Richmond 3 @ Syracuse 0
Back in Syracuse, Chad Gaudin picked up where he left off as a SkyChief, hurling 8 strong innings, allowing 3 runs on 9 hits and, most impressively, striking out 8 while walking none. Unfortunately for him minor league vet Seth Greisinger teamed up with Jason Childers to stifle the Syracuse bats on just 3 hits and 4 walks. Kevin Barker (2 BB) and Chad Mottola (BB, HBP) each reached base twice. Spike Lundberg set the Braves down in order in the 9th.
Boxscore - MinorLeagueBaseball.com.Erie 6 @ New Hampshire 3
The 6th inning was the undoing of the Fisher Cats, as Sea Wolves put up a 4-spot. Most of the damage was inflicted with Jamie Vermilyea on the mound, as he allowed an Ismael Ramirez inherited runner to score as well as 3 markers against his own record, including a 2 run homer. Ramirez’ line for the night was 5+ innings, 2 runs (1 earned) on 3 hits, 4-2 K-BB. Brian Reed and Bubbie Buzachero finished up, Reed allowing a solo homer in his 2 frames.
Erik Kratz smacked a 2-run dinger for New Hampshire, the only extra-base hit they would manage. Miguel Negron tallied two base knocks, while Clint Johnston one-upped him by also drawing a walk.
Boxscore - MinorLeagueBaseball.com.Dunedin @ Tampa, Postponed: Rain
Lansing – All-Star Break
Auburn & Pulaski
The short season leagues begin tonight, with the Low-A Doubledays taking on the Batavia Muckdogs and the Rookie Blue Jays challenging the Danville Braves. Look for previews of this year’s Auburn and Pulaski squads later today right here at Batter’s Box.
Three-Star Selection!
The Third Star: Clint Johnston, New Hampshire, on base thrice.
The Second Star: Ismael Ramirez, New Hampshire. 1 earned over 5 innings.
The First Star: Chad Gaudin, Syracuse. 8 innings, 8 punchouts, no walks.
