Game 105 - Norfolk Tides @ Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees

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Good afternoon Yankee fans. Josh Horton here at PNC Field for tonight's game between the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees and the Norfolk Tides.

 The Yankees were victorious by a score of 4-2 in the series opener yesterday. The Yankees will look to build off of last night's win. Right hander David Phelps will get the nod for the Yankees. While southpaw Troy Patton will take the hill for the Tides.

Weather - It is another beautiful day in Moosic, PA. The sun is shining and there isn't a threatening cloud in the sky. It is a little warmer than yesterday. There is a 40% chance of precipitation tonight, but according to www.weather.com the thunderstorms won't be rolling in until late tonight. They should have no problem playing the full nine innings tonight.

Today's Pitchers:

David Phelps (SWB) - Phelps has been a great asset to the Yankee starting rotation. He has started four games so far this season since being called up from double-A Trenton. The Notre Dame graduate has compiled a record of 1-1 with a 2.38 earned run average. His last start at PNC Field came against the Toledo Mud Hens. He went six innings allowing seven hits and three runs (two earned) and struck out ten. According to Baseball America, Phelps is the 25th best prospect in the Yankee organization.

Troy Patton (NOR) - Patton has struggled a bit this season. In 19 starts this season, Patton has a record of 6-9 with an earned run average of 4.72. Patton is coming off of one of his better starts of the year. On July 23rd in Lehigh Valley, Patton threw four innings of shutout baseball. He allowed just two hits an struck out four. Patton has been around a while and has even reached the major leagues while with the Astros organization. In three appearances with the Astros, Patton was 0-2 with an earned run average of 3.55. Baseball America ranks Patton the 14th best prospect in the Orioles organization.

Hot 'n Cold

Chad Tracy - Tracy is on fire. In his last five games he is hitting .421 with eight hits, two homers and five RBI.

Eric Bruntlett - Bruntlett has struggled in his last four games. In his last 17 at bats with three hits and no homers or RBI.

Tonight's lineup 

Tides (49-56)

Matt Angle CF
Robert Andino SS
Jeff Salazar LF
Josh Bell 3B
Nolan Reimold DH
Rhyne Hughes RF
Brandon Snyder 1B
Craig Tatum C
Paco Figueroa 2B
Troy Patton LHP

Yankees (60-44)

Kevin Russo LF
Eric Bruntlett 3B
Eduardo Nunez SS
Chad Tracy 1B
Jesus Montero C
Jorge Vazquez DH
Chad Huffman RF
Reegie Corona 2B
Reid Gorecki CF
Zach McAllister RHP

In the International League North - The Yankees extended their lead in the IL North to 6.0 games last night. Syracuse continued their losing streak last night. The Chiefs lost 8-5 to Indianapolis last night, so there losing streak is now at seven games. 

Update 7:24 - The Yankees are down 2-0 in the top of the first. Josh Bell singled in Robert Andino and Jeff Salizar scored on a Nolan Reimold double.

Update 7:36 - Eric Bruntlett doubled in Kevin Russo. Russo scored from first after leading off the game with a line drive single to right. The score is 2-1 in favor of the Tides after one inning. 

Update 8:01 - David Phelps is struggling tonight. Jeff Salazar led off the inning with a double off the wall in right center and Josh Bell then hit a two run homer over the video board in right center field. In the very next at bat, Nolan Reimold crushed a homer to left field. The Tides now lead the Yankees by a score of 5-1 after 3 1/2 innings. Kei Igawa warming in the Yankee pen.

Update 8:06 - Troy Patton has really settled down. The Yankees are struggling to get base runners. 

Update 8:08 - David Phelps night is over. Kei Igawa in in relief. Phelps allowed five runs on seven hits in just 3 innings.

Update 8:13 - Kei Igawa throws a scoreless inning. Reid Gorecki made a fantastic full extension diving catch in center field to end the inning. 

Update 8:32 - Brandon Snyder doubled in Rhyne Hughes and Nolan Reimold. The score is now 7-1 Norfolk after 5 1/2 innings.

Update 9:01 - Chad Huffman just singled in Chad Tracy. 7-3 Tides in the bottom of the sixth. 

Update 9:05 - Pat Egan has come in to relieve Troy Patton after 5 2/3 innings. Patton allowed three runs on eight hits.

Update 9:08 - Kevin Russo just singled in Chad Huffman. The score is now 7-4 in favor of the Tides.

Update 9:10 - Mark Melancon has come in to relieve Kei Igawa. Igawa pitched three innings allowing four hits and two runs. 

Update 9:43 - Sorry it took so long, but the Tides extended their lead to 8-4 in the top of the seventh. Rhyne Hughes singled in Josh Bell. Zack Segovia pitched a scoreless eighth for the Yankees. Frank Mata now pitching for the Tides in the eighth.

Update 9:57 - Kevin Russo singled in Eric Bruntlett and the Yankees are now down just 8-5. Bases are loaded two out and Eduardo Nunez at the plate. My labtop may die and I do not have my chord. I will do a recap as soon as I get home. Sorry everyone.

