Q&A with Daniel Bard

Daniel Bard is back on top of his game after suffering through a nightmare season in 2007. The second of two first-round picks by the Red Sox in the 2006 draft, Bard made his professional debut last year, and the results weren't pretty. Despite a fastball that has been clocked as high as 100 mph, the University of North Carolina product went only 3-7, 7.08 between Greenville and Lancaster, walking 78 batters in 75 innings while striking out only 47. Thanks to some mechanical changes and the influence of Red Sox sport psychologist Bob Tewksbury, the 23-year-old Bard has rebounded nicely, posting an ERA of 1.78 in 38 games this season (15 with Greenville and 23 with Portland), logging 89 strikeouts to go with only 23 walks in 65.2 innings. David Laurila talked to Bard moments after the trading deadline on Thursday afternoon, and prior to word of the Manny Ramirez-trade reaching the Sea Dogs clubhouse.

David Laurila: The trade deadline passed a few minutes ago, and you're obviously still here. What was it like hearing your name mentioned in a trade rumor the past few days?
Daniel Bard: It's something that just about every guy in the minor leagues goes through at one point or another, and I guess it's at least nice to know that somebody else wants you too; you're in a little bit of demand. It would have been quite an experience to get traded, because it would be like having a whole new family around you, but I'm certainly happy to be where I am.

DL: How did you learn that you were involved in a trade rumor?
DB: I got a call from my agent and a call from my girlfriend. They both said that they heard some things from different places, but nothing was very concrete, so I took it with a grain of salt.

DL: How different were the calls from your agent and girlfriend?
DB: They were both messages that I checked later, so they were similar in that way. My girlfriend actually freaked out a little more; my agent just said, "Don't expect anything, necessarily, but if something does happen, just be ready for it."

DL: Less than half an hour before the deadline you were playing cards with a few of your teammates in the clubhouse. Were you thinking about the possibility of being traded at the time?
DB: No, it was totally out of my control, so if something were to happen, whether or not I was playing cards wasn't going to affect it. I was just going along with my day.

DL: Can you talk a little about the changes you've made to your game this summer?
DB: I think that the biggest thing was becoming a reliever, which is something I found out in spring training. It's obviously a lot different mentality than starting - a little more in your face. You have to come in and be aggressive, and that's what I've tried to do this year, and it's what I think I've done. As far as mechanically, I did drop my arm slot a little bit, just back to what was comfortable. I also worked on finishing pitches - finishing everything toward the plate instead of cutting myself off.

DL: Can you elaborate on what you mean by finishing pitches?
DB: Basically getting to a flat-back position, head over heels, falling with everything moving toward the plate. I was kind of rotating a little bit before, which led to a lot of misfires; I was lacking a lot of consistency with my pitches. There was a lot of repetition in the bullpen that went into that, including drills where I was repeating my delivery without throwing a baseball, which is easier on your arm. I feel like my body knows what it's supposed to do now. It's just a matter of keeping my head out of the way and letting my body do what it knows how to do.

DL: Has your repertoire or pitch mix changed at all this season?
DB: Yes, I was throwing a curveball -- a fast, a curve and a change. I actually threw a curveball for the first two or three months of this season, and it was actually pretty good for me, but it wasn't as consistent as I'd have liked, so a little less than a month ago I started throwing a slider. That's kind of developed in the last few weeks as a good pitch for me. It's been a strikeout pitch, and I've been in able to throw it early in the count as well. So right now I'm fastball, slider and changeup.

DL: When I interviewed you in November 2006, I asked how difficult you thought it might be if you encountered adversity in your first professional season. Now that you've experienced that, was it more difficult than you imagined it would be?
DB: Yeah, I mean, I went through about as tough a season as a minor leaguer can go through last year. I just couldn't find any sense of consistency in what I was doing out there. I basically just battled through it and tried to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and kept my eyes on that. That's part of the reason I am where I'm at today.

DL: How important has Bob Tewksbury been to you over the past year?
DB: He's been important, but I wouldn't say that he's been the one thing that got me out of the funk that I was in. But he was a big part of it, because I learned so many things from him. The mechanical things I fixed on my own and with some pitching coaches, but there are things I learned from Tewks that helped me take my game to the next level as far as being aggressive and taking what he calls a type-A player out to the mound every day - a guy who is a winner and finds a way to get outs no matter what.

DL: What role has Mike Cather played in your development?
DB: A big role, especially mechanically. He was with me in Hawaii last fall, and we compared some video from the previous year when I was throwing from a lower slot. He said that's where I looked comfortable, and that it's where I needed to be. It wasn't an instant thing to go back to - it took time for me to find it again - but we both agreed that it was where I needed to throw from, and we went from there.

DL: How much of your success this season can be attributed to the mechanical changes, and how much to the mental side of your game?
DB: I'd say it's 50/50. I did have mechanical issues to take care of, and once those were taken care of it was a matter of getting my confidence back, the feeling that I'm better than every hitter that I'm going to face. I feel that now, and I think that's how you have to feel to pitch in the big leagues. At this point I think it's more the mental; the physical is something that you just have to keep in tune every day. You need to keep the feel for your offspeed pitches, and keep the feel for your fastball, and once you're out there it's competition. You're competing against the hitter and trying to find a way to get him out, and part of that battle is won in your head.

Sox get Bay, Manny to LA in three way deal

In a three way trade involving the Los Angeles Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates, the Red Sox have traded OF Manny Ramirez to the Dodgers and will receive OF Jason Bay from the Pirates in exchange for OF Brandon Moss and RHP Craig Hansen. Pittsburgh will also receive RHP Bryan Morris and 3B Andy LaRoche from the Dodgers. Bay, 29, posted a .282/.375/.519 (.894 OPS) line in 393 ABs (111 hits) over 106 games with the Pirates in 2008, hitting 22 home runs, 23 doubles and three triples, 64 RBI and seven stolen bases (0 CS).Peter Gammons is reporting that the Red Sox will pay the remaining $7 million of Manny's 2008 contract and Manny has reportedly waived his no-trade clause to facilitate the deal in exchange for assurances that his contract options for 2009 and 2010 will not be picked up by Los Angeles, allowing him to became a free agent after the season. Hansen was a first round pick of the Red Sox in 2005 out of St. John's and Moss was an eighth-rounder in 2002.

Kelly's home run leads GCL Red Sox to come from behind win

On Wednesday, Pawtucket fell to Rochester 8-3. David Pauley pitched 5 innings giving up 4 runs (2 earned) on 6 hits while striking out 4 and walking 1. Jose Vaquedano pitched a scoreless inning of relief striking out 2. Keith Ginter went 2 for 4 with a double while Jeff Natale went 1 for 4 with a home run in the loss.

Portland lost to New Hampshire, 9-2. Adam Mills got roughed up as he gave up 8 runs (7 earned) in 3 2/3 innings pitched. He gave up 10 hits, struck out 1 and walked 3. Argenis Diaz went 3 for 4 while Lars Anderson went 2 for 3 with a RBI and a run scored. Bryan Pritz also went 2 for 5 with a double for the Dogs.

Lancaster won a marathon of a game last night 2-1 over Inland Empire in 16 innings. Blake Maxwell pitched 7 innings giving up an unearned run on 4 hits while striking out 3 and walking 1. Josh Papelbon was a workhorse out of the pen going the last 4 1/3 innings giving up only 2 hits and striking out 2 to pick up the win. Kris Negron hit a lead off home run in the top of the 16th on his way to a 2 for 5 night. Jon Still went 2 for 6 with a home run and a RBI.

Greenville fell to Rome last night 3-2. Ryne Lawson pitched 6 innings giving up 3 runs on 6 hits while striking out 5 and walking 1. Jose Alvarez pitched 2 scoreless innings out of the bullpen giving up 2 hits. Ryan Kalish went 2 for 3 with a RBI and a walk while Oscar Tejeda went 2 for 4 with a double and David Mailman went 1 for 4 with a double and a run scored.

Lowell defeated the Staten Island Yankees 5-2. Hunter Strickland pitched 6 innings giving up 1 run on 4 hits while striking out 3 and walking 2. Charlie Rosario pitched the final 3 innings giving up a run to pick up his second save of the season. Zach Gentile went 3 for 4 with a double, triple, 2 RBI and 3 runs scored. Deshaun Brooks went 2 for 4 with a RBI while Ryan Khoury went 1 for 1 with 2 walks and 2 RBI in a rehab appearance.

The GCL Red Sox had a stirring 8th inning comeback win over the GCL Reds 8-7. Ryan Pressly pitched 4 innings giving up 1 run on 5 hits while striking out 5 and walking 1. Anatanaer Batista pitched 1 1/3 innings giving up 1 hit and striking out 2 to pick up the win. Dustin Mercadante pitched the final 2 innings for his 5th save. Casey Kelly went 3 for 5 with his first professional home run in the win. He also drove in 2 runs. Derrik Gibson went 2 for 5 with a RBI and a run scored while Bryan Peterson went 1 for 3 with 2 walks and a run scored in the win.

Finally the DSL Red Sox fell to the DSL Marlins 6-4. Danny Dilon pitched 2/3 of an inning getting roughed up for 5 runs on 4 hits. Victor De La Cruz came on in relief and pitched 5 1/3 innings giving up a run on 3 hits while striking out 7. Leonel Escobar went 2 for 4 with a walk while Felix Sanchez went 1 for 3 with 2 walks, a run scored and a RBI.


Player of the night: Casey Kelly who went 3 for 5 with a home run and 2 RBI in the GCL Red Sox 8-7 win.

Player of the Week, July 21-27: Daniel Nava

Lancaster OF Daniel Nava posted a .500/.606/.885 (1.491 OPS) line in 26 ABs (13 hits) while appearing in all seven of the Jet Hawks games last week, hitting two home runs and four doubles, an impressive feat even playing six of seven games in the offense friendly confines of Clear Channel for which the voters recognized him as SoxProspects.com (position) Player of the Week for July 21-27. He also scored eight runs, batted in nine, walked four times and stole a base. In 71 games with Lancaster in 2008 Nava (25) owns a .348/.432/.549 (.982 OPS) line over 264 ABs (92 hits) with 10 home runs, 21 doubles and one triple, scoring 48 runs and batting in 49. Nava was previously named Player of the Week for June 9-15.

Pitcher of the Week, July 21-27: Devern Hansack

Pawtucket RHP Devern Hansack worked seven innings at Columbus (Nationals) July 23, allowing one run on five hits (.192 BAA), striking out 11 batters while walking only one, earning him no-decision but he was rewarded by the voters with SoxProspects.com Pitcher of the Week honors for July 21-27. On the season with Pawtucket, Hansack (29) is 5-9 with a 4.05 ERA in 111 innings pitched over 20 starts, allowing 50 earned runs on 102 hits (.244 BAA) and striking out 103 opposing batters and walking 31. He was previously voted Pitcher of the Week for June 23-29.

6th rounder Lavarnway gets $325k

The Red Sox have officially signed their sixth-round pick C Ryan Lavarnway out of Yale for $325k according Jim Callis of Baseball America. Lavarnway, 20, features plus power at the plate as well as outstanding plate discipline and makes good contact (he led the NCAA in batting average in 2007). He still still raw behind the plate, having been converted to catcher at Yale after playing in the outfield in high school. He had one year eligibility remaining.

Huntzinger promoted, Spann released in another flurry of moves

The Boston Red Sox made another flurry of moves in recent days, this time highlighted by the promotion of pitcher Brock Huntzinger from Lowell to Greenville and the release of Pawtucket infielder Chad Spann. Huntzinger, a third-round pick in the 2007 draft, toyed with hitters in the New York-Penn League to earn the call up to the Drive. The 20-year-old righty was 5-0 in eight starts, allowing just 3earned runs for a 0.64 ERA, allowing just 25 hits and seven walks, while striking out 32 over 42.0 innings.

Spann, a corner infielder, was released to make room for infielder Jeff Natale, who was activated from the disabled list after a lengthy rehab assignment in Lowell. Spann was once a highly regarded prospect in the Sox system, ranked 8th in the system in April 2003 by SoxProspects.com behind Freddy Sanchez, Hanley Ramirez, Jorge de la Rosa, Kevin Youkilis, Phil Dumatrait, Kelly Shoppach, and Jon Lester - who are all currently in the majors - and ahead of David Murphy, Charlie Zink, Kason Gabbard, and Manny Delcarmen.

In other moves, speedy infielder Kris Negron and left-handed relief pitcher Kyle Fernandes were promoted from Greenville to Lancaster. Two highly regarded Taiwanese prospects, infielder Chih-Hsien Chiang of the JetHawks and Greenville outfielder Che-Hsuan Lin, were placed on the Temporarily Inactive List, as they will represent their country at the coming Olympic Games in Beijing. Greenville pitcher Jose Alvarez was activated off of the Drive's disabled list, and Sea Dogs pitcher Matt Goodson began a rehab assignment with Lowell. The Sox also signed infielder Zach Penprase, a former member of the Phillies organization who had been excelling this year in the independent Northern League, and assigned him to Greenville. Greenville righty Ryan Colvin was placed in the GCL on a rehab assignment.

After these moves, the JetHawks and Spinners both have an open roster spot, so expect a few more transactions to come. According to sources, one pending move could be the promotion of lefty Felix Doubront from Greenville to Lancaster following his Thursday start. While the recently signed Ryan Lavarnway will likely take the open roster spot in Lowell, another pitcher is also expected to be promoted from the GCL to Lowell, signaling the possible return of Dennis Neuman to the Spinners' bullpen. Sandy Madera is still occupying a roster spot for Lowell on a temporary paper move from Pawtucket. Additionally, infielder Ryan Khoury could be activated for Portland shortly, as he is presently rehabbing with Lowell. In the last of the anticipated moves, look for recently signed draftees Richie Wasielewski and Tyler Wilson to officially report to the GCL team in the next week or so. The pending trade deadine will determine how some of these moves pan out in terms of timing and roster space.

Daeges drives in 4 in Sea Dog win

7/30 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket downed Rochester 5-3. Charlie Zink (13-3) threw 7 innings giving up 3 runs on 9 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Jon Swtitzer and Chris Smith each threw a clean inning and each had 1 K. Jeff Bailey went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. Chris Carter went 2 for 4. Gil Velazquez went 3 for 3 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI.

