8/22 MiLB Gameday: Can Kukuk pound Pounders?

[Cuzittt]

Today's Games:

IL:Pawtucket (Steven Wright) vs. Lehigh Valley (Greg Smith) [7:05pm]
EL: Portland (Keith Couch) @ New Hampshire (Casey Lawrence) [7:05pm]
CL:Salem (Cody Kukuk) vs. Wilmington (Brooks Pounders) [7:05pm]
SAL: Greenville (Jamie Callahan) vs. Savannah (Justin Kamplain) [7:05pm]
NYPL: Lowell (Kevin McAvoy) @ Aberdeen (TBD) [7:05pm]
GCL: GCL Sox @ GCL Twins [10:00am]
DSL: DSL Sox @ DSL Yankees 1 [10:30am]

Notes:

GCL playing two today.

Scoreboard:

Boston Red Sox Minor League Scores

Media:

MiLB TV
MiLB Radio

Local Media:

Pawsox:

Providence Journal
Pawtucket Times

Seadogs: Portland Press Herald

Salem: Roanoke Times

Greenville: Greenville Online

Lowell: Lowell Sun

 

[mabrowndog]

GCL got rained out in Game 2 after pretty much giving away Game 1.
 
The Sox racked 16 hits and 3 walks but managed to scratch out just 3 runs while going 4-for-17 with RISP with a pair of GIDPs and 14 runners stranded -- including leaving the bases loaded in the top of the 2nd, 8th, and 11th.
 
Meanwhile the Twins eked out just 5 hits yet scored 4 times. Three first-inning errors by the Sox (2 by starter Jose Almonte) led to a trio of unearned runs. Their 4th run, which gave them the walk-off win in the 11th, came courtesy of Carlos Garcia's 2 walks (1 intentional) and a wild pitch. Jarrard Poteete had both the big hits for the Twins: A 2-run double in the 1st, and the game-winning single.

 

[mabrowndog]

DSL also rained out.

 

[Frisbetarian]

Since July 25, over 22 games and 87 PA, Michael Chavis is batting .336 with an OBP of .414, and SLG of .519. 

 

[jscola85]

Devers seems to be getting back on track - 5 hits in his last three games.
 
Also, Victor Acosta has been raking of late.  .429/.489/.619 in 46 August plate appearances.  He's been a bit of an unmentioned prospect but he's only 18 and has held his own in the GCL so far (.741 OPS).

 

[Brohamer of the Gods]

Player autograph and team poster night here at McCoy. Longest line was for JBJ.

 

[Brohamer of the Gods]

JBJ singled sharply to left in his first AB

 

[Brohamer of the Gods]

Ooof - two passed balls, a misplay by Marrero (FC, but only after looking too long at 2B before throwing to 1B) and Butler throwing the ball into left on a steal attempt leads to two ugly runs in the 2nd.

 

[mabrowndog]

Hassan reaches on an error to start the b-3rd, Brentz triples him home, and Carlos Rivero singles in Bryce. Tied 2-2 with 2 outs.
 
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Bryce Brentz belts an RBI triple which appeared to hit the LF foul pole for a 2-run HR. Umps rule triple and Sox manager Kevin Boles ejected

 

[mabrowndog]

Jordan Procyshen just gunned down two Savannah runners on steal attempts in the t-4th.
 
Sand Gnats lead 4-2. A brutal outing for Jamie Callahan as he lasts just 3 innings (4 ER, 6 H, 1 HR, 5 BB, 1 K) after throwing just 31 of 71 pitches for strikes.

 

[mabrowndog]

A Jim Murphy solo HR off Wright in the t-4th puts Lehigh Valley back on top 3-2.

 

[mabrowndog]

Mike Miller singles in the t-6th & scores after base hits by Coyle & KDLC, then Coyle comes home on an Almanzar GIDP as Portland takes a 4-2 lead.
 
Earlier, Stefan Welch launched a solo shot in the t-2nd to get the Sea Dogs on the board.
 
Keith Couch hasn't been dominant (2 R, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 3 K), but he's been very efficient with just 71 pitches (44 strikes) through 6 innings.

 

[mabrowndog]

Cole Sturgeon with a 2-out bases loaded single drives in a pair in the b-4th. Jimmy Rider scores on a wild pitch, and Tzu-Wei Lin singles in Sturgeon to chase Savannah starter Robert Gsellman after just 3.2 IP (9 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 2 K).
 
Drive lead 6-4.

 

[Brohamer of the Gods]

Mayberry Jr. hit a 3 run bomb over the bullpen to left. Wright was wrong and leaving down 7-2 with one out t 5

 

[mabrowndog]

Mayberry Jr. hit a 3 run bomb over the bullpen to left. Wright was wrong and leaving down 7-2 with one out t 5

 
He's on a rehab stint. I guess his wrist is fine now...

 

[Brohamer of the Gods]

Fine enough the ball left McCoy.

 

[Brohamer of the Gods]

Another friendly scoring decision for Marrero on what was ruled an infield hit, but it hit off his glove. Bad hop, but still.

 

[mabrowndog]

NH with a single, WP and double in the b-7th off Couch to cut the Portland lead to 4-3. A walk and another WP put a pair in scoring position with 1 out, but Couch got 2 Ks to escape further damage. He's at 93 pitches (54 strkes).

 

[Brohamer of the Gods]

My daughter notes there are 3 Jrs playing in at McCoy tonight. Good scouting from a 9 year old.

 

[Cuzittt]

GCL Sox lose the 1st game 4-3 in 11 innings. Second game postponed.

