Games Played on 04/24/10
AAA
Louisville at Indianapolis: Postponed by rain.
AA
Michael Griffin went 3 for 4 with a 2B. Brandon Yarbrough went 2 for 4. Kris Negron went 1 for 3 with 2 BB.
Redleg Nation Spotlight Player Matt Klinker took the loss. Klinker went 5.2 IP and gave up two runs, though only one run was earned, on 8 H, while striking out 8 and walking none. Joseph Krebs added 1 IP of scoreless relief.
High A
Carlos Mendez went 2 for 4. Josh Fellhauer and Devin Mesoraco each hit their 3rd homer of the season.
Lance Janke got no decision after going 5 IP and allowed 1 R on 4 H and 2 BB with 2 K. Jeremy Horst took the loss in relief as he allowed 2 R over 2 IP.
Low A
Lansing 9 – Dayton 8 (10 Innings)
Chris Richburg went 2 for 5 with a 3B. Henry Rodriguez and Frank Pfister each went 2 for 5. Byron Wiley and Mark Fleury each doubled.
Pedro Villarreal got no decision while going 5 IP and gave up 3 R on 7 H and 2 BB with 4 K. Donnie Joseph took the loss in relief as he allowed 1 R over 1.1 IP.
Another very good outing for Matt..lowered his ERA to less than 2, his WHIP drops to 1.16 and his record is 1-2. Threw over 90 pitches again last night….but with 8 strikeouts. Yet, the Reds have a 36 year old starter at AAA who’s had 3 starts and an 8.16 ERA and a WHIP of 2.16, by far the worst pitcher on their staff.
And yes, I’m prejudice in Matt’s favor.
You’re right. With all the good SP prospects we have, there is no reason to keep Lehr around for a spot start. They won’t be able to keep Klinker in AA for long pitching like this. I’d like to see Chapman, Wood, Maloney, and Klinker as the first four in AAA. With either LeCure or Jukich taking the final spot.
Wow…Merasco has been a pleasant surprise this year. It sure would be nice to see him platooning with Hanigan in 2012.
I think
I think that’s a bit optimistic, but the progress thus far this year is a good sign. But remember, he is repeating a level and is playing in more of a hitter’s league (I’m guessing on this part). But his defensive skills are improving and if he can hit at a decent level, he’ll advance.