Portland defeated New Hampshire 11-7 in 10 innings. Dustin Richardson threw 2.2 innings allowing 6 runs on 4 hits and 5 BB. He had 4 Ks. Miquel Asencio went 3.1 frames giving up 1 run on 2 hits and 1 BB. He had 4 Ks. Daniel Bard threw 3 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits and a BB. He had 5 Ks. Beau Vaughn (2-1) went 1.1 clean frames with 2 Ks. Jorge Jimenez went 2 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Zach Daeges went 4 for 5 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 4 RBI. Josh Reddick went 2 for 5 with a home run and 3 RBI.

Inland Empire defeated Lancaster 10-6. Chris Jones (5-7) went 3 innings giving up 8 runs on 8 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Derrick Loop pitched 2 innings giving up 2 runs on 5 hits. He had 2 Ks. Craig Molldrem threw 3 perfect innings of relief fanning 4. Jason Place went 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBI.

Greenville downed Rome 4-2. Chad Povich (8-3) threw 7 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits. He had 5 strikeouts. Ryne Miller went 1 inning giving up 1 run on 3 hits. He had 1 K. Felix Ventura pitched a clean final frame. David Mailman went 2 for 5 with a RBI. Ryan Kalish went 3 for 4 and scored a run. Oscar Tejeda went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI.

Staten Island defeated Lowell 8-6. Matt Goodson went 1.1 frames giving up 5 runs on 5 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Drake Britton threw 5 innings allowing 3 runs on 6 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Seth Garrison threw 2.2 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits. He had 2 Ks. Rafael Cabreja went 2 for 4 with a run scored and 3 RBI. Ryan Dent went 2 for 3 with a run scored.

In the Dominican League, the Dodgers downed the Red Sox 3-1. Raynell Vellette (2-3) took the loss going 5 innings. He gave up 3 runs on 5 hits and 3 BB. He had 3 Ks.

Player of the Night: Zach Daeges who went 4 for 5 with a homer, 3 runs scored and 4 RBI

Gibson scores twice to lead Gulf Coast Sox to win

7/29 Cup of Coffee: Last night was one of marathons starting with Toledo edging Pawtucket 5-4 in 12 innings. Devern Hansack went 6 innings giving up 3 runs on 7 hits and 2 BB. He had 7 Ks. Eric Hull threw 1 scoreless hitless inning. He allowed 2 BB and fanned 2. Michael Tejera retired the 2 hitters he faced. He recorded 1 K. Hunter Jones pitched 2.1 innings giving up 1 run on 2 hits. He had 5 Ks. Lincoln Holdzkom took the loss giving up a run on 2 hits and a BB in 1.2 innings of work. He had 2 Ks. Brandon Moss went 1 for 3 with a run scored. He also walked 3 times.

New Hampshire defeated Portland 7-5. Kyle Jackson threw 3.2 frames allowing 4 runs on 3 hits and 3 BB. He had 4 Ks. Daniel Haigwood (2-2) went 4.1 innings giving up 3 runs on 5 hits and 3 BB. He had 5 Ks. Iggy Suarez went 2 for 2 with 2 home runs.

The Greenville/Columbus game was postponed.

Vermont edged Lowell 5-4 in a game that lasted 18 innings. Stolmy Pimentel went 5 innings allowing 3 runs on 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 5 Ks. Stephen Fife gave up 1 run on 1 hit and 3 BB in 3 innings of work. He had 4 Ks. Mike Tomoleoni threw 1.1 scoreless, hitless innings. He allowed 4 BB while fanning 2. Dan Buller threw 2.2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and 3 BB. He had 3 Ks. Jorge Rodriguez threw 3 scoreless, hitless innings allowing 2 BB. He had 1 K. Mitch Herold pitched 2 scoreless frames allowing 1 hit and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Catcher Matt Cooney came in to pitch the 18th and retired 1 hitter before allowing the winning run to score on 2 hits and 2 BB. Ryan Khoury went 2 for 4 and scored a run. Tim Federowicz went 2 for 5.

In the Gulf Coast League, the Red Sox downed the Orioles 5-3. Jeremy Kehrt threw 5 innings giving up 2 runs on 6 hits. He had 6 Ks. Armando Zerpa (2-0) threw 2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit. He had 1 K. Leandro Marin pitched 0.2 of an inning allowing 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Dennis Neuman threw 1.1 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits. Derrick Gibson went 3 for 5 and scored 2 runs. Bryan Peterson went 2 for 3 with 2 RBI.

In the Dominican, the Blue Jays edged the Red Sox 7-6. Eddie Lora went 2 for 3 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI.

Player of the Night: Derrick Gibson who had 3 hits and scored 2 runs

Moss homers twice in PawSox win

7/28 Cup of Coffee: Sunday's action saw Pawtucket down Toledo 8-5. Edgar Martinez (5-2) went 6 innings allowing 2 runs on 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 6 Ks. Jon Switzer went 1 inning and gave up 2 runs on 4 hits. He had 1 K. Jose Vaquedano threw 1 inning allowing 1 run on 3 hits. Chris Smith pitched a scoreless 9th allowing 1 hit. He had 1 K. Jeff Bailey went 2 for 5. Joe Thurston went 2 for 5 with a run scored. Brandon Moss went 2 for 5 with 2 homers and 3 RBI. Chris Carter went 2 for 5 with a home run and 2 runs scored. George Kottaras went 2 for 5 with a home run. Gil Velazquez went 2 for 3 with a RBI. Jon Van Every went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI.

Portland defeated Trenton 6-3. Kris Johnson went 3 perfect innings. He had 2 Ks. Mike James (4-4) threw 4 innings giving up 2 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He fanned 2. TJ Large pitched the final 2 innings giving up 1 run on 5 hits. Bryan Pritz went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 runs scored.

Lancaster downed High Desert 8-6. Travis Beazley threw 5.2 frames allowing 2 runs on 5 hits and 2 BB. He had 8 Ks. Bryce Cox went 1.1 innings and gave up 3 runs on 3 hits. Jason Blackey (7-3) pitched the final 2 innings giving up 1 run on 1 hit. He had 4 Ks. Jason Place went 2 for 4 and scored 2 runs. Daniel Nava went 2 for 3 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Jon Still went 3 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Luis Segovia went 2 for 4 with a run scored.

Greenville defeated Columbus 5-3. Terumasa Matsuo went 4.1 innings allowing 3 runs on 6 hits and 3 BB. He had 4 Ks. Lance McClain (1-0) pitched 3.2 frames and did not give up a run. He allowed 1 hit and a BB. He had 1 strike out. Felix Ventura pitched a scoreless 9th. He gave up 1 hit and had 1 K. Kris Negron went 2 for 4. Manny Arambarris went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Lowell downed Vermont 3-1. Bryan Price pitched 4 shutout innings allowing 4 hits. He had 6 Ks. Yeiper Castillo (1-2) threw 5 innings and gave up 1 run on 3 hits. He had 4 Ks. Jeff Natale went 2 for 4 with a run scored.

In the Gulf Coast League, the Twins were leading the Red Sox 4-2 when the game was suspended in the top of the 5th inning.

Player of the Night: Brandon Moss who had 2 homers and 3 RBI

JetHawks Pitcher Bajoczky retires

According to Lancaster JetHawks broadcaster Jeff Lasky, pitcher Tony Bajoczky has retired from baseball to attend law school. Bajoczky, who was drafted by the Red Sox in the 34th round of the 2007 Draft out of Duke University, had held a spot in the Lancaster rotation for most of the season, going 5-4 with a 4.73 ERA in 21 appearances, 19 of which were starts. In 2007, after eight impressive appearances in the Gulf Coast League, in which he went 4-2 with a 1.91 ERA and made six starts, he was promoted to Lowell, where he made four appearances, including one start, and even made a spot start at Double-A Portland.

No announcement has been made of a roster move to fill the spot in Lancaster vacated by Bajoczky. Lancaster also has a roster space availabe from the recent promotion of Josh Reddick to Portland, leaving two open roster spots in total.

Stanley homers twice and drives in 6 in Greenville's win

7/27 Cup of Coffee: On Saturday, Toledo blanked Pawtucket 1-0. The offense managed just 2 hits in the game. Michael Bowden (0-2) went 6 innings giving up 1 run on 6 hits. He had 3 Ks. Lincoln Holdzkom threw 1.2 scoreless hitless frames. He allowed 1 BB while striking out 3. Hunter Jones got the final out in the game allowing 1 hit. He had 1 K. e.

Portland doubled the score on Trenton 6-3 despite being outhit by a 10-6 count. Dave Gassner (3-5) went 6 innings giving up 3 runs on 7 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Daniel Bard threw a scoreless inning allowing 1 hit. He fanned 2. Miquel Asencio pitched a scoreless inning giving up 1 hit while fanning 1. Beau Vaughn pitched a scoreless 9th allowing 1 hit and 1 BB. He struck out 2. Aaron Bates went 2 for 3 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI.

Lancaster came from behind to score a 10-9 win over High Desert. Chris Province threw 3 innings allowing 8 runs on 12 hits. He had 1 K. Josh Papelbon (2-3) went 4 innings giving up 1 run on 3 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Cody McAllister pitched the final 2 innings and did not allow a run or a hit. He gave up 1 BB while fanning 3. Jason Place went 2 for 6 with a run scored and a RBI. Daniel Nava went 2 for 3 with a home run, 4 runs scored and 2 RBI. Mike Jones went 3 for 5 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Luis Exposito went 2 for 5 with a RBI. Chih-Hsien Chiang went 3 for 5 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Reid Engel went 2 for 5 with a run scored and 2 RBI.

Greenville defeated Columbus 15-9. Jose Capellan (2-3) threw 5 innings giving up 4 runs on 7 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Javier Garcia threw 2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Mike Rozier went 1.1 frames and gave up 5 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Kyle Foster retired the 2 batters he faced to end the game. He fanned 1 of them. Jared Stanley went 2 for 4 with 2 home runs and 6 RBI. Oscar Tejeda went 3 for 5 and scored a run. Manny Arambarris went 2 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI.

Lowell defeated Vermont 5-3. Kyle Weiland (1-1) went 5 innings giving up 1 run on 3 hits. He had 5 Ks. Charlie Rosario threw 2.1 frames allowing 2 runs on 1 hit and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Seth Garrison threw a perfect final 1.2 innings. He had 1 K. Mitch Dening went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Ricardo Burgos went 2 for 3 with a run scored and a RBI. Luis Sumoza went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

In the Gulf Coast League, the Pirates downed the Red Sox 8-4. Cesar Cabral pitched 5 innings giving up 3 runs on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 8 Ks. Anatanaer Batista (2-1) lasted 0.1 of an inning giving up 5 runs on 5 hits. He had 1 K. Manuel Jimenez threw 2.2 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits. He had 1 K. Maykol Sanchez went 3 for 4.

Player of the Night: Jared Stanley who had 2 home runs and 6 RBI.

Sumoza drives in 5 in Spinner win

7/26 Cup of Coffee: On Friday, Pawtucket edged Toledo 3-1. David Pauley (12-3) threw 7.2 innings allowing 1 run on 5 hits and a BB. He had 9 Ks. Michael Tejera retired the only hitter fe faced. Chris Smith pitched the 9th giving up 1 run on 2 hits. Joe Thurston went 2 for 4 with a home run. Chris Carter went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI. Keith Ginter went 2 for 4.

Portland edged Trenton 2-1. Adam Mills went 5 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Daniel Haigwood threw 2 scoreless, hitless innings. He gave up 1 BB while fanning 3. Richie Lentz (1-0) threw a scoreless, hitless inning giving up 3 BB while fanning 2. Beau Vaughn pitched a clean 9th with 1 K. Tony Granadillo went 2 for 3 with a home run.

High Desert doubled the score on Lancaster 6-3. Blake Maxwell (3-5) threw 6 innings allowing 5 runs on 4 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Craig Molldrem went 2 frames allowing 1 run on 2 hits. He had 2 Ks. Felipe Garcia threw a scoreless 9th allowing 1 hit. He fanned 2. Yamaico Navarro went 2 for 4. Daniel Nava went 2 for 4 with a run scored.

Greenville downed Columbus 4-1. Felix Doubront (11-6) went 5 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 7 Ks. Kyle Fernandes threw 3 scoreless, hitless frames. He allowed 1 BB while fanning 2. Felix Ventura pitched a clean 9th recording 1 strikeout. Che-Hsuan Lin went 3 for 5.

Lowell defeated Vermont 11-3. Brock Huntzinger (5-0) went 5 innings allowing 1 run on 5 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Jorge Rodriguez went 1.1 frames and did not allow a run. He gave up 2 runs on 2 hits and 3 BB. He fanned 1. Mitch Herold pitched the final 2.2 innings and did not allow a run or a hit. He walked 2 and struck out 3. Luis Sumoza went 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 5 RBI. Ryan Dent went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI.

In the Gulf Coast League, the Reds defeated the Red Sox 5-1. Pedro Perez (1-1) threw 4 inningsgiving up 4 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Pete Ruiz threw 3 scoreless frames allowing 2 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Leandro Marin went 1 inning allowing 1 run on 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Dustin Mercadante threw a scoreless inning allowing 1 hit. He fanned 2. Roberto Feliz went 2 for 3 with a RBI.

The Dominican League Red Sox downed the Mets 11-6. Eddie Lora went 2 for 4 with a home run and 4 RBI.

Player of the Night: Luis Sumoza whose 2 hits produced a homer, 2 runs scored and 5 RBI

Farkes homers twice in Jethawk win

7/25 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket downed Columbus 11-6. Charlie Zink (12-3) threw 6 innings giving up 5 runs on 8 hits. He had 5 Ks. Jon Switzer pitched 2 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits. Eric Hull pitched a scoreless 9th allowing 1 hit. He had 1 K. Chris Carter went 3 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. Dusty Brown went 2 for 4 with a home run and 3 runs scored. Gil Velaquez went 3 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Chad Spann went 2 for 5 with a home run and 4 RBI.

Portland saw both the resumption of the suspended game from the night before against Connecticut and the regularly scheduled game washed out last night.

