July 30, 2005 at 6:09 AM
7/30 Cup of Coffee
With the month of July just about over and trade rumours swirling faster than an October storm, let's relax long enough to enjoy today's cup of coffee. Although here's hoping some of the trade rumours that see the Sox having to give up top prospects to get rid of Manny Ramirez are not going to happen.
Buffalo defeated Pawtucket 7-2. Tim Kester (10-5) took the loss. He went 5 2/3 innings giving up 6 runs on 10 hits while striking out 7. Gabe Kapler had a perfect 2 for 2 night. It is likely he will be called up to Boston today. His average while with the PawSox was .636. Justin Sherrod was 2 for 4 with a home run and a double. Portland got by New Hampshire 5-3. David Pauley got the victory (7-4). He went 5 innings giving up 2 runs on 8 hits. Hanley Ramirez went 1 for 3 with a RBI and a run scored. Wilmington defeated Kinston 6-2. Jose Vaquedano went 5 innings giving up 2 runs on 4 hits with 6 Ks. Kyle Bono got the win(2-2) pitching 3 scoreless innings in relief. Brant Ust led the offense going 3 for 5 with 3 RBI and a run scored. Ian Bladergroen and Matt Van Der Bosch both were 2 for 4. Greenville lost 8-3 to Augusta. Beau Vaughn took the loss going 5 1/3 innings. He gave up 4 runs on 8 hits with 9 strikeouts. Austin Easley was 3 for 4 and Logan Sorensen was 2 for 5 with a home run and 2 runs scored. Lowell beat Vermont 7-3. J.T. Zink went 4 innings allowing 0 runs on 2 hits while striking out 5. Gene Flores got the win(1-1) allowing no runs in one inning of work. Jed Lowrie , Jason Twomley and Luis Soto all were 2 for 4. The Gulf Coast Red Sox were 8-1 winners over the Pirates. Yulkin German got the win going 5 2/3 innings. He allowed 0 runs on only 1 hit. Ian Cronkhite went 2 for 5 with a double, a home run and 3 RBI. Bubba Bell went 2 for 4 with 2 doubles and a run scored.
Player of The Night: Brant Ust of the Wilmington Blue Rocks.