On Friday night, the Clippers blew a couple of leads eventually falling 8-5 to Toledo (box/gamer). RHP Dennis Tankersley made his first start of 2008 and provided Columbus with five solid innings allowing three runs on two hits and three walks. The Clippers bullpen had been a strength so far this season but faltered on Friday. While RHP Chris Schroder struck out four over his two innings of work, allowing a run on two hits. However, RHP Chris Booker and LHP Arnie Munoz struggled allowing four runs on two hits and four walks over their two combined innings. 2B Pete Orr was 2/4 with a triple and two RBI and DH Tony Batista was 1/4 wiht a solo home run.
Tonight: RHP Garrett Mock (1-0, 5.14) opens a series in Louisville and RHP Tom Shearn (3-1, 3.98) at 6:15PM
CA Luke Montz and SS Ian Desmond combined for four home runs and nine RBI in Harrisburg’s 14-7 drubbing of Akron (box). Montz’ hot April continued with 2/5 evening with a pair of three run homers while Desmond broke out with two home runs of his own as part of 2/3 night with two homers, a stolen base and three runs scored. CF Justin Maxwell was 2/3 with two walks, three runs scored and his eighth stolen base of the season. THis was more than enough for RHP Bobby Brownlie who picked up his third win of the season allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits and three walks over five innings of work.
Today: RHP Shairon Martis (1-0, 3.54) takes on Akron and LHP David Huff (0-1, 3.54) at 1:50PM
RHP Jordan Zimmermann finally proved he was human on Friday night as he allowed four runs on six hits and a walk over 5 2/3 innings in a 5-2 loss to Frederick (box). Zimmermann had been nearly untouchable in 2008 as Friday’s start moved his ERA from an unvelieveable 0.61 to a still impressive 2.21. LF Marvin Lowrance provided the offense with his 2/4 evening with a solo home run and RBI single. Notes: OF Elijah Dukes begins a rehab stint today with the P-Nats; CA Paul LoDuca makes his first rehab appearance for Potomac at home on Monday.
Today: RHP Adrian Alaniz (1-0, 3.60) takes on Frederick’s Kyle Schmidt (1-0, 5.40) at 2:00PM
Hagerstown pounded out nine runs on twelve hits to defeat Greensboro 9-5 on Friday night (box/gamer). RF Michael Burgess was 2/5 with a double, home run and two RBI. DH Trevor Lawhorn was 3/5 with two RBI. 1B Bill Rhinehart was 2/4 with a double, triple, two runs scored and two RBI. RHP Jeff Mandel picked up the win striking out seven over 5 2/3 innings where he allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits and two walks. RHP Luis Atilano made his first appearance of 2008 and picked up the save with 3 1/3 innings of two four hit relief. Notes: I’m checking on the roster move made to open a spot for Atilano
Tonight: RHP Terrence Engles (3-0, 2.40) takes on Greensboro at 7:00PM
Zach | 26-Apr-08 at 11:46 pm | Permalink
Should we be worried about Marrero?
dd | 27-Apr-08 at 12:29 pm | Permalink
Anyone know where Ryan Delaughter is?
He was drafted out of HS in the same draft as Maxwell.
Scouts were impressed with his cannon arm, and the Nats were trying to convert him to a pitcher after a failed attempt in the outfield.
Some reports on him at draft time:
Alan Matthews (BA): I like Delaughter on the mound, personally. His best tool is his arm strength and if shows an ability to control his fastball, which touches the mid-90s, and better control a breaking ball, he could be drafted anywhere from the second to fifth round.
On Scout.com, they rated Delaughter, “best untapped talent” and “best outfield arm” in September 2006.
Is he still in the Nats organization?