Today's game recaps -- September 2
The Triple-A Norfolk Tides topped the Gwinnett Braves, and the Double-A Bowie Baysox lost to the Binghamton Mets as they fight for a spot in the Eastern League playoffs.
The Single-A Frederick Keys were pounded by the Kinston Indians, and the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds fell to the Lake County Captains.
The short-season Single-A Aberdeen IronBirds were edged by the Staten Island Yankees.
Norfolk Tides (AAA)
Score: Norfolk Tides 8, Gwinnett Braves 1 (Box score)
Recap: Right fielder Ambiorix Concepcion hit a grand slam with two outs in the fourth inning to lead the Tides to an 8-1 victory over Gwinnett at Harbor Park.
Norfolk first baseman Rhyne Hughes hit a two-run home run, and designated hitter Victor Diaz was 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored.
Tides left fielder Robby Hammock was 2-for-3 with a double, and second baseman Jonathan Tucker added a triple, an RBI and a run scored.
Starting pitcher Chris George (2-1) allowed one run and six hits in seven innings for the Tides. The 29-year-old left-hander struck out six batters and threw 72 of his 101 pitches for strikes.
Third baseman Brandon Snyder was 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored for the Tides, and center fielder Dave Krynzel contributed a single and a run scored.
Bowie Baysox (AA)
Score: Binghamton Mets 6, Bowie Baysox 1 (Box score)
Recap: Center fielder Matt Angle was 2-for-4 with an RBI and an outfield assist, but the Baysox suffered a 6-1 loss to Binghamton at Prince George's Stadium.
Bowie first baseman Brandon Waring, who was named as the Carolina League Most Valuable Player yesterday, hit a single and struck out three times.
Baysox left fielder Tyler Henson was 1-for-3 with a walk in his Double-A debut, and catcher Adam Donachie added a single and a run scored.
Starting pitcher Ryohei Tanaka (4-3) allowed five runs and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings for the Baysox. The 26-year-old right-hander collected three strikeouts and issued three walks.
Frederick Keys (A)
Score: Kinston Indians 14, Frederick Keys 3 (Box score)
Recap: Center fielder Lou Montanez was 2-for-4 with an RBI during his latest injury rehabilitation assignment in the Keys' 14-3 loss to Kinston at Harry Grove Stadium.
Frederick left fielder Kyle Hudson was 1-for-3 with a two walks, a stolen base and two runs scored, and shortstop Greg Miclat added two singles, a stolen base and a run scored as both players made their debuts with the team.
Keys starting pitcher Sean Gleason (4-8) gave up six runs (five earned), seven hits and three walks in 4 2/3 innings.
Right fielder Robbie Widlansky contributed an RBI and a stolen base for the Keys, and third baseman Buck Britton was 1-for-4 with a stolen base.
Delmarva Shorebirds (A)
Score: Lake County Captains 3, Delmarva Shorebirds 1 (Box score)
Recap: First baseman Elvin Polanco hit a pair of doubles in the Shorebirds' 3-1 loss to Lake County at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium.
Delmarva designated hitter Mike Flacco was 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and he was hit by a pitch in his Single-A debut, and shortstop Gary Helmick was also hitless in three at-bats during his first game with the team.
Shorebirds left fielder Jacob Julius was 3-for-4 with a triple and a run scored, and second baseman L.J. Hoes added a single and a double.
Starting pitcher Nicholas Haughian (0-1) allowed three runs and six hits in 5 2/3 innings during his first start with the Shorebirds.
Aberdeen IronBirds (A)
Score: Staten Island Yankees 5, Aberdeen IronBirds 4, 10 innings (Box score)
Recap: Designated hitter Tyler Townsend contributed two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in the IronBirds' 5-4 loss to Staten Island.
Aberdeen third baseman Tyler Kelly was 2-for-5 with a run scored, and left fielder Richard D'Oleo was 1-for-1 with an RBI and a run scored after entering the game as a pinch runner in the eighth inning.
IronBirds starting pitcher Jake Cowan struck out six batters and allowed three hits in five scoreless innings, and relief pitcher Josh Dowdy (1-3) was charged with three runs, two hits and three walks in two-thirds of an inning.
Comments
Dean,
next year do you think Avery and Hoes will move up to Frederick or will they spend a 2nd year at Delmarva? Also, where do you see Hobgood pitching?
Thanks for another great year providing insight into the O's farm teams.
Posted by: Rich | September 3, 2009 5:13 AM
Is Arrieta shut down?
RESPONSE FROM DEAN: Not that I've heard. He is listed as their probable pitcher for Friday's game, but that could obviously change quickly. I'll let you know if I hear anything else.
Posted by: Chris M. | September 3, 2009 11:50 AM
Brandon Snyder is playing third base now?
RESPONSE FROM DEAN: Yes. For the Tides. For about the past week or so.
Posted by: chris | September 3, 2009 1:07 PM
FYI on Brandon Waring, he's played 3rd base all season for Frederick too.
Nice win Norfolk but it is now too late to a mount any serious attempt for even the Wildcard spot. You had a great opportunity to win the your division but blew it with all the losses to Rochester, Durham, Gwinnett and the loser Charlotte Knights. Oh well as the old saying goes, wait till next year.
Posted by: Charlotte NC ORIOLES Fan | September 3, 2009 1:50 PM