The NSI Minor League Report: Montero & Ajax heating up

Saturday 4/11

Austin Jackson and Juan Miranda paced Scranton's 12 run outburst. Ajax went 3 for 4 with 3 RBI's, while Miranda started the game with a 3 run homer in the first. Miranda has 9 RBI's in the first 3 games of the season.

Tampa clawed their way back to a run one lead in the 9th, but their closer, Jonathan Ortiz couldn't hold the lead. The game was tied on a double steal of home, followed by a two run walk off home run. Jesus Montero went 2 for 4 with a home run. Jeramy Bleich made his minor league debut.

Charleston conquered Rome behind Manny Banuelos and a solid game from the bullpen.



Scranton def Lehigh Valley 12-5
John Rodriguez 4-5, 3 R, RBI
Todd Linden 2-4, 3 R, HR, 2 RBI, BB
Justin Leone 2-5, R, 2 K
Juan Miranda 2-3, 3 R, HR (2), 4 RBI, 2 K, BB - 9 RBI in 3 games
Austin Jackson 3-4, , 3B, 3 RBI
Alfredo Aceves 4 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 K - ran out of gas
Zack Kroenke 2 IP, 1 H, 0's - W
Anthony Clagett 2 IP, 3 H, 0's, 5 K - SV

Trenton ppd rain

Tampa L 5-3 Lakeland
Jesus Montero 2-4, HR, RBI, BB
Brandon Laird 3-5, 2B, RBI
Damon Sublett 0-5, 2 K - 4th error
Austin Romine (C) 1-4 - 3 stolen bases against - including home (double steal)
Jeramy Bleich 4.2 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
Jonathan Ortiz .1 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 1 K - Blown Save & Loss

Charleston Def Rome 6-1
Carmen Angelini 1-4, 2B, R, 3 K
David Adams 0-3, BB, 2 K
Abraham Almonte 2-4, 2 R, 3B, RBI, SB
Taylor Grote 2-4, R, 2B, RBI, 2 K
Mitch Albeita 3-4, R, 2B, RBI
Manny Banuelos 4.2 IP, 3H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K
Brandon Braboy 2 IP, 2 H, 0's, 3 K