(Jacob Resnick/Mets Minors)
Reno Aces (34-20) 9, Las Vegas 51s (21-33) 2 Box Score
- Kevin Plawecki C 2 for 4, 2 2B .327/.352/.510
- Phillip Evans 3B 1 for 3, RBI, BB .232/.319/.311
- Gavin Cecchini 2B 1 for 3, RBI, R, BB .246/.313/.348
- Dominic Smith 1B 1 for 4, 2B, 2 K .323/.374/.498
The 51s weren’t able to get much going offensively, as they were only able to muster two runs on six hits. Phillip Evans drove in one of the two Vegas runs of the game with an RBI single. A Gavin Cecchini RBI double brought in the other run. Dominic Smith struck out twice, but lined his fifteenth double of the season. Kevin Plawecki picked up two hits, he now has a six game hitting streak. Amed Rosario struck out three times, and snapped his hitting streak.
- RHP Rafael Montero (L, 0-1, 2.25) 5.2 IP, 3 R, 2 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 8 K
- LHP Kyle Regnault (0.00) 0.1 IP, 1 BB, 1 K
- RHP Hansel Robles (19.29) 0.1 IP, 6 R, 5 ER, 5 H, 1 BB
- RHP Beck Wheeler (7.61) 1.2 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 H, 3 K
Despite pitching well, Rafael Montero took the loss in his third start since being sent down. Montero lasted 5.2 innings and allowed three runs, two earned, on five hits, struck out eight, and only walked three. Kyle Regnault walked one, but struck out his man to get out of the sixth. Hansel Robles was terrible in his outing as he recorded only one out and allowed six runs, five earned, two of which were home runs. Beck Wheeler limited the damage as he tossed 1.2 scoreless innings, and struck out three.
Trenton Thunder (34-18) 6, Binghamton Rumble Ponies (29-19) 3 Box Score
- Kevin Taylor LF 1 for 3, RBI, R, BB .295/.397/.397
- Cody Decker DH 1 for 4, 2B, R .253/.375/.519
- Luis Guillorme 2B 1 for 4, 2B .286/.338/.330
- Tomas Nido C 1 for 4, R .264/.311/.412
Binghamton was able to tie the game at two in the sixth with a Kevin Taylor RBI single and a ground out scoring Cody Decker. However, the Rumble Ponies were only able to muster three runs on seven hits. Both Luis Guillorme and Cody Decker lined doubles, and Kevin Taylor and Gustavo Nunez both drove in a run. Tomas Nido singled and scored a run on the night.
- RHP Blake Beavan (L, 1-1, 3.72) 6.0 IP, 4 R, 4 ER, 8 H, 6 K
- RHP Scarlyn Reyes (3.60) 0.1 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 H, 1 BB
- LHP Kelly Secrest (1.54) 1.2 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB
Blake Beaven suffered his first loss of the season for Binghamton as he allowed four runs on eight hits over six innings. Scarlyn Reyes allowed a pair of runs in the seventh to put the game away for good. Kelly Secrest allowed a pair of hits and walked one, but didn’t allow a run in 1.2 innings.
Daytona Tortugas (28-25) 4, St. Lucie Mets (27-27) 2 F/10 Box Score
- John Mora CF 1 for 3, 2B, 2 BB, 2 R .250/.313/.346
- J.C. Rodriguez SS 1 for 3, RBI .247/.291/.354
- Jhoan Urena 3B 1 for 5, K .321/.410/.465
- Patrick Mazeika DH 1 for 3, BB .314/.391/.506
J.C. Rodriguez brought home John Mora on a sacrifice fly in the first to get the scoring started. After a Patrick Mazeika walk in the sixth John Mora scored again, recording the Mets second and final run of the game. Mora was on base three times, and scored both of the Mets runs. Patrick Mazeika reached base twice with a walk and a base hit.
- RHP Joe Shaw (4.73) 5.1 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 5 K
- RHP Alex Palsha (BS, 3, 3.80) 2.2 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 H
- RHP Austin McGeorge (L, 0-1, 1.72) 2.0 IP, 2 R, 1 ER, 4 K
Joe Shaw received a no-decision for his effort in this ball game. He tossed 5.1 innings of two runs ball while allowing five hits, walking two, and striking out five. Alex Paisha blew his third save of the season as he allowed three hits and walked one in 2.2 innings of work. Austin McGeorge suffered the loss as he allowed a pair of runs in the tenth.
Hagerstown Suns (32-21) 3, Columbia Fireflies (27-24) 2 Box Score
- Dash Winningham DH 2 for 4, 2B .257/.305/.434
- Desmond Lindsay CF 2 for 3, HR, 2 RBI .162/.306/.292
- Tim Tebow LF 2 for 3, R, K .225/.308/.344
Desmond Lindsay accounted for the only Fireflies runs as he smacked an opposite field two-run home run in the third. Tim Tebow singled twice and scored on the Lindsay homer. Dash Winningham also reached base twice, including a double.
- RHP Gary Cornish (L, 0-1, 4.26) 6.1 IP, 3 R, 3 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 6 K
- RHP Matt Blackham (1.69) 1.2 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 H, 3 K
A two-run home run ruined the effort from Gary Cornish, as he suffered his first loss of the season. Cornish threw 6.1 innings of three run ball, and allowed six hits and struck out six in his season and pro starting debut. Matt Blackham threw 1.2 scoreless innings in relief, and struck out three.
What happens with Patrick Mazeika after FSL all star game? Should be promoted. But Nido can’t move to aaa. Make them platoon and play Mazeika at 1B in Bingo?
Why can’t nido move to aaa? Certainly not cause he’s being blocked.
Sounds like a plan. Nido I don’t think has earned a promotion yet but Mazeika despite coming back to earth with his hitting has more than earned his ticket to AA. Platoon him and Nido between 1b/C to keep both guys in lineup. Plawecki has actually been hitting well in AAA but most of us know Nido probably has more of Major League future than Plawecki.
Really optimistic on Lindsay bc he’s still 20 and I think he will get out of this slump and get back above .200. Nice to see he’s still drawing walks and has some pop.
Familia’s injury, Reed’s regression….and Robles implosion…and you can see why the pen is such a mess.
The 51s are an awful team…mostly due to their pitching (along with some under-performing bats). I guess Sewald has been a helpful piece in the pen…but that’s it. Cupboard is bare, otherwise…on the pitching end.