Showing posts with label Paul Salazar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Paul Salazar. Show all posts

Saturday, August 26, 2017

Princeton Beat Johnson City 12-2: Walker Robbins Hits A Solo Home Run; Carlos Rodriguez Walks & Drives In One Run; Imeldo Diaz Singles & Walks

Individual Highlights:
Imeldo Diaz started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Alexis Wilson started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks.
Carlos Rodriguez started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, two strikeouts, two fielding errors, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Walker Robbins started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Thomas St. Clair entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:5-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Carlos Talavera started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis Bandes started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Starlin Balbuena started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Edwar Ramirez started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed nine hits, five earned runs, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (3-7).  (p-s:63-40)(g/f:3-5)
Will Changarotty entered in the fourth and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, one walk, and one balk.  (p-s:41-28)(g/f:7-2)(ir-s:1-1)
Paul Salazar entered in the eighth and pitched to nine batters.  He allowed one hit, six runs (one earned), one home run, five walks, and threw four wild pitches.  (p-s:33-10)(g/f:1-1)

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Monday, August 21, 2017

Elizabethton Beat Johnson City 8-1: Brady Whalen Hits A Solo Home Run; Jake Dahlberg Retires One Batter & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base; Carlos Talavera Singles Twice

Individual Highlights:
Irving Lopez started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, two fielding errors, and assisted in two double plays.
Chase Pinder started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Alexis Wilson started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-4, one passed ball, and picked one runner off.
Brady Whalen started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one caught stealing.
Imeldo Diaz started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in three double plays.
Carlos Talavera started in right field and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jake Dahlberg entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:3-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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Johnson City Official Site Post Game

Friday, August 18, 2017

Johnson City Beat Bluefield 10-5: Alexis Wilson Collects Two Doubles, One Walk, & Four RBIs; Irving Lopez Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Brett Seeburger Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning

Individual Highlights:
Irving Lopez started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Chase Pinder started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with two runs and two strikeouts.
Brady Whalen started at third base and batted third.  0-for-6 with one two-out RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and one throwing error.
Alexis Wilson started at catcher and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, four RBIs (three w/two-outs), one walk, and one sac fly.
Carlos Rodriguez started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Walker Robbins started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Starlin Balbuena started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting eighth.  1-for-5 with two runs and three strikeouts.
Carlos Talavera started in right field and moved to center, batting ninth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Brett Seeburger entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Stanley Espinal entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Zach Prendergast started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck six out for the winning decision (3-0).  (p-s:87-62)(g/f:5-0)
Paul Salazar entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (p-s:38-24)(g/f:3-0)
Will Changarotty entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-14)

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Saturday, August 12, 2017

Johnson City Beat Elizabethton 12-5: Julio Rodriguez Singles, Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Five Runs; Carlos Rodriguez Singles & Knocks In Two Runs; Imeldo Diaz Collects Four Singles & One RBI

Individual Highlights:
Irving Lopez started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-6 with two runs.
Chase Pinder started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, two runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Wadye Ynfante started in left field and batted third.  0-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one run, two walks, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Julio Rodriguez started at catcher and moved to first base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, five RBIs (two w/two-outs), two runs, and one walk.
Luis Bandes started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Brady Whalen started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, three runs, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Imeldo Diaz started at shortstop and batted seventh.  4-for-5 with one RBI.
Carlos Talavera started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and three strikeouts.
Carlos Rodriguez started at first base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Zach Prendergast started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (3-0).  (p-s:79-55)(g/f:5-7)
Thomas St. Clair entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-10)(g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
Stanley Espinal entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Paul Salazar entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:39-21)(g/f:2-1)
Fabian Blanco entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:25-14)(g/f:1-0)

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Johnson City Official Site Post Game
Johnson City Press Post Game

Sunday, August 6, 2017

Johnson City Beat Kingsport 7-2: Luis Bandes Singles & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Zach Prendergast Strikes Out Seven & Allows One Run Over Four Innings; Carlos Talavera Collects Three Singles & One RBI

Individual Highlights:
Chase Pinder started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Julio Rodriguez started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and threw out one base runner.
Luis Bandes started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, and one run.
Stanley Espinal started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Carlos Talavera started in right field and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one outfield assist.
J.D. Murders started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and one fielding error.
Walker Robbins started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one walk.
Zach Prendergast started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, one unearned run, two walks, and struck seven out.  (p-s:82-55)(g/f:2-1)
Jake Dahlberg entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:33-23)(g/f:2-1)

