Wednesday’s News & Notes
| Team | Yesterday | Today | Probable Pitchers |
| Syracuse | Lost, 7-1 | @ Pawtucket, 12:05 p.m. |
Rosenbaum (0-1, 7.20) vs. Ranaudo (0-0, 2.25) |
| Harrisburg | Won, 6-2 | @ New Britain, 6:35 p.m. |
Schwartz (0-1, 16.20) vs. Dean (1-0, 3.38) |
| Potomac | Lost, 10-7 | vs. Lynchburg, 7:05 p.m. |
Rauh (0-0, 1.80) vs. Cabrera (0-0, 2.25) |
| Hagerstown | Won, 10-2; Won, 7-1 |
vs. Delmarva, 6:35 p.m. |
Voth (0-0, 0.00) vs. Brault (0-1, 13.50) |
Pawtucket 7 Syracuse 1
• Poveda (L, 0-1) 4+ IP, 7H, 7R, 7ER, 4BB, 2K, 2HR
• Madrigal 2IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 3K
• Burriss 1-3, BB, RBI
• Souza 1-3, BB, CS
Pawtucket scored early and often in a 7-1 defeat of Syracuse. Newcomer Omar Poveda was charged with all seven runs on seven hits, including two home runs to the final two batters he faced in four-plus innings. The 26-y.o. walked four and struck out two. The Chiefs ‘pen combined for four scoreless, led by Warner Madrigal’s two goose eggs, but it was for naught as the Chiefs offense couldn’t score until the ninth when Emmanuel Burriss’s bases-loaded walk ended the shutout bid. Burriss, Steve Souza, and Jhonatan Solano each went 1-for-3 with a walk to pace the Chiefs six-hit, six-walk offense. Roster move: IF/OF Jeff Kobernus placed on 7-Day DL (hand, HBP on Monday)
Harrisburg 6 New Britain 2
• Cole (W, 1-0) 5IP, 6H, 2R, ER, BB, 0K
• Grace (SV, 1) 2⅓ IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 2K
• Hood 3-5, R, 2B, 2K
• Martinson 2-5, 2R, 2B, 2RBI
• Ramsey 2-4, 3RBI
Harrisburg finally got good pitching and hitting on the same day as they tripled up New Brtiain, 6-2 for the first win of 2014. A.J. Cole gave up both runs (one earned; Senators still committed two errors) on six hits and a walk while striking out none. Richie Mirowski got the next five outs for the hold while Matt Grace retired all seven batters he faced for the save. Jason Martinson’s (2-for-5) two-run double highlighted the Senators’ three-run first while Caleb Ramsey’s two-run single in the 5th gave Harrisburg some breathing room at 5-2. Destin Hood led the 12-hit parade with a pair of singles and a double in five ABs.
Lynchburg 10 Potomac 7
• Lee (L, 0-1) 1⅔ IP, 7H, 7R, 7ER, BB, 3K
• Harper 2IP, 1H, 0R, 0BB, 1K
• Tejeda 3-5, R, 2B, RBI
• Keyes 2-5, 2RBI
Potomac dropped its home opener on a chilly night Last Night In Woodbridge
Hagerstown 10 Delmarva 2 — GAME ONE
• Johansen 4IP, 4H, 2R, 2ER, 2BB, 7K
• Spann (W, 1-0) 3IP, 2H, 0R, BB, K
• Kieboom 2-3, R, HR, 3RBI
• Ballou 2-4, R, 2B
• Yezzo 1-2, R, HR, 2RBI, BB
A six-run 3rd erased an early 1-0 lead by Delmarva as Hagerstown took the opener, 10-2. James Yezzo went deep for a two-run shot in the frame while Spencer Kieboom lived up to the last syllable of his last name with a three-run bomb in the 6th. Jake Johansen gave up both Shorebirds runs on four hits and two walks and struck out seven over four innings. Matthew Spann got the win with three scoreless to close out the game, giving up two hits and a walk while fanning one.
Hagerstown 7 Delmarva 1 — GAME TWO
• Pivetta (W, 2-0) 5IP, 3H, R, ER, 0BB, 3K, HR
• Walsh 2IP, H, 0R, BB, 0K
• Bautista 2-2, 2R, 2B, SB
• E. Martinez 2-4
The Suns piled on in the nightcap, posting a pair of two-run innings in the first two innings to cruise to a 7-1 win and a doubleheader sweep of the Shorebirds. Nick Pivetta gave up a solo home run and two singles over five innings for his second win in as many starts. He walked none and set down three on strikes. David Master was the beer man as the only Sun not to march in the 12-hit parade on offense. Roster moves: IF Carlos Lopez activated from XST, 3B Drew Ward placed on 7-Day DL, retroactive to April 5.
Pivetta–must be that Canadian blood in him that doesn’t let the weather affect him as much as some of the other pitchers.
Luke, I have been reading your posts for several years, even before you revealed your true identity!!! Your work is very much appreciated by many people.
I was a mere youngster when the Expos were born in 1969. They became a passion and baseball was a daily “ritual”. From early years and the likes of Bill Stoneman (threw 2 no hitters), to Rusty Staub (le Grand Orange) to countless many including brief appearances by Maury Wills, Willie Davis and Dick Radatz (Monster). Many glorious players (too many to count) wore the Expos uniform. I was about following the team when they moved to Washington, but yes, baseball won over in the end. The Nationals and their farm teams are a daily routine.
Thanks Luke!
Right on Donato. Are you a Montreal boy?
Yes, originally, but in Ontario for awhile now. I just can’t seem to root for the Blue Jays, but should try since they are in the AL are not threat to the Nationals. The minor league players have so much promise, yet the probability of most making an impact at the major league level is very small. Over the Expos history, there had been hundreds of great write ups on prospects but only a small percentage became stars. Some home grown talent that had a long term positive impact with Montreal included Andre Dawson, Marquis Grissom, Steve Rogers, Vladimir Guerrero, Gary Carter, Tim Raines, Larry Walker, Warren Cromartie and several others who were good for a few years. Many flamed out in the minors or had a cup of tea in the majors. Washington, in its short tenure, already has several potential long term talent that have made the leap to the bigs, including Zimmerman, “Zimmermann”, Harper, Desmond (formerly Expo 3rd round pick), Rendon, and Strasburg. Only time will tell if they achieve superstar status for a long period. All good!