Results for June 13th

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Dennis Dove has been placed on the disabled list with a sore shoulder. Troy Percival has been activated to take his place.

Memphis lost 6-5 to the Nashville Sounds. Blake Hawksworth gave up 4 runs in 6 innings with 5 strikeouts. Most of the damage was done by 2 homeruns. Until tonight, Hawksworth had done a very good job of keeping the ball in the park – he had given up 4 homeruns in 67.1 innings. As might be expected, Troy Percival wasn’t very sharp and gave up 1 run on a hit and 3 walks in two-thirds on an inning. Brendan Ryan was 1 for 5 and stole home in the first inning. Nick Stavinoha went 3 for 5 with 2 doubles. John Rodriguez went 2 for 3 with 2 walks and a stolen base. Box Log

Springfield won 2-0 against the Wichita Wranglers. After I said Eric Haberer would be hit hard yesterday, he pitched 6 and a third scoreless innings. I don’t know how long he can last with more walks than strikeouts and a K/9 less than 4, but I wish him well. Nick Webber pitched 1 and a third scorless innings with a strikeout. Jason Motte closed out the game with a scoreless innings and 2 Ks. Joe Mather was 2 for 4 with a double and a homer. I might as well set a macro to type that. Jarrett Hoffpauir went 1 for 3 with a walk. Bryan Anderson was 2 for 4. Colby Rasmus went hitless, but I won’t worry about him yet. Box Log

Palm Beach split a double header with the Jupiter Hammerheads.

-They lost the first game 6-2. Tyler Norrick saved the bullpen by pitching 6 innings with 5 strikeouts. Unfortunately he gave up 6 hits, 6 runs, and 4 walks in those innings. Allen Craig was 1 for 3. Mark Hamilton went 1 for 4 with a homer. Jose Martinez was 2 for 2 with a double. Brandon Yarbrough was 1 for 3. A.J. Van Slyke was 2 for 3. Box Log

-They won the second game 1-0. Robert Ransom started and pitched 4 shutout innings with 3 strikeouts. I don’t know if he’s going to take over a spot in the rotation or if this was just a one-time thing. Luke Gregerson added two scoreless innings and two more strikeouts. Allen Craig was again 1 for 3. Brandon Yarbrough was 1 for 3. A.J. Van Slyke went 2 for 3 with a double and drove in the only run of the game. Box Log

Quad Cities lost 5-2 to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Elvis Hernandez had a rare poor outing and gave up 3 runs in 3 innings. P.J. Walters gave up 2 runs (1 earned) in 3 and a third innings with 5 strikeouts. Wilmer Alvarado caught today and went 3 for 4 with 2 doubles. .Box Log

[jdk82]

I didnt even know Wilmer Alvarado could catch.

[pujols4mvp]

Now Springfield can hopefully win first half and do well in the playoffs.

[Socnorb11]

Mather needs a promotion. It's insane that he's not getting a chance to mash AAA pitching.

[Hungary Jack]

Mather needs a promotion. It's insane that he's not getting a chance to mash AAA pitching.

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He's 25 playing in a hitter's league. Let's see what he can do in Memphis.

[Socnorb11]

Mather needs a promotion. It's insane that he's not getting a chance to mash AAA pitching.

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He's 25 playing in a hitter's league. Let's see what he can do in Memphis.

Well, not quite 25, but your point is well taken. He should be playing AAA by now.

Last year, Mather struck out 91 times, and walked 36 times (at high-A). This year, he's struck out 30 times and walked 28. His improved discipline is pretty impressive, even if it is a hitter's league. He was a 3rd round draft pick out of high school........... maybe he's just a late-bloomer. If he had gone to a 4-year college, this would only be his second full season of minor league ball.

[fewgoodcards]

my guess would be that mather recieves a promotion to memphis after the texas league all-star game.