Farmers Only: Lots of bonus baseball, and another Travis gets in on the action
by BK on Aug 3, 2010 8:15 AM EDT
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Print- Louisville had the night off. They'll try to make it 11 straight tonight at 7:05 in Columbus behind Sam LeCure.
- Carolina lost to Huntsville 5-3 in 13 innings. Travis Webb had a great start, going 6 shutout innings with 2 hits and no runs. Sound like another Travis you know? Unfortunately, Brad Boxberger gave up a run and Joe Krebs have up 2, before Jerry Gil surrendered in the 13th inning. Luis Terrero and Sean Henry had two hits with a double. Up next: James Avery takes on the Stars at 8.
- Lynchburg also lost in extras, 6-4 in 10 innings. Chris Richburg and Denis Phipps had two hits each, and this game was very similar to the Mudcats', as the bullpen ruined a good outing from the starter. Chase Ware gave up 1 unearned run in 5 innings pitched. Up next: Lance Janke takes on Potomac at 7:05.
- Dayton beat West Michigan 2-1. Clayton Shunick pitched 6 innings of 1 run ball in his Dragons debut, with Pedro Villarreal picking up the win in relief and Doug Salinas striking out 5 of the 6 batters he faced for the save. Henry Rodriguez smacked his 12th homer of the year. Up next: Tim Crabbe takes the hill against Lake County at 7.
- Billings lost to Helena 9-3. Tanner Robles pitched decently, but not well enough to pick up the win. Robles went 4 innings of 2 run ball with 6 strikeouts to earn his first loss of the season. On the bright side, Billy Hamilton went 3-for-4 with a triple and a RBI to raise his average to .335 on the year. Up next: Daniel Tuttle takes on Helena at 9:05.
- The AZL Reds played a doubleheader (two 7-inning games) against the AZL Cubs and won both games. They won the first game 6-4 in 12 innings behind a solid start by Jonathan Correa. Correa pitched 5 innings of 2-run ball with 5 strikeouts. Drew Poulk led the offense with 3 hits, 2 doubles, and 2 RBI. The second game was a 9-3 win behind the hot-hitting Juan Silva. Silva went 2-for-4 with a triple and a homer and 4 RBI. Josh Ravin gave up 2 runs in 3 innings on a rehab start, and Ismael Guillon gave 1 run in 4 to get the win. Up next: They'll take on the AZL Royals at 10.
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What are the playoff races shaping up to look like?
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
Far as I can tell, Louisville is the only team in with a chance. Maybe Billings too, but i'm not sure about that one.
Carolina, Dayton, and Lynchburg are almost certainly not playoff-bound.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
I'm really excited about the season Billy Hamilton is having.
No homers yet, but he has 6 triples and 21 stolen bases in just 38 games. Slash line of .335/.389/.463
He’s also walking at a fair clip, which for a 19 year old is pretty impressive. Combined with his defense, we could really have something here.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Anyone know what his defense is like?
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
supposedly
he’s the best SS in the system. which is saying something.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 3, 2010 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't know about that (yet)
Cozart and Rojas are much more polished, but Hamilton is the most athletic and has potential to be elite there
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Aug 3, 2010 9:09 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
So, are we talking hall of fame?
Or just borderline hall of fame?
"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."
He'll DEFINITELY be better than Ozzie Smith
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Aug 3, 2010 9:21 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
hasnt he been playing mostly 2b so far this year?
One of yew more edumicated fellers told me that…
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 3, 2010 10:55 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
he's been splitting time between the 2, mainly because this year's 3rd round pick, Devin Lohmann, is a SS too
He’s also a college guy, so they probably figure Billy’s got more time to develop at SS.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
His nickname was Sliding Billy and he played for the Beaneaters
Old-timey baseball is the snacks.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Aug 3, 2010 9:41 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He made 37 errors one year
as an outfielder! I’d say the game has changed, eh?
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So he was like Adam Dunn
Bazinga!
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Aug 3, 2010 10:02 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
ive been the Billy Hamilton hype machine!
I just think the kid is a future stud, and I hope they give him a chance at SS. Slugging .463 with no homers is mighty impressive, btw.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 3, 2010 9:21 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, but that's mostly driven by his BA
His ISOp is below average. Not that I’m knocking him. He’s 19, still learning to switch hit, and can burn.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
by nycredsfan on Aug 3, 2010 9:24 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It's also good to see Dayton finally win one.
That team is seriously struggling right now.
It might be kinda cool to send up Hamilton, Tucker Barnhart, Yorman, and anyone else who’s raking in Billings to kind of kick start the team.
see what I did there with uzr? it’s like a LOL cats saber-pun combo.--Verka Serduchka
Standings
May be our writer BK can do everyone a favour by reproducing the standings in his article. I know the information is available somewhere else.
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