There were only three games on the docket last night and out of the three, only Memphis and Quad Cities both came out on top. In other news, Colin Walsh continues to make his case for a promotion.
Hitting:
- Lou Montanez went 2-for-3 w/ 1 2B and 2 BB
- Ryan Jackson went 1-for-2 w/ 1 BB and 2 R
- Mark Hamilton hit a two run homer in 5 PA, he added another run and had 2 BB
- Bryan Anderson went 0-for-2 but did have 2 BB and 1 R
- Eugenio Velez was the offensive star for Memphis, he went 1-for-3 w/ a grand slam and 1 BB
- Pete Kozma went 1-for-3 w/ 1 2B, 1 BB and 2 R
Pitching:
- John Gast was a little shaky this time around but he still earned a win: 5.0 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 5 BB and 2 K (GO/AO = 5/5)
- Adam Reifer was perfect for 2.0 innings
- Fernando Salas recorded the save with a 1 H inning
Hitting:
- Mike O’Neill went 1-for-2
- Starlin Rodriguez went 1-for-3 w/ 1 2B, 1 BB and 1 R
- Christopher Edmondson went 1-for-4 w/ 1 2B
- Jonathan Rodriguez went 2-for-4
Pitching:
- Drew Benes started the game but only lasted 3.0 innings, his line included 6 H, 3 R, 2 BB and 4 K
- Scott Schneider and Logan Billbrough did not fare any better
- Dean Kiekhefer pitched a perfect inning that included 2 K
Quad Cities 3 @ Cedar Rapids 1
Hitting:
- Virgil Hill, Nick Martini (1 BB, 1 SB) and Tyler Rahmatulla (1 BB) all scored a run without recorded a hit in 4 PA
- Colin Walsh went 2-for-4 w/ 1 RBI
- Juan Castillo and Matt Williams both went 1-for-4, Williams also had 1 SB
Pitching:
- Kyle Hald was excellent: 7.0 IP, 8 H, 1 R, 1 BB and 5 K
- Travis Miller recorded the 2.0 inning save, he gave up 1 H and 2 BB and posted 1 K
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Fangraphs on Tyrell Jenkins:
“From showing completely different mechanics in the bullpen and game action to a fastball/curveball combination which presently are above average or plus to just so-so, he’s experiencing more growing pains than the profile page would indicate.”
Yea this doesn’t make much sense. First we need to know w hen fangraph people saw Jenkins. His mechanics are surely different between his MLB draft video and now. If they compare that it is surely different. And he’s like any other person he can crank it up to 95 when needed but can also sit at 90-91. He’s got knocked around a few times yea but that is expected.
I’m confused. It would seem QC ended up on top as well…or is that -3?
My bad, I will change that.
Salas thrives in the closer position.
I have had this thought before. It’s almost like he needs the pressure situation. Or he wants the recognition that comes with being a closer.
Sometimes I wonder if he isn’t a little upset that he was removed from that role last season because he wasn’t throwing all that bad (from what I can remember) at the time. I hope he realizes that he played an absolutely huge role on that team not only during the regular season, but also during the playoffs.
BR, he always seemed to love the pressure situation, however, he needs to accept the role that is given to him and I don’t think he does. I have watched him for years and he just seems to be a better pitcher when he has that control. He may be one of those that needs a change. If that is the role best suited for him, than let him fly.
We aren’t the only ones who noticed that, so do his teammates.
Very rarely do the cards send down an established player (I don’t think that Tony believed in that) for a tune up that has been on the 25 man and made an impact. But then again this is a new era.
I think there’s more to it. Like last year when they sent down Boggs, it was because he got on Duncan’s bad side, he needed some down time.
to thrive