Inciarte - CF
Freeman - 2B
Walters - SS
Arbelo - 1B
Helm - 3B
Gomez - DH
Jarrett - RF
Castillo - C
Rodriguez - LF
Schuster - P
Pregame interview is with manager Mark Haley. First pitch at 8:05 PM Eastern. Pregame coverage begins at 7:45 PM Eastern.
Friday, May 13, 2011
From the Notes - May 13th
Silver Hawks Team Hitting: .243 – 8th
Silver Hawks Team Pitching: 3.77 ERA – 8th
Hot Rods Team Hitting: .231 – 15th
Hot Rods Team Pitching: 3.91 ERA – T-12th
Silver Hawks Team Pitching: 3.77 ERA – 8th
Hot Rods Team Hitting: .231 – 15th
Hot Rods Team Pitching: 3.91 ERA – T-12th
LAST GAME: A four run fourth innings was the difference in West Michigan’s 5-3 defeat of the South Bend Silver Hawks on Thursday night. Three singles against Jeff Shields (LP, 1-4) started the inning and loaded the bases, then Steven Moya and Jeff Rowland had back-to-back two run doubles to turn a 2-1 deficit into a 5-2 lead. Kevin Eichhorn (WP, 2-2) allowed only two runs against his former organization. Raywilly Gomez and Jhoan Pimentel had a RBI each for the Silver Hawks, who remained tied with West Michigan in the Eastern Division standings after splitting the four game series.
TEAM NOTES:
· The Silver Hawks bullpen has allowed just six earned runs in the last 55.2 innings pitched (0.97 ERA since April 28th).
· The defense has turned 36 double plays in 34 games this season – ranking third in the league.
· The team is in the middle of a six-day, eight-game road trip to West Michigan and Bowling Green. Currently 2-2 on trip.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
· Yazy Arbelo ranks 1st in the MWL with nine home runs and 29 RBIs.
· Raywilly Gomez had a 6 game hitting streak come to a close last night. His streak is tied with Mike Freeman for longest on team.
· Eury De La Rosa has stretched his consecutive scoreless innings streak to 10.0 – tying Tyler Green for team high.
· Blake Cooper has not allowed a run in his last 8.1 innings pitched.
Greetings from Bowling Green
The team arrived in Bowling Green at 6:35 AM Eastern Time, 5:35 AM local time in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The route from Grand Rapids took us east towards Lansing, then south through Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Louisville, and finally to Bowling Green.
The interesting thing about the trip was that the Hot Rods were playing in Fort Wayne, and they played 13 innings last night. So even though Bowling Green probably got into town earlier than the Silver Hawks, it wasn't by much.
Two quick notes:
1 - Sorry again about not posting a lineup last night. Blogger was down and I had no access to it late afternoon/early evening in West Michigan.
2 - There is not going to be any blog posts tomorrow, unless I can get the lineups up shortly before game time. As mentioned on the air last night, I have the chance to go to my nephew's first birthday party tomorrow. It's about a 2 or 2.5 hour drive each way, so I'm leaving early and won't be back until a couple of hours before game time.
The interesting thing about the trip was that the Hot Rods were playing in Fort Wayne, and they played 13 innings last night. So even though Bowling Green probably got into town earlier than the Silver Hawks, it wasn't by much.
Two quick notes:
1 - Sorry again about not posting a lineup last night. Blogger was down and I had no access to it late afternoon/early evening in West Michigan.
2 - There is not going to be any blog posts tomorrow, unless I can get the lineups up shortly before game time. As mentioned on the air last night, I have the chance to go to my nephew's first birthday party tomorrow. It's about a 2 or 2.5 hour drive each way, so I'm leaving early and won't be back until a couple of hours before game time.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Today's Lineup - May 11th at West Michigan
Inciarte - CF
Freeman - 2B
Walters - DH
Arbelo - 1B
Helm - 3B
Gomez - C
Jarrett - RF
Stone - LF
Navarro - SS
Holmberg - P
No pregame interview today. Already on the air. First pitch at 11 AM.
