Van Every homers 3 times in PawSox win

6/30 Cup of Coffee: On Sunday, Pawtucked blanked Rochester 10-0 in a game called in the 8th inning due to rain. Devern Hansack (4-8) threw 7 innings and allowed 2 hits. He had 8 Ks. Jose Vaquedano pitched 0.2 innings giving up 1 BB. Jed Lowrie went 2 for 4 with 2 home runs and 4 RBI. Gil Velazquez went 2 for 3 with a home run and 3 runs scored. Jon Van Every went 3 for 3 with 3 home runs and 5 RBI.

Trenton downed Portland 8-2. Michael Bowden (7-4) went 5.1 innings allowing 3 runs on 7 hits and 3 BB. He had 6 Ks. Daniel Bard pitched 0.2 frames and did not allow a run or a hit. He had 2 BB while fanning 1. Mike James threw 2.2 frames giving up 4 runs on 4 hits. He had 2 Ks. Daniel Haigwood went 0.1 of an inning allowing 1 run on 1 hit. He had 1 K. Zach Daeges went 2 for 3 with a RBI. John Otness went 2 for 4.

Lancaster outslugged Inland Empire 16-9. Blake Maxwell threw 3.2 frames allowing 4 runs on 5 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Derrick Loop (1-0) went 2.1 frames giving up 4 runs on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Jason Blackey threw a clean 9th inning recording 2 Ks. Jason Place went 2 for 5 and scored 2 runs. Reid Engel went 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Jon Still went 3 for 3 with a home run, 4 runs scored and 6 RBI. Josh Reddick went 3 for 5 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 2 RBI. Chih-Hsien Chiang went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI.

In another slugfest, Greenville edged Asheville 13-12. Jose Capellan threw 5 innings allowing 2 runs on 7 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Kyle Fernandes went 2.1 frames giving up 4 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Javier Garcia went 0.2 of an inning allowing 3 runs on 3 hits. He had 1 K. Kyle Foster (2-0) went 1 inning giving up 3 runs on 6 hits. Chi-Hsuan Lin went 4 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 6 RBI. Mike Jones went 2 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Oscar Tejeda went 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored and a RBI.

The Lowell /Oneonta game was suspended in the first inning due to rain and will be finished prior to tonight's regularly scheduled game.

Player of the Night: Jon Van Every who had 3 homers and 5 RBI for the PawSox

Almanzar leads Gulf Coast Sox to win

6/29 Cup of Coffee: Saturday's games saw Rochester down Pawtucket 8-6 in 10 innings. The PawSox actually led by a run going into the bottom of the 10th. Charlie Zink went 6 innings giving up 5 runs on 9 hits and 3 BB. He had 4 Ks. Mike Timlin threw a perfect inning of relief fanning 2 of the 3 hitters he faced. Lincoln Holdzkom went 2.1 frames without allowing a run or a hit. He had 1 K. Jon Switzer (3-1) did not retire a hitter but allowed 3 runs on 3 hits. Joe Thurston went 3 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Jed Lowrie went 2 for 5 with a RBI. Gil Velazquez went 2 for 5 with a home run and 2 runs scored. Jon Van Every went 2 for 5 with a home run.

Trenton defeated Portland 7-4. Matt Goodson went 2 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and 3 BB. He had 1 K. Carlos Vasquez threw 3 innings giving up 2 runs on 2 hits and 3 BB. He had 4 Ks. Chad Rhoades (2-2) went 3 frames allowing 3 runs on 4 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. TJ Large pitched a clean 9th recording 1 K. Zach Daeges went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Sandy Madera went 2 for 4 with a run scored. Aaron Bates went 2 for 3 with a RBI. John Otness went 2 for 5 with a RBI. Mickey Hall went 3 for 4 with a run scored.

Inland Empire edged Lancaster 7-6. Tony Bajoczky went 7 innings allowing 3 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 KS. Josh Papelbon (0-3) threw an inning giving up 2 runs on 1 hit and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Chris Jones went 1 inning and gave up 2 runs on 3 hits and a BB. Lars Anderson went 2 for 3 and scored a run. Chih-Hsien Chiang went 2 for 3 with a run scored and 3 RBI.

Greenville defeated Asheville 4-1. Felix Doubront (8-5) threw 6 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits and a BB. He had 7 Ks. Ryne Miller threw 2 scoreless, hitless innings giving up a BB. He had 2 Ks. Felix Ventura pitched a scoreless, hitless 9th giving up 1 BB. He fanned 1. Yamaico Navarro went 2 for 3 with a run scored and 2 RBI.

Vermont downed Lowell 5-1. Drake Britton went 3 innings giving up 1 run on 3 hits and 3 BB. He had 2 Ks. Charlie Rosario (0-1) went 2.2 frames allowing 4 runs on 5 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Seth Garrison threw 2.1 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits while fanning 4. Kade Keowen went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

In the Gulf Coast League, the Red Sox defeated the Orioles 7-5 in 10 innings. Wang-Yi Lin went 4 innings allowing 2 runs on 4 hits. He had 1 K. Jorge Rodriguez threw 2 innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. Pedro Perez (1-0) went 3 innings giving up 2 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Dustin Mercadante pitched a clean 10th recording a K. Joantoni Garcia went 2 for 5 with a run scored. Andrew Frezza went 2 for 6 with 2 runs scored. Michael Almanzar went 3 for 3 with 3 runs scored and 2 RBI. Tyler Yockey went 3 for 5 with 2 RBI.

In the Dominican League, the Red Sox downed the Mets 11-5. Danny Dilon (2-1) went 5 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits and 3 BB. He had 2 Ks.

Player of the Night: Michael Almanzar who went 3 for 3 with 3 runs scored and 2 RBI

Sox sign supplemental pick Price

The Red Sox have agreed to terms with supplemental first round pick RHP Bryan Price (#45 overall) for a reported $849,000 bonus, essentially slot value. The pick the Red Sox used to select Price was awarded as compensation for the departure of type-B free agent RHP Eric Gagne. Price, 21, was a senior draftee out of Rice University where he recorded a 4-4 record with a 3.72 ERA in 48.1 IP over 30 games (one start), allowing 20 ER on 38 hits and striking out 54 batters and issuing 27 walks. His arsenal features a 95 MPH fastball with good movement, a mid-80s hard slider and a third-pitch sinking change. Used as a reliever by the owls, Price is expected to be developed as a starter by the Red Sox.

Negron's 3 RBI help lead Drive to win

6/28 Cup of Coffee: Action on Friday saw Pawtucket down Rochester 4-2. Edgar Martinez (3-1) went 5 innings and did not allow a run. He gave up 2 hits and 4 BB while fanning 5. Michael Tejera threw 2 innings allowing 1 run on 1 hit. Miquel Asencio went 1 inning allowing 1 run on 1 hit. He had 1 K. Hunter Jones pitched a clean 9th inning to earn his 2nd straight save. He struck out 1. Joe Thurston went 3 for 5 and scored a run. George Kottaras went 3 for 4 and hit his 15th home run. Sean Danielson went 2 for 4 and scored a run.

Portland defeated Trenton 5-3. Kyle Jackson (4-1) threw 5 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Daniel Haigwood pitched 1.2 frames giving up 1 run on 4 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Mike James threw 1.1 innings giving up 2 runs on 3 hits. Beau Vaughn threw a clean 9th fanning 1 of the 3 batters he faced. Bubba Bell went 2 for 4 and scored a run. He is now hitting .307. Sandy Madera went 2 for 4 with a home run and 3 RBI. Aaron Bates and Mark Wagner each had a home run.

Inland Empire defeated Lancaster 9-6. Chris Jones went 3.2 innings giving up 4 runs on 8 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Blake Maxwell (2-3) went 1.2 frames giving up 3 runs on 4 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Richie Lentz went 1.2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Cody McAllister threw the final 2 innings giving up 2 runs on 2 hits. He fanned 3. Jason Place went 2 for 5 and scored a run. Josh Reddick went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI. Daniel Nava went 2 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Aaron Reza went 3 for 3 with a run scored and a RBI.

Greenville downed Asheville 9-3. Jose Alvarez (6-8) threw 5 innings giving up 3 runs on 8 hits and 3 BB. He had 2 Ks. Ryne Lawson threw 3 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Javier Garcia threw a perfect 9th fanning 2 of the 3 batters he faced. Yamaico Navarro went 3 for 5 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Mike Jones went 2 for 4 and scored a run. Jared Stanley went 2 for 5 with 2 RBI. Kris Negron went 2 for 3 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI.

Vermont edged Lowell 2-1. Hunter Strickland went 5 innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Stephen Fife (1-1) threw 2 innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Alex Hale threw a scoreless inning allowing 1 hit and a BB. Mitch Dening went 2 for 4. Kade Keowen went 2 for 4 and scored a run. Ronald Bermudez went 2 for 3.

In the Gulf Coast League, the Twins blanked the Red Sox 5-0. Cesar Cabral (0-1) threw 4 innings allowing 3 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Mike Rozier went 2 innings giving up 2 runs on 2 hits and a BB. He fanned 3. Swen Huijer threw 2 perfect innings of relief. Dennis Neuman threw 1 scoreless inning allowing 1 hit. He had 1 K. On offense, the team had only 4 hits with no one having more than 1.

In the Dominican League, the Red Sox downed the Royals 7-5. Chris De La Rosa went 1 for 2 with a run scored and 4 RBI.

Player of the Night: Kris Negron who went 2 for 3 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI

Greenville's Lin selected for Futures Game

Greenville OF Che-Hsuan Lin has been named to the World Team roster for the Futures Game which will be played July 13 at Yankee Stadium. With the Drive in 3008, Lin is .254/.348/.368 (.716 OPS) in 272 ABs over 68 games, and has 10 doubles and six triples to his credit along with 23 stolen bases (5 CS). Lin (19), a native of Taiwan, was signed by the Red Sox as an international free agent in June of 2007. He spent most of 2007 with the GCL Red Sox, going .263/.330/.459 (.787 OPS) in 43 games (4 homers, 10 doubles, 6 triples), before posting a .475 OPS in 11 games with Lowell. Lin is currently the eighth ranked prospect in the organization by SoxProspects.com.

Pauley earns 10th win allowing 1 run over 7 innings

6/27 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket downed Richmond 4-1 on Thursday. David Pauley (10-2) went 7 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 9 Ks. Mike Timlin threw a clean inning of relief. Hunter Jones earned the save pitching a scoreless inning allowing 1 hit in the 9th. He had 2 Ks. Chris Carter went 2 for 2 and scored a run. Dusty Brown went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

Portland blanked Connecticut 2-0. Kris Johnson (6-3) threw 6 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks. TJ Large threw a scoreless inning allowing 1 hit and 1 BB. He had 1 K. Chad Rhoades threw a scoreless inning allowing 1 hit. He fanned 1. Beau Vaughn threw a scoreless 9th giving up 1 hit and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Bubba Bell went 3 for 4 and scored a run. Zach Daeges went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

Lancaster edged Inland Empire 6-5. Travis Beazley went 6 innings giving up 2 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 7 Ks. Bryce Cox threw 2 innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits. He fanned 3. Brian Steinocher (3-2) pitched the 9th and allowed 2 runs on 3 hits. He had a K. Josh Reddick went 2 for 5 with a run scored and 3 RBI. Chih-Hsien Chiang went 3 for 4 with 2 RBI.

Augusta blanked Greenville 8-0. Chad Povich (5-2) threw 5 innings allowing 6 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Kyle Foster went 2 innings giving up 2 runs on 3 hits. He fanned 2. Kyle Fernandes pitched a 1-2-3 9th inning. David Mailman went 2 for 4.

Vermont downed Lowell 6-1. Hunter Strickland (0-1) threw 4 innings allowing 6 runs on 10 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Kyle Weiland pitched 4 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits. He struck out 4. Mitch Dening and Kade Keowen each went 2 for 4.

In the Gulf Coast League, the Pirates defeated the Red Sox 4-1. Ryan Pressly (0-2) went 4.2 innings giving up 1 run on 6 hits and a BB. He had 5 Ks. Pete Ruiz threw 2 innings giving up 3 runs on 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Jennel Hudson threw the final 2.1 frames and did not allow a baserunner. Andrew Frezza went 2 for 4.

In the Dominican League, the Red Sox defeated the White Sox 7-2. Manuel Rivera threw 6 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and 2 BB. He had 7 Ks.

Player of the Night: David Pauley who earned his 10th win going 7 innings and allowing 1 run on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 9Ks.

Roberto Feliz 3 HRs leads GCL onslaught

6/26 Cup of Coffee: Today's cup will be brief as Don is out sick this morning. Get well Don!

In Rhode Island, the PawSox hammered Richmond 10-1, and Clay Buchholz took home is 3rd win, pitching 6 2/3 innings, allowing 1 run on 5 hits, striking out 7. George Kottaras went yard twice, while Chris Carter and Bryan Pritz helped in the offensive attack with three hits a piece.

Portland fell to Connecticut 5-1, with Dave Gassner taking the loss. Dan Bard pitched 2 effective innings of relief and Iggy Suarez had 2 of the Dogs' 8 hits.

Felix Ventura took the loss and the blown save for Greenville, who lost 6-5 to Augusta. Jered Stanley and Ty Weeden each had two hits, and both Stanley and David Marks homered. Terumasa Matsuo started for the Drive, striking out 6, walking 2, and allowing 2 runs in 5 2/3 innings.

In NY-Penn League action, the Spinners downed Oneonta 7-1. Carlos Fernandez continued his offensive dominance, going 3-for-4 with a double and 2 RBI. Will Middlebrooks also chipped in 2 hits. Stolmy Pimentel, Mike Lee, and Lance McClain combined to only allow 1 run and 6 hits over 9 innings. Pimentel struck out 3 in 5 innings.

Down in Florida, the GCL Sox pounded the GCL Reds 16-5. Player-of-the -night Roberto Feliz went 4-for-5 with 3 homers and 7 RBI. In his first action of the year, Rafael Cabreja also had 4 hits. Bryan Peterson and Wilfred Pichardo also chipped in two hits each.

The DSL Red Sox also won, defeating the DSL Rays 6-4. Leonel Escobar had 3 singles and 2 RBI, and Roman Mendez was semi-effective in his second career start, allowing 2 runs in 4 IP, striking out 4.

