Saturday’s News & Notes
| Team | Yesterday | Today | Pitching Probables |
| Rochester | Lost, 3-2 | vs. Syracuse, 7:05 p.m. | Sharp (1-3, 6.34) vs. Adleman (1-0, 5.82) |
| Harrisburg | Lost, 3-1 | @ Akron, 7:05 p.m. | Kilome (1-3, 5.00) vs. Burns (1-2, 2.51) |
| Wilmington | Lost, 4-0 | @ Aberdeen, 6:05 p.m. | Shuman (2-1, 2.70) vs. Tavera (3-2, 4.13) |
| Fredericksburg | Won, 9-5 | @ Salem, 6:05 p.m. | Denaburg (0-1, 5.27) vs. Gonzalez (3-2, 4.94) |
| FCL Nationals | Won, 11-2 | vs. FCL Astros Orange, 12 p.m. | |
| DSL Nationals | Won, 18-5 | vs. DSL Giants Orange, 11 a.m. |
Syracuse 3 Rochester 2
• Je. Rodriguez 3⅓ IP, 2H, 2R, 2ER, 4BB, 5K, HR
• Clippard (L, 3-1) 1IP, 2H, 1R, 1ER, 0BB, 3K
• Stevenson 3-5, SB
• Palacios 2-3, 2BB, RBI
Tres Barrera failed to throw out any of the six baserunners who attempted to steal, including an error on an attempt at third base in the 8th that resulted in the game-winning run for a 3-2 Red Wings loss. Jefry Rodriguez failed to make it through five innings for the ninth time in ten starts, as he gave up two runs on two hits (one HR) over three and a 1/3rd innings. Tyler Clippard gave up a single and a double in the 8th for the loss. Andrew Stevenson singled three times and stole his 19th base while Josh Palacios reached base four times with two single and two walks to lead the Rochester offense.
Roster moves: LHP Jace Fry released .
Akron 3 Harrisburg 1
• Fuentes (L, 1-5) 3IP, 4H, 2R, 2ER, 3BB, 5K
• A. Lee 2IP, 0H, 0R, 1BB, 1K
• Millas 2-3, RBI
• Alu 2-4, 2B
Harrisburg avoided the shutout but couldn’t stop its season-long losing streak from going to seven games with a 3-1 decision to Akron. Steven Fuentes labored through three innings, needing 83 pitches to get nine out as the RubberDucks got to him for two runs on four hits and three walks. Jake Alu extended his hit streak to eight games with a single and a double while Drew Millas singled twice and drove in a run. The rest of the lineup went 2-for-26.
Roster moves: RHP Ronald Herrera returned to the Developmental List; C Wilmer Perez reassigned from Wilmington.
Aberdeen 4 Wilmington 0
• Parker (L, 3-1) 4IP, 6H, 1R, 0ER, 0BB, 7K
• Chu 3IP, 1H, 0R, 2BB, 3K
• Méndez 1-2, BB, SB(10)
• Pineda 1-4
The Blue Rocks were shut out, 4-0, on three hits by the IronBirds to stop a four-game winning streak. Mitchell Parker lost for the first time, giving up an unearned run on six hits and no walks while striking out seven. Ricardo Méndez was the sole Wilmington batter to reach base twice (single, walk) while Israel Pineda and Darren Baker also singled.
Fredericksburg 9 Salem 5
• Caceres (W, 4-3) 5⅓ IP, 3H, 4R, 4ER, 4BB, 5K
• Threadgill 2IP, 3H, 0R, 1BB, 3K
• White 3-4, 2R, 2B
• De La Rosa 2-3, R, 2BB, RBI
• Infante 1-2, 2R, 2BB, SF, 3RBI
Fredericksburg busted out for five in the 5th, then added three in the 6th to take an 8-1 lead and held on for the 9-5 win over Salem. Bryan Caceres got the Jack Morris win with four runs let in on three hits and four walks over five and a 1/3rd innings. He struck out five. T.J. White pushed his hit streak to six games with two singles and a double while Jeremy De La Rosa reached base four times with two walks and two singles to lead the FredNats offense.