Recap - It's 11:31 pm and I will admit I have been home for about a half hour, but needed to eat something. I am sorry to report that the Yankees did not come back and win the game against the Tides. 

The Yankees made things interesting in the bottom half of the ninth. With one out, Jesus Montero drew a walk. Jorge Vazquez singled moving Montero to third. Huffman then singled in Montero from second and the Yankees were down just 8-6. But, that was as close as the Yankees would come. Reid Gorecki struck out swinging to end the game and leave Yankee runners on second and third base.

FINAL                R  H  E  

SWB (60-45)     6  14   0  

NOR (50-56)     8  14   0 

WP - Troy Patton (7-9, 4.80)

LP -   David Phelps (1-2, 3.86)

Once again, I apologize for forgetting my laptop chord. I will not be blogging the final two games of the series due to a trip to North Carolina. If anything major happens, I will do my best to inform all of you. Thanks for joining me tonight. Have a great night everyone. 

-Josh

                                                             

Game 104 - Norfolk Tides @ Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees

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(Rod Carew chatting with Butch Wynegar before yesterday's game in Rochester.)

Good evening Yankee fans. Josh Horton here at PNC Field for tonight's series opener against the Toledo Mud Hens. The Yankees look to build off their two game winning streak.

In the International League North - The Yankees are now 5.0 games ahead of the second place Syracuse Chiefs. The Chiefs have lost six in a row and are now just one game ahead of the Louisville Bats for the wild card spot in the 2010 playoffs. 

Tonight's Lineups 

Tides (49-55)

Matt Angle CF
Robert Andino SS
Michael Aubrey DH
Josh Bell 
Nolan Reimold
Rhyne Hughes
Brandon Snyder
Michael Hernandez
Paco Figueroa
Zach Britton LHP

Yankees (59-44)

Kevin Russo LF
Eric Bruntlett 3B
Eduardo Nunez SS
Chad Tracy 1B
Jesus Montero C
Jorge Vazquez DH
Chad Huffman RF
Reegie Corona 2B
Greg Golson CF
Zach McAllister RHP

Weather - It is a picture perfect day in Moosic, PA. The sun is shining and the temperature is perfect for a ballgame. The forecast for tonight is clear with temperatures dipping down to 62 degrees. Much like the weather we had yesterday in Rochester.

Today's Pitchers 

"Battle of the Zach's"

Zach McAllister (SWB) - McAllister has really struggled in his last three starts. His last win came on July 3rd against the Syracuse Chiefs. In his last three starts, Zach has allowed 13 earned runs and 27 hits in 11.1 innings. 

Zach Britton - Britton is the number three prospect in the Orioles organization. In his four starts with the Tides, Zach has compiled a record of 1-1 with a 2.05 earned run average. In his last outing, Britton gave up six hits and two runs against the Syracuse Chiefs on July 22nd. 

Hot 'n Cold 

Reid Gorecki - Gorecki is batting .417 in his last three games. In 12 at bats, Gorecki has five hits and one RBI.

Greg Golson - Golson is batting just .133 in his last four games. In 15 at bats, he has just two hits and zero RBI.

Early Bird Gets the Worm

The Yankees split their last series in Rochester. In the two games they won, they scored first. The Yankees are an International League leading, 38-9 when they get on the board first.

Home Sweet Home

The Yankees are 35-19 at PNC Field this season. The only team with a better home record is the Durham Bulls. The Bulls are 37-18 at home in the 2010 season.

"Miles"tone

Dave Miley has accumulated 1,497 in his 21 seasons as a minor league manager. In his first three seasons as Yankee manager, Miley has a record of 312-218.

32 down six to go

Jonathan Albaladejo picked up his 32nd save last night in Rochester. He is now just six shy of the International League record for saves in a single season set by Matt Whiteside of the 2004 Richmond Braves.

Update 7:18 - Josh Bell just crushed a solo homer over the advertising boards in right field. It was a shot. 1-0 Tides in the top half of the second. 

Update 7:39 - 2-1 Yankees. Chad Huffman and Chad Tracy just scored on a single to center field off the bat of Reegie Corona. Greg Golson is at the plate and there are two outs in the bottom of the second. 

Update 7:47 - Zach McAllister just allowed his second home run of the game. This time, it came off the bat of Robert Andino. Tie ball game. 

Update 8:37 - McAllister has settled down a bit after allowing the two homers. He pitched a scoreless fourth and a scoreless fifth. Britton also settled down. He pitched three straight scoreless innings after allowing the two runs in the second. Still tied 2-2 after 5 1/2. 

Update 9:00 - Still 2-2..Both pitchers still on the mound. 

Update 9:05 - Zach Britton's night is over. Cla Meredith is in to relieve Britton. 

Update 9:15 - Zach McAllister's night is over after six innings. McAllister allowed two runs on eight hits. Eric Wordekemper is now in for the Yankees.

Update 9:30 - Chad Tracy just blasted a two run home run to right field. Eduardo Nunez scored on the Tracy homer. 4-2 Yankees after seven innings of play at PNC Field.

