What a wild game tonight! Combined 15 runs on 25 hits and 3 errors led to a barn burner with the IronPigs coming out on top by a final score of 8 to 7.
For the hitters, Brandon Moss “Hogg” led the team by going 3 for 5 with 2 doubles, 2 RBI and the go ahead home run in the bottom of the 8th.
Pitching wise was a different story. Starter Nate Bump went only 2 innings and left while warming up in the 3rd with what looked like a hamstring (or something in that area) injury. In fact, Bump noticeably pulled up after covering first on a Daniel Dorn ground ball fielded by Josh Barfield for the 2nd out of the 2nd inning. No status on him heard tonight.
For the others.. boy what a day for transactions in moves that seemed to decimate the IronPig’s starting rotation.
First, Bump pulls up lame tonight.
Then it’s announced that the leading vote getter for starting pitcher in the IL All Star team had opted out and signed a Major League contract with the NY Yankees.. I have mixed feelings on this. I am really bummed to see our best starter leaving but very happy for Brian Gordon and his family. In 15 seasons in baseball, Gordon has only been to the show once before (2008 with Texas appearing in 3 games for 4 innings). Congratulations Brian and I wish the best of luck to succeed!
Then, more bad news came around. Confirmed early in the game by the IronPig’s media department, Shoeless Eddie Bonine will soon undergo Tommy John surgery. He won’t be back anytime soon if ever.
Add in Belliard’s retirement. I think it’s respectable when a player hangs up his hat after a long career. Going out while still capable is an honorable thing and gives the next generation an opportunity to play. Good luck Belliard and best of luck in the future.
Tonight would not be complete without congratulations to Pete Orr and his family. Orr was a late scratch from the lineup to attend the birth of his child.
So with all that said I will sign off for the night. The Pigs head to tour the Baseball Hall of Fame with their manager tomorrow and I’m going bowling.
OinK!
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“In fact, Bump noticeably pulled up after covering first on a Daniel Dorn ground ball fielded by Josh Barfield for the 2nd out of the 2nd inning. No status on him heard tonight.”
He’s not sure if it’s a strain or a pull. He’s got a noticeable limp and clearly it is bothering him.
More will be found out on Wednesday.
Just noticed former IronPig Jason Donald was demoted from AAA to AA, being sent down to Akron.
I wish Brian Gordon good luck as well. I have no love for the Yankees whatsoever, but regardless of the team it was an opportunity he could not pass up. Even if the Phillies told him they had plans for him later in the season–the Yankees offered him a 25-man spot NOW and a chance to START on THURSDAY. Can’t pass that one up. Thanks for everything Brian.
Add Ronnie Belliard to the long list of players that I’ve been wrong about. He came in late and played well, and generally seemed to hustle and give his all for this AAA team despite his MLB resume. No hard feelings, and when it’s time, it’s time. (could have hung on until Frandsen gets back? nah, it’s OK)
Congratulations to the Orr family. I hope everyone is happy and healthy this day.
Now we get to see who can come to help us out. Edell? Hyatt? Does Carp have to go back to being a starter? (I hope not; I think he’s really doing well in his current role and that’s probably his best ticket to The Show.) Do we get another infielder until Frandsen comes back? Rizzotti? Overbeck? –we’ve got enough 1B, but if Larish has to b/u Orr at third and Bozied is the every day 1B… Of course, Mayberry can play 1B as well. Could Kendrick come down if Worley’s going up? Does he have options?
So many questions. It’s cool though. Hopefully fun to watch.