Freeman - 2B
Walters - DH
Arbelo - 1B
Helm - 3B
Gomez - C
Jarrett - RF
Stone - LF
Navarro - SS
Holmberg - P
No pregame interview today. Already on the air. First pitch at 11 AM.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Tonight's Lineups - May 10th at West Michigan
Game One
Inciarte - CF
Freeman - 2B
Walters - 3B
Arbelo - 1B
Helm - DH
Stone - LF
Pimentel - C
Rodriguez - RF
Navarro - SS
Bradley - P
Pregame interview with Mark Haley. Pregame show at 5:45 PM. First pitch at 6:05 PM.
Game Two Probable Lineup
Inciarte - CF
Freeman - SS
Walters - 2B
Arbelo - 1B
Helm - 3B
Gomez - C
Jarrett - RF
Castillo - DH
Rodriguez - LF
Taylor - P
Inciarte - CF
Freeman - 2B
Walters - 3B
Arbelo - 1B
Helm - DH
Stone - LF
Pimentel - C
Rodriguez - RF
Navarro - SS
Bradley - P
Pregame interview with Mark Haley. Pregame show at 5:45 PM. First pitch at 6:05 PM.
Game Two Probable Lineup
Inciarte - CF
Freeman - SS
Walters - 2B
Arbelo - 1B
Helm - 3B
Gomez - C
Jarrett - RF
Castillo - DH
Rodriguez - LF
Taylor - P
From the Notes - May 10th
Silver Hawks Team Hitting: .243 – 8th
Silver Hawks Team Pitching: 3.82 ERA – T-8th
Whitecaps Team Hitting: .252 – 5th
Whitecaps Team Pitching: 4.02 ERA – 14th
Silver Hawks Team Pitching: 3.82 ERA – T-8th
Whitecaps Team Hitting: .252 – 5th
Whitecaps Team Pitching: 4.02 ERA – 14th
LAST GAME: The Silver Hawks completed the three game series sweep with a 7-2 victory over the Fort Wayne TinCaps on Monday evening at Coveleski Stadium. Bradin Hagens (WP, 2-1) allowed just one run over 6.0 innings to get the victory. Yazy Arbelo had two doubles and three RBIs – tying for the Midwest League lead with 25 RBIs on the season. Zach Walters had two doubles and scored three runs while Matt Helm added a RBI single for the Hawks. The loss was pinned on Adys Portillo (LP, 0-5), who allowed four earned runs (five total) over 4.0 innings.
TEAM NOTES:
· Last night’s victory marked the team’s first sweep and four game winning streak of the 2011 season.
· The Silver Hawks bullpen has allowed just six earned runs in the last 45.2 innings pitched (1.18 ERA since April 28th).
· The defense has turned 33 double plays in 30 games this season – ranking third in the league.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
· Yazy Arbelo ranks T-1st in the MWL with eight home runs and 25 RBIs.
· Chris Jarrett leads the league with three intentional walks this season.
· Blake Cooper has recorded a save in five straight outings, tossing five consecutive 1-2-3 innings, and retiring 19 in a row.
· Dan Taylor has retired the last 19 batters he has faced in a row, dating back to April 29th at Lake County.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Tonight's Lineup - May 9th vs. Fort Wayne
Ender Inciarte - CF
Mike Freeman - 2B
Zach Walters - SS
Yazy Arbelo - DH
Matt Helm - 3B
Raywilly Gomez - C
Chris Jarrett - RF
Ramon Castillo - 1B
Bobby Stone - LF
Bradin Hagens - P
Tonight's pregame interview is with Patrick Schuster about his great outing yesterday and his four no-hitters in high school.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 PM Eastern Time. Pregame coverage at 6:10 PM Eastern Time.
Mike Freeman - 2B
Zach Walters - SS
Yazy Arbelo - DH
Matt Helm - 3B
Raywilly Gomez - C
Chris Jarrett - RF
Ramon Castillo - 1B
Bobby Stone - LF
Bradin Hagens - P
Tonight's pregame interview is with Patrick Schuster about his great outing yesterday and his four no-hitters in high school.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 PM Eastern Time. Pregame coverage at 6:10 PM Eastern Time.
