Pensacola's Adleman Stifles Jackson Lineup
Published on May 22, 2015 under Southern League (SL1)
Pensacola Blue Wahoos News Release
PENSACOLA, Fla., - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos spotted Tim Adleman three runs and the tall righty handled the rest.
Adleman improved to 2-3 with a 1.41 ERA after throwing seven scoreless innings and now has given up one earned run in his last 25 innings. Pensacola won its second straight game against the Jackson Generals, 3-0, in front of a sellout crowd of 5,038 at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium.
"Everybody around me did a great job tonight," Adleman said. "Three is enough. That's the job as a starter to go out there and whether you're given one or three or nine just keeping the other team off the board."
Adleman benefited from four double plays in seven of the innings he pitched and in the other three he struck a batter out. Pensacola now leads the Southern League with 54 double plays.
"I was just keeping it interesting. Trying to keep people on the edge of their seats," he said jokingly.
Pensacola has now won 11 of 15 games since May 7, and improved its record to 19-23 on the season.
Shortstop Zach Vincej hit a homer deep to left field in the second inning for a 2-0 Pensacola lead. It was Vincej's second homer in three at bats over the first two games with Jackson. It's the second most home runs for Vincej in a season in his four-year minor league career. He hit three for the Low A Dayton Dragons in 2013.
Catcher Kyle Skipworth then launched a 390-foot, solo shot to the left center gap, which put the Blue Wahoos on top, 3-0.
In the first inning, Blue Wahoos third baseman Seth Mejias-Brean dropped a two-out, line drive into center that scored second baseman Ryan Wright from third for a 1-0 lead. It was Mejias-Brean's 12th consecutive game that he reached base safely.
Vincej, who has two homers and 5 RBIs on the season, said the team is finally starting to gel.
"Everybody is starting to click now. We're starting to mold as a team, which is great," he said.
Pensacola manager Pat Kelly gave credit to the infield, and especially third baseman Juan Perez. Perez started three of the four double plays and handled nine grounders perfectly. The Generals leadoff hitter Tyler Smith did smash a hard sinking line drive off his glove and into left field in the eighth but it was ruled a hit.
"Perez was tremendous at third tonight," Kelly said. "He looked like a natural tonight. He has a lot of flexibility and can play all nine positions."
GAME NOTES
The third game of the five-game series is scheduled at 6:35 p.m. Saturday with the Seattle Mariners Double-A affiliate Jackson Generals. RHP Robert Stephenson (2-4, 5.45) takes the mound for the Wahoos and is scheduled to be opposed by the Generals LHP Scott DeCecco (1-2, 5.85).
Fireworks Saturday is the best fireworks show on the Gulf Coast. It follows the game and is presented by Hill-Kelly.
Pensacola Blue Wahoos owners Quint Studer and Bubba Watson-also a two-time Masters champion-will participate from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in a Dunk Tank fundraiser in front of the stadium. Fans will have a chance to dunk both of them for a donations that benefit the local YMCA.
The game is broadcast live on the Blue Wahoos flagship station NewsRadio1620 (WNRP-AM). Listen for free at bluewahoos.com and by using the TuneIn Radio app on your mobile, desktop or home devices. Stream Wahoos games on MiLB.TV, a subscription-based service provided by Minor League Baseball.
BIG FISH Shortstop Zach Vincej hit a homer deep to left field in the second inning for his second homer in two games. The only time he has hit more was when he clobbered three for the Low Single-A Dayton Dragons in 2013...Second baseman Ryan Wright has hit in 18 of his last 22 games, going 2-4 with a run scored...Catcher Kyle Skipworth knocked a 390-foot homer to left center for his second dinger of the season and went 1-2.
WINKER RETURN Although Pensacola is 4-1 without him hitting at top of the lineup, the Cincinnati Reds top hitting prospect expects to start Saturday against the Jackson Generals. Jesse Winker, the No. 2 prospect according to MLB.com, has been out to because of an injured foot.
Winker had two home runs and 11 RBIs and was batting .227 before going out with the injury.
SUPPORT THE TROOPS During the month of May, the Blue Wahoos and Whataburger are teaming up to collect donations for USA Northwest Florida. The USO will deliver the items directly to the troops currently serving the United States. Fans who donate during the drive will receive a coupon for a free Whataburger. This week fans can drop off center supplies, such as copy paper, dish soap, batteries and paper towels. Bottled water will be accepted all month long.
The Blue Wahoos return home to play the Jackson Generals May 21st-25th. Come experience the family-fun entertainment! You can follow the team at BlueWahoos.com, facebook.com/PensacolaBlueWahoos andtwitter.com/BlueWahoosBBall.
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