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Dane Sardinha Homers Three Times, Drives In Seven In Hens Win

by @ Tuesday, July 31st, 2007. Filed under Ron Chiavacci, Dane Sardinha, Erick Almonte, Toledo Mud Hens - July 2007

Dane Sardinha had a career day at the plate in the Mudhens 10-3 blowout win over Richmond.  He belted three homers and drove in seven runs in the game.  Prior to that, Sardinha had hit only four homeruns the entire season so the offensive explosion was somewhat surprising.  Erick Almonte also pitched in with a […]

Virgil Vasquez Pitches Hens to Win Over Richmond

by @ Monday, July 30th, 2007. Filed under Chris Shelton, Virgil Vasquez, Dane Sardinha, Toledo Mud Hens - July 2007

Virgil Vasquez improved to 10-3 on the season with a nice start in the Hens’ 2-1 win over Richmond.  He gave up one run on three hits and two walks with three strikeouts in six innings of work.
Both Mudhen’s runs came via solo homeruns.  Chris Shelton and Dane Sardinha both yard for the Mud Hens.  […]

Camreron Maybin Has Another Nice Game In Rehab Start for GCL Tigers

by @ Sunday, July 29th, 2007. Filed under Cameron Maybin, GCL Tigers - July 2007, Brandon Johnson, Joseph Bowen

Cameron Maybin has been back for just two games but he’s already shown he’s healthy with his second straight solid game.  He went two for four with an RBI and a run.  Joseph Bowen doubled and he drove in two runs.
Brandon Johnson picked up the win and he improved to 3-3 on the season in […]

Yorman Bazardo Pitches Hens to Win Over Richmond

by @ Sunday, July 29th, 2007. Filed under Yorman Bazardo, Chris Shelton, Andres Torres, Toledo Mud Hens - July 2007

Yorman Bazardo had one his best starts of the season with a complete game four hitter.  He did give up one run but it was unearned and he walked two and struck out four.  The win pushed his record to 8-5 on the season.
Chris Shelton went two for four with a solo homerun in the […]

Oneonta Loses to Aberdeen In Ten Innings

by @ Sunday, July 29th, 2007. Filed under Ron Bourquin, Casper Wells, Oneonta Tigers - July 2007, Rudy Darrow, Sean Finefrock

Rudy Darrow gave up two runs in the top of the tenth inning as Oneonta lost to Aberdeen 10-8.  He fell to 0-3 on the season and it didn’t help that Sean Finefrock was shelled for six runs in less then four innings of work.
Ron Bourquin went two for four with a homerun and three […]

Jonah Nickerson Throws Two Hit Shutout In White Caps Win

by @ Sunday, July 29th, 2007. Filed under Ryan Strieby, Jonah Nickerson, West Michigan White Caps - July 2007, Jordan Newton

Jonah Nickerson completely shut down Cedar Rapids in the White Caps 5-0 win.  He improved to 9-6 and he gave up just two hits with seven strikeouts in the complete game shutout.
Ryan Strieby had a huge day at the plate.  He homered twice and drove in three runs to lead the way for the White […]

Inland Empire Loses to Quakes In Thirteen Innings

by @ Friday, July 27th, 2007. Filed under Francisco Felix, Russell Mitchell, Shane Justis, Javy Guerra, Inland Empire 66ers - July 2007

Francisco Feliz gave up a run in the thirteenth as Inland Empire lost to the Quakes 10-9.  This was after a very rough start by Javy Guerra, who gave up seven runs in 3 2/3 innings.
Russell Mitchell doubled, drove in three runs and scored.  Shane Justis went three for seven with a double and three […]

Juan Gonzalez Drives In Five Runs In Suns Win

by @ Friday, July 27th, 2007. Filed under Juan Gonzalez, James Tomlin, Jacksonville Suns - July 2007, Giuseppe Norrito

Juan Gonzalez had a big day at the plate in the Suns 14-4 blowout win over Huntsville.  He went two for five with a double, a homerun, five RBIs and two runs  James Tomlin went four for five with a double, three RBIs and one run.
Giuseppe Norrito improved to 7-1 on the season with the […]

