Month: May 2009

5/9 Minor League Report! BOWMAN, PELLOT, DOYLE, Ratliff!

Buffalo 1, Norfolk 5 Kyle Snyder got tagged with the loss, giving up just an UER over 4 innings (thanks to a Jose Coronado error). Carlos Muniz continues to be very subpar in relief for the Bisons, he’s now given up 7 earned runs in his last 3 innings, and has a 7.62 era on the season. The Bisons offense managed just 6 hits and 1 walk, and were a putrid, pathetic 0 for 13 with RISP,...

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Stephen Strasburg Hurls 17 Strikeout, No Hitter!

Stephen Strasburg continues his phenomenal season seemingly outdoing himself every time he takes the mound. The latest feather in his cap? How about a no-hitter with 17  strikeouts! While facing a pretty solid Air Force lineup, Strasburg hurled first no-hitter of his career on Friday night as the Aztecs won 5-0 in front of a packed stadium. Strasburg allowed just two baserunners all night, both...

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Jerry Manuel Suspended – What A Joke!

Mets manager Jerry Manuel was suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount for “his aggressive arguing and inappropriate contact” with umpire Bill Welke during Thursday’s game against the Phillies. Manuel will serve his suspension Saturday afternoon against the Pirates. Bench coach Sandy Alomar, will manage today’s game. The worst part of this is that Manuel was...

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Calling All Cars, Be On The Lookout For Brian Stokes

Brian Stokes has been missing since April 28th and none seems to know why he hasn’t been seen in a game since then. When last seen, Stokes was wearing his home uniform and had tossed 1.2 scoreless innings against the Marlins. He can easily be identified by his 0.00 ERA. Stokes is known to brandish a 98 MPH heater in his arsenal so consider him armed and dangerous. He asn’t been...

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Niese Impresses In Mets 7-3 Win Over The Bucs

Game Summary Making his first start of the year for the Mets, Jonathon Niese exceeded everyones expectations and pitched a solid game against the Pirates, holding them to just two runs. The Mets rallied in the eight inning to break a 2-2 deadlock and beat the Bucs 7-3. It was the fifth straight win for the Mets who remain a half game out of first place.  Mets Pitching Jonathon Niese earned...

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