Only two affiliates in action tonight as the weather that knocked out the Jays game in Chicago last night seems to have taken with it some more victims further east. Buffalo and New Hampshire were out of action. Both affiliates that did play won tonight as Dunedin hit their way to victory down in Florida, while Lansing won on the back of some strong pitching.
Dunedin 13 Palm Beach 5
Some big numbers down in Palm Beach as the Dunedin squad put up thirteen runs on fifteen hits. Three homeruns by Dunedin Blue Jays hitters paired nicely with six doubles. Marcus Knecht had two of those doubles and one of those homeruns. Jon Berti had two doubles and drove in four runs. Andy Burns doubled, singled, and drove in three runs. Oliver Dominguez had a double and a homerun, and Gabe Jacobo homered around two more base-knocks. Banner night there at the plate. On the mound six different pitchers held the Cardinals High-A affiliate to five runs. Strong-armed John Anderson threw two clean innings and got the win and Alan Farina, recently back from injury or a drug suspension (who really knows at this point?), tossed the last of those innings. He allowed a hit and struck out a batter.
South Bend 1 Lansing 5
Ben White had a night. Through six innings of work White struck out nine, allowing a single run on three hits and a walk. White has pitched well this season. He is an 89’ birthday in Low-A though, so hold the “is he a prospect?” questions to Callis and Sickels for maybe just a bit. A lot of guys had two hits tonight—Smith, Pompey, Ramirez, Hawkins, Flores. Christian Lopes had two walks. I draw your attention to this as it’s something he hasn’t done particularly well so far, but has improved on of late and will be something to watch out for as the season progresses and the grind kicks in. It’s a very good sign to see a young hitter walk more in his first season of full-season baseball. It shows among many things a very good understanding of the game and ability to get on base (obvious statement of the day). Lopes is a long way from being anything (we at da Box should know this best), but there are encouraging signs here.
Three Stars
3. Jon Berti
2. Marcus Knecht
1. Ben White
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