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Blue Rocks Game Notes for July 19

Published on July 19, 2009 under Carolina League (CarL1)
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Wilmington Blue Rocks (49-42, 11-11) Carolina League vs. Frederick Keys (42-49, 11-11) Carolina League

Game No. 92 -- Home Game No. 46 -- Frawley Stadium -- Sunday, July 19, 2009 -- 1:35 p.m.

ROCKS LOCKDOWN KEYS:The Blue Rocks recent dominance of the Frederick Keys continued on Saturday as the Blue Crew swept a doubleheader from its division rival at Frawley Stadium. The Rocks won game one, 3-1, and took the nightcap, 5-0. For the season, Wilmington has now taken seven of 11 from the Keys, including five victories in the teams' past six encounters.

DOUBLE-D:Danny Duffy (7-3) tossed a masterpiece in the opener, allowing only a single unearned run on two hits over seven innings for his first career complete game. He retired the last 14 batters he faced. Derrick Robinsonopened the bottom of the first with a bunt single and moved into scoring position by stealing second. Johnny Giavotellafollowed with a walk. Two batters later, Clint Robinsondrew a free pass to load the bases for Paulo Orlandowho got an RBI the hard way, as he was hit by a pitch to bring home Derrick Robinson. After Frederick answered with a score in the top of the third to tie the game, Wilmington put it away in the home fourth. Chase Fontaineled off the inning with his first home run in a Blue Rocks uniform, and Orlando added an RBIgroundout.

BROOM CREW:In game two, the Rocks hung a pair on the Keys in the opening inning thanks to a Derrick Robinson single and steal, a Mike Moustakaswalk, a Clint Robinson RBI single, and a run-scoring double by Orlando. In the third, the Blue Crew added three more tallies largely thanks to Frederick right fielder Billy Rowell. The South Jersey native misplayed a fly balls that allowed Giavotella to reach safely. After Clint Robinson and Orlando added singles, and JamarWalton hit into an RBI fielder's choice, Rowell made his second, and most costly mistake, misplaying a fly ball from Anthony Seratelliinto a two-run triple. That was more than enough offense for starter Alex Caldera (3-7), who tossed six scoreless innings, yielding only four hits, and walking just one. Chris Chavez did not surrender a run in the seventh to preserve the Rocks' 10th shutout of 2009.

UP & DOWN:Wilmington failed to manage a single hit in 11 tries with men at second and/or third in the opener, but went 4-for-9 in the nightcap. Over its last six games, Wilmington is 10-for-54 with runners in scoring position.

HOT ROCKS:Anthony Seratelli's big hit in game two was his only knock of the night. The shortstop has hits in 13 of his last 15 contests. Derrick Robinsonstole three bases in the doubleheader. Each theft he recorded eventually resulted in a run scored by the center fielder. Since losing five consecutive starts, Alex Calderais now 2-0 with a 2.50 ERAover his last three outings. After losing 11 of 14 at Frawley, the Rocks have won their last three homes games, outscoring foes 10-2.

MOOSE TRACKS:Despite the wins, Mike Moustakascontinues to struggle at the plate. The Rocks' third baseman is 0-for-18 over his last five games, lowering his batting average to .254, his worst mark since April 17.

DOUBLE TROUBLE:With its second doubleheader sweep of the season, Wilmington evened its record in doubleheader games at 8-8. The last time the Blue Crew took both ends of a twin-billing was June 7 against the Lynchburg Hillcats.

EVEN STEVEN:The victories pulled the Rocks into a second place tie in the CL North with Frederick. The Rocks and Keys now sit 3.5 games back of the P-Nats.

ROSTER RUMBLINGS:The Royals have made another alteration to Wilmington's roster, sending utility infielder Antonio Jimenezback to Low-A Burlington. He hit .087 (2-for-23) with one walk and six strikeouts in eight games. The Blue Rocks have 24 active players, one short of the league limit. FRE:RHPSean Gleason (1-3, 4.04)

SUPER MARIO: Since being named CLPitcher of the Week on June 15, Mario Santiagohas lost five of his last six starts including four straight at home where he is 1-6, 4.53. Selected in the 16th round of the 2005 draft, the Puerto Rico native started the year 0-2 with a 10.57 ERAthrough two starts, but has gone 4-8, 3.70 in 15 nods since. No Rock receives less run support (2.8/g), including 14R over his last 7GS. He settled for a no-decision and team victory in his lone prior start against Frederick this season on May 28 (7.0 IP, 6H, 2R, 2BB, 2K) He is tied for the third-most losses in MiLB. Former Saint Mary's Gael Sean Gleason began the year with Frederick, appearing in two games (one start) before a promotion to Double-ABowie. There he struggled overall, going 3-5 with a 5.96 ERA, but pitched his best ball over his last four starts (2-2, 3.68). In six starts since his return, he is 1-2 and the team is 2-4 while he owns a 3.68 ERA. A20th-round pick in 2007, he went 12-2, 2.63 in 30G (21S)with Low-ADelmarva in ‘08. He gave up just 3HR in 150.2 IP, and hurled a two-hit, nine-inning CGSHO on Jul. 23 versus Hickory. They're The Frederick Keys

SOLID STICK:The reigning and two-time Carolina League Player of the Week, 1B/OFRobbie Widlanskyplayed his college ball as an Owl at Florida Atlantic Univ. An 11th-round pick in 2007 by Baltimore, Widlansky rebounded from a tough 2007 to become a NY-Penn League All-Star with SS-AAberdeen last season. Since joining Frederick from extended spring training on May 19, Widlansky has hit .388 with 14 doubles, four homers and 27 RBIs in 2009.

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