From the Notes - May 9th
Silver Hawks Team Hitting: .242 – T-8th
Silver Hawks Team Pitching: 3.89 ERA – T-10th
TinCaps Team Hitting: .235 – T-11th
TinCaps Team Pitching: 4.00 ERA – 13th
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Silver Hawks Team Pitching: 3.89 ERA – T-10th
TinCaps Team Hitting: .235 – T-11th
TinCaps Team Pitching: 4.00 ERA – 13th
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LAST GAME: The Silver Hawks received a strong pitching performance from Patrick Schuster (WP, 1-2) in knocking off the Fort Wayne TinCaps on Mother’s Day at the Cove. Schuster allowed just two runs over 7.0 innings, while tying a career high with seven strikeouts on the afternoon. Chris Odegaard (ND) followed with two perfect innings of relief work. Matt Helm and Raywilly Gomez each had two hits for South Bend, while Ender Inciarte scored three runs from the leadoff spot in the lineup. Gomez joined Yazy Arbelo and Bobby Stone with RBIs in the game.
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· Roster Move: RHP Brian Budrow promoted to high-A Visalia. RHP Keith Cantwell joins club from extended spring training.
· The Silver Hawks bullpen has allowed just five earned runs in the last 42.2 innings pitched (1.06 ERA since April 28th).
· The defense has turned 31 double plays in 29 games this season – ranking third in the league.
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INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
· Yazy Arbelo ranks T-1st in the MWL with eight home runs this season and fourth with 22 RBIs.
· Chris Jarrett leads the league with three intentional walks this season.
· Blake Cooper has recorded a save in five straight outings, tossing five consecutive 1-2-3 innings, and retiring 19 in a row.
· Dan Taylor has retired the last 19 batters he has faced in a row, dating back to April 29th at Lake County.
Today's Roster Move - May 9th
RHP Brian Budrow promoted to high-A Visalia.
RHP Keith Cantwell joins club from extended spring training.
My take: Good for Budrow. He never should have been in South Bend to begin with this year, and it's a well deserved, if not belated, promotion to where he should have been all along. He takes the spot of Chase Anderson, who went on the DL today with the Rawhide.
Losing a strong member of the bullpen usually hurts, but judging by the numbers Cantwell has put up the last two season in Missoula and Yakima (combined 9-3, 3.46 ERA with 92 K's in 80.2 innings), hopefully there won't be much of a drop off.
RHP Keith Cantwell joins club from extended spring training.
My take: Good for Budrow. He never should have been in South Bend to begin with this year, and it's a well deserved, if not belated, promotion to where he should have been all along. He takes the spot of Chase Anderson, who went on the DL today with the Rawhide.
Losing a strong member of the bullpen usually hurts, but judging by the numbers Cantwell has put up the last two season in Missoula and Yakima (combined 9-3, 3.46 ERA with 92 K's in 80.2 innings), hopefully there won't be much of a drop off.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Today's Lineup - May 8th vs. Fort Wayne
Ender Inciarte - CF
Zach Walters - 2B
Matt Helm - 3B
Yazy Arbelo - 1B
Raywilly Gomez - C
Chris Jarrett - RF
Bobby Stone - DH
Roberto Rodriguez - LF
Raul Navarro - SS
Patrick Schuster - P
No pregame interview today due to the early start. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Pregame coverage at 1:40 PM Eastern Time.
Zach Walters - 2B
Matt Helm - 3B
Yazy Arbelo - 1B
Raywilly Gomez - C
Chris Jarrett - RF
Bobby Stone - DH
Roberto Rodriguez - LF
Raul Navarro - SS
Patrick Schuster - P
No pregame interview today due to the early start. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Pregame coverage at 1:40 PM Eastern Time.
Happy Mother's Day
On behalf of the South Bend Silver Hawks, I'd like to wish all the Moms a very happy Mother's Day today. Here's hoping the Silver Hawks are able to give their Moms a victory today!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
South Bend Weather Update - Saturday, May 7th
It's rained a good portion of the afternoon, but it has stopped and we still plan on playing tonight.
The pregame show will still begin at 5:10 PM Eastern Time, but we may have a bit of a delay at the start as they get the field ready to go. Expected first pitch is at 5:45 PM Eastern Time now (15 minutes later than originally scheduled).
The pregame show will still begin at 5:10 PM Eastern Time, but we may have a bit of a delay at the start as they get the field ready to go. Expected first pitch is at 5:45 PM Eastern Time now (15 minutes later than originally scheduled).