Eric Cyr Throws Six Shutout Innings In Vegas Win

by @ Friday, July 27th, 2007. Filed under Delwyn Young, Eric Cyr, John Lindsey, Las Vegas 51s - July 2007

Las Vegas took care of the Isotopes and it was Eric Cyr who picked up the win with a nice start.  He gave up just two hits and two walks with eight strikeouts in six shutout innings.  The win pushed his record to 2-1 on the season.
John Lindsey had a nice day at the plate.  […]

GCL Yankees Win It In Ninth Inning

by @ Wednesday, July 25th, 2007. Filed under Zoilo Almonte, GCL Yankees - July 2007, Brandon Thomson, Abraham Almonte, Jesus Montero

Jesus Montero singled home Zoilo Almonte in the bottom of the ninth to win it for the GCL Yankees.  Abraham Almonte had a big day at the plate to help out the cause as well.  He went four for five with a solo homerun.
Brandon Thomson improved to 1-0 on the season in the 4-3 win.  […]

Staten Island Loses Despite Pitchers Giving Up Just Two Hits

by @ Wednesday, July 25th, 2007. Filed under Donald Hollingsworth, Staten Island Yankees - July 2007, Adam Olbrychowski

Staten Island outhit Oneonta 5-2 but three errors cost them as they lost to the Tigers 3-1.  All three runs scored against them were unearned and it was Adam Olbrychowski who gave up all three.  He fell to 0-2 and he gave up two hits and four walks with six strikeouts in four innings of […]

Ivan Nova Throws Five Shutout Innings In RiverDogs Loss

by @ Wednesday, July 25th, 2007. Filed under Ivan Nova, Kyle Anson, Tampa Yankees - July 2007, Jesse Hoover

Ivan Nova did his job as he threw five shutout innings to keep the RiverDogs in their game against Asheville.  Unfortunately, the pen was tagged for four runs and the hitters could put only one run on the board in a 4-1 loss.  Jesse Hoover took the loss and he fell to 1-2 and he […]

Philip Hughes Throws Six Shutout Innings in SWB Win

by @ Wednesday, July 25th, 2007. Filed under Joba Chamberlain, Ian Kennedy, Philip Hughes, SWB Yankees - July 2007, Erubiel Durazo

Philip Hughes continued his rehab assignment to the delight of SWB Yankees fans as he picked up the win.  He gave up just two hits and a walk with seven strikeouts in six shutout innings and with the promotion of Joba Chamberlain and Ian Kennedy to Triple A, SWB now has most of the top […]

Phil Coke Is Hit Hard In Tampa Loss

by @ Wednesday, July 25th, 2007. Filed under Jose Tabata, Phil Coke, Tampa Yankees - July 2007

Phil Coke dropped to 6-2 on the season in a rough start in Tampa’s 7-2 loss to Clearwater.  He gave up six runs on eight hits and three walks with two strikeouts in four innings.
Tampa hitters managed just six hits in the loss.  Jose Tabata singled, drove in a run and drew a walk.

Trenton Held to Four Hits In Blowout Loss to Erie

by @ Wednesday, July 25th, 2007. Filed under Kevin Whelan, Juan Miranda, Trenton Thunder - July 2007

Trenton played another tough one and both the pitching and hitting was poor in a 12-1 loss to Erie.  Juan Miranda doubled and he drove in the only run of the game for the Thunder.
Kevin Whelan was hit hard as he got bumped back up to Double A.  He gave up five runs on three […]

Lakeland Loses Fourth Straight Game

by @ Tuesday, July 24th, 2007. Filed under Lucas French, Rafael Mendez, Lakeland Flying Tigers - July 2007

Lucas French fell to 5-8 on the season with a tough start in the Flying Tigers 4-1 loss to Fort Myers.  He gave up four runs on six hits and three walks with one strikeout in five innings of work.
Rafael Mendez was the only batter with two hits.  He went two for four with a […]

