiland (0-1, 12.00)
Harrisburg Senators Lost, 3-1; Lost, 8-2 vs. New Britain, 7:00 p.m.
(Doubleheader)		 Brad Meyers (1-0, 0.00) vs.
Deolis Guerra (1-0, 0.00)
Potomac Nationals Postponed vs. Winston-Salem, 6:05 p.m. Paul Demny (6-10, 4.23 @ A) and
Mitchell Clegg (9-3, 3.48 @ A) vs.
Terry Doyle (8-8, 3.71) and
Joe Searfin (3-4, 5.62)
Hagerstown Suns Won, 5-0 @ Lexington, 7:00 p.m. Cameron Selik (0-0, 0.00) and
Paul Applebee (1st start) vs.
TBD (0-0, -.–) and TBD (0-0, -.–)

Syracuse 3 Leigh Valley 4 (Postponed)
The game between the Syracuse Chiefs and Lehigh Valley IronPigs was postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader starting at 6:05 PM on July 14th at Coca-Cola Park.

New Britain 3 Harrisburg 1 – Game #1
∙ Rodriguez 1IP 1H 0ER 0BB 2K
∙ Peacock, Brad (L, 0-1) 4⅔ IP 7H 2ER 1BB 3K
∙ Mandel 2IP 3H 1ER 0BB 1K
∙ Valdez 2-4, 1K
∙ Coats 2-3
∙ Ivany 2-4, 1R

While Harrisburg tried to fight back from a 3-0 deficit in the 9th inning, the one run scored thanks to an Ivany single and a bunch of errors and passed balls, was not enough to come back as New Britain was able to defeat Harrisburg by a score of 3-1 in the first game of the doubleheader. Brad Peacock took the loss, pitching 4 and 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk, while striking out three.

New Britain 8 Harrisburg 2 – Game #2
∙ Barthmaier (L, 0-1) 2⅔ IP 5H 5ER 3BB 4K
∙ Pena 2IP 1H 2H 0R 3BB 2K
∙ Coats 1-3, 2RBI
∙ Rhinehart 1-3
∙ Moore 0-3, 3K

A five-run third enabled New Britain to take the early lead and not look back as the Senators were defeated by a score of 8-2 and fall to 2-2 for the season, after losing both games of the double header. Barthmaier, took the loss after lasting only 2 2/3 of an inning, allowing five earned runs off five hits and three walks, while striking out four. Harrisburg managed just four hits, the biggest being a two-RBI single from Buck Coats. Johnathan Tucker also went 1-2 and showed his speed by stealing second base. Brian Peacock went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in his AA debut.

Potomac vs. Winston-Salem — PPD
The 10:30am game between Winston-Salem and Potomac was postponed due to rain. It will be made up tonight as part of a doubleheader at 6:05 p.m.

Hagerstown 4 Lexington 0
∙ Jordan (W, 2-0) 5IP 2H 0R 1BB 5K
∙ Manno 2IP 1H 0R 0BB 5K
∙ Sanchez 2-4, R, SB, 3RBI
∙ Oduber 1-4, R, SB, BB
∙ Harper 0-4, 3K

Hagerstown remains unbeaten, winning their fifth straight by a 5-1 score over Lexington. The Suns put up a two-spot in the first two innings, using a double steal to force an error in the first, and showing the Legends the truth about issuing walks in the second. Despite the five runs scored, the Suns were just 1-for-11 with RISP and Bryce Harper suffered through an 0-for-4 night with three strikeouts. Taylor Jordan made his first start of the season, going the first five innings, followed by two innings apiece by Shane McCatty and Chris Manno. The doubleheader that had been scheduled for last night was shifted to tonight because the field was not playable in time for the 5:05 start.

Tuesday’s News and Notes

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Apr 122011
 

The Quick Rundown…

Team Yesterday’s Result Today’s Game Pitching Matchup (’10 Record @ Level)
Syracuse Chiefs Lost, 4-3 (10 inn.) @ Lehigh Valley, 10:35 a.m. Yunesky Maya (0-0, 9.64)* vs.
Ryan Feierabend (4-7, 5.30)
Harrisburg Senators Suspended, Top 2nd vs. New Britain, 5:00 p.m.
(Doubleheader)		 TBD and Brad Peacock (2-2, 4.66) vs.
TBD and David Bromberg (5-5, 3.62)
Potomac Nationals Lost, 7-5 Postponed
(Doubleheader on Wed.)		 Paul Demny (6-10, 4.23 @ A) and
Mitchell Clegg (9-3, 3.48 @ A) vs.
Terry Doyle (8-8, 3.71) and
Joe Searfin (3-4, 5.62)
Hagerstown Suns Postponed @ Lexington, 7:00 p.m. Taylor Jordan (0-1, 13.50) and
Paul Applebee (6-6, 4.10) vs.
Juan Minaya (4-12, 4.79) and
Gabriel Garcia (0-1, 3.86 @ Appy Lg)

* 2011 record

Leigh Valley 4 Syracuse 3 (10 inn.)
∙ Stammen (ND_ 5IP 3H 1ER 1BB 3K
∙ Hyde 1IP 0H 0R 0BB 3K
∙ Chico (L, 0-2) 0IP 1H 1R 0ER 0BB 0K WP
∙ Bixler 1-4, 2R, BB
∙ Frazier 2-4, R, 2B

For the second time this season, the Syracuse Chiefs lost on a walkoff wild pitch, as Iron Pigs’s Cory Sullivan doubled, moved to 2nd, and then scored on a Matt Chico wild pitch. Both losses were charged to Chico. The loss quickly reversed the momentum that had started when the Chiefs rallied in the 8th inning to tie the game at 3-3, thanks to doubles by Jeff Frazier and Chris Marreno. Starting Craig Stammen pitched well, allowing just three hits and one run in five innings, while walking only one and striking out three.

New Britain 0 Harrisburg 0 – Suspended (2nd inning)

The game against the Rock Cats was suspended in the 2nd inning due to field conditions. It will be made up today, beginning at 5 p.m., with the first game a nine-inning completion and the second game a seven-inning affair. In a common minor-league maneuver with the threat of rain, Henry Rodriguez started the game and pitched the top of the first inning. Unfortunately, Erik Davis warmed up to start the second and will likely be skipped in favor of Brad Peacock, with Jimmy Barthmaier and Erik Arnesen the two most likely pitchers in the nightcap. Derek Norris was injured running out a groundball, turning his right ankle on the bag according to eyewitnesses.

Winston-Salem 7 Potomac 5
∙ Frias (L, 0-1) 6IP 4H 1R 1ER 1BB 2K
∙ Caldera 2IP 6H 4R 4ER 0BB 1K 1HR
∙ Hood 2-3, R, 2-2B, BB
∙ Leon 2-4, R
∙ Hague 1-4, R, HR, 2RBI

See Sue’s take in Last Night In Woodbridge

Hagerstown @ Lexington — PPD
Rain washed away the game in Lexington, forcing a doubleheader at 5:05 p.m.

Monday’s News and Notes

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Apr 112011
 

The Quick Rundown…

Team Yesterday’s Result Today’s Game Pitching Matchup (’10 Record @ Level)
Syracuse Chiefs Won, 2-0 @ Lehigh Valley, 7:05 p.m. Craig Stammen (2-0, 2.25) vs.
Brian Bass (4-4, 3.26)
Harrisburg Senators Won, 4-3 vs. New Britain, 7:00 p.m. Erik Davis (1-0, 3.60) vs.
Liam Hendriks (6-3, 1.93 @ A+)
Potomac Nationals Won, 7-6 (10 inn.) vs. Winston-Salem, 7:05 p.m. Paul Demny (6-10, 4.23 @ A) vs.
Cameron Bayne (12-9, 3.60 @ A)
Hagerstown Suns Won, 7-6 @ Lexington, 7:00 p.m. Taylor Jordan (0-1, 13.50) vs.
TBD (0-0, -.–)

Syracuse 2 Leigh Valley 0
∙ Milone (W, 1-0) 7.0IP 5H 0ER 0BB 4K
∙ Wilkie (H, 1) 1.0IP 0H 0ER 0BB 3K
∙ Kimball (S, 2) 1.0IP 1H 0ER 0BB 1K
∙ McConnell 1-3, 1R, 1-2B
∙ Bynum 2-4, 2K
∙ Brown 1-4, R, 1-3B

The Syracuse Chiefs won their second straight game with a 2-0 shutout victory over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs thanks to stellar pitching. Tom Milone, pitched seven shutout innings, allowing just five hits while walking no batters and striking out four. Both Wilkie and Kimball relieved him, collectively pitching 2 complete innings and allowing only one hit while striking out four. The two Chief’s runs were scored by McConnell and Brown who had a double and a triple respectfully.

