Sunday’s News & Notes
| Team | Yesterday | Today | Pitching Probables |
| Rochester | Won, 9-8 | @ Charlotte, 5:05pm | Alvarez (1-7, 4.38) vs. Clevinger (3-2, 4.26) |
| Harrisburg | Lost, 3-0; Won, 7-5 |
@ Binghamton, 5:05pm | Bennett (0-1, 8.59) vs. Wenninger (8-6, 3.02) |
| Wilmington | Won, 3-0 | vs. Hudson Valley, 1:05pm | Y. Tejeda (0-1, 13.50) vs. Landry (1-1, 5.23) |
| Fredericksburg | Lost, 2-0; Won, 2-1 |
@ Columbia, 5:05pm | Polanco (5-7, 3.95) vs. Wyatt (1-4, 4.33) |
| DSL Nationals | Won, 9-0 | OFF DAY |
Rochester 9 Charlotte 8
• Solesky 4IP, 8H, 6R, 6ER, 2BB, 5K
• Powell (W, 2-1) 1IP, 2H, 0R, 0BB, 0K
• Salazar (SV, 3) 1IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 1K
• Nuñez 3-4, 2R, RBI
• Mejía 2-4, 2R, 2B, RBI
• Franklin 2-4, R, RBI, SAC
Rochester erased a 7-2 deficit with a six-run 5th then broke an 8-8 tie with sac fly in the 8th to edge Charlotte, 9-8. Chase Solesky was dinged for the first six Knights runs on eight hits and two walks over four innings in his 19th start. Holden Powell high-wired two hits in the in the 7th and was the pitcher of record when Jackson Cluff drove in Nasim Nuñez for the game-winning run. The Red Wings racked up 13 hits and had eight of nine starters drive in a run.
Binghamton 3 Harrisburg 0 – GM. 1
• Cornelio (L, 4-2) 5IP, 3H, 3R, 2ER, 3BB, 3K, HR
• Davila 1IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 2K
• S. Brown 0-2, BB
• Suggs 0-1, BB
The Senators were no-hit for a 3-0 loss in the opener. Losing pitcher Riley Cornelio gave up all three Rumble Ponies runs on three hits (one HR) and three walks while striking out… wait for it… three. Matt Suggs ended the bid for a combined perfect game with a one-out walk in the 6th. Phillip Glasser reached on an error to push him to second, but did not advance further. Sam Brown walked in the 7th to become the third and final Harrisburg baserunner.
Harrisburg 7 Binghamton 5 – GM. 2
• Huff 3IP, 3H, 1R, 1ER, 1BB, 0K, HBP
• Vasquez (W, 3-0) 2IP, 0H, 0R, 2BB, 1K
• King 2-3, R, BB, E
• Thomas 1-2, R, HR(GS), 4RBI
• V. Peña 1-4, R, 2RBI
A Johnathon Thomas grand slam capped off a five-run rally to give Harrisburg a 5-0 lead in the 2nd. Chance Huff gave back one run in his third and final inning as the starter. The bullpen handed him their beer and blew the four-run lead two innings later. Viandel Peña went deep in the 7th to break the 5-5 tie and Samuel Vasquez worked around a leadoff walk in the 7th to earn the win, his third. Seaver King singled twice to lead the Sens hit column of seven and drew one of two walks (Branden Boisserie) for Harrisburg.
Wilmington 3 Hudson Valley 0
• Clemmey 6IP, 2H, 0R, 5BB, 5K
• Arguelles (W, 5-3) 2IP, 1H, 0R, 0BB, 2K
• Amaral (SV, 7) 1IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 1K
• M. Brown 3-3, R, 2SB
• Rombach 2-4, R, HR, RBI
Three Blue Rocks pitchers combined to shut out the Renegades, 3-0 on three hits. Alex Clemmey went the first six and allowed two hits and five walks while striking out five. The decison went to Anthony Arguelles with two goose eggs in the 7th and 8th while Austin Amaral worked the 9th to earn his seventh save. Marcus Brown singled three times, stole two bases, and scored a run. Nate Rombach singled and homered to break the 0-0 tie as Wilminton tallied seven hits total.
Columbia 2 Fredericksburg 0 – COMP.
• Johnson 1IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 0K
• Roman (L, 2-7) 4IP, 6H, 1R, 1ER, 0BB, 1K
• Green 1-3, BB, SB, 2K
• Peoples 1-4, 2K
The FredNats were shut out, 2-0 on two hits in the continuation from Friday night’s game. Angel Roman scattered six hits over four innings, allowing one run with no walks and one whiff to take the loss. Elijah Green was the only Fredericksburg batter to reach base twice (single, walk) while Nick Peoples singled to end the no-hit bid in the 2nd.
