S.T. Game 24. Yanks fall to O’s, 5-3.

Gerrit Cole had one bad inning (he’s had a good spring training) and as a result, the Yanks (9-14-1 in spring training) lost 5-3 to Baltimore on Sunday.

Now is around the time I really pay attention to results. Because now most of the minor leaguers have been sent down and others cut.

I read from Jon Heyman that he thinks the best Yankees infield would be Rizzo at 1B, Volpe at 2B, Peraza at SS and D.J. at 3B. Fine, but what then happens with Donaldson and Gleyber? It’s basically a given right now that IKF will serve as a utility man.

My thoughts. I think Rizzo, Gleyber, Volpe and D.J. would be best. Peraza could still go to the minors until the infield glut is resolved. Maybe there will be a trade soon. But Donaldson is hitting just .179 this spring, and despite manager Aaron Boone’s confidence that Donaldson still has something in the tank, concerns abound after Donaldson’s off year in 2022 and with Donaldson’s age (37). Maybe at the trade deadline Gleyber would be dealt, opening a spot for Volpe or Peraza, whoever doesn’t make the Opening Day cut. But in order to get Peraza and Volpe on the team, someone has to go.

As far as LF is concerned, Hicks will probably be there, but I’d prefer Cabrera. Hicks is hitting .290 this spring but mostly with no one on. When there are RISP, then nothing. Actually, the best hitter among the LF candidates has been Willie Calhoun. (.344). Rafael Ortega can play all OF positions, but after a hot start to spring training, has cooled off. Jasson Dominguez (#2 prospect) isn’t a consideration. He’s only played five games at AA, and that is where he’ll probably start the season. He isn’t far away, though.

So, my choices? Gleyber at 2B, Volpe at SS, Cabrera in LF. Until Bader is over his oblique injury, the OF alignment won’t be what I’d like (who plays CF? Hicks? Judge? Cabrera? Heck, IKF was out there the other day. Ortega?)

Boone says that Volpe is a leadoff or middle of the order hitter. As of now, he is committed to LeMahieu leading off. I beg to differ. I’d have Volpe lead off for a few reasons.1) He’d be helped by Judge behind him. No pitcher wants runners on base with Judge coming up. He wouldn’t want to walk Volpe. Volpe would see better pitches to hit. 2) Volpe would disturb pitchers more than DJ. He is a better SB threat. If the pitcher is concentrating on Volpe, there is less concentration on Judge. 3) Volpe is more likely to get the extra base, like scoring from first on a Judge double, or going first to third on a Judge single, than DJ. I’d have DJ batting fifth.

So my lineup would be:

Volpe SS #1 prospect
Judge RF
Rizzo 1B
Stanton DH
LeMahieu 3B
Torres 2B
Cabrera LF
Bader CF
Trevino C

Today’s highlights:

LeMahieu 2 for 3
Judge 1 for 4, double.
Rizzo 0 for 2, RBI, walk.
Stanton 1 for 3
Donaldson 0 for 3
Cabrera 2 for 3, RBI.
Hicks 1 for 2
Peraza 0 for 3 #3 prospect.
Calhoun 0 for 2
Trey Sweeney 1 for 2 #7 prospect

Cole (L) 5 IP, 4 R, 6 H, 1 W, 7 K. Gave up 1 HR. 1 HBP. All runs in fifth.
Abreu 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 1 K.
Cordero 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 2 K.
Marinaccio 1 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 W, 3 K.
Ramirez 1 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 W, 1 K.

S.T. Game 23. Yanks fall to Toronto, 5-2. Cortes’ first outing.

Because of a hamstring strain, Nestor Cortes is a little behind the other pitchers. He made his first spring training start today and the rust showed as he gave up five runs as the Yanks (9-13-1 in spring training) lost to Toronto 5-2.

I usually don’t pay too much attention to spring training results until the last 10 days or so. That time is coming up.

