The NSI Minor League Report: Ajax hits his 3rd homer in 7 games

Monday July 6th

Scranton swept a doubleheader. The first game was an extra inning affair, that was won by stellar relief pitching, which pitched 5 innings of shutout ball. Juan Miranda won it in the 11th inning, on a walk off single. Austin Jackson walked 3 times in the first game, and homered in the second game.

Trenton and Tampa lost. Jesus Montero was beaten out for the ESL Player of the week despite having a .391 average vs, a ,379 average for the winner. Montero had 4 home runs and a double, while the other player had a homer, triple and 4 doubles.

Andrew Brackman continues to struggle as he couldn't record an out in the 2nd inning for Charleston. He gave up 6 runs in 1 inning of work with 4 walks. In his last 5 appearances, Brackman hasn't made it to the 5 th inning. He's given up an astonishing 25 Earned Runs in the last 14.2 innings.

Scranton def Pawtucket 3-2 (11 innings, Game 1)
Kevin Russo 1-5, 2 R, RBI
Ramiro Pena 1-4, 2B, BB
Austin Jackson 0-2, R, RBI, 3 BB - Sac Fly
Juan Miranda 3-5, 2 RBI, BB - game winning hit
Shelley Duncan 0-3, BB
Yurenda de Costes (3B) 2-5, 2 K - just picked up from Independent league
Ivan Nova 5.1 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
Edwar Ramirez 2.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K
Mark Melancon 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K

Scranton def Pawtucket 4-1 (game 2)
Kevin Russo 1-3, R, RBI, K
Ramrio Pena 1-2, R, 2 BB
Austin Jackson 2-3, R, HR (4), RBI, BB - .319. 3 home runs in last 7 games
Shelley Duncan 2-2, RBI, 2 BB
Kei Igawa 6 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K - Ties franchise record for 26 wins
Anthony Clagett 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 1 K

Trenton lost to New Britain 3-1
Reegie Corona 1-3, RBI, BB, K
Jose Molina 0-3, BB, K
Eduardo Nunez 0-4, 2 K
Jorge Vazquez 2-4
Jesus Montero 1-4, 2B
Zach McAllister 6 IP, 4 H 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 K - 1.87 ERA leads ESL

Tampa loses to Brevard City 6-3
Dan Brewer 1-5
Matt Cusick 3-4, 2 R, 2B, 3B
Austin Romine 1-4
Brandon Laird 2-4, 2B
David Adams 0-4, K - .194
Kevin Smith 2-4, R, 2B
Humberto Sanchez 2.2 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

Charleston loses to Ashville 6-5
Jose Pirelea 2-5, R, 2B, 2 RBI - .315
Raymond Kruml 1-5, R, RBI
Melky Mesa 1-5, R, 2B, K
Corban Joseph 3-5
Mitch Albeita 3-4, 2 R, RBI
Neill French 2-2
Andrew Brackman 1 IP 4 H, 6 ER, 4 BB, 2 K - 1-8, 6.01 ERA
Brad Rulon 4 IP, 2 H, 0's 4 K

Staten Island def Lowell 7-2
Jimmy Parades 1-4, R, SB (11)
Zolio Almonte 1-3, 2 R, HR (2), 2 RBI, BB & K, SB (6)
Kyle Higashoika 1-4, RBI, K
Neil Medchill 1-4, R
Robert Lyerly 2-3, R, 2B
Kelvin Castro 2-3, 2 R, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, BB & K
DeAngelo Mack 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, K
Adam Warren 5 IP, 2 H, 9 R, 1 BB, 2 K (4th round pick of 2009 draft)

GCL Yanks def GCL Pirates 6-3
Kelvin DeLeon 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI - .364
Eduardo Sosa 1-4, R, 2B, RBI K
Jose Mojica 2-4, R, 2 2B, RBI
Mitch Delaney 1-2, HR (2), BB
Daniel Gil 5 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K