Kelvin Perez Is Hit Hard In GCL Yankees Loss

by @ Tuesday, July 24th, 2007. Filed under Zoilo Almonte, Kelvin Perez, Kelvin Castro, GCL Yankees - July 2007

Kelvin Perez fell to 4-2 on the season with a tough start in the GCL Yankees 10-6 loss to the GCL Indians.  He gave up five runs on six its and two walks with three strikeouts in 3 1/3 innings.
Kelvin Castro went two for four with a double, three RBIs and a run.  Zoilo Almonte […]

Jonathan Connolly Throws Six Solid Innings In Erie Win

by @ Tuesday, July 24th, 2007. Filed under Matthew Joyce, Jonathan Connolly, Erie Seawolves - July 2007

Jonathan Connolly improved to 5-4 on the season with a nice start in Erie’s 4-2 win over Trenton.  He gave up one run on five hits and one walk with two strikeouts in six innings of work.
Matthew Joyce was the hitting star.  He drew two walks and he belted a solo homerun.

Grant Duff Has Rough Start In RiverDogs Loss

by @ Tuesday, July 24th, 2007. Filed under Grant Duff, Charleston RiverDogs - July 2007, Josephi Muich

Grant Duff fell to 11-6 on the season in a tough start in the RiverDogs 6-1 loss to Asheville.  He gave up three runs on six hits and six walks with five strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings.
Joseph Muich was the hitting star in the loss.  He went two for four and he drove in the […]

Raptors Blown Out By Billings

by @ Tuesday, July 24th, 2007. Filed under Ogden Raptors - July 2007, Austin Gallagher, Blake Brannon

The Raptors were beat up by Billings 11-3 and it was Blake Brannon who took the loss.  He gave up four runs on in four innings and the loss dropped him to 0-1 on the season.  Both relievers used gave up runs as well.
There weren’t many hitting highlights but Austin Gallagher did reach base twice.  […]

Loons Lose to Beloit In Ten Innings

by @ Tuesday, July 24th, 2007. Filed under Matthew Berezay, Thomas Melgarejo, Francisco Lizarraga, Great Lakes Loons - July 2007

Thomas Melgarejo gave up a run in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Loons lost to Beloit 7-6.  Earlier in the game, the Loons had blown a 5-1 lead after Beloit scored five runs in the sixth inning.
Matthew Berezay went three for four with a double, a triple, an RBI and a run.  […]

Tampa Held to Six Hits In Loss to Clearwater

by @ Tuesday, July 24th, 2007. Filed under Austin Jackson, Mike Martinez, Tampa Yankees - July 2007, Francisco Cervalli

Tampa was held to just a single run on six hits in their 7-1 loss to Clearwater.  Francisco Cervalli had the only extra base hit of the game with a double and Austin Jackson went one for three and he scored the only run of the game for Tampa.
Mike Martinez took the loss and he […]

Hens Win One, Lose One

by @ Tuesday, July 24th, 2007. Filed under Andres Torres, Erick Almonte, Toledo Mud Hens - July 2007, Anastacio Martinez

The Hens and Richmond finished up a rain shortened game which Toledo won and then played their regular game, which turned out to be a loss.  In the first partial game, Andres Torres had three hits and Erick Almonte singled twice and drove in three runs to lead the way to Toledo in the 7-4 […]

Trenton Doubled Up By Erie

by @ Tuesday, July 24th, 2007. Filed under Alberto Gonzalez, Jason Jones, Trenton Thunder - July 2007

Trenton lost to Erie 4-2 and it was Jason Jones who took the loss.  He fell to 8-5 on the season and he gave up three runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk with five strikeouts in five innings of work.
Alberto Gonzalez was the hitting star in the loss.  He went two for […]

Suns Win Again In Pitcher’s Duel With Huntsville

by @ Tuesday, July 24th, 2007. Filed under Alvis Ojeda, Juan Gonzalez, Jacksonville Suns - July 2007

The Suns won once again and this time it was a 2-1 pitcher’s duel over Huntsville.  Alvis Ojeda improved to 4-5 on the season with 4 1/3 innings of shutout relief.  He gave up three hits and he struck out three.
The game winning run came in the eighth inning on a Juan Gonzalez solo homerun.  […]

