Minor League Recap - 5/16

With the Yankees failures at the back end of the rotation, it seems like everyone in the organization is now auditioning to get a shot at the #5 starter spot. The Scranton Yankees were to face the Louisville Bats last night, but were rained out. And despite reports to the contrary, Dan McCutchen was NOT elevated to Triple-A from Trenton. The rainout will be made up as part of a doubleheader today with Dan Giese and Kei Igawa getting the starts. Reds top prospect Homer Bailey will be getting one of Louisville's starting assignments.

According to Scranton beat writer Chad Jennings, Alan Horne will pitch in an extended spring training game on Monday.

The Thunder did play last night though and Jason Jones improved to 6-0, 2.20 with a masterful 7 inning performance. Mark Melancon made his first appearance since his bump up from Tampa and struck out 4 in 2 scoreless innings of work. The Thunder pounded Red Sox prospect Justin Masterson 7-1, behind 3 RBI from Ramiro Pena, and a 3-hit 3-runs scored night from Chris Malec. You can get more details on the game from beat writer Mike Ashmore.

Tampa blew a 5-4 lead in the 9th and lost to the Ft. Myers Miracle in 10 innings, 6-5. Tim Battle homered for the Yankees and Luis Nunez drove in 3 runs.

Zach McAllister struck out 11 in 7 innings of work to help the Charleston RiverDogs edge the Greenville Drive 2-1. David Williams and Jesus Montero each drove in a run and Jonathan Ortiz picked up his 11th save.

Charleston starts a big weekend series tonight with the Asheville Tourists. Dellin Betances gets the start for the Dogs.

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Minor League Recap - 4/22

Darrell Rasner and the Jose Veras out dueled Twins prospect Glen Perkins in the Yankees 3-0 win over Rochester. Rasner allowed just 2 hits in 8 innings and struck out 5 to improve to 3-0, 0.72. He should be the first choice to replace either Phil Hughes, Ian Kennedy, or Mike Mussina if they continue to struggle. Jason Lane hit his 6th home run for the Yankees.

Trenton used two home runs and a triple to rally from a 4-0 deficit, but the Binghamton Mets won it with a run in the 9th, 5-4 over the Thunder. Matt Carson and P.J. Pilittere had the home runs.

After throwing 2 straight shutouts, the Tampa Yankees were blanked by the Clearwater Threshers (Phillies), 6-0. The Yankees made 3 errors that lead to 4 unearned runs. Edwin Nunez had 2 of the team's 5 hits.

Charleston took 3 of 4 from Columbus, topped off by last night's 7-2 win over the Catfish. Carmen Angelini and Brandon Laird lead a 15-hit River Dogs attack with 3 hits each. Rutgers alum David Williams, and Taylor Holiday drove in 2 runs each. Noel Castillo went 7 innings to improve to 3-0, 2.28.

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Minor League Recap - 4/11

Shelley Duncan took out his demotion on the Louisville Bats last night. Duncan, who was sent down, on Wednesday to make room for Alberto Gonzalez on the Yankees, had 4 hits, including a home run and 3 doubles, in Scranton's 11-5 win. Chris Britton picked up his 2nd win, as he, Edwar Ramirez, and Jon Albaladejo combined for 5 scoreless innings of relief. The three have not allowed an earned run this season. Jason Lane also hit his 4th home run.

There was bad news too though- starter Alan Horne left the game with a bicep injury and will be sent for an MRI.

The Trenton Thunder lost 3-1 to the Harrisburg Senators despite a good pitching effort from starter Dan McCutchen. Jose Tabata was 1-3 and has gone 6-14 over his last 4 games. Austin Jackson is 5-14 over his last 3 games to raise his average up to .233.

The Dunedin Blue Jays outscored the Tampa Yankees 7-5. A bad night for Mark Melancon who allowed 4 runs in 1 inning of relief. He's now allowed 6 earned runs in 4.2 innings.

The Charleston River Dogs completed a 4-game sweep of the Savannah Sand Gnats with a 7-4 win last night. Rutgers product David Williams belted a grand slam and stole 2 bases.

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