Minor League Discussion & Boxes 9-7-2006

[Outshined_One]

Box Scores

 

Peoria wins game two of their best-of-three series, 6-1: box score

 

2B V. Heredia 3/5, R, 2 SB (2), E (1, fielding)

LF J. Valdez 1/4, R, K

1B R. Norwood 3/4, 2 R, RBI

DH A. Garcia 1/4, R, 2B (1),

3B K. Reynolds 1/3, RBI, BB, E (1, throw)

RF Y. Carter 2/4, RBI, K, SB (1)

SP S. Taylor 7 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 4 H, 4 K/2 BB, 9 GO-8 FO

RP M. Avery 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 3 K/0 BB

 

Boise wins game one of their best-of-five series, 5-1: box score

 

CF M. Camp 0/3, BB, K

SS M. Matulia 1/4, R, 2B (1), E (1, missed catch)

LF T. Colvin 3/4, R, 2 CS (2)

1B R. Canzler 3/4, 2 R, 2B (1), HR (1), RBI, K

3B J. Lansford 1/4, R, 2B (1)

2B S. Clevenger 2/4, 2B (1), 2 RBI, K

SP M. Pawelek 6.2 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 3 K/3 BB, HBP, 11 GO-4 FO - longest outing of his pro career

RP J. Papelbon 2.1 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 H, 2 K/0 BB, WP, 2 GO-4 FO

Edited September 7, 2006 by Outshined_One

[CaliforniaRaisin]

MWL First Round:

 

Game 1: Beloit Won 2-0

Game 2: Thurs., Sept. 7, Peoria vs. Beloit, 6:30 pm CDT

Game 3 (if needed): Fri., Sept. 8, Peoria vs. Beloit, 6:30 pm CDT

 

NWL Finals:

 

Game 1: Thurs., Sept. 7, Boise vs. Salem-Keizer, 8:15 pm CDT

Game 2: Fri., Sept. 8, Boise vs. Salem-Keizer, 8:15 pm CDT

Game 3: Sat., Sept. 9, Boise @ Salem-Keizer, 9:05 pm CDT

Game 4 (if needed): Sun., Sept. 10, Boise @ Salem-Keizer, 7:05 pm CDT

Game 5 (if needed): Mon., Sept. 11, Boise @ Salem-Keizer, 8:35 pm CDT

 

Probable Starters:

 

MWL First Round - Game 2: RHP Scott Taylor: (8-8, 3.39 ERA) vs. RHP Eddie Morlan (5-5, 2.29 ERA)

NWL Final - Game 1: LHP Mark Pawelek (3-5, 2.51 ERA) vs. LHP Steven Calicutt (4-1, 1.75 ERA)

 

Taylor: 140.2 IP, 71 K/28 BB

Pawelek: 61 IP, 52/23

 

Game Time Weather, Peoria: 76°F, Sunny

Game Time Weather, Boise: 85°F, Hazy/Smoky

Edited September 7, 2006 by CaliforniaRaisin

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Boise's web site says game time is a 7:15 pm MDT. MiLB.com says 5:15. I'd trust the Boise web site. :shrug:

 

Peoria is in must-win mode, they're eliminated if they lose.

 

MiLB.com Preview[/url]"]Boise Hawks (43-30) vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (53-20)

(Best-of-5)

 

Regular-Season Series

 

The Volcanoes dominated the series, 8-2. The teams met in a pair of five-game series early in the season, with Boise winning just once on each occasion. The last time the teams met was an 11-2 Hawks' win on Aug. 1 at Memorial Stadium in Boise. The Volcanoes have beaten the Hawks in six of the last seven meetings.

 

Head-to-Head Stats

 

Boise

The Hawks hit .224 in the 10 games against the Volcanoes and scored only 3.5 runs per game. OF Alfred Joseph hit .300 in 30 at-bats with two home runs. SS Matt Matulia batted just .091 (2-for-22) and struck out eight times. Starting pitching was a major problem for the Hawks. The only starting pitcher to earn a win was RHP Billy Petrick, who was promoted to Class A Advanced Daytona and is no longer on the roster. LHP Mark Pawelek spent the most time on the mound, going nine innings in two starts with a 3.00 ERA. The Hawks committed 16 errors as a team.

 

Salem-Keizer

The Volcanoes had four players bat at or over the .400 mark against the Hawks this year, although one (Will Thompson, who hit .500 in 22 at-bats) is no longer with the team. The three still on the roster are C Henry Gutierrez (.438, but hasn't played since July 24), OF Thomas Neal (.400) and OF Robert Felmy (.400 and three home runs). RHP Gib Hobson was nearly flawless on the mound in his two starts. He allowed only three hits and one unearned run while going 2-0 in 11 innings. RHP John Odom took both losses, with a 17.36 ERA in 4 2/3 innings.

