The NSI Minor League Report: Scranton Remains Undefeated

Wednesday 4/15

Scranton remains undefeated at 7-0. Ian Kennedy wasn't spectacular like his first game, but pitched a solid game, giving up 1 run in 6 innings. Austin Jackson was hit by a pitch, in his elbow area, and was taken out of the game. Someone will be called up to replace Nady. The top three candidates are John Rodriguez, Juan Miranda and Kevin Russo, with only Miranda being on the 40 man roster.

Trenton won, while Tampa split a double header. Charleston had their 4 game winning streak snapped due to sloppy play. Their pitchers couldn't hold the runners on, which resulted in 7 stolen bases against. The team also had 3 errors to help give away the game. Andrew Brackman, had a much better game, despite pitching behind in the count all game. He gave up 2 runs in 5 innings, while not being overpowering (4 strikeouts)

Scranton def Buffalo 4-3
John Rodriguez 2-5, 2 R, 2B, HR, RBI, 3 K
Angel Berroa 2-3, 2B, RBI, K
Shelley Duncan 0-4
Juan Miranda 1-3, 2 R, HR, RBI, BB
Ian Kennedy 6 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
Anthony Clagget 1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 ER, 0 K
Bett Tomko 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K

Trenton def Harrisburg 3-2
Reegie Corona 2-4, 2 R, 2B
Colin Curtis 3-5, R, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI
Edwar Gonzalez 2-3, RBI
Frankie Cervelli 1-4
Eric Hacker 6 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K - In 18 starts for Trenton, hasn't give up 3+ ER's
Kevin Whelan 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
Jose Valdez 1 IP, 0's, 3 K - Got in shape this off season and is hitting 95 MPH

Tampa def Brevard County 4-3 (Game 1)
Jesus Montero 1-3, 2B, R, K
Matt Cusik 1-2, R, 2 RBI, BB
Austin Romine 0-3, K
Ryan Zink 5 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K

Tampa lost to Brevard County 5-3 (Game 2)
Jesus Montero 0-3, RBI, BB
Brandon Laird 0-3, BB, K
Damon Sublett 1-4, K
Wady Rufino 1-2, 2 R, BB
Jason Stevens 5 IP, 11 H, 5 ER, 0 BB, 3 K

Charleston lost to Augusta 8-6
Melky Mesa 2-5, 3 R, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 K
Abraham Almonte 1-3, R, BB
Mitch Albeita 1-3, 2 RBI
David Adams 3-5, R, 2 B, 2 3B, RBI
Andrew Brackman 5 IP, 4 H,2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
Brad Rulon 2 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
Brandon Braboy 2 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 1 K