July 26, 2007 at 6:21 AM
Craft throws 6 scoreless 1 hit innings in Spinners Win
7/26 Cup of Coffee: On Wednesday, Pawtucket fell 12-2 to Toledo. Joel Pineiro threw 3 scoreless innings. He did not allow a hit while giving up 1 BB. He had 1 K. Devern Hansack went 1/3 of an inning and allowed 2 runs on a hit and a BB. Edgar Martinez (2-4) took the loss giving up 3 runs on 3 hits and 3 BB in 2 innings. He had 1 K. Barry Hertzler went 1 2/3 innings giving up 7 runs on 7 hits and 3 BB. Infielder Zach Borowiak came off the bench to pitch the final inning. He did not allow a run on 1 hit. He had 1 K. Joe McEwing went 4 for 5 with a RBI.
Portland defeated New Hampshire 5-3. Justin Masterson (4-0) had another sparkling performance allowing 2 runs in 6 2/3 innings of work. He gave up 3 hits but did not walk a hitter. He had 10 Ks. Beau Vaughan went 1/3 of an inning striking out the only hitter he faced. Daniel Haigwood threw 1 scoreless inning. He allowed 1 hit while fanning 2. Lincoln Holdzkom pitched the final frame giving up 1 run on 1 hit. Jay Johnson went 2 for 4 and scored a run. Bryan Pritz went 3 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI.
Lancaster blasted High Desert 16-7. Mike Rozier started and went 4 2/3 innings. He gave up 5 runs on 7 hits and 4 BB. He had 4 Ks. Blake Maxwell went 1 1/3 frames allowing 2 runs on 4 hits. He had 1 K. TJ Large (5-1) was credited with the win. He went 2 scoreless innings giving up 3 hits. He had 3 Ks. Jason Blackey pitched a scoreless final inning allowing a BB. Zach Daeges went 2 for 4 and scored a run. Aaron Bates continued to hit like he had never missed any time going 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Brad Correll went 3 for 4 with a home run and 3 runs scored. Mark Wagner went 2 for 4 with a home run and 3 runs scored. Zak Farkes went 2 for 5 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 4 RBI. Christian Lara went 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBI.
Charleston defeated Greenville 7-5. Daniel Bard (3-2) took the loss going 3 innings. He gave up 6 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Chris Jones went 4 innings and allowed 1 run on 3 hits. He had 5 Ks. Chris Province pitched the final 2 innings and did not allow a run. He gave up 1 hit. Jon Still went 3 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI. Paul Smyth went 2 for 4.
Lowell defeated Jamestown 8-6. Jordan Craft (5-0) threw 6 scoreless innings. He allowed 1 hit and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks. Eric Beattie went 2 1/3 innings and gave up 6 runs on 1 hit and 7 BB. Willy Mota pitched 2/3 of an inning. He did not allow a run on 1 hit. Pedro Vasquez went 3 for 4 with a home run and 3 runs scored. Deshaun Brooks went 2 for 4 with a run scored and 3 RBI. Aaron Reza went 2 for 2 with 2 RBI.
In the Gulf Coast League, the Orioles doubled the Red Sox 4-2. Pedro Perez went 1 1/3 innings. He gave up 1 run on 4 BB. He had 3 Ks. Victor Galue (0-3) went 2 1/3 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and a BB. Mauricio Mendez pitched 2 1/3 scoreless frames. He allowed 1 BB while fanning 1. Armando Zerpa threw 2 innings and gave up 1 run on 2 hits. He had 2 Ks. Ryne Miller threw a perfect final inning striking out 2 of the 3 batters he faced. Mitch Dening went 2 for 4. Ricardo Burgos went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI.
In the Dominican League, the Red Sox fell 5-1 to the Yankees. Stolmy Pimentel had a strong start throwing 5 scoreless innings on 2 hits and a BB. He had 6 Ks. Alberto Gonzalez (1-1) took the loss giving up 5 runs on 3 hits and 2 BB in 2 2/3 innings of work. He had 4 Ks.
Player of the Night: Jordan Craft who threw 6 scoreless, 1 hit innings for the Spinners.