D'Vontrey Richardson..CF
Scooter Gennett.......SS
Khris Davis...........LF
Pete Fatse............2B
Chris Dennis..........1B
Cameron Garfield.......C
Sean Halton...........DH
Michael Marseco.......3B
Franklin Romero, Jr...RF
Jake Odorizzi.........SP
5/03/2010
May 3, 2010: Today's Rattlers pitchers
STARTING PITCHER
RHP JAKE ODORIZZI: Selected by Milwaukee as a supplemental 1st round pick (32nd overall) in the 2008 draft out of Highland (IL) High School.
LAST SEASON: Odorizzi made 12 appearances (10 starts) for the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League. He was 1-4 with a 4.40 ERA and struck out 43 while walking nine over 47 innings pitched.
LAST START: Odorizzi made the start against the Cedar Rapids Kernels on April 21 at Time Warner Cable Field. He pitched five innings, allowed two runs on three hits, and struck out seven. He left the game with the score tied 2-2 and was not involved in the decision.
LAST APPEARANCE: Odorizzi took the loss at Peoria in a two inning relief stint on April 28. He gave up four runs (three earned) on five hits over two innings. Odorizzi entered the game with the Rattlers leading 2-0 and he was charged with a blown save.
HIGHLAND HIGH: Odorizzi was 14-0 with three saves in his senior season with the Bulldogs. He allowed one earned run over 89-1/3 innings pitched to put up an ERA of 0.08 and struck out 146 batters while walking just six in his final season as a Bulldog and helped lead the team to its first ever Class 3A State Championship.
AWARDS: In his senior season, Odorizzi was the Gatorade Player of the Year in Illinois; a Louisville Slugger Pre-season All-American; a Rawlings/Perfect Game All-American; and a member of USA Today’s All-USA Team.
NOT IN THE CARDS: Odorizzi had committed to playing baseball and football at the University of Louisville before signing with the Brewers.
IN THE RANKINGS: Baseball America rated Odorizzi as the #2 prospect in the Pioneer League after the 2009 season. The publication placed him at #9 in the Brewers organization heading into the 2010 season.
BREWERS CAREER: In 23 games (14 starts) before this season, Odorizzi was 2-6 with a 4.12 ERA. He had walked 18 and struck out 62 in 67-2/3 innings as a Brewers farmhand before this season.
VS. SNAPPERS: Today is the first time Odorizzi will pitch against Beloit.
VS. MINNESOTA: Odorizzi has never faced an affiliate of the Minnesota Twins before today.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (2x; Last: 7/4/09 @Great Falls)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (2x; Last: 4/16/10 @Burlington)
SCHEDULED RELIEVER
LHP EFRAIN NIEVES: Selected by Milwaukee in the 7th round of the 2007 draft out of the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy.
LAST SEASON: Nieves spent all of 2009 with the Timber Rattlers. He went 5-7 with a 5.70ERA in 27 appearances. Nieves made 11 starts for Wisconsin in 2009.
LAST APPEARANCE: Nieves made the start at Peoria on April 28. He pitched five scoreless innings, walked three, and struck out five. Nieves allowed three hits and left the game with a 2-0 lead, but was not involved in the decision as the Chiefs beat Wisconsin 4-2.
WORLD CUP: Nieves pitched for Puerto Rico in the World Cup of Baseball after the 2009 regular season. He made three starts and was 1-1 with a 2.51 ERA. In 14.1 innings pitched, Nieves walked six and struck out 17.
VS. CUBA: Nieves got the call to be the starting pitcher against Cuba on September 18 during the World Cup. He allowed two runs on five hits with six strikeouts over 4-2/3 innings. Nieves was not involved in the decision, but Puerto Rico would win the game 5-2.
A PRODUCTIVE WINTER: Nieves pitched for Arecibo in the Puerto Rican Winter League after the World Cup. Nieves also went on to pitch for Puerto Rico in the Caribbean Series.
BREWERS CAREER: Nieves was 14-14 with a 5.08 ERA in his first three seasons as a pitcher in the Milwaukee minor league system. He has made 58 appearances (29 starts) since 2007 and has pitched.
INTO THE PAST: Nieves was the Pioneer League Pitcher of the Week for his performance July 7-13, 2008 while pitching for Helena.
SCORELESS STREAK: Nieves has not allowed a run in his last 10-2/3 innings pitched.
VS. SNAPPERS: Nieves made one start against Beloit in 2009. He took the loss in the second game of a doubleheader at Time Warner Cable Field on June 7, 2009. In that game, Nieves allowed four runs on eight hits with a walk and a strikeout.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (8/25/08 at Great Falls)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (8/25/08 at Great Falls)
RHP JAKE ODORIZZI: Selected by Milwaukee as a supplemental 1st round pick (32nd overall) in the 2008 draft out of Highland (IL) High School.
LAST SEASON: Odorizzi made 12 appearances (10 starts) for the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League. He was 1-4 with a 4.40 ERA and struck out 43 while walking nine over 47 innings pitched.
LAST START: Odorizzi made the start against the Cedar Rapids Kernels on April 21 at Time Warner Cable Field. He pitched five innings, allowed two runs on three hits, and struck out seven. He left the game with the score tied 2-2 and was not involved in the decision.
LAST APPEARANCE: Odorizzi took the loss at Peoria in a two inning relief stint on April 28. He gave up four runs (three earned) on five hits over two innings. Odorizzi entered the game with the Rattlers leading 2-0 and he was charged with a blown save.
HIGHLAND HIGH: Odorizzi was 14-0 with three saves in his senior season with the Bulldogs. He allowed one earned run over 89-1/3 innings pitched to put up an ERA of 0.08 and struck out 146 batters while walking just six in his final season as a Bulldog and helped lead the team to its first ever Class 3A State Championship.
AWARDS: In his senior season, Odorizzi was the Gatorade Player of the Year in Illinois; a Louisville Slugger Pre-season All-American; a Rawlings/Perfect Game All-American; and a member of USA Today’s All-USA Team.
NOT IN THE CARDS: Odorizzi had committed to playing baseball and football at the University of Louisville before signing with the Brewers.
IN THE RANKINGS: Baseball America rated Odorizzi as the #2 prospect in the Pioneer League after the 2009 season. The publication placed him at #9 in the Brewers organization heading into the 2010 season.
BREWERS CAREER: In 23 games (14 starts) before this season, Odorizzi was 2-6 with a 4.12 ERA. He had walked 18 and struck out 62 in 67-2/3 innings as a Brewers farmhand before this season.
VS. SNAPPERS: Today is the first time Odorizzi will pitch against Beloit.
VS. MINNESOTA: Odorizzi has never faced an affiliate of the Minnesota Twins before today.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (2x; Last: 7/4/09 @Great Falls)
STRIKEOUTS: 8 (2x; Last: 4/16/10 @Burlington)
SCHEDULED RELIEVER
LHP EFRAIN NIEVES: Selected by Milwaukee in the 7th round of the 2007 draft out of the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy.
LAST SEASON: Nieves spent all of 2009 with the Timber Rattlers. He went 5-7 with a 5.70ERA in 27 appearances. Nieves made 11 starts for Wisconsin in 2009.
LAST APPEARANCE: Nieves made the start at Peoria on April 28. He pitched five scoreless innings, walked three, and struck out five. Nieves allowed three hits and left the game with a 2-0 lead, but was not involved in the decision as the Chiefs beat Wisconsin 4-2.
WORLD CUP: Nieves pitched for Puerto Rico in the World Cup of Baseball after the 2009 regular season. He made three starts and was 1-1 with a 2.51 ERA. In 14.1 innings pitched, Nieves walked six and struck out 17.
VS. CUBA: Nieves got the call to be the starting pitcher against Cuba on September 18 during the World Cup. He allowed two runs on five hits with six strikeouts over 4-2/3 innings. Nieves was not involved in the decision, but Puerto Rico would win the game 5-2.
A PRODUCTIVE WINTER: Nieves pitched for Arecibo in the Puerto Rican Winter League after the World Cup. Nieves also went on to pitch for Puerto Rico in the Caribbean Series.
BREWERS CAREER: Nieves was 14-14 with a 5.08 ERA in his first three seasons as a pitcher in the Milwaukee minor league system. He has made 58 appearances (29 starts) since 2007 and has pitched.
INTO THE PAST: Nieves was the Pioneer League Pitcher of the Week for his performance July 7-13, 2008 while pitching for Helena.
SCORELESS STREAK: Nieves has not allowed a run in his last 10-2/3 innings pitched.
VS. SNAPPERS: Nieves made one start against Beloit in 2009. He took the loss in the second game of a doubleheader at Time Warner Cable Field on June 7, 2009. In that game, Nieves allowed four runs on eight hits with a walk and a strikeout.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (8/25/08 at Great Falls)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (8/25/08 at Great Falls)
May 3, 2010: Game Notes
ABOUT SUNDAY: The Timber Rattlers beat the Snappers 8-3. Scooter Gennett homered and drove in three runs for Wisconsin. The Rattlers had 12 hits and rallied from a 2-0 deficit to win.
END OF THE LINE: The win snapped Wisconsin’s season high seven-game hitting streak.
BACK TO EVEN: Gennett and Pete Fatse each had RBI doubles in the top of the sixth inning to tie the game 2-2.
A BETTER SEASON HIGH: The Rattlers broke a 2-2 tie by scoring five runs in the top of the seventh inning. The five runs in the inning were the most by the Rattlers in 2010. All five runs scored after there were two outs.
ANATOMY OF A RALLY: Michael Marseco was on second base with two outs and D’Vontrey Richardson at the plate in the seventh inning. Marseco stole third and scored on a single by Richardson. Gennett followed with a homer to right-center. Khris Davis walked and went to second on a wild pitch. Pete Fatse doubled in Davis. Fatse stole third and scored on a throwing error.
SCOOTER’S BIG DAY: Gennett’s homer was his first as a professional.
A NOTE ABOUT THE PITCHERS: Three Wisconsin pitchers combined to hold Beloit to four hits and three runs (two earned). Starting pitcher Damon Krestalude allowed two runs on two hits in five innings and pitched around four walks. Jon Pokorny won his second game of the season and gave up one unearned run on one hit in two innings. Andre Lamontagne allowed one hit over the final two innings to close out the Snappers.
