The Clippers managed only six hits (one for extra bases) in a 6-1 loss (box) in Louisville. CF Roger Bernadina was 1/3 with a double, 3B Kory Casto was 3/4, and SS Manny Alexander had a single and scored the only run for Columbus. Chris Michalak made the start going six innings allowing two runs on seven hits while striking out three.
Today: RHP Emiliano Fruto (3-4, 4.05) takes the mound against Louisville RHP Tom Shearn (3-6, 4.70) at 6:15PM
The Senators also only mustered six hits (all singles) and they also dropped a 6-1 (box/gamer) road decision, for them in Trenton. Senators hitters struck out twelve times against a trio of Thunder pitchers. 1B Josh Whitesell was 1/1 with three walks and a run scored and RF Steve Mortimer was 1/4 with an RBI. Mike O’Connor took the loss with six innings allowing four runs (though only two were earned) on five hits while striking out four. Notes: Take the time to read Geoff Morrow’s piece on the recent series of cuts by the Nationals. ” And, according to Nationals director of player development Bobby Williams, the firestorm isn’t over”
Today: LHP Mike Hinckley (6-7, 5.22) faces off with Trenton RHP Ian Kennedy (3-1, 2.77) at 1:05PM
The Potomac Nationals dropped a 6-4 (box) decision in Myrtle Beach as the P-Nats left an astounding fifteen runners on base (10 runners left is scoring position with two outs). Starting pitcher Jack Spradlin went the first four innings allowing three runs on six hits and two walks. Clint Everts took over and struggled allowing two runs on four hits and two walks in three innings of work and Josh Perrault gave up a solo home run in his only inning. SS Ian Desmond was moved to the top of the lineup and went 1/3 with three walks, a double and a stolen base. Matt Rogelstad made the start in LF and had two hits scoring twice and driving in two runs. CF Mike Daniel was 2/4 with a run scored and 1B Brett McMillan had a pair of boubles and one RBI.
Today: RHP Shairon Martis (5-5, 4.71) takes on Lynchburg RHP Clayton Hamilton (3-5, 5.73) at 6:05PM
The Hagerstown Suns finally won their first game of the second half beating Lakewood 6-2 (box) behind some solid pitching from Erik Arnesen and Joseph Welsh. Arnesen went six strong innings allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks with six strikeouts. Welsh went the next 2 2/3 shutout innings striking out four. 3B Leonard Davis continued his recent hot streak with two hits and a run scored in four at-bats. LF Marvin Lowrance was 1/2 with two walks and a solo home run, and 2B Marcos Cabral was 2/4 with a double and an RBI.
Today: LHP Zach Baldwin (3-0, 2.60) takes on Lakewood (pitcher TBA) 6:35PM
Errors played a large part in Vermont’s 8-4 loss (box/gamer) to Lowell last night. Hassan Pena took his first professional loss allowing six runs on six hits and three walks in only 4 2/3 innings of work. Pena was not helped out by his defense whose two errors led to five of those runs being unearned. Boomer Whiting went 2/5 with a double and his second stolen base of the season. LF Mark Gildea was 1/2 with two walks and two runs scored, CA Craig Stinson had a two run double, and 2B Jake Rogers was 3/4 with a double and two RBI.
Today: LHP Glenn Gibson (0-0, 0.82 ERA) takes the mound in Oneonta at 6:00PM
The GCL Nationals game with the GCL Cardinals was suspended by rain with two outs in the top of the eighth in a scoreless tie (box). Atahaulpa Severino started allowing only two hits and three walks over five innings while striking out three. PJ Dean went the next two innings surrendering only one hit and one walk with three strikeouts of his own. LF Jake Smolinski was 1/3 with a walk and his fourth stolen base of the season. CF Yhonson Lopez was 2/3 with a double. CA Derek Norris made his first start of the season behind the plate going 0/2 with two walks. 3B Steve Souza was 1/3 with a walk. No word when the game will be completed.
Today: The GCL Nationals host the GCL Mets at 12:00PM
Kevin | 01-Jul-07 at 2:19 pm | Permalink
When are we going to hear about the results of Bowden’s sleepover at Burgess’s house? If he doesn’t sign the kid after making such a big show of his attempt to do it, he will look like a fool. I know this is not something Bowden fears much, but he has a real chance to earn our respect if he successfully signs everyone except maybe Jack McGeary (that was a stretch from the start).
Brian James | 01-Jul-07 at 10:30 pm | Permalink
In the Gulf Coast League…
The G-Nats finally picked up a win today, they still haven’t won a road game but they did take a 0-0 tie into the eighth against the G-Cards. That game will be finished July 5 at the Nats complex followed by the regularly scheduled game.
Souza hit his first professional home run, a three-run bomb that brought the Nationals within a run. However, Souza admired his handy work far too long, drawing the ire of the G-Mets and the Nats coaching staff, Souza was promptly benched for his actions, which left the Nats with an interesting defensive alignment since they were short on infielders to begin the game.
Smolinski smashed two more doubles, surprise, surprise.
Diagnosis on Moises Corporan is that he tore the ligament in his elbow, he will need Tommy John.
King tweaked a hammy June 30 versus the G-Cards. He pinch hit and drove in the game tying run with a sacrifice fly but did not stay in the game for defense.
Tolan batted leadoff struggled at the plate going 1-for-5, striking out four times. His first inning base hit could have very well been ruled an error.
Beno debuted and looked great striking out two in his inning pitched.
Estrada struggled and likely earned himself another rehab appearance.
Matias pitched three shutout innings for the win in the finest outting of his career.
The G-Nats pitched their way into and out of trouble all day. They won despite being out hit 14-7, stranding thirteen men on base.
dd | 02-Jul-07 at 1:01 am | Permalink
Brian, thanks for the updates.
The team record is pretty bad, but there seem to be some good prospects on the roster.
Would you say King, Smolinski and Englund are the best of the bunch?
Brian James | 03-Jul-07 at 7:49 pm | Permalink
Englund has been the best foul ball retriever, he’s only been in one game.