Update 9:37 - Royce Ring the Yankees "situational pitcher" is in to relieve Eric Wordekemper. Ring comes in with one out and nobody on base in the top of the eighth inning. Also Jonathan Albaladejo is warming in the pen. 

Update 9:53 - Ring allowed a leadoff single, so Miley went to the pen and Jonathan Albaladejo got out of the inning. Alby looking for a five out save. 

Update 10:06 - Diving play by Reegie Corona ends the game. Yankees win 4-2.

FINAL                R  H  E  

SWB (60-44)     4  8   0  

NOR (49-56)     2  9   0 

WP - Eric Wordekemper (1-0, 3.31)

LP -    Cla Meredith (1-1, 8.82)

Thanks for joining me for tonight's 4-2 Yankee win. I will be back blogging tomorrow for the second game of the Yankees four game series with Tides. Game time is 7:05. Have a good night everyone.

-Josh

 





Game 103 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees @ Rochester Red WIngs

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(Kodak World Headquarters, downtown Rochester, NY. Photo courtesy of Google Images)

Good afternoon Yankee fans. Josh Horton here in Rochester. Thank you for joining me for tonight's 7:05 game between the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees and the Rochester Red Wings. Tonight's contest will conclude the Yankees four game road trip in Rochester.

 After dropping the first two games of the series, the Yankees are looking to build off of last night's win and avoid losing the series. As for the Red Wings, they are looking to win today and win their first home series of the season. 

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(A few players from the vintage baseball game before tonight's game)

Weather - Another perfect day for baseball in downtown Rochester, NY. It is currently 79 degrees and the sun is shining. A bit warmer than yesterday, but still a very nice day. Temperatures are expected to dip down to the low 60's as the night progresses. 

Tonight's pitchers

Tim Redding (SWB) - Redding grew up in Rochester, NY, so he will get the opportunity to pitch in his hometown tonight. Since joining the Yankees on June 3rd, he has compiled a record of 5-4 with a 2.93 earned run average. He was terrific in his last start on July 21st against the Gwinnett Braves. The right hander went eight innings allowing just 3 hits and one unearned run. 

Glen Perkins (ROC) - Perkins has compiled the most innings of any Red Wing pitcher this season. But, he hasn't exactly been the best pitcher on the staff. In his twenty starts this season, Perkins has a 4-8 record with a 6.59 earned run average. Perkins won his last outing against Buffalo on July 21st. He held the Bisons to just two runs (one earned) and pitched seven innings. 

Tonight's Linup

Red Wings (39-64)

Brandon Roberts CF
Trevor Plouffe SS
Brian Dinkelman LF
Brendan Harris 3B
Dustin Martin RF
Wilson Ramos C
Jacque Jones DH
D'Angelo Jimenez 2B
Brock Peterson 1B
RHP Glen Perkins

Yankees (58-44)

Kevin Russo LF
Reid Gorecki RF
Eric Bruntlett SS
Chad Tracy 3B
Jorge Vazquez 1B
Chad Huffman DH
Reegie Corona 2B
Greg Golson CF
Chad Moeller C 
RHP Tim Redding

Hot 'n Cold

Chad Tracy has been on fire. In his past five games, he is hitting .294 with one homer and three RBI. He had a big RBI double in last night's game and has been providing some steady offensive production in the clean up spot. 

Eric Bruntlett has been struggling as of late. In his past five games, he is hitting just .133 with no homers and no RBI's. He is back in the lineup today batting in the three hole playing short stop. 

Eduardo Nunez is getting a day off today. Nunez has played in 99 of the teams 102 games so far this season. The only player to have played in more games than Nunez this season is Reegie Corona with 100 out of the 102. 

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(One of the players from the vintage baseball game getting ready to hit.)

Update 7:08 - Were underway here in Rochester. Rod Carew threw out the first pitch here at Frontier Field. I will post a picture shortly. 

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(Rod Carew talks with Jacque Jones after throwing out the first pitch.)

Update 7:08 - Were underway in Rochester. 

Update 7:35 - Scoreless after two innings. Both Perkins and Redding pitching well. 

Update 7:59 - The Yankees are on the board. Eric Bruntlett just scored from second on a single to left field off the bat of Chad Tracy. Tracy does not get an RBI because, Bruntlett went home after Red Wings left fielder, Brian Dinkelman couldn't field the ball cleanly. The Yankees lead 1-0 after 3 1/2 innings. 

Update 8:36 - Still 1-0 here at Frontier Field. Perkins and Redding dealing and its a true battle on the bump tonight. 

Update 9:07 - Tim Redding is scoreless through seven innings. He just worked himself out of a jam. With runners on second and third, Redding got Jacque Jones to pop out to Reegie Corona at second base. Yankees still lead 1-0 after 7 1/2.

Glen Perkins night is done. Final Line: 7 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K's. Tim Lahhey will be the new pitcher for the Red Wings.

Update 9:19 - Jorge Vazquez just doubled in Reid Gorecki and Chad Tracy. The Yankees now lead 3-0 in the top half of the eighth. 