Player of the Night: Roberto Feliz

Hansack throws 8 scoreless innings in PawSox win

6/25 Cup of Coffee: On Tuesday, Pawtucket downed Richmond 6-1. Devern Hansack (3-8) threw 8 shutout innings allowing 2 hits. He had 4 Ks. Jose Vaquedano pitched the 9th and allowed 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Dusty Brown went 2 for 3 with a run scored and 3 RBI. Sean Danielson went 2 for 3 with a RBI.

Portland edged Connecticut 6-5. Michael Bowden (7-3) went 7 innings giving up 3 runs on 5 hits. He had 6 Ks. Carlos Vasquez threw 1 inning and did allow a run. He gave up 2 hits while fanning 1. Mike James pitched 1 inning allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Bubba Bell went 2 for 5 with a home run. Tony Granadillo went 2 for 5 with a run scored. Sandy Madera went 2 for 5 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Augusta defeated Greenville 8-2. Jose Cappellan (1-1) went 4 innings allowing 4 runs on 7 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Javier Garcia went 3 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits. He had 2 Ks. Jordan Craft went 0.2 innings giving up 4 runs on 4 hits and a BB. Felix Ventura went 0.1 innings allowing 1 hit. Kris Negron went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

Lowell scored a run in the 14 inning to down Oneonta 4-3 in the suspended game that was completed last night. Drake Britton went 5 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits. He had 3 Ks. Dan Buller threw 2 scoreless frames allowing 1 hit and a BB. He had 1 K. Charlie Rosario threw 4 innings giving up 2 runs on 7 hits. He had 2 Ks. Mike Tomoleoni (1-0) went 3 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and 4 BB. Mitch Dening went 2 for 6 and scored a run. Carlos Fernandez-Oliva went 2 for 6 with a RBI. In the regular scheduled game, Oneonta defeated Lowell 4-1. Yeiper Castillo (0-1) went 4 innings allowing 3 runs on 2 hits and 5 BB. He had 5 Ks. Seth Garrison threw 3 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits. He had 1 K. Alex Hale threw a clean inning. John Hee went 2 for 3.

The DSL Red Sox lost 2-1 to the Blue Jays in 10 innings. Javier Jimenez threw 5 innings allowing 1 run on 5 hits. He fanned 4.

Player of the Night: Devern Hansack who threw 8 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits and 0 BB in PawSox win

Player of the Week, 6/16-22: Jeff Bailey

Pawtucket 1B/DH Jeff Bailey recorded six hits in 20 ABs last week, but four of them four home runs, posting a .300/.417/.900 (1.371 OPS) line, scoring seven runs while batting in four and was voted (position) Player of the Week for June 16-22 by the SoxProspects.com community. This is Bailey's third Player of the Week Award, he previously won for April 28-May 5 and May 12-18 and was SoxProspects.com Player of the Month for May 2008. In 254 ABs over 68 games with Pawtucket, Bailey is .315/.415/.657 (1.091 OPS) with 22 home runs, three triples and 17 doubles (57 RBI, 61 runs). Honorable Mention: Greenville C/DH Ty Weeden, who lost out to Bailey by one vote, going .455/.600/.1.091 with one home run and five RBI.

Pitcher of the Week, 6/16-22: Brock Huntzinger

In the first week of action, Lowell RHP Brock Huntzinger hurled 10 scoreless innings over two starts, striking out 11 (while issuing one walk) while holding opposing batters to an .184 average, earning himself one win and SoxProspects.com Pitcher of the Week honors for June 16-22. Over five innings against Tri-City (Astros) June 17, Huntziner allowed three hits and struck out seven and earned the win, while taking a no-decision, allowing four hits, one walk and striking out four against Vermont (Nationals) June 22. Huntzinger, 19, a 2007 third round pick, pitched seven innings last year for the GCL Red Sox and is currently the 33rd ranked prospect in the organization by SoxProspects.com.

Q&A with Stolmy Pimentel

An 18-year-old native of the Dominican Republic, Stolmy Pimentel is the youngest player on the Lowell Spinners’ roster. A right-handed pitcher who was signed by the Red Sox at the age of 16, Pimentel spent last season in the Dominican Summer League where he was named the organization’s Latin Pitcher of the Year. Pimentel is pitching in the United States for the first time in 2008. He made his domestic debut on June 20, striking out six, allowing two earned runs over five innings.

David Laurila: How would you describe yourself as a pitcher?
Stolmy Pimentel: As a pitcher, I always like to stay positive before games and during games. I’m always working hard and ready to throw strikes. My best pitch is my fastball, and I also throw a curveball, a sinker, and a changeup.

DL: What does the Red Sox organization most want you to focus on?
SP: They want me to work on my control.

DL: How difficult has it been to acclimate yourself to American culture and learn to speak English?
SP: I like it here, and think that it is important to learn the language so I can understand and communicate with teammates and everyone else. I started learning English two years ago.

DL: Besides language, what are the most difficult adjustments for you living in the United States?
SP: The most difficult thing is feeling alone, because I’m very far away from family and friends at home. The food is very different here, without as much flavor. The people are more respectful and polite here, always saying please and thank you. They also respect personal space more and don’t touch each other as much.

DL: You were only 16 years old when you signed with the Red Sox. What was that experience like?
SP: I went out and pitched, and they saw me when I was young. They were impressed that I was young and had speed, that I had a good fastball. That’s when they started to get interested in me. The Red Sox were the only team I practiced with.

Thanks to Jenn VandenAkker of the Spinners staff for interpreting the interview.

Goodson throws 5 scoreless innings in Sea Dog win

6/24 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket edged Richmond 7-6 in 10 innings on Monday. Charlie Zink threw 8.1 innings giving up 5 runs on 5 hits and 4 BB. He had 10 Ks. Jon Switzer (3-0) went 1.2 frames allowing 1 run on 2 hits. Jeff Bailey went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. Jed Lowrie went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. George Kottaras went 2 for 5 with 2 RBI. Bryan Pritz went 2 for 5 and scored a run.

Portland defeated Connecticut 5-3. Matt Goodson (4-4) threw 5 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits and 2 BB. He fanned 4. Daniel Haigwood went 1.1 giving up 1 run on 1 hit and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Chad Rhoades went 1.1 frames allowing 2 runs on 3 hits. Beau Vaughn went 1.1 scoreless innings. He struck out 3. Ryan Khoury went 3 for 4 with a run scored and 3 RBI. Jeff Corsaletti went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI. Iggy Suarez went 2 for 4 and scored twice.

Hickory edged Greenville 4-3. Felix Doubront (7-5) went 4.2 innings allowing 3 runs on 7 hits. He had 3 Ks. Kyle Fernandes went 2.1 frames giving up 1 run on 4 hits. He had 2 Ks. Ryne Lawson pitched 2 perfect innings of relief. Ryan Kalish went 2 for 4. Luis Exposito went 2 for 4 and scored twice. David Mailman went 3 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI.

The Lowell - Oneonta game was suspended in the 12th inning with the teams tied at 3. The game will be concluded prior to tonight's scheduled game.

In the Gulf Coast League, the Red Sox blanked the Orioles 5-0. Pedro Perez threw 4 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits. He fanned 3. Swen Huijer threw a scoreless inning allowing 2 hits. Mike Rozier went 1.2 scoreless frames allowing 1 hit and 4 BB. He struck out 3. Jennel Hudson threw a scoreless, hitless inning allowing 3 BB. Michael Almanzar went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a RBI.

In the Dominican League, the Red Sox edged the Yankees 5-4. Danny Dilon went 5 innings allowing 1 run on 7 hits.

Player of the Night: Matt Goodson who threw 5 scoreless innings in the Sea Dog win

Bailey homers twice in PawSox win

6/23 Cup of Coffee: On Sunday, Pawtucket got by Columbus 8-6 in 10 innings. Edgar Martinez went 5.2 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 7 Ks. Miguel Asencio threw an inning giving up 3 runs on 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Michael Tejera did not retire a batter but allowed a run on 1 hit. Lincoln Holdzkom threw 2.1 scoreless, hitless innings allowing 1 BB. He fanned 1. Hunter Jones (3-2) threw 1 scoreless frame allowing 2 hits. He fanned 1. Jeff Bailey went 3 for 4 with 2 homers. Jed Lowrie went 2 for 4 with 1 run and 1 RBI. Keith Ginter went 2 for 3 with a run scored and a RBI. Bryan Pritz went 2 for 5 and scored a run.

The Portland / New Hampshire game was suspended in the 4th inning and will be resumed at a later date. Lancaster was not scheduled to play yesterday.

Greenville downed Hickory 10-5. Jose Alvarez threw 5.1 frames giving up 4 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Kyle Foster went 1.2 scoreless innings. He gave up 1 hit while fanning 2. Ryne Miller threw 2 innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Che-Hsuan Lin went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Oscar Tejeda went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. Kris Negron went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Manny Arambarris went 1 for 4 with a grand slam homer.

Lowell edged Vermont 3-2. Brock Huntzinger threw 5 scoreless innings allowing 4 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Stephen Fife pitched 2 perfect innings of relief recording 2 Ks. Lance McClain threw 2 innings giving up 2 runs on 3 hits. He had 1 K. Mitch Dening went 3 for 4 and scored a run. Ronald Bermudez went 2 for 3 with a run scored and a RBI. Carlos Fernandez-Oliva went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

In the Gulf Coast League, the Red Sox defeated the Twins 9-2. Wang-Yi Lin threw 3 innings giving up 1 run on 3 hits and a BB. Anatanaer Batista (1-0) went 4.2 frames allowing 1 run on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks. Dennis Neuman threw 1.1 scoreless, hitless innings fanning 2. Bryan Peterson went 2 for 5 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Michael Almanzar went 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Chih-Hsiang Huang went 2 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Chia-Chu Chen went 4 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI.

Player of the Night: Jeff Bailey who went 3 for 4 with 2 home runs and 3 runs scored

Stanley goes 4 for 4 with 2 homers in losing cause

6/22 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket defeated Columbus 6-2. David Pauley (9-2) went 7 innings allowing 2 runs on 5 hits and 2 BB. He had 5 Ks. Michael Tejera and Eric Hull each threw a clean inning with a K. Joe Thurston went 2 for 4 and scored a run.

Portland blanked New Hampshire 7-0. Kris Johnson (5-3) threw 6.1 innings and did not give up a run. He allowed 6 hits and 3 BB. He had 4 Ks. Daniel Bard threw 2.2 innings of scoreless relief allowing 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Bubba Bell went 2 for 5 with a home run and 2 RBI. Jeff Corsaletti went 3 for 4 and scored a run. Sandy Madera went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI. Andrew Pinckney went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI.

Lake Elsinore downed Lancaster 9-5. Chris Province (1-2) threw 4.2 frames giving up 6 runs on 6 hits and 4 BB. He had a K. Richie Lentz went 2.1 scoreless innings allowing a hit and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Blake Maxwell threw an inning giving up 3 runs on 3 hits and a BB. Lars Anderson went 3 for 5 and scored a run. Jon Still went 2 for 5 with a run scored. Argenis Diaz went 2 for 3 and scored a run.

Hickory defeated Greenville 8-5. Chad Povich (5-1) threw 4.1 innings giving up 5 runs on 3 hits and 4 BB. He had a K. Jordan Craft went 2.2 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits. He had a K. Javier Garcia went 2 innings and gave up 1 run on 3 hits. Ryan Kalish went 2 for 4 with a run scored. Jared Stanley went 4 for 4 with 2 home runs, 3 runs scored and 3 RBI. Ty Weeden went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

Vermont blanked Lowell 1-0 in 10 innings. Hunter Strickland threw 5 innings and did not allow a run giving up 1 hit. He had 5 Ks. Kyle Weiland threw 3 scoreless, hitless innings. He allowed a BB while fanning 2. Alex Hale (0-1) went 2 innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. The Spinners managed just 2 hits in the game.

In the Gulf Coast Leaague, the Red Sox downed the Pirates 5-2. Cesar Cabral (1-0) went 5 innings giving up 1 run on 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 6 Ks. Jeremy Kehrt threw 3 innings allowing 1 run on 1 hit. He fanned 3. Michael Almanzar went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Chih-Hsiang Huang went 2 for 4 with a RBI. Thomas Di Benedetto went 2 for 4. Ken Roque went 2 for 4 and scored a run.

In the Dominican League, the Red Sox defeated the Cubs 11-6. Javier Gutierrez went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Player of the Night: Jared Stanley who was a perfect 4 for 4 with 2 homers, 3 runs scored and 3 RBI

Q&A with Kyle Weiland & Lance McClain

Kyle Weiland and Lance McClain began their professional careers this week with the Lowell Spinners. Weiland, a 21-year-old righthander, was drafted by the Red Sox in the third round out of Notre Dame. McClain, a 21-year-old lefthander, was a 12th-round pick out of Cumberland University. Each talked about that experience prior to the Spinners opener on Tuesday night.

David Laurila: Your professional career gets underway tonight. What does it feel like to be here?

Kyle Weiland: It’s exciting, obviously; it’s what everybody dreams of doing. For all of us, with this being our first game, there’s nothing much like it, especially playing in an environment like the Spinners have here with 5,000-plus fans every game. This is the kind of place you really want to play at.

Lance McClain: It’s really just a dream come true; it’s something I’ve wanted to do since I was little. And what a place to begin a professional career -- this place is always sold out. It just means a lot.

DL: What was the signing process like for you?

KW: It wasn’t too difficult; we got it taken care of pretty quickly, They wanted me out here playing and getting developed right away, so we agreed on a couple of things and made it work. It was pretty easy, and I’m glad to be here.

LM: It was great. I was talking to a bunch of teams a week or two before the draft, and you don’t really know what’s going to happen, but it was very interesting and a very enjoyable time for my family, just soaking it in.

DL: The time between the draft and the start of the season is quite short. Have you had much of an opportunity to talk to the coaches yet?

KW: Just a little bit here and there, mainly getting to know them. I know they have a grace period here where they want to get a feel for who we are as players; they don’t do too much as far as mechanical adjustments right away. That will come, though.

LM: I haven’t too much, but I will. I’ve talked to Walter (Miranda) a little bit about pitching and stuff like that, but as far as expectations, not really. We haven’t got that far yet.

DL: How would you describe yourself as a pitcher?

KW: I’m a righty who throws a fastball, curveball and changeup. I was a closer in college, but I think they want to see me sort of develop into a starter role. We’ll see down the line where that ends up going, if I end up being a starter or reliever. I didn’t get too many innings in college, because I was a closer, so the main focus right now will be getting innings and working on specific things like locating my fastball and developing better command of my secondary pitches.

