July 26, 2005 at 6:46 AM
7/26 Cup of Coffee
What a night ! Whether you are upset with what happened in Tampa Bay or with the fact that the minor league teams lost 4 out of 5 contests,we all need a strong cup of the brew this morning.
Pawtucket was the only successful team in the organization last night. They edged Ottawa 7-5. Gabe Kapler was 2 for 4 and Luis Figueroa was 3 for 4 with 2 RBI. Alex Machado was 2 for 3. Chris Narveson (4-5) was the winner. He went 6 innings giving up 4 runs on 5 hits. He struck out 4.
Portland lost to New Britain 7-5. David Murphy was 2 for 5 with a triple and a run scored. Alberto Concepcion was 2 for 4 with 2 RBI, while Scott Youngbauer went 2 for2 with 2 doubles and a run scored. Our long lost Denny Tomori took the loss giving up all 7 runs in just 2 innings of work.
Wilmington was shut out by Salem 4-0 in a game that lasted only 5 innings due to rain. The Blue Rocks managed only 2 hits in the game. Singles by Bryan Pritz and Brant Ust. Steve Langone (3-4) took the loss. He gave up 4 runs on 5 hits in 5 innings of work.
Greenville had the night off.
New Jersey got by Lowell by a score of 5-3. Zak Farkes went 2 for 4 with a RBI and a run scored. Jason Twomley was also 2 for 4. Adam Blackley went 6 innings giving up 3 runs on 2 hits but Blake Maxwell (1-2) took the loss giving up 2 runs in 2 innings.
In Rookie League play, the Gulf Coast Twins bombed the Red Sox 12-2. Bubba Bell along with Jesus Garcia were each 2 for 4. Kyle Fernandes (0-1) was the loser. He gave up 7 runs on 5 hits in 3 2/3 innings.
Player of the Night: Luis Figueroa of the PawSox who was 3 for 4 and drove in 2 runs in the systems only win of the night.