MiLB Recap June 22nd 2016

[King]

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Jesus Montero

 

In his Triple-A debut, Amir Garrett gave up only one hit but the Buffalo Bisons managed to score three times off of Louisville's starter as part of a seven-run sixth inning, leading to an 8-1 victory at Coca-Cola Field on Wednesday.

 

Down 1-0, the Herd had already taken three free passes from the 24-year-old before he walked three in consecutive order with two out in the sixth.

 

That was enough to chase Garrett from the mound, but reliever Chad Rogers ran into even more trouble.

 

Jesus Montero squared up the first offering he saw from Rogers, lining a two-run single into center field.

 

"Montero obviously had a big hit," said manager Gary Allenson.

 

"He's been struggling a little bit lately. He needs to start driving in some runs and chasing some stuff. [it's good] that he got that one at the right time."

 

Junior Lake then drew another walk to re-load the bases for Andy Burns who came through with a two-run single of his own. Melky Mesa kept the rally going as he beat out a throw from short for an infield hit. That set up Tony Sanchez to drive in two more with a liner to the gap in right-center field, pushing the Bisons' lead to 7-1.

 

Chris Leroux had his best start of the month for the Bisons. The tall righty was snake bitten by a couple of hard-luck infield singles early on but escaped two different innings with the bases loaded to yield just one unearned run. Leroux struck out six Bats over six innings of work to improve his record to 5-4.

 

Danny Barnes also made his Triple-A debut when he took the bump for Buffalo to start the seventh. The 26-year-old punched out a pair as he retired all six batters that came his way.

 

"He looked sharp and threw strikes," summed up Allenson post game.

 

"It was very exciting. What a difference 24 hours makes," said 26-year-old native of Manhasset, NY.

 

"It was a lot of fun."

 

The Blue Jays' 35th round pick in 2010 has posted a 1.01 ERA over 35.2 innings while earning a save as a reliever for the Double-A Fisher Cats.

 

The Herd added another to complete the scoring in the seventh when Montero drove in his third RBI of the night, bouncing a ball through the left side of the infield to cash in David Adams from third.

 

BISONS NOTES:

Prior to Wednesday's action, the Blue Jays traded pitcher Wade LeBlanc to the Mariners in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later. The left-hander was 7-2 for the Herd and led the International League with a 1.71 ERA…Danny Barnes was promoted from New Hampshire to fill the vacant roster spot…David Adams has a hit in 26 of his last 30 games and is now batting .292 on the year…As part of the festivities leading up to the NHL draft, top prospect, Auston Matthews, threw out the opening pitch.

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Dwight Smith Jr.

 

ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA - The New Hampshire Fisher Cats tied the game late with a homer but gave up a critical eighth-inning home run Wednesday afternoon, falling 2-1 to the Erie SeaWolves at Jerry Uht Park in Erie.

 

The Fisher Cats (31-40) suffered their 40th loss of the year, mustering only three hits and drawing just one walk. The SeaWolves (32-42) avoided a sweep at the hands of the visitors, despite allowing New Hampshire to tie the game up in the seventh inning. All three games in the series were decided by just one run apiece.

 

Erie opened the scoring in the bottom of the first against New Hampshire starter Shane Dawson. Connor Harrell singled with two outs, and moved to second on a walk drawn by Jason Krizan. Dominic Ficociello punched a single through the middle, scoring Harrell and giving Erie the 1-0 lead.

 

New Hampshire equalized in the top of the seventh, as Dwight Smith, Jr. hammered a solo homer off Erie starter Myles Jaye to tie the game at 1-1. However, in the bottom of the eighth, Harrell slammed his own home run off of Fisher Cats reliever Murphy Smith (L, 3-3), and Joe Jimenez retired the side in order in the ninth for Erie.

 

Dawson took a no-decision, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over five innings; he fanned three. Murphy Smith took the loss, surrendering one run on two hits and a walk over three innings against four strikeouts.

 

The Fisher Cats will open up a three-game series against the Harrisburg Senators on Friday. First pitch from Northeast Delta Dental Stadium is at 7:05 p.m., and Bob Lipman and Tyler Murray have the call starting at 6:45 p.m. on the Fisher Cats Radio Network.

 

Clifford the Big Red Dog will be appearing at the next Fisher Cats home game on June 24, courtesy of NHPTV. It's also Olympic Night! It's almost time for the 2016 Summer Olympics, so come celebrate the rich history of the Olympics with us on Olympic Night! For more information and to get your tickets, call 603-641-2005 or visit www.nhfishercats.com.

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Kings 3 Stars of the Night

 

1) Justin Maese: Maese was very good going 6 innings with 5 strikeouts, 1 walk and 12(!) groundouts.

 

2) Chris Leroux: Leroux was solid in front of a stadium packed with NHL prospects going 6IP 4H 0ER 2BB 6K

 

3) Chris Rowley: Rowley went 5IP 4H 1ER 0BB 6K.

 

 

Kings Platinum Arencibia

 

1) Gabriel Clark: Clark went 0/5 with 3 strikeouts.. an exceptionally poor night at the plate.

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[Pendleton]

Good to see Barnes bumped up to AAA.