Vegas Loses Two to Tacoma

by @ Tuesday, July 24th, 2007. Filed under William Juarez, Larry Barnes, Las Vegas 51s - July 2007, Dwayne Pollok

Vegas was swept in their doubleheader to Tacoma and while the first game was close, it was still a loss. William Juarez took the loss and he fell to 4-5 on the season.  He gave up three runs on five hits with four strikeouts and he pitched all six innings.  Larry Barnes went two for […]

GCL Tigers Shut Down At the Plate In Loss to GCL Blue Jays

by @ Tuesday, July 24th, 2007. Filed under Luis Arlet, GCL Tigers - July 2007

The GCL Tigers scored just a single run on five hits in their 4-1 loss to the GCL Blue Jays and even the lone run didn’t come until the bottom of the ninth inning.  Luis Arlet belted a solo homerun for that lone run and the long ball was his fifth of the season.
Brandon Johnson […]

White Caps Held to Four Hits In Loss to Burlington

by @ Tuesday, July 24th, 2007. Filed under Duane Below, West Michigan White Caps - July 2007, Joseph Tucker

The White Caps scored a single run in the first inning but that’s all they’d get the entire game as they lost to the Bees 4-1.  Joseph Tucker had two of the White Cap’s four hits and he scored their only run.
A pretty good start went to waste for Duane Below and he fell to […]

Sean Finefrock Throws Eight Shutout Innings In Oneonta Win

by @ Monday, July 23rd, 2007. Filed under Ron Bourquin, Oneonta Tigers - July 2007, Justin Henry, Sean Finefrock

Sean Finefrock improved to 2-2 on the season with a great start in Oneonta’s 4-0 win over Mahoning Valley.  He gave up just one hit and a walk with three strikeouts in eight shutout innings.
Ron Bourquin went two for four with a run and an RBI.  Justin Henry went two for three with an RBI.

Jonah Nickerson Pitches White Caps to Win Over Burlington

by @ Monday, July 23rd, 2007. Filed under Ryan Strieby, Jonah Nickerson, West Michigan White Caps - July 2007, Joseph Tucker

Jonah Nickerson improved to 8-6 on the season with a nice start in the White Caps 5-3 win over Burlington.  He gave up two runs on seven hits and one walk with five strikeouts in six innings.
Ryan Strieby doubled and drove in three runs in the win.  Joseph Tucker went two for four with a […]

Lakeland Loses Twice In Doubleheader Sweep to Tampa

by @ Monday, July 23rd, 2007. Filed under Kyle Sleeth, Michael Hernandez, Angel Castro, Lakeland Flying Tigers - July 2007, Shawn Roof

Lakeland had a tough time at the plate in their two losses in a doubleheader sweep at the hands of the Yankees.  In the first game, Lakeland was shutout 4-0 and they not only didn’t score a run, they were held hitless.  Angel Castro took the loss and he fell to 3-1 on the season.  […]

Erie Shutout By Bowie

by @ Monday, July 23rd, 2007. Filed under Wilkin Ramirez, Eddie Bonine, Steve Torrealba, Erie Seawolves - July 2007

Erie couldn’t score a single run despite outhitting Bowie 7-5 in their 2-0 loss.  Wilkin Ramirez reached base four times with three singles and a walk while Steve Torrealba went one for two with two walks.
A pretty good start by Eddie Bonine went to waste and he fell to 10-5 on the season.  He gave […]

Santo Mieses Is Hit Hard In GCL Tigers Loss

by @ Sunday, July 22nd, 2007. Filed under Santo Mieses, Christopher White, GCL Tigers - July 2007, Joaquin Guzman

The GCL Tigers were blown out by the GCL Blue Jays 11-8 and it was Santo Mieses who took the loss.  He gave up six runs on six hits with six strikeouts in four innings of relief and the loss dropped him to 1-2 on the season.
Joaquin Guzman went two for five with a triple, […]