Bowie 3 Harrisburg 4
∙ Atilano 5.0IP 4H 2ER 2BB 2K
∙ Rodriguez 1.0IP 2H 0BB 2K
∙ McCoy (W, 1-0) 0.2IP 0H 0ER 0BB 0K
∙ Fox 1-3, R, 1BB
∙ Gilbert 2-4, R, 1BB

In today’s game, Harrisburg proved that they will not give up, as for the second game in a row, the Sens starting pitcher allowing two runs in the first few innings. The Sens rallied back in the 8th inning to tie the game at 2-a-piece. While Bowie scored a run off of Erik Arnesen in the top of the 9th, the Senators proved determination, scoring two runs in the bottom of the ninth to win the game in walk off fashion. Starting pitcher, Luis Atlano pitched five complete innings, allowing two earned runs off of four hits and 2 walks, while striking out two. Fox and Gilbert were the batters of the game, collectively going 3-7, scoring two runs and getting two walks.

Potomac 7 Lynchburg 6 (10 inn.)
∙ Holder (ND) 6IP 6H 3R 3ER 2BB 3K
∙ Demmin (H, 1) 1IP 0H 0R 1BB 1K
∙ Hague 2-5, R, BB, 2B, 2RBI
∙ Souza 2-5, R, 2B, HR, 2RBI

See Sue’s take in Sunday Afternoon In Woodbridge

Hagerstown 7 Rome 6
∙ Hansen (ND) 5IP 7H 2R 2ER BB 5K
∙ Jenkins (W, 1-0) 1⅓ IP 1H 0R 0BB 1K
∙ Kelso 3-5, R, RBI
∙ Harper 2-4, R, BB, RBI
∙ Rogers 2-5, SB, 2RBI

A four-run rally in the Top of the 9th secured a series sweep and a 7-6 win for the Hagerstown Suns. Two walks helped the rally, but Bryce Harper’s RBI single, Randolph Oduber’s Homer Simpson HBP, and a two-run single from Mills Rogers were the key hits in the ninth. Chris Jenkins got the win in relief while starter Bobby Hansen turned in five innings of work with two runs allowed on seven hits and a walk. He also struck out five.

Sunday’s News and Notes

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Apr 102011
 

The Quick Rundown…

Team Yesterday’s Result Today’s Game Pitching Matchup (’10 Record @ Level)
Syracuse Chiefs Won, 2-1 (10 inn.) @ Lehigh Valley, 1:35 p.m. Tom Milone (12-5, 2.85 @ AA) vs.
Eddie Bonine (4-1, 4.63 for DET)
Harrisburg Senators Lost, 2-0 vs. Bowie, 2:00 p.m. Luis Atilano (6-7, 5.15 @ WAS) vs.
Richard Zagone (5-5, 4.34)
Potomac Nationals Lost, 6-5 vs. Lynchburg, 1:05 p.m. Trevor Holder (3-3, 4.09) vs.
Zeke Spruill (3-5, 5.54)
Hagerstown Suns Won, 3-2 @ Rome, 7:00 p.m. Bobby Hansen (3-2, 4.79 @ NYPL) vs.
TBD (0-0, -.–)

Syracuse 2 Leigh Valley 1 (10 innings)
∙ Mock 5⅔ IP 3H 1ER 3BB 6K 1HR
∙ Balester 1⅓ IP 1H 0R 1BB 1K
∙ Kimball (S, 1) 1IP 1H 0R 0BB 2K
∙ Bynum 2-4
∙ Aubrey 2-4
∙ Bixler 2-5, 1R, 1-2B

It was a close game between the Syracuse Chiefs and Lehigh Valley as for the second game in a row, the Chiefs game was decided in extra innings. But this time, they won, thanks to a Boomer Whiting walk and a throwing error followed by a Jeff Frazier RBI single. Lehigh Valley tried to battle in the bottom of the inning as Jeff Larish was able to get double off of Cole Kimball, but the runner was stranded at second base. While the Chiefs bats were cold, going 0-for-15 with RISP, and leaving 13 runners on base, pitching was at a premium as starting pitcher Garrett Mock, pitched 5 and 2/3 innings allowing only one run on three hits and three walks, while striking out six and Kimball earned his first save of the season, pitching the 10th inning, allowing just the one hit while striking out two.

Bowie 2 Harrisburg 0
∙ Tatusko (L, 0-1) 4IP 2ER 4BB 5K
∙ VanAllen 1⅔ IP 1H 0R 1BB 3K
∙ Norris 1-3, BB
∙ Coats, 1-3, BB
∙ Moore, 0-4, 2K

The Baysox got on the board early, scoring 2 runs in the first inning off of Senators starter Ryan Tatusko, who lasted four innings allowing two earned runs on 4 walks and 5 strikeouts. Unfortunately, the Sens just weren’t able to execute offensively, going 0-for-8 with RISP and leaving 9 players on base.  The upside to the game was that four Harrisburg relievers collectively pitched five strong innings, allowing no runs on three hits and four walks, while striking out eight.

