Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Clay Buchholz allowed 2 ER over 8 IP Friday to lead the Red Sox. His ERA over his last five games is 3.98 (4 good starts and 1 stinker). Nice improvement over a 9.09 ERA in his first six starts.
Outfielder Daniel Nava (.314) had four hits and raised his OPS to .987. Yeah, he's a keeper.
Another former Sea Dogs standout, Michael Bowden, was designated for assignment by the Cubs. He had a 7.45 ERA in 10 appearances.
The Sea Dogs were rained out but were still in the news. Veteran pitcher Billy Buckner was promoted to Triple-A Pawtucket. And Portland received left-handed prospect Drake Britton from Salem. Britton, 23, is on the 40-man roster. He had a 10.71 ERA in April, but was 2.10 in May.
Salem enjoyed a romp Friday. Outfielder Jackie Bradley (.374) was 2-for-4 with a walk (.493 OBP) ... fellow outfielder Brandon Jacobs (.301) was 2-for-5 with his second HR ... First baseman Travis Shaw (.342) was 2-for-4 ... third baseman Michael Almanzar (.297) was also 2-for-4.
Red Sox play at 1 p.m. today, with Felix Doubront (5-2, 3.86) on the mound.
TweetKevin Thomas covers baseball and basketball for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. He wisely moved to Maine in 1994 after working for the St. Petersburg Times. He is married to Nancy and they have nine children.
Follow his thoughts on the Boston Red Sox and Portland Sea Dogs on Clearing the Bases
Follow his thoughts on the Boston Celtics and Maine Red Claws on Holding Court
Subscribe to the
Holding Court RSS
Subscribe to the
Clearing the Bases RSS
More
Copyright ©2013 MaineToday Media, Inc.
Jobs
Cars
Real Estate
Maine Yellow Pages
Facebook
Twitter