Muckdogs Game Notes
July 4, 2018 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Batavia Muckdogs News Release
Today's Game- The Muckdogs open up a three-game series agaisnt the Pinckney Division leaders, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. This is the first meeting between the two teams, Batavia can gain significant ground in the divisional standings with some wins.
That was yesterday- Batavia took the series win from West Virginia via a walkoff, the second of the series. Last night, Batavia loaded the bases in each of the sixth, seventh, and ninth innings. Demetrius Sims bounced a short ground ball with the bases juiced to score Sean Reynolds, and Albert Guaimaro chipped in some help with three RBI singles to give Batavia their five runs.
Offense Overload- In nine of the first 17 games, Batavia has managed to score at least six runs in each of those contests. Batavia has one of the top scorers in the league, with Jerar Encarnacion sitting in first place with 15 runs scored, Demetrius Sims and Sean Reynolds both sit in third with 13.
Missing Encarnacion- The Muckdogs' offense has been missing Jerar Encarnacion has been on a tear to start off the season. On his current eleven game hit streak to open the year, he's hitting .479. Despite being down with injury, he's still second in the league in hits (23). He's third in doubles (6), fourth in extra base hits (7) and sits atop the league with his .479 average and with his .500 OBP. He also has the most defensive assists by any outfielder in the league with three, all coming on June 19th against West Virginia. Batavia is 2-4 since Encarnacion left the lineup.
Beginning from behind- The Muckdogs have had trouble with giving up early leads in ballgames. Batavia has trailed after the fifth inning on 11 different occasions so far this season, and have gone 3-8 in those contests.
Many Mahoning Meetings- The Scrappers and the Muckdogs will meet 11 more times this season after today's matchup. The next meeting arrives on July 20-22 at Dwyer Stadium
Recent Roster Action- On July 4th, RHP Peyton Culbertson and SS Gunnar Schubert were promoted from the GCL Marlins.
Marlins Update- Miami shut out Tampa Bay in a day game today. After losing in 16 innings last night, they won 3-0 earlier today. Jose Urena combined with three other relievers to combine for a four-hit shutout.
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