Rough Outing:
Delvin Perez started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Starlin Balbuena entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Paul Salazar entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, three walks, one balk, and struck one out.  (p-s:37-20)(g/f:0-1)
Thomas St. Clair entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-1)

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Johnson City Official Site Post Game
Johnson City Press Post Game

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Pulaski Beat Johnson City 6-5: Imeldo Diaz Hits A Two-Run Homer; Carlos Talavera Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run; Brett Seeburger Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings For The Hold

Individual Highlights:
Carlos Talavera started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and one outfield assist.
Delvin Perez started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Luis Bandes started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Carlos Rodriguez started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.
Imeldo Diaz started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Paul Salazar entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and one pickoff error.  (p-s:28-12)(g/f:2-2)
Brett Seeburger entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out for the hold (1).  (p-s:35-28)(g/f:0-2)
Fabian Blanco entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (3).  (p-s:21-12)

Rough Outing:
Walker Robbins started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Jacob Schlesener started and pitched seven batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, two walks, threw two wild pitches, one balk, and struck one out.  (p-s:35-15)(g/f:1-0)
Jacob Patterson entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), one home run, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:24-16)(g/f:1-0)

Saturday, June 24, 2017

Johnson City Beat Bristol 11-5: Luis Bandes Singles, Doubles Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Brady Whalen Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs; Jacob Patterson Strikes Out Two & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Starlin Balbuena started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, one walk, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Brady Whalen started at third base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Julio Rodriguez started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, two runs, one throwing error, one passed ball, and threw out one of three base runners.
Luis Bandes started at first base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jonathan Rivera started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Wood Myers started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Chase Pinder started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Edwar Ramirez started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, two runs (one earned), three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:92-56)(g/f:4-1)
Champ Rowland entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:18-11)
Jacob Patterson entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:17-10)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Paul Salazar entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, two walks, and one balk.  (p-s:8-0)
Thomas St Clair entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:23-16)(ir-s:2-1)
Evan Guillory entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:24-19)(g/f:0-1)

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Johnson City Official Site Post Game
Johnson City Press Post Game

Sunday, July 17, 2016

GCL: Nationals Beat Cardinals 9-3: Dylan Carlson Doubles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Carlos Rodriguez Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Jonathan Murders Singles & Knocks In One Run

Individual Highlights:
Delvin Perez 1-for-5 with one double, one run, two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Dylan Carlson 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Hunter Newman 2-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Dennis Ortega 1-for-3 with one double.
Carlos Rodriguez 2-for-2 with one RBI.
Starlin Balbuena 2-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Jonathan Murders 1-for-5 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.
Edwin Figuera 3-for-4 with one strikeout.

Rough Outing:
Brady Whalen 0-for-2 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Irving Wilson 0-for-2 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Alvaro Seijas started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the losing decision (2-1).  (g/f:5-7)
Champ Rowland entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)
Paul Salazar entered in the eighth and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.
Robert Calvano entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

GCL: Nationals Beat Cardinals 8-1: Edwin Figuera Singles & Drives In One Run; Colton Thomson Pitches One Scoreless Inning; Dylan Carlson Doubles & Walks

Individual Highlights:
Dylan Carlson 1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.
Dennis Ortega 2-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, and threw out one of two base runners.
Edwin Figuera 1-for-4 with one RBI, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Colton Thomson entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
Carlos Rodriguez 0-for-4 at the plate.
Starlin Balbuena 0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Walker Robbins 0-for-4 at the plate.
Carlos Talavera 0-for-3 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Franyel Casadilla started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed nine hits, six runs (five earned), two walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:4-1)
Paul Salazar entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-0)

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Saturday, July 2, 2016

GCL: Nationals Beat Cardinals 17-0: Dennis Ortega Singles & Walks; Delvin Perez, Dylan Carlson, & Luis Flores Each Single

Individual Highlights:
Delvin Perez 1-for-4 with one strikeout and two throwing errors.
Edwin Figuera 0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Dylan Carlson 1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Walker Robbins 0-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.
Dennis Ortega 1-for-3 with one walk and allowed one stolen base.
Luis Flores 1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Brady Whalen 0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