Lancaster edged Lake Elsinore 5-4 in 11 innings. Tony Bajoczky threw 7 innings giving up 3 runs on 6 hits. He had 3 Ks. Bryce Cox went 2 innings giving up 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Jason Blackey pitched the final 2 frames and did not allow a run. He gave up a hit and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Jason Place went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Zak Farkes went 3 for 5 with 2 home runs.

The Lowell / State College game was cancelled due to the weather.

The Dominican League Red Sox downed the Royals 7-1. Javier Jimenez (1-3) went 5 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits and a BB. He had 5 Ks. Pedro Churio went 2 for 3 witha RBI.

Player of the Night: Zak Farkes who hit 2 homers

Moss back to Pawtucket to make room for Papi

The Red Sox have optioned OF/1B Brandon Moss to Pawtucket in order to facilitate the return of DH David Ortiz, who will be activated from the disabled list prior to tomorrow's series opener against the Yankees. In 34 games with the big club Moss is .295/.337/.462 with two home runs, five doubles and one triple over 78 ABs (23 hits), scoring seven runs and batting in 11.

Hansack goes 7 innings fanning 11 in PawSox win

7/24 Cup of Coffee: On Wednesday, Pawtucket edged Columbus 3-2 in 10 innings. Devern Hansack threw 7 innings allowing 1 run on 5 hits and a BB. He had 11 Ks. Hunter Jones (6-2) was charged with a blown save but then got the win. He threw 2 innings giving up 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Chris Smith earned the save pitching 1 inning allowing 2 hits. Joe Thurston went 2 for 4 and scored 2 runs. George Kottaras went 2 for 5 with 2 RBI.

Portland was leading Connecticut 2-1 in the fourth when the game was suspended.

Lake Elsinore downed Lancaster 10-4. Chris Jones (5-6) went 4.1 frames giving up 4 runs on 9 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Derrick Loop threw 3.2 innings allowing 6 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB. He fanned 3. Felipe Garcia pitched the final inning allowing 1 hit. Daniel Nava went 3 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. Jon Still went 2 for 5 with a RBI.

Hagerstown defeated Greenville 4-2. Ryne Lawson went 7 innings allowing 1 run on 5 hits and a BB. He had 5 Ks. Ryne Miller (1-2) pitched 0.2 of an inning and gave up 3 runs on 2 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Kyle Foster threw 1.1 scoreless frames giving up 1 hit while fanning 1. The offense scattered 5 hits between 5 different players.

Lowell took the completion of the previous night's suspended game over State College by the score of 4-3. Stolmy Pimentel had pitched 4 innings the night before allowing 2 runs on 7 hits and 2 BB. He had 5 Ks. Hunter Strickland (2-2) finished the game last night going 4 innings allowing 1 run on 5 hits and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks. Jeff Natale went 3 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Tim Federowicz went 3 for 3. The Spinners were tied 2-2 in the regularly scheduled game when it was suspended in the 4th inning.

In the Gulf Coast League, the Red Sox edged the Orioles 3-2. Ryan Pressly went 5 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Jeremy Kehrt (1-1) threw 4 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. The offense scattered 3 hits in the game.

The Dominican League Red Sox blasted the White Sox 9-0. Danny Dilon threw 4 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and 2 BB. He had 6 Ks. Juan Bonifacio went 2 for 5 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Player of the Night: Devern Hansack despite not getting a decision went 7 innings allowing 1 run while striking out 11

Pitcher of the Week, July 14-20: Brock Huntzinger

Lowell RHP Brock Huntzinger continued his impressive run with the Spinners, hurling 11 innings of shutout ball over two starts last week, holding opposing batters to an .108 BAA on only four hits, while striking out seven, earning the victory in both outings as well as recognition as SoxPropsects.com Pitcher of the Week for July 14-20. Over five innings of work July 14 at Auburn (Blue Jays) Huntzinger allowed three hits while striking out three, and worked six innings, allowing only one hit while striking out four at Tri-City (Astros) July 20. Over seven starts with the Spinners in 2008, Huntzinger has compiled a 4-0 record with a 0.49 ERA in 37 innings pitched, allowing two earned runs on 28 hits (.154 BAA) and striking out 29 while walking only five. Huntzinger, 19, was also named the New York-Penn League Pitcher of the Week for July 14-20. He is currently the 19th ranked prospect in the organization by SoxProspects.com.

Player of the Week, July 14-20: Zak Farkes

Lancaster 3B Zak Farkes made the most of his increased playing time last week, posting a .579/.636/1.211 line (1.847 OPS) with three home runs and three doubles over 19 ABs (11 hits), scoring seven and batting in nine runs en route to his first (position) SoxProspects.com Position Player of the Week Award for the week of July 14-20. He was also named California League Offensive Player of the Week for the same time period. Farkes, 25, hails from Boston and played his college ball at Harvard, from which he signed as an undrafted free agent in June 2005. With Lancaster in 2008, Farkes is .260/.332/.431 (.763 OPS) with six home runs, 17 doubles and two triples in 239 ABs (64 hits) over 64 games.

Tejeda scores 3 times in Drive win

7/23 Cup of Coffee: On Tuesday, Columbus defeated Pawtucket 4-1. Edgar Martinez (4-2) threw 5 innings allowing 4 runs on 4 hits and 4 BB. He had 6 Ks. Lincoln Holdzkom pitched 2 scoreless innings giving up 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Jose Vaquedano pitched the final inning and allwed a BB. The offense produced 6 hits with no player having more than 1.

Connecticut thrashed Portland 18-6. Kris Johnson (7-5) went 3.1 innings allowing 8 runs on 5 hits and 5 BB. He had 1 K. Daniel Haigwood went 0.2 of an inning giving up 1 run on 1 hit and a BB. Miguel Asencio threw 2 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. TJ Large gave up 4 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB in 1.2 innings of work. Mike James went 1.1 frames allowing 3 runs on 5 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Bryan Pritz went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

Lake Elsinore hammered Lancaster 13-1. Travis Beazley (4-10) threw 6.1 innings giving up 3 runs on 5 hits and a BB. He fanned 8. Cody McAllister went 1.1 frames allowing 5 runs on 4 hits and a BB. Josh Papelbon pitched the final 1.1 innings and allowed 5 runs on 3 hits. Zak Farkes went 2 for 4.

Greenville downed Hagerstown 7-1. Chad Povich (7-3) pitched 6 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Lance McClain threw the final 3 innings and did not allow a run on 2 hits and a BB. Kris Negron went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. Jared Stanley went 2 for 3 with a home run and 2 RBI. Oscar Tejeda went 2 for 3 and scored 3 times. David Marks went 2 for 4 with a home run.

State College was leading Lowell 2-1 in the fourth inning when the game was suspended.

The Gulf Coast Red Sox edged the Twins 3-2. Wang-Yi Lin threw 4.2 frames allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 5 Ks. Armando Zerpa (1-0) earned the win going 3.1 scoreless frames allowing 2 hits while fanning 3. Dennis Neuman pitched the ninth and allowed a BB. Derrik Gibson went 3 for 4 with a RBI.

The Dominican League Red Sox blasted the Rays 16-1. Raynel Vellette (2-2) went 5 innings and gave up 1 run on 2 hits. He had 5 Ks. Jose Garcia went 4 for 7 with a home run and 5 RBI.

Player of the Night: Oscar Tejeda who scored 3 times in the Drive win

Q&A with Hunter Jones

Hunter Jones is on the doorstep of the big leagues. A 24-year-old lefthander who was signed by the Red Sox as an undrafted free agent in 2005, Jones began this season in Portland, but was promoted to Pawtucket after posting a 1.19 ERA in 13 appearances out of the Sea Dogs’ bullpen. The native of Palm Beach Gardens , Florida has been no less impressive with the PawSox, going 5-2, with a 2.97 ERA in 21 games. On the season, Jones has 60 strikeouts to go with only 11 free passes in 56 innings. David Laurila talked to Jones before a recent game at McCoy Stadium.

David Laurila: David Ortiz was just in Pawtucket on a rehab assignment. What was it like having Big Papi as a teammate?
Hunter Jones: Ortiz is definitely a fun and interesting character. I met him in spring training this year, and when he came to Pawtucket just recently he was a great clubhouse presence. He likes to play his music and laugh with everyone; he’s a cool person. I even asked him if he minded having his picture taken with me, and he was like, “Yeah, yeah, of course, man.” He’s just a real stand-up guy and a good teammate.

DL: What impact did he have on the team?
HJ: Well, there’s obviously never a lineup that you can’t put Ortiz in! He hit some bombs, and you can’t really say enough about what he does and how he goes about his business. He didn’t show anyone up or make anyone feel like they’re beneath him; he acted just like he was another guy on the team. And he can definitely hit.

DL: Can you swing the bat?
HJ: Can I hit? I can’t hit worth a lick. I used to hit in high school, but now I’ve been out of the hitting game for so long that I think I’d be scared to even get into the box. For one thing, my vision has gotten worse because of the eye injury. Back in 2006, when I used to wear contacts, I’d pack dirt on my hand to try to get it dry so the sweat didn’t get all over, and some dirt got in my eye -- some microscopic rocks or whatnot -- and it scratched my eye in three places. Besides, I haven’t picked up a bat in six years.

DL: Can any of the pitchers here in Pawtucket hit?
HJ: I don’t know, but Lincoln Holdzkom talks a big game. Everybody talks a big game, but then they get up there and nobody can hit it out of the park. Nobody gets hits, they just hit little roll-over grounders to the second baseman or shortstop. Pitchers’ BP usually looks pretty silly, because everybody is pretty bad.

DL: How would you describe the PawSox bullpen -- not on the field, but in the clubhouse?
HJ: Our bullpen is a little bit different. Before most games, guys are playing cards or something, but our bullpen is like a bunch of little kids because we play Risk, which is meant more for six year olds. But we all love it. Chris Smith is the one who brought it in, but we all play, and it’s kind of funny watching a bunch of grown men fighting each other over a board game, you know. The bullpen is kind of like a family, so sometimes we get into it, but everyone has a good time with it.

DL: Who usually wins?
HJ: John Switzer wins a lot of the games. Most everyone is pretty good, but there are a couple of poor players, too. The reason Switzer wins is that he gets everybody to attack each other; somehow he’s really good at convincing people about things. He’ll say, “Hey, you know what? You don’t need to attack me, you should go that way; it makes more sense.” Everybody believes him, so they do it and he ends up winning. He’s the salty vet, and he knows what he’s doing. Of course, most people haven’t played Risk since they were six -- except us.

DL: What are your impressions of Triple-A so far?
HJ: It’s kind of the same old, but some of the guys up here are a little easier on you. They get tough on you right away, especially when you’re a bullpen guy, but they know how to let up on you, too. A lot of the guys here have been around for awhile and they’re pretty good teammates. They’ll mess with you; they’ll put bubbles on your hat when you’re running out to the field and whatnot, but when it’s game time they know it’s time to take it serious.

DL: How about on the mound -- is it different facing Triple-A hitters?
HJ: My personal opinion of professional baseball is that at every level you have guys who stand out. You also have guys who are average and below average, and you have guys who get better and guys who get worse. Pretty much all of the hitters are the same at every level; up here they maybe have a little more pop, a little more zone recognition. But it’s the same guys, they’re just moving up the system like you are. I think the biggest difference is actually the strike zone, which gets tighter and more consistent. That said, if you have stuff that plays well in the zone, I don't believe you have a whole lot to worry about.

DL: When you’re pitching well, are you getting many swings on pitches outside of the zone?
HJ: Not really. I’m in the zone a pretty good part of the time; that’s where my success is. I try to have all of my stuff in the zone, and if not, just outside of the zone. I’m not really a guy who gets a lot of chases, I just go after hitters.

DL: What is going to get Hunter Jones to the big leagues?
HJ: I guess more time in the minors? I don’t really know, because I’ve never been in the big leagues, but I feel like I’m doing the right things. According to a lot of guys, I haven’t been in the minors all that long, although it does feel like forever. So I don’t know. I just try to be a good teammate. I feel like I have a lot of friends here. I try not to talk down to anyone, and I try to lift guys when they're down because I want to see all of us in the majors. That’s the truth. I don’t feel that I have to be cutthroat to get to the bigs. I feel like my stuff has a good chance to play there, and when my time comes, hopefully it will.

DL: If you found a magic lamp and a baseball genie granted you three wishes, what would they be?
HJ: Oh my God. What’s funny is that we had a much more graphic description of that question in the clubhouse one day. I guess, to make it kind of PG, I’ll say -- man, that’s a lot of wishes. I could do a lot with just one. I mean, if I had a 100 mph fastball I could do a lot of damage! I’d wish for a happy, healthy career in the big leagues with a lot of success for the people around me. And I suppose I’d like to look back, when all is said and done, at the end of my career, and be able to say, “Do you know what? I had a good time. I met some great people. That’s all I could have ever wished from in life, and I did it.”

Fernandez-Oliva's 3 hits lead Drive to win

7/22 Cup of Coffee: On Monday, Columbus downed Pawtucket 4-1. Michael Bowden (0-1) went 4 innings allowing 3 runs on 7 hits. He had 4 Ks. Michael Tejera threw 2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and a BB. Eric Hull pitched the final 2 frams giving up 1 run on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Chris Carter
went 2 for 4. Sean Danielson went 2 for 4 with a run scored.

Portland defeated Connecticut 8-2. Dave Gassner (2-5) went 6 innings giving up 2 runs on 3 hits. He had 1 K. Richie Lentz threw a clean inning of relief with 1 K. Daniel Bard threw a scoreless, hitless inning allowing 1 BB. He fanned 2. Beau Vaughn threw a scoreless 9th allowing 1 hit. David Ortiz went 2 for 3 with a run scored and a RBI.

High Desert downed Lancaster 11-5. Chris Province went 5 innings allowing 4 runs on 10 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Craig Molldrem (1-1) threw 1.1 frames and gave up 5 runs on 5 hits. He had 1 K. Jason Blackey went 1.2 innings giving up 2 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Matt Sheely went 3 for 5 and scored a run. Jon Still went 2 for 5 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Greenville defeated Hagerstown 5-2. Terumasa Matsuo threw 5.2 frames allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 10 Ks. Kyle Fernandes (3-1) went 2.1 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit.He fanned 2. Felix Ventura earned the save pitching a scoreless 9th allowing 1 hit. He had 1 K. Carlos Fernandez-Oliva went 3 for 4 and scored 2 runs. Michael Almanzar went 2 for 4 with a RBI. David Mailman went 1 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI.

Lowell edged Tri-City 5-4. Bryan Price threw 3 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits and a BB. He had a K. Yeiper Castillo went 3.2 frames giving up 2 runs on 3 hits and 1 BB. He had 5 Ks. Mitch Herold (2-0) pitched 1.1 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits. Seth Garrison threw a scoreless innings allowing 1 hit. He had 1 K. Mitch Dening went 2 for 5 with a home run. He is hitting .346. Rafael Gil went 2 for 3 with a home run. Will Middlebrooks went 2 for 4.

In the Gulf Coast League, the Pirates swept a doubleheader from the Red Sox by scores of 5-1 and 9-1. In the first contest, Swen Huijer threw 3 innings allowing 1 run on 5 hits. Michael Lennox (0-2) went 3 innings giving up 4 runs on 6 hits and a BB. Joantoni Garcia went 2 for 3. In the second game, Cesar Cabral (1-2) went 1.1 innings allowing 7 runs on 7 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Manuel Jimenez threw 2.2 frames allwing 1 run on 5 hits and 2 BB. Anatanaer Batista went 3 innings allwing 1 run on 2 hits. He had 5 Ks. Chih-Hsiang Huang went 2 for 3.

In the Dominican Summer League, the Red Sox downed the Blue Jays 4-2. Manuel Rivera threw 6 scoreless innings on 4 hits. He had 2 Ks.

Player of the Night: Carlos Fernandez-Oliva who went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored

Sumoza perfect at the plate in Spinner win

7/21 Cup of Coffee: On Sunday, Toledo defeated Pawtucket 8-4. David Pauley (11-3) went 3.1 innings allowing 5 runs on 8 hits and 3 BB. He had 4 Ks. Jon Switzer threw 2.2 frames giving up 2 runs on 2 hits and 2 BB. Hunter Jones went 2 scorless, hitless innings. He gave up 1 BB. Chris Smith went 1 inning giving up 1 hit and 1 run. He had 1 K. Joe Thurston went 2 for 2 with a run scored and 2 RBI.

The Trenton/Portland game was postponed.

Lancaster hammered High Desert 13-1. Blake Maxwell (3-4) went 6 innings allowing 1 run on 5 hits. He had 3 Ks. Bryce Cox threw 2 scoreless innings giving up 2 hits. Josh Papelbon went 1 scoreless inning allowing 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Daniel Nava went 2 for 4 with 2 homers, 3 runs scored and 5 RBI. Jon Still went 2 for 3 with a home run and 3 runs scored. Mike Jones went 2 for 4 and scored 2 runs. Luis Exposito went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI. Aaron Reza went 2 for 4 with a home run and 4 RBI. Zak Farkes went 3 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI.

Hagerstown downed Greenville 4-1. Jose Capellan (1-3) threw 6 innings allowing 2 runs on 8 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Mike Rozier pitched 1 clean inning. Javier Garcia went 2 innings giving up 2 runs on 4 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Ryan Kalish went 2 for 4 and scored a run. Oscar Tejeda went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

Lowell blanked Tri-City 9-0 in a rain shortened 7 inning contest. Brock Huntzinger threw 6 shutout innings allowing 1 hit and 3 BB. He had 4 Ks. Mitch Dening went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Ronald Bermudez went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Luis Sumoza was perfect at the plate for the second straight game going 3 for 3 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. Will Middlebrooks went 3 for 3 with 2 RBI.

In the Gulf Coast League, the Red Sox edged the Reds 5-4. Pete Ruiz went 3.2 innings giving up 3 runs on 4 hits. He had 3 Ks. Pedro Perez threw 5 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Leandro Marin (1-0) went 1.1 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Joantoni Garcia went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Ken Roque went 2 for 2 with a RBI.

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

Reddick promoted to Portland

Outfielder Josh Reddick has been promoted from the Lancaster Jethawks to the Portland Seadogs on Sunday. Reddick, 21, has been tearing up the California league this season posting .343/.375/.593 with 17 home runs, 57 Runs Batted In, and 9 Stolen Bases in 76 games after a brief stint with the Greenville Drive to begin the season. Selected in the 17th Round of the 2006 1st-Year Player draft, Reddick spent last season with the Greenville Drive hitting .306 with 18 home runs and 72 Runs Batted In in 94 games.

Outfielder Bubba Bell has been placed on the DL with a stress fracture in his leg as the counter move to this transaction.

Exposito leads Jethawks to 9-7 win

7/20 Cup of Coffee: On Saturday, Toledo defeated Pawtucket 13-5. Charlie Zink (11-3) lasted 1.2 innings allowing 9 runs on 8 hits and 1 BB. Jose Vaquedano threw 2.1 scoreless frames allowing 1 hit and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Lincoln Holdzkom went 2.2 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Michael Tejera went 1.1 innings giving up 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. Eric Hull pitched the final inning and gave up 1 run on 2 hits. He had 2 Ks. George Kottaras went 3 for 4 with a home run (his 18th) and 2 RBI. Joe Thurston went 2 for 5. Jon Van Every went 2 for 4 with a RBI. Keith Ginter went 2 for 4. David Ortiz homered for his third straight game going 1 for 4 in the game.

Portland were swept in a doubleheader by Trenton by scores of 5-4 and 3-0. In the first game, Kyle Jackson went 3.1 innings giving up 3 runs on 4 hits and 3 BB. Miguel Asencio threw 1.2 innings and gave up 1 run on 2 hits. Mike James (3-4) pitched 2 innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits. Bryan Pritz went 2 for 4 and scored 2 runs. Mickey Hall went 2 for 3 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Zach Daeges went 2 for 3 and scored a run. In the second game, Adam Mills threw 6 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits while striking out 6. TJ Large (0-1) pitched the final inning and allowed 3 runs on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. The Sea Dogs managed just 2 hits in this game.

Lancaster defeated High Desert 9-7. Tony Bajoczky (5-4) went 6 innings allowing 3 runs on 10 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Felipe Garcia went 1 inning giving up 3 runs on 5 hits. He had 1 K. Cody McAllister threw 2 innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits. He had 3 Ks. Josh Reddick went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 runs scored. Mike Jones went 3 for 5 with a home run and 2 runs scored. Luis Exposito went 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Zak Farkes went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Greenville downed Lake County 7-5. Felix Doubront (10-6) went 5 innings allowing 2 runs on 4 hits. He had 2 Ks. Ryne Miller threw 1.2 frames allowing 3 runs on 5 hits and a BB. Felix Ventura pitched 2.1 scoreless innings to close out the game. He allowed 1 BB. Manny Arambarris went 2 for 2.

Tri-City edged Lowell 9-8. Kyle Weiland went 4 innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 6 Ks. Charlie Rosario threw 2.1 frames allowing 3 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Dennis Neuman threw 1.2 frames giving up 3 runs on 4 hits. He had 2 Ks. Seth Garrison (2-1) went 0.1 of an inning allowing 2 runs on 2 hits. He had 1 K. Jeff Natale went 3 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Luis Sumoza went 4 for 4 with a home run.

In the Dominican League, the Red Sox downed the Yankees 7-2. Roman Mendez (3-0) threw 6 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits. He had 2 Ks. His ERA so far is 0.67.

Player of the Night: Luis Exposito who had 3 hits which produced a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI

Michael Almanzar Promoted to Greenville

In a week that saw a flurry of Red Sox minor leaguers earning promotions, Saturday saw yet another as 17-year-old third baseman Michael Almanzar was promoted to the Single-A Greenville Drive from the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League. Rated as the #10 prospect in the Red Sox system by SoxProspects.com, Almanzar hit .348 in 23 games in the GCL this spring in his first professional action. Almanzar received a $1.5 million bonus when he signed with Boston last season, a club record for a Latin American player. He is expected to be the Drive's starting third baseman once he reports.

To make room for Almanzar, Drive catcher Ty Weeden was placed on the DL with a knee injury.

BP: Sox Sign Hissey & Westmoreland, close with Meyer & Lavarnway?

According to Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus, the Red Sox have "seemingly come to terms" with 2008 draft picks Pete Hissey (4th Rd.) and Ryan Westmoreland (5th Rd) (link - subscription required). Additionally, Goldstein is reporting that Boston is "very close" to signing highly-regarded pitcher Alex Meyer (20th Rd), a first-round talent who was previously thought to be unsignable. It was also reported that Ryan Lavarnway (6th Rd.) could sign shortly for late-third round money.

Hansack throws rain shortened 2 hitter

7/19 Cup of Coffee: Last night Pawtucket downed Toledo 6-1 in a rain shortened 7 inning game. Devern Hansack (5-9) went the full seven innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits. He did not walk a batter while recording 8 Ks. Chris Carter went 2 for 3 and scored a run. David Ortiz went 1 for 2 with another home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI.

The Portland / Trenton game was postponed.

Lancaster doubled the score on San Jose 6-3. Chris Jones (5-5) pitched 5 innings giving up 2 runs on 5 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Derrick Loop threw 3.2 frames allowing 1 run on 5 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Jason Blackey got the final out on a strikeout after yielding 1 hit. Daniel Nava went 2 for 4 with a RBI. Yamaico Navarro went 2 for 3 with a home run and 2 runs scored. Mike Jones went 2 for 4 with a RBI. Luis Exposito went 2 for 4 with a home run.

Lakeville downed Greenville 3-1. Ryne Lawson threw 6 innings allowing 1 run on 5 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Jordan Craft (0-5) threw an inning and gave up 2 runs on 1 hit and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Kyle Fernandes pitched 2 clean innings fanning 3. The offense produced only 3 hits and no player had more than 1.

Lowell edged Mahoning Valley 4-3. Drake Britton went 3 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits and 4 BB. He had 2 Ks. Hunter Strickland threw 5 innings giving up 2 runs on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Mitch Herold pitched a scoreless 9th allowing 1 hit and 1 BB. Jonathan Hee went 2 for 5 with a RBI. Mitch Dening went 2 for 4 and scored 2 runs.

The Gulf Coast League Red Sox split a doubleheader with the Orioles. They lost the first contest by a score of 5-1. Jeremy Kehrt (0-1) went 4 innings giving up 5 runs on 10 hits. He had 4 Ks. Armando Zerpa threw 2 scoreless frames allowing 1 hit. Wilfred Pichardo went 2 for 4. Roberto Feliz went 2 for 2 and scored a run. They came back to take the second game by a 7-4 score. Ryan Pressly went 4 innings giving up 3 runs on 6 hits and 3 BB. He had 3 Ks. Jorge Rodriquez (1-1) went 2 innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits. He had 1 K. Dustin Mercadante pitched a clean final frame. Andrew Frezza went 3 for 3 and scored 2 runs.

In the Dominican Summer League, the Cubs defeated the Red Sox 4-1. Javier Gutierrez went 3 for 4 in the game.

Player of the Night: Devern Hansack who tossed a 2 hitter allowing no BB while fanning 8

Carter leads PawSox to win

7/18 Cup of Coffee: On Thursday, Pawtucket downed Toledo 15-6. Edgar Martinez (4-1) threw 6.1 innings giving up 3 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 5 Ks. Justin Masterson threw 1,1 frames allowing 2 runs on 2 hits. He had 2 Ks. Chris Smith went the final 1.1 innings allowing 1 run on 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Jeff Bailey went 3 for 6 with a homer and 2 RBI. Chris Carter went 4 for 5 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 2 RBI. Gil Velazquez went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. David Ortiz making his first rehab start went 1 for 3 with a home run.

Trenton defeated Portland 8-1. Dustin Richardson (6-6) threw 5.1 innings allowing 4 runs on 6 hits and 1 BB. He had 3 Ks. Daniel Bard went 1.2 frames giving up 1 run on 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Chad Rhoades went 1 inning allowing 3 runs on 4 hits. Richie Lentz threw a scoreless inning giving up 2 hits. He had 2 Ks. The Sea Dogs had 6 hits in the game with no player having more than 1.

Lancaster edged San Jose 8-7. Travis Beazley went 5.2 frames allowing 3 runs on 7 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Bryce Cox went 1.1 frames allowing 2 runs on 2 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Craig Molldrem (1-0) pitched 2 innings giving up 2 runs on 2 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Reid Engel went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI. Jon Still went 2 for 5 with a un scored and a RBI. Chih-Hsien Chiang went 3 for 4 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 2 RBI. Zak Farkes went 3 for 3 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI.

Greenville edged Lake County 6-5 in 10 innings. Chad Povich went 5 innings allowing 4 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Javier Garcia threw 3 innings giving up 1 run on 4 hits. He had 2 Ks. Kyle Foster (3-0) pitched 2 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Che-Hsuan Lin went 2 for 3 with a run scored. Carlos Fernadez-Oliva went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Thomas DiBenedetto went 2 for 5 with 2 RBI.

Mahoning Valley defeated Lowell 5-3. Kyle Snyder went 2.1 innings allowing 2 runs on 1 hit. He had 1 K. Stolmy Pimentel (2-2) went 4 innings allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Lance McClain went 1.2 scoreless frames allowing 1 hit. He had 1 K. Seth Garrison threw 1 inning and gave up a run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Jeff Natale went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

The Gulf Coast League Red Sox fell to the Twins 3-1. Wang Yi Lin threw 4 innings giving up 1 run on 3 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Michael Lennox pitched 2 perfect innings with 1 K. Manuel Jimenez went 1.1 frames giving up 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. Anatanaer Batista threw 1.2 frames allowing 1 run on 1 hit and 1 BB. He had 1 K. Joantoni Garcia went 2 for 3.

In the Dominican Summer League, the Red Sox outslugged the Marlins 12-11. Jose Garcia went 3 for 4 with a run scored and 4 RBI.

Player of the Night: Chris Carter who went 4 for 5 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 2 RBI

Kelly gets $3-million bonus

According to Rob Bradford of the Boston Herald, Casey Kelly received a $3-million bonus:

"Kelly, who could have joined the University of Tennessee football team as a quarterback, agreed to a deal which will pay him a total signing bonus of $3 million, well over the Major League Baseball recommended slot for the 30th overall selection. Kelly ... will receive a present day value signing bonus of $2.5 million, but will get $600,000 per season over the next five years to incorporate inflation rate."

The Red Sox were allowed to spread his bonus out over several seasons because he was a two-sport star. He'll report to the GCL Team and will play shortstop for the 2008 season.

Sox sign first rounder Casey Kelly

The Red Sox have reportedly announced the signing of first round pick (# 30 overall) SS/RHP Casey Kelly. In the field Kelly, son of former big league catcher Pat Kelly, shows good athleticism, agility and arm strength, with power potential at the plate. It is expected that the Sox will allow him to begin his professional career at short, which is reportedly his preference, although there has been speculated that the Red Sox believe he will ultimately be a pitcher. As a pitcher Kelly features a low-90s fastball, a hard curve which has been highly touted in some circles and a change, all with good command. Kelly will report to the GCL Red Sox. He had committed to Tennessee to play baseball and football, and was a highly regarded quarterback recruit.

Navarro goes 4 for 4 in Jethawk win

7/17 Cup of Coffee: Last night saw both Pawtucket and Portland involved in their leagues's All Star games. The Pacific Coast League downed the International League 6-5. Joe Thurston went 3 for 4 and scored a run. Chris Carter went 1 for 5 with a home run and 2 RBI.

In the Eastern League All Star game, the North defeated the South 5-3. Beau Vaughn threw a scoreless inning allowing 1 hit and a BB. Jeff Corsaletti went 1 for 2 in the game.

Lancaster defeated San Jose 6-2. Chris Province (5-2) went 7 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks. Cody McAllister threw 0.2 of an inning and did not allow a run on 1 hit and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Derrick Loop went 0.2 of an inning and gave up 1 run on 1 hit. He had 1 K. Josh Papelbon threw o.2 of an inning and did not allow a run or a hit. He allowed 1 BB while striking out 2. Yamaico Navarro went 4 for 4 with a RBI. Reid Engel went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI. Zak Farkes went 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI.

Greenville edged Lakeville 2-1. Terumasa Matsuo (4-3) threw 6 innings giving up 1 run on 4 hits and 3 BB. He had 4 Ks. Ryne Miller went 1.2 frames and did give up a run or a hit. He allowed 1 BB while fanning 1. Felix Ventura went 1.1 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits. Carlos Fernandez-Oliva went 2 for 4.

Mahoning Valley defeated Lowell 6-4. Bryan Price went 1.2 innings allowing 6 runs (2 of them earned) on 4 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Yeiper Castillo threw 5.1 scoreless frames allowing 1 hit and 3 BB. He had 3 Ks. Dennis Neuman closed out the game throwing 2 perfect innings. No player had more than 1 hit in the game.

Both the Gulf Coast League and the Dominican Summer League Red Sox team's games were postponed.

Player of the Night: Yamaico Navarro who went a perfect 4 for 4 at the plate in his first game after his promotion.

Player of the Week, 7/7-14: Jeff Corsaletti

Last week OF Jeff Corsaletti bid Portland adieu in style, going .444/.484/.704 (1.188 OPS) in 27 ABs (12hits) with two home runs, one double and a sacrifice fly, batting in six runs while scoring five and running away with SoxProspects.com (position) Player of the Week voting for July 7-13. In 77 games with the Sea Dogs, Corsaletti, 25, was .311/.416/.529 (.945 OPS) in 293 ABs (91 hits), hitting 12 home runs, 20 doubles and four triples and, batting in 50 and scoring 60 runs, with seven stolen bases. He was promoted to Pawtucket as part of a flurry of Sox moves and is currently the 33rd rated prospect in the organization by SoxProspects.com.

Pitcher of the Week, 7/7-13: Cody McAllister

RHP Cody McAllister worked 5.1 perfect innings and struck five opposing batters for Lancaster last week en route SoxProspects.com Pitcher of the Week honors for July 7-13. McAllister worked two innings July 9 at Lake Elsinore (Padres), striking out one and 3.1 innings at home against Inland Empire (Dodgers) July 12, striking out four. Signed as an undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma City University last May, McAllister, 24, is 3-0 with a 2.35 ERA in 30.2 innings pitched over 16 appearances, allowing eight runs on 20 hits (.180 BAA), striking out 23 and walking 12. He split 2007 between Greenville (0-1, 3 SV, 1.84 ERA, 10 G) and Lancaster (1 SV, 5.97 ERA, 28.2 IP, 14 G).

Almanzar leads Gulf Coast Sox to win

7/16 Cup of Coffee: Boy is a cup of java ever needed this morning. It seems like I just went to sleep. Boy, what an All Star Game! What would have happened it it had to go another inning or two? Some adjustments to the rules may be necessary for an All Star Game but that is a discussion for another day. Congrats to JD Drew for being chosen the game MVP.

Due to the All Star Game, action was very light in the minors last night. In the Gulf Coast League, the Red Sox defeated the Reds 6-4. Cesar Cabral went 4 innings allowing 4 runs on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Jorge Rodriguez threw 2 perfect innings of relief. He had 1 K. Swen Huijer threw a clean inning and picked up the win. Leandro Marin pitched 1 inning allowing 1 hit. Wilfred Pichardo went 2 for 5 and scored a run. Michael Almanzar went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. He is now hitting .367. Joantoni Garcia went 2 for 4 with a run scored.

In the DSL, the Blue Jays edged the Red Sox 1-0. Leonel Escobar went 3 for 4.

Player of the Night: Michael Almanzar who had 3 hits which produced 2 runs scored and a RBI.

Retraction: Ryan Lavarnway not signed

We just learned from a credible source that Ryan Lavarnway has not signed and is not in Fort Myers, as we reported last month. We relied on incorrect information from two separate sources, sorry for the confusion. The main site has been updated.

Bowden to Pawtucket headlines flurry of promotions

In addition to the previously reported promotions of 1B Lars Anderson and SS Argenis Diaz to Portland, RHP Michael Bowden and OF Jeff Corsaletti have been promoted from AA Portland to AAA Pawtucket; OF Bryan Pritz has been reassigned to Portland from Pawtucket; 1B/DH Mike Jones and IF Yamaico Navarro have been promoted to High-A Lancaster from Low-A Greenville; IF Kris Negron has been reassigned from Portland to Greenville; 1B Carlos Fernandez has been promoted from Lowell to Greenville; and RHP Dennis Neuman has been promoted to Lowell from the GCL Red Sox. Additionally, the unconfirmed rumor that Josh Reddick had been promoted to Portland turned out to be just that - a rumor (and an incorrect one).

Sox to sign second rounder Gibson

The Red Sox have reportedly come to terms with their second round pick SS Derrik Gibson (# 77 overall) out of Seaford High School in Delaware for a reported $600k bonus. Gibson is an elite defensive prospect who could play both middle infield positions or outfield and features line drive power with the bat. He is with the organization in Fort Myers and is expected to debut with the GCL Red Sox in late August. The Sox have also signed 36th rounder Georgia high school LHP Richie Wasielewski.

Anderson and Diaz promoted

According to SoxProspects.com sources, Lars Anderson and Argenis Diaz have been promoted from Lancaster to Portland. More info to follow shortly.

Otness homers and drives in 4 in Sea Dog win

7/15 Cup of Coffee: On Monday, Portland defeated New Britain 9-5. Dave Gassner threw 4 innings giving up 4 runs on 7 hits and 2 BB. He has 3 Ks. Mike James (3-3) went 2 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits. He had 1 K. Daniel Bard pitched 2 scoreless innings giving up 3 hits. He had 1 K. Beau Vaughn threw a scoreless 9th allowing 2 hits. He had 2 Ks. Aaron Bates went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. Zach Daeges went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. John Otness went 2 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 4 RBI. Sandy Madera went 2 for 4 with a run scored.

Lancaster downed Inland Empire 9-4. Blake Maxwell went 4 innings giving up 2 runs on 6 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Bryce Cox threw a scoreless inning allowing 1 hit. He had a K. Jason Blackey (5-3) threw 3 scoreless hitless frames. He had 6 Ks and gave up 1 BB. Craig Molldrem went 1 inning allowing 2 runs on 2 hits and a BB. Jon Still went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 runs scored. Josh Reddick went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored. Luis Exposito went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Chi-Hsien Chiang went 2 for 4 with a home run and 4 RBI. Luis Segovia went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI.

Greenville defeated Lakewood 3-1. Felix Doubront (9-6) threw 5 innings allowing 1 run on 6 hits and 2 BB. He had 5 Ks. Kyle Fernandes went 2.2 frames and did not allow a run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Felix Ventura went 1.1 scoreless, hitless frames allowing 1 BB. He had 3 Ks. The Drive managed only 3 hits in the game.

Lowell split a doubleheader with Auburn. The Spinners took the first game 6-1. Brock Huntzinger (3-0) threw 5 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits. He had 3 Ks. Lance McClain went 1 inning allowing 1 run on 1 hit and a BB. Seth Garrison threw a scoreless inning giving up 1 hit. Luis Sumoza went 2 for 4. The Spinners fell to Auburn 3-2 in the second game a contest which went 10 innings. Kyle Weiland threw 4 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits. He had 6 Ks. Stephen Fife threw 3 scoreless, hitless innings. He had 5 Ks. Mitch Herold pitched 2 scoreless inningsgiving up 1 hit. Charlie Rosario (0-2) retired 1 hitter in the 10th but allowed 1 run on a hit and a BB. The Spinners had only 3 hits in the second game with no player having more than 1.

In the DSL, the Red Sox fell to the Giants 9-8. Rafael Espinosa went 3 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI.

Player of the Night: John Otness who had 2 hits including a home run and 4 RBI in Sea Dog win

Greenville's Lin leads World to win in Futures game

7/14 Cup of Coffee: On Sunday, Pawtucket defeated Norfolk 10-3. Charlie Zink (11-2) continued his dominance in AAA throwing 7 innings allowing 1 run on 6 hits and 2 BB. He had 5 Ks. Lincoln Holdzkom threw 1 inning giving up 1 run on 2 hits. Jon Switzer pitched the 9th and allowed 1 run on 1 hit. Jeff Bailey went 4 for 6 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Joe Thurston went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Chris Carter and Gil Velazquez each went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI.

New Britain edged Portland 5-4. Adam Mills (0-2) went 5 innings giving up 5 runs on 8 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Miguel Asencio threw 3 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits. He had 2 Ks. Bubba Bell went 3 for 5. Jeff Corsaletti went 2 for 4 with a home run. Aaron Bates went 2 for 5 with a run scored. Mark Wagner went 1 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Inland Empire hammered Lancaster 12-4. Tony Bajoczky (4-4) went 4 innings allowing 9 runs on 12 hits. He had 2 Ks. Derrick Loop threw 3 innings giving up 1 run on 3 hits. He had 3 Ks. Josh Papelbon went 2 innings giving up 2 runs on 2 hits. He had 2 Ks. Daniel Nava went 2 for 5 and scored a run. Jon Still went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. Josh Reddick went 2 for 4 and scored a run. Chih-Hsien Chiang went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI. Zak Farkes went 2 for 4.

Lakeville edged Greenville 4-3. Ryan Lawson threw 5 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks. Mike Rozier (0-1) went 0.1 of an inning giving up 4 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Ryne Miller went 2.1 scoreless frames allowing 2 hits. He had 2 Ks. Felix Ventura retired the only hitter he faced. Oscar Tejeda went 2 for 4 and scored a run. Juan Apodaca went 2 for 3.

The Lowell / Auburn game was postponed.

In the Gulf Coast League, the Red Sox blannked the Orioles 3-0 completing a game that had been suspended on July 8. The game was called in the 6th inning yesterday because of rain. Kyle Synder went 1 inning and did not allow a run on 1 hit. Ryan Pressly threw 4 scoreless, hitless innings. He allowed 3 BB and had 2 Ks. Roberto Ramos went 3 for 3 with 2 RBI.

Che-Hsuan Lin led the World team to victory over the U.S. in the Futures Game held at Yankee Stadium. He went 2 for 2 with a 2 run homer and was chosen the game MVP.

Player of the Night: Che-Hsuan Lin who was chosen MVP of the Futures Game

Richardson makes strong return to Portland

7/13 Cup of Coffee: On Saturday, Pawtucket edged Norfolk 2-1 in 10 innings. David Pauley had another strong outing allowing 1 run on 5 hits over 7 innings. He gave up 1 BB while striking out 7. Justin Masterson threw 1 clean inning with 1 K. Hunter Jones (5-2) threw a scoreless inning allowing 1 hit while fanning 2. Michael Tejera pitched a scoreless inning allowing 1 hit. Joe Thurston went 2 for 4. Jon Van Every went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored.

Portland swept a doubleheader from New Britain. They took the first game 8-6. Kyle Jackson went 3 innings giving up 4 runs on 4 hits and 5 BB. He had 2 Ks. Chad Rhoades (3-3) threw a clean inning. TJ Large went 2.1 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Beau Vaughn threw the final 0.2 of an inning allowing 1 hit. Tony Granadillo went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Jeff Corsaletti went 3 for 3 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Zach Daeges went 2 for 3 with a RBI. The Sea Dogs took the second contest 2-1 despite having only 2 hits in the game. Dustin Richardson (6-5) went 5 innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Richie Lentz went 2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit. He had 4 Ks. Zach Daeges went 1 for 3 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Inland Empire pounded Lancaster 10-1. Chris Jones (4-5) threw 4.1 innings allowing 5 runs on 6 hits and a BB. He had 6 Ks. Bryce Cox lasted 0.1 of an inning and gave up 5 runs on 6 hits. He had 1 K. Cody McAllister threw 3.1 clean innings. He had 4 Ks. Felipe Garcia pitched a scoreless inning allowing 2 hits. He had 1 K. Argenis Diaz went 2 for 3 raising his BA to .281.

Greenville defeated Lakewood 5-1. Chad Povich (6-3) threw 6 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 5 Ks. Kyle Foster went 2 innings giving up 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Javier Garcia threw 1 clean frame striking out 1. Ryan Kalish went 2 for 5. Mike Jones went 2 for 5 with 2 home runs. David Mailman and Oscar Tejeda each went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI.