 

On the Mound

 

Boise

Pawelek is among the league leaders in ERA, but the wins haven't been there this season for the left-hander. He is fifth in the Northwest League among eligible pitchers, with a 2.51 ERA, but has a 3-5 record as a member of the rotation since mid-July. RHP Michael Cooper has acted as the team's closer for most of the season, leading the squad with nine saves in 12 opportunities. His 1.23 ERA is the best on the team, but at just 22 innings pitched, he doesn't qualify as a league leader. LHP Jeremy Papelbon has received attention as the brother of Red Sox closer Jonathan, but he has been one of the Hawks' best out of the bullpen. He is 4-0 with three saves and a 1.83 ERA in 18 appearances in relief.

 

Salem-Keizer

The Volcanoes have three pitchers in the top six in the league in ERA. RHP Adam Cowart is the league leader in both ERA and wins, with a 10-1 record and a 1.08 ERA. The 35th-round draft pick out of Kansas State has held opposing batters to a .178 batting average. RHP Kevin Pucetas (2.23) and Odom (2.62) are also in the top six in the league and have helped the Volcanoes to a 2.92 team ERA, the best in the Northwest League. Closer Juan Trinidad leads the league with 16 saves.

 

At the Plate

 

Boise

The Hawks had the top offensive unit in the Northwest League this season, totaling a team batting average of .271. Joseph has been one of the best hitters in the league, hitting .309 in 65 games. Former North Carolina State standout Matt Camp has hovered around the .300 mark all season, while starting all but three of Boise's games at the leadoff spot. He is hitting .299 with three games to go in the regular season. 3B Russell Canzler leads the league in home runs with 16 and RBIs with 59.

 

Salem-Keizer

The Volcanoes lead the league in runs scored, and trail only Boise in team batting average. SS Emmanuel Burriss led the way this season with a .305 batting average in 63 games. His 35 steals are also by far the most in the league, 13 ahead of Yakima's Edwin Roman. C Adam Witter leads the team in both home runs (15) and RBIs (51). Witter became the first Volcanoes player to hit for the cycle when he accomplished the feat in on Aug. 30 against Vancouver. He also set a franchise mark in that game with seven RBIs.

 

History Lesson

Since joining the league in 1987, Boise has won nine division titles and six league championships, the last coming in 2003. Only two of the six championships came since the Hawks became a Cubs affiliate in 2001 -- the first four titles came while Boise was a member of the Angels organization. This year's division championship marks the fourth time that Salem-Keizer has earned that title since moving to its current location in 1997. The Volcanoes have won two league titles, in 1997 and 2001.

 

Series could turn on

Getting to the Salem-Keizer pitching staff. This series is a matchup of the league's strongest pitching staff against the league's most potent offense. Boise's best chance will be if it can put up big run totals and play high-scoring games. To do that the Hawks will have to do a better job at the plate than they did against Salem-Keizer during the regular season. In 10 games, Boise scored just 35 runs.

 

Prediction

Salem-Keizer was by far the best team during the regular season and the Volcanoes enter the playoffs as hot as ever, winning 23 of their last 26 games. Boise may be able to take a game at home, where the Hawks went 24-14, but if the regular season results were any indication, the Volcanoes have the upper hand. Salem-Keizer in four.

Edited September 7, 2006 by CaliforniaRaisin

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Don't forget, you can watch the Boise game on their web site. Here's the link to the video feed.

[Flames24Rulz]

Please win Peoria.

 

And go Pawelek!

[CaliforniaRaisin]

The game time for Boise is still different between MiLB.com and BoiseHawks.com. MiLB.com (in two different parts of its site) says the game starts at 5:15 MDT Boise's own web site says 7:15 MDT.

 

:shrug:

[NCCubFan]

Probable Starters:

 

MWL First Round - Game 2: RHP Scott Taylor: (8-8, 3.39 ERA) vs. RHP Eddie Morlan (5-5, 2.29 ERA)

The pressure's on Otis89. :D

[Mephistopheles]

http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/features/262387.html

 

Rick (St. Paul): What do you think of Harben for Nevin?

 

SportsNation Jim Callis: I think that's a nice trade for the Cubs, the type they should be making more of. Harben is one of the best pitching prospects in their system now.

 

Dominic (Chitown): Now that the Cubs are in last place, do you think it will wake up or open any eyes within the organization?

 

SportsNation Jim Callis: Good question. My sense is the Cubs believe with better health and better luck, they can contend next year. The NL Central is weak, so I'll give them that. But I don't think they're as close to contention, and I'd start to massively rebuild.

[Laura]

The game time for Boise is still different between MiLB.com and BoiseHawks.com. MiLB.com (in two different parts of its site) says the game starts at 5:15 MDT Boise's own web site says 7:15 MDT.

 

:shrug:

 

In an article about the Papelbon brothers, the Idaho Statesman (Boise paper) says it's 7:15 local (MDT) time.