Fredericksburg 2 Columbia 1 – GM. 2
• Meckley (W, 5-6) 6IP, 4H, 1R, 1ER, 1BB, 4K
• Otanez (SV, 3) 1IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 1K
• Henseler 1-3, 2B, RBI
• Dickerson 1-2, R, BB, CS
Fredericksburg capitalized on two errors in the 7th to turn a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 win and split the de facto doubleheader. Alexander Meckley turned in his fourth quality start and picked up his fifth win, giving up Columbia’s run on four hits and a walk while striking out four. Johan Otanez retired the side in order in the 7th to earn the save, his third. Wyatt Henseler doubled in his pro debut and was credited with an RBI on a fielder’s choice while Luke Dickerson walked, singled, and scored a run to lead the FredNats three-hit fusillade. Roster moves: Wyatt Henseler (9th Rd. pick) reassigned from the FCL.
DSL Nationals 9 DSL Miami 0
• Torrelles 4IP, 2H, 0R, 0BB, 2K
• Gimenez (W, 2-0) 2IP, 0H, 0R, 1BB, 2K
• German 2-2, R, 2B, 3B, 3RBI, 2HBP, SB
• Garces 2-3, R, 3B, RBI, SB
• N. De La Cruz 1-2, R, 2BB, RBI, CS
The D-Nats broke out for six runs in the 5th to break open a 2-0 game as three pitchers combined to shut out the D-Marlins, 9-0 on two hits. Yaiker Torrelles went the first four and gave up both DSL Miami hits, walked none, and struck out two. Greyson Gimenez walked one and fanned two over two to get the win. Jhondel Salas added the final goose egg and struck out two in the 7th. Marconi Herman doubled, tripled, scored twice, and stole a base while Nauris De La Cruz reached three times on a single and two walks to lead the DSL Nationals offense.
Good to see King get two hits, but man, what a bitterly disappointing season from him. He’s now hitting merely .227 /.282 /.303 in Harrisburg, and and equally disappointing .245 /.294 /.341 on the season.
I really can’t see any silver linings to this season. He’s not walking at all (5.7 BB%, which has remained stable across levels), he’s hitting for zero power (5 HR and .096 ISO on the season). His hit tool, which was supposed to be one of his most polished tools is a far cry from it, hitting .243 on the season. And it’s not bad luck; he’s got a .299 BABIP!
I guess he’s got some speed? Stealing 22 bases on the season, but it’s still not exactly special. 180 players have stolen more than 22 bases in the minors this season (28 of whom have stolen >40). Wilmingtonians and Harrisburgers: how’s his defence? Does he have good range? He’s got 17 errors on the season and a not great .951 Field%, which I know doesn’t tell the whole story.
Meanwhile, guys who were widely considered more highly regarded than King, like Bryce Rainer, Trey Yesavage, Braden Montgomery and Cam Smith, that were still on the board at 1-10, are largely living up to their reputations, and with the exception of Rainer all signed for considerably less than King.
It’s no wonder we are where we are when we consistently whiff on our first rounders. Here’s to hoping the Nats were actually smarter than everyone else this time with the Willits pick.
Actually, my big fear is that Willits is the next Seaver King . . .
Law and Longenhagen were both really fond of King, so it’s not like there wasn’t a consensus of folks liking him. Law did say this year that someone in the organization had obviously messed with King’s swing, which is concerning. Obviously they didn’t make it better.
Part of the selling point on King was that he took walks and made contact, neither of which have been the case this year. His 20% K rate isn’t awful, but it’s a dramatic rise from his 12% at Wake last year. He’s also not showing much pop.
Even though the early returns are concerning, it’s WAY too early to give up on King. He’s only 22. He’s supposedly an extremely hard worker. Now he knows what he need to work on.
the biggest jump in baseball is going from hiA to AA, he will figure it out or he won’t.
Another strong start from Clemmey, other than the five walks. I guess they’re sticking to a plan to keep him at A+ for the season. He just turned 20 three weeks ago, so there’s really no rush.
This scrutiny on the new PD staff and their past resume experience from other organizations is note worthy
Under slot level slot over slot .
That’s why the Dodgers and their big vaults can have farm depth where they toss two good kids for an Alex Call
The jury still out on you guys in post Rizzo offices
Choi as a starter is history
Tejada may red carpet to the bullpen like CC and Rutledge
Jonathan Thomas hits a GS – well slap me and call me Shirley ! What a cosmic carpet ride in August so far
Polanco has a 3.95 ERA @ FRED . Rainouts help the bullpen for the week ahead .
Will Delino Sr see JDL , D Williams and Sam Peterson before season ends ?
One thinks that Alvarez year at Rochester has been a mixed bag found in the details of his season line score
Major asteroid asteric on his season ? Lousy leather work behind him !!
Sunday a great example . Three errors especially two by FM ( yes static at all , Steely Dan !) hinder his getting to 4-6 IP.