PawSox Bats Quieted by Chiefs 4-1

The Pawtucket Red Sox offense was limited to 8 singles, and they hit into three double plays, falling to the Syracuse Chiefs, 4-1 last night in Syracuse.

The PawSox lone run came in the top of the third on a RBI single by Sean Danielson.  Danielson, Chris Carter, and Gil Velazquez each had two hits to lead the PawSox.

Chiefs third baseman Cory Castro drove in a pair of runs while RF Jorge Padilla had two hits for Syracuse.

Kris Johnson (1-2) took the loss for the PawSox.  He gave up all four runs in 4 2/3 innings of work.  He gave up five hits walking three and striking out six.  Daniel Bard again had an impressive relief appearance, working two innings, giving up one hit while striking out four.  He lowered his ERA to 1.42.

Syracuse starter Michael O’Connor (1-0) picked up the win for the Chiefs.

The PawSox return home tonight to begin an eight game home stand with four against the Gwinnett Braves.  Charlie Zink (0-2, 4.96 ERA) throws for the PawSox.  He’ll be opposed by Braves top pitching prospect Tommy Hanson (0-3, 2.18 ERA).

I plan to be at tonight’s game and will provide updates throughout.

NOTES:  PawSox starter Michael Bowden returned to the PawSox yesterday after his brief relief appearnce with Boston last Sunday against the Yankees.  Bowden is expected to start game two of the series against the braves on Friday.  To make room for Bowden RP Robert Coello was sent to Single A Salem.