 

Jeremy was named to the league's all-star team last week and should be a key figure when the Eastern Division champion Hawks open the NWL Championship Series at 7:15 tonight against Salem-Keizer at Memorial Stadium.

 

Everyone not living in the Mountain Time Zone is always confused by it. :)

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Heh, I only skimmed the Papelbon story - didn't think to check and see if they had game times. I figured MiLB.com would be more likely to be wrong! Thanks, Serena.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Beloit Snappers:

 

DH Tarrence Patterson

3B William Luque

1B Matt Betsill

LF Dwayne White

RF Eli Tintor

CF Ed Ovalle

2B Juan Portes

C Jose Leger

SS Toby Gardenhire

 

SP Eduardo Morlan

 

Peoria Chiefs:

 

2B Valerio Heredia

SS Robinson Chirinos

LF Jesus Valdez

1B Ryan Norwood

DH Alberto Garcia

3B Kyle Reynolds

RF Yusuf Carter

C Mark Reed

CF Davey Gregg

 

SP Scott Taylor

 

Game time weather: 85°F, clear

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Bobby Dickerson, Oneri Fleita, Lester Strode and Donnie Veal are all present at the Chiefs game.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Scott Taylor's first inning:

 

Taylor vs. Patterson:

 

Strike 1 looking.

Strike 2 fouled.

Ball 1.

Ball 2 inside

Ball 3

Fouled back, still 3-2.

Fouled back, still 3-2.

Ball 4.

 

Taylor vs. Luque.

 

Ball 1, Patterson steals second. Nathan disagrees with the call, thought Patterson was out.

Sacrifice bunt, Luque safe at first on an E-5 (high throw). Patterson scores. Beloit leads 1-0.

 

Taylor vs. Betsill:

 

Strike 1.

Strike 2.

E-4 - line drive off Heredia's glove and into CF. Luque to second, Betsill safe at first.

 

Taylor vs. White:

 

Ball 1.

Ball 2.

Strike 1.

Fouled out of play, 2-2 count.

Fouled out of play, 2-2 count.

Flyout to the warning track in right centerfield. Luque advances to third, Betsill stays at first. One out.

 

Taylor vs. Tintor:

 

Fouled back, strike 1.

Strike 2 swinging.

Strike 3 swinging ("nasty offspeed pitch"). Two outs.

 

Taylor vs. Ovalle:

 

Strike 1 swinging.

Ball 1 low.

Strike 2 swinging.

Weak groundout, 6-3.

 

Taylor: 1 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K, 26 pitches

 

Beloit leads 1-0 in the middle of the first inning.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Peoria in the bottom of the 1st:

 

Valerio Heredia singles up the middle on a 1-2 count.

Valerio Heredia steals second, advances to third on an E-2 (throw to CF).

Robinson Chirinos flies out to LF. Heredia tags and scores. One out. The game is tied 1-1.

Jesus Valdez strikes out on a 2-2 pitch. Two outs.

Norwood safe at first base on a ground ball to the firstbaseman, who throws errantly to the pitcher covering (E-3).

Wild pitch, Norwood to second base.

Garcia flies out to LF on a 3-2 count.

 

Game tied 1-1 after 1 inning.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Yeesh, each team commited 2 errors in the first inning.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Scott Taylor's top of the second:

 

Taylor vs. Portes:

 

Ball 1.

Strike 1 swinging.

Ball 2.

Single to RF.

 

Taylor vs. Leger:

 

4-6-3 GIDP - great play by Heredia to get Portes who was going on the pitch. Two outs.

 

Taylor vs. Gardenhire:

 

Strike 1 looking.

Strike 2.

Ball 1.

Ball 2.

Groundout, 4-3.

 

Taylor: 2 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K, 36 pitches

 

Game tied 1-1 in the middle of the 2nd inning.

 

Peoria's 2nd inning:

 

Kyle Reynolds flies out.

Yusuf Carter flies out to deep LF.

Mark Reed flies out to deep RF.

 

Beloit and Peoria tied 1-1 after 2 innings.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Scott Taylor's third inning:

 

Taylor vs. Patterson:

 

Strike 1.

Fouled back on a bunt attempt, strike 2.

Ball 1 inside.

Strike 3 swinging. One out.

 

Taylor vs. Luque:

 

Strike 1.

Fouled back, strike 2.

Ball 1 high.

Lined out to SS. Two outs.

 

Taylor vs. Betsill:

 

Ball 1 outside.

Groundout, 4-3.

 

Taylor: 3 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K, 46 pitches

 

Beloit and Peoria tied 1-1 in the middle of the 3rd inning.

 

Chiefs in the bottom of the 3rd:

 

Davey Gregg grounds out, 6-3. One out.

Valerio Heredia grounds out, 6-3. Two outs.

