Omaha Storm Chasers (15-17) 5, Las Vegas 51s (15-19) 1 Box Score
Our own Jennifer Nieves was at the game and has the full recap here.
Akron RubberDucks (14-17) 1, Binghamton Rumble Ponies (18-12) 0 Box Score
- LHP P.J. Conlon (L, 3-2, 2.88) 8.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 6 K
- LHP Ben Griset (4.09) 1.0 IP, 0 R, 1 K
P.J. Conlon followed up his one hitter with his longest outing of the season. Conlon pitched a season high eight innings and allowed only one run. He also struck out six and didn’t allow a walk. Ben Grist struck out one in a perfect inning in relief.
- Tomas Nido C : 1 for 3, 2B, BB .239/.280/.380
- Jio Mier SS : 1 for 3, .232/.270/.377
- Luis Guillorme 2B : 0 for 4, K .327/.394/.381
The Rumble Ponies offense was shutout for the second time this season. Binghamton walked a total of five times, and left seven men on base. Catcher Tomas Nido lined his fifth double of the season, for one of the only two Rumble Ponies hits.
Jupiter Hammerheads (14-21) 4, St. Lucie Mets (15-20) 2 Box Score
- RHP Justin Dunn (L, 1-3, 6.89) 5.1 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 3 K
- RHP Austin McGeorge (2.35) 1.2 IP, 0 R, 2 K
- RHP Craig Missigman (3.86) 1.0 IP, 1 H, 2 K
Justin Dunn was roughed up for the second straight start. He allowed four runs on five hits and walked two and struck out three over 5.1 innings. The fires round pick has now allowed a combined ten runs in his past two appearances. Austin McGeorge and Craig Missigman tossed a combined 2.2 scoreless innings in relief.
- Jeff Diehl LF : 2 for 4, HR, RBI, 2 K .273/.360/.420
- Jhoan Urena 1B : 1 for 4, 2B, K .361/.465/.504
- Wuilmer Becerra DH : 2 for 4, K .274//341/.403
- John Mora RF : 2 for 3, BB, SB .226/.293/.314
The Mets were only able to manage two runs out of their ten hits on the night. Jeff Diehl smacked a solo home run to cut the lead in half. John Mora created a run with his legs as he stole third base, and scored on an over throw. The Mets went a total of 0 for 12 with runners in scoring position.
Columbia Fireflies (17-16) 7, Delmarva Shorebirds (15-18) 4
Columbia only played Game 1 of the doubleheader due to inclement weather. Game 2 will be made up Friday May 12 as part of a doubleheader.
- RHP Merandy Gonzalez (W, 5-1, 1.88) 5.0 IP, 3 R, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 7 K
- RHP Matt Blackham (1.62) 1.2 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 3 BB, 1 K
- RHP Adonis Uceta (S, 3, 3.86) 2.1 IP
After being named South Atlantic League player the month for April, Merandy Gonzalez put forward another solid effort. He allowed three runs, only one of which was earned, on four hits, and struck out seven. Relievers Matt Blackham and Adonis Uceta only allowed one run in relief, Uceta picked up his third save of the season.
- Dash Winningham 1B : 2 for 4, HR, RBI .230/.287/.309
- Ali Sanchez C : 3 for 4, 2 R .215/.235/.222
- Andres Gimenez SS : 1 for 4, 2 RBI .275/.381/.417
- Milton Ramos 3B : 2 for 4, 2B, BB, 2 R, K .210/.262/.234
Dash Winningham smacked a solo home run, his second in three games. Over the past three games, he has six hits and eight RBIs. Ali Sanchez and Milton Ramos both sparked a pair of rallies, and had a multi-hit game. The Fireflies have now won three games in a row.
Another great outing for Conlon. I want to believe, but I also remember being excited about Darrin Gorsky. Anyone has thoughts on how Conlon’s different/better? Thanks