Phillies Minor League Report: Tyler Viza suffers 15th loss for BlueClaws
Here's how the Phillies' minor league teams fared on Sunday, Aug. 10.
Here's how the Phillies' minor league teams fared on Sunday, Aug. 10:
Lehigh Valley IronPigs – Triple A
The IronPigs couldn't complete a four-game sweep and lost to the Toledo Mud Hens, 6-0, at Fifth Third Field in Toledo, Ohio.
The offense was held to six hits, two each by shortstop Freddy Galvis and designated hitter Russ Canzler, in the loss.
Left-handed starter Greg Smith (8-9, 4.49 ERA) was stuck with the loss as he allowed four runs on seven hits, three walks and a hit batsman over six innings.
The IronPigs (57-65) will travel for a four-game series with the Columbus Clippers. Righty Jeff Manship (0-0, 7.11 ERA) is slated to start the opener on Monday.
Reading Fightin Phils – Double A
The FIghtin Phils were routed by the Altoona Curve, 13-2, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading, Pa.
The loss snapped Reading's six-game winning streak.
Left-handed starter Hoby Milner (7-6, 4.56 ERA) struggled throughout his outing and suffered the loss. Milner was charged with six runs (five earned) on eight hits and a walk in six innings.
Center fielder Aaron Altherr knocked in both runs for Reading. Altherr lifted a sacrifice fly in the first and hit a solo home run, his 12th of the season, in the fourth.
Righty Kyle Simon erased any thoughts of a comeback when he relieved Milner in the seventh. Simon was torched for seven runs (five earned) without retiring a batter.
The Fightin Phils (53-68) have an off day on Monday.
Clearwater Threshers – Class A-Advanced
The Threshers' game against the Brevard County Manatees was postponed due to rain.
The game has been rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on August 22.
Clearwater (21-29 in second half. 38-80 overall) is in fifth place in the Florida State League North, 8 1/2 games back of the first-place Daytona Cubs.
The Threshers will send righty Miguel Nunez (5-7, 4.76 ERA) to the bump in the series finale on Monday.
Lakewood BlueClaws – Class A
The BlueClaws were doubled up by the Delmarva Shorebirds, 6-3, at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood Township, N.J.
Right-handed starter Tyler Viza (3-15, 5.15 ERA) set a new franchise record and extended his league lead in losses. He surrendered two runs on nine hits while striking out seven over six innings. Viza served up a home run in the fourth.
Second baseman Andrew Pullin led the way on offense in the loss, finishing 3-for-5 with three doubles, a run scored and two RBI.
The BlueClaws (19-31 in second half, 46-73 overall) now face a three-game set on the road with the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Southpaw Yoel Mecias (2-1, 1.80 ERA) takes his turn in the rotation in the opener on Monday.
Williamsport Crosscutters – Class A-Short Season
The Crosscutters were edged by the Lowell Spinners, 6-5, at Edward A. LeLacheur Park in Lowell, Mass.
Right-handed starter Mitch Gueller (5-3, 3.68 ERA) was tagged for multiple runs in two separate innings and took the loss. Gueller gave up six runs on nine hits and a walk in 5 1/3 innings.
The Crosscutters couldn't overcome deficits of 3-0 and 6-1, even with the help of 11 hits.
First baseman Rhys Hoskins blasted a two-run home run in the seventh. It was his seventh of the season.
Left fielder Jiandido Tromp (2-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout), second baseman Derek Campbell (2-for-4 with a double and a run scored) and shortstop Emmanuel Marrero (2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI).
The teams will play the rubber match on Monday. The Crosscutters (26-30) have not announced a starting pitcher yet.