Tonight's Lineup - May 7th vs. Fort Wayne
Ender Inciarte - CF
Zach Walters - 2B
Matt Helm - 3B
Yazy Arbelo - 1B
Raywilly Gomez - DH
Bobby Stone - LF
Ramon Castillo - C
Roberto Rodriguez - RF
Raul Navarro - SS
Tyler Green - P
Jeff Shields - Piggyback Pitcher
Pregame interview is with Ender Inciarte. The first pitch is scheduled for 5:30 PM Eastern Time. Pregame coverage at 5:10 PM Eastern Time.
Zach Walters - 2B
Matt Helm - 3B
Yazy Arbelo - 1B
Raywilly Gomez - DH
Bobby Stone - LF
Ramon Castillo - C
Roberto Rodriguez - RF
Raul Navarro - SS
Tyler Green - P
Jeff Shields - Piggyback Pitcher
Pregame interview is with Ender Inciarte. The first pitch is scheduled for 5:30 PM Eastern Time. Pregame coverage at 5:10 PM Eastern Time.
Could This Have a Trickle Down Impact on Silver Hawks?
I just received an email from the Arizona Diamondbacks with the following information:
Transferred from SA Yakima to AAA Reno: Sammy de los Santos
Released (post-game May 6, 2011): Ron Mahay
On the surface, it doesn't seem like a big deal, until you factor in that Sammy de los Santos has never pitched above rookie level Missoula. So is a pitcher really going to go from Rookie ball to AAA? The answer, of course, is that this is just a temporary assignment to fill the void left by Ron Mahay getting released.
So that means there will be a bullpen spot available in Reno in the next couple of days when de los Santos gets reassigned. A highly likely scenario is that a player from AA moves up, followed by a Visalia reliever going to Mobile, and a South Bend reliever going to Visalia.
Let's see if this pans out, but if I were one of the older reliever in the Silver Hawks bullpen (Dan Taylor, Brian Budrow), I might keep a bag packed just in case.
Transferred from SA Yakima to AAA Reno: Sammy de los Santos
Released (post-game May 6, 2011): Ron Mahay
On the surface, it doesn't seem like a big deal, until you factor in that Sammy de los Santos has never pitched above rookie level Missoula. So is a pitcher really going to go from Rookie ball to AAA? The answer, of course, is that this is just a temporary assignment to fill the void left by Ron Mahay getting released.
So that means there will be a bullpen spot available in Reno in the next couple of days when de los Santos gets reassigned. A highly likely scenario is that a player from AA moves up, followed by a Visalia reliever going to Mobile, and a South Bend reliever going to Visalia.
Let's see if this pans out, but if I were one of the older reliever in the Silver Hawks bullpen (Dan Taylor, Brian Budrow), I might keep a bag packed just in case.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Tonight's Lineup - May 6th at Dayton
Ender Inciarte - CF
Zach Walters - 2B
Matt Helm - 3B
Yazy Arbelo - 1B
Raywilly Gomez - DH
Chris Jarrett - RF
Jhoan Pimentel - C
Roberto Rodriguez - LF
Raul Navarro - SS
David Holmberg - P
A couple of notes:
-Mike Freeman is not with the team today or tomorrow. He's at his brother's wedding in Florida from what I understand.
-No pregame interview tonight. Instead, we'll do a complete standings and scoreboard look, plus squeeze in some alumni news if we have the time.
-It is currently raining in Dayton. There's not much on the radar and the forecast looks fine so we should be able to start on time.
-Pregame show at 6:40 PM Eastern Time. First pitch at 7:00 PM Eastern Time.
Zach Walters - 2B
Matt Helm - 3B
Yazy Arbelo - 1B
Raywilly Gomez - DH
Chris Jarrett - RF
Jhoan Pimentel - C
Roberto Rodriguez - LF
Raul Navarro - SS
David Holmberg - P
A couple of notes:
-Mike Freeman is not with the team today or tomorrow. He's at his brother's wedding in Florida from what I understand.
-No pregame interview tonight. Instead, we'll do a complete standings and scoreboard look, plus squeeze in some alumni news if we have the time.
-It is currently raining in Dayton. There's not much on the radar and the forecast looks fine so we should be able to start on time.
-Pregame show at 6:40 PM Eastern Time. First pitch at 7:00 PM Eastern Time.