Today’s highlights:

Volpe 1 for 3, walk, run scored. #1 prospect. As far as I’m concerned, he should be starting SS.
Judge 1 for 4, double.
Stanton 2 for 3, RBI
Donaldson 0 for 3
Willie Calhoun 1 for 3. Doesn’t play all OF positions like Hicks or Ortega, but as far as LF goes, he has hit better this spring than Hicks, Cabrera, Florial or Ortega.
Kiner-Falefa 0 for 1, walk
Cabrera 0 for 2.
Ortega 0 for 3.
Chaparro 0 for 1
Sweeney 0 for 1 #7 prospect

Cortes (L) 3 1/3 IP, 5 R, 3 H, 3 W, 4 K. Gave up 2 HR.
King 1 2/3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 W, 1 K. 1 HBP
Loaisiga 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 1 K.
Holmes 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 1 K.
Hamilton 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 W, 0 K. 1 HBP

S.T. Game 9. Yanks lose slugfest, 14-10.

The Yankees (5-4 in spring training) lost a slugfest to Tampa Bay, 14-10 Saturday afternoon.

Five Yankees hit homers, and the interesting thing is that four of them were hit by guys trying to win the LF job.

#1 prospect Anthony Volpe 1 for 4, double in trying to win SS job.
Oswaldo Cabrera 3-run HR trying for LF job. Yanks probably will use him as utility man.
Oswald Peraza 0 for 3 in trying to win SS job. (#3 prospect).
Trey Sweeney 2-run HR (#7 prospect and yet another SS)
Aaron Hicks solo HR in trying to keep LF job.
Jasson Dominguez 2 for 3 (#2 prospect)
Esteven Florial 1 for 3 tying for LF job and out of options.
Willie Calhoun 2 hits, 2 RBI. HR trying for LF job
Rafael Ortega 2-run HR and he too is aiming for LF job.

Not a good day for the pitchers.

Severino 2 2/3 IP, 3 R, 2 H, 1 W, 6 K. 1 HBP Both hits back-to-back HR
McGarity 1/3 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 W, 0 K. 1 WP
Loaisiga (BS) 1 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 0 W, 2 K.
Weissert (H) 1 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 0 W, 0 K. Gave up HR. Aiming for bullpen job.
Ramirez (BS, L) 1 IP, 4 R, 2 H, 2 W, 1 K. 1 balk. Gave up HR. Aiming for bullpen job.
Brito 2 2/3 IP, 4 R, 2 ER, 5 H, 0 W, 2 K. #27 prospect.
Vrieling 1/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 W, 0 K. #17 prospect.

S.T. Games 2 & 3. Yanks split squad, win both games.

The Yankees split their squad today. Lots to report on.

They won the home game against the Braves, 7-0, as Jose Trevino hit a grand slam and the pitchers combined on a one-hitter.

Clarke Schmidt was dominating. Six up/six down and five strikeouts.

Gleyber Torres 2 for 2. 2 singles.
Aaron Judge 1 for 1 (single) and a walk.
Aaron Hicks 1 for 3
Jose Trevino 1 for 2. Grand Slam. 4 RBI
Oswald Peraza 1 for 2 (single) with a walk and strikeout as he tries to capture the SS job. #3 prospect.
Trey Sweeney (#6 prospect) 1 for 1 (double)
Tyler Hardman 1 for 2
Spencer Jones (#7 prospect) 0 for 2, 2 strikeouts
T.J. Rumfield 1 for 2, 2 RBI (double)
Mickey Gaspar 1 for 1, RBI (Double) and walk.

Schmidt (Winner) 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 5 K. Trying to win #5 starter position.
Albert Abreu 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 1 K. Trying to win bullpen position; out of options.
Deivi Garcia 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 W, 2 K. Nice to see after his last 2 horrible seasons in minors. #24 prospect.
Will Warren 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 W, 0 K. #8 prospect.
Clayton Beeter 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 W, 3 K. #9 prospect.

Away Game: Yanks beat Toronto, 9-5. #1 prospect Anthony Volpe went 2 for 4 and stole two bases.

Volpe 2 for 4 with 2 SB. Single and double.
Willie Calhoun 2 hits (single, double) RBI. Battling for LF job
Andres Chaparro 2 hits, 2 RBI, single and solo HR.
Elijah Dunham 2 for 3 #19 prospect.
Brandon Lockridge 1 for 2, triple, 2 RBI #26 prospect.
Carlos Narvaez 1 for 2, solo HR.
Jesus Bastidas 1 for 2, 2 RBI. Solo HR (he and Narvaez went back-to-back).

