Link Report for Thurs. 9/6 -- Rattlers Playoff on TV; Helena Finale

[Jim Goulart]

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[Jim Goulart]

RHP Johnnie Lowe, the 27-year-old longtime White Sox farmhand who made his Brewer organization debut in 2012 and is still Milwaukee property for 2013, appeared in his first winter league game, in the Dominican. It was a rough introduction --

 

Aguilas Top of the 1st

 

Elian Herrera singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jordany Valdespin.

Juan Carlos Perez singles on a ground ball to shortstop Erick Aybar. Elian Herrera to 2nd.

Hector Luna singles on a line drive to left fielder Jordany Valdespin. Elian Herrera to 3rd. Juan Carlos Perez to 2nd.

With Wilin Rosario batting, wild pitch by Jenrry Mejia, Elian Herrera scores. Juan Carlos Perez to 3rd. Hector Luna to 2nd.

Wilin Rosario walks.

Manny Ramirez grounds into a force out, third baseman Juan Francisco to second baseman Anderson Hernandez. Juan Carlos Perez scores. Hector Luna to 3rd. Wilin Rosario out at 2nd. Manny Ramirez to 1st.

Miguel Tejada singles on a line drive to center fielder Leonys Martin. Hector Luna scores. Manny Ramirez to 2nd.

Efren Navarro grounds out softly to first baseman Ronny Paulino. Manny Ramirez to 3rd. Miguel Tejada to 2nd.

Juan Lagares walks.

Pitching Change: Johnnie Lowe replaces Jenrry Mejia.

Rafael Ynoa hits a grand slam (1) to right field. Manny Ramirez scores. Miguel Tejada scores. Juan Lagares scores.

Elian Herrera strikes out swinging.

 

Aguilas Top of the 2nd

 

Juan Carlos Perez grounds out, third baseman Juan Francisco to first baseman Ronny Paulino.

Hector Luna grounds out, shortstop Erick Aybar to first baseman Ronny Paulino.

Wilin Rosario singles on a ground ball to right fielder Engel Beltre.

Manny Ramirez singles on a line drive to center fielder Leonys Martin. Wilin Rosario advances to 3rd, on a fielding error by center fielder Leonys Martin.

Miguel Tejada walks. Manny Ramirez to 2nd.

Efren Navarro singles on a line drive to left fielder Jordany Valdespin. Wilin Rosario scores. Manny Ramirez scores. Miguel Tejada to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Freddy Dolsi replaces Johnnie Lowe.

Juan Lagares walks. Miguel Tejada to 3rd. Efren Navarro to 2nd.

Rafael Ynoa grounds out, second baseman Anderson Hernandez to first baseman Ronny Paulino.

 

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Also in the Dominican, RHP Frankie De La Cruz had a poor middle relief outing, allowing two inherited runners to score and allowing a run of his own -- like Lowe, he was greeted rudely.

 

Gigantes Bottom of the 6th

 

Ronny Gil grounds out, pitcher Omar Javier to first baseman Ed Rogers.

Alexi Casilla walks.

Wilson Valdez reaches on a force attempt, fielding error by third baseman Danny Richar. Alexi Casilla to 2nd.

Leury Garcia flies out to center fielder Eliezer Mesa.

Robinzon Diaz singles on a ground ball to left fielder Alfredo Marte. Alexi Casilla scores. Wilson Valdez to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Frankie De La Cruz replaces Omar Javier.

Moises Sierra homers (4) on a fly ball to left field. Wilson Valdez scores. Robinzon Diaz scores.

Marcell Ozuna flies out to center fielder Eliezer Mesa.

 

Gigantes Bottom of the 7th

 

Francisco Peguero flies out to right fielder Leandro Castro.

Rafael Fernandez called out on strikes.

Ronny Gil grounds out, shortstop Junior Lake to first baseman Ed Rogers.

 

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In Venezuela, 40-man roster RHP Arcenio Leon also had a less-than-perfect middle relief outing, although he did strand the bases loaded for his predecessor --

 

Caracas Top of the 5th

 

Carlos Rivero doubles (11) on a fly ball to left fielder Evan Gattis.

Franklin Gutierrez singles on a line drive to center fielder Gerardo Parra. Carlos Rivero to 3rd.

Ramon Cabrera singles on a ground ball to right fielder Darin Mastroianni. Carlos Rivero scores. Franklin Gutierrez to 2nd.

Ramon Cabrera out at 2nd, catcher Sandy Leon to shortstop Freddy Galvis. Franklin Gutierrez to 3rd.

Marwin Gonzalez strikes out swinging.

Pitching Change: Jesus Yepez replaces Dwayne Pollok.

Tony Campana walks.

Pitching Change: Yeiper Castillo replaces Jesus Yepez.

With Luis Rodriguez batting, Franklin Gutierrez steals (1) home. Tony Campana steals (4) 2nd base. Tony Campana advances to 3rd. Tony Campana advances to 3rd, on a missed catch error by shortstop Freddy Galvis.

Luis Rodriguez walks.

Josh Kroeger singles on a ground ball to right fielder Darin Mastroianni. Tony Campana scores. Luis Rodriguez to 3rd.

Jesus Guzman walks. Josh Kroeger to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Arcenio Leon replaces Yeiper Castillo.

Henry Wrigley strikes out swinging.

 

Caracas Top of the 6th

 

Ender Inciarte remains in the game as the center fielder.

Defensive switch from center field to right field for Gerardo Parra.

Carlos Rivero grounds out, second baseman Jose Flores to first baseman Ernesto Mejia.

Franklin Gutierrez flies out to right fielder Gerardo Parra in foul territory.

Ramon Cabrera homers (1) on a fly ball to right field.

Marwin Gonzalez flies out to right fielder Gerardo Parra.

 

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