Minors: 5/19 Recap
Binghamton’s 23-year old 3B/1B Dan Murphy is profiled over at SNY.tv. Murphy has scorched AA Eastern League pitching for a .329 average this season as part of a hard hitting middle of the order. They spoke to B-Met manager Mako Oliveras, who had this to say about his second leading hitter:
“He has improved his fielding and I think he’s going to hit well… He’s a very talented young player. He knows how to play the game and has a lot of energy. Whoever taught him how to play the game did a good job.”
New Orleans (AAA): 12-3 loss to Oklahoma
RHP Ruddy Lugo was hit hard, allowing seven runs on eight hits (including two HR) and four walks in just three innings pitched. RHP Joselo Diaz did not fare much better, letting up five runs on four hits and two walks in two innings.
DH Raul Casanova finished 2-for-4 with a double and a run, while 2B Argenis Reyes went 1-for-2 with a walk and an RBI.
Binghamton (AA): 9-0 win over Connecticut
LHP Sal Aguilar was great in his second spot start, firing 6 2/3 shutout innings. He allowed just three hits, walked one, and struck out seven.
1B Mike Carp made a triumphant return to the B-Met lineup, going 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and one driven in. 3B Danny Murphy went 4-for-5 with a double, a run and an RBI. OF Caleb Stewart was 3-for-5 with a double and a run. LF Nick Evans finished 0-for-4 with a walk and a run.
St. Lucie (A+): 15-2 loss to Dunedin
RHP Nick Carr was absolutely lit up, allowing seven runs (six earned) on six hits and four walks in just 2 2/3 innings. RHP Elvys Quezada was then rocked for five runs (four earned) on four hits and a walk in just one inning pitched. 2B J.R. Voyles moved to the mound in the blowout, allowing three runs on three hits, including a three run homer.
DH Salvador Paniagua went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, while OF BJ Hubbert went 2-for-3 as well.
Savannah (A-): 7-5 loss to Greenville
RHP Elvin Ramirez had his first rough outing in a while, surrendering four runs on six hits and three walks in 4 2/3 innings. RHP Brant Rustich allowed a run on two hits in his inning of work.
1B Jose Jimenez was 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and an RBI. C Francisco Pena went 1-for-4 with a run, and DH Jordan Abruzzo finished 2-for-5 with a double and a run.