Jhony Brito (Winner) 2 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 0 W, 2 K. #22 prospect.
Matt Spence 2 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 W, 0 K.
Matt Bowman 2/3 IP, 4 R, 3 H, 0 W, 1 K. Gave up 2 HR. Disappointing outing for him.
Michael Gomez (H) 1/3 IP. 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 1 K.
Demarcus Evans (H) 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 1 K.
Drew Thorpe (H) 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 W, 1 K. #13 prospect.
Lisandro Santos 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 2 K.

What would my offer to Judge be?

Like most fans, I was surprised that Texas went to a five year/$185MM deal with Jacob deGrom. I wasn’t surprised that deGrom, the victim of no run support with the Mets for so long, departed. He won back-to-back CYA with a total record of 21-17 despite unreal ERAs. He doesn’t even have 100 wins in his CAREER due to lack of run support. Most predictions had him leaving. But 5 years for a 34-year-old who has been hurt the last couple of seasons seemed and seems too much. Most predictions were in the 3-year range. When healthy, deGrom is one of, if not the best, pitcher in baseball. But he hasn’t been healthy lately.

Which brings me to Aaron Judge. What is he looking for? I don’t like to deal in rumors, but rumors are the Yanks’ initial updated offer is 8 years and $300MM. That is $37.5 MM a year, which would made Judge, by AAV (average annual value) the highest paid position player by $2MM more than Mike Trout. That seems like a fair deal.

But does Judge want a ninth year? Judge turns 31 next spring. It is fair to assume that after 4 or 5 years that his production would decrease. Heck, it may decrease immediately. How does he replicate 2022? So how much $$ and how many years is he looking for?

If someone (looking at YOU, San Francisco) wants to give Judge 10 years, $400MM, the Yankees probably wish Judge well. They can’t go there, especially when you have the contracts of Cole and Stanton to deal with. (I won’t even get into trying to dump Donaldson’s deal).

So, what kind of compromise could be had to keep Judge in the Bronx? Something that would be fair to both sides but take declining ability into account?

Here is what I would propose.

He becomes Yankees’ captain. I don’t know how important that would be to Judge, but to his teammates, it is like he is captain already, so no biggie there.

With the captaincy, comes a no-trade clause. Simple enough, you don’t want to trade your captain, the face of the franchise.

Ok, to the money.

First 3 years. Ages 31-33. $45MM a year. My offer is front-loaded. This enormous amount makes Judge the highest paid player in the game, at least for now, anyway.

Next 3 years. Ages 34-36. $38MM a year. As of now, that would still have his AAV higher than any position player in the game. Things could change in the future, but still…

Last 3 years. Ages 37-39. $30 MM a year. This gives the Yankees some financial flexibility to get pieces around Judge, whose numbers are sure to be significantly lower as he nears the end of his career.

This adds up to 9 years and $339MM, beating out the 8 yr/$300MM offer supposedly on the table. It still has an AAV of $37.66MM over the nine years, still higher than Trout’s, still making Judge the highest paid position player by AAV and front-loaded to a) made Judge the highest paid player in the game as of now and b) give the Yanks some breathing room at the end of the contract.

If Judge doesn’t like that deal, then as much as I want Judge to stay in NY, I would have to move on. I don’t know what Judge wants in terms of ego, years or money. I sincerely hope he stays. Him leaving would be not only a baseball but a marketing blow for the Yankees. It would be like Joe DiMaggio leaving right after WWII or Mickey Mantle leaving around 1960. Devastating.

But how much is too much? There has to be a limit. If I were Hal Steinbrenner, the proposal above is what I would come up with. I think it would be more than fair.

What do you think?

After hopefully signing Judge for that amount, I offer Carlos Rodon a 5 yr deal at $140MM. $28MM a year. I don’t know if Rodon wants $30MM a year. You may need to go 5/$160MM? But a front four of Cole, Rodon, Severino and Cortes (and hope Montas comes around) is a very strong rotation. By the way, of that front four, guess which one of the four had the highest ERA last year? It was Cole.