LM: I’m a guy who needs to locate his fastball and work off his fastball. My changeup is my best pitch. I’m not overpowering or anything like that; I have to locate to be successful. And I know that I still have a lot of learning to do. It’s a lot different here than in college, and I think there’s a lot more that I can learn about pitching.

DL: What do you think it will feel like to stand on the mound for the first time as a professional baseball player?

KW: I think it will definitely feel a little bit better than the first time I pitched in college, and that was outstanding. I’ll be in a whole new ballpark, in front of a whole new group of people, so it will be really exciting. It will be a great experience.

LM: I don’t really know. I’ve kind of been thinking about it, how I’m going to react, and I know that first pitch is going to be fun. It really hasn’t even hit me yet that it’s happening, but it’s really great to be here. I’m definitely ready for the season to get started so I can see what this is all about.

Timlin to DL, Matsuzaka returns

The Red Sox have placed RHP Mike Timlin on the disabled list (left knee tendinitis) and will activate RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka to make this afternoon's start against the Cardinals. Matsuzaka landed on the disabled list May 30 with shoulder fatigue. Timlin last pitched June 16 at Philadelphia, allowing four earned runs on four hits and two walks in two-thirds of an inning.

Buchholz allows 1 hit over 5 innings in PawSox win

6/21 Cup of Coffee: On Friday, Pawtucket downed Columbus 5-2. Clay Buchholz (2-1) went 5 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit. He had 6 Ks. Jon Switzer threw 2 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Jose Vaquedano did not retire a batter but gave up 2 runs on 3 hits. Hunter Jones pitched the final two innings and did not allow a run on 1 hit. He fanned 3. Jon Van Every went 2 for 3. Chris Carter went 1 for 4 with a home run and 3 RBI.

New Hampshire defeated Portland 6-1. Dave Gassner (0-2) went 6 innings giving up 6 runs on 7 hits and a BB. He had 5 Ks. Carlos Vasquez threw 2 scoreless, hitless frames. He allowed 3 BB. Tony Granadillo went 2 for 3 and scored a run.

Lancaster edged Lake Elsinore 9-8. Adam Mills threw 5 innings giving up 6 runs on 10 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Cody McAllister went 2 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits. He had 1 K. Jason Blackey (4-3) threw 2 scoreless frames allowing 2 hits and a BB. Jason Place went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Jorge Jimenez went 2 for 5 with a home run and 2 RBI. Aaron Reza went 2 for 4 and scored a run. Argenis Diaz went 3 for 4 and scored 3 runs.

Greenville edged Hickory 5-4. Terumasa Matsuo went 4.2 frames giving up 4 runs on 5 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Ryne Lawson threw 2.1 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Felix Ventura threw 2 scoreless innings giving up 1 hit and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Che-Hsuan Lin went 2 for 3 and scored a run.

Lowell defeated Vermont 4-2. Stolmy Pimentel threw 5 innings allowing 2 runs on 5 hits and a BB. He had 6 Ks. Mike Lee pitched 2 perfect innings with 5 Ks. Seth Garrison (1-0) threw 2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Luis Sumoza went 2 for 3 with a home run and 3 RBI.

In their opening game, the Gulf Coast League Red Sox were trounced by the Reds 15-2. Ryan Pressly (0-1) went 3.1 innings giving up 4 runs on 5 hits and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks. Mike Rozier threw 2.2 innings giving up 4 runs on 6 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Pedro Perez went 2 innings giving up 4 runs on 7 hits. Jennel Hudson went 1 inning and gave up 3 runs on 3 hits and a BB. Mike Almanzar went 2 for 5. Roberto Feliz went 3 for 4 and scored a run. Andrew Frezza went 3 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI.

In the Dominican, the Red Sox edged the Marlins 3-2. Victor De La Cruz (2-0) pitched 4 scoreless, hitless innings allowing 1 BB while fanning 4.

Player of the Night: Clay Buchholz who threw 5 scoreless, 1 hit innings with 6 Ks in PawSox win

Dent homers twice in Spinner win

6/20 Cup of Coffee: Columbus downed Pawtucket 4-3 on Thursday. Devern Hansack threw 6 scoreless innings allowing 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 7 Ks. Lincoln Holdzkom (5-2) went an inning giving up 4 runs on 5 hits. Miquel Asencio went 2 innings giving up 2 hits while fanning 1. Joe Thurston went 3 for 5. George Kottaras went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored. Bryan Pritz went 3 for 4.

Portland defeated New Britain 10-4. Michael Bowden (6-3) went 5.2 innings allowing 2 runs on 5 hits and a BB. He had 5 Ks. Mike James went 2.1 innings giving up 2 runs on 4 hits. He had 3 Ks. TJ Large threw a scoreless 9th allowing 1 hit while fanning 2. Bubba Bell went 3 for 5 with 3 RBI. Mark Wagner went 2 for 4 with 2 homers and 4 RBI. John Otness went 2 for 4 and scored a run. Mickey Hall went 2 for 4 and scored twice. Iggy Suarez went 2 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI.

Lancaster defeated Lake Elsinore 7-3. Tony Bajoczky (3-3) went 6 innings giving up 3 runs on 8 hits. He had 2 Ks. Bryce Cox threw 2 clean innings. Brian Steinocher threw a scoreless 9th allowing 2 hits. Jason Place went 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Jorge Jimenez went 2 for 4 with a RBI. Aaron Reza went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Argenis Diaz went 2 for 4 with a run scored and 3 RBI.

Greenville downed Hickory 11-6. Jose Capellan went 3 innings allowing 6 runs on 8 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Kyle Fernandes threw 4 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits. He had 2 Ks. Ryne Miller (1-0) pitched 2 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Ryan Kalish went 2 for 4 with a RBI. Yamaico Navarro went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI. Ty Weeden went 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. Kris Negron went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI.

Lowell edged Tri-City 7-6. Yeiper Castillo threw 4 innings allowing 4 runs on 4 hits and a BB. He had 7 Ks. Stephen Fife (1-0) went 2 innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits. He had 1 K. Charlie Rosario went 3 innings giving up 1 run on 5 hits. He had 3 Ks. Ryan Dent went 3 for 4 with 2 home runs. Carlos Fernandez-Oliva went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. Rafael Gil went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

In the DSL, the Red Sox downed the Dodgers 7-4. Felix Sanchez went 3 for 4 and scored a run.

Player of the Night: Ryan Dent who went 3 for 4 with 2 home runs

Reddick has 3 hits in losing cause

6/19 Cup of Coffee: Action was light last night with both Pawtucket and Greenville idle.

New Britain downed Portland 9-6 in 11 innings. Matt Goodson went 3.1 innings giving up 5 runs on 9 hits and 4 BB. He had 1 K. Daniel Haigwood threw 1.2 frames and did not give up a run on 1 hit and 2 BB. Chad Rhoades went 2 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits. He had 3 Ks. Daniel Bard tossed 2 scoreless innings allowing a hit and a BB. Beau Vaughn went 2 innings allowing 3 runs on 2 hits and a BB. Jeff Corsaletti went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI. Aaron Bates went 2 for 4 and scored a run.

High Desert defeated Lancaster 5-2. Travis Beazley (3-8) went 5 innings giving up 5 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks. Blake Maxwell threw 3 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit. He had 3 Ks. Bryce Cox threw a clean 9th. Josh Reddick went 3 for 4.

Tri-City edged Lowell 7-6 in 11 innings. Drake Britton went 5 innings allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Kyle Weiland threw 2 scoreless innings retiring all 6 batters he faced. He had 2 Ks. Lance McClain went 0.2 of an inning giving up 3 runs on 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Joe Guerra (0-1) went 2.2 innings giving up 2 runs on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Mike Tomoleoni went 0.2 of an inning and did not allow a run on 1 hit and 1 BB. Ronald Bermudez went 2 for 6 and scored a run. Luis Sumoza went 2 for 5 with a home run and 2 RBI.

In the Dominican Summer League, the Blue Jays downed the Red Sox 8-2. Chris De La Rosa went 3 for 4 and scored a run.

Player of the Night: Josh Reddick who went 3 for 4 in a losing cause and is now hitting .349 for the seaon.(.352 in Lancaster)

Pitcher of the Week, June 9-15: Adam Mills

In two starts Lancaster RHP Adam Mills allowed two earned runs on six hits (.128 BAA) over 14 innings pitched, striking out seven while walking two, earning a win and SoxProspects.com Pitcher of the Week honors for June 9-15. Mills made two starts on the road against San Jose (Giants) June 10, earning s win while pitching eight shutout innings of two hit ball, and Visalia (D-Backs) June 15, allowing two runs on four hits and striking out two while walking two en route to a no-decision. For the season (all with Lancaster) Mills, age 23, is 7-4 with a 4.13 ERA in 76.1 IP over 14 starts, allowing 35 ER on 85 hits for a .277 BAA, and striking out 40 and issuing 14 bases on balls.

Player of the Week, June 9-15: Daniel Nava

Lancaster OF Daniel Nava reached base in nearly 60 percent of his plate appearances last week, with 13 hits and four walks in 29 plate appearances posting a .520/.586/.680 (1.266 OPS) line, and was voted (position) Player of the Week for June 9-15 by the SoxProspects.com community. Nava doubled four times, scoring six runs while batting in 6. Signed in the off season as a minor league free agent, Nava (age 25) was rated as the top independent league prospect by Baseball America and his not disappointed, going .361/.435/.574 (1.009 OPS) with six home runs, 13 doubles, one triple and 28 RBI in 155 ABs (43 games) with the JetHawks in 2008. Honorable Mention: Greenville C/DH Luis Exposito, .294/.333/.882 (1.215 OPS), three homers and two doubles.

Q&A with Jeff Lasky

SoxProspects' templeUsox recently exchanged a few questions with Jeff Lasky, Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Lancaster JetHawks. Many thanks to Jeff for taking the time to give some great answers for the interview:

templeUsox: Statistically, Jason Place has shown improvement over his first two and a half months as a Jethawk. Can you provide any first-hand observations about his progression this season?
Jeff Lasky: I obviously did not get to see Jason play in Greenville last year, but his improvement this season has been probably the most visibly apparent - you don't have to use video technology or have a degree from the Doug Lau School of Hitting to see how much better Jason has gotten at the plate. He certainly still has a long way to go to fulfill the expectations that come from being a first round pick, but the fact that he has learned so much is encouraging and hopefully is just a sign of what is to come. His plate discipline is certainly improved. He's always going to be a high strikeout player but there is no doubt that his pitch recognition has gotten better and he is gaining a better understanding of what pitchers are trying to do to him. He's laying off breaking balls that he would have chased early in the year and he's been able to fight off more pitches. Even if he's just fouling them off, he's making contact, forcing the pitchers to throw more, and at least creating a chance to get at a mistake pitch. He has good gap to gap power and he's been able to turn on more pitches as well. He's still going to have to get a lot better at all of those things, but it is also easy for us all to forget that he only just turned 20 years old last month. One thing that has been excellent all season has been Jason's defense. He gets great jumps and always seems to take the right route. Jason has a pretty good arm as well and can definitely be a center fielder.

templeUsox:Last year, several starters improved as the year moved on and they became used to the environment of Lancaster and the California League. Are there any pitchers this season who have made take similar steps?
Jeff Lasky: The pitching staffs between the two seasons have been radically different. If the staff continues to do in the second half what they did in the first, this will go down as one of the top three most successful pitching staffs in JetHawks history. It sounds overly simple, but the difference is that these guys throw strikes - they don't get rattled. That's the key to pitching in the hitter-friendly environments here and in the other two or three hitter's parks in the league. If you don't command, you don't succeed. These guys have walked the fewest batters in the league and overall, there are more ground ball pitchers than fly ball pitchers. While last year's staff had the big names and the incredible talent of Bowden, Masterson, etc., this is a much more unheralded group - that has had much more team success. There are no obvious big league stars in the making like Masterson and Bowden, but if these guys continue to develop the way they are here, getting ground ball outs and commanding the zone, they'll have the opportunity to at least get a shot at the higher levels.

Individually, Adam Mills has probably been the most impressive. Not overpowering, but keeps the ball down and doesn't walk batters. He learned his lesson in his first few starts to stay focused on each hitter and has been able to succeed. I've always been a big fan of T.J. Large. He gets a lot of movement on his cutter and uses it to get a lot of weak contact. He's another pitcher who's been able to ignore distractions and turn in consistent efforts. Those of us who saw the team last year are very proud of Blake Maxwell. He took what he'll admit was a very difficult season last year and turned it into a positive by changing his mechanics. He worked hard in the off-season to be able to repeat his delivery from a more traditional sidearm angle and he's pitching with a lot more confidence and aggression this season. And he's just flat-out getting outs. He's been consistent all season as a long reliever, and has been great in a couple of rare spot starts. There is no one pitching better so far under the radar. Blake has an ERA of 1.63 in 55.1 innings with a strong ground ball ratio. Some of the roving instructors are starting to talk about Blake as being an "interesting" pitcher again - and that was before his current stretch of allowing just 2 earned runs in his last 32.1 innings. I'll leave Richie Lentz alone here since you dedicated a full question to him.

templeUsox: Do you think Josh Reddick's approach at the plate will hinder him as he advances? Can you provide some observations about his defense?
Jeff Lasky: Reddick has certainly been an impressive player since joining us. If he'd been with us all year, he'd probably be an All-Star. I would not be overly critical of his approach as I don't want to argue with the success. I like his game when he's willing to go the opposite way. If he is doing that successfully, not allowing pitchers to sit on the outside corner, he really becomes dangerous because of his power. That being said, he can on occasion get a little pull happy and can over-swing. But I haven't seen it for prolonged stretches- he gets back to where he needs to be pretty quickly and I always like hitters who can make adjustments. Defensively, you can really see the joy he takes in playing in the field. His hustle is outstanding and he does have a great arm. Josh already has 11 assists with us. One little thing that has really impressed me is how well he reads the outfield walls. He gets to the bounces so quickly and unloads that he's caught a few guys who thought their doubles were routine.

templeUsox: Richie Lentz has shown flashes of dominance over the last 1+ months. What type of stuff does he has and what does he need to improve on?
Jeff Lasky: Richie Lentz has a big league fastball, no doubt about that. He's been clocked up to 96 this year and has typically sat at 93-94. His late addition to the All-Star team is indicative of his ability to simply dominate hitters when he is in control. We've seen several games where he hasn't been touched, striking out four or five batters in two innings. However, Richie has also learned that he will not be successful at the higher levels unless he is able to exhibit better control and develop his secondary pitches. I've been very impressed with how hard Richie has worked, especially on his slider. He is not coasting on the fastball and his slider has improved. We haven't seen his change-up all that much but I think that's a product of the Red Sox wanting to focus right now on the slider. His control is better too- for a good chunk of the season he was almost 1-1 strikeouts to walks; now he's about 2.5-1. Lentz is very much doing the things the Red Sox have asked him to do to earn a chance at the next level and he could be a future big league reliever.

templeUsox: Finally, Lars Anderson has come back strong since his injury. Have you seen him make adjustments at the plate since April?
Jeff Lasky: To be fair, because of his injuries and my vacation, I haven't seen Lars play since the middle of May. There were obviously huge expectations for Lars in coming here, but it goes to prove that no one has it easy at this level of the minors- everyone has room to grow and will have their ups and downs. I know Lars didn't feel very comfortable early in the year. Even then, he's so talented that he was able to contribute. He has such a wonderfully easy and natural swing that when things are rolling, the ball just jumps off his bat. He's still working on reading pitchers and adjusting to them. But he is the real deal. He was a great sense of the strike zone and uses the whole field. He has great power and has shown the ability to pull the ball this year. In fact, as I write this between innings of our game tonight, Lars just crushed a monster home run over the right field wall, the maintenance building, and quite possibly into Arizona. I think when Lars isn't going full bore it's more because he can overthink things than anything else. He's also been bothered by injuries and illness. I'm looking forward to seeing him at full strength.

