Amityville and Vancouver took a 0-0 tie into extra innings yesterday, with Amityville prevailing after 12. Zack Greinke took his perfect record into the game and delivered an incredible performance - 9 innings, 3 hits, 12 strikeouts, but got the shaft anyway. His opponent, Anibal Sanchez held Vancouver to just 1 hit over 8 innings, while striking out 6. The game finally ended when Brandon Phillips hit an easy comebacker to pitcher Ronald Belisario, who bobbled the ball and allowed Miguel Tejada to score from third base.
The loss knocked Vancouver out of first place (by percentage points) as Blue Ridge toppled Marietta 3-1. Gavin Floyd pitched 7.2 strong innings, giving up only 1 run on 5 hits and 1 walk, while striking out 9. The teams are tied in the standings, but Vancouver has played 2 more games and is .002 percentage points behind Blue Ridge. It is the first time in franchise history that the Bombers have been in first this late in the season.
Bridgewater also took advantage of Vancouver's loss, pounding Hoboken 15-4. Matt Garza was charged with 13 earned runs in 6 innings, while the Bridgewater staff racked up 17 strikeouts. Ryan Zimmerman and Felipe Lopez each had 3 RBIs for the Mallers.
James Shields made a spot start for Newark and earned the win - his first of the year. Shields held Hillsborough to 3 hits and 2 runs, while striking out 7 in 7 innings.
Only a few more days until the All-Star Break - if you haven't voted yet, what are you waiting for?
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