Friday April 22, 2011
Posted: 9:20 p.m.
CUBSDaytona A
When Robert Whitenack got bumped up to the Florida State League from Peoria late last season, he showed glimpses of what he could do for Daytona. He certainly pitched better in his seven starts for the Cubs than he had in nearly two dozen Midwest League starts, so much so that the parent club was excited to see how he would fare this spring.
Well, Whitenack hasnt disappointed with Fridays effort at Lakeland serving as his latest big outing. Daytona bested the Flying Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium and it was Whitenack that led the way in the 3-1 victory.
Whitenack 3-0 allowed a run on two hits over six innings, striking out seven. His ERA sits at 1.17 through four starts this year and in 11 outings for the Cubs since last summer he is 5-1 with a 1.72 ERA in 62 23 innings.Jeff Lorick and Frabk Batista, who picked up his fourth save, closed out Lakeland and kept Whitenack undefeated.
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Matt Cerdas two-run single in the seventh snapped a 1-1 tie. Junior Lake had three hits from the leadoff spot after going 3-for-14 there previously this season.
Tennessee AA
The Smokies took the rubber game of a five-game series at Carolina Friday night, earning a 5-4 victory at Five County Stadium.
Rebel Ridlings solo homer in the fifth inning provided the winning margin for Alberto Cabrera, who earned his second victory of the season. Cabrera allowed four runs on six hits over six innings but the bullpen was dominant with David Cales tossing a perfect ninth for his sixth save.
While Ridlings homer was the game winner and just one of his three hits, James Adduci also had a big game going 3-for-3 with a pair of walks to push his average to .405 through 14 games. Ryan Flaherty had a pair of hits, drove in a run and scored twice.
Iowa AAA
The Cubs banged out 13 hits in only six innings and captured a rain-shortened 7-2 victory over Albuquerque at Principal Park Friday night.
Tony Campana had four hits from the leadoff spot, sparking the first three hitters in the Iowa lineup to go 7-for-11. Brad Snyder had two hits and two RBIs while Lou Montanez had a hit and two RBIs.J.R. Mathes went the distance, scattering four hits and striking out two for the win.
Peoria A
The Chiefs game against Beloit at OBrien Field was rained out and will be made up on Saturday as part of a doubleheader beginning at noon. Cam Greathouse (0-0, 6.23) will start the opener for Peoria against Logan Darnell (0-1. 4.09). Graham Hicks (0-1, 0.90) will get the nod in the second game against Beloits Adrian Salcedo (0-1, 4.22).
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WHITE SOXBirmingham AA
Kyle Sheltons RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning lifted the Barons to a 3-2 victory over Mississippi Friday night at Regions Park.
Christian Colonel led off with a single and was replaced by pinch runner Greg Paiml. Ozzie Lewis beat out a bunt hit to put runners on first and second before Sheltons single up the middle put Birmingham in the lead. Andrew Garcias run-scoring single in the seventh knotted the score at 2-2.
Kyle Cofield 1-1 earned the win after throwing one-hit ball over 2 23 innings before Greg Infante picked up the save with a scoreless ninth.
Winston-Salem A
The Dash and Wilmington were postponed Friday due to weather and will make up the game Saturday as part of a doubleheader beginning at 6 p.m. at BB&T Ballpark.
Kannapolis A
The Intimidators and West Virginia were rained out Friday night. They will make up the game on Saturday as part of a doubleheader beginning at 6 p.m.
Kevin Czerwinski can be reached at ktczerwinski@gmail.com.