Phillies Minor League Report: BlueClaws gets shut out in both ends of doubleheader
Here's how the Phillies' minor league teams fared on Tuesday, August 12.
Here's how the Phillies' minor league teams fared on Tuesday, August 12:
Lehigh Valley IronPigs – Triple A
A six-run fourth inning doomed the IronPigs in a 6-1 loss to the Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park in Columbus, Ohio.
Second baseman Freddy Galvis hit a solo home run in the first inning to give the IronPigs a lead, but that's the only run they would score.
The offense could only muster six hits.
Left-handed starter Jo-Jo Reyes (1-3, 10.45 ERA) blew up in the fourth and suffered the loss. He allowed all six runs on 10 hits and a walk in four innings.
Designated hitter Leandro Castro and center fielder Tony Gwynn Jr. both went 2-for-4 in the loss.
The IronPigs (58-66) hand the ball to righty Sean O'Sullivan (5-9, 4.57 ERA) as the series continues on Wednesday.
Reading Fightin Phils – Double A
The opening game of a three-game series between the Fightin Phils (53-68) and the Harrisburg was postponed due to rain.
The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
Righties Aaron Nola (1-0, 1.80 ERA) and Ryan O'Sullivan (5-7, 3.66 ERA) are slated to make the starts for Reading.
Clearwater Threshers – Class A-Advanced
The Threshers (22-29 in second half, 39-80 overall) were idle on Tuesday.
The team currently occupies fifth place in the Florida State League North, eight games behind the first-place Daytona Cubs in the second half.
Righty Miguel Nunez (5-7, 4.76 ERA) is on tap to start the opener of a home-and-home series with the Dunedin Blue Jays on Wednesday.
Lakewood BlueClaws – Class A
The BlueClaws were shut out in both ends of a doubleheader by the Greensboro Grasshoppers at NewBridge Bank Park in Greensboro, N.C.
In the first game, the BlueClaws suffered a 7-0 drubbing.
Left-handed starter Yoel Mecias (2-2, 3.42 ERA) was knocked around for five runs on eight hits and a walk in 3 2/3 innings to take the loss.
The offense was held to three hits. Second baseman Andrew Pullin (2-for-2 with a walk) was the lone bright spot for Lakewood.
The BlueClaws still couldn't score in the second game and lost. 1-0.
Right-handed starter Jon Prosinski (4-5, 4.00 ERA) was the tough-luck loser as the run he was charge with was unearned. He allowed five hits, a walk and a hit batsman over six innings.
Left fielder Willians Astudillo (2-for-3) and shortstop Malquin Canelo (3-for-3 with a double) combined for five of the offense's seven hits.
The BlueClaws (19-33 in second half, 46-75 overall) will look to avoid a series sweep on Wednesday. Righty Yacksel Rios (5-1, 3.35 ERA) will toe the rubber in the finale.
Williamsport Crosscutters – Class A-Short Season
The Crosscutters (26-31) were unable to begin a three-game set with the Batavia Muckdogs as the opener was postponed due to rain.
The game will be played as a part of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
Righties Feliberto Sanchez (2-6, 6.00 ERA) and Alejandro Arteaga (1-6, 4.85 ERA) are the scheduled starters for Williamsport.