Las Vegas 51s (37-33) 8 vs. Salt Lake Bees 5
The 51s scored eight runs for the third straight game beating the Los Angeles Angels Triple-A Affiliate 8-5. The 51s won the series against Salt Lake 3-1.
- Gavin Cecchini SS: 0 for 3, R, 2 BB .323/.394/.453
- Brandon Nimmo LF: 1 for 4, 2 R, BB, K .323/.404/.509
- Eric Campbell 1B: 1 for 2, 2 R, RBI, 3 BB .283/.397/.500
- Johnny Monell DH: 2 for 5, HR 3 RBIs, R, K .288/.346/.488
- Travis Taijeron RF: 2 for 5, RBI, R .312/.394/.576
- Roger Bernadina CF: 1 for 4, RBI, BB, K .287/.378/.437
- Nevin Ashley C: 2 for 5, 2B, R, K .256/.368/.400
Taijeron is hitting .350 in his last ten. Johnny Monell hit his third homerun in the last seven games, he has hit .325 with three homeruns and eight runs batted in, in his last ten games. Dilson Herrera was out of the lineup and Gavin Cecchini was leading off with two walks.
- Rafael Montero RHP: 6.2 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, BB, 3 K, W (3-4 5.78 ERA)
- Josh Edgin LHP: 1.1 IP, H, 0 ER, BB, 3 K, Fourth Hold (0.00 ERA)
- Jeff Walters RHP: IP, H, ER, BB, K (8.24 ERA)
Although Montero got the win he has not pitched well. In his last five starts, Montero has allowed at least four earned runs. Montero went six or more for only the fourth time in 13 starts this season. Josh Edgin had another scoreless outing, he has 13.1 innings without allowing an earned run in Triple-A this season.
Before the game the PCL named Gavin Cecchini player of the week.
St. Lucie Mets (34-31) 2 vs. Palm Beach Cardinals 0
The St. Lucie Mets played their first game since the FSL All Star Weekend. They beat Palm Beach by a 2-0 final score.
- Champ Stuart CF: 2 for 5, RBI, CS .243/.327/.383
- Amed Rosario SS: 1 for 4, RBI .309/.359/.445
- Luis Guillorme 2B: 2 for 3, R, BB .263/.344/.310
- Jhoan Urena DH: 0 for 3, R, BB, K .199/.270/.294
- Patrick Biondi LF: 2 for 2, SB .257/.346/.314
Guillorme had another multi-hit game, he is batting .441 over his last ten games. Leadoff hitter Champ Stuart had another good game and is batting .324 over his last ten, scoring six runs over that span.
- Chris Flexen RHP: 8 IP, 8 H, 0 ER, o BB, 4 K, W (5-6 3.35 ERA)
- Ben Griset LHP: IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K, Second Save (1.19 ERA)
After not getting out of the third inning in his last start, Flexen bounced back with an eight inning performance on Monday. It was the third time this season Flexen pitched seven or more innings and it was his third scoreless outing of the season. Ben Griset got his second save. He has allowed just three earned runs in 22.2 innings this season pitching to a 1.01 WHIP.
Tri-City 10 vs. Brooklyn Cyclones (1-3) 9 F/17
The Brooklyn Cyclones lost their third game of the season and all of them have been in extra inning games. This time the Cyclones lost after 17 innings, allowing four runs in the top of the 17th. The Cyclones got three back in the bottom but, could not get the tying or winning run across.
- Enmanuel Zabala RF: 1 for 8, 2 RBIs, BB, 2 K .190/.292/.333
- Nick Sergakis 2B: 5 for 8, 3 2B, RBI, BB, R .429/.529/.643
- Jacob Zanon CF: 1 for 8, RBI, BB, 2 K .182/.250/.182
- Jay Jabs 3B: 1 for 5, 3 BB, K, R .250/.455/.250
- Dan Rizzie DH: 1 for 7, 2 R, HBP, RBI, K .143/.250/.143
- Hengelbert Rojas LF: 2 for 6, 3 RBIs, R, 2 BB, K .200/.368/.200
The Mets 23rd round pick, Nick Sergakis had the only extra base hits in the loss. Sergakis hit three doubles and is six for his last eleven. Dan Rizzie made his first pro start and had his first pro hit. He was the Mets 13th round pick this year.
