Muckdogs Game Notes
Published on August 6, 2018 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Batavia Muckdogs News Release
Today's Game- Batavia heads back out on the road for the middle of a three game series in Morgantown with the West Virginia Black Bears. They have season series lead so far at 4-3, with Batavia taking the last series at Dwyer Stadium 2-1.
That was last night- Batavia went up 3-0 after the first, and never looked back. Jerar Encarnacion went yard, along with Albert Guaimaro (who hit his first of the season) to get Batavia to a total 6-5 win. Alex Vesia gave up his first earned run with the Muckdogs, but did earn the W, making him 2-0 on the season.
Rodriguez Rocks The 'Pen- LHP Manuel Rodriguez has been lights out for Batavia this season from the bullpen. He has not given up an earned run this season since June 19th. That stretch has lasted 30.2 innings for Rodriguez. Six of his last seven outings have seen him also strike out at least four batters, including a season-high seven his last time out.
Two-out trouble- The Muckdogs have had issues getting out of innings once they've reorded two outs. Batavia has given up a .286 average with RISP and two outs. Of Batavia's 245 runs against, 101 of them have crossed the plate with RISP and two outs.
Donadio digging in- Michael Donadio has now hits in 18 of his last 23 games. He's tallied 28 hits, two home runs and has crossed the plate nine times in that span. He is second on the team with four home runs. He left St. John's with the second most all-time hits with 268.
Reynolds Raking- Sean Reynolds has been able to find the power in his bat this season. He currently leads the league in home runs, RBI's and also leads the league in runs scored. He is also the league leader in walks with 32. Reynolds currently stands tied for second in the NYPL in extra-base hits
Close Calls- Batavia has played a total of 48 games this season, 29 of which have been decided by two runs or less. Batvia has played the most one-run games of any team this season, and the Muckdogs are 15-14 in games decided by two or less. Batavia has the fourth best reord in one-run games, and the worst record in two-run games at 2-6.
Recent Roster Action- On August 6th, 3B Bubba Hollins was assinged to Batavia.
Marlins Update- Miami dropped to the Phillies 5-3 last night. Asdrubal Cabrera lifted a two-run homer in the eighth that allowed Philadelphia to sweep Miami.
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