Last night on the farm….
Scranton/Wilkes Barre 6, Buffalo 2
Pat Misch was scheduled to start, but got bumped (hmm, wonder why), so Dylan Owen started in his place and continued to struggle, giving up 4 runs in 3 innings of work. Any realistic chance at a comeback was lost when Manny Alvarez gave up 2 more runs in the 6th. The offense could only muster a pair of runs, despite Zach Lutz, Kirk Nieuwenhuis, and Justin Turner each getting two knocks. Unfortunately the 1-4 part of the lineup combined for just 1 hit. Both Nick Evans and Lucas Duda were a part of those struggles at the top of the order, both striking out twice.
New Hampshire 3, Binghamton 2
The B-Mets dropped their fourth in a row after Ricky Brooks let up two runs in the top of the 9th, spoiling the home opener for Binghamton. Before the blown save, Mark Cohoon was strong for 7 innings, surrendering just 4 hits and an unearned run. Jesus Feliciano went hitless in his B-Mets debut, as did Jordany Valdespin, who joined him at the top of the order. Michael Fisher had a big night with 3 hits, and Eric Campbell added 2 of his own, but Binghamton didn’t do much else to at the plate.
St. Lucie 6, Charlotte 3
St. Lucie stretched their winning streak to 6 games. They’re winning games for one simple reason: pitching. It was Scott Moviel’s turn this time, getting the win after giving up 3 runs on 7 hits across 5 innings. John Church, Darin Gorski, and Nick Carr combined for the final four innings, allowing only 2 hits. Cesar Puello got above the Mendoza line with 2 hits. Travis Ozga and Rafael Fernandez had 2 hits of their own, while Rylan Sandoval drove in two runs. Those guys producing at the bottom of the order helped make up for a hitless Matt Den Dekker and a 1 for 4 Wilmer Flores.
Savannah 6, Hickory 1
Unlike the big league club, the Gnats were able to avoid a 4-game sweep. Taylor Whitenton went 5 innings letting up just 1 run on 3 hits in his first start of the season. Ryan Fraser piggy backed off of Whitenton and pitched 4 scoreless innings of his own for his first save of the year. Savannah finally broke out the bats, getting 13 hits, including 3 each by Cory Vaughn and Catcher Albert Cordero, who also launched a solo homer. Alonzo Harris filled in at the top of the order for the injured Darrell Ceciliani with a double, RBI, and a run scored. Robbie Shields showed signs of breaking out of his early-season funk with 2 hits, and Sam Honeck continued to scorch South Atlantic League pitching with 2 more hits of his own.
5 comments
wannybackstra
4/15/2011-11:17am at 11:17 am (UTC -4)
I look forward to reading this every day.
I seem to remember Honeck getting off to a hot start last year too.
Poor Jesus Felicano.
The other day there was a light hearted comment made about Francisco Pena being the Mets C of the future. I read somewhere recently that the team liked Alberto Cordero a lot so it’s good to see him hit.
Mark Cohoon seems to be the type of guy that has no flash or sizzle but keeps winning. sometimes those guys pan out too.
Bryan
4/15/2011-11:51am at 11:51 am (UTC -4)
Honeck actually was injured last year and only played 6 games, hitting below .100.
I think Feliciano going to Binghamton is not a demotion but a way to get him at bats, which are scarce for him in the Buffalo outfield, and a way to help out the B-Mets.
I too am intrigued to see how Cohoon does every time out. He was on the cusp of my personal top 10, and I wouldn’t be shocked to see him in Queens this September. He adjusted pretty quickly to AA last year after skipping a level, so if he locates his pitches well he can keep progressing.
wannybackstra
4/15/2011-11:59am at 11:59 am (UTC -4)
re: Honeck, I’m getting so old that 2009 probably feels like 2010.
Mr North Jersey
4/15/2011-1:19pm at 1:19 pm (UTC -4)
“I look forward to reading this every day.”
Agreed
metsfan4decades
4/15/2011-3:06pm at 3:06 pm (UTC -4)
Same here, if for nothing else but to see how some of these guys who hopefully will bring a bit of salvation in the Mets future are doing.
FMart to the DL. Just wow.