Update 9:36 - Tim Redding's night is over. He pitched eight terrific innings allowing just five hits and striking out eight. Jonathan Albaladejo is in to try and close it out for the Yankees.

Update 9:44 - Yankees win 3-0. Tim Redding with the win...Albaladejo with the save.

FINAL                R  H  E  

SWB (59-44)     3   9   1  

ROC (39-64)     0   5    1 

WP - Tim Redding (6-4, 2.62)

LP -  Glen Perkins  (4-9, 6.24)

Thanks for joining me for tonight's 3-0 win. We will travel back home to Scranton, PA for tomorrow night's 7:05 showdown with the Norfolk Tides. Have a great night.

-Josh

Game 102 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees @ Rochester Red WIngs

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(If you are ever in the Rochester Area make sure you eat at the Dinosaur BBQ! Some of the best food I have ever had...Photo courtesy of Google Images)

Good afternoon everyone this is Josh Horton filling in for Mike Vander Woude for tonight's 6:05 game in Rochester.

Weather - It is a gorgeous day in Rochester, NY. The sun is shining and there is nice breeze. The forecast for tonight is clear skies with temperatures dipping down to 61 degrees. Should be a beautiful night for baseball.

Today's Pitchers:

Ivan Nova (SWB) - Nova has been the ace of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre pitching staff this season. He is the team leader in wins this season with a record of 8-2 and an earned run average of 3.06. Nova is also the team leader in strikeouts this season with 84. In his last outing against the Gwinnett Braves, Nova picked up a win and went eight innings allowing just five hits and one run.

Anthony Swarzak (ROC) - Swarzak has struggled this year for the Wings. He is 2-7 with an earned run average of 5.71. Swarzak started three games against the Yankees this season and is 0-2 with a 7.53 ERA. His last outing. His last two outing have been pretty good. He threw five shutout innings against Indianapolis on July 15th. Swarzak also pitched very well in a loss to Buffalo on July 20th. He went seven innings allowing just one run on six hits. 

Hot 'n Cold

Jorge Vazquez has been destroying Red Wings pitchers as of late. In nine games against Rochester, Vazquez is hitting .325 with 4 doubles, 5 homers and a ******** 15 RBI. His slugging percentage against the Wings this season is .800.

Chad Huffman has struggled since returning to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. In his last six games with the team, Huffman is hitting just .125 with just 3 hits and 0 RBI.

Alby is back..

Jonathan Albaladejo was optioned back to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday to make room for Sergio Mitre in New York. He caught up with the team in Rochester at about 9:40 last night and went right out to the bullpen.

Looking to get back on track..

The Yankees current losing streak is four games. Before this losing skid, the Yankees have never lost more than three games in a row.

Today's Linup

Red Wings (39-63)
Dustin Martin CF
Trevor Plouffe SS
Jacque Jones LF
D'Angelo Jimenez 2B
Brian Dinkelman RF
Brendan Harris 3B
Wilson Ramos C
Matt Macri DH
Brock Peterson 1B
RHP Anthony Swarzak

Yankees (57-44)

Kevin Russo LF
Reid Gorecki CF
Eduardo Nunez SS
Chad Tracy DH
Jorge Vazquez 1B
Eric Bruntlett 3B
Chad Huffman RF
Reegie Corona 2B
Chad Moeller C
RHP Ivan Nova

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(Former Yankee, Jeff Nelson signing autographs at Frontier Field.)

Update 6:36 - The Yankees are on the board. With two outs in the top of the second, Chad Moeller just hit a two RBI single to left field. Chad Huffman and Reegie Corona scored on the play. 

Update 7:12 - Chad Moeller does it again...With the bases loaded and one out in the top of the fourth, Chad Moeller singled to right allowing Eric Bruntlett and Chad Huffman to score. Huffman scored on an error by Wings center fielder Dustin Martin. 4-0 Yankees.

Update 7:14 - Kevin Russo just singled in Corona and Gorecki doubled in Moeller.  6-0 Yankees. Also, Brad Hennessey is now in the game to relieve Anthony Swarzak.

Update 7:30 - Brian Dinkelman just singled in Trevor Plouffe 6-1 Yankees.

Update 7:59 - Chad Tracy just crushed an RBI double to right to score Reid Gorecki...7-1 Yankees. Nova dealing tonight on the bump for the Yankees.

Update 8:12 - Brendan Harris just hit a sacrifice fly to center field. Jacque Jones scored on the play. 7-2 Yankees in the bottom of the sixth. 

Update 8:33 - Ivan Nova's night is over after 6.1 innings. Southpaw, Royce Ring is on the hill in relief.

Update 8:42 - Final line on Nova: 6.1 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K's

Update 9:07 - Scary moment here in Rochester. Chad Huffman just hit his face off of a gate in right field. He appears to be OK.

Update 9:13 - Mark Melancon has pitched the eighth and is still in in the ninth. 

Update 9:16 - Yankees win 7-2. 

