Minor League Thread

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Dayton won 2-1
Box score

Griffin went 1-4 with a double, run and 2 K
Bruce went 0-4 with 2 K
Szymanski went 0-3 with 3 K
Mosby went 1-3 with a solo HR in the 7th
Fisher with the win going 6.1 inn, 3 hits, 0 runs, 1 BB, 9 K

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Update on Gardner and Pauley in John Fay's Notebook

Richie Gardner and Thomas Pauly were the No. 3- and No. 6-rated prospects by Baseball America going into last season. If you've checked this year's minor-league stats, you'll see they are nowhere to be found.

The two right-handers are coming off shoulder surgery and rehabbing at extended spring training.

"Richie is about two weeks from throwing off the mound," said Johnny Almaraz, the Reds' director of player development/international operations. "Pauly is a little behind him, probably a month away."

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Article from DDN about Fisher's performance

Dragons' pitching shows plenty of promise in 2-1 victory
Carlos Fisher, an 11th-round draft pick, has second straight scoreless outing.
By Marc Katz
Staff Writer

DAYTON | Suddenly, what has been a pitcher-poor Reds organization looks to be top-heavy — in pitchers.

At least that was the impression left by two excellently pitched games by the Dayton Dragons the last two days, topped by right-hander Carlos Fisher's gem Sunday afternoon at Fifth Third Field.

Fisher produced the longest Dragons' outing of the season, going an out and three batters into the seventh inning, of what became a 2-1 Dayton victory over Kane County in a Class A Midwest League game.

Not only was Fisher excellent — three singles, one walk and nine strikeouts — Blake Hendley, just in from Sarasota, closed out the game allowing only one run, that scoring on a ground out.

For Fisher — an 11th-round pick from last summer's free-agent draft — it was a second straight scoreless outing.

He went six innings at Quad City five days before, also earning the victory.

"I'm just getting comfortable," Fisher said. He had allowed nine runs in 91/3 innings over his first two starts.

"And the weather is better, too," he said.

If the weather is warmer, the Dragons are hot. Not only did they win their second straight game, but they have five victories over their last seven games. Much of it is due to the pitching, which has allowed 18 runs over the seven games.

"Our starters are real strong," Fisher said. "Every guy is quality. From what I've seen around the league, we're as good as any team."

Pitching at Billings, Mont., last year, Fisher was stuck in the tandem pitching rotation, throwing from the bullpen every other game and being held to 75 pitches as a starter.

As an everyday starter and without the hard pitch count, it's easier, he said.

"In the back of your mind, you want a chance to get the win," Fisher said.

Dragons tales

Unable to get a backup catcher in time for the game, it was decided to wait to see how long Craig Tatum would be out with a slight concussion from Saturday. If he's okay, he'll be available tonight. ... For the second straight game, the Dragons used only two pitchers. ... At 2:26, it was also the shortest game of the season so far.

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Louisville lost 7-0
Box score

Denorfia went 2-4
May got the loss going 5.1 inn, 7 hits, 5 runs, 1 BB, 6 K
Wags pitched another 1.2 inn, 2 hits, 2 runs, 0 BB, 2 K, 1 HR

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Chattanooga lost 3-0
Box score

Votto went 1-4 with a double and 2 K
Perez went 1-4
Guevara, 2 IP, 0 hits, 0 BB, 3 K. His season line, 0-1, 1.46 ERA, 8 G, 12.1 IP, 5 hits, 2 runs, 1 BB, 18 K

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Sarasota lost 8-6
Box score

Strait went 2-5 with 2 doubles, 2 RBI, 2 runs
Piepkorn went 2-5 with run, RBI and K
Alvarado got the loss going 3 inn, 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 BB, 4 K

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Dayton won 7-4
Box score

Griffin went 2-5 with 2 runs, 2 RBI and a K
Bruce went 0-4 with a RBI and K
Ward with the win going 5 inn, 6 hits, 4 runs, 3 earned, 1 BB, 6 K

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Louisville won 8-6
Box score

Denorfia went 2-3 with a double, 2 run HR and 2 BB
Snyder went 3-4 with 2 doubles, 2 run HR and 2 runs
Shearn with the win going 2.2 inn, 3 hits, 0 runs, 1 BB, 4 K
Burns, 2.1 IP, 0 hits, 0 BB, 2 K

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Chattanooga won 3-2
Box score

Votto went 0-2 with a RBI and BB
Perez went 2-3 with a RBI
Dumatrait with the win going 5 inn, 7 hits, 1 run, 1 BB, 2 K

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Sarasota won 6-5
Box score

Piepkorn went 1-4 with a double, run, 2 RBI and a K
Purdom went 2-3 with a 3 run HR and a K
Vazquez with the win going 5.1 inn, 5 hits, 3 runs, 1 BB, 6 K

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Dayton won 4-1
Box score

Griffin went 1-4 with a K
Szymanski went 1-2 with a run and 2 BB
Cueto, impressive win going 5 inn, 3 hits, 0 runs, 0 BB, 8 K

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Louisville lost 3-0
Box score

Denorfia went 2-4 with a K
Hall with the loss, 5 IP, 8 hits, 3 runs, 1 earned, 3 BB, 2 K
Wags, 1.2 IP, 0 hits, 1 BB, 2 K

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Chattanooga was postponed due to rain. Sarasota won 20-2. They scored in every inning but the 2nd. I could type up half the offense but instead I provide just the box for you to check out.

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Dayton lost 6-4
Box score

Griffin went 2-4 with a RBI and K
Janish went 1-3 with a run, BB and K
Bruce went 0-3 with a run, BB and K
Szymanski went 1-4 with a triple, 2 RBI and a K

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wow, Janish is hitting .356 on the season! Thats impressive for him.

Thanks for the updates volzok! +rep