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A Personal World Series Dedication

A Personal World Series Dedication
Vito came to the United States from Italy in 1903, eager to grasp the brass ring and all the benefits that came with this great country. He was brave, he was curious, and most of all full of the hope that a new life and opportunity would bring. He was my grandfather.  “Pop” quickly fell in...
November 9th, 2009 | Featured, Quick Hits | Read More

Durham Sweeps Scranton to take the Governor’s Cup

John Jaso’s RBI double broke a 2-2 tie in the top of the 12th and the Durham Bulls held on to complete a sweep of the Governor’s Cup playoffs. The final was Durham 3, SWB 2. Eric Wordekemper took the loss for SWB. Well, that’s the long and the short of it. It has been a long night...
September 17th, 2009 | Live Game Blog | Read More

SWB 2, Durham 2 after 7 1/2

A correction to Nova’s line…Kroenke allowed both inherited runners to score so Nova is charged with both. A double steal and singe by Desmond Jennings tied the game in the top of the 8th.
September 17th, 2009 | Live Game Blog | Read More

Nova out in the 8th, Kroenke in

Ivan Nova left the game to a standing ovation and it was well deserved. He pitched his heart out tonight and left after a walk and bloop single and no one out. His line: 7.0 2 0 0 2 5.
September 17th, 2009 | Live Game Blog | Read More

SWB, backs against the wall

SWB leads Durham 2-0 through 6. Ivan Nova is pitching the game of his AAA career shutting the Bulls down on 1 hit and striking out 5. Cody Ransom drove in both SWB runs. The Bulls have a 2-0 lead in the best of 5 series. Oh, and it is freezing here tonight!
September 17th, 2009 | Live Game Blog | Read More

Durham draws first blood

Durham draws first blood
Romulo Sanchez pitched a decent game but Scranton left their bats at PNC Field as the Durham Bulls took the first game of the Governor’s Cup playoff, 4-1. Jeremy R. Hellickson got the win for Durham. The big inning was the 6th, when the Bulls, who already had a on run lead, scored 3 runs. The big...
September 15th, 2009 | Live Game Blog | Read More

Scranton advances to Governor’s Cup Finals

Scranton advances to Governor’s Cup Finals
The final score from PNC Field is SWB 12, Braves 3. Jose Valdez got the save. It’s been a long night, but it was worth it. Governor’s Cup starts Tuesday.
September 12th, 2009 | Live Game Blog | Read More

McAllister’s night is done

McAllister’s night is done
With one out in the fifth. Anthony Claggett in. McAllister pitched a better game than his line would indicate: 5.1 8 3 3 1 3. Nice job for his first AAA start and in a playoff situation. Meanwhile, the Braves added a run in the 6th and SWB added 2 in the bottom of the frame and the score is 9-3...
September 12th, 2009 | Live Game Blog | Read More

SWB Game update

SWB Game update
Well, a much better game tonight as SWB has taken a 7-2 lead over the Braved through the top of the fifth. SWB scored 2 in the third on RBI singles by Freddie Guzman and Austin Javkson. Then in the fourth SWB scored 5 runs, the big blow in that inning a bases loaded RBI single by Juan Miranda....
September 12th, 2009 | Live Game Blog | Read More

Zach McAllister vs Jonny Venters

Zach McAllister vs Jonny Venters
Well, tonight, in addition to a playoff game we get to see Zach McAllister for the first time. We are in a rain delay with an expected start time of 8:30 PM. Tonight’s lineup: Kevin Russo, 3B Freddy Guzman, LF Austin Jackson, CF Juan Miranda, 1B Eduardo Nunez, DH Colin Curtis, RF Reegie Corona,...
September 12th, 2009 | Live Game Blog | Read More

SWB loses game 3 to the Gwennett Braves, 8-5

SWB loses game 3 to the Gwennett Braves, 8-5
Well, it didn’t get any better after the fifth inning. The bullpen (except for Wordkemper) continued the run parade and the SWB Yankees never scored after the 4th. So far, the road team has won every game, so we go to game 4 tomorrow night at 7:00 PM. I can’t hang this one on Igawa, as bad...
September 11th, 2009 | Live Game Blog | Read More

Things turn ugly!

Things turn ugly!
We arw half way through game 3 and if SWB is going to get the sweep they are going to have to hit their way to it. Things started out OK when Kei Igawa struck out the side in the top of the first and Freddie Guzman hit a lead off homer in the bottom. But then the real Kei Igawa showed up and suddenly...
September 11th, 2009 | Live Game Blog | Read More

Yankees take a 2-0 lead over Gwinnett

Yankees take a 2-0 lead over Gwinnett
The SWB Yankees, behind a strong pitching effort by Ivan Nova, took a commanding 2-0 lead over the Gwinnett Braves in the best of five series. The final score, SWB 4, Gwinnett 1. Ivan Nova had one of his best outings of the year, going 7 innings, allowing only one run and striking out 5. As evidence...
September 10th, 2009 | Live Game Blog | Read More

Special playoff report

Special playoff report
SWB, with a 3 run outburst in the second inning, and a solid outing by Romulo Sanchez, drew frist blood in the first round of the International League playoffs with a 3-0 win over the Gwinnett Braves. The Yankees scored all the runs they would need in the second on a bases loaded single by Colin Curtis...
September 9th, 2009 | Live Game Blog | Read More

The season is over in Scranton

The season is over in Scranton
As the fireworks start here at PNC Field, the SWB regular season comes to a close on a losing note. The Red Wings scored 3 runs off Amaury Senit in the top of the 9th and held on to defeat SWB 7-5. That’s it from Scranton. See you at the playoffs!
September 7th, 2009 | Live Game Blog | Read More
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