FINAL                R  H  E  

SWB (57-44)     7   16   1  

ROC (39-63)      2   8    2 

WP - Ivan Nova (9-2, 2.97)

LP - Anthony Swarzak (2-8, 6.22)

Thanks for joining me for tonight't 7-2 victory over the Red Wings. I will be back blogging tomorrow night in Rochester for the final game of the series. Game time is 7:05. Goodnight everyone.

-Josh

Game 101 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees @ Rochester Red WIngs

Rain, Rain Go Away

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Good evening everyone, this is Josh Horton filling in for Mike Vander Woude for tonight's 7:05 game against the Rochester Red Wings. 

Weather - It is currently 4:30 and the skies have opened up. The tarp is on the field as you can see in the photo I took just before the rain started. The forecast does not look to promising. According to the weather channel, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm it will be just cloudy, no rain. But, from 8:00 on is a different story. There is an 80% chance of thunderstorms into the night. Hopefully, the forecast changes and the Yankees and Red Wings will be able to get the game in.

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(As I was roaming around the Frontier Field concourse last night, I saw this horse made entirely out of baseball gloves. I figured I would share.)
Red Wings
Dustin Martin CF
Trevor Plouffe SS
Jacque Jones LF
Jose Morales DH
Brian Dinkelman RF
Brendan Harris 3B
D'Angelo Jimenez 2B
Wilson Ramos C
Brock Peterson 1B
RHP David Bromberg

Yankees

Kevin Russo LF
Reegie Corona 2B
Eduardo Nunez SS
Chad Tracy 3B
Jesus Montero C
Jorge Vazquez 1B
Chad Huffman DH
Eric Bruntlett RF
Greg Golson CF
RHP Jason Hirsh

Today's Pitching Matchup: 

Tall order for hitters today: Hirsh (6'8) Bromberg (6'5)

Jason Hirsh RHP (SWB)  - Hirsh has compiled a record of 5-6 with an earned run average of 4.28. Hirsh began the season as a starter then moved to the bullpen and is now back in the rotation. He started 13 games and came out of the bullpen in seven games. Hirsh's last start came on July 16th against the Toledo Mud Hens. He allowed four runs and two homers. The one thing that has plagued Jason Hirsh all year has been allowing to many homers (13). 

David Bromberg RHP (ROC) - Bromberg has a record of 0-1 and 4.50 earned run average with the Red Wings this season.  He was called up from New Britain on July 19th. He was 5-5 with a 3.62 in New Britain. In his debut with the Red Wings against Buffalo, Bromberg pitched six innings allowing three runs on five hits. He struck out seven Bisons and walked just one. 

Weather Update 5:51 - It is absolutely pouring here in Rochester. People in the press box say the rain should stop at 6:30.

Albaladejo Update 5:53 - Just went down to the clubhouse and I found out that Jonathan Albaladejo will rejoin the team tomorrow in Rochester.

Update 6:28 - It was just announced that tonight's game will begin in rain delay. Approximate start time is 7:15-7:30. The grounds crew here at Frontier field is working hard to get all of the water off of the tarp.

Update 6:48 - Tonight's game will begin at 7:35.

Update 7:08 - Tarp going back on the field. Supposed to be 15 more minutes of rain on the way. No new start time.

Update 8:04: Game on...First pitch 8:04 Game time temp...70 degrees....59 minute rain delay.

Update 8:21 - Brian Dinkelman just hit a three run homer to right to give the Red Wings a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first.

Update 8:33 - Jesus Montero just got drilled in the wrist by Bromberg....P.J. Pilittere is  in to replace Montero.

Update 8:56 - Eduardo Nunez just singled to right field. Greg Golson scored from third. 3-1 Red Wings in the top of the third inning. 

Update 9:22 - Wilson Ramos just crushed a two run homer to left to extend the Red Wings lead to 5-1.

Update 9:24 - Greg Golson just made an amazing catch against the center field wall preventing a home run off the bat of Matt Macri.

Update 9:28 - Its pouring again in Rochester Rain Delay AGAIN..

Update 9:52 - Rain Delay over. 

Update 10:20 - Jorge Vazquez just hit a two run homer. Pilittere scored on the play and the Yankees are back in the ball game. 5-3 top of the sixth.

Update 10:31 - Hirsh's night is over. Sanchez in the game. Albaladejo warming in the pen... I guess he is here.

Update 10:41 - Just checked with Mike, Alby got here around 9:40. He is no longer warming in the pen.

Update 10:52 - Sorry I was sidetracked writing my game story...

Final line on Hirsh: 6 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 8 K's. 

Final line on Bromberg: 7 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 7 K's

Update 10:56 - Rob Delaney in to try and close out the game for the Red Wings.

Update 11:00 - Game over, Red Wings win 5-3. Delaney strikes out the side.

Montero Update - Just got back from the clubhouse. Montero has a bruised left forearm and is listed as day to day. 

FINAL                R  H  E  

SWB (57-44)     3   7   1  

ROC (39-63)     5  9    0 

WP - Dave Bromberg (1-1, 4.15)

LP - Jason Hirsh (5-7, 4.48)

 Goodnight everyone. I will be back blogging tomorrow night for the 6:30 game against the Red Wings.