THIS IS JUST WEIRD: Beloit has scored at least run in the second inning in four straight games against the Rattlers.
ROSTER MOVES: Rattlers infielder Joey Paciorek has been placed on the disabled list. The Milwaukee Brewers have transferred Cutter Dykstra from extended spring training to the Wisconsin roster to take Paciorek’s place. The active roster for Wisconsin remains at 25.
ABOUT THE OPPONENTS: The Beloit Snappers at the Midwest League affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. They are 14-9 and in third place in the Western Division. In their most recent series, the Snappers took two out of three games at Burlington.
2010 SEASON SERIES: Wisconsin is 1-4 against Beloit this season. The Snappers defeated the Timber Rattlers 7-2 and 7-5 at Time Warner Cable Field on April 23 and 24. The game that was scheduled for Sunday, April 25 was rained out and will be made up as a doubleheader on May 14.
COMPARE AND CONTRAST: The Timber Rattlers are hitting .261 as a team. They have scored 115 runs (5.0/game) and hit 10 home runs. The Snappers are hitting .242 as a team. They have scored 98 runs (4.3/game) and hit 16 home runs. Wisconsin pitchers have a team ERA of 4.74 while allowing a total of 123 runs (5.3/game) this season. Beloit pitchers have a team ERA of 2.98 while allowing 80 runs (3.5/game). The Timber Rattler defense has committed 41 errors. The Snappers defense has committed 24 errors. Wisconsin is 3-9 away from Time Warner Cable Field this season. Beloit is 7-5 at Pohlman Field this season.
BELOIT STARTING PITCHER: RHP Brad Stillings, who is out of Kent State, was the seventh round pick of the Twins in the 2009 draft. He was 6-4 with a 7.52 ERA and 75 strikeouts in 73 innings pitched for the Golden Flashes. Stillings also threw a no-hitter for Kent State against the University of Toledo on April 10, 2009. Stillings started his pro career with the Elizabethton Twins after the draft and went 0-1 with a 4.19 ERA in ten games (six starts). He was promoted to the Snappers and appeared in seven games as a reliever without a record and a 5.73ERA. In his last start prior to today, Stillings allowed eight runs (six earned) on eight hits over two innings at Burlington on April 27 and took the loss. Stillings, a college teammate of Rattlers reliever Jon Pokorny, has faced the Rattlers once. He made a relief appearance against Wisconsin on September 6, 2009 and allowed an unearned run on three hits with a strikeout in two innings.
END OF THE LINE: The win snapped Wisconsin’s season high seven-game hitting streak.
BACK TO EVEN: Gennett and Pete Fatse each had RBI doubles in the top of the sixth inning to tie the game 2-2.
A BETTER SEASON HIGH: The Rattlers broke a 2-2 tie by scoring five runs in the top of the seventh inning. The five runs in the inning were the most by the Rattlers in 2010. All five runs scored after there were two outs.
ANATOMY OF A RALLY: Michael Marseco was on second base with two outs and D’Vontrey Richardson at the plate in the seventh inning. Marseco stole third and scored on a single by Richardson. Gennett followed with a homer to right-center. Khris Davis walked and went to second on a wild pitch. Pete Fatse doubled in Davis. Fatse stole third and scored on a throwing error.
SCOOTER’S BIG DAY: Gennett’s homer was his first as a professional.
A NOTE ABOUT THE PITCHERS: Three Wisconsin pitchers combined to hold Beloit to four hits and three runs (two earned). Starting pitcher Damon Krestalude allowed two runs on two hits in five innings and pitched around four walks. Jon Pokorny won his second game of the season and gave up one unearned run on one hit in two innings. Andre Lamontagne allowed one hit over the final two innings to close out the Snappers.
THIS IS JUST WEIRD: Beloit has scored at least run in the second inning in four straight games against the Rattlers.
ROSTER MOVES: Rattlers infielder Joey Paciorek has been placed on the disabled list. The Milwaukee Brewers have transferred Cutter Dykstra from extended spring training to the Wisconsin roster to take Paciorek’s place. The active roster for Wisconsin remains at 25.
ABOUT THE OPPONENTS: The Beloit Snappers at the Midwest League affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. They are 14-9 and in third place in the Western Division. In their most recent series, the Snappers took two out of three games at Burlington.
2010 SEASON SERIES: Wisconsin is 1-4 against Beloit this season. The Snappers defeated the Timber Rattlers 7-2 and 7-5 at Time Warner Cable Field on April 23 and 24. The game that was scheduled for Sunday, April 25 was rained out and will be made up as a doubleheader on May 14.
COMPARE AND CONTRAST: The Timber Rattlers are hitting .261 as a team. They have scored 115 runs (5.0/game) and hit 10 home runs. The Snappers are hitting .242 as a team. They have scored 98 runs (4.3/game) and hit 16 home runs. Wisconsin pitchers have a team ERA of 4.74 while allowing a total of 123 runs (5.3/game) this season. Beloit pitchers have a team ERA of 2.98 while allowing 80 runs (3.5/game). The Timber Rattler defense has committed 41 errors. The Snappers defense has committed 24 errors. Wisconsin is 3-9 away from Time Warner Cable Field this season. Beloit is 7-5 at Pohlman Field this season.
BELOIT STARTING PITCHER: RHP Brad Stillings, who is out of Kent State, was the seventh round pick of the Twins in the 2009 draft. He was 6-4 with a 7.52 ERA and 75 strikeouts in 73 innings pitched for the Golden Flashes. Stillings also threw a no-hitter for Kent State against the University of Toledo on April 10, 2009. Stillings started his pro career with the Elizabethton Twins after the draft and went 0-1 with a 4.19 ERA in ten games (six starts). He was promoted to the Snappers and appeared in seven games as a reliever without a record and a 5.73ERA. In his last start prior to today, Stillings allowed eight runs (six earned) on eight hits over two innings at Burlington on April 27 and took the loss. Stillings, a college teammate of Rattlers reliever Jon Pokorny, has faced the Rattlers once. He made a relief appearance against Wisconsin on September 6, 2009 and allowed an unearned run on three hits with a strikeout in two innings.
Transactions for May 3, 2010
Joey Paciorek placed on the disabled list
Cutter Dykstra transferred to Wisconsin from extended Spring training
Dykstra is active today.
Cutter Dykstra transferred to Wisconsin from extended Spring training
Dykstra is active today.
May 3, 1960 & May 3, 1985
You will understand this in a bit.50 years ago today
CEDAR RAPIDS..4
FOX CITIES....6
John Papa was the winning pitcher and struck out 11, but a future Orioles manager played a key role in this comeback win by the Foxes.
Fox Cities trailed the game 3-0 heading into the bottom of the fourth and Cal Ripken, Sr. was having a tough night at Goodland Field. He had committed an error and was charged with two passed balls.
In the seventh, he stepped to the plate and, I'll let Mike Drew take it away:
The veteran catcher banged a two-run double in the seventh to put the Foxes up to stay.On top of that, Drew reveals that Charlie Johnson, who hit the winning homer against Burlington on May 2, used Ripken's bat for the tremendous clout. (Drew didn't write that. I was just getting the spirit of the thing).
Interesting note from the notes section after the main story. Three umpires worked the game. The game up in Green Bay had been postponed and ump George Sosnak, who was supposed to work that game, drove down to Appleton to keep busy.
Sosnak is an interesting story in and of himself.
Sosnak had always enjoyed painting, but he had an odd request while he was umpiring a game in Idaho in 1956. A female fan asked if he could paint a baseball featuring her favorite ball player. Sosnak obliged; he always obliged.Click that link to see the whole story. This really cool Bill Mazerowski ball up at the top is the work of Sosnak.
The painting of baseballs began from that simple request and then became a viable outlet for Sosnak to share his passion for the game of baseball. Sosnak’s work slowly grew to cult-like popularity, and demand soon followed for his work. The demand came from all directions – politicians, baseball players, batboys, fans, presidents, baseball owners, hospitals, foreign dignitaries, charity groups, churches, sportswriters, managers and anyone who would simply ask. Sosnak was not one to turn anyone down. Oftentimes, players sought out his services at spring training games in Florida when he was umpiring. He was sometimes paid for the work. However, he would often finish a baseball and simply present it to the player, person or organization as a gift.
If he had a favorite team, it was the Detroit Tigers. There is an unusually large array of Tigers-related work among his finished work. Sosnak was an umpire for several years at the Tigers spring training site, and he ultimately settled in Lakeland, Fla. He would also attend the Annual Florida Governors dinner, and there are many works featuring players and politicians that he met through this venue. In typical fashion, he would get an item signed at the dinner and then start his research to lay the foundation for his next creation.
The win was the second straight for the Foxes. They are 2-4 on the season at this point.
25 years ago today
........................R..H E
KENOSHA..011 010 100 -..4 10 3
APPLETON.220 030 60x - 13 12 2
WP: Tony Mendez (3-0)
ATTN: 1,989
The Foxes beat up on the Twins and put the game away with a 6-run seventh inning. But it was a homer early in the game that gave the Foxes some breathing room. Jim Markert hit a three-run homer on a 3-2 pitch and moved the score from 4-3 Appleton to 7-3 Appleton.
Troy Thomas was a big part of the offense, too. He had three hits and three RBI for the Foxes.
Appleton's win moved their record to 13-8 and it came in front of their biggest crowd of the season...to date.
Midwest League Action: Games of May 2, 2010
Complete scoreboard
Headline from winning team's website:
WEST:
Wisconsin 8 @Beloit 3: Big 7th inning helps Rattlers beat Beloit
@Cedar Rapids 6, Cougars 3: Trout and Grichuk power Kernels to fourth staight win
Burlington 8 @Quad Cities 6: Bees get last laugh in Davenport
Clinton 4 @Peoria 3: Martinez, Catricala Homer in 9th Inning Comeback
EAST:
Bowling Green @ Dayton: PPD
@South Bend 6, West Michigan 5: Hawks Score Four in 9th, Walk Off Winners
Fort Wayne 5 @Lansing 2: TinCaps handle Lugnuts, 5-2
Great Lakes 8 @Lake County 0: Longballs Lift Loons
Headline from winning team's website:
WEST:
Wisconsin 8 @Beloit 3: Big 7th inning helps Rattlers beat Beloit
@Cedar Rapids 6, Cougars 3: Trout and Grichuk power Kernels to fourth staight win
Burlington 8 @Quad Cities 6: Bees get last laugh in Davenport
Clinton 4 @Peoria 3: Martinez, Catricala Homer in 9th Inning Comeback
EAST:
Bowling Green @ Dayton: PPD
@South Bend 6, West Michigan 5: Hawks Score Four in 9th, Walk Off Winners
Fort Wayne 5 @Lansing 2: TinCaps handle Lugnuts, 5-2
Great Lakes 8 @Lake County 0: Longballs Lift Loons
Brewers System Report: Games of May 2, 2010
MILWAUKEE (MAJ: 10-15; National League Central): The Brewers lost 8-0 at San Diego. Milwaukee’s offense was held to three hits (all singles) in the game.
NASHVILLE (AAA: 16-6; Pacific Coast League American North Division): The Sounds were rained out at home against Memphis.
HUNTSVILLE (AA: 13-10; Southern League North Division): The Stars were rained out in Birmingham.
BREVARD COUNTY (Advanced-A: 10-13 overall; Florida State League North Division): The Manatees won 3-2 at Tampa. Brevard County scored three runs in the top of the first inning and held on for the win. Erik Miller (’09) had three hits and two RBI for the Manatees. Dan Merklinger (’09) got the win in relief of Chris Capuano.
BREWERS SYSTEM SCHEDULE TODAY:
MILWAUKEE (Chris Narveson 1-0) at Los Angeles (Clayton Kershaw 1-0) 9:10pm CDT
NASHVILLE (Marco Estrada 1-0) at Round Rock (Wesley Wright 2-0) 7:05pm CDT
HUNTSVILLE (Mark Rogers 1-2) at Birmingham (Charlie Shierek 1-0) 5:05pm CDT
HUNTSVILLE (Mike Jones 0-1) at Birmingham (Justin Cassell 0-1) Game two
Clearwater at BREVARD COUNTY 6:05pm CDT
NASHVILLE (AAA: 16-6; Pacific Coast League American North Division): The Sounds were rained out at home against Memphis.
HUNTSVILLE (AA: 13-10; Southern League North Division): The Stars were rained out in Birmingham.
BREVARD COUNTY (Advanced-A: 10-13 overall; Florida State League North Division): The Manatees won 3-2 at Tampa. Brevard County scored three runs in the top of the first inning and held on for the win. Erik Miller (’09) had three hits and two RBI for the Manatees. Dan Merklinger (’09) got the win in relief of Chris Capuano.
BREWERS SYSTEM SCHEDULE TODAY:
MILWAUKEE (Chris Narveson 1-0) at Los Angeles (Clayton Kershaw 1-0) 9:10pm CDT
NASHVILLE (Marco Estrada 1-0) at Round Rock (Wesley Wright 2-0) 7:05pm CDT
HUNTSVILLE (Mark Rogers 1-2) at Birmingham (Charlie Shierek 1-0) 5:05pm CDT
HUNTSVILLE (Mike Jones 0-1) at Birmingham (Justin Cassell 0-1) Game two
Clearwater at BREVARD COUNTY 6:05pm CDT
Rattlers Alumni Report: MLB Games of May 2, 2010
Twins 8 @Indians 3
CLE:
Asdrubal Cabrera ('05): 3-for-5, RUN
Shin-soo Choo ('02): 1-for-4, RUN
@Rays 1, Royals 0
TB:
Rafael Soriano ('00): IP, 0H, 0R, BB, K, SAVE #6
@Orioles 3, Red Sox 2 (10 innings)
BAL:
Adam Jones ('04): 2-for-5
BOS:
David Ortiz ('96): 0-for-3
Rangers 3 @Mariners 1 (11 innings)
SEA:
Rob Johnson ('05): 0-for-3
Mark Lowe ('05): IP, 3H, 2R, ER, BB, K, Loss
@Dodgers 9, Pirates 3
PIT:
Jeff Clement ('05): 0-for-2
Phillies 11 @Mets 5
PHI:
Raul Ibanez (Foxes, '94): 1-for-4, RUNS, RBI
CLE:
Asdrubal Cabrera ('05): 3-for-5, RUN
Shin-soo Choo ('02): 1-for-4, RUN
@Rays 1, Royals 0
TB:
Rafael Soriano ('00): IP, 0H, 0R, BB, K, SAVE #6
@Orioles 3, Red Sox 2 (10 innings)
BAL:
Adam Jones ('04): 2-for-5
BOS:
David Ortiz ('96): 0-for-3
Rangers 3 @Mariners 1 (11 innings)
SEA:
Rob Johnson ('05): 0-for-3
Mark Lowe ('05): IP, 3H, 2R, ER, BB, K, Loss
@Dodgers 9, Pirates 3
PIT:
Jeff Clement ('05): 0-for-2
Phillies 11 @Mets 5
PHI:
Raul Ibanez (Foxes, '94): 1-for-4, RUNS, RBI
5/02/2010
What my gut tells me (5/2/10)
WIS 8
BEL 3
Boxscore | Game story
I'm not a big believer in one moment turning around a season, but my gut tells me that a walk issued by Damon Krestalude in the bottom of the fifth inning turned Sunday's game around.
Here is the situation: The Rattlers are down 2-0 in the fifth. Runner at first one out and a 2-2 pitch is due to James Beresford, the #9 hitter for the Snappers. Krestalude misses on the pitch. And everyone is thinking that the count should be 3-2.
The plate umpire awarded first base to Beresford.
Now, I have seen a ball called on a pitcher with out throwing a pitch, but it usually involves him putting his hand to his mouth while still on the mound. And I will apologize if that was the call and I missed it, but I am almost positive that was not the call. Beresford got first base on a three-ball walk.
After a lengthy discussion, it was decided that the call would stand. Two on with one out.
I can't tell you how many times I have seen a call like that throw a pitcher at this level completely off his game.
Krestalude got the ball after the delay and struck out Twins uber-prospect Aaron Hicks. Then, he got #2 hitter Brian Dozier to popup to end the inning.
My gut tells me that a reaction like that gets noticed. That reaction in similar situations in the future will take Krestalude a long way.
By coincidence, the Rattlers scored twice in the top of the sixth and five times in the seventh to snap that stupid losing streak.
Nice job by the Rattlers to get the win today.
Get em' again tomorrow.
May 2, 2010: Today's Rattlers Lineup
D'Vontrey Richardson..CF
Scooter Gennett.......SS
Khris Davis...........DH
Pete Fatse............LF
Chris Dennis..........1B
Austin Stockfisch......C
Michael Marseco.......3B
Carlos George.........2B
Franklin Romero, Jr...RF
Damon Krestalude......SP
Just a note to calm everyone who notices these things. Catcher Cameron Garfield is getting another day off. That's all. He is expected back in the lineup tomorrow.
Scooter Gennett.......SS
Khris Davis...........DH
Pete Fatse............LF
Chris Dennis..........1B
Austin Stockfisch......C
Michael Marseco.......3B
Carlos George.........2B
Franklin Romero, Jr...RF
Damon Krestalude......SP
Just a note to calm everyone who notices these things. Catcher Cameron Garfield is getting another day off. That's all. He is expected back in the lineup tomorrow.
May 2, 2010: Today's Rattlers Starting Pitcher
RHP DAMON KRESTALUDE: Selected by Milwaukee in the 17th round of the 2008 draft out of Port St. Lucie (FL) High School.
LAST SEASON: Krestalude made two appearances with the Brevard County Manatees (Florida State League) in early June. He was transferred to Helena once the Pioneer League started. Krestalude was 3-4 with a 5.35ERA in 15 games (nine starts) for the Helena Brewers.
LAST START: Krestalude was the starter at Peoria on April 27. He allowed four runs on five hits over five innings, but was not involved in the decision in a 5-4 Peoria win. Krestalude walked one and struck out five in the game.
A SEASON IN THE DESERT: In 2008 - his first season as a Brewers’ farmhand - Krestalude went 1-4 with a 3.15ERA for Milwaukee’s Arizona League affiliate.
DOWN IN FLORIDA: Krestalude worked two innings of relief against Sarasota on June 6, 2009 and allowed a run on a hit. On June 13, Krestalude got the start at Palm Beach. He pitched 4-2/3 scoreless innings and gave up three hits. Krestalude also hit a batter, walked four and struck out three in his start for the Manatees.
O, PIONEER LEAGUE: Krestalude was the first Pioneer League Pitcher of the Week in 2009. In his first appearance for the Helena Brewers, Krestalude pitched six shutout innings and gave up just one hit against Missoula on June 25. Krestalude picked up the win, walked one, and struck out three
BREWERS CAREER: Krestalude was 4-8 with a 4.42 ERA in his first two seasons as a pitcher in the Milwaukee minor league system. He has made 31 appearances (15 starts) since 2008.
VS. BELOIT: Today is the first time Krestalude will face the Snappers.
VS. MINNESOTA: Krestalude has never faced an affiliate of the Minnesota Twins before today.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (8/2/09 v. Billings)
STRIKEOUTS: 7 (8/2/09 v. Billings)
LAST SEASON: Krestalude made two appearances with the Brevard County Manatees (Florida State League) in early June. He was transferred to Helena once the Pioneer League started. Krestalude was 3-4 with a 5.35ERA in 15 games (nine starts) for the Helena Brewers.
LAST START: Krestalude was the starter at Peoria on April 27. He allowed four runs on five hits over five innings, but was not involved in the decision in a 5-4 Peoria win. Krestalude walked one and struck out five in the game.
A SEASON IN THE DESERT: In 2008 - his first season as a Brewers’ farmhand - Krestalude went 1-4 with a 3.15ERA for Milwaukee’s Arizona League affiliate.
DOWN IN FLORIDA: Krestalude worked two innings of relief against Sarasota on June 6, 2009 and allowed a run on a hit. On June 13, Krestalude got the start at Palm Beach. He pitched 4-2/3 scoreless innings and gave up three hits. Krestalude also hit a batter, walked four and struck out three in his start for the Manatees.
O, PIONEER LEAGUE: Krestalude was the first Pioneer League Pitcher of the Week in 2009. In his first appearance for the Helena Brewers, Krestalude pitched six shutout innings and gave up just one hit against Missoula on June 25. Krestalude picked up the win, walked one, and struck out three
BREWERS CAREER: Krestalude was 4-8 with a 4.42 ERA in his first two seasons as a pitcher in the Milwaukee minor league system. He has made 31 appearances (15 starts) since 2008.
