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Stone Crabs Game Notes - Tue, July 30 at Bradenton

July 30, 2019 - Florida State League (FSL1)
Charlotte Stone Crabs News Release


The Stone Crabs embark on a stretch of 21 games in 20 days Tuesday, starting a three-game set with the Bradenton Marauders at 6:30 p.m. LHP Michael Plassmeyer makes the start for Charlotte, against RHP Osvaldo Bido of the Marauders.

Coverage begins at 6:15 p.m. on the Stone Crabs Baseball Network.

THRESHERS TAKE 3 OF 4 OVER WEEKEND

The Clearwater Threshers closed out a series win over the Stone Crabs Sunday, hanging on to a 2-1 lead to take three of four from Charlotte. Alejandro Requena baffled the Stone Crabs over the first five innings before the Threshers bullpen did the rest. Cristopher Sanchez struck out five batters over three scoreless innings of relief for the Stone Crabs.

DOMINATING THE DOG DAYS

The Stone Crabs' .667 winning percentage in June matched the second best month in franchise history. After an 19-8 start to July, they are one win away from the winningest month in franchise history:

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 28-11 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 third best 2nd half record:

1. Bowie 28-10 (.737)

Erie 28-10 (.737)

3. Charlotte 28-11 (.718)

4. Kane County 25-11 (.694)

5. Montgomery 26-12 (.684)

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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