-Josh

Albaladejo Optioned

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According to Chad Jennings of the Lohud Yankees Blog, Jonathan Albaladejo has been optioned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.


The move was made to make room for today's New York starter, Sergio Mitre. 

I have not seen Albaladejo here in Rochester. I am sure he will be here tomorrow or Monday. 

Stay tuned for lineups and pre game notes for today's 7:05 game in Rochester..

-Josh

Game 100 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees @ Rochester Red WIngs

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Rochester Organist Fred Costello keys a tune before Friday night's game. 

Good evening everyone, this is Josh Horton filling in for Mike Vander Woude in Rochester, NY. The Yankees will begin a four game series with the Red Wings tonight at 7:05 at Frontier Field. 

7/23 Lineups 

Red Wings

Dustin Martin CF
Trevor Plouffe SS
Jacque Jones LF
Jose Morales DH
Brendan Harris 3B
Brian Dinkelman RF
D'Angelo Jimenez 2B
Wilson Ramos C
Brock Peterson 1B

RHP Jeff Manship (3-5, 5.11)

Yankees

Kevin Russo DH
Reegie Corona 2B
Eduardo Nunez SS
Chad Tracy 3B
Jesus Montero C
Jorge Vazquez 1B
Chad Huffman LF
Reid Gorecki RF
Greg Golson CF

RHP David Phelps (1-1, 2.04)

Game Notes:

  • David Phelps will take the bump for the Yankees tonight. Frontier Field has been kind to Phelps. He made his triple-A debut on July 8th in Rochester. In 17.2 innings on the hill for the Yankees, Phelps has zero walks. In his last start, Phelps struck out 10 batters which is tied for the most strikeouts in a single game by a Yankee pitcher so far this season. Dustin Moseley also had a 10 strikeout game for the Yankees earlier this season. 
  • The Yankees will look to continue their success against the Red Wings this season. Prior to the All-Star break, the Yankees swept the Red Wings at Frontier Field. With a record of 22-23, the Yankees are just one game under .500 on the road. 
  • The Yankees still hold a 3.0 game lead over the Syracuse Chiefs in the International League North Divison. The Chiefs traveled to Durham today to begin a series with the Bulls. 
Prior to tonight's game there was a charity softball game. The members of the Rochester Red Wings media and hockey coaches will face off against current members of the Rochester Americans as well as Brian Gionta (Montreal Canadians), Ryan Callahan (NY Rangers), Scott Nichol (San Jose Sharks). The Hockey players won the game 7-4. 

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Jim Pettie former Boston Bruins goalie wears his old hockey mask behind the plate.

Gionta, Callahan and Nichol also will be signing autographs from 6:30-7:30. Each autograph will cost $5 and all proceeds will benefit former Rochester American, Craig "Sharky" Charron who is currently battling cancer. 

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(Craig Charron)

Update 7:17: The Red Wings strike first. Dustin Martin led off the bottom of the first with a single right field and then advanced to second base on an error by Reid Gorecki. Trevor Plouffe then doubled down the right field line to score Martin. 

Update 7:47: It is the bottom of the third inning here at Frontier Field and the Yankees still trail 1-0. The Yankees have managed just one hit off of Manship in three inning. 

Update 7:50: Interesting fact, Jeff Manship and David Phelps were teammates at the University of Notre Dame. Also, it is Irish heritage night here in Rochester. The Red Wings are wearing kelly green jerseys with white lettering. 

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(I tried to zoom in on Plouffe from the Press Box so you all can see the jerseys.)

Update 7:56: Trevor Plouffe just crushed a double to right field. Dustin Martin scored on the play. Plouffe is now 2-2 with two doubles and two RBI in tonights game.

Update 8:01: Jose Morales just doubled in Plouffe. 3-0 Red Wings in the bottom half of the third inning. 

Update 8:10: Reegie Corona led off the top of the fourth with a double to right field. Eduardo Nunez then hit Corona in. 3-1 Red Wings.

Update 8:14: Eduardo Nunez just scored from first on a double off the bat of Chad Tracy. 3-2 Red Wings, nobody out and Montero at the Plate.

Update 8:20: Tie game. Chad Huffman just doubled in Tracy. Reid Gorecki is at the plate with two outs.

Update 8:46: Time Lahey is in to relieve Jeff Manship in the top of the fifth. Final line on Manship; 2.3 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 7 K's.

Update 9:09: Kei Igawa is on the hill for the Yankees. Final line on Phelps: 5 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K.

Update 9:26: Tim Lahey's night is over for the Wings. Pat Neshek now pitching. Nunez at the plate. Russo on second, Corona on first and two outs in the inning. Final line one Lahey: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K's.

Update 9:32: Great rendition of "God Bless America" sung by a local choir. 

Update 9:35: Dustin Martin just blasted a solo homer to left off of Kei Igawa to give the Red Wings a 4-3 advantage in the bottom of the seventh.

Update 9:41: Kei Igawa struck out Jose Morales and then Jesus Montero threw out Trevor Plouffe to end the inning.

