Rocks & 'Cats Rained Out, Lamb Becomes a Blue Rock

Published on May 17, 2010 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Wilmington Blue Rocks News Release

Lynchburg, VA - Wet field conditions and the forecast of a consistent rain to come throughout the evening have combined to postpone tonight's scheduled series opener between the Wilmington Blue Rocks (15-22) and Lynchburg Hillcats (15-22) at City Stadium. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Tuesday evening at 6:05 p.m. This marks the second rainout of the season for the Blue Crew and its first on the road.

Southpaw Ivor Hodgson (2-2, 6.33) will oppose right-hander Curtis Partch (1-3, 4.39) in game one of the twinbill. Lefty prospect Chris Dwyer (1-2, 3.74) gets the ball in the nightcap against fellow ranked chip, right-hander Brad Boxberger (3-2, 2.67). Both contests will be scheduled for seven innings.

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While no game result came about on Monday, major news still hit with a roster move announced by the Kansas City Royals. Southpaw John Lamb has been promoted to Wilmington from Low-A Burlington (MWL). The seventh-best Royals prospect blessed with the system's "Best Control", both accolades according to Baseball America, was a fifth-round pick in 2008. He is scheduled to start Friday night's homestand opener against Myrtle Beach. The 19-year-old went 2-3 and posted a 1.58 ERA over eight starts with the Bees to open this season. He struck out 43 men over 40.0 IP and walked just 17. Midwest League hitters connected at a slim .188 clip against the California native. Lamb struck out as many as nine batters in a single outing at Low-A, and tossed seven scoreless innings for a win in his final such start against Peoria on Saturday.

Apparently, fellow starter Jairo Cuevas had been on the disabled list since May 11 with right shoulder inflammation. Lamb's addition brings the Blue Rocks active roster to the league maximum of 25.

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