Auburn defeated Lowell 9-4. Drake Britton went 4.1 innings giving up 4 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. Hunter Strickland (1-2) pitched the final 3.2 frames allowing 5 runs on 8 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Deshaun Brooks went 3 for 5 and scored a run. Tim Federowicz went 2 for 3.

The Gulf Coast Red Sox edged the Twins 3-2. Rehabbing Kyle Synder threw 3 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits. He had 4 Ks. Pete Ruiz (1-1) threw 3 innings giving up 1 run on 3 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Pedro Perez pitched 3 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and 1 BB. He had 2 Ks. Michael Almanzar went 2 for 4 with a run scored. He is now hitting .361.

In the DSL, the Red Sox downed the Mets 6-4. Roman Mendez threw 4 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and 3 BB. He had 6 Ks. He has allowed just 2 runs in 21 innings pitched for a 0.86 ERA.

Player of the Night: Dustin Richardson who made a successful return to the Sea Dogs allowing just 1 run on 2 hits over 5 innings of work

Lugo to DL with quad, Lowrie recalled

The Red Sox have placed SS Julio Lugo on the disabled list with a strained left quad and have recalled SS Jed Lowrie from Pawtucket. Lugo injured the leg running out a grounder last night against Baltimore. According to Terry Francona, Lowrie will, at least initially, split time at short with INF Alex Cora. Lowrie was in the line up this afternoon against Baltimore, Cora is scheduled to start tomorrow. This year with Boston Lowrie is .310/.340/.476 (817 OPS) in six games and is .268/.359/.434 (.793 OPS) in 198 ABs over 53 games, with five home runs, 14 doubles and two triples. Lugo is expected to miss four to six weeks.

Diaz's 4 hits lead Lancaster's 22 hit attack

7/12 Cup of Coffee: Friday was a rough night for teams in the Red Sox organization. Besides the parent team, five of the seven minor league affiliates also lost. Norfolk blanked Pawtucket 4-0. Devern Hansack (4-9) went 6 innings allowing 3 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 6 Ks. Jose Vaquedano pitched an inning and gave up 1 run on 2 hits. Eric Hull also pitched an inning and did not allow a run. He gave up 1 hit while fanning 1. George Kottaras went 2 for 4 at the plate.

New Britain edged Portland 4-3. Kris Johnson threw 6.2 frames allowing 3 runs on 7 hits. He had 8 Ks. Mike James (2-3) pitched the final 1.1 innings giving up 1 run on 2 hits. He had 2 Ks. Jeff Corsaletti went 3 for 5. Aaron Bates went 2 for 4. Jorge Jimenez went 3 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI.

Lancaster outslugged Lake Elsinore 17-8. Travis Beazley (4-9) went 5 innings allowing 6 runs on 10 hits and 2 BB. Craig Molldrem threw 2 clean innings with 1 K. Josh Papelbon pitched 2 innings giving up 2 runs on 2 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. The Jethawk 22 hit attack included Daniel Nava going 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Aaron Reza went 2 for 6 with 2 runs scored. Jon Still went 2 for 3 with 3 BB. He scored 2 runs and had 3 RBI. Josh Reddick went 3 for 6 with a run scored and 3 RBI. He raised his BA to .352. Chih-Hsien Chiang went 3 for 6 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Reid Engel went 3 for 6 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 3 RBI. Argenis Diaz went 4 for 5 with 2 triples and a double that produced 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Matt Sheely went 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI.

Lakewood defeated Greenville 4-2. Terumasa Matsuo went 6 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits and a BB. He had 9 Ks. Kyle Fernandes (2-1) went 1.2 frames giving up 4 runs on 2 hits and 4 BB. He had 4 Ks. Javier Garcia pitched 0.1 of an inning. He allowed 1 hit. Yamaico Navarro went 2 for 3 with a run scored and a RBI.

Batavia got by Lowell 5-2. Stolmy Pimentel (2-1) pitched 4 innings allowing 5 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 5 Ks. Mitch Herold threw 2 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Lance McClain threw 2 scoreless, hitless frames. He gave up 1 BB while fanning 5. Jon Hee went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

In the Gulf Coast League, the Pirates edged the Red Sox 5-4. Jeremy Kehrt went 5 innings allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Jorge Rodriguez threw 2 innings giving up 3 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Armando Zerpa threw a scoreless inning allowing 1 hit and a BB. Bryan Peterson went 2 for 5 and is hitting .367. Joantoni Garcia went 2 for 4. Michael Almanzar went 1 for 4 with a home run.

In the DSL, the Red Sox defeated the Royals 7-4. Edwin Lopez threw 3 perfect innings of relief to earn the save. He had 3 Ks.

Player of the Night: Argenis Diaz who had 4 hits including 2 triples and a double to go along with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI

Reddick perfect at the plate in Jethawk win

7/11 Cup of Coffee: Norfolk edged Pawtucket 3-2 in 11 innings on Thursday. Edgar Martinez threw 5 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits and 2 BB. Justin Masterson pitched a clean inning with 1 strikeout. Hunter Jones went 2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and a BB. Chris Smith took the loss going 2.2 frames giving up 3 runs on 5 hits and a BB. He had a K. Chris Carter went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI.

New Hampshire blasted Portland 10-2. Dave Gassner (1-5) went 4.1 innings allowing 10 runs on 16 hits. He had 1 K. Daniel Bard threw 1.2 scoreless frames allowing 1 hit and 1 BB. He had 3 Ks. Miquel Asencio pitched 2 scoreless hitless frames giving up 3 BB. He had 2 Ks. TJ Large threw a clean 9th recording 1 K. The Sea Dogs had 6 hits with no player getting more than 1.

Lancaster edged Lake Elsinore 2-1. Chris Province (4-2) threw 6 scoreless innings allowing 4 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Jason Blackey went 3 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits. He had 2 Ks. Josh Reddick went 4 for 4 with a run scored.

Delmarva blanked Greenville 14-0. Jose Capellan (1-2) went 1.2 frames giving up 7 runs on 8 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Ryne Miller went 3.1 innings giving up 2 runs on 5 hits. He had 1 K. Mike Rozier went 0.1 of an inning allowing 5 runs on 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Felix Ventura threw 2.2 scoreless frames allowing 1 hit and 1 BB. He had 4 Ks. The Drive had only 4 hits with no player having more than 1.

Batavia defeated Lowell 5-3. Yeiper Castillo (0-2) went 1 inning giving up 4 runs on 2 hits and 3 BB. He had 1 K. Charlie Rosario threw 5 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Bryan Price pitched 2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit. He fanned 3. Mitch Dening went 2 for 4 with a run scored. Carlos Ferandez-Oliva went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI. Rafael Cabreja went 2 for 4.

In the GCL, the Reds defeated the Red Sox 7-3. Wang-Yi Lin threw 5 innings giving up 3 runs on 5 hits. He had 5 Ks. Manuel Jimenez threw 1 scoreless inning allowing 1 hit. Michael Lennox (0-1) went an inning allowing 1 run on 2 hits. He had 1 K. Anatanaer Batista went 1 inning allowing 3 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Dennis Neuman pitched a scoreless inning allowing 2 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Michael Almanzar went 3 for 4 with a run scored. Joantoni Garcia went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

In the DSL, the Red Sox swept a doubleheader from the White Sox by scores of 1-0 and 5-2.

Player of the Night: Josh Reddick who went 4 for 4 at the plate with a run scored

Anderson homers and drives in 3 in Jethawk win

7/10 Cup of Coffee: The Pawtucket/ Richmond game was postponed.

Portland blasted New Hampshire 11-1. Michael Bowden (9-4) threw 5 innings allowing 1 run on 5 hits and 2 BB. He had 8 Ks. Recently promoted Richie Lentz went 2.1 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Beau Vaughn pitched the final 1.2 innings and did not allow a run. He gave up 1 hit while fanning 1. Bubba Bell went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Aaron Bates went 2 for 4 and scored 2 runs. Iggy Suarez went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. Mickey Hall went 2 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI.

Lancaster defeated Lake Elsinore 8-5. Blake Maxwell went 4 innings allowing 3 runs on 8 hits. He had 1 K. Josh Papelbon (1-3) threw 2 scoreless innings giving up 2 hits. He had 2 Ks. Cody McAllister threw 2 clean frames with a K. Felipe Garcia went 0.2 of an inning giving up 2 runs on 3 hits and a BB. Derrick Loop retired the only hitter he faced. Jason Place went 3 for 5 with a home run and 2 RBI. Aaron Reza went 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Lars Anderson went 3 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. Argenis Diaz went 2 for 4 and scored a run.

Delmarva defeated Greenville 3-1. Felix Doubront threw 5 innings allowing 1 run on 5 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Jordan Craft (0-4) went 2 innings giving up 2 runs on 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Kyle Foster threw a scoreless, hitless inning allowing 1 BB while fanning 1. Yamaico Navarro went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

Lowell defeated Batavia 5-1. Brock Huntzinger (2-0) threw 6 scoreless innings allowing 5 hits. He had 6 Ks. Stephen Fife threw 2 innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Seth Garrison threw a clean inning with 1 K. Mitch Dening went 2 for 4 with a home run. Rafael Cabreja went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Tim Federowicz went 2 for 3 with a run scored. Ronald Bermudez went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI.

In the DSL, the Red Sox blanked the Rays 6-0 . Raynell Vellette threw 5.2 innings of a 7 inning game in which the Rays were no hit. He gave up 1 BB while fanning 8.

Player of the Night: Lars Anderson who had 3 hits including a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI

Player of the Week, 6/30-7/6: Lars Anderson

In a week spent mostly away from the friendly confines of Lancaster's Clear Channel Field, JetHawks 1B Lars Anderson swatted three home runs (two at High Desert) and posted a .429/.485/.786 (1.271 OPS) line and ran away with the SoxProspects.com (position) Player of the Week voting for June 30-July 6. Lars also doubled and batted in seven runs while scoring 7 and walked four times in 33 plate appearances over seven games. In 290 ABs over 73 games, Anderson, 20, is .324/.415/.528 (.942 OPS) with 13 HR, 18 doubles and one triple, scoring 56 runs and batting in 49. He is currently the fourth ranked prospect in the organization by SoxProspects.com.

Pitcher of the Week, 6/30-7/6: Charlie Zink

Pawtucket RHP Charlie Zink knuckle balled nine innings of two hit shut out ball against Syracuse (Blue Jays) July 3, earning the win and SoxProspects.com Pitcher of the Week honors for June 30-July 6. Zink, 28, struck out eight while walking only two and held opposing batters to an .071 BAA. He owns a 10-2 record and 2.78 ERA with the Paw Sox in 2008, allowing 30 earned runs (40 runs scored) on 85 hits in 118.2 innings pitched, striking out 76 and issuing 35 bases on balls.

Lentz promoted to Portland

According to multiple sources, fireballing reliever Richie Lentz was promoted to AA Portland from Lancaster this morning. Lentz went 4-3 with a 2.87 ERA for the JetHawks, along with an eye-popping 77 strikeouts in 53.1 innings. He is presently the 33rd ranked prospect in the Red Sox system according to SoxProspect.com's rankings. It will likely take a day for Lentz to pack up and travel across country before he officially reports to the Sea Dogs. When he does, we anticipate it could be the first of a bevvy of transactions before or during the upcoming All Star breaks. Clay Buchholz and Justin Masterson should both be in Boston permanently within a few days after the MLB All Star Break (Buchholz gets the start for Boston on Friday, but might be optioned back to Pawtucket after the game so the Sox can add another hitter for a few games). Michael Bowden may be pitching his last game in AA today. Some other minor leaguers that could see immediate promotions to their respective next levels include Jeff Corsaletti, Bubba Bell, Beau Vaughan, Josh Reddick, Blake Maxwell, and Jered Stanley.

Zink tosses 2nd consecutive complete game win

7/9 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket split a doubleheader last night with Richmond. The lost the first game 7-6. Jon Switzer in a rare start went 3 innings allowing 4 runs on 7 hits. He had 1 K. Michael Tejera threw 2.1 frames giving up 2 runs on 4 hits and 1 BB. He had 1 K. Jose Vaquedano went 0.2 of an inning allowing 1 hit and a BB. Lincoln Holdzkom (5-3) took the loss allowing the winning run to score on a wild pitch. He allowed 1 run on a hit and a BB. Jon Van Every went 2 for 3 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. The PawSox came back to take the 2nd game 6-1 behind the complete game thrown by Charlie Zink. He allowed 1 run on 5 hits and 1 BB. He fanned 4. Sean Danielson went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored. George Kottaras went 2 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI.

New Hampshire got by Portland 8-6. Adam Mills went 5 innings allowing 5 runs on 9 hits. He had 3 Ks. Mike James threw 2 scoreless frames allowing a hit and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Chad Rhoades (2-3) threw 1.1 innings giving up 3 runs on 3 hits and a BB. TJ Large retired the 2 batters he faced fanning one of them. Jeff Corsaletti went 2 for 5 with a home run and 2 runs scored. Mark Wagner went 2 for 5 with a run scored. Aaron Bates went 3 for 4 with a home run and 3 RBI.

Lancaster downed Lake Elsinore 5-1. Tony Bajoczky (4-3) threw 6 innings giving up 1 run on 5 hits. He had 4 Ks. Bryce Cox went 2 perfect frames with 1 K. Derrick Loop pitched a scoreless 9th allowing 1 hit and a BB. Lars Anderson went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 runs scored. Luis Exposito went 2 for 4 with a RBI. Chih-Hsien Chiang went 2 for 4 with a home run.

Greenville defeated Delmarva 4-1. Ryne Lawson (4-2) went 5 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits. He had 3 Ks. Kyle Fernandes threw 3 innings giving up 1 run on 3 hits. He had 3 Ks. Javier Garcia pitched a scoreless 9th allowing a hit and a BB. He struck out the side. Oscar Tejeda went 2 for 3 and scored twice. Juan Apodaca went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI.

The Gulf Coast League Red Sox downed the Orioles 11-6. Cesar Cabral (1-1) went 8 innings giving up 5 runs on 5 hits and 3 BB. He had 8 Ks. Leandro Marin pitched the 9th allowing 1 run on 2 hits. Wilfred Pichardo went 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Bryan Peterson went 3 for 4 with 3 runs scored and a RBI. Tyler Yockey went 2 for 5 with a home run and 4 RBI. Ken Roque went 2 for 4 with a home run and 3 RBI.

In the Domican League, the Red Sox pounded the Blue Jays 21-0. Manuel Rivera (2-1) threw 6 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 11 Ks. Pedro Chourio went 6 for 7 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 3 RBI.

Player of the Night: Charlie Zink who threw his 2nd consecutive complete game victory allowing just 1 run over the 7 innings.

Bailey recalled, Masterson to Paw Sox pen

OF/1B Jeff Bailey has been recalled by the Red Sox and in a corresponding move RHP Justin Masterson has been optioned to AAA Pawtucket. At Pawtucket, Masterson will be transitioning into a relief role and is expected to return to the Sox within weeks and work out of the bullpen. In seven nine starts with the Red Sox in 2008, Masterson was 4-3 with a 3.97 ERA, allowing 22 ER on 40 hits in 54 innings pitched, striking out 39 and walking 28. RHP Clay Buchholz is expected to be recalled on Friday to take what would have been Masterson's turn in the rotation against Baltimore.

Jackson goes 6 strong innings in Sea Dog win

7/8 Cup of Coffee: On Monday, the Pawtucket/Reading game was postponed.

Portland edged Reading 5-4. Kyle Jackson threw 6 innings allowing 2 runs on 6 hits and a BB. He had 7 Ks. Daniel Bard (2-1) went 1.2 frames giving up 1 run on 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Beau Vaughn went the final 1.1 innings allowing 1 run on 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Mickey Hall went 2 for 4 with a home run.

Delmarva defeated Greenville 2-1 in 11 innings. Chad Povich went 5.2 innings giving up 1 run on 4 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Ryne Miller threw 2 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Felix Ventura pitched 2.1 scoreless frames allowing 1 hit and a BB while fanning 4. Javier Garcia (2-1) retired 2 hitters in the 11th before allowing the winning run to score on a wild pitch. He allowed 1 hit and had 1 K. The Drive had only 3 hits in the game.

Jamestown hammered Lowell 10-3. Dustin Richardson (0-1) went 2.2 innings giving up 5 runs on 7 hits. He had 2 Ks. Kyle Weiland threw 3.1 frames allowing 3 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks. Mitch Herold threw a 1-2-3 inning. Lance McClain worked 2 innings giving up 2 runs on 2 hits. He had 1 K. Carlos Fernandez-Oliva went 2 for 5 with a run scored. Deshaun Brooks went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. Luis Sumoza went 2 for 4 with a RBI. Kade Keowen went 2 for 4. Will Middlebrooks went 2 for 4 with a run scored.

In the Gulf Coast League, the Twins hammered the Red Sox 12-1. Pete Ruiz (0-1) threw 1.1 innings allowing 5 runs on 6 hits and 1 BB. Pedro Perez went 3.2 frames giving up 3 runs on 7 hits. He had 1 K. Jennel Hudson went 0.2 of an inning allowing 3 runs on 3 hits and 3 BB. He had 1 K. Swen Huijer worked 2.1 innings allowing a run on 2 hits. He had 1 K. Backup catcher Pete Gilardo threw a scoreless, hitless inning allowing 2 BB while fanning 1. The offense produced only 4 hits with no player have more than one.

In the Dominican Summer League, the Red Sox hammered the Yankees 19-5. Roman Mendez (2-0) pitched 5 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits. He had 6 Ks. Juan Bonifacio went 3 for 5 with 3 runs scored and 2 RBI.

Player of the Night: Kyle Jackson who allowed 2 runs over 6 innings of work in the Sea Dog win. He had 7 Ks.

Kehrt tosses 4 shutout 1 hit innings

7/7 Cup of Coffee: On Sunday, Pawtucket defeated Richmond 8-5. David Pauley (11-2) threw 6 innings giving up 4 runs on 7 hits and 3 BB. He had 4 Ks. Eric Hull pitched 2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit. He had 1 K. Chris Smith pitched the 9th allowing 1 run on 2 hits. Jeff Bailey went 3 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Sean Danielson went 2 for 5 and scored twice.

Reading got by Portland 11-5. Kris Johnson (7-4) went 4.2 innings allowing 5 runs on 9 hits and 3 BB. He had 4 Ks. TJ Large threw 1.1 innings giving up 1 run on 1 hit and 3 BB. He had 2 Ks. Carlos Vasquez pitched 1.1 frames giving up 3 runs on 2 hits and 3 BB. He had 2 Ks. Daniel Haigwood went 1.2 innings allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and a BB. Mark Wagner went 2 for 4 with a RBI. Ryan Khoury went 2 for 5. Mickey Hall went 2 for 3 with 2 RBI.

Lancaster doubled Stockton 4-2. Travis Beazley threw 6 innings allowing 2 runs on 7 hits and a BB. He had 6 Ks. Jason Blackey pitched 2 innings giving up 1 run on 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Richie Lentz threw a scoreless frame. He did not allow a hit while walking 2. He had 1 K. Daniel Nava went 2 for 3 with 2 RBI. Josh Reddick went 2 for 4 with a home run.

Jamestown outscored Lowell 11-2. Drake Britton (0-1) threw 3.1 frames allowing 6 runs on 6 hits and 3 BB. He had 2 Ks. Hunter Strickland went 3.1 innings giving up 5 runs on 6 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Alex Hale threw 1.1 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and 1 BB. He had 3 Ks. Dan Buller pitched a scoreless inning allowing 1 hit. He had 3 Ks. Mitch Dening went 2 for 3 with a run scored.

In the Gulf Coast League, the Red Sox blanked the Pirates 3-0. Jeremy Kehrt threw 4 shutout innings allowing 1 hit and 1 BB. He had 4 Ks. Jorge Rodriguez (3-0) pitched 2.2 scoreless frames allowing a hit and a BB while fanning 4. Armando Zerpa went 1.1 frames allowing 1 hit while fanning 2. Dustin Mercadante threw an inning allowing 2 hits. Roberto Feliz went 2 for 3 with a home run. Joantoni Garcia went 2 for 3 with a run scored.

Player of the Night: Jeremy Kehrt threw 4 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and a BB. He had 4 Ks.

SoxProspects Message Board down

As many members have probably already realized, the SoxProspects Message Board has been down all day. Apparently one of the Yuku host servers crashed last night around 4 am PT, and the problem wasn't discovered until about 7 am PT. One of the Yuku admins finally acknowledged the problem around 11 eastern time, and it looks like they're working to resolve it. For updates on the fix, you can check here.

Anderson homers, drives in 4 in Jethawk win

7/6 Cup of Coffee: On Saturday, Pawtucket fell to Lehigh Valley 5-2. Clay Buchholz (4-2) went 5 innings giving up 5 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB. He had 5 Ks. Jon Switzer threw 2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Lincoln Holdzkom pitched 1.1 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Michael Tejera retired the two batters he faced. Chris Carter went 1 for 2 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Portland downed Reading 5-1. Dave Gassner (1-4) threw 6 innings allowing 1 run on 6 hits. He had 3 Ks. Chad Rhoades threw 2 scoreless innings giving up 3 BB. He had 5 Ks. Mike James pitched a 1-2-3 9th fanning 1 of the 3 hitters he faced. Tony Granadillo went 2 for 3 with a home run and 2 runs scored. Jeff Corsaletti went 2 for 4 with a home run and 3 RBI.

Lancaster defeated Stockton 5-2. Chris Province (3-2) went 5 innings giving up 2 runs on 6 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Derrick Loop threw 2 scoreless frames allowing 2 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Bryce Cox pitched 2 scoreless frames allowing 3 hits. He had 1 K. Jason Place went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Lars Anderson went 2 for 2 with a home run and 4 RBI.

Savannah edged Greenville 6-5. Terumasa Matsuo (3-3) threw 4.2 innings allowing 5 runs on 5 hits and 3 BB. He had 7 Ks. Kyle Fernandes went 3.1 frames giving up 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Javier Garcia pitched a scoreless 9th allowing 1 BB. He had 1 K. Mike Jones went 3 for 4 with a home run. Kris Negron went 2 for 4 and scored a run.

Lowell defeated Jamestown 4-2. Stolmy Pimentel went 5 innings giving up 2 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He had 5 Ks. Charlie Rosario earned the win going 2 innings and allowing 1 run on 3 hits. Seth Garrison threw 2 scoreless frames allowing 1 hit and 1 BB. Ricardo Burgos went 2 for 2 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 2 RBI.

In the GCL, the Red Sox downed the Reds 5-2. Wang-Yi Lin threw 4 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Mike Rozier (1-1) went 2 frames giving up 2 runs on 2 hits. He had a K. Leandro Marin pitched a clean inning as did Anatanaer Batista and Dennis Neuman who also had a K. Bryan Peterson went 3 for 3 with 2 runs scored. Ken Roque went 2 for 4 and scored a run.

In the DSL, the Cubs defeated the Red Sox 5-2. Pedro Chourio went 1 for 2 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Player of the Night: Lars Anderson who went 2 for 2 with a home run and 4 RBI

Sumoza drives in 5 in Spinner win

7/5 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket edged Lehigh Valley 7-6 on Friday. Devern Hansack went 5 innings allowing 3 runs on 7 hits and 3 BB. He had 6 Ks. Jose Vaquedano threw 1 inning giving up 2 runs on 2 hits and a BB. Hunter Jones (4-2) pitched 2 frames allowing 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Chris Smith pitched the 9th allowing 1 hit while striking out 1. Jeff Bailey went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI. Joe Thurston went 2 for 5 with a home run and 3 RBI. Chris Carter went 3 for 5 with a home run and 2 runs scored. Dusty Brown went 2 for 4 with a RBI. Gil Velazquez went 2 for 3 with a run scored.

Portland edged Reading 2-1. Michael Bowden (8-4) went 5 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits. He had 4 Ks. TJ Large threw a scoreless inning allowing 1 hit. He fanned 2. Daniel Bard pitched 1.1 frames giving up 1 run on 1 hit and 3 BB. He had 2 Ks. Beau Vaughn went 1.2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Mark Wagner went 2 for 3 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Stockton doubled the score on Lancaster 8-4. Blake Maxwell (2-4) went 5 innings giving up 5 runs on 8 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Felipe Garcia threw 2 scoreless frames allowing 1 hit. He fanned 3. Cody McAllister went 2 innings giving up 3 runs on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Lars Anderson went 2 for 4 and scored 2 runs. Jon Still went 3 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Daniel Nava went 3 for 4 with a run scored.

Savannah defeated Greenville 4-3. Jose Capellan threw 5 scoreless frames allowing 3 hits. He had 8 Ks. Ryne Miller (1-1) went 1.2 innings allowing 4 runs on 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Felix Ventura pitched 2.1 perfect innings fanning 2. Jared Stanley went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

Lowell outscored Aberdeen 10-7. Yeiper Castillo went 3 innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 5 Ks. Lance McClain (2-0) threw 3 innings giving up 2 runs on 2 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Kyle Weiland pitched 2 scoreless frames giving up 3 hits. He had 3 Ks. Mike Tomoleoni pitched the 9th and allowed 4 runs on 2 hits and 3 BB. Mitch Dening went 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored. Ryan Dent went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. Rafael Cabreja went 2 for 5 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Luis Sumoza went 3 for 5 with a run scored and 5 RBI. Darren Blocker went 2 for 5 with a RBI.

In the DSL, the Marlins hammered the Red Sox 17-3. The Red Sox did manage to score 3 runs on just 1 hit. Danny Dilon (1-1) took the loss despite allowing just 1 of those runs over 4 innings.

Player of the Night: Luis Sumoza who went 3 for 5 with a run scored and 5 RBI.

Zink throws complete game 2 hit shutout

7/4 Cup of Coffee: Happy 4th of July everyone, have a great day! Pawtucket blanked Syracuse 3-0. Charlie Zink (9-2)threw 9 scorless innings allowing 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 8 Ks. Keith Ginter went 1 for 4 with 3 RBI.

Trenton shutout Portland 4-0. Adam Mills (0-1) went 6 innings allowing 2 runs on 8 hits. Daniel Haigwood threw 2 innings giving up 2 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Ryan Khoury went 2 for 3.

High Desert edged Lancaster 5-4. Tony Bajoczky threw 7 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits. He had 5 Ks. Richie Lentz (3-3) went 1 inning giving up 4 runs on 4 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Jason Place went 2 for 5 with a RBI. Lars Anderson went 2 for 5. Luis Exposito went 2 for 3 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI.

Savannah hammered Greenville 9-1. Felix Doubront (8-6) threw 4 innings giving up 5 runs on 8 hits and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks. Kyle Foster went 2.2 frames giving up 4 runs on 8 hits and a BB. Ryne Lawson went 2.1 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit. He had 2 KS. The Drive had only 5 hits in the game with no player having multiple hits.

Aberdeen edged Lowell 4-3. Brock Huntzinger tossed 5 innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits. He had 2 Ks. Stephen Fife threw 2 clean innings with 3 Ks. Alex Hale threw a clean inning fanning 2 of the 3 batters he faced. Dan Buller (0-2) went 0.1 of an inning giving up 3 runs on 2 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Mitch Dening went 3 for 4 with 2 RBI. Jon Hee went 2 for 3 with a run scored and a RBI.

In Gulf Coast League action the Orioles were leading the Red Sox 4-1 in the 4th inning when the game was suspended.

In the Dominican League, the Dodgers edged the Red Sox 4-3 in 14 innings. Jose Garcia went 2 for 6 with a run scored and a RBI.

Player of the Night: Charlie Zink who tossed a complete game 2 hit shutout with 8 Ks.

Sox sign six international free agents

The Red Sox have signed the following international free agents: C Oscar Perez (Venezuela), 3B Juan Vargas (Venezuela), RHP Ivan Marcano (Venezuela), LHP Hansel Suero (D.R.), RHP Enrique Cuevas (Venezuela) and C Ali Gonzalez (Venezuela).

Sox finalizing 7th rounder Federowicz

The Red Sox have agreed to terms with and are finalizing signing 7th round pick C Tim Federowicz out of North Carolina. The deal is expected to be formalized within days and Federowicz will join the Lowell Spinners after signing. Federowicz batted .303/.381/.447 (.820 OPS) with five home runs, 21 doubles and one triple with the Tar Heels in 2008. He had one year of eligibility remaining at North Carolina.

