Phillies Minor League Report: Maikel Franco has four hits in IronPigs' loss
Here's how the Phillies' minor league teams fared on Monday, July 28.
Here's how the Phillies' minor league teams fared on Monday, July 28:
Lehigh Valley IronPigs – Triple A
The IronPigs fell to the Buffalo Bisons, 4-2, at Coca-Cola Field in Buffalo, N.Y.
The loss was Lehigh Valley's ninth in a row.
Designated hitter Maikel Franco drove in both runs for the IronPigs. Franco went 4-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base to raise his average to .241 on the season. The home run was Franco's eighth of the season.
Right-handed starter Sean O'Sullivan pitched a complete game, but suffered the loss. He allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits and two walks over eight innings.
The IronPigs (49-61) will wrap up a road trip with a two-game series with the Rochester Red Wings. Righty Brad Lincoln (5-6, 4.34 ERA) is slated to start the opener on Tuesday.
Reading Fightin Phils – Double A
The FIghtin Phils were blanked by the Portland Sea Dogs, 2-0, at Hadlock Field in Portland, Maine.
The offense couldn't get anything going and was held to two hits. Third baseman Carlos Alonso and designated hitter Jake Fox both singled.
Right-handed starter Severino Gonzalez (6-12, 5.12 ERA) was stuck with the loss as he gave up two runs on five hits in three innings. Both runs came via the long ball. A rain delay forced Gonzalez out of the game early.
The Fightin Phils (44-62) are scheduled to play a doubleheader on Tuesday.
Clearwater Threshers – Class A-Advanced
The Threshers were routed by the Fort Myers Miracle, 14-0, at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Fla.
Clearwater only had four baserunners in the loss on three singles and a walk.
Right-handed starter Jeb Stefan (6-10, 6.51 ERA) opened the flood gates and took the loss. Stefan was rocked for six runs on six hits and two walks in 3 1/3 innings.
Southpaw Lino Martinez was charged with most of the damage as he gave up seven runs on six hits in two innings.
The Threshers (15-22 in second half, 32-73 overall) will hand the ball to righty Colin Kleven (3-8, 5.05 ERA) as the series continues on Tuesday.
Lakewood BlueClaws – Class A
The BlueClaws let a three-run lead slip away in a 5-3 loss to the Kannapolis Intimidators at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood Township, N.J.
A three-run first inning was capped off by third baseman Mitch Walding's two-RBI triple, but the offense couldn't score again.
Right-handed starter Tyler Viza (3-14, 5.15 ERA) tied a franchise record for losses in a season. Viza surrendered five runs on 10 hits and a hit batsman over six innings.
Catcher Andrew Knapp (3-for-4 with a run scored) and right fielder Dylan Cozens (2-for-4 with a run scored) had strong days in the heart of the BlueClaws' lineup.
The BlueClaws (14-24 in second half, 41-66 overall) send lefty Yoel Mecias (1-0, 0.90 ERA) to the bump in the series finale on Tuesday.
Williamsport Crosscutters – Class A-Short Season
The Crosscutters' game against the Batavia Muckdogs was postponed due to rain.
The teams will play a doubleheader on Tuesday.
Righty Mitch Gueller (3-2, 3.25 ERA) will start the first game and righty Brandon Leibrandt (1-0, 0.75 ERA) handles the second for the Crosscutters (21-22).