I also am intrigued by Bryan Reynolds of Pittsburgh asking for a trade. The Yanks do have a CF in Harrison Bader, but I would look into this. Bader or Reynolds could be moved to LF. Although better in CF, I would move Reynolds to LF. Bader is just too good defensively in CF to move him. Reynolds is a switch-hitter. Turns 28 in January. Signed through 2023, arbitration eligible in 2024, free agent 2026. So, he’s locked in for a while. The Yanks have been interested in him in the past. His contract for 2023 is only $6.75MM, which is far less than the Yanks would have to pay to bring back Andrew Benintendi, or go out and get Matasaka Yoshida, Michael Conforto or Brandon Nimmo. What would it take to get Reynolds? I offer #5 prospect Everson Pereira (who would be without a future in NY if you have a Judge/Bader/Reynolds outfield), #6 prospect Trey Sweeney (the SS would be superfluous in NY since you have Oswald Peraza, Anthony Volpe and Oswaldo Cabrera) and because you are giving up your #5 and #6 prospects, and because by losing Reynolds, Pittsburgh needs an OF (besides the prospect in Pereira), I throw Hicks into the deal and eat some of Hicks’ contract. Reynolds, by the way, has a 162-game average of .281-24-79 with an OPS+ of 127. 28, switch-hitter, my only concern is how he’d handle moving to LF in order to keep Bader in CF. But cost-wise? Cheaper than Benintendi, Yoshida, Nimmo or Conforto.

Minor League Action. AA Somerset wins Game 1 of playoff series.

AAA: SWB (78-63) won 4-3 over Lehigh Valley.
1B Ron Guzman grand slam (15)

Spence 5 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 0 W, 5 K. Gave up 1 HR. 3.80
Shreve (W, 1-0) 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 2 K. 0.00
Miguel Castro (H, 1) 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 1 K. 0.00 REHAB
Zack Britton (H, 2) 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 W, 0 K. 0.00 REHAB
Cordero (S, 3) 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 0 K. 1.82

AA: Somerset won Game 1 of their best-of-3 Semifinal Series for the Eastern League Championship, 9-4.

SS Trey Sweeney 2 hits, 2 RBI. #6 prospect.
C Austin Wells 2 RBI #4 prospect
LF Elijah Dunham 4 hits, 2 RBI #21 prospect
2B Jesus Bastidas 3 hits

Randy Vasquez 5 2/3 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 0 W, 6 K. Gave up 2 HR. #16 prospect
Minnick 1/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 0 K.
McGarity 1 2/3 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 W, 3 K.
Espinal 1/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 W, 0 K.
Coleman 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 W, 2 K.

Minor league action from 9-14-22. Rehabs for Britton, Bader, Castro.

Zack Britton was moved up to AAA for rehab.

AAA: SWB (75-61) won 4-1.
SS Anthony Volpe 2 hits. #1 prospect .256-20-64, 48 SB
C Josh Breaux 2 hits. #22 prospect .223-18-46
1B Ron Guzman 3-run HR (13)

Spence (W, 3-2) 6 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 1 W, 7 K. 3.61 (AAA stat only)
M. Gomez (H, 7) 1 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 W, 0 K. 5.21
Britton (H, 1) 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 1 K. 0.00 REHAB
Duffey (S, 1) 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 2 K. 1 HBP 10.80

AA: Somerset (81-51; 1st half division winner) lost 12-7.
CF Jasson Dominguez 0 for 5, 2 strikeouts. 19 yr. old just promoted to AA. 2nd game, 0 for 10.
Overall 3 levels: .274-15-58, 36 SB #2 prospect

DH Harrison Bader 2 hits, RBI. Solo HR (1) REHAB
C Austin Wells 2 hits, RBI. Solo HR (12) #4 prospect Overall: .282-20-63, 16 SB
SS Trey Sweeney 2-run HR (2). #6 prospect. Overall: .243-16-56, 31 SB
RF Jeisson Rosario 2 hits, 2 RBI. 2-run HR (10)

