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Wednesday’s News & Notes

Team Yesterday Today Pitching Probables
Rochester Lost, 11-5 vs. Worcester, 1:05pm Solesky (4-5, 4.98) vs. Stock (5-3, 3.05)
Harrisburg Lost, 4-1 vs Erie, 6:30pm Luckham (4-4, 3.36) vs. Bergner (5-4, 3.60)
Wilmington Won, 4-1 @ Brooklyn, 6:40pm Clemmey (4-4, 3.34) vs. Girton (3-2, 2.89)
Fredericksburg Won, 5-4 @ Carolina, 6:30pm Da. Garcia (4-2, 2.77) vs. Hernandez (6-4, 2.13)
FCL Nationals Lost, 6-5 vs. FCL Marlins, 10am
DSL Nationals Lost, 7-3 OFF DAY

Worcester 11 Rochester 5
• Cavalli (L, 3-3) 3⅔ IP, 8H, 7R, 7ER, 2BB, 2K, 2HR
• Schnell 3-4, R, 2B, HR, 3RBI, SB
• Morales 3-4, 3R, 2B(10), 2HR, 2RBI

Rochester led this one briefly, 3-1, before Worcester pounded the Rochester throwers for 14 hits in an 11-5 loss by the Red Wings. Cade Cavalli was hammered for seven runs on eight hits (two HR) and two walks as he failed to make it past the 4th for the fifth time in 13 starts. Offensively, Nick Schnell and Yoyo Morales combined for six hits, four runs, and all five RBI. They both homered in the 1st. The rest of the Red Wings batters were 2-for-29 with a double (Andrés Chapparro). Roster moves: C Drew Millas recalled to Washington; C Brady Lindsly placed on the Development List; RHP Eduardo Salazar optioned from Washington; C Francisco Mejia assigned from Washington (signed, 7/3; released by Diablos Rojos del Mexico on 7/1); IF Juan Yepez placed on 7-Day I.L.

Erie 4 Harrisburg 1
• Lara (L, 0-2) 5⅔ IP, 7H, 4R, 4ER, 2BB, 2K, HR
• Schultz 1IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 1K
• Glasser 3-4, OF assist @ HP
• Witt 1-3, BB

The Seawolves plundered the Senators for two runs in both the 2nd and 3rd innings to take ther series opener, 4-1. Andry Lara reverted to the mean with all four runs allowed on seven hits (one HR) and two walks over five and 2/3 innings. He struck out two (2). Harrisburg managed six singles, three of which came off the bat of Phillip Glasser, who also combined with Cayden Wallace to gun down a runner at home. The Sens drew two walks and left on six baserunners. Roster moves: RHP Jack Sinclair reassigned from Rochester; IF Murphy Stehly placed on 7-Day I.L.; RHP Orlando Ribalta assigned from Washignton (MLB Rehab).

Wilmington 4 Brooklyn 1
• Bennett 3IP, 0H, 0R, 2BB, 5K
• Simpson (W, 1-4) 2IP, 2H, 1R, 1ER, 1BB, 3K
• Lawson 1-4, R, HR, 3RBI
• Cruz 1-2, R, BB

After sitting out a 109-minute rain delay, Wilmington and Brooklyn kept the score 0-0 going until the 8th. That’s when the Blue Rocks put up four runs, including an Earl Weaver Special by Cortland Lawson. Jake Bennett no-hit the Cyclones for three innings, issuing two walks and striking out five before the tarp was pulled in the top of the 4th. Jared Simpson lost the shutout in the 8th but got the win. Robert Cranz set the side down in order in the 9th for his first A+ save and secure the 4-1 win. Armando Cruz and T.J. White also singled to round out the Wilmington hit tally of three (3). Roster moves: RHP Matthew Bollenbacher promoted from Fredericksburg.



Fredericksburg 5 Carolina 4
• Meckley ⅔ IP, 0H, 2R, 1ER, 3BB, 1K, 39-19 PIT-K
• Aldonis (W, 1-0) 2⅓ IP, 0H, 0R, 1BB, 3K, 2-0 IR-S
• Montero (SV, 1) 2IP, 2H, 0R, 0BB, 4K
• Barbieri 3-5, 2R, 3B, 2K, SB
• Mota 2-3, BB, 2B, 2RBI, CS
• R. Diaz 1-4, R, RBI, SB(19)

The FredNats erased and early 2-0 deficit with a three-run 3rd and held serve to win, 5-4. Alexander Meckley didn’t make it out if the 1st as he was lifted by organiational policy after two outs, three walks, and 39 pitches. Pablo Aldonis cleaned up the mess and went the next two. He was credited with the win as the most effective reliever. Euri Monteroclosed out the game with two scoreless inning to earn the save. Francesco Barbieri singled twice, scored twice, and tripled while Jorgelys Mota walked, singled, and doubled to lead the Fredericksburg offense.