Lynchburg 6 Potomac 5
∙ Rosenbaum (L, 0-1) 5IP 2H 3R 2ER 3BB 4K
∙ Olbrychowski 1⅔ IP 1H 3R 3ER 2BB 3K 3WP
∙ Smoker 1⅓IP 1H 0R 1BB 2K
∙ Kobernus 2-4, R, RBI
∙ Souza 1-4, HR, 3RBI

See Sue’s take in the first Last Night In Woodbridge

Hagerstown 3 Rome 2
∙ McKenzie (W, 1-0) 5IP 1H 1R 1ER 3BB 3K
∙ McCatty (H, 1) 2IP 1H 0R 1BB 0K
∙ Graham (SV, 2) 1IP 0H 0R 0BB 1K
∙ Freitas 2-3, R, BB, HR, RBI
∙ Kelso 2-4, 2B, RBI

Another pitcher’s duel, another win for the Suns. David Freitas homered and Blake Kelso doubled in another for the first two runs in the fifth while Bryce Harper’s RBI groundout in the sixth proved to be the gamewinner. Four Hagerstown pitchers combined on a five-hitter, with starter Chris McKenzie getting the win, Steve McCatty got the hold, and Ben Graham got the save.

Saturday’s News and Notes

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Apr 092011
 

The Quick Rundown…

Team Yesterday’s Result Today’s Game Pitching Matchup (’10 Record @ Level)
Syracuse Chiefs Lost, 3-2 (13 inn.) @ Lehigh Valley, 6:35 p.m. Garrett Mock (1-1, 4.09) vs.
Eddie Bonine (4-1, 4.63 for DET)
Harrisburg Senators PPD vs. Bowie, 7:00 p.m. Ryan Tatusko (12-3, 2.63) vs.
Steve Johnson (7-8, 5.09)
Potomac Nationals PPD vs. Lynchburg, 7:05 p.m. Danny Rosenbaum (3-2, 2.09) vs.
Arodys Vizcaino (0-0, 4.61)
Hagerstown Suns Won, 2-0 @ Rome, 7:00 p.m. Chris McKenzie (1-2, 8.54 @ NYPL) vs.
TBD (0-0, -.–)

Syracuse 2 Buffalo 3 (13 innings)
∙ Detwiler 6IP 4H 1ER 1BB 8K
∙ Martin 4IP 1H 0R 1BB 3K
∙ Chico (L, 0-1) ⅓IP 2H 1ER 1BB 0K
∙ Marrero 2-5, BB, 2B, 2RBI
∙ Solano 2-4, BB
∙ Brown 2-5, R, BB, CS

It was a closely matched game between the Syracuse Chiefs and the Buffalo Bisons as the game was not decided until the 13th inning, when the Bisons were able to score a run off of Chico and win the game in walk-off fashion. Unfortunately, just four out of the 13 batters got a hit, including a pair from Marreno, Solano, Brown, and a single from Bixler. The Chiefs’ problem in today’s game was execution, going 1-for-10 with RISP and leaving 14 men on base. One strength of the game was pitching, as starter Ross Detwiler pitched 6 complete innings, allowing one run on four hits, while walking one and striking out eight. J.D. Martin also pitched four outstanding innings, allowing only one hit and one walk while striking out three.

Harrisburg vs. Bowie — PPD

Last night’s Harrisburg Senators game versus the Bowie Baysox was postponed due to rain. The game has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 29th at 5:00 p.m. as part of a doubleheader, and tonight’s fireworks show has also been shifted to that date.

Potomac Nationals vs. Lynchburg Hillcats — PPD

Ditto for Potomac, who will make up the game when Lynchburg returns next month, according to beat writer Robert Daski. Unlike Harrisburg, the fireworks show will still be held.

Hagerstown 2, Rome 0
∙ Grace (W, 1-0) 6IP 4H 0R 0BB 4K
∙ Manno (SV, 1) 1IP 1H 0R 0BB 2K
∙ Oduber 2-5, 2B, 2SB
∙ Kelso 1-3, BB, RBI

Hagerstown took their second straight with a 2-0 win as three pitchers combined for an eight-hit shutout. The Suns scored just single runs in the 7th and 8th innings, with Wade Moore singling in Jason Martinson and Blake Kelso driving home Bryce Harper, who was hitless in three at-bats but drew a walk. The Suns were outhit 8-4 but ran rampant with four stolen bases in five tries.

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