Winter Lines 10/01

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 2, 2008 10:23 AM PDT Comment 16 comments

HWB: West Oahu 9, Waikiki 6
Giants Prospects:
DH Roger Kieschnick - 1-5, 1 R, 1 HR (1), 2 RBI, 3 SO, .308
C Buster Posey - 2-4, 1 2B (1), 3 PB (5), .286
RP Steve Edlefsen - 0 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 0 SO, 1 WP, 1 HB, 9.00 ERA

Other Waikiki Prospects:
CF James McOwen (Mariners) - 2-5, 2 R, 1 2B (1), 1 RBI, 1 SO, .333
3B Marquez Smith (Cubs) - 2-4, 1 R, 1 HR (1), 1 RBI, .267
RP Phillipe-Alexandre Valiquette (Reds) - 1 1/3 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 SO, 1 WP, BS (1), L (0-1), 8.10 ERA

West Oahu Prospects:
2B Jim Negrych (Pirates) - 1-4, 2 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SO, .250
1B Miles Durham (Pirates) - 1-5, 2 R, 1 2B (3), 1 RBI, 1 SO, .474
RP Daiki Kiyohara (Hanshin) - 2 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO, 1 HR, 9.00 ERA

West Oahu rallied in the eighth inning to break a 5-5 tie. The CaneFires scored three runs in the eighth and one in the ninth to win the game and remain undefeated. Waikiki took control of the game early, leading West Oahu 4-1 through the fifth inning. Roger Kieschnick is hitting well for the Beach Boys. Here he connected for his first home run of his professional career, and he put Waikiki ahead with the two RBI hit. Marquez Smith of the Cubs homered in the sixth inning, a solo shot to keep the Boys ahead.

Then the bullpen and defense fell apart. Steve Edlefsen couldn't record an out in his appearance, allowing two runs in the seventh inning. Edlefsen hit the first batter he saw, then threw a wild pitch and walked the next batter. Edlefsen allowed a single and eventually walked Brian Friday with the bases loaded to tie the game. Cincinnati's Phillipe-Alexandre Valiquette blew the game when he allowed three runs in the eighth inning.

The Beach Boys made two errors in the ninth inning. Buster Posey has not had an easy time behind the plate so far in HWB. Posey had three passed balls in this game, and two of the mistakes lead to scoring chances for the CaneFires.

These teams face off in the finale of their three game series tonight.

Other winter leagues:
Arizona Fall League begins 10/06
Mexican Pacific League begins 10/11
Venezuelan League begins 10/14
Dominican League begins 10/15
Puerto Rican League begins 11/06, returning for 2008 after ceasing operations in the 2007 season

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Man, 5 PBs already for Posey? Ugly.

by KCE on Oct 2, 2008 10:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah Gerald’s D isn’t working so well at the moment.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 2, 2008 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gerald for shortstop!

I still say it’s a possibility…or should be.

your 2008 SF Giants: this isn’t totally insane, just really stupid

by Lyle on Oct 3, 2008 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He’s only got one hand.

Travis Denker can hit a little. That's why I drive his bus. Not much about baseball here .

by oldjacket on Oct 2, 2008 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil

by SoFa King Mike on Oct 2, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

cuz he's a SS

duh.

Seriously, though, might the Giants be better off playing him @ SS and Pablo at C? I know this is all way in the future, after they’ve worked Nate into 3rd base, but it’s worth considering…

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Oct 2, 2008 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs