Memphis Ties Springfield In Five Inning Game

The Redbirds on Friday rallied for four runs in the fifth and final inning to a 4-4 draw against Double-A Springfield. Gary Daley started the game, pitching two perfect innings including a strikeout in only 19 pitches. Kevin Thomas followed and struggled significantly in two innings, giving up three runs with five hits and two walks.
Memphis Redbirds Official Site

A short day at the yard for the 'Birds today. Memphis and Double-A Springfield played to a 1-1 tie in a scheduled five-inning game. Pitchers for both sides dominated the morning game with the four Redbirds hurlers fanning nine batters and allowing just three hits.
Memphis Redbirds Official Site

Williamsport Beat Batavia 4-3 In Game Two: Devin Goodwin & Ivan Castro Each 1 RBI; D'Marcus Ingram 2 Hits & Triples

Individual Highlights:
D'Marcus Ingram 2-for-3 with one triple, one walk, and one strikeout.
Devin Goodwin 1-for-4 with one RBI, two strikeouts, and one throwing error.
Alan Ahmady 1-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Ivan Castro 1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.
Luis De La Cruz 1-for-2 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
LaCurtis Mayes One inning, no hits or runs, one walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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The Batavian Doubleheader Post Game

Batavia Beat Williamsport 5-1 In Game One: Deryk Hooker Nice Start; Matt Carpenter & Ryde Rodriguez Each 2 RBIs; Xavier Scruggs Doubles & 1 RBI

Individual Highlights:
Devin Goodwin 2-for-4 with one run.
Matt Carpenter 1-for-2 with two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Xavier Scruggs 1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Ryde Rodriguez 2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs.
Jack Cawley 2-for-3 with one ground into double play, one passed ball, and threw out one runner.
Alan Ahmady 2-for-3 with two runs.
Deryk Hooker Started, Win (1-0), five innings, four hits, one earned run, one walk, and six strikeouts. (g/f:1-7)
Santo Maertz Two innings, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-3)

Rough Outing:
Jairo Martinez 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Beau Riportella 0-for-3 with one strikeout.

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Batavia @ Williamsport Postponed, Doubleheader Scheduled For Monday

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The opening game of a three game set vs. the Batavia Muckdogs was postponed due to rain Sunday night (6-28-09) at Bowman Field.

The game will be made as part of a doubleheader tomorrow (6-29-09) starting at 6:05. Each game will be a 7-inning affair.
Williamsport Crosscutters Official Site Announcement

Batavia Beat Jamestown 9-2: Xavier Scruggs 2-Run HR; Ryde Rodriguez Doubles & 2 RBI; Luis De la Cruz 2 RBIs; Eric Fornataro Nice Start

Individual Highlights:
Ryan Jackson 1-for-5 with one double, one run, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Matt Carpenter 3-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, three runs, and assisted in one double play.
Xavier Scruggs 1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, two run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Ryde Rodriguez 3-for-5 with one double and two RBIs (one w/two-outs).
Jairo Martinez 1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Beau Riportella 2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis De La Cruz 1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and allowed one stolen base.
Eric Fornataro Started, Win (1-0), five innings, one hit, one earned run, two walks, and one strikeout. (g/f:12-2)
Scott Schneider Three innings, one hit, no runs, one walk, and three strikeouts. (g/f:3-3)

Rough Outing:
Daniel Richardson One inning, one hit, one earned run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-0)

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Williamsport Beat Batavia 1-0: Matt Carpenter 2 Hits; Devin Goodwin 2 Walks; Chris Corrigan Pitches 3 Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Matt Carpenter 2-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Niko Vasquez 1-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Devin Goodwin 0-for-1 with two walks, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Hector Alvarez 1-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Tyler Leach Started, Loss (0-1), four innings, three hits, one earned run, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-10)
Chris Corrigan Three innings, two hits, no runs, one walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:3-4)
Josh Squatrito Two innings, one hit, no runs, one walk, and one hit by pitch. (g/f:5-1)

Rough Outing:
Rest of The Team

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The Batavian Post Game

Batavia Beat Williamsport 7-0: Ryde Rodriguez 2 RBIs; Beau Riportella, Ryan Jackson, & Xavier Scruggs 1 RBI Each; Deryk Hooker 4 Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Beau Riportella 0-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, and grounded into one double play.
Ryan Jackson 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Matt Carpenter 3-for-4 with one double and two runs.
Xavier Scruggs 0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, one misssed catch error, and assisted in one double play.
Ryde Rodriguez 1-for-3 with two RBIs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jairo Martinez 1-for-4 with one double, one run, and three strikeouts.
Jack Cawley 1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Devin Goodwin 3-for-4 with one double and one run.
Deryk Hooker Started, four innings, two hits, no runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and four strikeouts. (g/f:2-6)
Tyler Lavigne Win (1-0), four innings, one hit, no runs, and four strikeouts. (g/f:5-3)
Daniel Richardson One inning, no hits or runs, and one hit by pitch. (g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Ivan Castro 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and allowed one stolen base.

