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B-Mets Game Notes: vs. New Britain Rock Cats

Published on May 7, 2012 under Eastern League (EL1)
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BINGHAMTON METS 2012 GAME NOTES

Binghamton Mets (14-15) vs.

New Britain Rock Cats (18-12)

Double-A Affiliate of the Minnesota Twins

LHP Mark Cohoon (2-3, 2.48) vs. LHP Andrew Albers (1-0, 4.35)

Game #30 - Monday, May 7, 2012

NYSEG Stadium - Binghamton, NY - 6:35 PM

LAST GAME: Josh Rodriguez singled to right field in the bottom of the ninth inning to bring home Pedro Zapata with the game-winning run in Binghamton's 2-1 walk-off win over the Harrisburg Senators yesterday at NYSEG Stadium. It was Binghamton's first walk-off victory of the season. Rodriguez's single was the B-Mets first hit with a runner in scoring position after going 0-for-11 to start the game. Armando Rodriguez tossed two scoreless innings to earn his first win while Greg Peavey allowed just on unearned run in a season-high 7.0 innings in the no-decision. Harrisburg scored their only run on a throwing error by catcher Juan Centeno in the fourth. The B-Mets scored their first run in the fifth on an error by catcher Sandy Leon.

STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP: LHP Mark Cohoon (2-3, 2.48) makes his sixth start of the season. The lefty comes off a loss to the Akron Aeros in his last start on May 2. He allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits over five innings in a game the B-Mets lost 3-1. Cohoon has factored into the decision in each of his first five starts. The Texas native started last season with the B-Mets. He went 1-3 with a 3.81 ERA in nine starts before being promoted to Buffalo (AAA) in late May. In 18 starts in the International League, Cohoon went 4-11 and compiled a 6.11 ERA. A 12th-round pick in the June 2008 draft by the Mets, the southpaw is in his fifth season of pro baseball. It's his third year with the B-Mets.

LHP Andrew Albers (1-0, 4.35) makes his sixth start and seventh appearance on the mound this season. He gave up four runs on seven hits over five innings in a no-decision in his last start against the Harrisburg Senators on May 2. Albers' season debut came in relief on April 7 before he was added into the rotation. The southpaw signed with the Minnesota Twins as a minor league free agent in March 2011 after pitching for the Quebec Capitales of the Can-Am League in 2010. Originally drafted by the Padres in 2008, he was released after the 2009 season after injuring his left elbow. As a member of the Canadian National team, he won a bronze medal at the 2011 Baseball World Cup and gold at the 2011 Pan American Games.

WALK-OFF WINNERS: Yesterday was Binghamton's first walk-off win since August 27, 2011 when Reese Havens launched a pinch-hit home run in the 12th inning against the Altoona Curve. It was also the B-Mets first one-run win since April 7.

SUNDAY FUNDAY: With their walk-off win yesterday, the B-Mets are now 4-0 on Sundays. It is one of two days of the week that they have a winning record: (Thursday: 3-2).

RODRIGUEZ JUMPSTART: Before his walk-off single yesterday, Josh Rodriguezhad just two hits in his previous 33 at bats (.061). After kicking his average to .377 on April 26 with a nine-game hitting, streak, he has seen his average dip to .280.

EASTERN LEAGUE LEADER BOARD: Josh Rodriguez leads the league with 20 walks while Matt den Dekker ranks third with 10 doubles. Pedro Zapata is tied for the league lead with three triples, while Binghamton leads the league as a team with 12 three-baggers.

CAN'T STOP NAVARRO: Over his last seven games, B-Mets infielder Oswaldo Navarro is hitting .400 (9-for-22). In his last four games he is hitting .700 (7-for-10).

CAMPBELL ROLLING: Since getting reactivated from the DL on April 22, Eric Campbell has hit .364 with a pair of doubles.

AGAINST NEW BRITAIN: The B-Mets went 8-6 against the Rock Cats last season, including a 3-3 mark at NYSEG Stadium. All-time the B-Mets have a 190-151 advantage. Binghamton has gone 156-127 versus the Rock Cats as a Twins affiliate (1997-Present). Binghamton has won 100 games against New Britain at home overall.

NEXT GAME PREVIEW: The B-Mets continue their series against the Rock Cats tomorrow night at 6:35 PM. RHP Collin McHugh goes for his fifth win against RHP Steve Hirschfeld.

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