Lowell victorious in their first game of season

6/18 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket downed Lehigh Valley 5-1 behind the strong start of Charlie Zink (8-2) who went 7 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits. He had 2 Ks. Hunter Jones threw 1.2 frames and did not allow a run on 1 hit and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Jose Vaquedano retired the final hitter of the night. Jed Lowrie went 2 for 4 with a run and a RBI. Keith Ginter and Bryan Pritz each went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

The Portland / New Britain game was postponed.

High Desert edged Lancaster 9-8. Chris Jones went 3.2 innings giving up 8 runs on 9 hits and a BB. Richie Lentz threw 2.1 frames and did not allow a baserunner. He had 2 Ks. Jason Blackey went 1.2 innings and took the loss allowing 1 run on 1 hit and a BB. TJ Large went 1.1 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit. He had 2 Ks.

In the SAL League All Star game the North hammered the South 13-4. Mike Jones , one of several Drive in the game, went 1 for 3.

Lowell took their opening game of the season by defeating Tri-City 4-2. Brock Huntzinger (1-0) threw 5 scoreless innings giving up 3 hits. He had 7 Ks. Hunter Strickland went 3 innings allowing 2 runs on 1 hit. He had 3 Ks. Seth Garrison pitched the final inning and did not allow a run on 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Carlos Fernandez-Oliva went 3 for 4 and scored a run.

In the DSL, the Red Sox edged the Giants 3-2. Danny Dilon went 5 innings allowing 2 runs on 4 hits. He had 5 Ks.

Player of the Night: Brock Huntzinger who threw 5 scoreless innings to lead the Spinners to the Opening Day win. He had 7 Ks.

Lentz joins Cal League All Stars

Lancaster RHP Richie Lentz has been added to the California League All-Star team as a replacement, joining teammates C/DH Jon Still and 3B Jorge Jimenez. Lentz, 23, is 3-2 with a 2.93 ERA in 22 appearances over 43.0 IP, allowing 14 ER on 25 hits (.171 BAA) and striking out 65 while allowing 14 bases-on-balls. He was a 19th round pick out of Washington in 2006, and spent the 2007 season in Greenville.

Colon to DL, Smith up from Pawtucket

The Red Sox have placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the disabled list with a strained back and have recalled RHP Chris Smith from Pawtucket. Colon left his start on Monday after four innings with back spasms. Smith, 27, is 1-2 with a 1.52 ERA in 22 games (four starts) with the Paw Sox in 2008, allowing 7 ER on 29 hits (.197 BAA), striking out 40 while walking only 7 over 41.1 IP. He spent May 17-20 in the Red Sox 'pen but did not see action.

Matsuzaka makes rehab start for Pawtucket

6/17 Cup of Coffee: Daisuke Matsuzaka made a rehab start last night in Pawtucket's 9-6 win over to Lehigh Valley. He went 5 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He had 5 Ks. Edgar Martinez threw 2 innings allowing 1 run on 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Michael Tejera threw a clean inning of relief. Eric Hull started the 9th inning and gave up 3 runs on 5 hits retiring 1 hitter. Chris Smith retired the final 2 hitters in the 9th. Joe Thurston went 4 for 5 with 3 runs scored. Chris Carter went 2 for 3 with 2 RBI. Jon Van Every went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI.

High Desert downed Lancaster 8-6 in the Jethawk's first game of the second half schedule. Chris Province (1-1) went 5 innings allowing 7 runs on 11 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Josh Papelbon threw 4 innings giving up 1 run on 2 hits. He had 5 Ks. Jorge Jimenez went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Daniel Nava went 3 for 5 with a home run and 2 RBI. Josh Reddick went 3 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Aaron Reza went 2 for 3 with a RBI.

Portland and Greenville were idle on Monday.

In the Dominican League. the Mets trounced the Red Sox 13-2. Centrefielder Felix Sanchez went 2 for 2 with 2 RBI.

Player of the Night: Joe Thurston who had 4 hits and scored 3 runs in the PawSox win

Sox ink 10th rounder Ruiz, Dutch IFA

According to SoxProspects.com sources, the Red Sox have signed their tenth-round pick RHP Pete Ruiz of Santa Barbara City College ... The Sox have also signed 17-year-old RHP Swen Huijer out of The Netherlands. Huijer was reportedly a bit of a commodity in the international market, with both New York teams showing interest.

Sox affiliates perfect on Sunday

6/16 Cup of Coffee: On Sunday, Pawtucket edged Lehigh Valley 3-2. David Pauley threw 7 innings allowing 2 runs on 10 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Lincoln Holdzkom (5-1) threw 1 scoreless frame allowing 1 hit and 1 BB. Jon Switzer pitched a clean 9th with 1 K. Jeff Bailey went 3 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI.

Portland trounced Akron 11-2. Kris Johnson (4-3) went 6 innings giving up 2 runs on 5 hits and 3 BB. He had 7 Ks. Chad Rhoades threw a clean inning with 1 K. Daniel Bard threw a scoreless, hitless inning allowing 1 BB. Beau Vaughn pitched a clean 9th fanning 2 of the 3 hitters he faced. Tony Granadillo went 2 for 6 with a home run and 2 runs scored. Sandy Madera went 2 for 5 with a RBI. Ryan Khoury went 2 for 5 and scored a run. Iggy Suarez went 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored and a RBI.

Lancaster edged Visalia 5-4 in extra innings. Adam Mills went 6 innings allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Bryce Cox threw 2 innings giving up 2 runs on 3 hits. He had 1 K. TJ Large threw a clean inning. Cody McAllister threw 3 scoreless innings of relief allowing 3 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Lars Anderson went 2 for 5. Jon Still went 2 for 6 with a run scored and a RBI. Josh Reddick went 2 for 6 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Daniel Nava went 3 for 5 with a RBI. Aaron Reza went 2 for 5 with a RBI.

Greenville downed Augusta 7-5. Terumasa Matsuo threw 7 innings giving up 3 runs on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Kyle Foster (1-0) went 1 inning giving up 1 run on 1 hit and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Javier Garcia went 1 inning allowing 1 run on 2 hits. Ryan Kalish went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. Mike Jones went 3 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. David Mailman went 2 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI.

Player of the Night: Cody McAllister who threw 3 scoreless innings of relief in extra innings

Ryan Dent Q&A

A 19-year-old native of Long Beach, California, Ryan Dent was taken by the Red Sox as a supplemental pick after the first round of the 2007 draft. A right-handed-hitting infielder, Dent split his first professional season between the Gulf Coast League and short-season Lowell, appearing in 21 games. Rated by Baseball America as the 46th best prospect going into last year's draft, Dent is back with the Spinners after beginning the 2008 season in extended spring training.

David Laurila: You were drafted one year ago this month. What have you learned since that time?

Ryan Dent: Pretty much that it takes time to develop out of high school. Comparatively, minor league baseball is a lot different; it's a lot faster and the pitching is definitely a little tougher. So I'd say it's just the adjustment of the game-speed and learning to develop at your own pace. And I'm realizing that I'm not going to be in the big leagues tomorrow; it's going to take time. I just have to work hard, and hopefully good things come from it.

DL: Developmentally, what are the biggest strides you've made since signing?
RD: I'd probably say it's the mental side of the game, just being prepared to play every day and keeping my head in the game at all times. The game is a lot faster, so mentally you really have to stay in the game or else you'll get left behind; you're going to make mental mistakes. So I think the most important thing is just staying in the game mentally.

DL: Has Bob Tewksbury played a role in that mental development?
RD: Yeah, he helps a lot with your struggles and how to deal with failure. You're going to go through slumps, so how do you get out of them in a long season? I'm here in Lowell, so the season isn't as long as it would be, but the preparing is still a lot different from a high school year. Tewksbury really helps you with that.

DL: What were your expectations for the season coming into spring training?
RD: I was just hoping to have a good spring, and I wasn't sure where I was going to end up. Unfortunately, I struggled a little bit in spring training, but I picked it up in extended and ended up here in Lowell. I just hope that I can contribute, have a good season, and we make the playoffs this year.

DL: Is there a specific reason you can point to for your struggles in spring training?

RD: It was a little mechanical; I struggled at the plate a little bit. And I wasn't where I needed to be mentally, so I didn't deal with those struggles like I should have. But extended spring training really helped; you have the privilege of repetition and taking batting practice every day, along with working with the roving instructors. I think extended helped me a lot and it prepared me for Lowell.

DL: What was the mechanical issue that led to your struggles at the plate?
RD: I think just being on time with my stride and being prepared to hit. It was mechanical and mental. Mentally it was having a plan when you come up to the plate and sticking with that plan. That was the main thing I needed to work on, and I think I did that well in extended. Mechanically, it was just being on time with my foot and my stride, and being able to see the ball better.

DL: Most of the people reading this have seen your scouting reports, but how would you describe your game?
RD: I'd say that I try to use all of the field; I'm not a big power guy. I like to use my speed and put the ball in play as much as possible. I'd say that's pretty much the strength of my game, making sure I put the ball in play and use my speed to force the defense to make plays. I try to hit the gaps and make singles into doubles and doubles into triples. That's pretty much how I'd describe myself.

DL: How about defensively?
RD: Defensively, I've worked a lot at second base. I don't have one of the strongest arms, therefore I need to be a lot quicker, both getting the ball to first base and being quicker with my hands. I'm sure I'll play second and short this year, so I need to be prepared to make the long throws from short and the throws from second.

DL: When you're working with Bruce Crabbe, is there one thing he's been stressing more than anything else?
RD: Being fluid and less is more. Less movement is a key in the infield; you don't need all this glove-flipping and such forth. Be simple with your hands and stay low through the ball. At times I might have a tendency to come up when I throw, which may cause throwing errors. So he really stresses being fluid and staying down, and therefore your throws will be crisper.

DL: What kind of guy is Ryan Dent off the field?
RD: I'm the kind of guy who pretty much likes to lay low. I'll go out occasionally, but I really enjoy a good movie at night or hanging with the guys to play cards or games, or listening to music. I think of myself as a mellow guy who just hangs loose and chills with the fellows, having a good time.

DL: How about your demeanor on the field; are you quieter or more rah-rah?
RD: I'd say that I try to be rah-rah to get the team going. But the main thing is having the privilege to play baseball as your job, every day. I think you really have to stress having fun, because if you think of it as a job you're not going to have fun. This is one of the greatest jobs in the world - getting to play a sport like baseball - so I try to have fun and get the team going; I try to be a team player and a leader.

Buchholz strong start leads PawSox to win

6/15 Cup of Coffee: Happy Father's Day! Pawtucket downed Lehigh Valley 5-1 behind the strong start of Clay Buchholz. He went 6 innings allowing 1 unearned run on 6 hits and 2 BB. He had 8 Ks. Hunter Jones threw 2 scoreless innings of relief giving up 3 hits. He had 1 K. Chris Smith pitched a scoreless 9th allowing 1 hit while striking out the side. Jeff Bailey went 2 for 4 with a run scored. Sean Danielson went 2 for 4 and scored twice.

Portland lost both games of their doubleheader. The first game was the conclusion of the suspended game. Akron took that one 4-2. Michael Bowden had started on Friday and went 2 innings without giving up a run. He allowed 1 hit and a BB. Daniel Haigwood picked up the game on Saturday and went 4 innings allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and 4 BB. He had 3 Ks. Miquel Asencio threw 2 innings giving up 2 runs on 2 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Bubba Bell went 2 for 5 with a run scored. Akron took the second game 12-2. Dave Gassner went 3.1 innings allowing 7 runs on 8 hits and 3 BB. Mike James went 1.1 frames giving up 5 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Carlos Vasquez threw 1.1 perfect innings recording 1 K. Mickey Hall went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored.

Visalia downed Lancaster 3-1. Tony Bajoczky had a good start despite picking up the loss. He went 7 innings allowing 3 runs. Josh Reddick had 2 hits and a RBI.

Augusta defeated Greenville 8-5. Chad Povich went 5 innings allowing 2 runs on 5 hits. He had 6 Ks. Ryne Lawson threw 3 innings giving up 3 runs on 6 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Kyle Fernandes pitched the 9th and gave up 3 runs on 4 hits. Ryan Kalish went 2 for 5 with a RBI. Mike Jones went 2 for 5 and scored a run. Luis Exposito went 2 for 5 with a run scored. David Marks went 2 for 3 and scored a run.

In the Dominican League, the Red Sox edged the Royals 4-3. Manuel Rivera threw 4 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks.

Player of the Night: Clay Buchholz who threw 6 innings allowing just 1 unearned run

Sox sign 9th rounder Vazquez

The Red Sox have come to terms with ninth round pick (292 overall) C Christian Vazquez out of the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy. Vazquez, raw at the plate but strong defensively behind it, had been a Bethune-Cookman commit ... The Sox also signed undrafted free agent LHP Michael Tomoleoni out of Barry University and have purchased the contract of indy league RHP Kyle Foster, 23, from the St. Paul Saints. Tomoleoni has been assigned to the GCL Red Sox and Foster will report to Greenville.