GCL: Cardinals Beat Marlins 12-11: Stefan Trosclair Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Andy Young Singles, Doubles, Triples, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs; Robbie Gordon Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Edwin Figuera 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one walk, one caught stealing, and one throwing error.
Dylan Carlson 0-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Stefan Trosclair 2-for-5 with one double, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), and one strikeout.
Dennis Ortega 2-for-4 with two runs, one walk, threw out one of two base runners, and picked one base runner off.
Sanel Rosendo 2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Andy Young 3-for-4 with one double, one triple, two RBIs, three runs, and one walk.
Brady Whalen 0-for-2 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, one sac fly, and one fielding error.
Irving Wilson 1-for-1 with one RBI.
Anthony Ciavarella entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-2)
Robbie Gordon entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Starlin Balbuena 0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and was picked off.
Mike O'Reilly started and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-3)
Paul Salazar entered in the fifth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, five runs (four earned), and three walks.
Colton Thomson entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-3)
Silas Bohannan entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, and one walk for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:1-2)

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Saturday, June 25, 2016

GCL: Cardinals Beat Mets 5-3: Stefan Trosclair Hits A Two-Run Homer; Juan Alvarez Strikes Out Six Over Four & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Starlin Balbuena Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs

Individual Highlights:
Delvin Perez 2-for-3 with one run, two walks, and two stolen bases.
Starlin Balbuena 2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), and two strikeouts.
Irving Wilson 1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and picked one base runner off.
Stefan Trosclair 1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Juan Alvarez started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, one walk, and struck six out.  (g/f:1-5)
Franyel Casadilla entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)
Mike O'Reilly entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).
Robbie Gordon entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and threw two wild pitches for the save (1).  (g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Hunter Newman 0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Paul Salazar entered in the fifth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, three walks, and struck one out.  (ir-s:2-0)
Jonathan Mulford entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk for the hold (1).  (g/f:2-0)

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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Harrison Bader Has Been Breakout Star From Cardinals 2015 Draft Class

As this year’s draft selections by the Cardinals begin to settle into the opening assignments of their professional careers, what has happened in the last 12 months to the class of 2015?

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Thursday, July 23, 2015

GCL: Cardinals Beat Nationals 5-4: Bladimil Franco Walks & Knocks In Two Runs; Ian Oxnevad Strikes Out Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings; Carlos Torres Hits A Solo Home Run & Earns The Save

Individual Highlights:
Nick Plummer 1-for-4 with two runs, one hit by pitch, two stolen bases, and one strikeout.
Allen Cordoba 2-for-4 with one run, one walk, an assisted in one double play.
Luis Bandes 1-for-4 with two RBIs, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Bladimil Franco 0-for-3 with two RBIs and one walk.
Carlos Torres 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.  Took over as pitcher in the ninth and tossed one scoreless innings allowing one hit for the save (1).  (g/f:2-1)
Ian Oxnevad started and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:4-2)
Jordan DeLorenzo entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out for the hold (1).  (g/f:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Bryce Denton 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Paul Salazar entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)
Steven Farinaro entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, three walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-2)

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Saturday, July 18, 2015

GCL: Nationals Beat Cardinals 14-4 In Completion Of 7-7-15 Game: Bladimil Franco Collects Three Singles & Two RBIs; Bryce Denton Singles & Drives In One Run; Joshua Lopez Knocks In One Run

Individual Highlights:
Nick Plummer 1-for-4 with two runs and one walk.
Allen Cordoba 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one hit  by pitch, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Bandes 1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Bladimil Franco 3-for-4 with two RBIs.
Joshua Lopez 0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Bryce Denton 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one fielding error, and one unassisted double play.
Stephen Zavala 1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Rough Outing:
Andrew Brodbeck 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Dylan Tice 0-for-2 at the plate.
Estarlin Arias started and pitched four innings.  He allowed nine hits, eight runs (four earned), one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-1).  (g/f:5-1)
Paul Salazar entered in the fifth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, two walks, threw two wild pitches, and one balk.  (g/f:1-0)
Brady Bowen entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw on wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)
Steven Farinaro entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-4)

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Monday, July 6, 2015

Paul Salazar Hopes To Make Most Of Shot, Assigned To Short-Season Rookie-Level Gulf Coast League

First Paul Salazar signed a national letter of intent to play college baseball. Then he won a high school state championship.

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