Minor League Recap - 6/17/07

Triple A - Las Vegas won 5-3

Delwyn Young - 2 for 5, 2B, R, CS
Andy LaRoche - 1 for 2

After dropping the first 2 games, the 51's came back to take the next 3 and the series. Miguel Pinango pitched well, allowing 2 runs (1 earned) over 5 innings. Pinango struggled with his control, walking 4 batters, but still managed to keep Vegas in the game. Eric Hull relieved him, and was given a 1 run lead in the top of the 7th but allowed the equalizer in the bottom of the inning before being replaced by Matt Riley. Then in the 8th, Marlon Anderson's leadoff strikeout was followed by 3 singles that accounted for a run. After a new pitcher was brought in, Choo Freeman singled to load the bases and Luis Maza drove in a run with an RBI single. Riley allowed the tying runs to reach base in the 9th but struck out the final batter to end the game. Andy LaRoche started the game but was pulled in the 5th inning. Delwyn Young raised his average to .313. The 51's take tomorrow off as they travel back home for a series with Colorado Springs, starting Tuesday.

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Double A - Jacksonville won 5-4

Xavier Paul - 0 for 4, K
Chin Lung Hu - 3 for 4, 2B, 3B, RBI, R, BB
Cory Dunlap - 0 for 2, 3 BB
Anthony Raglani - 1 for 4, 2B, R

Jon Meloan - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's

The Suns have won their last 6 and 8 of their last 9 as they march towards the All Star Break. Starter Joey Norrito gave them a quality start, allowing 3 runs (2 earned) over 6.2 innings before being replaced by Wesley Wright. The scoring started with Montgomery plating a runner in the 2nd. In the 4th, Norrito allowed a 2 run HR to make it 3-0 Montgomery. But the Suns came right back in the 5th with 3 of their own to tie it. Then in the 8th, Anthony Raglani's 1 out double was followed by Juan Gonzalez' 3rd HR of the season, putting the Suns up 5-3. Wesley Wright allowed a run in the bottom of the inning, preserving the lead. And in the 9th, big bad Jon Meloan came in and mowed down the Biscuits, striking out the side and earning his 12th save. Chin Lung Hu missed the cycle by a homer, but collected double #25 and triple #5. Xavier Paul has been struggling of late, batting just .246 in June. Cory Dunlap did what he does best: drew walks. And Anthony Raglani clubbed his 14th double. Jacksonville returns home for a rare 6 game series with Carolina, starting tomorrow at 4:05pm.

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High A - Inland Empire lost 10-1

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

The 66ers could have clinched the first half title with a win, but instead will be forced to play a playoff game July 4th to decide whether they or Lancaster will be the first half winner. Alberto Bastardo earned a tough loss, going 4 innings and allowing 5 runs, though only 2 were earned. Francisco Felix failed to record an out, allowing 3 consecutive hits and 2 runs. Jesus Castillo managed a perfect frame, before Mario Alvarez allowed an unearned run without giving up a hit. Jordan Pratt got 2 outs but also gave up 2 runs. And Kyle Wilson surrendered just 1 hit over 1.2 scoreless innings. On offense, Travis Denker raised his season average to .342 and drew his 27th walk, giving him more walks than strikeouts (26). Blake DeWitt and Russell Mitchell combined for 2 singles and 5 strikeouts. Ivan De Jesus Jr committed his 12th error of the season, while Lucas May and Jamie Hoffman also went hitless. The Empire is off for the All Star break until Thursday the 21st.

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Low A - Great Lakes lost 4-3

Juan Rivera - 1 for 4, CS
Josh Bell - 2 for 4, 2 2B's
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 4, RBI, 2 K's
David Sutherland - 1 for 3

The Loons lost a heartbreaker as they enter the All Star break 2 games under .500. Tommy Giles hit a 1 out HR in the 1st inning, his 1st of the year, to put Great Lakes ahead early. The Loons added another run in the 2nd, as Matt Berezay was hit by a pitch, stole 2nd and was singled in by Scott Van Slyke. Cody White was effectively wild, issuing 5 walks but allowing no runs over 6 innings. Matthew Gomez de Segura pitched a scoreless 7th before Miguel Sanfler came in. Sanfler allowed a single followed by an RBI double to start off the inning. He then induced a groundout to short and walked the next batter, before getting pulled. Miguel Ramirez replaced him and promptly walked the bases loaded before allowing an RBI single which tied the game. The next batter hit a sac fly which put South Bend up by 1. Ramirez intentionally walked the bases loaded and got the final batter to fly out to center. Ramirez then allowed a solo homer in the 9th to put the Loons down 4-2. Great Lakes tried to mount a 9th inning comeback, as Eduardo Perez singled to lead off the inning and Josh Bell doubled him to 3rd. Adolfo Gonzalez grounded out to 2nd, plating Perez and putting the tying run on 3rd. But he'd be stranded there, as Matt Berezay flied out to left and Scott Van Slyke was called out on strikes to end the game. Bell now has 17 doubles, which leads the team. Juan Rivera has hit safely in his first 4 games with the Loons. Trayvon Robinson pinch ran for Bell in the 9th. David Sutherland played in just his 3rd game since May 13th. Preston Mattingly did not play. Like the 66ers, the Loons are now on their All Star break and will resume playing on Thursday the 21st.

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