FCL Astros 6 FCL Nationals 5
• Agostini 2⅔ IP, 3H, 2R, 0ER, 3BB, 0K
• Lunar (L, 1-2) 3⅓ IP, 5H, 4R, 3ER, 3BB, 2K, 3-0 IR-S
• D. Perez ⅓ IP, 0H, 0R, 1BB, 1K, 2-1 IR-S
• Green 2-3, 2R, HR, RBI, K
• Cooper 1-2, R, 2B
• A. Feliz 0-2, 2BB, 2E(13), SB

FCL Nationals blew a 5-3 in the 7th as the FCL Astros walked ’em off for a 6-5 loss. Starter Gabriel Agostini was lifted with two outs in the 3rd after allowing two unearned runs on three hits and three walks. Darrell Lunar took the loss when Doimil Perez came on with the game tied with two on and nobody out and got a strikeout. Angel Feliz dropped a popup to allow the winning run to score. It was his second error of the game and 13th of the season. Elijah Green singled, homered, scored twice, and struck out to lead the F-Nats attack. Roster moves: IF Everett Cooper assigned from Fredericksburg for MiLB rehab.

DSL Arizona Red 7 DSL Nationals 3
• M. De La Cruz (L, 1-3) 6IP, 5H, 4R, 3ER, 2BB, 5K
• Cortesia 2-3, R, 2BB, 2SB(11)
• Castillo 2-3, R, BB, 2B

The D-Nats fell to the D-Backs Red team in a rare DSL-league night game, 7-3. Marlon De La Cruz went six full innings for the first time in his career, but gave up four runs on five hits and two walks with five whiffs to take the loss. Brayan Cortesia singled twice and walked twice to raise his batting average to .500 and extend his hit streak to nine games. Roster moves: RHP Ranger Sarit assigned from Washington (IFA, signed 7/5).

13 Commments

  1. Francisco Mejia is a super interesting pick up. He’s basically the 2010s version of Keibert Ruiz. A top 20 catching prospect, who just couldn’t translate his success in the minors to the majors (both with the bad and glove). Mejia has ALWAYS been good in the minors, but his major league career of 1.2 WAR in 355 games played demonstrates his limitations (interestingly, it’s better than Ruiz’s 0.3 career WAR in 474 games…)

    Unfortunately, Mejia is also a well below average defensive catcher, otherwise, he could be that steady veteran presence that we’ve needed for a long time now.

    Really pleased to see Ribalta back in action. That biceps issue kept him out way longer than I expected. There’s still some low hanging fruit to be plucked and tossed from the bullpen, so hope his rehab is quick!

    Speaking of injuries, Zuckerman is reporting Sykora is dealing with a triceps injury and he’ll be shut down for 2-3 weeks… this is inconsistent with Harrisburgers reporting that Sykora was limping suggesting some sort of recurrence to his hip injury that kept him out earlier in the season, or some other leg injury. What’s going on here?

    While on the topic of rehabs, in the lower levels, Agostini and Aldonis and doing extremely well in their returns from injury. Agostini is sporting a 2.89 ERA, even while he still seems to be working on his command. Aldonis has been even better, with a minuscule 0.43 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 26 K in 21 IP. Missing 2 whole seasons has set his development schedule back, and at age 23, he’s earned a promotion to Wilmington.

    1. I recall many years ago there was discussion of trading Robles for Mejia—this was after Ramos left but before Suzuki/Gomes.

      1. Meijia must have a connection with some in the Latin scouting department . He must be looked at as a teacher , coach , future skipper or scout

      2. Welcome to the org , Ranger Sarit . Great name
        One reaction to Cavilli in Rochester last night . Dense full moon energy to pitch in .
        FredMD your take on the young OF @ Fred named Barbieri ??

      3. Elijah Green two hits under the sun in complex and no Ks
        Porto-rrreal!
        Lunar moon off last start .

  2. Also, not a good look rushing Ruiz back from his concussion, especially with the season he’s been having.

    With Rizzo and Davey gone, will Millas FINALLY get a fair shot at some regular time behind the plate? Despite sitting on the major league roster for 116 days, he’s only started 3 games in a row once (in 2023) and two games in a row twice!

  3. Ribalta hit 96 on the gun. As for Sykora, he was limping Tuesday, but didn’t appear to be limping last night. When he pitched on Saturday I noticed he was throwing more breaking balls than fastballs. Maybe it was an arm issue per Zuckerman.

      1. You are welcome. It was Sunday he was limping, not Tuesday (last night). My mistake.

  4. while Cortesia is making all the headlines in the DSL, how about the start of the season for Marconi German. currently leading the team in PAs, Runs, HRs, RBIs, SBs, BBs and HBP s (11!, yikes).

    a 400K signing he seems to be something.

  5. Guess Cavalli’s recent implosion means Ogasawara is getting some additional starts…. Terrific.

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