Timlin back, Smith down

The Red Sox are expected to activate RHP Mike Timlin from the disabled list (knee tendinitis) and will return RHP Chris Smith to Pawtucket in a corresponding move. Smith, who last pitched June 30 at Tampa Bay, was 1-0 with a 2.84 ERA in three appearances with the Red Sox, allowing two runs on three hits and striking out and walking four.

Bell drives in 5 in win over Trenton

7/3 Cup of Coffee: This reporter needs a really strong brew this morning to get over a sleepless night caused by the parent Sox but that's another story. Last night, Syracuse edged Pawtucket 6-5. Edgar Martinez started and went 3 innings allowing 4 runs on 6 hits and 3 BB. He had 2 Ks. Miquel Asencio threw 4 frames giving up 1 run on 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Michael Tejera pitched a 1-2-3 8th inning. Eric Hull (1-3) took the loss giving up 1 run on 1 hit and a BB in the 9th. He had 1 K. Bobby Kielty went 2 for 5 and scored a run. Dusty Brown went 2 for 3 with a run scored and 2 RBI.

Portland took care of Trenton 11-5. Kyle Jackson (5-1) threw 5 innings allowing 4 runs on 7 hits. He had 2 Ks. Carlos Vasquez went 2 innings giving up 1 run on 5 hits and a BB. He fanned 1. Mike James pitched 2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Bubba Bell went 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 5 RBI. Aaron Bates went 2 for 5 and scored a run. Ryan Khoury went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI.

High Desert edged Lancaster 7-6. Chris Jones went 4.1 frames allowing 5 runs on 8 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Derrick Loop threw 1.2 frames giving up 1 run on 4 hits. He fanned 3. Bryce Cox (0-1) took the loss allowing 1 run on 4 hits. He had 2 Ks. Jason Place went 3 for 6. Daniel Nava went 3 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI.

Greenville defeated Savannah 4-3. Jose Alvarez threw 5 innings allowing 3 runs on 7 hits. He had 4 Ks. Kyle Fernandes pitched 3 scoreless frames allowing 3 hits and a BB. Javier Garcia (2-0) pitched a 1-2-3 9th. Che-Hsuan Lin went 2 for 5 and scored a run. Mike Jones went 2 for 5 with a RBI. Jared Stanley went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored. Will Vasquez went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI.

Aberdeen downed Lowell 4-2. Dustin Richardson went 1 inning and did give up a hit or a run. He walked 2 and fanned 2. Hunter Strickland went 1.1 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit. Kyle Weiland threw 3.2 frames allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He fanned 4. Jeremy Kehrt went 2 innings giving up 2 runs on 4 hits. He had 1 K. Mitch Dening went 2 for 4 with a run scored.

In the Gulf Coast League, the Twins edged the Red Sox 6-5. Ryan Pressly went 3.1 innings allowing 4 runs on 5 hits and 3 BB. He had 4 Ks. Pedro Perez threw 3.2 frames giving up 1 run on 3 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Swen Huijer (1-1) pitched an inning giving up 1 run on 2 hits. Thomas Di Benedetto went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

In the Dominican League, the Red Sox defeated the Blue Jays 13-4. Victor De La Cruz (3-0) pitched 3 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits. He had 2 Ks.

Player of the Night: Bubba Bell who went 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 5 RBI

Eight prospects named all stars

Pawtucket 1B Jeff Bailey, OF/1B Chris Carter, OF/INF Joe Thurston, OF Jon Van Every and RHP Charlie Zink have been named to represent the International League in the AAA All Star Game. The game will be played July 16 at Louisville Slugger Field. The Paw Sox four representatives is a league high ... Portland OF Bubba Bell, OF Jeff Corsaletti and RHP Michael Bowden have selected to the North squad in the Eastern League All Star Game, which will be played July 16 in Manchester, NH.

Pitcher of the Month, June: Richie Lentz

Lancaster RHP Richie Lentz held opponents scoreless over 16 innings pitched in eight June appearances, holding opposing batters to a .080 BAA and issuing only seven walks, an impressive feat in the offensively inclined California League, and has therefore been recognized as SoxProspects.com Pitcher of the Month for June. On the season with Lentz is 3-2 with a 2.45 ERA in 51.1 IP over 26 appearances, allowing 14 ER on 28 hits and striking out 74 (27 BB). Lentz, 23, was a 19th round pick out of Washington in 2006 and pitched for Greenville in 2007 where he posted a 4.04 ERA in 49 innings, walking 42 and striking out 52. Lentz is the first relief pitcher to be named Pitcher of the Month by SoxProspects.com.

Player of the Month, June: Josh Reddick

Lancaster OF Josh Reddick continued to heat up like the California high desert, blistering the ball at a .363/.393/.618 (1.010 OPS) pace in June, with seven home runs, three doubles and one triple in 102 ABs (37 hits) over 24 games, earning SoxProspects.com Player of the Month honors. Reddick, 21, scored 26 runs while batting in 28 and also took five bases on balls. His hot June follows up an almost equally torrid May in which he posted a .339/.355/.620 (.975 OPS) line. On the season Reddick is .353/.378/.605 (.978 OPS) with Lancaster, with 14 HR, seven doubles and seven triples in 252 ABs over 61 games. Reddick is currently the fifth ranked prospect in the organization by SoxProspects.com.

Pitcher of the Week, 6/23-29: Devern Hansack

Pawtucket RHP Devern Hansack dominated the SoxProspects.com vote like he did the competition last week, earning two wins over 15 scoreless innings and Pitcher of the Week honors for June 23-39. On June 24, Hansack allowed only two Richmond (Braves) batters reach base and struck out four, while at Rochester (Twins) on June 29 he struck out eight while, again, allowing two hits, holding opposing hitters at a .082 BAA on the week. Hansack, 28, owns a 4-8 record with a 4.39 ERA, allowing 39 ER on 77 hits (.252 BAA) in 80 innings pitched over 15 starts with Pawtucket in 2008. He was also named International League Pitcher of the Week for June 23-29.

Player of the Week, 6/23-29: Jon Van Every

Powered by his four home runs in 23 at-bats last week, Pawtucket OF Jonathan Van Every was voted (position) Player of the Week for June 23-29 by the SoxProspects.com community. Van Every, 28, posted a .348/.423/.913 (1.341 OPS) line with one double and seven runs batted in and scored and worked two bases on balls (plus was hit by a pitch) in addition to his four homers. Signed as a minor league free agent last off season, Van Every is .290/.369/.580 (.950 OPS) in 262 ABs over 81 games with 21 HR, nine doubles and two triples, and has batted in 49 runners (61 R) with Pawtucket in 2008.

2008 Fenway Summer Classic

On Tuesday the Red Sox held what is believed to be the first annual "Fenway Summer Classic", where the team invited several of its unsigned 2008 draftees in for a workout and a scrimmage at Fenway Park. Most of the players arrived on Monday, presumably to go through physical exams and to take a tour of Boston. Among the players in attendance were Casey Kelly (Rd 1), Derrik Gibson (Rd 2), Pete Hissey (Rd 4), Tyler Wilson (Rd 13), Jordan Cooper (Rd 17), Anthony DeSclafani (Rd 22), Matt Marquis (Rd 28), John Hernandez (Rd 38), John Killen (Rd 43), and Kyle Stroup (Rd 50). Each of these players reportedly resumed contract negotiations with the team yesterday, and those talks will continue today. The fact that several of these players came to Boston at the very least reflects some motivation on their behalf to sign with the Sox, especially sine the team is not allowed to pay for the players to come to Boston or reimburse them for any expenses. The deadline to sign all unsigned picks is August 15th at 11:59 pm. Another unsigned pick, Tim Federowicz (Rd 7), has reportedly agreed to terms with the team and will report to Lowell after the finalization of his contract. In other signing news, Boston has reportedly come to terms with about twelve international free agents, which signings will become official today - the first day of the international signing period. Expect more news on those signings in the coming days.

Johnson throws 6 scoreless innings in Sea Dog win

7/2 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket defeated Syracuse 5-3. David Pauley threw 7 innings giving up 2 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks. Lincoln Holdzkom threw 0.2 of an inning allowing 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Jon Switzer (4-1) retired the 1 hitter he faced. Hunter Jones threw 1 inning striking out 2 of the 3 hitters he faced. Keith Ginter went 2 for 3 with a run scored. Sean Danielson went 2 for 4 with a run scored.

Portland downed Trenton 4-1. Kris Johnson (7-3) went 6 scoreless innings allowing 6 hits. He did not walk a batter while fanning 3. Daniel Bard threw a scoreless inning allowing 1 hit. He had 3 Ks. Chad Rhoades went 1 inning allowing 1 run on 1 hit and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Beau Vaughn closed the game out allowing a BB while fanning 1 in the 9th. Jeff Corsaletti went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI.

High Desert doubled the score on Lancaster 10-5. Travis Beazley (3-9) threw 5 innings giving up 7 runs on 8 hits and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks. Jason Blackey went 3 innings allowing 3 runs on 4 hits and a BB. He had 6 Ks. Jason Place went 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Lars Anderson went 2 for 4 with a home run. Josh Reddick went 2 for 4.

Asheville defeated Greenville 12-6. Chad Povich (5-3) threw 4.1 frames giving up 5 runs on 5 hits and 4 BB. He had 5 Ks. Ryne Miller went 1.2 innings allowing 6 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Felix Ventura threw 3 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks. Ryan Kalish went 2 for 4 with a RBI. Jared Stanley went 4 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. David Marks went 2 for 4.

Lowell blanked Oneonta 3-0. Hunter Strickland (1-1) threw 5 shutout innings allowing 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Charlie Rosario threw 2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Seth Garrison threw 2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and 1 BB. Rafael Cabreja went 2 for 4 with a home run. Will Middlebrooks went 2 for 3.

The Gulf Coast Red Sox downed the Pirates 9-5. Pete Ruiz threw 3 innings allowing 2 runs on 5 hits and a BB. Jorge Rodriguez (2-0) went 3 innings allowing 1 run on 1 hit and 4 BB. He had 2 Ks. Dennis Neuman threw a clean inning fanning 1. Dustin Mercadante went 2 frames giving up 2 runs on 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Andrew Frezza went 2 for 5 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Pete Gilardo went 3 for 3 and scored 3 runs.

In the Dominican, the Red Sox blanked the Giants 3-0. Roman Mendez (1-0) threw 5 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits and 3 BB. He had 4 Ks. Juan Bonifacio went 3 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Player of the Night: Kris Johnson who threw 6 scoreless innings to lead Sea Dogs to victory

Exposito has 5 hits in Jethawk win

7/1 Cup of Coffee: Happy Canada Day to all our Canadian readers as Canada celebrates its' 141st birthday! Pawtucket defeated Syracuse 5-2 on the final day in June. Clay Buchholz threw 5 scoreless innings allowing 4 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Mike Timlin pitched a clean inning of relief with 1 K. Michael Tejera went 0.2 with 2 runs on 2 hits and 2 BB. Eric Hull threw a clean 1.1 frames. Hunter Jones threw a clean 9th striking out 2 of the 3 batters he faced. Jeff Bailey went 2 for 5 with 2 runs and a RBI. Joe Thurston went 3 for 5 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Sean Danielson went 2 for 4 with a run scored.

Trenton downed Portland 6-1. Dave Gassner (0-4) threw 5.2 frames giving up 6 runs on 9 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. TJ Large threw 1.1 innings allowing 1 hit and a BB. He had 1 K. Daniel Haigwood went 1 inning allowing 1 hit. He had 1 K. The Sea Dogs had 6 hits in the game with no player having more than 1.

Lancaster outscored High Desert 12-9. Chris Province (2-2) went 5 innings allowing 6 runs on 10 hits and 3 BB. He had 1 K. Cody McAllister threw 2 innings allowing 3 runs on 2 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Richie Lentz threw 2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit while striking out 3. Luis Exposito went 5 for 6 with 2 RBI. Jason Place went 3 for 6 with a home run and 2 runs scored. Aaron Reza went 4 for 6 and scored 3 times. Lars Anderson went 3 for 6 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 3 RBI. Josh Reddick went 2 for 6 with 3 runs scored and a RBI. Zak Farkes went 3 for 6 and scored 2 runs.

Asheville downed Greenville 9-3. Terumasa Matsuo (3-2) went 1.2 innings giving up 7 runs on 5 hits and 3 BB. He had 1 K. Jordan Craft threw 4.2 frames allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Ryne Lawson went 2.2 innings and did not allow a run on 1 hit. He had 1 K. Ryan Kalish went 3 for 4 and scored a run. Yamaico Navarro went 2 for 5 with a RBI. Jared Stanley went 2 for 4 with a home run. Oscar Tejeda went 2 for 4 and scored a run.

Lowell took the suspended game against Oneonta 14-2. Yeiper Castillo threw the 1 inning the night before allowing 1 BB. He fanned 2 of the 3 hitters he faced. Stolmy Pimentel (2-0) went 5 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits and a BB. He had 5 Ks. Mike Tomoleoni threw 3 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Mitch Dening went 3 for 6 with a home run and 4 RBI. Bobby Kielty went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. Darren Blocker went 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored. Zach Gentile went 3 for 4 with 3 runs scored and 2 RBI. Ronald Bermudez went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. The Spinners were no-hit in the second game falling 2-1 to Oneonta. Lance McClain threw 4 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Alex Hale retired the one hitter he faced. Dan Buller pitched the final 2.2 frames giving up 2 runs on 2 hits and a BB. He had 1 K.

In the gulf Coast League, the Reds blanked the Red Sox 6-0. Kyle Synder threw a clean inning fanning 2 of the 3 hitters he faced. Mike Rozier (0-1) went 3 innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits. He had 4 Ks. Leandro Marin threw 1 inning giving up 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Armando Zerpa threw 2 innings allowing 4 runs on 5 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Jennel Hudson threw 2 scoreless, hitless innings allowing 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Tyler Yockey went 2 for 4.

In the Dominican League, the Red Sox edged the Giants 7-6. Lewis Urena went 3for 5 with a RBI in the game.

Player of the Night: Luis Exposito who had a game high 5 hits in the Jethawk win over High Desert