Round Rock
The Express ended their 9 game losing streak to Omaha on Sunday and then started a new one on Monday. The Express gave up 3 unearned runs to sink a solid effort by Josh Muecke who fell to 0-2 verses Omaha this season.Read More
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The Good & Bad Report: Salem
May is winding down and it’s time to take a glimps at the Carolina League stats and see where the Avs stack up. The Avs are currently 21-27 and in last place in the Carolina League Southern division. All rankings are out of 8 teams in the league and are current as of 5/26/08.
The Good:
The Hitters
As a team, Salem leads the league with 120 doubles. The 20 foot tall outfield fences at Salem Memorial might have something to do with that. Salem is 3rd in total hits and in walks taken.
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Weekend Update
Round Rock
Saturday night, the Express lost to Omaha for the 9th straight time. According to David Clark, the problems began with Josh Miller leaving the ball up.
Minor game recaps“(Miller) started leaving the ball up a little bit and they came out swinging,” Clark said. “When you got a free-swinging club like those guys got over there, when you make mistakes they are going to put a charge on it.”
The Good & Bad Report – Lexington
May is almost done so it is time to revisit how Lexington prospects are doing when stacked up against the rest of the 16 team South Atlantic League. Lexington has the leagues worst record at 15-34. They are 15.5 games in back of the North Division leader. The stats are through the games Sunday 5/25.
The Good
The Hitters
The Legends as a team are tied for 3rd with 14 triples. They also have been caught stealing 12 times, good for the second lowest total in the league.
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Lexington Loses Late, Salem Splits, CC Wins In 12, Round Rock Solo Homers Not Enough
Lexington
The Legends let Hagerstown walk away with an 11 inning win. Jordan Powell allowed the tying run in the 9th inning and then loaded the bases in the 11th before Fernando Abad came in to walk the first batter he faced for the 8-7 loss.
Minor League Pitching Coordinator, Brit Burns, likes what he sees from some of the pitchers in Lex.Read More
Minor game recapsWandy’s Rehab Start Solid, Cassel Continues Good Work, Salem & Lex Have Rough Nights, VSL Season Underway.
Corpus Christi had the big story for the second night in a row. Houston sent Wandy Rodriguez down to pitch a rehab start and he pitched well. He went 6 innings giving up one run on 4 hits. One of those hits was a solo homer. He walked one batter and didn’t strike out any. He threw 78 pitches during his outing. Chris Johnson continued his good work at the plate going 3 for 4 but his struggles in the field continued with his 17th error of the year.Read More
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