Update 9:43: Chad Tracy just answered with a home run to left. The score is now 4-4 in the top of the 8th inning. 

Update 9:55: Mark Melancon is now pitching for the Yankees. 

Update 9:58: Wilson Ramos just singled to right to bring in Brendan Hicks. Reid Gorecki may have had a chance to get Harris at the plate, but he overran the ball in right. The score is now 5-4 in favor of the Red Wings.

Update 10:02: Rob Delaney in for the Red Wings. Final line on Nishek: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0BB, 1 K.

Update 10:08: Game over. Yankees lose 5-4.

FINAL                R  H  E  

SWB (57-43)     4   10   1  

ROC (38-63)      5  11   1  

WP - Pat Neshek (3-0, 4.76)

LP - Kei Igawa (2-3, 5.59)

TOG - 3:00 / Attendance 7,502

Thank you for joining me for tonight's game. I will be blogging tomorrow night as the Yankees try and bounce back from tonight's loss. Goodnight everyone.

-Josh

Game 99 - Gwinnett Braves @ Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankee

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7/22 Lineups

Gwinnett Braves 

Matt Young LF
Wes Timmons 3B
Freddie Freeman 1B
Barbaro Canizares DH
Mitch Jones RF
Joe Thurston 2B
Brandon Hicks SS
Willy Taveras CF
Clint Sammons C
Christhian Martinez (2-1, 4.19) P

SWB Yankees

Kevin Russo LF
Reegie Corona 2B
Eduardo Nunez SS
Chad Tracy 3B
Jesus Montero C
Jorge Vazquez 1B
Chad Huffman DH
Eric Bruntlett RF
Greg Golson CF
Zach McAllister (7-6, 4.62)

Game Notes: 

Jesus Montero has been red hot in the month of July. He is hitting .420 in the month of July which is currently the best batting average in the International League for this month. 

Zach McAllister is hoping to improve from his last start on the hill for the Yankees. Last time out, McAllister allowed eight runs, five earned and was pulled after just two innings.

Update 7:27: Good work by Zach McAllister so far. The Yankee right hander worked a 1,2,3 first inning and then worked himself out of a jam in the second inning. Barbaro Canizares and Mitch Jones led off the inning with two straight singles. 

But, Joe Thurston grounded out to McAllister and then Brandon Hicks hit a grounder to third baseman, Chad Tracy who then threw home to get Canizares. McAllister then struck out Clint Sammons to end the inning and keep the game knotted at 0-0. 

Update 7:39: Zach McAllister is struggling so far in the third. He walked the lead off batter Matt Young and then Wes Timmons made him pay with a two run blast to left field. Timmons fourth homer of the season put the Braves up 2-0. Mitch Jones is now at the plate with nobody out. 

Update 7:50: Joe Thurston singled in Freddie Freeman from third to extend the Braves lead to 3-0 after 2 1/2 innings at PNC Field. 

Update 7:53: The double play really is a pitchers best friend. With runners on first and third with one out, Willy Taveras grounded into a 6-4-3 double play to end the inning and keep the Braves lead at 3-0. Greg Golson, Kevin Russo and Reegie Corona are due up for the Yankees in the bottom half of the third. 

Update 8:10: Despite just grounding out to shortstop, Jesus Montero is still nine for his last 11. Yankees are still down 3-0 in the top of the fifth. 

Update 8:17: A good pickoff move by Zach McAllister just put Freddie Freeman in a run down. Freeman was tagged out by Reegie Corona. 

Update 8:36: Clint Sammons just singled in Brandon Hicks to extend the Braves lead to 4-0. Dave Miley is on his way to the mound, so McAllister's night is over. Eric Wordekemper will be the new pitcher for the Yankees. 

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Update 8:40: Wordekemper got Matt Young to ground into a 3-4-3 double play to end the inning. Still 4-0 Braves in the middle of the sixth inning. Final line on McAllister, 5 1/3 IP, 10 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 K's.

Update 9:05: Eduardo Nunez just singled to left field. Before Nunez's single, Chrishian Martinez retired fifteen straight Yankees. Martinez's streak began after Montero's double in the top of the second inning. 

Update 9:09: Jorge Vazquez just singled in Eduardo Nunez to cut the Braves lead to 4-1. Christhian Martinez's night is over. Vladamir Nunez is now pitching for the Braves. 

Update 9:14: Final line on Martinez, 6 2/3, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K's. Zack Segovia is now pitching for the Yankees. 

Update 9:17: Final line on Wordekemper, 1 2/3, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K's. Still 4-1 Braves in the top of the eighth. 

Update 9:25: The Braves just extended their lead to 5-1. Matt Young singled in Willy Taveras.

Update 9:43: Lee Hyde has come in to relieve Vladmir Nunez with two outs in the bottom of the eighth. Reegie Corona is at the plate and Greg Golson is on second base after reaching on an infield single.  

Update 9:50 - Royce Ring is in to pitch the ninth for the Yankees. Final line on Segovia, 1 IP, 3H, 1R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K.