From the Notes - May 6th
Silver Hawks Team Hitting: .236 – 10th
Silver Hawks Team Pitching: 4.00 ERA – 11th
Dragons Team Hitting: .233 – 12th
Dragons Team Pitching: 3.52 ERA – 4th
Silver Hawks Team Pitching: 4.00 ERA – 11th
Dragons Team Hitting: .233 – 12th
Dragons Team Pitching: 3.52 ERA – 4th
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LAST GAME: The Dayton Dragons bounced back to even the series at a game apiece with a 4-2 victory over the Silver Hawks on Thursday evening at Fifth Third Field. Daniel Corcino (WP, 4-2) allowed just two runs over 5.0 innings for the win and the Dayton bullpen pitched 4.0 scoreless frames to close it out. Juan Duran had a big two-run double to break a 1-1 tie in the fourth inning, lifting the Dragons to the win. Yazy Arbelo hit his league best 8th homer in the second inning, a solo shot to center. J.R. Bradley (LP, 0-5) pitched well for the third straight start, but still suffered his fifth straight loss.
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TEAM NOTES:
· The Silver Hawks bullpen has allowed just two earned runs in the last 32.2 innings pitched.
· Silver Hawks pitchers have issued just 80 walks this season – the fourth fewest in the league.
· On the flip side, Silver Hawks hitters have walked just 77 times this season, also the fourth fewest in the league.
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INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
· Yazy Arbelo ranks 1st in the MWL with eight home runs this season and tied for third with 21 RBIs.
· Blake Cooper has recorded a save in four straight outings, tossing five consecutive 1-2-3 innings.
· Brian Budrow has not been scored on in his last 9.0 innings over five outings.
· Dan Taylor tossed 3.1 perfect innings of relief on Tuesday, lowering his ERA to a team best 0.77 this season.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Tonight's Lineup - May 5th at Dayton
Ender Inciarte - CF
Mike Freeman - 2B
Zach Walters - DH
Yazy Arbelo - 1B
Matt Helm - 3B
Raywilly Gomez - C
Chris Jarrett - RF
Bobby Stone - LF
Raul Navarro - SS
J.R. Bradley - P
Pregame interview is with Blake Cooper. First pitch at 7:00 PM. Pregame coverage at 6:40 PM Eastern Time.
Mike Freeman - 2B
Zach Walters - DH
Yazy Arbelo - 1B
Matt Helm - 3B
Raywilly Gomez - C
Chris Jarrett - RF
Bobby Stone - LF
Raul Navarro - SS
J.R. Bradley - P
Pregame interview is with Blake Cooper. First pitch at 7:00 PM. Pregame coverage at 6:40 PM Eastern Time.
More About Arbelo's Home Run Last Night
I talked to some players on the team and manager Mark Haley about Yazy Arbelo's big homer last night to right field. As best I can tell from the various people I talked to, it flew out down the right field line, over the wall, over a walkway inside the stadium, over about a 30 foot high net, then bounced on the street, and hopped up against a building -- hitting it on the second floor.
Or, if you want a better idea, click the picture below to make it larger, and it hit the tallest building in the middle of the picture on the second floor. Not too shabby.
Or, if you want a better idea, click the picture below to make it larger, and it hit the tallest building in the middle of the picture on the second floor. Not too shabby.
From the Notes - May 5th
Silver Hawks Team Hitting: .237 – 9th
Silver Hawks Team Pitching: 4.03 ERA – 12th
Dragons Team Hitting: .233 – T-10th
Dragons Team Pitching: 3.58 ERA – 7th
Silver Hawks Team Pitching: 4.03 ERA – 12th
Dragons Team Hitting: .233 – T-10th
Dragons Team Pitching: 3.58 ERA – 7th
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LAST GAME: The Silver Hawks woke the bats up against a good pitcher Wednesday night, scoring four runs on 13 hits in a 4-1 victory over the Dayton Dragons. South Bend got to Josh Smith (LP, 2-2) early, pushing three runs across in five innings against the league’s second-ranked ERA and strikeout pitcher. Yazy Arbelo launched a solo homer for the Silver Hawks – tying for the league lead with seven on the season. Raywilly Gomez added two RBIs and Raul Navarro had two hits and a RBI to aid in the offensive attack. Mike Bolsinger (WP, 2-0) pitched 3.0 scoreless innings of relief for the win, with Blake Cooper (SV, 4) recording his fourth straight save.
