Minor League Recap - 5/14

Jeff Marquez got knocked around for 5 runs over 7 innings as the Yankees dropped the opener of their series with the Louisville Bats, 5-3. Top prospect Jay Bruce was 2-4 with an RBI for the Reds Triple-A affiliate, while former Yankee Andy Phillips went 1-4. The game also marked the Triple-A debut of J.B. Cox who is at his third level this season. He retired all three batters he faced.

Dan McCutchen suffered with unusual control problems last night as the Portland Sea Dogs pounded the Trenton Thunder 7-1. McCutchen walked 5 and allowed 3 runs in 4 innings. The bullpen provided no relief either, allowed the final 4 runs. Jose Tabata was the lone bright spot with 2 hits and a stolen base. Tabata is hitting .333 over his last 10 games.

Ryan Pope threw an outstanding 6 innings and Kevin Whelan made his season debut in the Tampa Yankees 3-1 win over the Lakeland Flying Tigers. Pope allowed a run on 4 hits over 6 innings to boost his record 4-2, 2.13. Whelan threw 2 shutout innings as he returned from arm problems that ended his fall season prematurely. Mitch Fortenberry paced the offense with his first home run of the year.

Charleston dropped their 4th game in the last 6, 3-2 in 11 innings to the Greenville Drive. The go ahead run came across on a Chace Vacek wild pitch. Jesus Montero was 2-5 with an RBI double and singled in the bottom of the 11th to give the RiverDogs a chance, but the came up empty.

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