FSL1 Charlotte Stone Crabs

Stone Crabs Game Notes - Thu, August 1 at Bradenton

Published on August 1, 2019 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Charlotte Stone Crabs News Release


After a win Tuesday and a rain out Wednesday, the Stone Crabs start a four-game in 28-hour stretch at 5 p.m. today in Bradenton. RHP Tobias Myers is scheduled to pitch Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader, with RHP Joe Ryan slated for Game 2.

Coverage of the twin bill starts at 4:45 p.m. on the Stone Crabs Baseball Network.

PLASSMEYER PUZZLES MARAUDERS 5-0

The Stone Crabs got clutch hitting and tremendous pitching to take the series opener from Bradenton 5-0 Tuesday night at LECOM Park. Michael Plassmeyer struck out a career-high nine over seven scoreless innings. As a team, the Stone Crabs' fanned a season-high 15 batters in their 14th shutout of the year. Wander Franco reached base three times and drove in two while Zach Rutherford homered in the win.

DOMINATING THE DOG DAYS

The Stone Crabs completed their best month in franchise history Tuesday. Their two most recent months are two of the three best ever:

20-8 (.714) - JULY 2019

19-8 (.704) - July 2018

16-8 (.667) - JUNE 2019

18-9 (.667) - August 2017

18-9 (.667) - June 2010

TRENDING AT THE TOP

The Stone Crabs have gone 29-11 to start the second half, by far the best start to a half in franchise history. Amongst the eight leagues that use split seasons in Minor League Baseball, Charlotte boasts the second best 2nd half record:

1. Erie 30-11 (.732)

2. Charlotte 29-11 (.725)

Bowie 29-11 (.725)

4. Kane County 26-12 (.684)

5. Montgomery 27-13 (.675)

STARTING STRONG

Led by three Bowling Green call-ups, the Stone Crabs' starting rotation has been phenomenal over the last 50 games:

Team ERA K/9 H/9 BB/9

Before May 31 28-27 3.31 6.8 8.3 3.4

Since May 31 35-15 1.62 8.8 6.5 2.1

ROMERO ROLLING

Stone Crabs starter Tommy Romero has been one of the best run preventors in Minor League Baseball this season. His ERA (1.87) ranks second amongst all active full season pitchers, trailing only Augusta's Seth Corry (1.85). Since the All-Star Break, Romero is a perfect 6-1 with a 1.19 ERA. He's held opponents to a .195 average over that time, and now leads the Florida State League in wins, ERA and WHIP.

STREAK FOR THE AGES

Early in July, the Stone Crabs completed the longest winning streak in franchise history:

10 games - July 2-12, 2019

9 games - June 9-20, 2010

RUNNING WILD

The Stone Crabs have held a massive advantage in the running game this season, stealing 20 more bases than every other team in the circuit. They've also shut down the opposition's running game:

SB ATT SB%

Stone Crabs 144 193 74.6%

Opponent 65 99 65.7%

WHO'S HOT?

Joe Ryan is tied for second in Minor League Baseball in strikeouts (142). He is 2-0 with a 0.96 ERA in his last five starts, striking out 38 batters in 28 innings (17 H, 5 BB).

Ronaldo Hernandez is hitting .393 with six extra-base hits and 10 RBI over his last 17 games (.980 OPS), raising his average from .250 to .280

THE BEST OF THE BEST

On Thursday, Baseball America named the Tampa Bay Rays the No. 1 organization in baseball, passing the San Diego Padres.

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