Minor League Game Review – 4/18/12

4/18 Game Review

Louisville lost 13-9. Box Score

• Chris Valaika went 1-4 with 2 walks and 2 runs.
• Neftali Soto went 3-4 with a double, HR (2), 2 RBI, 3 runs and a walk.
• Mike Costanzo went 1-4 with a 3 run HR (4) and a walk.
• Bill Rhinehart went 1-4 with a double, walk, RBI and a run.
• Felix Perez went 1-3 with 2 walks, an RBI and a run.
• Ron Mahay threw a scoreless inning with a walk.
• Josh Judy threw a perfect inning with 2 strikeouts.

Game notes

The Bats put up a 6 run 5th inning, only to see Toledo put up a 6 spot in the top of the 6th. Toledo racked up 21 hits in the game. Former Red prospect Quintin Berry led off for Toledo and reached base 4 times in the game. The Bats only had 10 hits, but also walked 10 times. After a slow start, the Bats are finally hitting. If they continue, they will put up some W’s here soon. Neftali Soto is 6 for his last 16 with 3 walks, 2 doubles and 2 home runs.

Game links

Postgame article from BatsBaseball.com.

Pensacola lost 8-7. Box Score

• Ryan LaMarre went 2-5 with a triple and solo HR (1).
• Didi Gregorius went 4-5 with 3 runs.
• Henry Rodriguez went 2-5 with a double and a run.
• Joel Guzman went 1-4 with a HR (2) and 3 RBI.
• Brodie Greene went 2-4 with a walk, HR (1) and 3 RBI.
• PJ Phillips went 2-4.
• Justin Freeman threw 1.1 hitless innings with a walk and 2 strikeouts.

Game notes

Pensacola tied the game up at 6 with a 3 run 7th inning but gave up the lead in the top of the 8th with a 2 run inning. The Blue Wahoos put up a run in the bottom of the 9th on three singles and a sac fly, but couldn’t get another run in to tie it. Didi Gregorius remains red hot, raising his average to .362 on the season. He has a 7 game hitting streak with 4 multi-hit games in that stretch. He doesn’t have an extra-base hit yet on the season though. Justin Freeman walked his first batter of the season. He now has 1 walks in 10.1 innings with 9 strikeouts.

Bakersfield won 6-4. Box Score

• Billy Hamilton went 2-5 with a double, triple, 2 RBI and 2 runs.
• Devin Lohman went 1-4 with a walk, steal (5) and RBI.
• Donald Lutz went 2-4 with a walk and RBI.
• David Vidal went 1-2.
• Yorman Rodriguez went 3-4 with a double and 2 runs.
• Bryson Smith went 2-4 with a double, RBI, steal (1) and 2 runs.
• Daniel Wolford threw 1.2 scoreless innings of relief with a walk and 2 strikeouts.

Game notes

Billy Hamilton is off to an incredible start, hitting .388/.474/.673 so for this season with 7 walks and 9 strikeouts. His hit streak stands at 9 in a row. David Vidal was hit by a pitch in the hand. He initially stayed in the game and played a few innings, but was replaced eventually.

Game links

Postgame article from BakersieldBlaze.com.

Dayton won 9-4. Box Score

• Theo Bowe went 3-5 with 2 runs and 2 steals (8).
• Juan Perez went 2-5 with a double, RBI and a run.
• Ryan Wright went 1-4 with an RBI and a walk.
• Danny Vicioso went 1-4 with a walk and a run.
• Kyle Waldrop went 1-3 with a walk and a run.
• Junior Arias went 1-4 with a 3 run HR (1).
• Yovan Gonzalez went 2-4 with a solo HR (2).
• Carlos Conteras threw 2.1 hitless innings with a walk and a strikeout.
• Jimmy Moran threw a scoreless inning of work.

Game notes

The Dragons have put together some offense lately after a slow start. Theo Bowe may not have the same reputation as Billy Hamilton in terms of his speed, but he probably should. He is, at worst, half a step slower from the plate to first base. He now has 8 steals on the year and if he plays every day, could steal 60 bags. Nice to see Junior Arias with a bomb. He struck out at least once in his first 8 games, but hasn’t struck out in his last three. If he can hone in his plate approach, he can be a dangerous bat. The next three games will be available to watch online, for free. Check below each day for the link.

Game links

Postgame article from DaytonDragons.com.

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