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· The Silver Hawks bullpen has allowed just two earned runs in the last 30.1 innings pitched.
· South Bend turned another double play yesterday, their 26th in 25 games. The Hawks rank fourth in the league in DP’s turned.
· Silver Hawks pitchers have issued just 76 walks this season – the fourth fewest in the league.
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INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
· Yazy Arbelo ranks T-1st in the MWL with seven home runs this season and 5th with 20 RBIs.
· Blake Cooper has recorded a save in four straight outings, tossing five consecutive 1-2-3 innings.
· Brian Budrow has not been scored on in his last 7.2 innings over four outings.
· Dan Taylor tossed 3.1 perfect innings of relief on Tuesday, lowering his ERA to a team best 0.77 this season.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Tonight's Lineup - May 4th at Dayton
Ender Inciarte - CF
Mike Freeman - 2B
Matt Helm - 3B
Yazy Arbelo - 1B
Raywilly Gomez - C
Chris Jarrett - RF
Ramon Castillo - DH
Bobby Stone - LF
Raul Navarro - SS
Bradin Hagens - P
Pregame interview is with Mark Haley. First pitch at 7:00 PM. Pregame coverage at 6:40 PM Eastern Time.
Mike Freeman - 2B
Matt Helm - 3B
Yazy Arbelo - 1B
Raywilly Gomez - C
Chris Jarrett - RF
Ramon Castillo - DH
Bobby Stone - LF
Raul Navarro - SS
Bradin Hagens - P
Pregame interview is with Mark Haley. First pitch at 7:00 PM. Pregame coverage at 6:40 PM Eastern Time.
From the Notes - May 4th
Silver Hawks Team Hitting: .232 – T-14th
Silver Hawks Team Pitching: 4.16 ERA – 13th
Dragons Team Hitting: .234 – 12th
Dragons Team Pitching: 3.56 ERA – 4th
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INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
Silver Hawks Team Pitching: 4.16 ERA – 13th
Dragons Team Hitting: .234 – 12th
Dragons Team Pitching: 3.56 ERA – 4th
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LAST GAME: For the second day in a row, the Silver Hawks gave up a lot of runs early and didn’t manage much offense to speak of in a 7-1 defeat to the Great Lakes Loons on Tuesday night. The Loons scored four in the first and three more in the second to put the loss on South Bend starter Patrick Schuster (LP, 0-2). Bryant Hernandez and Blake Dean had back-to-back homers to pace the Loons’ second inning attack. Garrett Gould (WP, 4-0) allowed just one run in his six innings on the hill to tie for the Midwest League lead in victories. Raul Navarro had the lone RBI for the Silver Hawks, who were held to just four hits in the game (two by Chris Jarrett).
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· After getting 9 runs and 16 hits on Sunday, the Silver Hawks managed just 2 runs and 8 hits combined on Monday and Tuesday.
· The Silver Hawks bullpen has allowed just two earned runs in the last 25.1 innings pitched.
· Only the Fort Wayne TinCaps (82 runs) have scored fewer runs than the Silver Hawks this season (86 for South Bend).
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INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
· Brian Budrow has not been scored on in his last 7.2 innings over four outings.
· Dan Taylor tossed 3.1 perfect innings of relief on Tuesday, lowering his ERA to a team best 0.77 this season.
· Chris Odegaard tossed 1.2 innings of scoreless relief yesterday, just hours after getting off of the plane from Visalia, CA.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Tonight's Lineup - May 3rd vs. Great Lakes
Freeman - 2B
Walters - DH
Arbelo - 1B
Helm - 3B
Jarrett - RF
Pimentel - C
Rodriguez - LF
Navarro - SS
Inciarte - CF
Schuster - P
Pregame interview with Raywilly Gomez. Pregame show is on the air. First pitch at 6:30 PM.
Walters - DH
Arbelo - 1B
Helm - 3B
Jarrett - RF
Pimentel - C
Rodriguez - LF
Navarro - SS
Inciarte - CF
Schuster - P
Pregame interview with Raywilly Gomez. Pregame show is on the air. First pitch at 6:30 PM.