VS. BELOIT: Today is the first time Krestalude will face the Snappers.
VS. MINNESOTA: Krestalude has never faced an affiliate of the Minnesota Twins before today.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (8/2/09 v. Billings)
STRIKEOUTS: 7 (8/2/09 v. Billings)
May 2, 2010: Game Notes
ABOUT LAST NIGHT: Beloit swept a doubleheader from the Timber Rattlers at Pohlman Field. The Snappers won game one 5-1 behind a three-run homer by Anderson Hidalgo and the pitching of Liam Hendriks. In game two, Daniel Osterbrock tossed a seven inning no-hitter for Beloit.
GAME ONE RECAP: Hendriks held the Rattlers to one run on five hits and struck out six over six innings for the win. Danny Rams drove in Beloit’s first run with a double in the second inning. The Snappers added four more runs (three on the blast by Hidalgo) in the bottom of the fourth to go up 5-0. Scooter Gennett doubled in the sixth and would later score on a sacrifice fly by Pete Fatse for Wisconsin’s only run.
GAME TWO RECAP: Osterbrock retired the first 18 batters he faced before walking D’Vontrey Richardson to lead off the seventh. The lefty out of the University of Cincinnati got Gennett to ground into a 4-6-3 double play and Khris Davis to pop out to second to end the game. Osterbrock struck out seven in the game. The Snappers got their runs on a two-out RBI single in the second by James Beresford; and an RBI single by Steve Liddle, a throwing error, and an RBI double by Michael Gonzales in the fifth.
THE BIG O: Osterbrock has made five starts against Wisconsin over the last two seasons. He is 4-0 with a 1.36 ERA (five earned runs over 33 innings) and two complete games. Osterbrock has walked three Rattlers and struck out 37 over those five starts. Over that same time period against the rest of the Midwest League, Osterbrock is 4-11 with a 5.55 ERA.
THE LAST TIME: The last time the Timber Rattlers were no-hit also occurred in the second game of a doubleheader. Johnny Cueto of the Dayton Dragons no-hit the Rattlers at Time Warner Cable Field in a game shortened to five innings on May 13, 2006. The only other time Wisconsin has been no-hit was by Dusty Hughes (8IP) and Jake Mullis (1IP) on April 12, 2004 at Burlington.
FACT OF THE DAY: The last time an Appleton baseball team was no-hit by a single pitcher over a nine inning game on June 18, 1991 by Geoffrey Kellogg of the Beloit Brewers.
ABOUT THE OPPONENTS: The Beloit Snappers at the Midwest League affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. They are 14-8 and in third place in the Western Division. In their most recent series, the Snappers took two out of three games at Burlington.
2009 SEASON SERIES: Wisconsin and Beloit split a 14 game series last season. The Rattlers were 2-4 against the Snappers at Pohlman Field in 2009. The Snappers swept the Rattlers at Pohlman Field over Labor Day weekend in the final three games played between the teams last season.
2010 SEASON SERIES: Wisconsin is 0-4 against Beloit this season. The Snappers defeated the Timber Rattlers 7-2 and 7-5 at Time Warner Cable Field on April 23 and 24. The game that was scheduled for Sunday, April 25 was rained out and will be made up as a doubleheader on May 14.
COMPARE AND CONTRAST: The Timber Rattlers are hitting .257 as a team. They have scored 107 runs (4.9/game) and hit nine home runs. The Snappers are hitting .247 as a team. They have scored 95 runs (4.3/game) and hit 15 home runs. Wisconsin pitchers have a team ERA of 4.88 while allowing a total of 120 runs (5.5/game) this season. Beloit pitchers have a team ERA of 2.84 while allowing 79 runs (3.6/game). The Timber Rattler defense has committed 38 errors. The Snappers defense has committed 22 errors. Wisconsin is 2-9 away from Time Warner Cable Field this season. Beloit is 7-4 at Pohlman Field this season.
BELOIT STARTING PITCHER: RHP Miguel Munoz was signed by the Twins as a non-drafted free agent out of Venezuela in 2005. He appeared in the Venezuelan Summer League in 2006 and the Dominican Summer League in 2007. Munoz made his US professional debut in the Gulf Coast League in 2008 and was 5-2 with a 3.09ERA. In 2009, Munoz went 5-4 with a 4.96ERA in 13 starts with Elizabethton, the Appalachian League affiliate of the Twins. He has no record with a 2.75 ERA in four starts for the Snappers this season. In his start prior to today, he allowed three runs on four hits over six innings at Burlington on April 26. Munoz walked one and struck out eight in a no decision in that game. Today is his first appearance against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and his first appearance against an affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.
GAME ONE RECAP: Hendriks held the Rattlers to one run on five hits and struck out six over six innings for the win. Danny Rams drove in Beloit’s first run with a double in the second inning. The Snappers added four more runs (three on the blast by Hidalgo) in the bottom of the fourth to go up 5-0. Scooter Gennett doubled in the sixth and would later score on a sacrifice fly by Pete Fatse for Wisconsin’s only run.
GAME TWO RECAP: Osterbrock retired the first 18 batters he faced before walking D’Vontrey Richardson to lead off the seventh. The lefty out of the University of Cincinnati got Gennett to ground into a 4-6-3 double play and Khris Davis to pop out to second to end the game. Osterbrock struck out seven in the game. The Snappers got their runs on a two-out RBI single in the second by James Beresford; and an RBI single by Steve Liddle, a throwing error, and an RBI double by Michael Gonzales in the fifth.
THE BIG O: Osterbrock has made five starts against Wisconsin over the last two seasons. He is 4-0 with a 1.36 ERA (five earned runs over 33 innings) and two complete games. Osterbrock has walked three Rattlers and struck out 37 over those five starts. Over that same time period against the rest of the Midwest League, Osterbrock is 4-11 with a 5.55 ERA.
THE LAST TIME: The last time the Timber Rattlers were no-hit also occurred in the second game of a doubleheader. Johnny Cueto of the Dayton Dragons no-hit the Rattlers at Time Warner Cable Field in a game shortened to five innings on May 13, 2006. The only other time Wisconsin has been no-hit was by Dusty Hughes (8IP) and Jake Mullis (1IP) on April 12, 2004 at Burlington.
FACT OF THE DAY: The last time an Appleton baseball team was no-hit by a single pitcher over a nine inning game on June 18, 1991 by Geoffrey Kellogg of the Beloit Brewers.
ABOUT THE OPPONENTS: The Beloit Snappers at the Midwest League affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. They are 14-8 and in third place in the Western Division. In their most recent series, the Snappers took two out of three games at Burlington.
2009 SEASON SERIES: Wisconsin and Beloit split a 14 game series last season. The Rattlers were 2-4 against the Snappers at Pohlman Field in 2009. The Snappers swept the Rattlers at Pohlman Field over Labor Day weekend in the final three games played between the teams last season.
2010 SEASON SERIES: Wisconsin is 0-4 against Beloit this season. The Snappers defeated the Timber Rattlers 7-2 and 7-5 at Time Warner Cable Field on April 23 and 24. The game that was scheduled for Sunday, April 25 was rained out and will be made up as a doubleheader on May 14.
COMPARE AND CONTRAST: The Timber Rattlers are hitting .257 as a team. They have scored 107 runs (4.9/game) and hit nine home runs. The Snappers are hitting .247 as a team. They have scored 95 runs (4.3/game) and hit 15 home runs. Wisconsin pitchers have a team ERA of 4.88 while allowing a total of 120 runs (5.5/game) this season. Beloit pitchers have a team ERA of 2.84 while allowing 79 runs (3.6/game). The Timber Rattler defense has committed 38 errors. The Snappers defense has committed 22 errors. Wisconsin is 2-9 away from Time Warner Cable Field this season. Beloit is 7-4 at Pohlman Field this season.
BELOIT STARTING PITCHER: RHP Miguel Munoz was signed by the Twins as a non-drafted free agent out of Venezuela in 2005. He appeared in the Venezuelan Summer League in 2006 and the Dominican Summer League in 2007. Munoz made his US professional debut in the Gulf Coast League in 2008 and was 5-2 with a 3.09ERA. In 2009, Munoz went 5-4 with a 4.96ERA in 13 starts with Elizabethton, the Appalachian League affiliate of the Twins. He has no record with a 2.75 ERA in four starts for the Snappers this season. In his start prior to today, he allowed three runs on four hits over six innings at Burlington on April 26. Munoz walked one and struck out eight in a no decision in that game. Today is his first appearance against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and his first appearance against an affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Profiling Efrain Nieves
The Post Crescent has profiled Rattlers pitcher Efrain Nieves.
Q: You mentioned Roberto Clemente as being one of your favorite players growing up. Is he still revered in your native Puerto Rico?More at the link. Much more.
A: Definitely. Not only in our country, but I think in Nicaragua, too. That's where he tried to help the people out (at the time of his plane crash). He's a huge hero down in Puerto Rico. Growing up, having that role model — not only was he a great player, but a great human being.
May 2, 1960 & May 2, 1985
50 years ago today
The Fox Cities Foxes finally got a game in after four straight rainouts (Two in Cedar Rapids and two at home against Burlington). And they finally got in the win column. But they did not get completely away from the rain.
This was supposed to be a doubleheader against Burlington, but game two was rained out in the third inning with Burlington leading 3-0. Since this was the final meeting of the series at Goodland Field (I need to go back and correct those last two days because I misread the schedule in my notebook. The first two days of this series were in Appleton).
To the game:
FC..5
BUR 4
Charlie Johnson hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the fifth to put the Foxes ahead 5-4. Dean Chance pitched a complete game for the win.
Interesting promotional note from the PC story:
The Foxes are 1-4 on the 1960 season after that win.
25 years ago today
..........................R..H..E
MADISON...013 400 040 -..12.11..2
APPLETON..010 020 000 -...3..4..1
ATTN: 167
PC Headline: Long night for Foxes in 12-3 loss
PC Lede:
The Fox Cities Foxes finally got a game in after four straight rainouts (Two in Cedar Rapids and two at home against Burlington). And they finally got in the win column. But they did not get completely away from the rain.
