The International League has announced its All-Star roster for the Triple-A All-Star game to be held July 15th in Portland, OR…and two PawSox pitchers have been named to the squad.
Starter Clay Buchholz was the leading vote getter in the fans balloting for the game. He has had a fantastic season to date, earning a 5-1 record with a 1.90 ERA in 13 starts.
PawSox closer Fernando Cabrera was also elected to the IL team, bringing his perfect 16 for 16 record in save situations to the game. Cabrera has a 0-1 record with a 1.03 ERA in 27 appearances.
I am back from my vacation and ready to follow the PawSox over the final 2+ months of the season.
A few thoughts on the team just past the halfway point…
It amazes me that the PawSox are still contending despite their poor offensive numbers. Pawtucket is last in the IL in hitting (.235) and next to last in runs scored (264, Buffalo is last).
Conversely, the PawSox are successful based on their continued stellar work on the mound. Pawtucket is third in team ERA (3.49) and second in hits allowed (603).
It will be intersting to see if the PawSox can ride their pitching prowess to a playoff berth.
The PawSox can make up some ground on first place Scranton as the two teams begin a five-game split series beginning tomorrow night. The first two games will be at McCoy with the next three in Scranton. We may learn much more about the immediate future of this team based on the outcome of these five games.
As of this post, I am officially on vacation. It gives me a chance to recharge the batteries and enjoy some quality time with my family.
I will be separated from e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, and all my other tehnological tethers until the end of the month. You should too. See you all then! Thanks for your support!
Charlotte Knights pitcher Carlos Torres is credited with throwing a perfect game in the Knights 5-0 win over the Pawtucket Red Sox last night at McCoy in a game shortened to five innings due to rain. The win earned Charlotte a split of the four game series. Torres is the first International League pitcher to throw a five inning perfect game.
Torres (5-4) struck out five in retiring all 15 batters he faced.
The Knights scored all five runs off PawSox starter Charlie Zink (4-6) in the top of the fifth on a Keith Ginter bases loaded walk and a grand slam by Josh Kroeger.
The PawSox hit the road to begin a four game series tonight (7:05 pm) with the Durham Bulls in North Carolina. Michael Bowden (3-3, 2.48 ERA)will pitch for Pawtucket. He’ll be opposed by Wade Davis (6-4, 3.17 ERA) for the Bulls.
Here is a second video featuring PawSox radio broadcasters Dan Hoard and Steve Hyder. This clip gets the guy’s opinions on minor league travel as well as thier best Triple A ballparks, other than McCoy of course…
The International League has announced its All-Star roster for the Triple-A All-Star game to be held July 15th in Portland, OR…and two PawSox pitchers have been named to the squad.
PawSox closer Fernando Cabrera was also elected to the IL team, bringing his perfect 16 for 16 record in save situations to the game. Cabrera has a 0-1 record with a 1.03 ERA in 27 appearances.
As of this post, I am officially on vacation. It gives me a chance to recharge the batteries and enjoy some quality time with my family.
