The NSI Minor League Report: Romine Raking

Sunday 6/7

Austin Romine is picking up the slack left by Montero's promotion, as he had 3 hits - including a homer and 5 RBI's for Tampa. Jesus Montero continues to be sidelined for Trenton. Although another catcher was called up, and Montero was not put on the disabled list.

Scranton def Charlotte 5-0
Kevin Russo 1-3, R, 2 BB, SB (4)
Austin Jackson 2-5, RBI, 2 K - .342
Cody Ransom 0-2, 2 RBI
Shelley Duncan 0-3, 2 BB & K's
John Rodriguez 2-5, R
Casey Fossum 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R. 2 BB, 5 K
Edwar Ramirez 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K

Trenton losses to Portland 10-3
Reegie Corona 2-3, R, BB
Colin Curtis 0-3, BB
Chris Malec 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 K
Ryan Pope 5 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 3 K
Alan Horne 1 IP, 6 H, 8 R, 7 ER, 2 BB, 1 K - 19 ER's in 15 IP
Michael Dunn 2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

Tampa def Sarasota 10-5
Austin Krum 1-3, 3 R, 2 BB
Eric Fryer 3-5, 2 R, 2B, 2 RBI
Austin Romine 3-4, 2 R, HR (7), 5 RBI (34) - .296, no stolen base attempts against
Brandon Laird 1-5, RBI, BB
Wady Rufino 2-4, R, K
Jeramy Bleich 5 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K
Noel Castillo 1 IP, 3 H, 5 R, 2 BB, 0 K
Tim Norton 2 IP,2 H, 0's - 3 ER, 13 K's in 16.2 IP, coming back from shoulder surgery

Charleston def Rome 4-1
Jose Pirela 2-3, 2B, BB - .328
Dan Brewer 1-4, R, 2B, RBI, K
David Adams 2-3, 2 RBI
Melky Mesa 1-4, R, K
Manny Banuelos 5.2 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K - 2.81 ERA
Pat Venditte 1 IP, 0's - SV (18)