The NSI Minor League Report: De La Rosa Debut A Gem

Friday 5/7

The Yankees Minor Leaguers swept all 4 games. Scranton continues to dominate, behind John Rodriguez's 4 RBI's and two by Juan Miranda. Trenton was helped by Jorge Vazquez's grand slam and a gem by Wilkins De La Rosa in his first start in AA - after being promoted from Tampa. De La Rosa threw 6 innings of shutout ball, while issuing 1 walk and fanning 9. The southpaw is a converted outfielder who hits 93 on the radar.

Tampa won despite a slumping Jesus Montero, who's average has dipped below .300, and a slew of relievers who had to piece together 9 innings, due to all of the pitching promotions. Charleston won a 2-1, 10 inning game. Both runs were RBI's from Brian Baisley.

Scranton def Louisville 11-5
Kevin Russo 1-4, 3 R, RBI, BB, E (2)
Eric Duncan 0-5 - .239, 4 for his last 35
John Rodriguez 2-4, HR, 4 RBI, K
Juan Miranda 1-3, 2 R, 2 BB
Austin Jackson 1-3, RBI, 2 BB, K
Chris Malec 2-5, R, 3 RBI
Eric Hacker 4 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
Jason Stephens 2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, BB & K

Trenton def Binghamton 9-2
Eduardo Nunez 1-4, 3 R, RBI
Reegie Corona 2-3, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI, BB
Colin Curitis 0-3, R, BB
Jorge Vazquez 1-4, HR, 4 RBI - Grand Slam
Kevin Smith 3-4, 2 R, 2B
Wilkins De La Rosa 6 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 K - Nice debut. Most K's for Trenton this yr.

Tampa def Dunedin 8-6
Austin Krum 1-2, R, 3B, 3 BB
Jesus Montero 0-4, R, BB, 2 K - .397, No SB attempts against
Damon Sublett 3-5, 2 R, 2 2B, HR, RBI, K
Brandon Laird 1-4, 2 RBI, BB, K
Austin Romine 1-5, R
Wady Ruffino 2-3, 2 R, HR, BB, K
Matt Cusick 2-4, R, HR, 2 RBI
Grant Duff 3.1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
Jon Heyer 1.2 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
Tim Norton 2.1 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
Jon Ortiz 1.2 IP, 3H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K

Charleston def Ashville 2-1 (10 Innings)
Carmen Angelini 1-4, R, BB, K, 2 SB, E (17)
David Adams 1-4, BB
Brian Baisley 3-5, 2 RBI
Abraham Almonte 1-3, BB, K
David Phelps 7 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K
Pat Venditte 1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K - blow save, 1st ER
Brad Rulon 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K - WP
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The NSI Minor League Report: May 6th

Scranton was rained out, while Trenton finally got their bats going. Trenton scored 10 runs in a 7 inning rain shortened game. They squeaked out a 10-8 win due to their pitchers issuing 11 walks. Jorgue Vazquez had 4 RBI's and a home run.

Tampa won behind a more in control Dellin Betances. Betances gave up 1 run in 6 innings, and kept his walks down to two, with no wild pitches or HPB's. Charleston lost despite another encouraging pitching effort by DJ Mitchell, who gave up 1 earned run in 7 innings, with 8 strikeouts. DJ has a 1.95 ERA with 6 walks and 42 strikeouts.

Scranton PPD

Trenton def Bowie 10-8 (rain shortened 7 innings)
Eduardo Nunez 2-5, 2 R, RBI, K
Reegie Corona 2-3, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB
Colin Curtis 2-5, R, K
Jorge Vazquez 3-5, 2 R, HR (3), 4 RBI, K
Ivan Nova 4.2 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 6 BB, 2 K
Michael Dunn .1 ip, 1 H, 3 ER, 5 BB, 0 K

Tampa def Daytona 3-1
Austin Romine (DH) 1-4, 2B, K
Austin Krum 1-2, R, 2B, 2 BB
Jesus Montero DNP - I know this isn't basketball
Brad Laird 0-4, K
Eric Freyer (c) 2-4, R, 2B, RBI - no stolen base attempts against (with Betances on the mound)
Dellin Betances 6 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
Adam Olbrychowski 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 0 K

Charleston lost to Asheville 3-1
Carmen Angelini 1-4, K - .188
David Adams 1-4, K
Dan Brewer 1-4, K
Melky Mesa 1-4, R, 2 K, SB (3)
DJ Mitchell 7 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K - 1.95 ERA, 6 BB/42 K's
Brandon Barboy 2 IP, 0's
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The NSI Minor League Report: Jorge Vazquez Who?

Thursday 4/23

Jorge Vazquez made his debut in Trenton and supplied all of the offense, driving home all 4 runs with a homer and single. Vazquez is a right handed masher that was a late International FA signing out of Mexico. Keep an eye on him. Zach McAllister got back on track, throwing 7 innings of 2 hit ball, with no walks.

Tampa shutout its' opponent, behind Wilkins de la Rosa's first start from the DL. DLR gave up 1 hit in 4 innings (he's still building up arm strength). Jesus Montero provided the run support, driving in 3.

Charleston lost 8-7. Most of the offense was supplied by their 4th and 5th outfielders, who can't get enough playing time, Dan Brewer (4 for 5) and Matt Lyon (3 for 4)

Scranton Scheduled day off

Trenton def New Britian 4-1
Eduardo Nunez, Marcos Veccionachi & Colin Curtis 1-3
Jorge Vazquez 2-4, R, HR, 4 RBI, 2 K - He's a DH & first basemen
Zach McAllister 7 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
Michael Dunn 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K - SV

Tampa def Brevard County 6-0
Eric Fryer 2-4, 2 R, 2B, RBI, BB
Jesus Montero 2-4, R, 3 RBI, K
Brandon Laird 1-2, RBI, 2 BB
Austin Romine (C) 1-3, RBI - 3 attempted SB's, 1 was thrown out
Wilkins De la Rosa 4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K
Jason Stevens 4 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K

Charleston lost to Augusta 8-7
Carmen Angelini 1-5, R, 2B, K, 2 E's (10)
Dan Brewer 4-5, 3 R, HR, 3 RBI
David Adams 0-4, BB & K
Brian Baisley 2-4, R, 2B, RBI, BB, 2 K
Matt Lyon 3-4, 2 2B, K
David Phelps 4 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
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