I am not sure if it was a game or batting practice but two Lancaster JetHawks hit three home runs in the 14-3 thumping of Inland Empire (BTW, I am not sure what qualifies it as an empire). Jonathan Gaston went 4 for 5 with 5 RBI. He hit a solo shot and two of the two run variety. Brian Pellegrini went 3 for 5 with 4 RBI off of two solo shots and one of the two run variety. I think saying the park is hitter friendly might be the understatement of the year. JetHawk pitchers scattered 13 hits but gave up only 3 runs.
Yordany Ramirez is showing some promise. He has always been fast and a great defender in center but the plate is where he has struggled. He is hot there right now. Ramirez went 3 for 3 last night in Round Rock’s 14-7 defeat. He hit a homer and a double and also made a nice catch in the outfield. After starting the year 0-9, he is 8 for his last 10 with 3 doubles and a homer.
Round Rock pitchers continue to give out walks as an offensive stimulus package for the opposition. Starter Jose Capellan issued 5 in 3 2/3 innings and reliever Tyler Lumsden added 3 more in the 3 innings he pitched.
Lexington has now gone 19 innings with out scoring a run. They suffered their second straight shutout yesterday morning. Jordan Lyles took the loss, though he didn’t pitch badly. He did throw alot of pitches. He fanned 8 in 3 2/3 IP. He also walked 2 and gave up 3 hits. Brain Wabick relieved him and gave up 5 runs in 3 2/3 innings.