Raptors Blow Out By Great Falls

by @ Sunday, July 22nd, 2007. Filed under Jovanny Rosario, Ogden Raptors - July 2007, Robert Blevins, Austin Gallagher

Robert Blevins improved to 2-0 on the season with a nice start in the Raptors 8-2 win over Great Falls.  He gave up one run on three hits and one walk with six strikeouts in five innings of work.
Jovanny Rosario was the hitting star in the win.  He went three for five with a homerun, […]

Oneonta Doubled Up By Mahoning Valley

by @ Sunday, July 22nd, 2007. Filed under Oneonta Tigers - July 2007, Justin Henry, Kyle Peter, Paul Nardozzi

Onenta came back from a 2-0 deficit to take a 3-2 lead only to give it up in the final frames to lose to Mahoning Valley 6-3.  Justin Henry homered and drove in two runs while Kyle Peter went two for three with a run.
Paul Nardozzi took the loss and he fell to 1-1 on […]

James Adkins Loses First Decision In Loons Loss

by @ Sunday, July 22nd, 2007. Filed under Preston Mattingly, Great Lakes Loons - July 2007, James Adkins, Brooks Parker

The Loons lost 8-3 and while James Adkins gave up just two of those runs, he took the loss and dropped to 0-1.  He gave up two runs on two hits and two walks in just two innings of work.
Preston Mattingly was the only Loon with two hits.  Brooks Parker drew a walk, drove in […]

Ryan Streiby Homers Twice in White Caps Win

by @ Sunday, July 22nd, 2007. Filed under Ryan Strieby, Brennan Boesch, West Michigan White Caps - July 2007, Charles Furbush

Ryan Strieby had a big day at the plate in the White Caps 11-2 blowout win over the Bees.  He went three for four with two homeruns, four RBIs and three runs.  Brennan Boesch also had a big day and he went two for five with a double, a homerun and four RBIs.
Charles Furbush picked […]

Inland Empire Edges Lancaster 6-4

by @ Sunday, July 22nd, 2007. Filed under Shane Justis, Jacobo Meque, Inland Empire 66ers - July 2007

Inland Empire need three runs in the seventh inning to win this one as they topped Lancaster 6-4.  Shane Justis tripled, drove in two runs and scored to lead the way at the plate.
Jacobo Meque picked up the win and he improved to 5-2 on the season.  He gave up one run on hit and […]

Erie Held to Five Hits in Loss to Bowie

by @ Sunday, July 22nd, 2007. Filed under Jair Jurrjens, Jackson Melian, Erie Seawolves - July 2007

Jackson Melian belted a two run homer in the sixth inning and that was pretty much the extend of the Seawolves offense.  Melian was also the only hitter with two hits for Erie.
Jair Jurrjens had a rough start and he fell to 4-5 on the season.  He gave up five runs on ten hits and […]

Zachary Hammes Has Solid Start In Suns Win

by @ Sunday, July 22nd, 2007. Filed under Anthony Raglani, James Tomlin, Zachary Hammes, Jacksonville Suns - July 2007

Zachary Hammes improved to 5-5 on the season with a nice start in the Suns 7-4 win over Mississippi.  He gave up two runs on eight hits and two walks with three strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings.
Anthony Raglani was the hitting star in the win.  He went four for five with a double, two RBIs […]

Dennis Tankersley Pitches Hens to Win Over Richmond

by @ Sunday, July 22nd, 2007. Filed under Dennis Tankersley, Jack Hannahan, Andres Torres, Toledo Mud Hens - July 2007

Dennis Tankersley improved to 7-5 on the season with a nice start in the Hens 4-1 win over Richmond.  He gave up one unearned run on seven hits and a walk with two strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings.
Jack Hannahan went two for three with a double and a run.  Andres Torres led he way from […]

Devin Thomas Powers Oneonta to Win Over Jamestown

by @ Friday, July 20th, 2007. Filed under Devin Thomas, Cory Middleton, Mark Brackman, Oneonta Tigers - July 2007

