The Kingsport Mets continue to flout the Will of God by scheduling games, and the Almighty continues to drop hints on them by raining them out. That’s when He isn’t finding ways to make them lose games. Anyway, one of these days they’ll get to play again….presumably. In other news, Binghamton swept a double header and the Cyclones got hit by a bus. Not proverbial, literal. Lots of action, let’s get to it.
Buffalo 8, Pawtucket 5
Look who figured out that the Mets have a slot in their major league rotation! Jeurys Familia turned in his second straight strong start, this time going 6.1 shutout innings, allowing five hits and a walk against six strikeouts. Not sure if he worked in his changeup, which coming into the year was the yardstick by which his major league readiness was to be judged – before his command slid backwards. Still, if he keeps it up, there will be a spot for him somewhere – be it the rotation or pen (or even trade bait). The Bisons busted out the lumber, with Fred Lewis homering twice (three RBI), Josh Satin adding a two run shot, and Matt Tuiasasopo adding a two run bomb of his own (three RBI on the night). Lewis’ second shot came off of Mark Prior. Yes, Mark Prior. That makes me feel sad.
Binghamton 2, Erie 0 (Game 1)
Not sure if you need a reminder since one of the farm teams play a doubleheader every day it seems, but minor league twin bills are seven inning affairs. Cory Mazzoni threw and abbreviated complete game shutout the first game of the double dip, allowing just four hits while striking out one. Wilmer Flores went 1 for 3 with a two run triple in the first innings, which was all the support Mazzoni would need.
Binghamton 5, Erie 4 (Game 2 – 8 innings)
Jefry Marte (2 for 4, solo homer, 2 RBI) singled in Wilmer Flores (that would be first baseman Wilmer Flores) in the bottom of the eighth – extra innings – to give the B-Mets the sweep. Mark Cohoon started and was in line for the win (6IP, 1R – unearned – 5H, 1BB, 6K), but Robbie Carson blew the lead with three in the seventh. Ryan Fraser pitched a scoreless eighth for the win. Michael Fisher went 1 for 4 with a two run homer.
Tampa 8, St. Lucie 2
This one is on the Lucie infield. 2B Robbie Shields, SS TJ Rivera, and 3B Aderlin Rodriguez all committed errors that led to five unearned runs for the Yankees and sealed the game. Jason Bay DH’d and went 0 for 3. Cesar Puello went 1 for 1 with an RBI, but was pulled from the game in the 4th inning. He is hitting 245/.306/.381, and has a .136 average since coming back from a broken hand.
Savannah 10, Delmarva 6
Marcos Camarena gave up three runs in the bottom of the seventh to let the Shorebirds tie the game at six, but Brandon Brown came through with a two run homer in the top of the eighth to put the Sand Gnats back on top, and they tacked on to more in the ninth to seals the win. Dustin Lawley went 2 for 4 with three RBI and three runs scored, and Greg Pron added a 2 for 4 effort of his own, with two RBI.
Connecticut 5, Brooklyn 2
Talk about a bad night. Not only did the Cyclones lose their fifth in six games, but their bus got hit by a semi on their way out of town. So far it sounds like nobody was injured, but it sounds like they didn’t roll into State College till early this morning – I mean ‘sun is up’ morning. As for the game, it didn’t go much better. Two Cyclone errors led to five runs for the Tiger sin the bottom of the third, and that would be more than enough against a Cyclone offense that continues to struggle. Gabriel Ynoa took the loss, going six innings while giving up five runs (only one earned) on six hits and a walk while striking out 4. Brandon Nimmo went 3 for 4 with a run scored.
5 comments
NJstuckinTX
7/14/2012-9:28am at 9:28 am (UTC -4)
Familia as trade bait… Where have I heard that before?
Jay Bay with another no hit game. Solid. Give that man an automatic starting position.
Go go Nimmo.
Stickguy
7/14/2012-9:54am at 9:54 am (UTC -4)
you are a prophet man, a prophet. start your own religion and make a fortune.
and Bay, how about they make a plan stat says until he proves he can easily handle MiL pitching, he won’t be called up? That would mean 20 games (or whatever the max on a DL rehab is), followed by a DFA!
here is an idea. This was discussed at length about Ollie, but how about asking Bay to take a MiL assignment for a while to try and figure out how to play again? Is that any more embarrassing than being considered the worst hitter in MLB, and quickly getting platooned/benched?
Stickguy
7/14/2012-10:21am at 10:21 am (UTC -4)
so, looking at the state of the Pen, and what RPs are deserving of a call up.
Batista and Ramirez need to be heading out of town. Been plenty long enough to show they belong. They don’t.
And they absolutely have to bring in 1 more “real” RP (though Ramirez was supposed to be that), but that still leaves 1 opening.
and the best RP right now in the system, is Mr. 2nd half Manny Aocsta!
so Manny and a Balfour/street type (salary dump, no real prospects back) to replace batista/Ramon. Does that make the team better?
I also like Beato and Edgin. So far.
and hard to believe, but they really miss Franky.
so, in terms of stabilizing and giving the team enough to hang in the race, is this pen good enough?
-Parnell
-New guy (closer or better set up man)
-Rauch (not as bad as many people think, after he got over the stretch with a bad knee/arm or something
-Beato
-byrdak
-edgin
-Acosta
When Franky comes back (or if at this point!) he would replace whichever RHP was thw lousiest 9even Rauch) and would really solidify things.
call me Ceetar, but if the SP can hang in with regular 6-7 inning stints, that should be enough viable arms to not be a disaster. I think.
srt
7/14/2012-4:00pm at 4:00 pm (UTC -4)
Oh boy….Acosta…..not sure I trust him up here, no matter how good he’s been doing down there.
Good to see Familia with back to back good starts though.
I can’t even talk about Bay anymore. He just doesn’t fit anywhere on this team.
Mr North Jersey
7/14/2012-3:43pm at 3:43 pm (UTC -4)
Nice to see Familia string together back2back solid outings. Last 12 2/3 he has allowed just 1 earned run and better yet 2 walks with 11 strikeouts.
Mazzoni seems to be a feast or famine pitcher since getting to AA. In 5 starts so far in Binghamton 3 of them he has allowed 0 earned runs in each of them while going 7 innings. The other 2 he has allowed 6 earned runs in each of them while failing to go 7. At least he is more feast than famine.