Lancaster JetHawks Clinch California League First Half South Division Title

6/14 Cup of Coffee: Louisville downed Pawtucket 9-7 despite being outhit 13 to 5. Devern Hansack went 6 innings allowing 6 runs (only 3 of them earned) on 3 hits and 5 BB. He had 8 Ks. Michael Tejera (3-5) threw 1.2 frames giving up 2 runs on 1 hit and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Chris Smith went 1 inning giving up 1 run on 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Eric Hull faced 2 hitters allowing 1 BB. Joe Thurston went 2 for 5 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Chris Carter went 2 for 5 with a home run and 2 RBI. Keith Ginter went 2 for 4 with a RBI. Bryan Pritz went 2 for 5. Jon Van Every went 2 for 5 with a run scored.

The Portland / Akron game was suspended in the 3rd inning with the Sea Dogs holding a 1-0 lead.

Lancaster clinched the first half Southern Division Championship of the California League with a 4-1 win over Visalia. Blake Maxwell pitched 5 shutout innings allowing 5 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Jason Blackey went 3 innings and gave up 1 run on 3 hits. He had 3 Ks. TJ Large threw a perfect 9th inning with 1 K. Jorge Jimenez went 3 for 5. Aaron Reza went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI.

Augusta hammered Greenville 11-0. Felix Doubront (7-4) went 5.2 innings giving up 5 runs on 7 hits and a BB. He had 6 Ks. Dan Buller went 1 inning giving up 6 runs on 6 hits. He had 2 Ks. Ryne Miller threw 2.1 scoreless frames allowing 1 hit and a BB. He had 2 Ks. The Drive had only 4 hits with no player having more than 1.

Player of the Night: Blake Maxwell who threw 5 scoreless innings to help the Jethawks clinch the Southern Division first half Championship

Exposito homers twice in Drive win

6/13 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket edged Louisville 4-3 in 13 innings on Thursday. Charlie Zink went 7.2 innings giving up 1 run on 6 hits and a BB. He had 5 KS. Michael Tejera went 0.1 of a frame and retired the only hitter he faced. Jose Vaquedano went o.2 innings and was charged with giving up 2 runs on 2 hits and a BB. Jon Switzer threw 2.1 innings and was not charged with giving up a run although he was charged with a blown save. He allowed 2 hits while fanning 4. Lincoln Holdzkom (4-4) threw 2 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits. Joe Thurston went 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. Jed Lowrie went 3 for 6.

Erie blanked Portland 5-0. Kyle Jackson (3-1) went 5 innings allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Chad Rhoades pitched an inning and gave up 3 runs on 4 hits. Daniel Bard threw 2 perfect innings fanning 2. Bubba Bell and Andrew Pinckney each went 2 for 4.

Lancaster doubled the score on San Jose 8-4. Chris Jones (4-4) threw 7 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits and a BB. He had 5 Ks. Bryce Cox went 2 innings allowing 3 runs on 5 hits. Jason Place went 2 for 5 with a home run and 4 RBI. Dennis Blackmon went 2 for 4 and scored a run.

Greenville defeated Hickory 4-1. Jose Alvarez (4-8) went 5 scoreless innings giving up 6 hits and 2 BB. He had 6 Ks. Javier Garcia threw 2 innings allowing 1 run on 1 hit and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Kyle Fernandes threw 2 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Luis Exposito went 2 for 4 with 2 homers and 3 RBI.

In the Dominican League, the Red Sox edged the Rays 6-5. Darlin Machiz (1-0) threw 3 scoreless, hitless innings of relief to earn the win.He allowed 2 BB while fanning 2.

Player of the Night: Chris Jones who threw 7 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits and a BB. He had 5 Ks.

Nava perfect at plate in Jethawk win

6/12 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket hammered Louisville 11-3 on Thursday. Edgar Martinez started and went 4.2 innings allowing 1 run on 5 hits and 3 BB. He had 4 Ks. Hunter Jones (2-2) threw 1.1 frames giving up 2 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Eric Hull pitched a scoreless inning allowing 1 hit. Chris Smith threw 2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit. He had 1 K. Jeff Bailey went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Joe Thurston went 2 for 5 with a home run and 4 RBI. George Kottaras went 2 for 3 and scored 2 times. Jon Van Every went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a RBI.

Erie downed Portland 7-3. Matt Goodson (3-4) went 5 innings allowing 7 runs on 7 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Daniel Haigwood threw a scoreless inning allowing 1 hit. He had a K. Carlos Vasquez threw a scoreless inning allowing 3 hits. He had 1 K. Mike James threw a scoreless inning allowing 2 hits. He had 2 Ks. Tony Granadillo went 2 for 4. Bubba Bell went 2 for 5. Mark Wagner went 2 for 4 and scored a run. Ryan Khoury went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Lancaster defeated San Jose 10-3. Chris Province (1-0) went 5 innings allowing 1 run on 1 hit and 4 BB. He had 5 Ks. Richie Lentz threw 2 perfect innings of relief recording 3 Ks. Cody McAllister threw 2 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits. He had a K. Lars Anderson went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Daniel Nava went 4 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Chih-Hsien Chiang went 2 for 5 with 4 RBI.

Greenville downed Hickory 5-2. Jose Capellan (1-0) went 5 innings giving up 2 runs on 5 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Will Latimer threw 2 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits. Ryne Lawson threw 2 scoreless innings allowing a hit and a BB. Jared Stanley went 2 for 2 and scored twice. Will Vazquez went 2 for 3 with a run scored and a RBI. Kris Negron went 3 for 4.

In the Dominican League, the Blue Jays defeated the Red Sox 10-6. There was no box score available.

Player of the Night: Daniel Nava who went 4 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI.

Updated Lowell roster projections

The Lowell Spinners have updated (as of June 11) their projected roster for the upcoming New York-Penn League season which kicks off for the Spinners at home on June 17 against Tri-City (Astros). It is important to note that (as acknowledged by the Spinners) these rosters are projections and include several as yet unsigned draft picks.

Pitchers: LHP Drake Britton, LHP Daniel Buller, RHP Yeiper Castillo, RHP Stephen Fife, RHP Seth Garrison, RHP Joesph Guerra, RHP Daniel Hale, LHP Mitchell Herold, RHP Brock Huntzinger, LHP Will Latimer, PHP Michael Lee, LHP Lance McClain, RHP Stolmy Pimentel, RHP Bryan Price, RHP Hunter Strickland and RHP Kyle Weiland

Catchers: Matt Cooney, Tim Federowicz and Rafael Gil

Infielders: 3B Darren Blocker, INF DeShaun Brooks, 1B Ricardo Burgos, INF Ryan Dent, INF Zach Gentile, INF Jon Hee and SS Will Middlebrooks

Outfielders: Ronald Bremudez, OF Mitch Denning, Carlos Fernandez-Oliva, Kade Keowen and Luis Sumoza

Still, Jimenez named Cal League All-Stars

Lancaster DH/C Jon Still and 3B Jorge Jimenez have been named to the California League All-Star team which will take on the Carolina League All-Stars in Myrtle Beach, SC on June 24. Still, named to the team as a DH, has gone .277/.371/.529 (.900 OPS) with 13 HR and 13 doubles, batting in 36 runs while scoring 39 in 206 ABs over 56 games. Jimenez, 23, has posted a .357/.424/.469 (.892 OPS) line with three home runs, 14 doubles and one triple, in 224 ABs over 60 games, scoring 41 runs and batting in 37. The California League All-Stars are selected by the votes of California League managers and general managers ... Greenville INF Yamaico Navarro, who was last week named a South Atlantic League All-Star, was named South Atlantic League Player of the Week for June 2-8.

Sox nearing deals with 9 draftees

The Red Sox have reportedly agreed to terms with a number of their draftees including: RHP Stephen Fife (3, Utah), C Ryan Lavarnway (6, Yale), RHP Mike Lee (8, Oklahoma City), OF Bryan Peterson (11, West Valley HS-WA), OF Tyler Yockey (14, Arcadiana HS-LA), 2B Jon Hee (21, Hawaii), RHP Alex Hale (30, Richmond), OF Andrew Frezza (31, Barry), and SS Thomas Di Benedetto (37, Trinity College). Their next stop will be Boston for physicals, and signings should begin to be officially announced as early as Thursday, June 12.

Player of the Week, 6/2-8: Jason Place

After scuffling through April and May, former first round pick (2006) and Lancaster OF Jason Place came hard out of the box, posting a .481/.588/.889 (1.477 OPS) line and earning himself SoxProspects.com (position) Player of the Week honors for June 2-8. Place swatted three homers and two doubles, plating 11 runs while batting in eight in 34 PA. Place, 20, owns a .243/.332/.442 (.775 OPS) line in 226 ABs with nine home runs, 12 doubles and three triples, while batting in 30 runs (40 runs scored) in 54 games, predominately out of the lead off spot for the JetHawks.

Pitcher of the Week, 6/2-8: Michael Bowden

Portland RHP Michael Bowden struck out 14 over 13 innings pitched (while walking only one) in two starts, June 3 against Erie (Tigers) and June 8 versus Akron (Indians), defeating Erie while taking a no-decision against Akron and sufficiently impressing the voters who awarded him his third SoxProspects.com Pitcher of the Week award for June 2-8 (an organization leading seventh overall). Bowden allowed four earned runs (a 2.77 ERA), one vs. Erie and three vs. Akron, on eight hits, representing an .174 BAA. On the season with Portland, Bowden is 5-3 with a 2.30 ERA, allowing 19 ER on 47 hits in 74.1 IP over 13 starts.

Mills tosses 8 shutout innings in Jethawk win

6/11 Cup of Coffee: Louisville edged Pawtucket 8-7 on Tuesday. David Pauley went 6.1 innings allowing 7 runs on 7 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Michael Tejera (3-4) pitched 2.2 innings giving up 1 run on 3 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Joe Thurston went 3 for 4 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 2 RBI. Chris Carter went 2 for 5 with a RBI. George Kottaras went 2 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI.

Portland downed Erie 5-1 in 10 innings. Kris Johnson went 5.1 scoreless innings allowing 4 hits and 3 BB. He had 2 Ks. Miquel Asencio threw 1.2 scoreless frames allowing a hit and a BB. He had 1 K. Chad Rhoades went an inning and allowed 1 run on 2 hits. He had 1 K. Beau Vaughn (1-0) threw 2 scoreless innings. He gave up 1 hit and fanned 2. Sandy Madera went 2 for 5 with a RBI. Ryan Khoury went 1 for 1 with a run scored and a RBI.

Lancaster blanked San Jose 2-0 behind the stellar performance of Adam Mills who threw 8 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits. He had 5 Ks. TJ Large pitched the final inning allowing 1 hit and a BB. He had 1 K. Lars Anderson went 2 for 4. Josh Reddick went 1 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Greenville edged Hickory 10-9. Terumasa Matsuo went 3.2 innings allowing 7 runs on 7 hits and 3 BB. He had 4 Ks. Jordan Craft went 0.1 of an inning giving up a run on 2 hits. Chad Povich threw 2.2 scoreless frames allowing 2 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Felix Ventura (2-0) threw 2.1 innings allowing 1 run on 1 hit and 3 BB. He had 1 K. Che-Hsuan Lin went 2 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Yamaico Navarro went 2 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Mike Jones went 2 for 4 and scored 2 runs. Luis Exposito went 1 for 5 with a home run and 3 RBI. David Mailman went 2 for 5. Oscar Tejeda went 3 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Kris Negron went 2 for 4 and scored twice.

In the Dominican Summer League, the Yankees defeated the Red Sox 10-6. Raynell Vellette started and went 4 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits. He faned 3. Eddie Lora went 2 for 5 with a home run and 2 runs scored.

Player of the Night: Adam Mills who threw 8 shutout innings allowing just 2 hits and 0 BB.

Maxwell tosses 4 one hit innings in losing cause

6/10 Cup of Coffee: In a night in which there was little action, Buffalo defeated Pawtucket 10-3. Clay Buchholz (0-1) lasted 3 innings allowing 2 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Jose Vaquedano threw 2 innings allowing 3 runs on 4 hits. He had 2 BB. Jon Switzer went 3.1 frames giving up 5 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks. Chris Smith pitched 0.2 of an inning retiring the 2 batters he faced.Chris Carter went 2 for 4 with a home run and 3 RBI.

Visalia got by Lancaster by the score of 9-7. Tony Bajoczky (2-2) went 3 innings allowing 9 runs on 9 hits. He had 4 Ks. Blake Maxwell threw 4 scoreless innings of relief allowing 1 hit. Bryce Cox pitched 2 scoreless, hitless innings fanning 1. Jason Place went 2 for 5 with a home run and 2 RBI. Daniel Nava went 2 for 5 and scored 2 runs. Lars Anderson went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. Josh Reddick went 1 for 5 with a home run and 4 RBI.

Both Portland and Greenville were idle on Monday.

In the Dominican Summer League, the Cubs pounded the Red Sox 11-0. Manuel Rivera started and went 4 innings allowing 1 run on 5 hits. He had 3 Ks.

Player of the Night: Blake Maxwell who threw 4 scoreless, 1 hit innings for the Jethawks in a losing cause.

Jones drives in 3 in Drive win

6/9 Cup of Coffee: Buffalo downed Pawtucket 9-5 on Sunday. Devern Hansack (2-8) threw 5 innings giving up 4 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB. Hunter Jones pitched an inning and gave up 3 runs on 5 hits. He had 1 K. Eric Hull threw 2 scoreless innings giving up 1 hit. He had 1 K. Lincoln Holdzkom pitched the final 2 innings allowing 2 runs on 2 hits. He had 1 K. Joe Thurston went 2 for 5 and scored 2 runs. Chris Carter went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 runs scored.

Akron edged Portland 7-6. Michael Bowden went 6.1 innings allowing 3 runs on 5 hits and a BB. He had 8 Ks. Daniel Bard (1-1) threw 1.2 frames allowing 4 runs on 4 hits. He had 1 K. Chad Rhoades threw a scoreless 9th allowing 1 hit. He fanned 2. Jeff Corsaletti went 1 for 3 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Visalia downed Lancaster 9-3. Travis Beazley (3-7) went 5 innings giving up 7 runs on 9 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Josh Papelbon threw 3 scoreless, hitless innings allowing 2 BB. He had 1 K. TJ Large pitched the 9th and gave up 2 runs on 3 hits. Jason Place went 2 for 5 with a home run. Jon Still went 2 for 4. Daniel Nava went 3 for 4 and scored a run.