Jose Almonte went 5 innings, allowing 3 unearned runs on 3 hits and 2 walks; striking out 6. Pat Goetze went 4 innings, giving up a hit and striking out 5. Carlos Garcia went 1 2/3 innings, allowing a run on a hit, 2 walks (1 IBB) and a WP.

Victor Acosta went 3/4 with a sacrifice. Michael Chavis went 3/6 with a triple. Rafael Devers went 2/5 with a double and a walk. Jhon Nunez went 2/5. Derek Miller went 2/6. Darwin Pena went 1/3 with a double before being replaced by Ben Moore who went 0/1 and was replaced by Josh Ockimey who went 0/1. Rafael Oliveras went 1/3 with a walk and a sacrifice. Luis Alexander Basabe went 1/4 with a walk and a SF. Javier Guerra went 1/6 with a double.

 

[Brohamer of the Gods]

Carlos Rivero also leaves the building, solo job Pawt down 7-3 b5.

 

[Brohamer of the Gods]

Whelp you are on your own now. Five hours at Hammond Pond is all the kids can take.

 

[mabrowndog]

Robby Scott relieves Couch and strikes out the side in the 8th. Sea Dogs still up 4-3.

 

[mabrowndog]

After trailing 3-1, Salem got error-aided runs in the 5th & 7th. Still tied 3-3 as they come to bat in the b-9th.
 
Nice outing by Heri Quevedo, and solid relief by William Cuevas & Jonathan Aro.
 
EDIT - Heading to extras.

 

[Cuzittt]

No grand comeback for Lowell, lose 5-2.

Boxscore

Kevin McAvoy went 3 innings, giving up 2 hits and striking out 5. Williams Jerez went an innings, allowing 3 runs (2 earned) on 3 hits, a walk and a WP; striking out 2. Edwar Garcia went 3 innings, allowing 2 runs (1 earned) on 2 hits and a HBP; striking out 3. Enfember Martinez pitched a perfect inning.

Joseph Monge went 2/4 with a double and a PO/CS. Aneudis Peralta and Jordan Betts each went 1/3 with a walk; Betts with a HR. Mauricio Dubon went 1/4. Alex McKeon and Raymel Flores each went 0/3. Cisco Tellez, Mike Meyers and Bryan Hudson each went 0/4.

 

[mabrowndog]

Noe Ramirez lets up a 1-out double in the b-9th, but he nails down the save on the road. Portland wins it 4-3.

 

[Cuzittt]

Seadogs wins 4-3.

Boxscore

Keith Couch went 7 innings, allowing 3 runs (2 earned) on 7 hits, 2 walks and 2 WPs; striking out 5. Robby Scott went an inning, striking out the side. Noe Ramirez went an inning, giving up a hit and striking out one.

Keury de la Cruz and Stefan Welch each went 2/4; Welch with a HR. Mike Miller went 1/3 with a walk. Sean Coyle went 1/4. Ryan Dent went 0/2 with a walk. Michael Almanzar went 0/3 with a walk. Kevin Heller and Michael Brenly each went 0/3. Shannon Wilkerson went 0/4.

 

[mabrowndog]

Salem walks off 4-3! RBI single for Jantzen Witte in the b-10th!

 

[Cuzittt]

Salem walks off in the 10th, 4-3.

Boxscore

Heri Quevedo went 6 innings, allowing 3 runs on 5 hits, a HBP and a walk; striking out 7. William Cuevas went 2 innings, striking out one. Jonathan Aro went 2 innings, giving up a hit and striking out 3.

Reed Gragnani went 3/4 with a walk and a SB. Matty Johnson went 2/4 with a walk. Dreily Guerrero and Jose Vinicio each went 2/4 with a double; Vinicio with a CS. Jake Romanski went 1/4. Carlos Asuaje and Jantzen Witte each went 1/5. Mario Martinez and Manuel Margot each went 0/4.

 

[Cuzittt]

Pawsox lose 7-3.

Boxscore

Steven Wright went 4 1/3 innings, allowing 7 runs (5 earned) on 8 hits (2 HRs) and a walk; striking out 4. John Ely went 2/3rds of an inning, giving up a hit. Chris Hernandez went 3 innings, giving up 3 hits and 3 walks; striking out one. Drake Britton went an inning, walking one and striking out one.

Dan Butler went 3/4. Carlos Rivero went 2/4 with a HR before being replaced by Garin Cecchini who walked. Derrik Gibson went 1/3 with a walk. Alex Hassan went 1/4 with a walk. Deven Marrero went 1/4 with a SB. Jackie Bradley, Ryan Roberts and Bryce Brentz each went 1/5; Brentz with a triple. Corey Brown went 0/5.

 

[Cuzittt]

Drive win 6-5.

Boxscore

Jamie Callahan went 3 innings, allowing 4 runs on 6 hits (1 HR) and 5 walks; striking out one. Raynel Velette went 3 1/3 innings, allowing an unearned run on 2 hits, a HBP and 4 walks; striking out two. Mike Adams went 2 2/3 innings, giving up a hit and striking out 3.

Cole Sturgeon went 3/4 with 3 SBs. Tzu-Wei Lin went 2/3 with a SF and a CS. Jimmy Rider went 1/2 with a double and 2 walks. Wendell Rijo went 1/3 with a walk and a SB. Danny Bethea, Franklin Guzman and Jordan Procyshen each went 1/4. Danny Mars went 0/3 with a sacrifice. Sam Travis went 0/4.