Farmers Only: "We're going streaking! Everybody's doing it... we're going through Five County Stadium into downtown Zebulon!"

by BK on Jun 5, 2009 7:00 AM EDT in Farmers only

Henry

Louisville finally lost, 7-3 to Pawtucket. Although he struck out 7, Sam Lecure was not the the cure for anything, giving up 5 runs (3 earned) in 5 innings. Wes Bankston hit his 9th HR of the season, and Danny Richar was 2-for-4 with a double. Up next: No scheduled starter for the Bats as they take on the PawSox again, but Ramon Ramirez should make the start at 7:05.

Denove

Carolina dismantled Tennessee 12-3 to extend their winning streak to 8 games (and sweep the Smokies in a 5 game series), in a game that was shortened to 8 innings by rain. Sean Henry led the way by going 3-for-4 with his 5th home run of the season and 4 runs scored, and Chris Denove was 4-for-4 with 3 doubles and 2 RBi. Zachary Cozart hit his second home run in as many games, and Todd Frazier also had two hits. Chris Heisey went 2-for-5 with his 10th HR of the season and 3 RBI. He's hitting .384. Please call him up, Walt. James Avery was decent in his first start back from the DL, giving up 3 runs in 5, and Sean Watson shined in relief, pitching two perfect innings. Up next: Alexander Smit(.com) takes on Jacksonville at 7:05.
Sarasota lost to Brevard County 7-6 in a 14-inning marathon. After a blown save by FSL All-Star Enerio Del Rosario in the 9th, it looked like this one was over in the 10th after Del Rosario gave up another run. Lucky for the S-Reds, a balk by Manatees pitcher Robert Wooten scored Denis Phipps, the tying run. It went 4 innings after that, and in the 14th Jesus Carnevale gave up a hit to score the winning run. It was a long night, and Devin Mesoraco, Neftali Soto, Denis Phipps, and Justin Tordi all had two hits apiece. Up next: Jeremy Horst takes on Brevard County at 7.
Dayton beat South Bend 6-3 on a strong start by Josh Ravin. Ravin went 6 innings and gave up 1 unearned run on 3 hits for his 2nd win of the season. It's great to see, as he's really struggled, losing his last 5 in a row up to last night. Another guy who's really performing is Aguido Gonzalez, who pitched 1 1/3 perfect innings for his 5th save of the season. Offensively, they spread the love around, with David Sappelt, Kyle Day, Humberto Sosa, and Andrew Means with 2 hits each. Up next: Curtis Partch takes on South Bend at 7.
Roster Moves: James Avery was taken off the DL, and Derrik Lutz was placed on it at AA Carolina. Jake Kahaulelio is back with Sarasota after spending most of the season sidelined.

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Heisey, too

but I’d like to see Cozart get a shot at AAA on the sooner side, as well.

I’m still a bit skeptical on young heezy, just because, well, look at Dorn and Cumberland after tearing up ’08

by Cy Schourek on Jun 5, 2009 10:15 AM EDT reply actions

Dorn is hitting .304/.347/.543 over the last 2 weeks. Still can’t hit lefties though. All players deserve some time to adjust to a new level, though it’s looking more and more like Dorn is going to be a platoon player at best.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Jun 5, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions

What's the first reaction to Benzinger in Dayton?

They were godawful to open the season, but the ship seems to be righting itself. Of course, talent is the first reason for performance, but has their been any buzz about whether he can handle this job? A little unusual to go straight from out of the game for quite a number of years to filling out a lineup card.

"Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you!"

by "Red" Moskau on Jun 5, 2009 10:17 AM EDT reply actions

he's been a coach before...

just not pro baseball… he coached boys and girls basketball at a local high school and has had a good deal of success. Coaching at that level is about teaching.. so i think he’ll be fine

Nobody listens to Andrew

by nlt-andrew68 on Jun 5, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions