Minor League Recap - 6/09/07

Triple A - Las Vegas won 4-3

James Loney - 2 for 4, 2 2B's
Delwyn Young - 0 for 4, K
Andy LaRoche - 2 for 3, HBP

The 51's were light on starters, but managed to squeak out a 1 run victory on the backs of 3 relievers. BJ LaMura got the start and pitched decently, allowing just 2 runs (1 earned) in 4 innings. DJ Houlton took over in the 5th and tossed 2 innings of 1 run ball. Finally, Eric Hull came in and spun 3 perfect frames, striking out 5 hitters. Loney and LaRoche had multi-hit nights, with Loney picking up doubles #18 and #19. LaRoche raised his average to .237. Delwyn Young went hitless but is still batting .297. Vegas' series with Fresno concludes tomorrow at 12:05pm.

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Double A - Jacksonville won 7-3

Anthony Raglani - 1 for 3, 2B, R, 2 BB, K
Chin Lung Hu - 2 for 4, 2B, HR (3), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB
Xavier Paul - 2 for 3, R, 2 BB, K, 2 SB's
Cory Dunlap - 1 for 3, 2B, 3 RBI, R, 2 BB

Another strong start from Giuseppe Norrito saw the Suns hold onto a commanding lead from the start. Norrito pitched 7 innings of 1 run ball on the way to his 2nd win of the year. Chin Lung Hu hit his 3rd HR and his 23rd double. Xavier Paul reached base 4 times and stole his 9th and 10th bases. Cory Dunlap hit his 9th double, while Anthony Raglani connected for his 12th. Jacksonville plays an early game with Chattanooga tomorrow at 12:05pm.

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High A - Inland Empire won 10-3

Blake DeWitt - 2 for 4, R, BB
Lucas May - 3 for 5, 2 2B's, 2 RBI, 2 R
Russell Mitchell - 0 for 4, BB, 4 K's
Jamie Hoffman - 0 for 3, R, BB, K, SB
Travis Denker - 2 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, E
Ivan De Jesus Jr - 1 for 3, R, BB

Jesus Castillo - 1 IP, Hit, R (0 ER), BB, K

The scoring started early for the 66ers, who dropped a 5 spot in the bottom of the first and never looked back. Mario Alvarez started his first game of the season and did very well, allowing just 1 run on 2 hits over 6 innings. It was his first win of the season. Starter Jesus Castillo pitched an inning of relief, allowing an unearned run on Denker's 5th error of the season. Lucas May hit doubles #13 and #14. Travis Denker hit his 12th. Blake DeWitt continues to hit well in June, batting .333. Russell Mitchell didnt put a ball in play and has been really struggling, hitting .167 this month. Hoffman stole his 11th base. Ivan De Jesus Jr drew his 32nd walk, nearly equalling his season total of strikeouts (33). The Empire looks to stay in first place as they take on Modesto in the series finale tomorrow at 2:05pm.

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Low A - Great Lakes lost 5-4

Josh Bell - 2 for 4, 2 2B's, RBI, K
Preston Mattingly - 1 for 3, HR (3), RBI, R, BB, 2 K's
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 4, K
Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 4

Lefty Thomas Melgarejo started on short rest for the Loons, who couldnt hold onto an early lead. The offense gave him a run in the bottom of the 2nd on Preston Mattingly's 3rd longball of the year. But it was short lived, as Melgarejo blew the lead in the 4th and allowed 4 more runs in the 5th. Josh Bell had a nice game, doubling twice to give him 12 on the year. Trayvon Robinson and Scott Van Slyke each singled. Hopefully Kershaw will get the start tomorrow at noon.

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