FCL Nationals 11 FCL Mets 2
• Agostini 3IP, 2H, 0R, 1BB, 4K
• Cedeno (W, 1-0) 2IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 2K
• Witt 2-3, 3R, BB, RBI
• Colmenares 2-4, 2R, HR, 2RBI
• Tejeda 0-1, 3R, 3BB
Lightning ended this one after eight innings, though a 7-0 lead after three left only a little doubt about the outcome as the F-Nats pummeled the F-Mets, 11-2. 17-y.o. Gabriel Agostini made his third start and stretched out to three innings, with two hits and a walk and four whiffs notched. The win went to 20-y.o. Jose Cedeno with two scoreless, hitless, and walkless innings. Jose Colmenares led the age-appropriate hitters with a single and a homer while driving in two as the F-Nats registered nine hits and five walks total.
DSL Nationals 18 DSL Cardinals 5
• R. Lara 2⅓ IP, 1H, 2R, 1ER, 4BB, 5K
• R. Cuevas 1⅔ IP, 1H, 0R, 0BB, 2K
• Roman (BS, 1; W, 1-1) 2⅓ IP, 1H, 0R, 1BB, 4K
• Ju. Garcia 3-6, 3R, 2B, HR, 2RBI
• Mojica 2-3, 3R, 3BB, RBI, 2E
• Contreras 2-5, 2R, HR, BB, 3RBI
• Rosario 2-5, R, BB, 2RBI
The D-Nats blew a 4-1 lead but the D-Cards relievers were not to be outdone as they coughed up 14 runs from the 7th to the 9th for an 18-5 D-Nats win. The D-Nats hitters racked up 13 hits and 13 walks and struck out 16 times.
Here’s an interesting article – looks like deliberate in-season “shutdowns” are part of the strategy:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/why-the-nationals-put-cade-cavalli-cole-henry-and-brady-house-on-pause/ar-AAYRdcT?ocid=uxbndlbing
Just pulling one quote from the article:
“We want them to pitch throughout the whole season,” Rizzo reiterated. “So we figure if they get their 25 starts, we’re going to spread them out a little bit. And we think after about 10 starts is a good time to give them a breather. Now, with Cavalli, I think this [was] his 12th start and we’re giving him a break, too. That’s just our minor league protocol for players.”
I read about that interview on MASN and Rizzo said Cole Henry had a sore shoulder and Brady House had a back sprain.
It was good to hear that Cavalli is completely healthy. Don’t blame them for being super cautious on Henry.
Mitchell Parker had some traffic but 0 walks and 0 ER’s is impressive.
Speaking of 5th rounders, T.J. White was dynamic yet again. KW and I are co-chairs of the T.J. White fan club.
Didn’t know that a 17 year old pitcher had crossed the pond already from the DSL. Now that’s impressive.
17- a great number
Bonus baby , Todd?
Free agents signed by Watson will log plenty of innings to fill the gap
Mark, I focused on the same two things, LOL: no walks for Parker and two more hits for T.J. Our 5th rounders are rockin’.
Someone was reporting that Parker only throws 91-92 but keeps hitters off balance with his funky delivery. That’s pretty much the same profile of Cooper Hjerpe of Oregon State, who will probably be a mid-1st-round pick. I think he led the nation in strikeouts.
With White, the toughest thing for a player to do is learn to counter when the league starts figuring you out. We can all name a long list of former prospects who never could/did. That White is doing it before turning 19, as one of the youngest players in his league, is pretty darn impressive.
The best starter for the Nats is Paolo Espino and his fastball tops out at 89.
Something about having one eye in the land of the blind…
Bravo , Shuman , nice road outing vs tough Oriole lineup
Pineda making Watson smile lately
FCL Nats leading the complex league with 3.2 BB/9. early, I know but still impressive.
since Wilmington was away I had hoped to watch Parker. unfortunately the Iron Man has not installed a CF camera.
I guess Irvin’s skipped start is explained above. I guess erring on the side of caution shouldn’t be criticized. there are some exciting arms taking the mound right now, stay healthy everyone!