Minor league game recaps -- June 11
The Triple-A Norfolk Tides edged the Gwinnett Braves, and the Double-A Bowie Baysox topped the Harrisburg Senators. The Single-A Frederick Keys fell to the Salem Red Sox, and the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds lost to the Lexington Legends.
Norfolk Tides (AAA)
Score: Norfolk Tides 4, Gwinnett Braves 3 (Box score)
Recap: First baseman Brandon Snyder was 2-for-3 with a two-run home run as the Tides held off Gwinnett, 4-3, at Harbor Park.
Snyder also picked up two stolen bases in the victory.
Norfolk catcher Michel Hernandez added a solo shot, while left fielder Jeff Salazar was 2-for-4 with an RBI.
Tides starting pitcher Chris George (2-1) allowed two runs and six hits in six innings, while closer Dennis Sarfate earned his seventh save of the season despite giving up one run in the ninth.
Bowie Baysox (AA)
Score: Bowie Baysox 7, Harrisburg Senators 1 (Box score)
Recap: The Baysox used 13 hits, including three home runs, to pick up a 7-1 victory over Harrisburg. Six players had at least two hits each.
Bowie first baseman Joel Guzman was 3-for-3 with a two-run home run and two runs scored, while second baseman Ryan Adams also had a two-run shot and two runs scored.
Baysox starting pitcher Zach Britton (6-3) continues to improve at the Double-A level. He struck out six batters while holding the Senators to one run and six hits in six innings.
Britton lowered his ERA to 2.84 in the win.
Designated hitter Robbie Widlansky added a home run and two RBIs, and left fielder Tyler Henson was 2-for-3 with a run scored.
Frederick Keys (A)
Score: Salem Red Sox 8, Frederick Keys 5 (Box score)
Recap: Second baseman Miguel Abreu hit a three-run home run, but the Keys blew a three-run lead in an 8-5 loss to Salem at Harry Grove Stadium.
Frederick right fielder Ronnie Welty and third baseman Billy Rowell each contributed a double, and catcher Phil Britton added an RBI.
Keys relief pitcher Brett Bordes (1-1) was charged with the loss after allowing one run and one hit in one inning, while starting pitcher Oliver Drake gave up three runs and eight hits in six innings.
Delmarva Shorebirds (A)
Score: Lexington Legends 7, Delmarva Shorebirds 2 (Box score)
Recap: Starting pitcher Matt Hobgood (3-6) gave up four runs (three earned) and seven hits in five innings during the Shorebirds' 7-2 loss to Lexington.
Hobgood issued four walks and hit a batter. He also collected three strikeouts.
Delmarva left fielder Kieron Pope was 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored. He is batting .329 with three home runs and 12 RBIs in 18 games this season.
The Shorebirds committed four errors, including shortstop Garabez Rosa's 22nd defensive miscue of the season. Center fielder Michael Planeta made two errors, and catcher Luis Bernardo also had one.
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Comments
What round was Hobgood taken? So far, just another flawed evaluation by our "expert" scouting personnel. When does it end? 13 years(& counting) losing tells you we need an overhaul at all levels, DUH!!
Posted by: joe Carper | June 12, 2010 11:31 AM
Matt Hobgood?............was he really our 1st round pick.......
Posted by: Bo and Crabs | June 12, 2010 12:23 PM
Dunlap [ UCLA ] had 2 hits last night, Looks like a steal at 43. Klein [ 3rd round ] should pitch in relief tonight [ 7pm ESPN2 cheops in] in a must win for La.
Posted by: herb | June 12, 2010 1:24 PM
we took hobgood (over Leake, who already is a starter for the Reds) in the first round not because we thought he was the best pick at five, but becaus he said he would take less money to play.
All the money angelos makes off us and he tells his guys to avoid taking Leake, Wheeler and the other great young hopefuls to save money. Move Hobgood to hitter so as to at least salvage some good out of his. He can rake
Posted by: thomas michaelides | June 13, 2010 5:40 PM
1. Get Snyder up here ASAP. I don't care if it's only been three weeks of good hitting, he can't be worse than Lugo at the plate (Wigginton back to 2B), can he?
2. You guys are being ridiculous with Hobgood. HE graduated HS a year ago, he's 19, and he's had several very good starts. Although he's been inconsistent and not quite as good as reasonable people hoped, there's still every reason to believe he'll be successful. Comparing him to guys 3 years older than him (Leake) doesn't mean anything. Zach Wheeler, also a HS arm, has an ERA over 5, by the way.
Posted by: Tim S. | June 14, 2010 8:06 AM
Yea Tim S. For everyone talking about money, didn't we go over slot for Wieters? And matusz signed for slightly over slot I believe. He is a prep arm, 19 years old, they take time. And he has had some good starts. Talent-wise, Maztek is probably the only person who was cleary better and better prospect than Hobgood and that point in the draft. Leake is good, but no body knew that he was going to be this good, he looked advanced but he was a safe high floor/low ceiling guy. He doesn't miss a lot of bats (which isn't the end all be all) but looks to be more of a 3rd starter type of guy. He reminds me a bit of Bergesen , remember he started out very well too, and look at him now.
Posted by: Raymond | June 14, 2010 5:03 PM