This was supposed to be a doubleheader against Burlington, but game two was rained out in the third inning with Burlington leading 3-0. Since this was the final meeting of the series at Goodland Field (I need to go back and correct those last two days because I misread the schedule in my notebook. The first two days of this series were in Appleton).
To the game:
FC..5
BUR 4
Charlie Johnson hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the fifth to put the Foxes ahead 5-4. Dean Chance pitched a complete game for the win.
Interesting promotional note from the PC story:
Four live baby foxes, secured by Ray McClone, were among the prizes distributed to fans last night.Wow. PETA just retroactively sued the 1960 Fox Cities Foxes. Think we could give away four live baby Timber Rattlers at a game later this season? (I almost went with baby snakes, but I don't know if there are that many Frank Zappa fans who read Rattler Radio)
The Foxes are 1-4 on the 1960 season after that win.
25 years ago today
..........................R..H..E
MADISON...013 400 040 -..12.11..2
APPLETON..010 020 000 -...3..4..1
ATTN: 167
PC Headline: Long night for Foxes in 12-3 loss
PC Lede:
It was a long night for the Appleton Foxes, but a short one for Manager Sal Rende.Rende has some advice that is pertinent even today...
The Madison Muskies pounded 4 Appleton pitchers in a 12-3 victory at Goodland Field, however, Rende watched most of the game from the stands after being ejected in the third inning.
The loss drops the Foxes (12-8) 5-1/2 games behind the Muskies (18-3) in the Midwest League's Northern Division.
"It's not something that we are going to dwell on," said Rende. "We didn't play a very good game, and they did. A team is going to have its share of these games during a season. I'm sure we'll be on the long end of a number of them before the year is over."
Happy Golden Anniversary
You all know that I enjoy stories like these. Mr. Batterson has hit the bull's eye.
Q-C reaches 50 years in the Midwest League
Mauer, Dunston, Morneau, Finley, more at the link.
Q-C reaches 50 years in the Midwest League
Professional baseball traces its origins in the Quad-Cities region to 1879, but Davenport found itself without a minor-league team when the Davenport Sox, a Three-I League affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, moved to Lincoln, Neb., after the 1958 season.50 years of stats, facts and lists (More at the link)
Local businessman Hugo "Hooks" Kohn started a drive to return a team to Davenport's riverfront baseball stadium, and months later, the Quad-City Baseball Fans Association was formed.
The group raised funds, volunteered time and was successful in its attempt to "keep the lights burning" at what was then known as Municipal Stadium.
Kohn convinced a co-worker at a downtown office building, Doris Krucker, to assist him as the secretary of the organization. She recalled that 13 people braved a snowstorm on the night of the group's first meeting.
"People wanted baseball," Krucker said. "We collected $1 from everybody in attendance, and that $13 was our start."
Quad-Cities and Clinton are the only Midwest League franchises in existence in 1960 still playing the game today. Here are the final standings from that season:Quad-Cities Golden Anniversary All-Star Team
Team........W-L....Pct...GB
Waterloo....81-43...653...-
Dubuque.....66-56...541..14
Clinton.....61-56...521..16.5
Kokomo......63-59...517..17
Quad-Cities.55-65...458..24
Quincy......55-66...455..24.5
Keokuk......53-69...434..27
Decatur.....51-71...418..29
Mauer, Dunston, Morneau, Finley, more at the link.
Midwest League Action: Games of May 1, 2010
Complete scoreboard
WEST:
@Beloit 5, Wisconsin 1; @Beloit 4, Wisconsin 0: Osterbrock No-Hits in Game Two of Double Dip
@Cedar Rapids 11, Kane County 8: Kernels fend off Cougars for third win in a row
Burlington 9 @Quad Cities 6: Bees walk off with win over Bandits
@Peoria 3, Clinton 2: These Chiefs go all the way to 11
EAST:
@Great Lakes 8, Lake County 6: Villains escape to see another day
@South Bend 8, West Michigan 4 (5 innings): 'Fill-in' boosts Hawks
@Dayton 5, Bowling Green 3: Richburg, Fleury Homer in Dragons 5-3 Win
@Lansing 3, Fort Wayne 2: Lugnuts reach 1000 wins with Hopkins walk-off
WEST:
@Beloit 5, Wisconsin 1; @Beloit 4, Wisconsin 0: Osterbrock No-Hits in Game Two of Double Dip
@Cedar Rapids 11, Kane County 8: Kernels fend off Cougars for third win in a row
Burlington 9 @Quad Cities 6: Bees walk off with win over Bandits
@Peoria 3, Clinton 2: These Chiefs go all the way to 11
EAST:
@Great Lakes 8, Lake County 6: Villains escape to see another day
@South Bend 8, West Michigan 4 (5 innings): 'Fill-in' boosts Hawks
@Dayton 5, Bowling Green 3: Richburg, Fleury Homer in Dragons 5-3 Win
@Lansing 3, Fort Wayne 2: Lugnuts reach 1000 wins with Hopkins walk-off
Brewers System Report: Games of May 1, 2010
MILWAUKEE (MAJ: 10-14; National League Central): The Brewers won 2-1 at San Diego. Yovani Gallardo pitched seven innings, allowed one run on six hits, and hit a home run. Rickie Weeks homered in the fifth inning to break a 1-1- tie. Trevor Hoffman pitched a scoreless ninth for the save.
NASHVILLE (AAA: 16-6; Pacific Coast League American North Division): The Sounds were rained out at home against Memphis.
HUNTSVILLE (AA: 13-10; Southern League North Division): The Stars won 4-3 at Birmingham in eleven innings. The Stars scored twice in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game. Caleb Gindl drove in the winning run in the top of the eleventh.
BREVARD COUNTY (Advanced-A: 9-13 overall; Florida State League North Division): The Manatees lost 4-3 at Tampa. Brevard County tied the game 3-3 with a run in the top of the ninth. The Yankees scored a run in the bottom of the ninth for the win.
BREWERS SYSTEM SCHEDULE TODAY:
MILWAUKEE (Randy Wolf 2-1) at San Diego (Jon Garland 2-2) 3:05pm CDT
Memphis (Rich Hill 1-2) at NASHVILLE (Marco Estrada 1-0) 1:05pm CDT
HUNTSVILLE (Mark Rogers 1-2) at Birmingham 2:05pm CDT
BREVARD COUNTY (Dan Merklinger 0-0) at Tampa (Jairo Heredia 0-4) 12:00pm CDT
NASHVILLE (AAA: 16-6; Pacific Coast League American North Division): The Sounds were rained out at home against Memphis.
HUNTSVILLE (AA: 13-10; Southern League North Division): The Stars won 4-3 at Birmingham in eleven innings. The Stars scored twice in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game. Caleb Gindl drove in the winning run in the top of the eleventh.
BREVARD COUNTY (Advanced-A: 9-13 overall; Florida State League North Division): The Manatees lost 4-3 at Tampa. Brevard County tied the game 3-3 with a run in the top of the ninth. The Yankees scored a run in the bottom of the ninth for the win.
BREWERS SYSTEM SCHEDULE TODAY:
MILWAUKEE (Randy Wolf 2-1) at San Diego (Jon Garland 2-2) 3:05pm CDT
Memphis (Rich Hill 1-2) at NASHVILLE (Marco Estrada 1-0) 1:05pm CDT
HUNTSVILLE (Mark Rogers 1-2) at Birmingham 2:05pm CDT
BREVARD COUNTY (Dan Merklinger 0-0) at Tampa (Jairo Heredia 0-4) 12:00pm CDT
Rattlers Alumni Report: MLB Games of May 1, 2010
White Sox 7 @Yankees 6
CWS:
JJ Putz ('00): 1.1IP, 0H, 0R, 2K
NYY:
Alex Rodriguez (Foxes, '94): 2-for-5, RBI
Damaso Marte ('96): 0.1IP, H, 0R, Blown Save
@Indians 5, Twins 4
CLE:
Asdrubal Cabrera ('05): 2-for-5, RUN, RBI
Luis Valbuena ('06): pinch runner, RUN
Shin-soo Choo ('02): 1-for-3, RBI
Royals 4 @Rays 2 (11 innings)
TB:
Rafael Soriano ('00): IP, H, 0R, K
Rangers 6 @Mariners 3
SEA:
Rob Johnson ('05): 0-for-2
Matt Tuiasosopo ('05): defensive replacement
Felix Hernandez ('03): 4.1IP, 8H, 5R, 4BB, 5K, Loss
@Orioles 12, Red Sox 9
BAL:
Adam Jones ('04): 2-for-4, 3 RUNS, RBI
BOS:
David Ortiz ('96): 2-for-4, 2RUNS, 2RBI, 2 HRs (#2 & 3)
@Dodgers 5, Pirates 1
PIT:
Jeff Clement ('05): 0-for-4
@Braves 10, Astros 1
ATL:
Eric O'Flaherty ('05): IP, 0H, 0R, K
@Cardinals 6, Reds 3
STL:
Ryan Franklin (Foxes, '94): 1.1IP, 0H, 0R, 2K, WIN #1
@Phillies 10, Mets 0
PHI:
Raul Ibanez (Foxes, '94): 1-for-4, 2RBI
CWS:
JJ Putz ('00): 1.1IP, 0H, 0R, 2K
NYY:
Alex Rodriguez (Foxes, '94): 2-for-5, RBI
Damaso Marte ('96): 0.1IP, H, 0R, Blown Save
@Indians 5, Twins 4
CLE:
Asdrubal Cabrera ('05): 2-for-5, RUN, RBI
Luis Valbuena ('06): pinch runner, RUN
Shin-soo Choo ('02): 1-for-3, RBI
Royals 4 @Rays 2 (11 innings)
TB:
Rafael Soriano ('00): IP, H, 0R, K
Rangers 6 @Mariners 3
SEA:
Rob Johnson ('05): 0-for-2
Matt Tuiasosopo ('05): defensive replacement
Felix Hernandez ('03): 4.1IP, 8H, 5R, 4BB, 5K, Loss
@Orioles 12, Red Sox 9
BAL:
Adam Jones ('04): 2-for-4, 3 RUNS, RBI
BOS:
David Ortiz ('96): 2-for-4, 2RUNS, 2RBI, 2 HRs (#2 & 3)
@Dodgers 5, Pirates 1
PIT:
Jeff Clement ('05): 0-for-4
@Braves 10, Astros 1
ATL:
Eric O'Flaherty ('05): IP, 0H, 0R, K
@Cardinals 6, Reds 3
STL:
Ryan Franklin (Foxes, '94): 1.1IP, 0H, 0R, 2K, WIN #1
@Phillies 10, Mets 0
PHI:
Raul Ibanez (Foxes, '94): 1-for-4, 2RBI
5/01/2010
Ducky will handle this one
Game one................Game two
WIS..1..................WIS 0
BEL..5..................BEL 4
Boxscore | Game story..Boxscore | Game story
Ah, after a night like tonight, there is only one thing that I can say. It is an old Scottish saying...and do not for a moment let anyone tell you that the Irish had this saying.
