July 9, 2005 at 1:22 AM
Cup of Coffee
As rain fell all over the northeast there was minor league baseball to be played. Here's how things went down.
AAA Pawtucket lost 1-2 to Syracuse, designated hitter Mike Lockwood had a good night at the plate going 3-for-3 with a RBI. Despite allowing 5 walks Chris Narveson pitched 6 2/3 strong innings allowing only 2 hits and 1 run. The Sea Dogs were slated to play the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, but the game was postponed due to rain. The Blue Rocks had one of their best games of the year in a decisive 7-0 win. The trio of Matt Goodson, TJ Rios, and Edgar Martinez combined for an impressive one-hit, 11 strike-out effort. At the plate RF Brant Ust clubbed two homers and also had 3 RBIs. Greenville was defeated by the first place Kannapolis Intimidators 4-6. John Otness was 3-for-5 and Chris Turner hit his third homer of the season. In Vermont the Spinners won 3-0, Dustin Kelly was 2-for-3 with a walk, RBI, and 2 runs scored, he also committed his sixth error of the year. Kevin Guyette got the win pitching 2 2/3 innings giving up only one hit and striking out 3. The Gulf Coast Red Sox lost a close one 8-9 to the Gulf Coast Pirates. Jesus Garcia kept up his hot streak going 2-for-3 with a homer, 3 RBIs, and a walk; Yader Peralta pitched two strong innings in relief.
Player of the Day: Brant Ust of Wilmington.