Randy Vasquez (L, 2-7) 2 2/3 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 1 W, 2 K. Gave up 1 HR. 1 HBP. 3.90 #16 prospect.
Espinal 1 1/3 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 1 W, 1 K. Gave up 2 HR. 2 WP 3.16
Miguel Castro 1/3 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 0 W, 1 K. 3 WP 6.75 REHAB
Ernst 2 IP, 4 R, 1 H, 4 W, 2 K. Gave up 1 HR. 4.12
Ramirez 2 2/3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 W, 5 K. 1.73

Minor League Action. The Martian at AA, Bader and Chapman continue rehab.

AAA: SWB (74-61) won 5-4.
3B Armando Alvarez 2 RBI
2B Phillip Evans 2 hits, 2 RBI

Chi Chi Gonzalez 3 1/3 IP, 3 R, 7 H, 2 W, 3 K. 1 WP 4.54
Chasen Shreve 2/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 1 K. 0.00
Mujica 2 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 W, 1 K. Gave up 1 HR 4.17
Banda 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 W, 1 K. 0.00
Barnes (W, 1-1) 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 0 K 2.79
Cordero (S, 2) 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 1 K. 1.97

AA: #2 prospect Jasson Dominguez was promoted to AA. Dominguez is still only 19 years old.
Overall this year, 3 levels: .277-15-58 with 36 SB

Somerset (81-50; won 1st half division title) lost in 11 innings, 10-9.
DH Dominguez 0 for 5, R, struck out 2x
CF Harrison Bader 0 for 3, R, struck out 2x REHAB
LF Oliver Dunn 2 for 2, RBI
C Austin Wells solo HR (11) #4 prospect. Overall .280-19-62, 15 SB C of future?
SS Trey Sweeney 2 hits. #6 prospect .243-15-54, 30 SB. Just promoted to AA. SS? Needs new position?
With Volpe and Peraza, and also Sweeney, some need to find a new position. All can’t play SS.
1B Andres Chaparro 2 hits, 4 RBI. 2 HR (Solo & 3-run HRs) (18)
LF/CF Brandon Lockridge Solo HR (14) #28 prospect .227-14-49, 16 SB

Yoendrys Gomez 3 2/3 IP, 5 R, 8 H, 2 W, 4 K. 4.50 Gave up 1 HR #12 prospect, Overall: 1-0, 2.53
Minnick 1/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 1 K. 1.86
Chapman 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 W, 2 K. 0.00 REHAB
Jennings (BS, 2) 1 1/3 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 0 W, 2 K. 4.25
McGarrity 1 2/3 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 0 W, 4 K. Gave up 1 HR. 2.63
Coleman 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 0 K. 2.95
Myatt (L, 3-2) 2 IP, 3 R, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 W, 0 K. 4.39

High A Hudson Valley and Low A Tampa seasons are over. Neither made the playoffs.

Minor League Report. 4 players rehab with AA Somerset.

AAA: SWB (73-61) won 14-2.
2B Tyler Wade 2 hits.
CF Blake Perkins 2 hits, 2 RBI
1B Armando Alvarez 3 hits, RBI. Solo HR (17)
C Josh Breaux 2 hits. #22 prospect. .220-18-46
RF Ryan LaMarre 2 hits, 3 RBI. 2-run HR (5)
DH Rob Brantly 3 hits, 2 RBI
LF Chris Owings 2 hits, 5 RBI a 2-run HR and a 3-run HR (6)

Brito 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 2 K. 3.18
Boyle (W, 3-1) 5 IP, 2 R, 7 H, 1 W, 8 K. Gave up 1 HR. 4.06
Salazar 1/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 W, 1 K. 3.86
Rich Rodriguez 1 1/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 W, 1 K. 4.74
M. Gomez 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 W, 1 K. 5.30

AA: Somerset (81-49; won first half division title) lost 8-7.
SS Trey Sweeney 2 hits. #6 prospect. .240-15-54, 30 SB
DH Harrison Bader 1 for 3, single, walk. 1 R, 1 RBI. REHAB
C Austin Wells 2 hits. #4 prospect. .280-18-61, 15 SB
RF Elijah Dunham 2 RBI #21 prospect .253-17-62, 37 SB
3B Andres Chaparro 2 RBI
2B Jesus Bastidas 2 RBI. 2-run HR (17)