Today's Roster Move
We start today with a roster move:
Joining the Silver Hawks from Visalia: RHP Chris Odegaard
Returning to Extended Spring Training: RHP Kable Hogben
My Commentary (as if you care): This is simply a numbers game. A player coming off the DL in Visalia means that someone had to move. Odegaard was struggling, but is a bit older, so they moved him down to South Bend instead of extended spring. Hogben just happens to be the odd man out of the Silver Hawks bullpen, mainly because he's the youngest reliever on the staff. In no way is this an indication of Hogben's ability, and we certainly expect to see him back with the team at some point this season.
Joining the Silver Hawks from Visalia: RHP Chris Odegaard
Returning to Extended Spring Training: RHP Kable Hogben
My Commentary (as if you care): This is simply a numbers game. A player coming off the DL in Visalia means that someone had to move. Odegaard was struggling, but is a bit older, so they moved him down to South Bend instead of extended spring. Hogben just happens to be the odd man out of the Silver Hawks bullpen, mainly because he's the youngest reliever on the staff. In no way is this an indication of Hogben's ability, and we certainly expect to see him back with the team at some point this season.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Tonight's Lineup - May 2nd vs. Great Lakes
Freeman - 2B
Walters - 3B
Helm - DH
Arbelo - 1B
Gomez - C
Jarrett - RF
Stone - LF
Navarro - SS
Inciarte - CF
Shields/Green - P (Piggyback)
Pregame interview with Loons broadcaster Brad Golder. First pitch at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. Pregame coverage starts at 6:10 PM Eastern.
Walters - 3B
Helm - DH
Arbelo - 1B
Gomez - C
Jarrett - RF
Stone - LF
Navarro - SS
Inciarte - CF
Shields/Green - P (Piggyback)
Pregame interview with Loons broadcaster Brad Golder. First pitch at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. Pregame coverage starts at 6:10 PM Eastern.
Make it 122!
A couple weeks back, I told you that Josh Collmenter became the 121st former South Bend White Sox/Silver Hawks player to make the Majors. Well, now we're up to 122.
About a week ago (April 26th), Evan Scribner debuted for the San Diego Padres. He tossed 2.0 scoreless innings in his debut, and has now added a second game. All total, he's at 3.0 innings with 1 run allowed, 3 K's, and 1 BB.
Scribner pitched for South Bend in 2007 and 2008.
About a week ago (April 26th), Evan Scribner debuted for the San Diego Padres. He tossed 2.0 scoreless innings in his debut, and has now added a second game. All total, he's at 3.0 innings with 1 run allowed, 3 K's, and 1 BB.
Scribner pitched for South Bend in 2007 and 2008.
From the Notes - May 2nd
Silver Hawks Team Hitting: .242 – 9th
Silver Hawks Team Pitching: 3.88 ERA – 9th
Loons Team Hitting: .262 – 3rd
Loons Team Pitching: 3.79 ERA – 5th
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Silver Hawks Team Pitching: 3.88 ERA – 9th
Loons Team Hitting: .262 – 3rd
Loons Team Pitching: 3.79 ERA – 5th
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LAST GAME: South Bend had both an early lead and a come-from-behind victory in Sunday’s back and forth 8-5 win over the Great Lakes Loons. Yazy Arbelo’s first inning homer gave the Hawks a 2-0 lead, but the Loons rallied for a four run fifth inning to take the lead. The Hawks answered with four in the sixth inning to take the lead back on the way to the 8-5 win. Zach Walters was 3-for-3 with 3 RBIs, Arbelo had 3 RBIs, and Matt Helm and Ender Inciarte added three hits apiece. Brian Budrow (WP, 2-0) got the win in relief with Blake Cooper (SV, 3) earning the save. Brant Stickel (LP, 0-2) suffered the loss, allowing four runs without recording an out.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________TEAM NOTES:
· The Silver Hawks have moved out of the basement in the Eastern Division for the first time since April 16th.
· The 16 hits on Sunday are the most for the Hawks since the team had 24 on April 10th.
· The Silver Hawks bullpen has allowed just one earned run in the last 13.2 innings pitched.
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INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
· Raywilly Gomez has a four game hitting streak, tied for the fourth longest on the team this season.
· Yazy Arbelo ranks T-2nd in the MWL with six home runs this season. He has homered in the last three games he’s played in.
· Brian Budrow has not been scored on in his last 7.2 innings over four outings.
· Ender Inciarte went 3-for-4 yesterday – his first game with the Silver Hawks in 2011.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Today's Lineup - May 1st vs. Great Lakes
Freeman - 2B
Walters - SS
Helm - 3B
Arbelo - 1B
Gomez - C
Castillo - DH
Jarrett - RF
Stone - LF
Inciarte - CF
Holmberg - P
Pregame interview with Mark Haley. First pitch at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
I'll catch up on the blog after the game or tomorrow with some more info about the roster move.
Walters - SS
Helm - 3B
Arbelo - 1B
Gomez - C
Castillo - DH
Jarrett - RF
Stone - LF
Inciarte - CF
Holmberg - P
Pregame interview with Mark Haley. First pitch at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
I'll catch up on the blog after the game or tomorrow with some more info about the roster move.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Today's Lineup - April 30th at Lake County
Way late on this:
Mike Freeman - 2B
Zach Walters - 3B
Matt Helm - DH
Yazy Arbelo - 1B
Raywilly Gomez - C
Chris Jarrett - RF
Bobby Stone - LF
Raul Navarro - SS
Roberto Rodriguez - CF
J.R. Bradley - P
No pregame interview. On the air in mere minutes. First pitch at 1:00 PM.
Mike Freeman - 2B
Zach Walters - 3B
Matt Helm - DH
Yazy Arbelo - 1B
Raywilly Gomez - C
Chris Jarrett - RF
Bobby Stone - LF
Raul Navarro - SS
Roberto Rodriguez - CF
J.R. Bradley - P
No pregame interview. On the air in mere minutes. First pitch at 1:00 PM.
Keon Broxton Promoted to Visalia
The internet at the hotel we were staying at has been out since 12 noon yesterday. As a media relations person, this is incredibly frustrating. As a blogger, it's downright impossible. We are at the stadium now and I feel like I'm human again now that I can get online.
That brings me to the headline of this post, which I would have put up yesterday if I had internet access. After last night's game, Keon Broxton was informed that he is heading to Visalia to fill in for the injured Adam Eaton. Broxton departed this morning from Ohio, and is no longer with the Silver Hawks.
No corresponding roster move has been made to this point, although I would imagine a new player is going to be added before tomorrow's game against the Loons. Wait and see.
That brings me to the headline of this post, which I would have put up yesterday if I had internet access. After last night's game, Keon Broxton was informed that he is heading to Visalia to fill in for the injured Adam Eaton. Broxton departed this morning from Ohio, and is no longer with the Silver Hawks.
No corresponding roster move has been made to this point, although I would imagine a new player is going to be added before tomorrow's game against the Loons. Wait and see.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Tonight's Lineup - April 29th at Lake County
Keon Broxton - CF
Mike Freeman - 2B
Zach Walters - DH
Matt Helm - 3B
Ramon Castillo - 1B
Raywilly Gomez - C
Chris Jarrett - RF
Bobby Stone - LF
Raul Navarro - SS
Bradin Hagens - P
Tonight's pregame interview is with Ramon Castillo. English is a second language for Ramon, and if you listen to the interview, you'll know immediately that it's his second language. At the same time, despite the accent, you can understand what he is saying and I feel that it's very important for me to talk to all the players throughout the year. I don't use a translator often, and I felt that we could get by without one for this interview.
Pregame show starts at 6:40 PM. First pitch at 7:00 PM Eastern Time.
Mike Freeman - 2B
Zach Walters - DH
Matt Helm - 3B
Ramon Castillo - 1B
Raywilly Gomez - C
Chris Jarrett - RF
Bobby Stone - LF
Raul Navarro - SS
Bradin Hagens - P
Tonight's pregame interview is with Ramon Castillo. English is a second language for Ramon, and if you listen to the interview, you'll know immediately that it's his second language. At the same time, despite the accent, you can understand what he is saying and I feel that it's very important for me to talk to all the players throughout the year. I don't use a translator often, and I felt that we could get by without one for this interview.
Pregame show starts at 6:40 PM. First pitch at 7:00 PM Eastern Time.
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