- Joel Huertas LHP: 5.1 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 4 K (5.06 ERA)
- Nicco Blank RHP: 1.2 IP, H, ER, BB, 3 K (2.45 ERA)
- Nabil Crismatt RHP: 1.1 IP, 2 H, ER, 2 BB, 3 K, First Blown Save (6.75 ERA)
- Gabriel Feliz LHP: 1.2 IP, H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K (0.00 ERA)
- Joseph Zanghi RHP: 2 IP, H, 0 ER, BB, 3 K (0.00 ERA)
- Dillon Becker RHP: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, BB, K (0.00 ERA)
- Adrian Almeida LHP: IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 K (3.86 ERA)
- Sante Marte RHP: 2 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 2 K, L (0-1 12.00 ERA) Position Player
Joel Huertas got his first start with the Brooklyn Cyclones. Over his minor league career Huertas pitched to a 4-4 record with a 4.97 ERA in 20 games (11 starts). Sante Marte got the loss as he allowed four runs in the top of the 17th. He was already the third position player to make an appearance on the hill this year for Brooklyn.
DSL Indians 5 vs. DSL Mets1 (5-9) 2
The DSL Mets1 lost their sixth in a row against the DSL Indians. The DSL Mets1 recorder just five hits and where 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position.
- Gregory Guerrero SS: 2 for 4, R, K .260/.339/.280
- Claudio Geraldo LF: 1 for 3, RBI .267/.370/.356
- Guillermo Granadillo CF: 1 for 4, 2B, R, K .288/.373/.365
Gregory Guerrero had his fourth multi hit game of his pro career. He was the only player for the DSL Mets1 with two or more hits. Guillermo Granadillo hit his fourth double of the season. Claudio Geraldo drove in his seventh run in 13 games.
- Luis Silva RHP: 5 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, L (0-2 5.19 ERA)
- Nelmerson Xavier Angela LHP: 3 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, BB, 4 K (5.00 ERA)
Luis Silva made his third start in his pro career. He has pitched a 13.2 innings in his career pitching to a 0-2 record with a 3.95 ERA. Nelmerson Xavier Angela added four strikeouts, he has eight in nine innings this season and 22 in 22.1 innings in his pro career.
DSL Mets2 (6-8) 11 vs. DSL Phillies2 6
The DSL Mets2 won their second in a row, scoring 11 runs on 13 hits. The DSL Mets2 got help from the DSL Phillies2 defense as they made six errors.
- Rafael Valdez 1B: 3 for 6, 3 RBIs, K, SB .294/.368/.412
- Andres Gimenez SS: 2 for 4, 3B, 2 R, BB, K .392/.484/.667
- Edinson Valdez DH: 1 for 2, 2 R .333/.388/.422
- Hanser Ortiz C: 1 for 5: 2 RBIs, R, SB .235/.298/.373
- David Lozano 2B: 0 for 2, R, BB, K, SB, CS/PO .222/.395/.259
- Yoel Romero 3B: 2 for 3, 2B, RBI, 2 BB, 2 R, K, SB .147/.256/.206
- Yordin Araujo CF: 2 for 3, 2 2B, 2 RBIs, 2 R, K .241/.371/.345
Andres Gimenez has reached base safely in all of his first 13 starts. He already has ten extra base hits. Seven doubles, two triples and a homerun. Lead off hitter Rafael Valdez has his second three RBI day. He has eight RBIs in the young season.
- Yeudy Colon RHP: 2 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, K (3.60 ERA)
- Boris Sanchez RHP: 4 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 4 ER, BB, 3 K, W (1-0 3.97 ERA)
- Joel Romero RHP: 2 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 K (0.00 ERA)
- Jorge Cespedes RHP: IP, 2 H, ER, 2 K (9.00 ERA)
Yeudy Colon made his third outing (second start) and his first scoreless outing this season. In his career Yeudy Colon pitched to a 2-2 record with a 2.57 ERA in 35 innings pitched. Boris Sanchez pitched four innings for the second time in his first three outings. Before this outing Sanchez had allowed just one earned run in 7.1 innings. His ERA raised from 1.23 to 3.97 after his outing Monday. Joel Romero made his first appearance of the season with two scoreless innings. Jorge Cespedes allowed a run in his first pro outing.
Columbia Fireflies and Binghamton Mets were off on Monday.
Brooklyn may need a pitcher or two with all the innings played. Wonder if Terry can spare Henderson.
Fun Fact: The average length of a Cyclones game this year is 14 innings
Maybe Robles after tonight, I’m sure both are very fresh.