Will Warren (L, 7-5) 2 1/3 IP, 6 R, 7 H, 2 W, 2 K. 3.86 #8 prospect. Overall 9-8, 3.78
Semple 2/3 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 0 W, 0 K 5.14
Chapman 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 W, 3 K. 0.00 REHAB
Britton 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 2 K. 0.00 REHAB
Castro 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 0 K. 0.00 REHAB
Myatt 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 W, 1 K. 4.38
Coleman 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 W, 1 K. 3.02

High A: Hudson Valley Cancelled. Rain. SEASON OVER

Low A: Tampa Cancelled. Rain. SEASON OVER

Minor League Action from 9-10-22. Big day for “The Martian.” Lots of rehab to happen today.

Unless otherwise noted, stats are for that level only.

There will be a LOT of rehab going on today (Sunday), especially with Somerset. Stay tuned.

AAA: SWB (72-61) won 3-2.
1B Armando Alvarez 2 hits, 2 RBI
3B Phillip Evans 2 hits, RBI

Zach Greene 2 2/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 W, 3 K. 3.45
Bristo 1 1/3 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 W, 1 K. 4.86
Deivi Garcia (W, 2-3) 4 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 W, 3 K. 7.92 (AAA stats only) #26 prospect. Overall 4-4, 6.75
Cordero (S, 1) 1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 W, 2 K. 2.03

AA: Somerset (81-48, first half division champs) won 8-6.
SS Trey Sweeney 2 hits. #6 prospect. .238-15-54, 30 SB
C Austin Wells 2 RBI. #4 prospect. .277-18-61, 14 SB
3B Andres Chaparro 2 hits, 4 RBI. Two 2-run HRs (16)
RF Brandon Lockridge 2 hits, 2 RBI. Two solo HR (13) #28 prospect. .229-13-48, 14 SB
DH Rodolfo Duran 2 htis.

Clayton Beeter 4 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 3 W, 5 K. 2.66 #9 prospect. Overall 0-3, 4.88
Ernst 2 IP, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 H, 1 W, 2 K. Gave up 1 HR. 1 WP. 3.63
Cowart (W, 2-0) 1 IOP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 W, 2 K. 4.20
Correa (H, 2) 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 W, 1 K. 0.00
Jennings (S, 4) 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 W, 2 K. 4.20

High A: Hudson Valley (71-59) lost 7-5.
CF Jasson Dominguez 4 hits, 3 RBI. 2 HR (6) #2 prospect. Overall .280-15-58, 36 SB
3B Tyler Hardman 2 his
RF Aaron Palensky solo HR (10)

Carela (L, 1-4) 4 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 2 W, 4 K. Gave up 1 HR. 1 WP. 1 HBP 7.71
Cortijo 1 IP, 3 R, 2 H, 2 W, 1 K. 1 WP 1 HBP 9.64
Diaz 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 W, 3 K. 3.97
Neely 1 IP, 0 R 0 H, 1 W, 1 K. 0.00

Low A: Tampa was supposed to play a DH. Game 2 ppd.
Lost 2-1, getting only one hit.

Messinger 5 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 W, 8 K. 4.30
Gray 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 W, 1 K. 0.00
Stevens 1 2/3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 W, 1 K. 2.08
McNeely (L, 0-2) 1/3 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 2 W, 1 K. Gave up GW HR in bottom of 9th. 9.00

STANDINGS

SWB 72-61, Tied for 2nd, 2 1/2 out.

Somerset won the 1st half division title, 44-25.
Second half: 2nd, 37-23, 2 GB

Hudson Valley was 3rd in first half, 34-32, 9 GB
Second half: 37-27, 2nd. 3 GB.
They have been eliminated from the playoffs.

Tampa 6th and Last in first half, 27-39, 15 GB
Second half: 34-28, 3rd in division, 3 1/2 GB. Tragic # is 1 for being eliminated from the playoffs.