The NSI Minor League Report: Bleich Bleak, Kontos, Nova and Banuelos Yes

Wednesday 5/27

Scranton split a doubleheader while Austin Jackson continues to hit. Ajax went a combined 3 for 7, with a triple and two stolen bases. George Kontos pitched a gem in the first game, giving up 1 run in 6 innings.

Ivan Nova paced Trenton's win with 1 run in 8 innings. Tampa was the only loser as Jeramy Bleich gave up a 6 spot in the first inning, and 11 hits in 4 innings of work. Manny Banuelos paced Charleston's win with two hits over 5 innings. The youngster is pitching well, but needs to learn how to be more efficient and get into the later innings.

Scranton def Syracuse 4-1 (game 1)
Reegie Corona 1-4
Austin Jackson 2-4, 3B, SB (8)
Todd Linden 1-3, BB & K
Shelley Duncan 1-4, R, HR (16), 2 RBI
Juan Miranda 1-4, R
George Kontos 6 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
Mark Melancon 1 IP, 1 H, 0's

Scranton lost 4-2 (game 2)
Austin Jackson 1-3, R, K, SB (9) - .361
Todd Linden 1-2, RBI
John Rodriguez 1-3, R
Eric Duncan 1-2
Josh Towers 5 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 0 BB, 5 K
Anthony Claggett 1 IP, 0's

Trenton def New Britain 5-1
Eduardo Nunez 2-3, 2B, RBI, K - removed from the game with an injury
Justin Snyder 1-2, HR(1), 2 RBI
Colin Curtis 0-4
Chris Malec 2-5, HR, RBI, 2 K
Jorge Vazquez 0-5, 2 K
Ivan Nova 8 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

Tampa losses to Fort Meyers 8-0 (5 hits)
Austin Krum 0-4, K
Eric Fryer 2-4, K
Jesus Montero 1-4, 2B
Austin Romine 0-3
Brandon Laird 1-3
Jeramy Bleich 4 IP, 11 H, 7 ER, 0 BB, 3 K

Charleston def Bowling Green 7-2
Abraham Almonte 2-5, R
Dan Brewer 2-5, R, 3B, 2 RBI
David Adams 1-4, R
Corban Joseph 0-3, BB, K
Jose Pirela 2-4, R, RBI
Neall French 2-4, R, 2B
Mitch Albeita 2-4, 2 R, 2B, HR, 3 RBI
Manny Banuelos 5 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
Dan Kapala 2.1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K