May 9, 2009 at 6:06 AM
Buchholz dominant again in PawSox win
5/9 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket blanked Columbus 4-0 behind the dominant performance of Clay Buchholz who threw 7 scoreless innings allowing just 1 hit and a walk. He had 8 strikeouts. Rocky Cherry recorded 1 out and gave up a hit and a walk. He had a strikeout. Chris George retired the only batter he faced. Fernando Cabrera came in and retired all 4 batters he faced. Sean Danielson went 2 for 4 with a RBI. Dusty Brown went 4 for 5 with a run scored. Travis Denker went 2 for 3 with a home run and 2 runs scored. Angel Chavez went 3 for 4 with a RBI. New Britain edged Portland 12-11. Adam Mills pitched 2.1 innings giving up 10 runs on 10 hits and 3 walks. He had 2 strikeouts. TJ Large threw 2 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits and a walk. Chris Province threw 2.2 perfect frames recording 2 strikeouts. Dustin Richardson pitched the final 2 innings allowing 1 run on a hit and 2 base on balls. He fanned 4. Bubba Bell went 3 for 4 and scored 4 runs. Aaron Bates went 2 for 5 with a run scored and 5 RBI. Jorge Jimenez went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. Jon Still went 2 for 4 with a RBI. Zak Borowiak went 2 for 5 and scored 2 runs.
Lynchburg was leading Salem 8-5 in the top of the 4th inning when the game was suspended due to rain. The game will be completed today.
Greenville edged Savannah 4-3. Casey Kelly went 5.2 innings giving up 2 runs on 5 hits and a walk. He had 7 strikeouts. Fabian Williamson pitched the final 3.1 frames. He allowed 1 run on 3 hits and a walk. He struck out 6. Anthony Rizzo went 2 for 5. Tim Federowicz went 3 for 5 with 2 RBI.
Player of the Night: Clay Buchholz who threw 7 scoreless, 1 hit innings for the PawSox win