I am sore wounded but not slain
I will lay me down and bleed a while
And then rise up to fight again.
Get them tomorrow.
May 1, 2010: Rattlers lineup (Game one)
Same as last night's scheduled lineup
D'Vontrey Richardson..CF
*Scooter Gennett......SS
Khris Davis...........LF
Pete Fatse............RF
Sean Halton...........DH
Chris Dennis..........1B
Austin Stockfisch......C
Michael Marseco.......3B
Carlos George.........2B
Kyle Heckathorn.......SP
*-Happy 20th Birthday, Scooter!
D'Vontrey Richardson..CF
*Scooter Gennett......SS
Khris Davis...........LF
Pete Fatse............RF
Sean Halton...........DH
Chris Dennis..........1B
Austin Stockfisch......C
Michael Marseco.......3B
Carlos George.........2B
Kyle Heckathorn.......SP
*-Happy 20th Birthday, Scooter!
May 1, 2010: Tonight's Rattlers Starting Pitchers
GAME ONE:
RHP KYLE HECKATHORN: Selected by the Brewers as a supplemental 1st round pick (47th overall) in the 2009 draft out of Kennesaw State University.
LAST SEASON: Heckathorn made six appearances (five starts) for Helena in the Pioneer League. He was 0-1 with a 6.04ERA with the Brewers. Heckathorn walked four and struck out 15 in 22-1/3 innings.
LAST START: Heckathorn pitched four innings as the starter against Great Falls on September 6, 2009 for Helena. He allowed five runs (three earned) on six hits with two walks and four strikeouts. Heckathorn was not involved in the decision.
LAST APPEARANCE: Heckathorn pitched three innings of scoreless relief against Beloit at Time Warner Cable Field at Time Warner Cable Field on April 23. He allowed one hit, walked two, and struck out three. Heckathorn was not involved in the decision.
WISE OWL: In his final season at Kennesaw State, Heckathorn went 4-1 with a 3.44ERA in 13 starts. He struck out 98 and walked 27 in 86-1/3 innings.
ALL-TIME: In three seasons with the Owls, Heckathorn struck out 239 batters. That ranks him fourth on the career strikeout list at Kennesaw State.
NICE WAY TO GO OUT: Heckathorn’s last start for Kennesaw State was against North Florida on May 14, 2009. He pitched nine innings and allowed four runs as he scattered 11 hits. What made the start particularly memorable was that he set a school record for strikeouts in a game as he K’ed 15 North Florida batters. Heckathorn, who walked just one in the game, was not involved in the decision, a 6-5 win for the Owls in 11 innings.
HONORED: Louisville Slugger recognized Heckathorn as one of their National Players of the Week for his performance on May 14 against North Florida.
POST-SEASON REWARD: The Atlantic Sun Conference named Heckathorn to their All-Conference team after the 2009 season.
RANKING: Baseball America lists Heckathorn as the #10 prospect in the Milwaukee Brewers organization.
VS. BELOIT: Heckathorn’s appearance against the Snappers on April 23 is the only time he has faced the Snappers.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (9/11/09 v. Missoula)
STRIKEOUTS: 4 (2x; Last: 9/11/09 v. Missoula)
GAME TWO:
RHP NICK BUCCI: Selected by Milwaukee in the 18th round of the 2008 draft out of St. Patrick High School in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.
LAST SEASON: Bucci went 6-3 with a 4.31ERA in 13 games (12 starts) for the Helena Brewers in 2009.
LAST START: Bucci made the start at Quad Cities on April 19. He allowed a run on four hits over 4-1/3 innings. He received a no decision as the Rattlers won 9-5. Bucci walked five and struck out two against the River Bandits.
LAST APPEARANCE: Bucci pitched in relief against Beloit on April 24 at Time Warner Cable Field. He allowed three runs on two hits and a walk in two innings. Both hits he allowed were home runs. Aaron Hicks hit a solo homer and Angel Morales hit a two run homer off Bucci in the sixth inning.
DOUBLING UP: Before moving to Helena for the 2009 Pioneer League season, Bucci made three relief appearances for Huntsville, the AA Southern League affiliate of the Brewers. In three games with the Stars, Bucci went 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA. However, two of those appearances for Huntsville were scoreless.
O, CANADA! Bucci pitched for Team Canada in the 2009 World Cup of baseball and helped them to the bronze medal in the competition. It was Canada’s first medal in the World Cup.
LEAGUE AWARD: The Pioneer League recognized Bucci as their pitcher of the week on July 20 for his performance for the week of July 13-19.
ORGANIZATION AWARD: The Brewers named Bucci their minor league pitcher of the month for July, 2009. Bucci went 5-0 with a 2.13ERA during July last season.
RATED: Baseball America rated Bucci as the #29 prospect in the Milwaukee Brewer organization in their 2010 Prospect Handbook. He was also ranked as the #17 prospect in the Pioneer League by BA after the 2009 season.
VS. BELOIT: The outing on April 24 was the only time Bucci has faced the Snappers.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 7.1 IP (8/22/09 @ Orem)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (2x - Last: 7/15/09 @ Idaho Falls)
RHP KYLE HECKATHORN: Selected by the Brewers as a supplemental 1st round pick (47th overall) in the 2009 draft out of Kennesaw State University.
LAST SEASON: Heckathorn made six appearances (five starts) for Helena in the Pioneer League. He was 0-1 with a 6.04ERA with the Brewers. Heckathorn walked four and struck out 15 in 22-1/3 innings.
LAST START: Heckathorn pitched four innings as the starter against Great Falls on September 6, 2009 for Helena. He allowed five runs (three earned) on six hits with two walks and four strikeouts. Heckathorn was not involved in the decision.
LAST APPEARANCE: Heckathorn pitched three innings of scoreless relief against Beloit at Time Warner Cable Field at Time Warner Cable Field on April 23. He allowed one hit, walked two, and struck out three. Heckathorn was not involved in the decision.
WISE OWL: In his final season at Kennesaw State, Heckathorn went 4-1 with a 3.44ERA in 13 starts. He struck out 98 and walked 27 in 86-1/3 innings.
ALL-TIME: In three seasons with the Owls, Heckathorn struck out 239 batters. That ranks him fourth on the career strikeout list at Kennesaw State.
NICE WAY TO GO OUT: Heckathorn’s last start for Kennesaw State was against North Florida on May 14, 2009. He pitched nine innings and allowed four runs as he scattered 11 hits. What made the start particularly memorable was that he set a school record for strikeouts in a game as he K’ed 15 North Florida batters. Heckathorn, who walked just one in the game, was not involved in the decision, a 6-5 win for the Owls in 11 innings.
HONORED: Louisville Slugger recognized Heckathorn as one of their National Players of the Week for his performance on May 14 against North Florida.
POST-SEASON REWARD: The Atlantic Sun Conference named Heckathorn to their All-Conference team after the 2009 season.
RANKING: Baseball America lists Heckathorn as the #10 prospect in the Milwaukee Brewers organization.
VS. BELOIT: Heckathorn’s appearance against the Snappers on April 23 is the only time he has faced the Snappers.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (9/11/09 v. Missoula)
STRIKEOUTS: 4 (2x; Last: 9/11/09 v. Missoula)
GAME TWO:
RHP NICK BUCCI: Selected by Milwaukee in the 18th round of the 2008 draft out of St. Patrick High School in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.
LAST SEASON: Bucci went 6-3 with a 4.31ERA in 13 games (12 starts) for the Helena Brewers in 2009.
LAST START: Bucci made the start at Quad Cities on April 19. He allowed a run on four hits over 4-1/3 innings. He received a no decision as the Rattlers won 9-5. Bucci walked five and struck out two against the River Bandits.
LAST APPEARANCE: Bucci pitched in relief against Beloit on April 24 at Time Warner Cable Field. He allowed three runs on two hits and a walk in two innings. Both hits he allowed were home runs. Aaron Hicks hit a solo homer and Angel Morales hit a two run homer off Bucci in the sixth inning.
DOUBLING UP: Before moving to Helena for the 2009 Pioneer League season, Bucci made three relief appearances for Huntsville, the AA Southern League affiliate of the Brewers. In three games with the Stars, Bucci went 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA. However, two of those appearances for Huntsville were scoreless.
O, CANADA! Bucci pitched for Team Canada in the 2009 World Cup of baseball and helped them to the bronze medal in the competition. It was Canada’s first medal in the World Cup.
LEAGUE AWARD: The Pioneer League recognized Bucci as their pitcher of the week on July 20 for his performance for the week of July 13-19.
ORGANIZATION AWARD: The Brewers named Bucci their minor league pitcher of the month for July, 2009. Bucci went 5-0 with a 2.13ERA during July last season.
RATED: Baseball America rated Bucci as the #29 prospect in the Milwaukee Brewer organization in their 2010 Prospect Handbook. He was also ranked as the #17 prospect in the Pioneer League by BA after the 2009 season.
VS. BELOIT: The outing on April 24 was the only time Bucci has faced the Snappers.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 7.1 IP (8/22/09 @ Orem)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (2x - Last: 7/15/09 @ Idaho Falls)
May 1, 2010: Game Notes
LAST ACTION: The Peoria Chiefs beat the Timber Rattlers 8-7. Jonathan Mota drove in the winning run with a two-out single in the bottom of the ninth. Mota had three RBI for the Chiefs.
ABOUT LAST NIGHT: The Rattlers game at Beloit was rained out. It is being made up as part of a doubleheader today.
RECENT SUCCESS: Wisconsin has had one doubleheader this season. They swept a pair from the Kane County Cougars at Time Warner Cable Field on April 9 after Opening Night on April 8 was snowed out.
