Rochester and New Britain remain unbeaten. Evan Bigley and Miguel Sano each hit a grand slam. Jason Marquis pitches for the Rock Cats this afternoon.
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Minor Details: Games of 4/5
Twins affiliates were 2-2 to start the season. Drew Butera was a hero. Scott Baker faced only three batters.
Rock Cats Recap
Where they stand: New Britain is 18-13, third in the EL East, 1.5 games behind Reading.
Who’s hot: Evan Bigley is 12-30. For the season, he is .321/.371/.481 in 106 at-bats. Chris Parmelee is 14-36. For the season, he is .315/.384/.460 in 124 at-bats. Steve Hirschfeld has given up three runs on five hits and four walks in 12.2 innings (two starts). He is 2-0, 2.08, 0.84 WHIP with 22 strikeouts in 34.2 innings (six starts). Michael Tarsi has given up two runs (none earned) on six hits and five walks in nine innings (six appearances). He is 1-0, 1.80, 1.27 WHIP with 11 strikeouts in 15 innings (12 appearances).
Who’s cold: Mike Hollimon is 6-35. For the season, he is .162/.272/.263 in 99 at-bats. Mark Dolenc is 5-23. For the season, he is .217/.302/.265 in 83 at-bats. Deolis Guerra has surrendered 15 runs (13 earned) on 15 hits and three walks in 6.2 innings (two starts). He is 2-4, 11.57, 2.10 WHIP in 23.1 innings (six starts). Santos Arias has allowed 14 runs (nine earned) in 6.2 innings (four appearances). He is 1-0, 8.62, 2.30 WHIP in 15.2 innings (nine appearances, two starts).
Coming and going: Since last report, David Bromberg was placed on the disabled list with a broken right forearm, Daniel Osterbrock was promoted from Ft. Myers to New Britain, Chris Herrmann was promoted from Ft. Myers to New Britain, Steve Singleton was promoted from New Britain to Rochester, and Ray Chang was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.
Coming up next: The Rock Cats are at home for five games with Portland, have three on the road in Harrisburg, then come home again for four with New Hampshire and four with Binghamton.
Minor League Players of the Month: April
ROCHESTER
Position Player: Trevor Plouffe was .261/.333/.551 in 69 at-bats in April with five home runs. Honorable mention: Rene Tosoni hit .286/.389/.500 in 70 at-bats.
Pitcher: Kyle Gibson was 0-1, 3.15, 1.05 WHIP in 20 innings (four starts). He has struck out 21 and walked four. Honorable mention: Scott Diamond was 1-1, 3.48, 1.16 WHIP in 20.2 innings (four starts). He has struck out 16 and walked nine.
NEW BRITAIN
Position Player: Yangervis Solarte was .359/.367/.577 in 78 at-bats. Honorable mention: Chris Parmelee is .273/.378/.442 in 77 at-bats.
Pitcher: Cole DeVries is 0-0, 0.00, 0.27 WHIP in April in 14.2 innings (seven appearances). He had four saves, walked one, and struck out 21. Honorable mention: Steve Hirschfeld is 1-0, 2.05, 0.91 WHIP in 22 innings (four starts). He has walked five and struck out 18.
FT. MYERS
Position Player: Brian Dozier is .312/.443/.455 in 77 at-bats in April. Honorable mention: Danny Rams is .338/.408/.500 in 68 at-bats.
Pitcher: Kane Holbrooks is 0-4, 2.43, 1.11 WHIP in 29.2 innings (five starts). He has walked six and struck out nine. Honorable mention: Daniel Osterbrock is 2-0, 2.95, 1.15 WHIP in 18.1 innings (three starts, one relief appearance). He has walked two and struck out nine.
BELOIT
Position Player: Danny Ortiz is .377/.429/.768 with six home runs in 69 at-bats in April. Honorable mention: Oswaldo Arcia is .352/.420/.704 with five home runs in 71 at-bats.
Pitcher: Logan Darnell is 1-1, 2.78, 0.66 WHIP in 22.2 innings (four starts). He has walked three and struck out 16. Honorable mention: Blayne Weller is 2-0, 0.00, 1.40 WHIP in 14.1 innings (seven appearances). He has walked six and struck out twelve.
Rock Cats Recap
Where they stand: New Britain is 9-6, tied for second in the EL East, 1.5 games behind Reading.
Who’s hot: Joe Benson is 6-15 with three doubles and a home run. For the season, he is .379/.446/.638 in 58 at-bats. Yangervis Solarte is 7-18 with a double and a home run. For the season, he is .341/.357/.512 in 59 at-bats. Cole DeVries is 0-0, 0.00, 0.24 WHIP in 12.1 innings with 18 strikeouts in five appearances. Steve Hirschfeld is 1-0, 2.40, 1.00 WHIP in 15 innings with 11 strikeouts in three starts.
Who’s cold: Mike Hollimon is 2-16. For the season, he is .071/.170/.043 in 42 at-bats. Chris Parmelee is 3-17. For the season, he is .290/.323/.500 in 62 at-bats. Spencer Steedley is 0-1, 8.53, 2.37 WHIP in 6.1 innings (five appearances). He has struck out eight. Deolis Guerra is 2-1, 5.54, 1.46 WHIP in 13 innings (three starts). He has struck out eight.
Transactions: None.
What’s next: The Rock Cats have three more games in New Hampshire. They then come home for three against Harrisburg and four against Richmond.
Rock Cats Recap
Where they stand: New Britain is 7-4, second in the EL East, a half game behind Reading.
Who’s hot: Joe Benson is hitting .372/.426/.581 in 43 at-bats. Chris Parmelee is hitting .333/.362/.511 in 45 at-bats. Cole DeVries is 0-0, 0.00, striking out ten and allowing just two hits and no walks in 7.1 innings (three appearances). Steve Hirschfeld is 1-0, 0.82, allowing five hits and two walks in eleven innings (two starts).
Who’s cold: Mike Hollimon is 1-for-26, giving him a line of .038/.167/.154 (his hit was a home run). Allan de San Miguel is batting .167/.231/.250 in 24 at-bats. Brett Jacobson has allowed five runs on five hits and three walks in five innings (three appearances). Spencer Steedley is 0-1, 7.49, 1.94 WHIP in 5.2 innings (four appearances). He has struck out eight.
Transactions: Daniel Rohlfing was promoted from Ft. Myers to New Britain. Danny Lehmann was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.
What’s next: The Rock Cats have two more home games with New Hampshire. They then go on the road for three in Portland, have an off day Sunday, and then have four in New Hampshire.