The NSI Minor League Report: Montero Back In The Lineup

Tuesday 5/5

Jesus Montero was back in the DH slot for Tampa, after being taken out the day before for a leg injury. Montero doubled in a losing cause, as Tampa was shutout. Scranton lost as Jose Valdez gave the game away in relief, walking 4 in .1 innings (the out was on batter's interference). Trenton's doubleheader was rained out.

Charleston also lost. Andrew Brackman continues to have control problems, as he walked 3, had 3 wild pitches and hit a batter in 4 innings of work. Despite the wildness, he is tough to hit, only giving up 2 hits and 1 earned run. The Yankees apparently tried to hide Chein Ming Wang as a reliever named Ryan Flannery, who gave up 8 hits and 6 runs in 1 inning of 'non-relief'.

Humberto Sanchez passed through waivers and was re-signed, being assigned to Trenton's DL.

Scranton lost to Indianapolis 3-1
Kevin Russo 2-4
John Rodriguez 1-4, RBI, K
Shelley Duncan 0-4
Juan Miranda 1-3, BB
Austin Jackson 1-4 - .383
Chris Malec 1-3, BB
Chris Stewart 2-3, R, 2B
Kei Igawa 6.1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
Jose Valdez .1 IP, 1 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 0 K - Jose Veras impression

Trenton Doubleheader PPD

Tampa lost to Daytona 3-0
Addison Maruszak 1-3, K
Jesus Montero 1-3, 2B, BB, K
Brandon Laird 0-4, K
Damon Sublett 1-3, 3B, BB
Austin Romine 1-3, BB - 1 SB attempt/1 SB
Ryan Zink 6 IP, 9 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
Tim Norton 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K

Charleston lost to Greenville 9-2
Raymond Kruml 1-3, R, BB, 2 K, SB (9)
David Adams 1-4, 2B, RBI
Taylor Grote 2-4, 2B, K
Andrew Brackman 4 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, HPB, 3 WP, E (3)
Ryan Flannery 1 IP, 8 H, 6 ER, 0 BB, 1 K - Chien Ming Wang is that you?
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The NSI Minor League Report: Montero Injured

Monday 5/4

Jesus Montero was taken out the game in the 8th inning of the Tampa game with a leg injury. The Yankees are always secretive on the severity of injuries to minor leaguers, so don't expect detailed news.

Scranton won behind a mixed pitching debut by George Kontos. Kevin Russo got back in the lineup with a 4 hit night. Shelley Duncan, who was named IL Batter of the Week, got his 10th home run. Austin Jackson got two hits, to raise his average to .390, but did strike out 3 times. PJ Pilittere had the dubious honor of having 9 runners successfully steal against him (with none thrown out). He's usually very solid in the catch & throw department, so I wouldn't pin that all against him. Two of the runners counting against him were caught in a double steal/run down, but Juan Miranda threw the ball away. The team is now 20-4, and is 6 games ahead in the standing.

Trenton was rained out, Tampa's bats continue to be ice cold , while Charleston lost as well.

Scranton def Indianapolis 7-5
Kevin Russo 4-5, R, 2 RBI - Nice first game from DL. .436
John Rodriguez 2-4, R, HR, 4 RBI
Shelley Duncan 1-5, HR (10), RBI, K
Juan Miranda 2-4, R, BB
Austin Jackson 2-5, 3 K - .390
PJ Pilittere 2-3, R, 2B - 9 SB attempts/9 SB's
George Kontos 4.1 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
Zach Kroenke 2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
Anthony Claggett 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K - WP
Brett Tomko 1 IP, 0's - SV

Trenton PPD

Tampa lost to Daytona 6-0
Austin Krum 2-5, 2 K - outfield assist
Jesus Montero 0-2, BB, K - 1 SB attempt/1 SB - taken out in 8th for leg injury
Brandon Laird 2-3, BB
Austin Romine 1-4, K
Mitch Hilligos 2-4, K - .368
Lance Pendelton 5 IP, 9 H, 6 ER, 2 BB, 2 K

Charleston lost to Greenville 4-2
Raymond Kruml 1-4, R, 2B, SB (8)
Carmen Angelini 0-4, K
David Adams 0-3, BB
Melky Mesa 2-3, RBI, BB & K - Outfield Assist
Brett Marshall 4.2 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
Pat Venditte 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K - 0.00 ERA, 0 BB & 21 K's
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