RECENT PAST: This is the first road doubleheader for the Rattlers since June 20, 2009. They split a pair of seven inning games at Kane County on that day. The Rattlers had two other road doubleheaders in 2009. They were swept at Quad Cities on April 27 and they split with Cedar Rapids on May 14.
DISTANT PAST: This is the first doubleheader at Beloit for the Timber Rattlers since April 18, 2003. Wisconsin split that doubleheader. Bobby Livingston took the loss for the Rattlers in game one. Oscar Delgado won game two for Wisconsin.
LOW FIVE: The Timber Rattlers enter the doubleheader today with a five game losing streak.
ADVENTURES IN BASE RUNNING: The Rattlers had a total of nine runners cut down on the base paths during their three game series in Peoria.
FACT OF THE DAY: The Timber Rattlers were 7-5 in six doubleheaders in 2009. They swept two, split three, and were swept in one.
COMPARE AND CONTRAST: The Timber Rattlers are hitting .266 as a team. They have scored 106 runs (5.3/game) and hit nine home runs. The Snappers are hitting .244 as a team. They have scored 86 runs (4.2/game) and hit 14 home runs. Wisconsin pitchers have a team ERA of 4.80 while allowing a total of 111 runs (5.6/game) this season. Beloit pitchers have a team ERA of 3.01 while allowing 78 runs (3.6/game). The Timber Rattler defense has committed 34 errors. The Snappers defense has committed 21 errors. Wisconsin is 2-7 away from Time Warner Cable Field this season. Beloit is 5-4 at Pohlman Field this season.
PROSPECTING: Baseball America’s Prospect Handbook placed four members of the current Beloit roster on their list of Top 30 Prospects in the Minnesota Twins organization before the 2010 season. Outfielder Aaron Hicks is the #1 prospect in the Minnesota organization. Outfielder Angel Morales (#8) is also a top 10 prospect. Pitcher Ben Tootle (#28) and infielder James Beresford (#30) are also on the list.
GAME ONE BELOIT STARTING PITCHER: RHP Liam Hendriks was signed as a non-drafted free agent out of Australia in 2007 by the Twins. In 2007, Hendriks was 4-2 with a 2.05ERA for the Gulf Coast League Twins. He missed all of 2008 with an injury and began the 2009 season with Elizabethton in the Appalachian League. Hendriks went 2-0 in three starts with Elizabethton and was promoted to Beloit. As a Snapper, Hendriks went 3-5 in 11 starts with a 3.51ERA and 62 strikeouts over 66-2/3 innings. In his start prior to this evening, Hendriks beat the Timber Rattlers on April 23 at Time Warner Cable Field. He allowed one run on one hit with a walk and six strikeouts over five innings in a 7-2 Beloit victory. Hendriks was the first Midwest League pitcher of the week and is 1-0 with a 0.41ERA in four starts this season. He has allowed one run and struck out 26 batters over 22 innings this season.
GAME TWO BELOIT STARTING PITCHER: LHP Daniel Osterbrock was selected in the seventh round of the 2008 draft out of the University of Cincinnati. He was 7-10 with a 5.19ERA in 28 games (26 starts) for the Snappers last season. In his start prior to today, Osterbrock pitched seven innings against the Rattlers on April 24 at Time Warner Cable Field. He allowed two runs on five hits with eight strikeouts, but was not involved in the decision. Osterbrock made three starts against the Timber Rattlers in 2009 and went 3-0. He allowed four runs (three earned) on 12 hits and struck out 22 while walking just one over 19 innings against Wisconsin in 2009. He is the reigning Midwest League pitcher of the Week.
ABOUT LAST NIGHT: The Rattlers game at Beloit was rained out. It is being made up as part of a doubleheader today.
RECENT SUCCESS: Wisconsin has had one doubleheader this season. They swept a pair from the Kane County Cougars at Time Warner Cable Field on April 9 after Opening Night on April 8 was snowed out.
RECENT PAST: This is the first road doubleheader for the Rattlers since June 20, 2009. They split a pair of seven inning games at Kane County on that day. The Rattlers had two other road doubleheaders in 2009. They were swept at Quad Cities on April 27 and they split with Cedar Rapids on May 14.
DISTANT PAST: This is the first doubleheader at Beloit for the Timber Rattlers since April 18, 2003. Wisconsin split that doubleheader. Bobby Livingston took the loss for the Rattlers in game one. Oscar Delgado won game two for Wisconsin.
LOW FIVE: The Timber Rattlers enter the doubleheader today with a five game losing streak.
ADVENTURES IN BASE RUNNING: The Rattlers had a total of nine runners cut down on the base paths during their three game series in Peoria.
FACT OF THE DAY: The Timber Rattlers were 7-5 in six doubleheaders in 2009. They swept two, split three, and were swept in one.
COMPARE AND CONTRAST: The Timber Rattlers are hitting .266 as a team. They have scored 106 runs (5.3/game) and hit nine home runs. The Snappers are hitting .244 as a team. They have scored 86 runs (4.2/game) and hit 14 home runs. Wisconsin pitchers have a team ERA of 4.80 while allowing a total of 111 runs (5.6/game) this season. Beloit pitchers have a team ERA of 3.01 while allowing 78 runs (3.6/game). The Timber Rattler defense has committed 34 errors. The Snappers defense has committed 21 errors. Wisconsin is 2-7 away from Time Warner Cable Field this season. Beloit is 5-4 at Pohlman Field this season.
PROSPECTING: Baseball America’s Prospect Handbook placed four members of the current Beloit roster on their list of Top 30 Prospects in the Minnesota Twins organization before the 2010 season. Outfielder Aaron Hicks is the #1 prospect in the Minnesota organization. Outfielder Angel Morales (#8) is also a top 10 prospect. Pitcher Ben Tootle (#28) and infielder James Beresford (#30) are also on the list.
GAME ONE BELOIT STARTING PITCHER: RHP Liam Hendriks was signed as a non-drafted free agent out of Australia in 2007 by the Twins. In 2007, Hendriks was 4-2 with a 2.05ERA for the Gulf Coast League Twins. He missed all of 2008 with an injury and began the 2009 season with Elizabethton in the Appalachian League. Hendriks went 2-0 in three starts with Elizabethton and was promoted to Beloit. As a Snapper, Hendriks went 3-5 in 11 starts with a 3.51ERA and 62 strikeouts over 66-2/3 innings. In his start prior to this evening, Hendriks beat the Timber Rattlers on April 23 at Time Warner Cable Field. He allowed one run on one hit with a walk and six strikeouts over five innings in a 7-2 Beloit victory. Hendriks was the first Midwest League pitcher of the week and is 1-0 with a 0.41ERA in four starts this season. He has allowed one run and struck out 26 batters over 22 innings this season.
GAME TWO BELOIT STARTING PITCHER: LHP Daniel Osterbrock was selected in the seventh round of the 2008 draft out of the University of Cincinnati. He was 7-10 with a 5.19ERA in 28 games (26 starts) for the Snappers last season. In his start prior to today, Osterbrock pitched seven innings against the Rattlers on April 24 at Time Warner Cable Field. He allowed two runs on five hits with eight strikeouts, but was not involved in the decision. Osterbrock made three starts against the Timber Rattlers in 2009 and went 3-0. He allowed four runs (three earned) on 12 hits and struck out 22 while walking just one over 19 innings against Wisconsin in 2009. He is the reigning Midwest League pitcher of the Week.
Two no-hitters, one night (IMPORTANT UPDATE)
If you clicked on either the Peoria or Cedar Rapids story in the Midwest League post this morning, you saw that right. Two no-hitters in the MWL last night.
The last time I remember two no-hitters on the same night was June 29, 1990.
Dave Stewart of the Oakland A's no-hit the Blue Jays in Toronto. Later that night, Fernando Valenzuela pitched a no-no for the Dodgers over the St. Louis Cardinals in Los Angeles.
The fact-checkers in Peoria found this little gem and put it up on their twitter feed...before the Kernels no-hitter was official:
The pitchers of those no-hitters on July 10, 1987 were:
CR: Mike Converse (vs. Kenosha)
PEO: Jeff Schwarz (vs. Kenosha)...
...
.......
What?
That Cedar Rapids information is from this post at Jeff Johnson's blog. The Peoria information is from MWL Guide's 1987 Highlight's. Joel's entry mentioned nothing about two no-hitters on the same day.
My MWL Record Book is at the ballpark. I'll be over there in about an hour and I will try to get to the bottom of this mystery. Consider this post to be updated by 11:30.
Meanwhile, just enjoy the final out from Cedar Rapids as the Kernels no-hit Kane County.
My favorite things about the video.
The crowd noise
The pitcher coming out of the dugout for the handshake line who give the fist pump
The player who does the double take after realizing that he just slapped five with a man dressed up as an ear of corn.
UPDATE: 11:15am.
I just checked my Midwest League Record Book. It has the following entries under the NO-HIT GAMES
Mike Converse, Cedar Rapids vs. Kenosha, 4-0, July 10, 1987
Jeff Schwarz, Peoria vs. Kenosha, 4-0, July 10, 1987
The Baseball Reference entry for Schwarz has him as a Peoria Chief in 1987. He was on his third time through the Midwest League. Schwarz did make the majors with the White Sox in 1993-1994. He also pitched for the Angels in 1994.
The Baseball Reference entry for Converse has him as member of the Cedar Rapids Reds, but in 1986. The 6'-9" righty was 7-13 for the Reds in '86. He would pitch for Tampa in the Florida State League in 1987, but was let go after the season.
The mystery is solved. I went back to the 1986 Highlights at Joel's Midwest League Guide and found this entry:
The last time I remember two no-hitters on the same night was June 29, 1990.
Dave Stewart of the Oakland A's no-hit the Blue Jays in Toronto. Later that night, Fernando Valenzuela pitched a no-no for the Dodgers over the St. Louis Cardinals in Los Angeles.
The fact-checkers in Peoria found this little gem and put it up on their twitter feed...before the Kernels no-hitter was official:
The only other time in MWL history there were 2 no-nos on the same day it was also the Chiefs and @CRKernels. 7/10/87. Finish it off CR!Of course, @CRKernels (and @jeje66) spat in the face of baseball tradition by continually mentioning the no-hitter. Maybe that's what I did wrong in Burlington earlier this month.