Update 10:02: Solid inning from Ring. Canizares grounded out to third, Mitch Jones and Hicks struck out swinging. Only negative is a Joe Thurston single to right. 

Update 10:04: Craig Kimbrel is going to attempt to close out the game for the Braves. Final line on Hyde, 1/3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K, 1 HBP. Kimbrel will have to face Montero, Vazquez and Bruntlett. 

Update 10:08: Jorge Vazquez just hit a bullet home run over the left field wall. The ball got out of the yard in a hurry. Still 5-2 Braves. 

Update 10:20: Kevin Russo struck out swinging to end the game. It wasn't easy for Kimbrel. It took him 34 pitches to retire the Yankees.

FINAL                R  H  E  

SWB (57-42)     2   7   0  

Braves (46-53)  5  16   1  

WP - Christhian Martinez (3-1, 3.57)

LP - Zach McAllister (7-7, 4.93)

TOG - 3:14 / Attendance 4,085


Game 98 - Gwinnett Braves @ Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees

Good evening everyone. This is Josh Horton filling in for Mike Vander Woude for tonight's 7:05 contest between Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Gwinnett.

The Yankees are looking to continue to build off of last night's 6-1 victory over the Braves. 

Gwinnett (44-53)

Matt Young lf
Wes Timmons 3b
Freddie Freeman 1b
Barbaro Canizares dh
Diory Hernandez 2b
Jordan Schafer cf
Brandon Hicks ss
Wiilly Taveras rf
J.C. Boscan c
Scott Diamond lhp (0-0, 18.00)

 

Yankees (57-40)

 Kevin Russo cf
Reegie Corona 2b
Eduardo Nunez ss
Jesus Montero dh
Jorge Vazquez 1b
Chad Huffman lf
Eric Bruntlett 3b
Greg Golson rf
Chad Moeller c

Tim Redding rhp (5-4, 3.32)

 Game Notes:

  • Tim Redding looks to continue his success at PNC Field tonight. In five starts at PNC Field, Redding is 4-1 with a 2.57 earned run average. Redding has won his last three games and has posted a 1.42 earned run average. 
  • Scranton/Wilkes-Barre manager, Dave Miley is just five wins shy of 1,500 wins.
  • Eduardo Nunez is leading the league in hits this season. Nunez has 112 hits and is 11 hits ahead of Toledo's Jeff Frazier.

Update 8:07: Jesus Montero just doubled in Eduardo Nunez. Montero is on fire as of late. In his last ten games, Montero has hit .433 with four homers and eight RBI.

Update 8:20: There are some very dark and nasty clouds in the sky right now. Hopefully the rain holds off.

Update 8:36: Barbaro Canizares just doubled in Wes Timmons to tie the game at 1-1. 

Update 9:20: Tim Redding's night is over after 8 terrific innings on the bump for the Yankees. Redding allowed just three hits and zero earned runs. Romulo Sanchez is on the hill for the Yankees in the ninth with the score tied at 1-1. 

Update 9:24: The Braves have taken a 2-1 lead. Joe Thurston scored from first on a triple off the bat of Diory Hernandez. The Braves now have Hernandez on third with one out in the inning and Jordan Scafer is at the plate.

Update 9:26: With two outs in the top of the ninth, Brandon Hicks doubled in Hernandez. Hicks was out at second after over sliding second base. Jesus Montero, Jorge Vazquez and Eric Bruntlett are due up for the Yankees in the bottom half of the ninth. 

Update 9:35 - Chad Huffman just grounded into a 6-4-3 double play to end the game. Yankees lose 3-1.

Post Game Interviews:

Jesus Montero.WMA

Tim Redding.WMA

Game 89 - SWB Yankees @ Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs

Good evening everyone, this is Josh Horton filling in for Mike Vander Woude for tonight's double-header against the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. The Yankees go into tonights game 2.5 games ahead of the second place Syracuse Chiefs in the International League North Division. The Yankees are looking to extend their win streak to seven games.

 Yankees (52-36)

Reegie Corona 2b
Chad Tracy 3b
Eduardo Nunez ss
Juan Miranda 1b
Jesus Montero c
Jorge Vazquez dh
Chad Huffman lf
Eric Bruntlett rf
Greg Golson cf

Tim Redding (3-4, 3.70)


IronPigs (35-53)

Chris Duffy cf
Melvin Dorta dh
Neil Sellers 3b
Andy Tracy 1b
John Mayberry Jr. rf
Chris Aguila lf
Paul Hoover c
Ozzie Chavez 2b
Brian Bocock ss

J.A. Happ (0-0, 5.79)


Update 6:31 - The Yankees scored two runs in the bottom half of the third inning. Juan Miranda singled in Chad Tracy for the first run. Jesus Montero then hit a sacrifice fly to deep left center field to score Eduardo Nunez from third base.

Update 7:02 - Jesus Montero just blasted a solo home run to right field to extend the Yankee lead to 3-0 in the bottom of the fifth. 

Update 7:39 - Game over. Yankees win. Tim Redding picked up the victory for the Yankees and Jonathan Albaladejo picked up the save. Game two will begin at approximately 8:10. 

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