The NSI Minor League Report: The Day of The Melky's

Wednesday 4/22

Scranton got back on the winning side, behind a stellar game from Phil Hughes, who went 7.2 innings, and gave up one run, one walk and seven strikeouts. His curve was on, and he got 4 of his strikeouts on the improved hook. Phil's changeup is still a work in progress.

Trenton and Tampa lost. Frankie Cervelli seems to have gotten though his early season slump, as he had his second consecutive multi hit game. Staying with the catching prospects, the opposition continues to steal at will off of Jesus Montero. Four runners successfully stole a base in 6 attempts.

The Charleston Sea Dogs routed their opponent, 13-2, behind solid pitching from Manny Bannuelos and a two home night from Melky Mesa.

Scranton def Buffalo 6-1
Doug Bernier 3-5, R, 2 2B, K
John Rodriguez 1-3, R, 2 BB
Todd Linden 2-5, R, 2B, HR, 3 RBI, K
Shelley Duncan 0-3, BB
Juan Miranda 0-4
Austin Jackson 1-4, R, K, SB (4)
Angel Berroa 2-4, R, RBI, K
Phil Hughes 7.2 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K - 3-0, 1.86 ERA
Mark Melancon 1.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K - 0.00 ERA

Trenton losses to Binghamton 4-2
Reegie Corona 2-4, RBI, K
Colin Curtis 1-4
Frankie Cervelli 2-3, R, 2B, BB
George Kontos 5 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 7 K
Kenekoa Texeira 2 IP, 1 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 0 K - I couldn't avoid spelling his name all season

Tampa losses to Brevard County 5-4
Austin Krum 1-4, RBI, K
Jesus Montero (C) 0-3, 2 BB - 4 out 6 attempted stolen bases were successful
Damon Sublett 1-3, R, 2B, BB, K - 2 errors
Austin Romine 2-4, 2 R, 2B, K
Wady Ruffino 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI
Jeramy Bleich 5 IP,4 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
Jon Hovis 2 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K

Charleston def Augusta 13-2
Carmen Angelini 2-6, R, RBI, 2 K, E (8th)
David Adams 0-4, R, BB, 2 K
Brian Baisley 3-4, 2 R, 2 2B, 4 RBI, BB, K
Abraham Almonte 1-3, R, RBI, K
Melky Mesa 3-5, 3 R, 2 HR, 4 RBI, K
Manny Bannuelos 5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K