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The Batavian Post Game

DG's 10@10: Being & Feeding Brendan Ryan

Back when he actually was a rookie and looked every bit like a rookie, St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Ryan hopped in a taxi outside the team hotel room here in Manhattan and told the cabbie to take him to “the stadium.”

Birdland

Batavia Beat Williamsport 6-5: Jairo Martinez 3 Hits, Doubles, & 1 RBI; Jack Cawley 2 Hits & 1 RBI; Scott Schneider Pitches 3 Hitless & Scoreless In.

Individual Highlights:
Matt Carpenter 2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Xavier Scruggs 2-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, and one stolen base.
Ryde Rodriguez 1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jairo Martinez 3-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Jack Cawley 2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, throwing error, and allowed one stolen base.
Joshua Squatrito One inning, one hit, no runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-0)
Scott Schneider Three innings, no hits or runs, and three strikeouts. (g/f:4-2)
Santo Maertz Win (1-0), one inning, one hit, no runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Ryan Jackson 0-for-5 with two strikeouts and ground into one double play.
Niko Vasquez 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ivan Castro 0-for-4 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Eric Fornataro Started, four innings, seven hits, five earned runs, one hit by pitch, one wild pitch, and four strikeouts. (g/f:6-2)

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The Batavian Post Game

Batavia Muckdogs Opening Day Roster

Last week, I posted a preliminary roster for the Batavia Muckdogs of the New York-Penn League. That roster included 31 players. The official opening club consists of 30 players, which follows.

The Cardinal Nation

Batavia Beat Auburn 5-1: Ryde Rodriguez 3-Run HR; Xavier Scruggs & Luis De La Cruz 1 RBI Each; Mike Blazek Nice Start

Individual Highlights:
Matt Carpenter 2-for-3 with one run, one walk, and was picked off.
Xavier Scruggs 0-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Ryde Rodriguez 2-for-4 with one home run, threre RBIs, and two runs.
Jairo Martinez 2-for-4.
Luis De La Cruz 1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.bat
Mike Blazek Started, Win (1-0), five innings, one hit, one earned run, two walks, and four strikeouts. (g/f:7-3)
Daniel Calhoun Hold (1), three innings, no hits or runs, one walk, and two strikeouts. (g/f:4-3)
LaCurtis Mayes one inning, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Alan Ahmady 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jack Cawley 0-for-2 with one stolen base.

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The Batavian Post Game

Batavia @ Auburn Postponed Due To Rain; Doubleheader Scheduled For July 5

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Auburn Doubledays Official Site Announcement

Quad Cities River Bandits Frustrated With Inconsistency

About the only consistent thing for the Quad-Cities River Bandits during the first half of the Midwest League season has been the team's inconsistency.

Quad-City Times

Quad Cities River Bandits Activate Jon Edwards, Matt Frevert Promoted From Ext S.P.; Jason Buursma Up To Palm Beach; Jairo Martinez Sent Down

Quad-Cities made several roster moves Thursday. Outfielder Jon Edwards (.220) was activated from the disabled list and right-handed pitcher Matt Frevert joined the team from extended spring training. Frevert was 4-0 with a 2.70 ERA last season with Johnson City and Quad-Cities. The pair replaces pitcher Jason Buursma (0-0, 0.77 ERA), promoted to high-A Palm Beach, and outfielder Jairo Martinez (.174), reassigned to short-season Batavia.

Quad-City Times

Cedar Rapids Beat Quad Cities 8-2: Jarred Bogany 3 Hits & 1 RBI; Paul Cruz 1 RBI; Arquimedes Nieto Roughed Up

Individual Highlights:
Alex Castellanos 0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jarred Bogany 3-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Paul Cruz 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Travis Mitchell 1-for-4 with one stolen base.
Andres Rosales Three innings, one hit, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and four strikeouts. (g/f:2-3)
Jason Buursma One inning, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)
Miguel Tapia One inning, one hit, no runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:0-2)

Rough Outing:
Rest of The Team

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Quad Cites River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Quad-City Times Post Game

Clinton Beat Quad Cities 10-9 In 14 Innings: Niko Vasquez 3 RBIs; Frederick Parejo 2 Doubles & 2 RBI; Travis Mitchell 2 RBIs

Individual Highlights:
Alex Castellanos 1-for-7 with one double, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Osvaldo Morales 2-for-6 with one two-out RBI, one run, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.
Jarred Bogany 3-for-4 with three runs, two walks, one stolen base, and one throwing error.
Frederick Parejo 2-for-6 with two doubles, two RBIs, and three runs.
Travis Mitchell 2-for-5 with two RBIs, one run, one sacrifice, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez 2-for-5 with three RBIs, one sac fly, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.
Jairo Martinez 0-for-3 with one RBI.
Jason Buursma Two innings, one hit, no runs, and two strikeouts. (g/f:2-2)
Joel Pichardo Two innings, two hits, no runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:4-1)

Rough Outing:
Brett Lilley 1-for-7 with four strikeouts and one caught stealing.
Paul Cruz 0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Gary Daley Started, five innings, ten hits, four runs (three earned), one walk, two wild pitches, and one strikeout. (g/f:11-3)
Andres Rosales Hold (1), one inning, one hit, one earned run, and one walk. (g/f:3-0)
Scott McGregor Blown Save (1), one inning, three hits, two earned runs, and one walk. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-1)
Miguel Tapia Two innings, one hit, two unearned runs, one walk, two hit by pitches, and three strikeouts. (g/f:1-2)
Ramon Delgado Loss (4-2), one inning, one hit, one earned run, one walk, two wild pitches, and one strikeout. (g/f:0-2)

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Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Quad-City Times Post Game

Quad Cities Beat Burlington 7-5: Charles Cutler 4 Hits, 1 HR, & 3 RBIs; Frederick Parejo 2 RBIs; Jarred Bogany Doubles & 1 RBI; Osvaldo Morales 1 RBI

Individual Highlights:
Alex Castellanos 2-for-4 with three runs, one walk, and two stolen bases.
Charles Cutler 4-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), three runs, one walk, one passed ball, and allowed two stolen bases.
Osvaldo Morales 1-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Jarred Bogany 2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one walk.
Frederick Parejo 1-for-5 with two two-out RBIs, one strikeout, and ground into one double play.
Jairo Martinez 1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Arquimedes Nieto Started, six innings, five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:8-9)
Joel Pichardo Win (1-0), one inning, one hit, no runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-0)
David Carpenter Save (3), one inning, one hit, no runs, two walks, and two strikeouts. (g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
Travis Mitchell 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Ramon Delgado Blown Save (2), one inning, three hits, three runs (one earned), and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)

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Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Quad-City Times Post Game

Quad Cities Beat Burlington 9-3: Brett Lilley & Alex Castellanos Each Double & 2 RBIs; Jairo Martinez 1 RBI; Ramon Delgado 4th Win

Individual Highlights:
Brett Lilley 2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Travis Mitchell 2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Alex Castellanos 2-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, two runs, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Roberto Espinoza 1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, one passed ball, and threw out one runner.
Frederick Parejo 0-for-3 with one run, two walks, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
Jarred Bogany 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one fielding error.
Jairo Martinez 0-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Joel Pichardo One inning, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-0)
David Carpenter One inning, no hits or runs, one walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:0-2)

Rough Outing:
Osvaldo Morales 0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Kevin Thomas Started, 3.1 innings, two hits, two earned runs, two walks, and one wild pitch. (g/f:6-3)
Ramon Delgado Win (4-1), 1.2 innings, four hits, no runs, and two strikeouts. (g/f:2-1)
Jason Buursma Two innings, two hits, one earned run, one wild pitch, and two strikeouts. (g/f:4-0)

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Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Quad-City Times Post Game

Lansing Beat Quad Cities 5-4: Osvaldo Morales Doubles & 2 RBIs; Brett Lilley Doubles & 1 RBI; Jairo Martinez 1 RBI; Scott McGregor K's 6

Individual Highlights:
Brett Lilley 1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and three strikeouts.
Charles Cutler 2-for-5 with one run, allowed one stolen base, and threw one runner out.
Osvaldo Morales 2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and two strikeouts.
Jarred Bogany 2-for-5 with one run and three strikeouts.
Jairo Martinez 1-for-4 with one RBI, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.
Frederick Parejo 2-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and two outfield assists.

Rough Outing:
Paul Cruz 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez 0-for-4.
Travis Mitchell 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Scott McGregor Started, five innings, seven hits, three earned runs, one hit by pitch, and six strikeouts. (p-s:4-3)
Arquimedes Nieto Blown Save (2), Loss (1-4), three innings, three hits, two earned runs, one hit by pitch, and three strikeouts. (g/f:3-1)

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Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Quad-City Times Post Game

Lansing Beat Quad Cities 6-2: Charles Culter Solo HR; Jareed Bogany Triples; Hector Cardenas Pitches 5 Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Alex Castellanos 2-for-5 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Charles Cutler 2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Jairo Martinez 1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Jarred Bogany 1-for-4 with one triple and one run.
Frederick Parejo 0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Hector Cardenas Started, five innings, four hits, no runs, one walk, and five strikeouts. (g/f:4-5)
Jason Buursma One inning, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Brett Lilley 0-for-5 with three strikeouts.
Osvaldo Morales 0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Niko Vasquez 0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Andres Rosales Blown Save (1), Loss (2-4), one inning, three hits, five earned runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)
Ramon Delgado One inning, three hits, and one earned run. (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-2)

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Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game