Lots of hits, lots of runs, and a few sterling pitching performances in the minors last night, but the pitcher the Jays really hoped to see some improvement from took another step backwards in Syracuse.
Rochester 6, Syracuse 5
Another rough outing for Jason Arnold, who allowed 6 runs (5 earned) in 6 2/3 innings. He gave up 4 hits, three of which were home runs; even more troubling, he walked five against just one strikeout. It seems fair to say that Jason is not yet ready for prime time. Veteran first baseman Glenn Burnham was the offensive star with 3 hits, a homer and 3 RBI, but Jayson Werth also did well, showing off his versatility with a homer (his 4th) and a stolen base (his 6th). Gabe Gross took the collar in four trips. Bob File struck out one in a hitless 8th.
New Haven 8, Harrisburg 6
Russ Adams got back on track with 2 hits, a walk and 3 runs scored, while Shawn Fagan continued his amazing hot streak with 2 more hits (including his 2nd triple), 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored; his average is up to .327, though he's still short on power. Alexis Rios just keeps on hitting, a double and 2 singles in 4 trips, and 2 RBIs to boot. Chris Baker threw competently to get the win, yawn, and though Adam Peterson got the save, he gave up 2 hits and a run in the 9th, striking out no one.
Dunedin 5, Jupiter 3
Chad Pleiness got back into the win column with 5 1/3 decent innings (3 runs on 6 hits, 2 walks and 3 Ks). Jason Waugh continued to swing a hot bat, going 3-for-3 with 2 walks and a double; he's now at .304/.378/.453 (20/30 BB/K) in 161 ABs, pretty impressive for the FSL. An 11th-round pick in 2002, he's only 22; keep an eye on him. Catcher Tim Whittaker singled twice and doubled, driving in 2. Aaron Hill singled in 5 trips.
Rome 8, Charleston 4
Ismael Ramirez gave up 3 runs on 10 hits in 5 innings (1 walk, 1 strikeout), but the loss went to Brendan Fuller, who gave up 4 runs on 3 hits and a walk while recording just one out. Want to see what happens when a pitcher has great stuff he can't control? 2-3, 6.99, 46 IP, 36 H, 45 BB, 50 K, 5 HB, 14 WP. Rodney Medina had 3 singles, while Eric Arnold singled, doubled and drove in 2.
Auburn 6, Batavia 3
Yet another very promising arm from the 2003 draft, Kurt Isenberg fired 5 2/3 IP of masterful ball, allowing no runs on 2 hits, with 0 BBs and 8 Ks. Shawn Marcum followed with 2 Ks in 4 outs, and Bubbie Buzachero finished for his 10th save, striking out 2 in an inning and a third, but allowing 2 hits and a homer in the process. Shortstop Juan Peralta had 3 hits and stole his 8th base, while everyone's favourite slugging first baseman Vito Chiaravolloti cracked his 7th homer; he now has a 1.077 OPS in 126 ABs.
Pulaski 7, Bluefield 5 (10 inn.)
Poor Brian Grant finally had a good outing, throwing 6 innings and allowing 1 run on 3 hits and 3 walks, whiffing 4. LF Nick Thomas singled and tripled in 6 trips, while catcher Robinson Diaz had, incredibly, 3 more hits and is now batting a cool .447.
Rochester 6, Syracuse 5
Another rough outing for Jason Arnold, who allowed 6 runs (5 earned) in 6 2/3 innings. He gave up 4 hits, three of which were home runs; even more troubling, he walked five against just one strikeout. It seems fair to say that Jason is not yet ready for prime time. Veteran first baseman Glenn Burnham was the offensive star with 3 hits, a homer and 3 RBI, but Jayson Werth also did well, showing off his versatility with a homer (his 4th) and a stolen base (his 6th). Gabe Gross took the collar in four trips. Bob File struck out one in a hitless 8th.
New Haven 8, Harrisburg 6
Russ Adams got back on track with 2 hits, a walk and 3 runs scored, while Shawn Fagan continued his amazing hot streak with 2 more hits (including his 2nd triple), 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored; his average is up to .327, though he's still short on power. Alexis Rios just keeps on hitting, a double and 2 singles in 4 trips, and 2 RBIs to boot. Chris Baker threw competently to get the win, yawn, and though Adam Peterson got the save, he gave up 2 hits and a run in the 9th, striking out no one.
Dunedin 5, Jupiter 3
Chad Pleiness got back into the win column with 5 1/3 decent innings (3 runs on 6 hits, 2 walks and 3 Ks). Jason Waugh continued to swing a hot bat, going 3-for-3 with 2 walks and a double; he's now at .304/.378/.453 (20/30 BB/K) in 161 ABs, pretty impressive for the FSL. An 11th-round pick in 2002, he's only 22; keep an eye on him. Catcher Tim Whittaker singled twice and doubled, driving in 2. Aaron Hill singled in 5 trips.
Rome 8, Charleston 4
Ismael Ramirez gave up 3 runs on 10 hits in 5 innings (1 walk, 1 strikeout), but the loss went to Brendan Fuller, who gave up 4 runs on 3 hits and a walk while recording just one out. Want to see what happens when a pitcher has great stuff he can't control? 2-3, 6.99, 46 IP, 36 H, 45 BB, 50 K, 5 HB, 14 WP. Rodney Medina had 3 singles, while Eric Arnold singled, doubled and drove in 2.
Auburn 6, Batavia 3
Yet another very promising arm from the 2003 draft, Kurt Isenberg fired 5 2/3 IP of masterful ball, allowing no runs on 2 hits, with 0 BBs and 8 Ks. Shawn Marcum followed with 2 Ks in 4 outs, and Bubbie Buzachero finished for his 10th save, striking out 2 in an inning and a third, but allowing 2 hits and a homer in the process. Shortstop Juan Peralta had 3 hits and stole his 8th base, while everyone's favourite slugging first baseman Vito Chiaravolloti cracked his 7th homer; he now has a 1.077 OPS in 126 ABs.
Pulaski 7, Bluefield 5 (10 inn.)
Poor Brian Grant finally had a good outing, throwing 6 innings and allowing 1 run on 3 hits and 3 walks, whiffing 4. LF Nick Thomas singled and tripled in 6 trips, while catcher Robinson Diaz had, incredibly, 3 more hits and is now batting a cool .447.
