My Pinstripes Alpha: Minor League Recap

Games of 7/9

Scranton lost in the bottom of the 9th, 2-1, to the Toledo Mud Hens, but Al Aceves made his Triple-A debut. Back from a strained groin, Aceves, working on a strict pitch count, allowed no runs, 2 hits, walked none, and struck out 2. The Mud Hens scored the game winner against Kei Igawa, who threw a solid 5.1 innings. The Yankees had 8 hits, 3 by Juan Miranda, but push across just the one run.

Chad Jennings reports that Cody Ransom will take Justin Christian's place in the International League All-Star game. Ransom is hitting just .257, but has 14 home runs and 48 RBI in 86 games.

The Yankees open a series tonight against their former affiliate, the Columbus Clippers, and will face former Yankee Tyler Clippard.

July 9, 2008

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Scranton/WB	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	8	1
Toledo	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	9	0

Recap | Box |
W: F. Cruceta (2-1, 3.63); L: K. Igawa (8-5, 3.80)
HR: TOL: T. Perez (10).

The Trenton Thunder took an early 2-0 lead, but couldn't hold on, and lost to the Altoona Curve 6-2. Starter Phil Coke took the loss after allowing 3 runs in 6 innings pitched. Mark Melancon allowed the final 4 runs, of which just 1 was earned, in 2.1 innings. P.J. Pillitere had 2 of the 5 Thunder hits and drove in a run.

Thunder beat writer Mike Ashmore had a chance to converse with Mark Newman recently.

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Altoona	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	4	7	9	2
Trenton	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	2

Recap | Box |
W: K. Bloom (1-4, 4.57); L: P. Coke (7-4, 2.96); SV: J. Mateo (1)
HR: ALT: J. Boone (7).

Tampa and St. Lucie were able to get in one of their two scheduled games on Wednesday. St. Lucie won it 3-0, holding the Yankees to just 4 hits for their 8th straight loss. Ivan Nova put together a decent outing (5.2 IP 2 ER 6 K), but dropped to 3-11.

July 9, 2008

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
St. Lucie	0	0	0	1	0	1	1			3	8	1
Tampa	0	0	0	0	0	0	0			0	4	1

Recap | Box
W: D. Owen (7-6, 3.83); L: I. Nova (3-11, 4.84)
HR: None.

Austin Krum's 8th inning single snapped a 4-4 tie and gave the Charleston RiverDogs a 5-4 win over the Lexington Legends. David Williams went 3-3 and scored the game winner. Jesus Montero chipped in with his 9th home run of the season.

Dellin Betances made the start for the Dogs, allowing just 1 earned run and 2 hits in 5 innings, but he did walk 5. Chace Vacek earned the win with help from Jon Ortiz, who picked up his 23rd save.

July 9, 2008

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Lexington	0	0	0	0	1	1	2	0	0	4	7	1
Charleston	0	0	0	1	0	3	0	1	X	5	11	2

Recap | Box |
W: C. Vacek (4-3, 4.23); L: F. Abad (1-4, 3.70); SV: J. Ortiz (23)
HR: CHA: J. Montero (9).

Staten Island's defense was just out and out ugly last night. Defense probably isn't even the word to use after the Baby Bombers committed 7 errors. It contributed to 5 unearned runs as the Yankees fell 5-4 to the Oneonta Tigers. It overshadowed a good effort by starter Luke Greinke, who allowed 3 hits over 4 innings, didn't walk a batter and struck out 2. David Adams, mired in a 4-34 slump, was 4-5 with 2 RBI.

July 9, 2008

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Oneonta	0	0	2	0	1	2	0	0	0	5	10	2
Staten Island	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	1	4	12	7

Recap | Box
W: M. Brackman (1-1, 7.71); L: L. Greinke (0-2, 1.53); SV: T. Stohr (7)
HR: None.

Tough night for the GCL Yankees, who lost a pair to the Blue Jays. Toronto's rookie team took the opener in 11 innings, scoring 2 unearned runs for a 2-0 win. Yankees 17-yr old starter Manuel Banuelos threw no-hit ball over 5 innings.

The Yankees lack of hitting continued in the second game as they lost 5-1. Yunior Tabares hit his first home run for the lone Yankees run.

July 9, 2008