PawSox starter Michael Bowden has had an exemplary 2009 season. But you couldn’t tell by his record.
Bowden (4-6) pitched another gem on Sunday, allowing only two runs on five hits in 6 2/3 innings as the PawSox fell to the Gwinnett Braves this afternoon 2-1. Bowden walked two and struck out four.
It was the PawSox offense that again let Bowden down, collecting only three hits off the Gwinnett pitching staff. Braves starter Jonny Venters (3-5) picked up the win, giving up one tun on two hits over six innings.
Pawtucket’s run came on an RBI double by Chris Carter in the top of the first.
The two teams close out their four game set tomorrow afternoon (2:05pm). Adam Mills (0-1, 22.50 ERA) will make his second start for the PawSox. He’ll oppose Jo-Jo Reyes (2.56) for the Braves.
BOX SCORE
PAWSOX REPORT
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090816&content_id=6456666&vkey=news_t533&fext=.jsp&sid=t533
Red Sox starter Tim Wakefield made a rehab start for the PawSox last night against the Gwinnett Braves. Although he kept Pawtucket in the game, the bullpen fell victim to a Braves assault, resulting in a 10-1 Gwinnett win.
Wakefield worked 3 2/3 innings, giving up two runs on three hits. He walked one and struck out three. He told reporters after his start that he is ready to return to Boston, possibly as early as this Friday against New York.
The Pawtucket bullpen could not solve the Braves offense. Randor Bierd relieved Wakefield and gave up five runs (four earned) in only 1 2/3 innings of work. Enrique Gonzalez and Javier Lopez surrendered a combined three runs in 2 2/3 innings on the mound.
The lone Pawtucket run came in the top of the fifth on a sacrifice fly by Jeff Bailey.
The series continues this afternoon (2:00 p.m.) as Michael Bowden (4-5, 3.23 ERA) throws for the PawSox. Jonny Venters (2-5, 6.09 ERA) goes for the Braves.
BOX SCORE
PAWSOX REPORT
PROJO REPORT
The Gwinnett Braves got off to a fast start, and despite a late rally by the PawSox, held on to earn a 7-6 win last night at Gwinnett Stadium.
This game was in the Braves’ control throughout, with the PawSox scoring five of their six runs in the last two innings. Jeff Bailey was the offensive star for Pawtucket, going 3 for 4 with a double, homer and four RBI’s. Charis Carter was 3 for 3 with two RBI’s.
The Braves began their assault early off PawSox starter Charlie Zink (5-13), scoring three runs in the first. Zink worked a total of 4 1/3 innings, giving up six runs on six hits. He walked one and struck out five.
Former Red Sox hurler John Halama (4-4) gave up only one run over six innings to pick-up the win.
Game two of the series is tonight (7:05 pm) Tim Wakefield will make a rehab start for the PawSox. He’ll face Todd Redmond (7-6, 4.19) ERA for the Braves.
BOX SCORE
PAWSOX REPORT
PROJO REPORT
The Pawtucket Red Sox fell behind early against the Charlotte Knights and could not recover, falling 5-3 last night at Knights Stadium. The Knights’ win earned the teams a split of their four game series.
PawSox starter Kris Johnson (3-13) took the loss, working 3 2/3 innings, giving up four runs on five hits. He walked three and struck out three. Rocky Cherry gave up the fifth Charlotte run.
2007 National League Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy worked three innings in a rehab start for the Knights. He gave up only one hit, striking out five.
All three Pawtucket runs came in the seventh inning on a two-run double by Dusty Brown and a RBI double by Angel Chavez.
Former PawSox infielder Keith Ginter collected three hits to lead the Knights.wSox
The PawSox head further south to begin a four game series with the Gwinnett Braves tonight (7:05pm). Charlie Zink (5-12, 5.69 ERA) throws for the PawSox. He’ll face lefty John Halama (3-4, 4.62 ERA) for the Braves.
BOX SCORE
PAWSOX REPORT
PROJO REPORT
The Charlotte Knights received a strong starting pitching performance from lefty Wes Whisler and came away with a 6-2 win over the PawSox last night at Knights Stadium.
Whisler (8-10) struggled in the first inning, giving up three walks and both Pawtucket runs. After the first, Whisler pitched seven additional scoreless innings, giving up only three hits.
The Knights scored five runs in the bottom of the first off Adam Mills (0-1), making his first Pawtucket start. The first six batters in the Charlotte line-up reached base on hits. Mills lasted only two innings, giving up nine hits, walking one and striking out no one.
Chris Carter had two of Pawtucket’s three hits. CF Migues Nigron had four hits for the Knights. 3B Josh Fields added three.
The two teams wrap uo their four game series tonight (7:15pm). Kris Johnson (3-12, 6.43 ERA) will start for the PawSox. He’ll be opposed by former National League Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy, making a rehab start with the Knights.
BOX SCORE
PAWSOX REPORT
PROJO REPORT
