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August 15, 2013 · 12:04 pm

Cloyd Deals; Pigs Fly

“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me BACK IN!”

– The Godfather, Part 3

Hi, My name’s Kram, and I’ve got an IronPigs problem…

<<HI KRAM!>>

I’ve been ready to check out on this IronPigs team a couple times over the past month. It’s easier when I’m not at the park–and better for me emotionally if I’m not living and dying with my minor league team. After winning three out of four (and it should have been four of four) in Gwinnett and with the return home, I talked myself back into it. Last night stoked the fire. I’ve only got one good arm, but I’ve managed to pull myself back onto the bandwagon.

About Last Night

Tyler Cloyd, dealing last night.
Photo courtesy Cheryl Pursell

Tyler Cloyd was the story in the 4-1 ‘Pigs win. Complete game. Only three hits. Only one walk. Only one run. 116 pitches. 80 strikes. 7 strikeouts. And a key bunt, to boot. With John Lannan’s injury last night in Philly (knee, probably out for the year) it was easy to connect the dots and put Tyler back on the Phillies in five days. We’ll see, of course. But if this is the last of Tyler Cloyd at Coca Cola Park, let me be the first to say, “It’s been a great ride. Thank you. And, best of luck.” And if he remains, then it feels really good to have him anchor the rotation for the stretch run. He’s a class act. He’s overcome the adversity he faced earlier this season, and returned to form–or better. I’m happy to call myself a fan of his.

Pete Orr–another class act–played a key role in the win as well. He had several nice plays at 2B, and a key “hustle” double which lead to a run. Here’s an excellent piece by our friend Chuck Hixson at PhillyBaseballInsider.com (follow him on Twitter at: @PHLBaseballNsdr): http://phillybaseballinsider.com/?p=942

He talks about Pete Orr and Tyler Cloyd, trying to get back to the Big Leagues.

The Halladay start with GCL Phillies tonight is interesting too, for it may mean he takes Lannan’s spot on Tuesday versus Colorado, rather than Cloyd. Or, it may mean a rehab with us on Tuesday. We’ll see. God forbid, no setbacks.

Tonight, Tonight, Tonight

David Buchanan’s Coca Cola Park debut. The 24yo Right Hander has been nothing short of excellent in his first two AAA starts. First he shut down Scranton in Moosic, then he continued it on the road in Gwinnett. He’s now 2-0 with a 1.29 ERA in AAA. I look forward to seeing him pitch tonight!

On Tap:

Horn and Bell staff will be out in force at tomorrow’s game with some special coverage. Stay tuned. A couple of us may also make the run up to Moosic for Saturday’s game. I’ve still got a post on the way from our last trip up there. Go Pigs!

See you at the park,

Kram209

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photo (c) Cheryl Pursell

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May 3, 2013 · 11:49 pm

Welcome Back Cloyd-er!

Tyler Cloyd pitched a gem tonight against one of the hottest AAA teams in the land. Photo (c) Cheryl Pursell

The Tyler Cloyd we’ve come to know and love as a dominant pitcher for the IronPigs returned tonight, much to the chagrin of the AAA-leading Indians. He scattered four hits over eight quick innings with zero walks. His ten strikeouts tied his career high. Only a Matt Hague solo home-run to the lawn spoiled the potential shut-out. Justin De Fratus worked an efficient ninth to close things down on a dominant win at Coca Cola park this evening in front of 9,411.

Castro, Photo (c) Cheryl Pursell

IronPigs scoring came courtesy of an all-around team effort, aggressive base running, and outstanding performances by the Dictator and the J-Train. Leandro Castro and Jermaine Mitchell caused all kind of havoc for the first-place Indians. Castro went 2/3 with a 2B, 2 RBI and a run scored, while JMitch went 2/4 plus reached on an error and a BB. He had a 3B (almost tried for an inside-the-park), and RBI, and scored twice. That’s the kind of set-up you need out of that lead-off spot!

The J-Trane on Track! Safe at Second!
(c) Cheryl Pursell

…and safe at home too!
(c) Cheryl Pursell

And speaking of lead-off hitters, word from Twitter as of this writing, had Tyson Gillies headed to New Hampshire to join the AA Reading Fightin Phils to make room for catcher Humberto Quintero who accepted his assignment to AAA and will report to the IronPigs tomorrow. We wish Tyson well as he continues to work on his new batting stance and swing. In fact, we saw him working with roving hitting instructor and Iron Pig Emeritus Andy Tracy yesterday during batting practice. In addition to the extra work, Tyson still found time to talk with us on camera about grilling with his roommates and finding sushi on the road trips. Look for video and audio from that interview in upcoming posts.

Jordy Mercer, who broke our back with a three-run double last night, was called up to the Pirates today and similarly helped defeat the Washington Nationals. Good for him! In other Pirate news, top pitching prospect and former #1 overall draft pick Gerrit Cole will start against the ‘Pigs tomorrow night at Coca Cola Park. He’s similarly young and talented as our roster, and it should be fun to watch. Rehab-ing Major League-er Charlie Morton was throwing hard tonight for the Indians, but didn’t have the control necessary to keep the ‘Pigs in check, despite not giving up a hit. He threw 49 pitches over three innings giving up a run and two BB with one K. On Sunday, the ‘Pigs should see another rehabbing MLBer, Francisco Liriano (again). That will be interesting as well because the ‘Pigs saw him in Indy on the recent road trip. I will be curious to see how our young hitters adjust, seeing him a second time (and, as somewhat of a Pirates fan myself, Liriano’s ability to adjust, as well.)

We welcome back Tom Cochran, as well, who will start for the ‘Pigs tomorrow night. Some say Life is a Highway, but I think he can beat Gerrit Cole. Then again, I might be some kind of lunatic. Lunantic Fringe, that is: