‘Round the Bases with Jason Benetti – Voice of the Salem Avalanche

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Duman in Bus Ride

We continue of series of interviews with the guys behind the microphones who bring us the minor league games through our radios and computers. Wrapping up the full season teams is Jason Benetti, the voice of the Salem Avalanche. Jason agreed to an email interview with Spikesnstars.com. The interview has not been edited for content but has been formated for the website. Let’s go for a trip around the bases with Jason Benetti.

First Base

Spikesnstars.com – We would like to give our readers a sense of where you came from and how you got to where you are now. Please describe for our readers your journey to land behind the mic in Corpus Christi. Specifically other teams you have called for and any other work if applicable away from the mic that may have helped lead you to your current role.Read More

Jason Benetti, Salem

RR Runs Out Of The Game, Florentino Still Hot, DeLome Leads Lex

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Duman in From the Bus Stop

Round Rock

The Express ran themselves out of chance to tie the final game against New Orleans.

The promising inning yielded only one run and ended when catcher Humberto Quintero was thrown out at the plate by left fielder Chris Aguila. Quintero was on second base, and he attempted to score on a single by shortstop Edwin Maysonet, despite Express manager Dave Clark giving him a sign to hold up at third base.

“Maybe I could have been a little bit more animated and basically pushed him down,” said Clark. “In the back of my mind, I’m saying he’s not a real speedy guy, but the fact is he went for it and it was a close play at the plate.”

The Express went on to lose 3-2.Read More

Minor game recaps

RR Gets A Look At New Pitchers, CC’s 3 Solo Shots Not Enough, Salem Comes Back For Win, Lexington Can’t Pull One Out.

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Duman in From the Bus Stop

Round Rock

The Express has played the New Orleans Zephyrs for 8 straight games. They have one more game against them tonight. I’ll admit I have no idea what the heck a Zephyr is so I used our trusted and infallible source to find out. Best I can tell a Zephyr is either a marshmallow candy from Eastern Europe, the Greek god of the west wind, or a model of a racing dingy. Bottom line is I am sick of reading about them playing the Express and even more sick of seeing them kick the Express around the ball park like they did last night 12-4.Read More

Minor game recaps

The Good & Bad Report: VSL Astros

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Duman in From the Bus Stop

The VSL is underway and after 18 games, the V-Stros are playing .500 ball. Let’s see how they are stacking up against the 8 other teams in the league. All stats are as of June 2nd.

The Good:

The Hitters:

The V-Stros are hitting .275 as a team which is second best in the league. They lead the league in OBP and OPS and are second in Slugging. They are first in doubles and RBI’s. They are second in hits, total bases & walks taken.
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VSL Astros

‘Round the Bases with Matt Hicks – Voice of the Hooks.

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Jacksonian in Bus Ride

Spikesnstars.com continues our visits with the men behind the mics. Today we catch up with Matt Hicks the voice of the Corpus Christi Hooks. Matt agreed to an email interview with Spikesnstars.com. The interview has not been edited for content but formatted for the website. Join us as we go ‘Round the Bases’ with Matt Hicks.

First Base

Spikesnstars.com – We would like to give our readers a sense of where you came from and how you got to where you are now. Please describe for our readers your journey to land behind the mic in Corpus Christi. Specifically other teams you have called for and any other work if applicable away from the mic that may have helped lead you to your current role.Read More

Weekend Update

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Duman in From the Bus Stop

Salem

Let’s get the weekend wrap up started in the far eastern section of the farm. The Avs played a bunch of ball this weekend.
Friday night, they completed a suspended game from May 6th. It was scoreless when they continued the game. David Qualben was pressed into service because the planned opening pitcher was Chad Wagler but he tweaked his side in warm ups. Qualben didn’t get enough time to warm up but the Winston Salem batters did. They sent the second pitch from Qualben over the fence and that would be enough for the win as Salem only scratched out one hit.Read More

Minor game recaps