The pitchers of those no-hitters on July 10, 1987 were:
CR: Mike Converse (vs. Kenosha)
PEO: Jeff Schwarz (vs. Kenosha)...
...
.......
What?
That Cedar Rapids information is from this post at Jeff Johnson's blog. The Peoria information is from MWL Guide's 1987 Highlight's. Joel's entry mentioned nothing about two no-hitters on the same day.
My MWL Record Book is at the ballpark. I'll be over there in about an hour and I will try to get to the bottom of this mystery. Consider this post to be updated by 11:30.
Meanwhile, just enjoy the final out from Cedar Rapids as the Kernels no-hit Kane County.
My favorite things about the video.
The crowd noise
The pitcher coming out of the dugout for the handshake line who give the fist pump
The player who does the double take after realizing that he just slapped five with a man dressed up as an ear of corn.
UPDATE: 11:15am.
I just checked my Midwest League Record Book. It has the following entries under the NO-HIT GAMES
Mike Converse, Cedar Rapids vs. Kenosha, 4-0, July 10, 1987
Jeff Schwarz, Peoria vs. Kenosha, 4-0, July 10, 1987
The Baseball Reference entry for Schwarz has him as a Peoria Chief in 1987. He was on his third time through the Midwest League. Schwarz did make the majors with the White Sox in 1993-1994. He also pitched for the Angels in 1994.
The Baseball Reference entry for Converse has him as member of the Cedar Rapids Reds, but in 1986. The 6'-9" righty was 7-13 for the Reds in '86. He would pitch for Tampa in the Florida State League in 1987, but was let go after the season.
The mystery is solved. I went back to the 1986 Highlights at Joel's Midwest League Guide and found this entry:
- June 6, 1986
- Mike Converse (Cedar Rapids) No hitter; Beloit, 2-0
May 1, 1960 & May 1, 1985
50 years ago today:
The Fox Cities Foxes were postponed in Burlington due to wet grounds. This marks the fourth consecutive day the Foxes had a game postponed. The first two were in Cedar Rapids. The last two were in Burlington.
Earl Weaver's team is 0-4 as they head home to Goodland Field to play some baseball.
25 years ago today:
.......................R..H..E
MADISON..000 001 000 - 1..7..2
APPLETON.000 000 000 - 0..5..1
ATTN: 165
POST-CRESCENT HEADLINE: Foxes bow, 1-0, on unearned run
The winning rally (taken from Gary Shriver's game story):
But, he took the loss as the Foxes stranded 11 runners in the game.
Appleton is 12-7. They are 4.5 games behind the 17-3 Muskies in the Northern Division.
From the FOXES TALES part of the story:
The Fox Cities Foxes were postponed in Burlington due to wet grounds. This marks the fourth consecutive day the Foxes had a game postponed. The first two were in Cedar Rapids. The last two were in Burlington.
Earl Weaver's team is 0-4 as they head home to Goodland Field to play some baseball.
25 years ago today:
.......................R..H..E
MADISON..000 001 000 - 1..7..2
APPLETON.000 000 000 - 0..5..1
ATTN: 165
POST-CRESCENT HEADLINE: Foxes bow, 1-0, on unearned run
The winning rally (taken from Gary Shriver's game story):
The Muskies scored in the sixth. Felix Jose was safe on an error by second baseman [Jerry] Bertolani. [John] Kanter forced Jose at second, moved up on Roy Anderson's swinging-bunt single and scored on [Pat] Dietrick's single to right center.Steve Oswald was the starter for the Foxes. He went 7-1/3 innings, allowed the unearned run, gave up six hits, walked three and struck out four.
But, he took the loss as the Foxes stranded 11 runners in the game.
Appleton is 12-7. They are 4.5 games behind the 17-3 Muskies in the Northern Division.
From the FOXES TALES part of the story:
The Foxes completed the month of April without a single [home] rainout, an unusual if not unprecedented occurance. Foxes officials credit the new tarpaulin for saving at least two games.Remember, there was no tarp for Goodland Field before the 1985 season. That topic was covered a bit in this article.
Midwest League Action: Games of April 30, 2010
Complete scoreboard
WEST:
Wisconsin @ Beloit: PPD
@Peoria 4, Clinton 0 (5 innings): Struck throws no-hitter in Chiefs' rain-shortened win
@Cedar Rapids 3, Kane County 0: 3 Kernels throw a combined no-hitter (w/video)
@Quad Cities 3, Burlington 2 (10 innings): Bandits put in extra effort for 'W'
EAST:
@Lake County 10, Great Lakes 7: Captains rally to beat Loons (with video)
@Dayton 6, Bowling Green 2: Dragons Open Series with Win over Hot Rods, 6-2
Fort Wayne 10 @Lansing 4: Lugs fail to get 1,000th victory
@South Bend 4, West Michigan 2: Silver Hawks: Early slump now a distant memory
WEST:
Wisconsin @ Beloit: PPD
@Peoria 4, Clinton 0 (5 innings): Struck throws no-hitter in Chiefs' rain-shortened win
@Cedar Rapids 3, Kane County 0: 3 Kernels throw a combined no-hitter (w/video)
@Quad Cities 3, Burlington 2 (10 innings): Bandits put in extra effort for 'W'
EAST:
@Lake County 10, Great Lakes 7: Captains rally to beat Loons (with video)
@Dayton 6, Bowling Green 2: Dragons Open Series with Win over Hot Rods, 6-2
Fort Wayne 10 @Lansing 4: Lugs fail to get 1,000th victory
@South Bend 4, West Michigan 2: Silver Hawks: Early slump now a distant memory
Brewers System Report: Games of April 30, 2010
MILWAUKEE (MAJ: 9-14; National League Central): The Brewers lost 2-0 at San Diego. Milwaukee was shutout for the second straight game.
NASHVILLE (AAA: 16-6; Pacific Coast League American North Division): The Sounds beat Memphis 7-4. Nashville collected 12 hits and got an RBI from six different players.
HUNTSVILLE (AA: 12-10; Southern League North Division): The Stars won 10-1 at Birmingham. Brett Lawrie (’09) had five hits while Zelous Wheeler and Chris Errecart both had three RBI for Huntsville. Amaury Rivas allowed a run on four hits with four strikeouts over seven innings for his fourth win.
BREVARD COUNTY (Advanced-A: 9-12 overall; Florida State League North Division): The Manatees beat Tampa 5-3. Josh Prince (’09) went 2-for-4 with an RBI for Brevard County.
BREWERS SYSTEM SCHEDULE TODAY
MILWAUKEE (Yovani Gallardo 2-2) at San Diego (Mat Latos 1-2) 7:35pm CDT
Memphis (Rich Hill 1-2) at NASHVILLE (Marco Estrada 1-0) 6:35pm CDT
HUNTSVILLE at Birmingham 6:30pm CDT
BREVARD COUNTY (Wily Peralta 1-1) at Tampa (Andrew Blackman 0-2) 6:00pm CDT
NASHVILLE (AAA: 16-6; Pacific Coast League American North Division): The Sounds beat Memphis 7-4. Nashville collected 12 hits and got an RBI from six different players.
HUNTSVILLE (AA: 12-10; Southern League North Division): The Stars won 10-1 at Birmingham. Brett Lawrie (’09) had five hits while Zelous Wheeler and Chris Errecart both had three RBI for Huntsville. Amaury Rivas allowed a run on four hits with four strikeouts over seven innings for his fourth win.
BREVARD COUNTY (Advanced-A: 9-12 overall; Florida State League North Division): The Manatees beat Tampa 5-3. Josh Prince (’09) went 2-for-4 with an RBI for Brevard County.
BREWERS SYSTEM SCHEDULE TODAY
MILWAUKEE (Yovani Gallardo 2-2) at San Diego (Mat Latos 1-2) 7:35pm CDT
Memphis (Rich Hill 1-2) at NASHVILLE (Marco Estrada 1-0) 6:35pm CDT
HUNTSVILLE at Birmingham 6:30pm CDT
BREVARD COUNTY (Wily Peralta 1-1) at Tampa (Andrew Blackman 0-2) 6:00pm CDT
Rattler Alumni Report: MLB Games of April 30, 2010
Rangers 2 @Mariners 0
SEA:
Adam Moore ('06): 1-for-4
Matt Tuiasosopo ('05): defensive replacement
Mark Lowe ('05): IP, 0H, 0R, BB, K
@Tigers 10, Angels 6
LAA:
Joel Pineiro ('98): 3.1IP, 10H, 10R, 9ER, BB, K
@Orioles 5, Red Sox 4
BAL:
Adam Jones ('04): 3-for-5, 2 RUNS
BOS:
David Ortiz ('96): 0-for-4
Twins 9 @Indians 3
CLE:
Asdrubal Cabrera ('05): 2-for-4, RUN
Shin-soo Choo ('02): 0-for-5
Luis Valbuena ('06): 0-for-4
@Yankees 6, White Sox 4
NYY:
Alex Rodriguez (Foxes, '94): 1-for-4, RBI
Damaso Marte ('96): .1IP, 0H, 0R
Mets 9 @Phillies 1
PHI:
Raul Ibanez (Foxes, '94): 1-for-4
Greg Dobbs ('02): 0-for-1
@Dodgers 6, Pirates 2
PIT:
Jeff Clement ('05): 0-for-2
SEA:
Adam Moore ('06): 1-for-4
Matt Tuiasosopo ('05): defensive replacement
Mark Lowe ('05): IP, 0H, 0R, BB, K
@Tigers 10, Angels 6
LAA:
Joel Pineiro ('98): 3.1IP, 10H, 10R, 9ER, BB, K
@Orioles 5, Red Sox 4
BAL:
Adam Jones ('04): 3-for-5, 2 RUNS
BOS:
David Ortiz ('96): 0-for-4
Twins 9 @Indians 3
CLE:
Asdrubal Cabrera ('05): 2-for-4, RUN
Shin-soo Choo ('02): 0-for-5
Luis Valbuena ('06): 0-for-4
@Yankees 6, White Sox 4
NYY:
Alex Rodriguez (Foxes, '94): 1-for-4, RBI
Damaso Marte ('96): .1IP, 0H, 0R
Mets 9 @Phillies 1
PHI:
Raul Ibanez (Foxes, '94): 1-for-4
Greg Dobbs ('02): 0-for-1
@Dodgers 6, Pirates 2
PIT:
Jeff Clement ('05): 0-for-2
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