Greenville defeated Asheville 7-5. Eammon Portice started but only went 1.1 frames. He did not allow a run or a hit. He walked 1 and fanned 3. Kyle Fernandes (2-0) threw 3.2 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits. He had 5 Ks. Javier Garcia pitched 1.2 frames giving up 3 runs on 4 hits. He had 4 Ks. Ryne Miller went 1.2 innings allowing 1 run on 1 BB. He had 2 Ks. Ryne Lawson went 0.2 of an inning and did not allow a run on 2 hits. Yamaico Navarro went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 runs scored. Mike Jones went 2 for 5 with a run scored and 3 RBI. Jared Stanley went 2 for 5. Luis Exposito went 3 for 5 with a RBI. David Marks went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

Player of the Night: Mike Jones who scored once and had 3 RBI in Drive win

Zink goes 8 innings in Pawtucket win

6/8 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket trounced Buffalo 9-1 on Saturday. Charlie Zink (7-2) went 8 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Michael Tejera threw a clean 9th with 1 K. Joe Thurston went 3 for 5 with a RBI. Sean Danielson went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. Gil Velazquez went 2 for 4 and scored twice. Jon Van Every went 2 for 3 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI.

Portland lost a slugfest to Akron 11-10. Dave Gassnner went 5.2 innings allowing 3 runs on 6 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Miquel Asencio lasted 0.2 of an inning giving up 4 runs on 5 hits. Mike James (2-2) threw 2 innings allowing 4 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Carlos Vasquez got the last 2 outs for the Sea Dogs but gave up a hit and a BB as well. He had 1 K. Jeff Corsaletti went 4 for 6 with 3 runs scored and a RBI. Aaron Bates went 2 for 5 with a RBI. Andrew Pinckney went 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored. Iggy Suarez went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI.

Lancaster doubled the score on Visalia 10-5. Chris Jones went 4 innings allowing 4 runs on 9 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Jason Blackey (3-2) went 2 innings giving up 1 run on 1 hit and 3 BB. He had 2 Ks. Cody McAllister threw 2 perfect innings of relief. Josh Papelbon pitched the final frame and did not allow a hit but gave up a BB. He had 1 K. Jorge Jimenez went 3 for 5 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Lars Anderson went 4 for 5 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Agrenis Diaz went 3 for 4 and scored 3 times. Matt Sheely went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored and a RBI.

Greenville downed Asheville 7-3. Felix Doubront (7-3) went 5 innings giving up 3 runs on 5 hits and a BB. He had 6 Ks. Chad Povich threw 3 scoreless innings. He allowed 4 hits and fanned 2. Felix Ventura threw a clean 9th striking out 2 of the 3 hitters he faced. Ryan Kalish went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Yamaico Navarro went 2 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. Mike Jones went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

In the Dominican Summer League, the Red Sox edged the Marlins 2-1. Nestor Lastreto started and threw 4 scoreless, hitless innings. He allowed 2 BB while fanning 3. Eddie Lora went 2 for 4.

Player of the Night: Charlie Zink who threw 8 innings allowing just 1 run on 4 hits to earn his 7th win.

Place drives in 4 in Jethawk win

6/7 Cup of Coffee: Friday's action saw Pawtucket defeat Charlotte 7-4. Edgar Martinez (2-1) got the start and went 5 innings allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Lincoln Holdzkom threw 2 innings giving up 1 run on 4 hits. He had 1 K. Jon Switzer went 1.2 scoreless innings. He allowed 1 hit and a BB. He had 1 K. Chris Smith retired the only hitter he faced. Joe Thurston went 3 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Jed Lowrie went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Bobby Keilty went 3 for 5 with a RBI.

Akron defeated Portland 6-1. Dustin Richardson (5-5) lasted 3 innings giving up 6 runs on 8 hits and 3 BB. He had 3 Ks. Kyle Jackson threw 4 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks. Beau Vaughn threw 2 scoreless frames allowing 2 hits. He had 1 K. The Sea Dogs managed just 4 hits in the game with no one picking up more than one.

Lancaster outscored Visalia 11-9. Chris Province went 4.2 frames giving up 7 runs on 10 hits. Richie Lentz (3-2) threw 2.1 scoreless frames allowing 1 hit and 3 BB. He had 3 Ks. Bryce Cox pitched the final 2 innings allowing 2 runs on 2 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Jason Place went 2 for 4 with a home run and 4 RBI. Jorge Jimenez went 3 for 5 and scored 2 runs. Lars Anderson went 3 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Josh Reddick went 2 for 4 with a home run and 3 RBI. Chih-Hsien Chiang went 3 for 5 with a run scored. Dennis Blackmon went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Argenis Diaz went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI.

Asheville doubled the score on Greenville 6-3. Jose Alvarez (3-8) went 5.2 innings giving up 6 runs on 5 hits and 3 BB. He had 3 Ks. Jordan Craft threw 2.1 scoreless frames allowing 1 hit. He had 4 Ks. Che-Hsuan Lin went 2 for 4 and scored a run. David Mailman went 2 for 3.

In the Dominican League, the Red Sox shutout the Dodgers 1-0 despite having only 2 hits on offense. Javier Jimenez started the game and went 3 scoreless innings. He allowed 2 hits while fanning 2. The teams record is now 3-2.

Player of the Night: Jason Place who had 2 hits including a home run and 4 RBI in Jethawk win

Moss up, Carter back to Paw Sox

Lost in all the excitement yesterday, OF/DH Chris Carter was returned to Pawtucket and OF/1B Brandon Moss was recalled. Moss started in left field Friday and went 1/4 and struck out three times. Moss is the #6 rated ranked Boston prospect by SoxProspects.com.

Sox select 14 players from BA Top 200

During the course of the 2008 draft, the Red Sox selected fourteen players that had appeared on Baseball America's Top 200 Prospects List. Some of these picks were picked up in early rounds, and others slipped due to signability concerns. Here's the list:

BA Rank - Player (Round-Overall)
19 - Casey Kelly (1st - 30)
25 - Alex Meyer (20th - 622)
47 - Bryan Price (1st Supplemental - 45)
57 - Stephen Fife (3rd - 85)
88 - Kyle Weiland (3rd - 108)
101 - Brandon Miller (34th - 1012)
108 - Ricky Oporesa (24th - 742)
113 - Ryan Westmoreland (5th - 172)
136 - Peter Hissey (4th - 142)
163 - Jordan Cooper (17th - 532)
169 - Tim Federowicz (7th - 232)
180 - Brian Humphries (19th - 592)
186 - Ryan Lavarnway (6th - 202)
199 - Derrik Gibson (2nd - 77)

Other Red Sox draftees highly-regarded by PG Crosschecker include Mike Lee (#155), Tyler Yockey (#308), and Matt Marquis (#225). Check back on the Wiki and the Message Board this weekend for initial information and speculation on draft signings and signability.

Rounds 31-50

Wrapping up coverage of the remainder of the Red Sox draft picks.

31 (#952) Andrew Frezza, OF, Barry U
32 (#982) Travis Shaw, 3B, Washington Senior HS (OH)
33 (#1012) Brandon Miller, C, Woodward Academy (GA)
34 (#1042) Zakeria Sinclair, RHP, West Allegheny HS (PA)
35 (#1072) Carson Blair, SS, Liberty Christian School (TX)
36 (#1102) Richardson Wasielewski, LHP, Brunswick HS (GA)
37 (#1132) Thomas DiBenedetto, SS, Trinity College
38 (#1162) John Hernandez, RHP, Barry U
39 (#1192) Yan Gomes, C, University of Tennessee
40 (#1222) Samuel Stafford, LHP, Klein Collins HS (TX)
41 (#1252) Dustin Mercadante, RHP, San Diego CC
42 (#1282) Caleb Brown, CF, Central Kitsap School (WA)
43 (#1312) John Killen, LHP, Blue Valley HS (KS)
44 (#1341) Bennett Whitmore, LHP, Fresno CC
45 (#1369) Jonathan Griffin, 1B, Manatee JC
46 (#1396) Jeremy Heatley, RHP, North Lake CC
47 (#1423) Jeremy Kehrt, RHP, University Southern Indiana
48 (#1450) Kevin Hoef, 3B, University of Iowa
49 (#1477) Zach Gentile, 2B, Western Michigan U
50 (#1504) Kyle Stroup, RHP, Grant Community HS (IL)

Rounds 11-30

Continuing coverage of the Red Sox draft.

11 (#352) Bryan Peterson, OF, West Valley HS (WA)
12 (#382) Robert McClain, LHP, Cumberland U
13 (#412) Tyler Wilson, RHP, Armuchee HS (GA)
14 (#442) Tyler Yockey, CF, Acadiana HS (LA)
15 (#472) John Lally, LHP, Santa Margarita HS (CA)
16 (#502) Mitchell Herold, LHP, U of Central Florida
17 (#532) Jordan Cooper, RHP, Shawnee Heights HS (KS)
18 (#562) Brian Flynn, LHP, Owasso HS (OK)
19 (#592) Brian Humphries, CF, Granite Hills HS (CA)
20 (#622) Alex Meyer, RHP, Greensburg HS (IN)
21 (#652) Jonathan Hee, 2B, U of Hawaii
22 (#682) Anthony DeSclafani, RHP, Cotts Neck HS (NJ)
23 (#712) Seth Garrison, RHP, Texas Christian U
24 (#742) Efrin Oropesa, 1B, Etiwanda HS (CA)
25 (#772) Justin Parker, LHP, Jesuit HS (CA)
26 (#802) Navery Moore, RHP, Battle Ground Academy (TN)
27 (#832) Colby Cervenka, LHP, Ross S Sterling HS (TX)
28 (#862) Matthew Marquis, CF, Immaculata HS (NJ)
29 (#892) Jacob Rogers, 3B, Dunedin HS (FL)
30 (#922) Alexander Hale, RHP, U of Richmond

Sox take Peter Ruiz in the 10th Round

The Boston Red Sox have selected RHP Peter Ruiz out of Santa Barbara City College. The 6'3'' 205 lbs pitcher made eighteen appearances while making nine starts on the season. Ruiz pitched 65 2/3 innings between the rotation and the bullpen going 6-6 with a 3.97 ERA while striking out 59 and walking 38. The converted position player (1B) features a low 90's fastball and a sharp 12-6 curveball. Ruiz has signed on with Oregon for this coming Fall, but if he is signed by the Sox look for him to make his debut in Lowell.

Christian Vazquez selected in 9th round

In the ninth round the Red Sox took yet another catcher this time in Christian Vazquez out of the Puerto Rican Baseball Academy High School. The 5 foot 9 catcher has a strong build in the Molina like mold but is said to retain very good quickness behind the plate. He has strong defensive skills as well as a plus arm. His offense is not as advanced as his defense but he has the potential to flash some power and solid bat speed on occasion. Should Vazquez sign he will begin 2008 with the GCL Red Sox.

Sox tab Michael Lee in 8th round

In the eighth round of the 2008 MLB Draft, the Red Sox tabbed Oklahoma City University RHP Michael Lee. The 6 foot 7 Lee finished the 2008 for the NAIA power by going 10-2 with 2.79 ERA with 124 strikeouts in 94 innings. His fastball reaches upwards of 95 MPH and he has a power breaking ball that he uses as his strikeout pitch. He does not yet have a 3rd pitch but with his tall lean frame he has high ceiling ability. Lee was previously drafted by the New York Yankees in the 22nd round of the 2005 MLB draft. Should the Sox sign Lee he will likely start 2008 with the Lowell Spinners.

Sox select Timothy Federowicz in 7th round

In the seventh round the Red Sox selected University of North Carolina catcher Timothy Federowicz with their first pick on day 2. Federowicz, a native of Apex, NC is a 3 year starter for the Tar Heels. The 5'10 213 pound catcher played in 61 games in 2008. He hit .304 for the season while hitting 4 home runs and knocking in 39 RBI. In his freshman season of 2006 he was one of the nation's top catchers when he hit 12 home runs and drove in 65 runs while hitting .320. Federowicz also pitched for the Tar Heels in both 2007 and 2008 out of the bullpen. Should Federowicz sign he will likely begin 2008 with the Lowell Spinners.

Jimenez has 5 hits in Jethawk's doubleheader sweep

6/6 Cup of Coffee: In action on draft day, Pawtucket defeated Charlotte 8-3. David Pauley (8-2) threw 6 innings allowing 3 runs on 6 hits. He had 2 Ks. Jose Vaquedano threw 2 scoreless, hitless innings allowing 1 BB. Eric Hull pitched 1 inning allowing 1 BB while fanning 1. Jeff Bailey went 2 for 4. Dusty Brown went 2 for 4 and scored a run. Bobby Keilty went 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. Keith Ginter went 2 for 5. Jon Van Every went 3 for 4 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 3 RBI.

Portland defeated Erie 3-1 behind the strong start of Matt Goodson (3-2). He went 5 innings allowing 0 runs on 2 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Chad Rhoades threw 2 innings giving up 1 run on 2 hits. He had 1 K. Daniel Bard threw 2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Zach Daeges went 2 for 4. Mickey Hall went 2 for 3 with 1 run scored.

Lancaster took both games of a doubleheader against Rancho Cucamonga. They took the first game 9-7. Adam Mills (6-4) went 5.1 innings giving up 5 runs on 10 hits. TJ Large went 1.2 frames giving up 2 runs on 5 hits. He had 2 Ks. Jorge Jimenez went 3 for 4 and scored a run. Chih-Hsien Chiang went 2 for 2 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. Argenis Diaz went 2 for 3 with a run scored and 2 RBI. The Jethawks blasted the Quakes 14-1 in the other game. Blake Maxwell went 4 innings without allowing a run. He gave up 1 hit while fanning 2. Cody McAllister (2-0) threw 2 scoreless, hitless innings. He allowed 1 BB while fanning 2. Josh Papelbon went 1 inning giving up 1 run on 1 hit. Argenis Diaz went 2 for 4 and scored 2 runs. Jason Place went 3 for 5 with 3 runs scored and a RBI. Jorge Jimenez went 2 for 3 with 3 runs scored and 2 RBI. Lars Anderson went 2 for with a run scored and 2 RBI. Josh Reddick went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Luis Segovia went 3 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI.

Greenville defeated Augusta 6-4. Jose Capellan threw 5 scoreless innings allowing 4 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Ryne Lawson went 1.2 frames allowing 4 runs on 1 hit and a BB. Javier Garcia threw 1.1 scoreless, hitless frames. He had 1 K. Felix Ventura threw a clean 9th with 1 K. Ryan Kalish went 3 for 4 and scored a run. Jared Stanley went 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Luis Exposito went 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Oscar Tejeda went 2 for 4.