Robinson Chirinos strikes out looking on a 2-2 pitch.

 

Beloit and Peoria are tied 1-1 after 3 innings.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Scott Taylor's fourth inning:

 

Taylor vs. White:

 

Strike 1.

Fouled off, strike 2.

Ball 1.

Fouled off, count remains 1-2.

Pop out to SS. One out.

 

Taylor vs. Tintor:

 

Ball 1 low.

Fouled back, strike 1.

Strike 2.

Strike 3 looking. Two outs.

 

Taylor vs. Ovalle:

 

Strike 1 looking.

Strike 2 swinging.

Strike 3 swinging.

 

Taylor: 4 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 4 K, 58 pitches

 

Beloit and Peoria are tied 1-1 in the middle of the 4th inning.

 

Chiefs in the bottom of the 4th inning:

 

Jesus Valdez flies out to CF. One out.

Ryan Norwood singles up the middle.

Alberto Garcia flies out to deep LF.

On a 2-2 count, Ryan Norwood steals second on a delayed steal.

Kyle Reynolds walks on a full count (9-pitch AB).

Yusuf Carter grounds a single to CF. Ryan Norwood scores, Kyle Reynolds to third base. Chiefs lead 2-1.

Mark Reed grounds out, 4-3.

 

Peoria leads 2-1 after 4 innings.

Edited September 8, 2006 by CaliforniaRaisin

[otis89]

Yes! Go me!

[UK1679666180]

As far as local baseball, this might be a win/win if Beloit and Kane Cty. win. Although, I've seen both teams more than enough.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Scott Taylor's fifth inning:

 

Taylor vs. Portes:

 

Strike 1 swinging.

Ball 1 low.

Flyout to CF. One out.

 

Taylor vs. Leger:

 

Ball 1 high.

Groundout, 3-1. Two outs.

 

Taylor vs. Gardenhire:

 

IF single to third base - great diving stop by Kyle Reynolds, but no throw.

 

Taylor vs. Patterson:

 

Strike 1 looking.

Flyout to RF.

 

Taylor: 5 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 4 K, 66 pitches

 

Peoria leads 2-1 in the middle of the 5th inning.

 

Peoria in the bottom of the fifth inning:

 

Davey Gregg walks on a full count.

For Beloit, Danny Vais starts warming up in the pen.

Davey Gregg caught stealing (attempted to return to first base because of a pitch out). One out.

Valerio Heredia bloops a single.

Valerio Heredia steals second.

Robinson Chirinos strikes out. Two outs.

Jesus Valdez grounds out, 6-3.

 

Peoria leads 2-1 after 5 innings.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

As far as local baseball, this might be a win/win if Beloit and Kane Cty. win. Although, I've seen both teams more than enough.

 

KC is losing 5-0 today. I believe they won game 1.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Boise Hawks:

 

CF Matt Camp

SS Matt Matulia

LF Tyler Colvin

1B Russ Canzler

RF Alfred Joseph

3B Josh Lansford

2B Steve Clevenger

DH DJ Lewis

C Matt Canepa

 

SP Mark Pawelek

 

Game time weather at Boise, ID: 85°F, clear.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Scott Taylor's sixth inning:

 

Taylor vs. Luque:

 

Strike 1 looking.

Fouled off, strike 2.

Slapped foul, count remains 0-2.

Ball 1.

Line single to LF.

 

Taylor vs. Betsill:

 

Ball 1.

Ball 2.

Ball 3.

Strike 1 looking.

Fouled back, strike 2.

Ball 4. Luque to second base.

 

Taylor vs. White:

 

For Peoria, Jon Mueller is warming up in the bullpen.

Strike 1 looking.

Strike 2 swinging.

3-6-3 GIDP. Luque to third. Two outs.

 

Taylor vs. Tintor:

 

Ball 1.

Fouled back, strike 1.

Flyout to CF.

 

Taylor: 6, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 4 K, 83 pitches

 

Peoria leads 2-1 after 5 innings.

 

Peoria in the bottom of the 6th:

 

Danny Vais now pitching for Beloit.

Ryan Norwood singles to RF.

Alberto Garcia doubles to LF, Ryan Norwood to third base.

Kyle Reynolds with a single to RF. Ryan Norwood scores, Alberto Garcia to third. Peoria leads 3-1.

On a wild pitch, Alberto Garcia scores and Kyle Reynolds to second base. Peoria leads 4-1.

Yusuf Carter with an IF single, Kyle Reynolds to third base.

Mark Reed strikes out.

Yusuf Carter steals second base.

Davey Gregg strikes out.

Valerio Heredia grounds out, 5-3 on a very close play at first.

 

Peoria leads 4-1 after 6.

Edited September 8, 2006 by CaliforniaRaisin

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Mark Pawelek with a 1-2-3 top of the first inning in Boise.