Marc Rzepczynski made his best start of the year (which isn't saying much at this point) but he only allowed 1 run and went 6, loweing his ERA to under 13. He allowed 4 hits, walked 3 and struck out 4. The game only became close in the 9th, when Jesse Carlson allowed a bases loaded double and then a single before getting lifted for Jeremy Accardo, who promptly got Eugenio Velez to ground out to end the game, all while picking up the save. Prior to that the 51's offense did some damage, as Chris Aguila, Brian Dopirak, Jorge Padilla and Luis Figueroa had two hits apiece, while Brad Emaus led the way with 3, including 2 doubles and 2 RBI. Chris Lubanski also chipped in with a 2 run home run, while Adam Calderone had a run and a hit and scored twice. Brett Wallace had the day off.
This one was not pretty folks. Making his second AA start, Chuck Huggins got absolutely tagged by the Phillies' affiliate. He gave up 9 runs on 9 hits, 4 of which left the yard. He also walked 2 and whiffed 3. Danny Farquhar also struggled in relief, walking 3 and allowing 3 runs to plate, pushing a small deficit out of reach late. The Fisher Cats did chip in with 3 homers of their own, as David Cooper, Danny Perales and Shawn Bowman all went deep. Two runners were on for Bowman's shot in the top of the fist; he would later drive in another run with a double. Shortstop Luis Sanchez went 3 for 4 to raise his average to .182, while Manny Mayorson had a single and two walks.
The D-Jays outhit the Miracles 10-3 and outscored them 4-0, though the game was close until Dunedin broke things open in the 6th on doubles by Travis d'Arnaud and John Tolisano and singles by John Talley and Welinton Ramirez (not in that order) to put them up 3-0. Non-prospect Chad Beck was the star in this one though, as he pitched 5 scoreless innings of 1 hit ball. His K/BB rate was 2/2 though, and more of hits outs came in the air than on the ground. A parade of relievers combined for 4 shutout innings in relief; Alan Farina struck out the side in the 8th, and Matthew Daly K'd two in the 9th. John Tolisano was the offensive hero, going 3 for 4 with a double and a home run. Tyler Pastronicky, Travis d'Arnaud and Welinton Ramirez each had two hits, Michael McDade walked twice and John Talley walked and singled. Adeiny Hechavarria's stuggles continue though; he was 0-4 and hitless in his last 12 at bats.
This one was over before it started, as Cedar Rapids scored 5 in the first, 1 in the second and 4 in the third. 2009 16th round draftee Dave Sever took the entire hit, going 2+ innings, though things weren't really his fault. He allowed 9 runs, only 1 of which was earned, on 8 hits, as the Lugnuts made 5 errors in this one. In the first the leadoff runner walked and then Sever loaded the bases before striking out the next two batters. Unfortunately he would give up 2 singles and a double before getting the 3rd out. In the 3rd the first batter also reached on an error before the next two batters reached base to load them up; reliever Scott Gracey then had another ball booted behind him, followed by a flyout, sac fly, single, another error, a walk and a groundout. The Lugnuts would get on the board in the 4th, but by this point they were down 10 and it was too late. Gracey pitched 3 innings relief allowing 1 unearned run, while Casey Beck also pitched 3 scoreless innings, striking out 2. Kenny Wilson and A.J. Jiminez (DHing tonight) each had 2 hits, while Jiminez also had 2 walks. Mark Sobolewski, Sean Ochinko and Kevin Nolan each had a hit and a walk.
DSL Blue Jays at DSL Braves - Postponed
3 Stars!
3rd Star: Brad Emaus - 3/4 2 2B, 2 RBI, R
Second Star: Chad Beck - 5 IP 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 KK
Fist Star: John Tolisano - 3/4 HR, 2B, RBI, 2 R