Player of the Night: Jorge Jimenez who went 5 for 7 in the doubleheader scoring 4 runs while driving in 2 others

Pitcher of the Month, May: Michael Bowden

In 37 IP over six May starts Portland RHP Michael Bowden allowed 5 ER on 18 hits (.144 BAA), walking five while striking out 29, earning himself a 3-1 record and SoxProspects.com Pitcher of the Month Honors. Bowden was voted SoxProspects.com Pitcher of the Week for May 19-25 (as well as April 28-May 5). With Portland in 2008, Bowden is holding opposing batters to an .176 BAA with 42 hits in 69 IP, allowing 16 ER for a 2.12 ERA and striking out 64 while walking 16 (for a 5-3 record). He is presently the #2 rated Red Sox prospect by SoxProspects.com.

Player of the Month, May: Jeff Bailey

Pawtucket OF/DH Jeff Bailey posted a .339/.430/.798 (1.228 OPS) line with 13 HR, 7 doubles and three triples, in 104 ABs (37 hits) over 29 games pacing a hot hitting Paw Sox squad and earning SoxProspects.com (position) Player of the Month honors. Bailey also scored 29 runs while batting in 33 and stole one base. He was named SoxProspects.com (position) Player of the Week for May 12-18 (as well as April 28-May 5). Bailey's hot bat earned him a brief call up in which he made appearances in two games with the big club. For the season Bailey owns a .314/.408/.668 (1.069 OPS) line with 17 HR, 11 doubles and three triples in 191 ABs over 56 games.

Sox tab Lavarnway to end day one

The Red Sox selected Ivy League home run leader C Ryan Lavarnway out of Yale in the sixth round (#202 overall). Lavarnway, who led Division I batters with a .467 batting average in 2007, is still somewhat raw behind the plate as a converted high school outfielder but has a strong arm and soft glove, to complement his plus power and excellent plate discipline. He missed the final eight games of the season with a broken wrist and has one year of eligibility remaining. Will play in the Cape Cod League this summer.

Sox select RI Native Westmoreland in 5th

In the fifth round the Red Sox selected New England product OF Ryan Westmoreland out of Portsmouth (RI) HS with the 172nd pick. Westmorland, 6' 2" and 185 lbs., draws Rocco Baldelli comparisons and projects as a potential five tool center fielder. He puts the on the ball well and will improve when he learns to incorporate his lower half to drive the ball. On the mound, Westmoreland, throws a high 80s to low 90s fastball and a serviceable curve and threw a seven inning perfect game this season. Westmoreland has committed to Vanderbuilt and is reputed to be a tough sign, but the Red Sox have reportedly shown great interest in him.

Sox take Hissey in fourth

In the fourth round the Sox selected OF/LHP Pete Hissey out of Unionville HS (PA) with the 147th pick overall. Another great athlete, Hissey (6' 1"-180) is a speedy center fielder and aggressive lefty line drive hitter with good command of the strike zone and who addressed his power limitations by adding bulk, and now projects to hit for at least average power. He is committed to play baseball and basketball at the University of Virginia.

Sox take Kyle Weiland in 3rd Round

The Boston Red Sox have selected RHP Kyle Weiland from the University of Notre Dame in the 3rd Round (108) of the 2008 Draft. The 6'4'' 190 lbs closer finished the season with a 2-2 5.04 ERA along with 2 saves in 30 innings. Weiland throws a fastball that can reach 95 MPH, a hard slider, and a good change-up. With his mix of pitches there has been talk of him beginning his career as a starter, but will have to rework his delivery some in this role. Doesn't seem ideal to move into s starter's role once he starts professional baseball. Once signed, he should start in Lowell.

Sox take Stephen Fife 85th overall

The Boston Red Sox have selected RHP Stephen Fife out of the University of Utah 85th overall in the 2008 Draft. Fife is a 6'3 210 lbs starting pitcher who went 7-5 with a 3.52 ERA and 78 strikeouts vs. 29 walks in 92 innings this season. He throws a sinking fastball that has jumped in velocity as the season has went along touching 94 MPH while working 88-92 MPH. Fife also throws a curveball and slider which can be plus pitches, but will need some refinement to become consistent. Showing good command with his stuff, Fife has an easy fluid delivery and works deep into games. Fife will most likely begin his professional career with the Lowell Spinners after signing with the Sox.

Sox tab Derrick Gibson with 77th pick

The Boston Red Sox have selected SS Derrick Gibson with the 77th pick in the 2008 Draft. Gibson, a right handed hitter out of Seaford HS (DE), is a very athletic player and also pitches for Seaford HS. Gibson hit .655 with 5 home runs, 25 RBI, and 13 SB's while going 7-0 in the regular season on the mound. Scouts see the 6'0 170 lbs Gibson as a middle infielder and gifted athletically enough to play CF Considered raw, but with excellent tools and potential, Gibson has committed to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this coming Fall. Should the Sox sign Gibson, look for him to start in the GCL.

Sox select Casey Kelly in first

With the 30th and final pick in the first round the Red Sox have selected SS/RHP Casey Kelly out of Sarasota High School (FL). Ranted the 19th best prospect by Baseball America, Kelly at 6' 3" 194 lbs. is regarded as one of the best athletes in the 2008 draft (he is a football commit at QB to Tennessee) and is the son of former major leaguer Pat Kelly. He has the defensive tools to stick at short but may outgrow the position and has raw but projectable power in the batters box. On the mound, Kelly features a fastball that tops out in the mid-90s and a hammer curve and while he reportedly prefers to play short he is regarded by some as a better prospect as a pitcher. His college commitment and desire to remain at short have led some to consider him a potentially tough sign.

Sox select Bryan Price with 45th pick

With the 45th pick overall, the Boston Red Sox selected RHP Bryan Price out of Rice University. Price is a 6'4'' 210 lbs reliever with a hard sinking fastball that sits between 90-95 MPH to go with a biting slider that can come in at 87 MPH. His fastball has gotten harder as the season has gone along. Price also has a change-up, but doesn't use it much in games at the moment. In 44 1/3 innings this season, Price is 3-4 with a 3.65 ERA and 2 saves. He's struck out 50 batters while walking 23. Considered below average, his command has been improving this season. There are some questions as to whether Price will begin his career as a starter or in the bullpen, but look for him to start his career with Lowell after signing with the Sox.

Picks 16-30

continuing round one...

16. Milwaukee - Brett Lawrie - SS, Brockswood HS (BC)
17. Toronto - David Cooper - 1B, UC Berkeley
18. New York (NL) - Isaac Davis - 1B, Arizona State
19. Chicago (NL) - Andrew Cashner - RHP, Texas Christian
20. Seattle - Joshua Fields - RHP, Georgia
21. Detroit - Ryan Perry - RHP, Arizona
22. New York (NL) - David Havens - SS, South Carolina
23. San Diego - Allan Dykstra - 1B, Wake Forrest
24. Philidelphia - Anthony Hewiit - SS, Salisbury School (CT)
25. Colorado - Christian Friedrich - LHP, Eastern Kentucky
26. Arizona - Daniel Schlereth - LHP, Arizona
27. Minnesota - Carlos Gutierrez - RHP, Miami
28. New York (AL) - Gerrit Cole - RHP, Orange Lutheran HS (CA)
29. Cleveland - Lonnie Chisenhall - SS, Pitt CC (NC)
30. Boston - Casey Kelly - SS/RHP, Sarasota HS (FL)

MLB Draft is underway

The 2008 MLB First-Year Player Draft is underway and so far the first 15 picks have been selected. Here is a rundown of the top 15 selections.



1. Tampa Bay - Tim Beckham- SS, Griffin HS (GA)
2. Pittsburgh - Pedro Alvarez- 3B, Vanderbilt University
3. Kansas City - Eric Hosmer- 1B, American Heritage School (FL)
4. Baltimore - Brian Matusz- LHP, University of San Diego
5. San Francisco - Buster Posey- C, Florida State
6. Florida - Kyle Skipworth- C, Patriot HS (CA)
7. Cincinnati - Yonder Alonso- 1B, University of Miami
8. Chicago (AL) - Gordon Beckham- SS, University of Georgia
9. Washington - Aaron Crow- RHP, University of Missouri
10. Houston - Jason Castro- C, Stanford University
11. Texas - Justin Smoak- 1B, University of South Carolina
12. Oakland - Jemile Weeks- 2B, University of Miami
13. St. Louis - Brett Wallace- 3B, Arizona State University
14. Minnesota - Aaron Hicks- OF, Woodrow Wilson HS (CA)
15. Los Angeles (NL) - Ethan Martin- RHP, Stephens County School (GA)

2008 Draft Coverage

SoxProspects.com is the place to be for the 2008 Draft if you're a Red Sox fan. Bloggers Jonathan Singer, Dan Hanson, and Chris Mellen will be reporting on the Red Sox Draft picks here in real time. The 2008 Draft page will be updated as the day goes along. And the Draft Day Thread will be buzzing with draft discussion. The draft starts today at 2:00 pm ET, and the first and supplemental rounds will be televised on ESPN2. There will only be five rounds today, but the Sox have seven picks on day one:

• 1st Round: #30
• Supplemental Round: #45 (for Eric Gagne)
• 2nd Round: #77
• 3rd Round: #85 (for Hunter Morris)
• 3rd Round: #108
• 4th Round: #142
• 5th Round: #172

Check out the Red Sox Draft Preview for more info. Rounds 6 though 50 will be completed tomorrow, so stick around here for more fun on Friday.

Navarro homers twice in Drive win

6/5 Cup of Coffee: Charlotte defeated Pawtucket 4-2. Clay Buchholz started and went 5 scoreless innings. He allowed 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Hunter Jones (1-2) threw 2 innings giving up 4 runs on 6 hits. He had 4 Ks. Chris Smith threw 1 clean frame. He had 1 K. The PawSox managed just 1 hit in the game.

Erie blanked Portland 5-0 in a rain shortened 5 inning game. Kris Johnson (3-3) went 4.2 innings allowing 3 runs on 6 hits and 4 BB. He had 5 Ks. Carlos Vasquez went 0.2 of an inning giving up 2 runs on 2 hits and 3 BB. The Sea Dogs managed just 2 hits in this contest.

The Lancaster - Rancho Cucamonga game was postponed.

Greenville defeated Augusta 7-3. Terumasa Matsuo (3-1) went 5 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 6 Ks. Kyle Fernandes threw 2.1 frames giving up 1 run on 4 hits. He had 2 Ks. Ryne Miller went 1.2 innings allowing 1 run on 1 hit. He had 1 K. Yamaico Navarro went 2 for 4 with 2 home runs. Mike Jones went 2 for 4 and scored a run. Luis Exposito went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Manny Arambarris went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI.

Player of the Night: Yamaico Navarro who had 2 homers in the Drive win

2008 Red Sox Draft Preview

The 2008 MLB Amateur Draft is scheduled to get underway Thursday, June 5, at 2:00 pm in Orlando, Florida. The first round will be televised on ESPN2. In the first round, teams will have five minutes to make their respective selections. After that, teams only have 30 seconds to make their picks. The first day of the draft will go five rounds, while rounds 6 through 50 will take place on Friday. Below is a preview and guide of what Red Sox fans can expect from the 2008 draft.

Informational links

Red Sox Draft History - SoxProspects.com

Major League Rule 4 Summary - SoxProspects Wiki

2008 Draft Order - PG Crosschecker

Draft Mechanics Overview - When, What, How, Who - PG Crosschecker

Top 200 Prospects- Baseball America, May 23

Jim Callis Draft Chat - Baseball America, May 30

MLB.com Mock Draft - May 28

MiLB.com draft page - regularly updated

John Sickels Mock Draft - June 2

Recent News Links

MLB.com - Epstein is confident ahead of Draft

Boston Herald - Red Sox prepare for draft

Hartford Courant - Former Sox Pick Alvarez Expected To Go Early

ProJo - Draft's been good to Sox in recent years

First Round Mock Draft

courtesy of SoxProspects moderator amfox1

1. (TB) Buster Posey - C, Florida State

2. (PITT) Pedro Alvarez - 3B, Vanderbilt

3. (KC) Eric Hosmer - 1B, American Heritage HS (FL)

4. (BALT) Brian Matusz - LHP, San Diego

5. (SF) Tim Beckham - SS, Griffin HS (GA)

6. (FLA) Yonder Alonso - 1B, Miami

7. (CIN) Aaron Crow - RHP, Missouri

8. (CWS) Gordon Beckham - SS, Georgia

9. (WAS) Kyle Skipworth - C, Patriot HS (CA)

10. (HOU) Justin Smoak - 1B, South Carolina

11. (TEX) Shooter Hunt - RHP, Tulane

12. (OAK) Brett Wallace - 1B, Arizona State

13. (STL) Aaron Hicks - OF, Wilson HS (CA)

14. (MIN) Christian Friedrich - LHP, Eastern Kentucky

15. (LAD) Zach Collier - OF, Chino Hills HS (CA)

16. (MIL) Anthony Hewitt - SS/3B, Salisbury School (CT)

17. (TOR) Brett Lawrie - C/3B, Brookswood SS (BC)

18. (NYM) Andrew Cashner - RHP, TCU

19. (CHC) Casey Kelly - SS, Sarasota HS (FL)

20. (SEA) Ryan Perry - RHP, Arizona

21. (DET) Gerrit Cole - RHP, Orange Lutheran HS (CA)

22. (NYM) Jason Castro - C, Stanford

23. (SD) Joshua Fields - RHP, Georgia

24. (PHI) Ethan Martin - 3B, Stephens County HS (GA) (projects as a RHP)

25. (COL) Jake Odorizzi - RHP, Highland HS (IL)

26. (ARI) Jemile Weeks - 2B, Miami

27. (MIN) Conor Gillaspie - 3B, Wichita State

28. (MFY) Brett DeVall - LHP, Rutherford HS (FL)

29. (CLE) Tim Melville - RHP, Wentzville Holt HS (MO)

30. (BOS) Reese Havens - SS, South Carolina

Supplemental Round

1. (MIN) David Cooper - 1B, California

2. (MIL) Wade Miley - LHP, SE Louisiana

3. (NYM) Ike Davis - OF, Arizona State

4. (PHI) Kyle Lobstein - LHP, Coconino HS (AZ)