Oneonta took care of Jamestown 5-3 and it was Devin Thomas’ three run blast that turned out to be the difference make in the game.  Cory Middleton also had a nice game with a solo homerun and two runs scored.
Mark Brackman picked up the win and he improved to 1-0 on the season.  He gave […]

Error Costs Inland Empire In Loss to Quakes

by @ Friday, July 20th, 2007. Filed under Mario Alvarez, Shane Justis, Jamie Hoffmann, Inland Empire 66ers - July 2007

An error in the second inning led to three unearned runs in Inland Empire’s 5-2 loss to the Quakes.  Mario Alvarez took the loss and he dropped to 4-6 in his start.  He gave up four runs (just one earned) on two hits and four walks with three strikeouts in three innings.
Jamie Hoffmann belted a […]

Justin Orenduff Pitches Suns to Win Over Mississippi

by @ Friday, July 20th, 2007. Filed under Cory Dunlap, Justin Orenduff, James Tomlin, Jacksonville Suns - July 2007

Justin Orenduff improved to 6-3 on the season with a nice start in the Suns 2-1 win over Mississippi.  He gave up one run on five hits with six strikeouts in six innings of work.
Cory Dunlap went two for four with an RBI.  James Tomlin doubled, drove in a run and scored.

GCL Tigers Edge GCL Braves 4-3

by @ Friday, July 20th, 2007. Filed under Santo Mieses, Hayden Parrott, GCL Tigers - July 2007

Hayden Parrott belted a big two run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning to win it for the GCL Tigers.  The final was 4-3 and Parrott finished the game with three RBIs.
Santo Mieses picked up the win and he improved to 1-1 on the season.  He didn’t give up a single base runner […]

Vegas Blows Out Portland In Ninth Straight Win

by @ Friday, July 20th, 2007. Filed under Andy LaRoche, Chin-lung Hu, Marshall McDougall, Miguel Pinango, Las Vegas 51s - July 2007

Despite being in last place, Vegas continued their impressive run and won their ninth straight game.  Andy LaRoche went two for five with a homerun and four RBIs.  Marshall McDougall went three for five with a double, a homerun, three RBIs and two runs while Chin Lung Hu continued his impressive season with another great […]

Burke Badenhop Throws Three Hit Shutout In Lakeland Win

by @ Friday, July 20th, 2007. Filed under Burke Badenhop, Jeffrey Kunkel, Lakeland Flying Tigers - July 2007

Lakeland edged Tampa 1-0 and it was Burke Badenhop who threw the game.  He improved to 9-5 on the season in the seven inning game and he gave up three hits and two walks with four strikeouts.
Jeffrey Kunkel was the hitting star in the win. He went two for three and he scored the only […]

Seawolves Held to One Run In Loss to Bowie

by @ Friday, July 20th, 2007. Filed under Andrew Kown, Matthew Joyce, Erie Seawolves - July 2007

Andrew Kown fell to 3-6 on the season despite having a decent start in the Seawolves 3-1 loss to Bowie.  He gave up three runs on five hits and two walks with six strikeouts in six innings of work.
Matthew Joyce had the only extra base hit of the game.  He tripled and scored the only […]

Raptors End Skid With Twelve Runs In Win Over Great Falls

by @ Friday, July 20th, 2007. Filed under Ogden Raptors - July 2007, Brian Mathews, Given Kutz

The Raptors finally ended their nine game skid and they did it with an impressive offensive attack in a 12-7 win over Great Falls.  There were plenty of hitting stars but Brian Mathews was a notch above the rest.  He went three for four with a double, a homerun, four RBIs and three runs.
Given Kutz […]

Jordan Tata Has Rough Start In Hens Loss

by @ Friday, July 20th, 2007. Filed under Jordan Tata, Erick Almonte, Toledo Mud Hens - July 2007

Jordan Tata dropped to 3-3 on the season with a rough start in the Hens 5-3 loss to Norfolk.  He gave up four runs on five hits and two walks in 5 1/3 innings.
Erick Almonte was the hitting star in the loss.  He went two for four with a run and an RBI.

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