5. (MIL) Allan Dykstra - 1B, Wake Forest

6. (KC) Brett Hunter, RHP, Pepperdine

7. (SF) Isaac Galloway - OF, Los Osos HS (CA)

8. (HOU) Ross Seaton - RHP, Second Baptist HS (TX)

9. (STL) Mike Montgomery - LHP, Hart HS (CA)

10. (ATL) Zeke Spruill - RHP, HS (GA)

11. (CHC) Robbie Ross - LHP, HS (KY)

12. (SD) Tyson Ross - RHP, California

13. (ARI) Daniel Schlereth, LHP, Arizona

14. (MFY) Chris Carpenter - RHP, Kent State

15. (BOS) Tyler Sample - RHP, Mullen HS (CO)

16. (SD) Dennis Raben - OF/1B, Miami

Red Sox Day 1 Selection Order

30. 1st round pick

45. supplemental round pick (for Eric Gagne)

77. 2nd round pick

85. 3rd round pick (for Hunter Morris)

108. 3rd round pick

142. fourth round pick

162. 5th round pick

Players reportedly linked to the Red Sox

Early Picks

Reese Havens, SS, South Carolina

Lance Lynn, RHP, University of Mississippi

Kyle Lobstein, LHP/OF, AZ (HS)

Gerrit Cole, RHP, CA (HS)

Daniel Schlereth, LHP Arizona

Zach Putnam, RHP, Michigan

Petey Paramore, C, Arizona State

Brett Wallace, 1B/3B, Arizona State

Adrian Nieto, C, FL (HS)

Brett Lawrie, C/SS, Canada (HS)

Jason Castro, C/IF, Stanford

Casey Kelly, SS, Florida HS

Matt Marquis, OF, NJ (HS)

Jake Odorizzi, RHP, KY (HS)

Tim Federowicz, RHP/C/OF, NC (HS)

Ricky Oropesa, 3B, CA (HS)

Allan Dykstra, 1B, Wake

Later Picks

Ryan Hinson, LHP, Clemson

Matt Fitts, RHP, Lewis-Clark

Ryan Westmoreland, OF, RI (HS)

Abe Ruiz, 3B/RHP, CA (HS)

Charlie Blackmon, OF/LHP, Ga Tech

Anthony Desclafani, RHP, NJ (HS)

Brandon Kuykendall, OF, WA (HS)

Jake McCarter, RHP, Oklahoma

Seth Garrison, RHP, TCU

Ridge Carpenter, OF, Hartnell College

Pete Hissey, OF, PA(HS)

Red Sox Expressed Areas of Need & Interest

College Catchers

Corner Infielders with Power

High School Pitchers with high upside

High School Players who may slip due to signability reasons

See Ask BA - Jim Calls, Baseball America, May 26

First Round talent

1B Eric Hosmer (FL)

RHP Gerrit Cole (CA)

RHP/SS Casey Kelly (FL)

RHP Alex Meyer (IN)

RHP Sonny Gray (TN)

Supplemental/Early Round Talent

OF Xavier Avery (GA)

LHP Nick Maronde (KY)

LHP Brett Mooneyham (CA)

LHP Dan Hultsen (DC)

Kyle Lobstein (AZ)

LHP TJ House (MS)

LHP Brett Marshall (TX)

RHP Austin Discharry (TX)

Local players projected to be drafted (all projected to be drafted after the 10th round unless otherwise noted)

Massachusetts

Keith Landers - LHP, St. Peter-Marian (round 5-10)

Scott Weismann - RHP, Acton-Boxborough (round 5-10)

Mike Lyon - SS, Northeastern

Dan Houston - RHP, Boston College

Nick Asselin - RHP, Boston College

Terry Doyle - RHP, Boston College

Blane O'Brien - RHP, Scituate

New Hampshire

Scott Savastano - IF, Franklin Pierce

Rhode Island

Ryan Westmoreland - OF, Portsmouth HS (round 5-10)

Anthony Meo - RHP, Cranston West

Maine

Ryan Flaherty - SS, Vanderbilt (Portland) (round 2-5)

Curt Smith - OF, Maine

Vermont

None

Connecticut

Anthony Hewitt - IF, Salisbury (round 1-3)

Ryan Lavarnway - C/OF, Yale (round 5-10)

Chris Dwyer - LHP, Salisbury (round 5-10)

James Esposito - 3B, Amity Regional (round 5-10)

Will Jolin - RHP, Gulliford

Jimmy Fuller - LHP, So. Conn. St.

Chris Gloor - LHP, Quinnipiac

Eric Turgeon - RHP/3B, U-Conn

Brian Irving - RHP, Yale

Bowden goes 6.2 innings in Sea Dog win

6/4 Cup of Coffee: In action on Tuesday, Charlotte defeated Pawtucket 9-3. Devern Hansack (2-7) went 6.1 innings allowing 7 runs on 10 hits and a BB. He had 6 Ks. Michael Tejera threw 0.2 innings giving up 2 runs on 2 hits and a BB. Eric Hull pitched a clean inning. Jed Lowrie went 2 for 4 and scored a run. Dusty Brown went 2 for 3.

Portland trounced Erie 8-1. Michael Bowden threw 6.2 frames giving up 1 run on 3 hits. He had 6 Ks. Mike James pitched 2.1 scoreless innings. He had 3 Ks. Jeff Corsaletti went 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. Aaron Bates went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI. Sandy Madera went 2 for 5. Ryan Khoury went 2 for 3 and scored 2 runs. Iggy Suarez went 2 for 3 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI.

Lancaster defeated Rancho Cucamonga 8-3. Tony Bajoczky threw 5 .1 frames allowing 3 runs on 10 hits and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks. Richie Lentz (2-2) threw 2.1 scoreless, hitless innings. He allowed 2 BB while fanning 5. TJ Large pitched 1.1 scoreless, hitless frames without giving up a BB. He had 3 Ks. Jason Place went 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Lars Anderson went 2 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Chih-Hsien Chiang went 2 for 3 and scored a run. Matt Sheely went 2 for 3 with a run scored and a RBI.

Greenville defeated Augusta 5-3. Eammon Portice (4-4) threw 6 innings giving up 2 runs on 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 6 Ks. Chad Povich threw 2 innings allowing 1 run on 1 hit. He had 1 K. Felix Ventura pitched a clean 9th fanning 1 of the 3 batters he faced. Che-Hsuan Lin went 2 for 4 with 3 RBI. Ryan Kalish went 2 for 4 and scored a run. Yamaico Navarro went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI. Manny Arambarris went 2 for 3 and scored 3 runs.

Player of the Night: Michael Bowden who allowed just 1 run over 6.2 frames giving up 3 hits while fanning 6.

Bailey back to Pawtucket

DH/1B Jeff Bailey has been optioned back to Pawtucket in the series of moves which included the call-ups of RHP Justin Masterson and OF/DH Chris Carter to Boston. Bailey made appearances both June 1 and 2 for the Red Sox, striking out twice, walking three times and going 0 for 2.

Player of the Week, 5/26-6/1: Bubba Bell

After another white hot week at the plate, Portland CF Bubba Bell has earned his second SoxProspects.com Player of the Week honors of the month of May for 5/26-6/1. Bell, 25, clubbed his way to a .519/.552/1.000 line with three home runs and nine runs batted in while scoring eight runs and stealing a base. Bell has been especially hot in May after starting off slowly in April posting a .431 average and an OPS 1.285 while hitting six home runs and driving in thirteen runs.

Pitcher of the Week, 5/26-6/1: Chris Jones

Lancaster RHP Chris Jones struck out eleven Inland Empire hitters over six and two thirds innings while giving up one run on five hits to earn SoxProspect.com's Pitch of the Week honors for 5/26-6/1. Jones, 23, is currently 3-4 with a 5.43 ERA in 11 starts for the Jethawks. Converted to a reliever during the 2007 season, the hard throwing righty was sent back into the rotation for 2008. Jones split time between the Greenville rotation and bullpen last season appearing in 31 games while striking out 119 batters in 112 2/3 innings.

Carter up from Paw Sox

Pawtucket OF/DH Chris Carter who has been posting a .310/.366/.526 (.841 OPS) line (10 HR, 35 RBI) in 213 ABs has been called up to help fill the gap at DH while David Ortiz is on the disabled list. There is no word as yet on a corresponding move as both Carter and this evening's starter RHP Justin Masterson are both being promoted from Pawtucket.

Sox affiliates 0 for 4 on Monday

6/3 Cup of Coffee: Durham blanked Pawtucket 6-0 on Monday. Kyle Synder (1-2) started and lasted just 0.1 of an inning. He gave up 4 runs on 4 hits and 3 BB. Jon Switzer threw 3.2 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits. He had 2 Ks. Edgar Martinez went 4 innings allowing 2 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks. Joe Thurston and Jed Lowrie were each 2 for 4.

New Hampshire defeated Portland 17-10. Daniel Haigwood (2-1) lasted 2.2 innings allowing 6 runs on 8 hits and 3 BB. He had 3 Ks. Kyle Jackson went 2.1 frames allowing 7 runs on 6 hits and 4 BB. He had 3 Ks. Miquel Asencio threw 1 inning giving up 1 run on 3 hits. Chad Rhoades went 2 innings giving up 3 runs on 6 hits and a BB. He had 5 Ks. Jeff Corsaletti went 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. Tony Granadillo went 3 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Aaron Bates went 3 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. Ryan Khoury went 3 for 5 and scored a run.

Lancaster fell to Rancho Cucamonga 8-6. Travis Beazley (3-6) went 5.2 innings giving up 7 runs on 11 hits. Blake Maxwell went 3.1 frames allowing 1 run on 2 hits. He had 3 Ks. Jason Place and Josh Reddick each went 3 for 4 and scored a run. Reid Engel went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

Augusta edged Greenville 5-4. Felix Doubront (4-4) went 4 innings giving up 5 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks. Jordan Craft threw 2.2 scoreless frames allowing 4 hits and a BB. Bryce Cox went 1.1 innings and did not allow a run or a hit. He had 2 Ks. Yamaico Navarro went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Jared Stanley went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI. David Marks went 2 for 3 with a RBI.

Player of the Night: Jeff Corsaletti who went 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI

Masterson to make third Sox start

As expected RHP Justin Masterson has been recalled and will pitch for the Sox tonight against Tampa Bay (vs. Matt Garza; 7:05 PM) ... Pawtucket OF/1B Brandon Moss was named International League Player of the Week ... Greenville Drive LHP Felix Doubront, C Luis Exposito, DH/1B Mike Jones and INF Yamaico Navarro were reportedly named South Atlantic League All Stars.

Ortiz to DL

DH David Ortiz has been placed on the disabled list with an injury to his left wrist (tendon sheath) and is expected to miss at least a month. The Sox have down-played initial reports that Ortiz could be facing season ending surgery. Optimistically, Ortiz will be in a cast for two weeks and will need 10-14 days to to rehabilitate following its removal.

Pinckney homers twice and drives in 5 in Sea Dog win

6/1 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket defeated Durham 5-3 on Sunday. Charlie Zink went 3 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Jose Vaquedano threw 3 innings giving up 2 runs on 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Hunter Jones pitched 2.1 scoreless innings giving up 1 hit while fanning 2. Chris Smith retired the 2 hitters he faced in the 9th. Jed Lowrie went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Dusty Brown went 2 for 2 with a RBI.

Portland outslugged New Hampshire 17-11. Dustin Richardson (5-4) started and went 6.1 innings. He allowed 6 rus on 8 hits and a BB. He had 9 Ks. Daniel Bard went 2 innings allowing 4 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Mike James went 0.2 of an inning and gave up 1 run on 1 hit and 2 BB. Ryan Khoury went 4 for 6 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 3 RBI. Zach Daeges went 2 for 6 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Aaron Bates went 4 for 6 with 3 runs scored and 2 RBI. Bubba Bell went 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Andrew Pinckney went 4 for 6 with 2 home runs, 2 runs scored and 5 RBI. John Otness went 2 for 5 with a run scored and 2 RBI.

Greenville edged Columbus 7-6. Jose Alvarez (3-7) went 5.2 innings allowing 2 runs on 6 hits. He had 5 Ks. Ryne Lawson threw 1.2 frames allowing 3 runs on 2 hits and a BB. Felix Ventura pitched the final 1.2 innings. He gave up 1 run on 2 hits. He had 1 K. Luis Exposito went 4 for 5 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Oscar Tejeda went 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Kris Negron went 4 for 5 with 2 RBI. David Marks went 2 for 5.

Player of the Night: Andrew Pinckney who had 4 hits including 2 homers to go along with 2 runs scored and 5 RBI.

Moss hits 3 home runs to lead Pawsox to blowout win

6/1 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket doubled up Durham Saturday night 14-7. David Pauley pitched 5 2/3 innings giving up 7 earned runs on 11 hits while striking out 5 and walking 1. Michael Tejera pitchd 3 1/3 scoreless innings while striking out 4 to pick up his first save. Brandon Moss went 4 for 5 with 3 home runs and 4 RBI while Keith Ginter went 2 for 5 with a home run and 4 RBI. Jed Lowrie went 3 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI while Chris Carter went 1 for 5 with a home run and 2 RBI. Jonathan Van Every also homered and drove in 2 runs in the Pawsox win.

Portland fell to New Hampshire 12-5. Matt Goodson pitched 3 innings giving up 5 runs (4 earned) on 6 hits while striking out 2 and walking 1. Chad Rhoades pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings. Bubba Bell went 3 for 5 with a home run, stolen base and an RBI while Sandy Madera and Aaron Bates each had 2 hits apiece in the loss.

Lancaster lost to Inland Empire 7-3. Brian Steinocher pitched 3 1/3 innings giving up 5 runs (4 earned) on 10 hits while striking out 1 and walking 1. Richie Lentz pitched 1 2/3 innings giving up 1 hit and striking out 3. Argenis Diaz went 2 for 4 while Josh Reddick went 1 for 4 with a triple. Chih-Hsien Chiang went 1 for 4 and drove in a run.

Greenville defeated Columbus 6-2. Chris Province pitched 6 innings giving up 2 runs (1 earned) on 4 hits while striking out 2 and walking 1. Chad Povich pitched 2 scoreless innings for the Drive. Oscar Tejeda went 2 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI while Luis Exposito went 1 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI. Mike Jones, David Mailman, and Jered Stanley each had 2 hits in the victory.

The DSL Red Sox defeated the Chicago White Sox #2, 3-0 on Saturday.

Player of the Night: Brandon Moss who went 4 for 5 with 3 home runs and 4 RBI in the Pawsox win.