MiLB Recap – Hoffman Debut, Nolan bomb

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Buffalo Bisons vs Columbus Clippers (Win 5-2)

This pitchers duel turned into a late inning nail bitter.  Randy Wolf Spins another gem and set the pace for the start of the game.  He tossed 7 solid innings while scattering 7 hits and 3 walks.  He was able to strike out 7 Clippers also.  As Wolf’s dominance continued though the bats were asleep.  TJ House of the clippers pitched 5 innings of 4 hit ball to keep the game close.

Finally in the 8th inning the Herd struck for a pair of runs.  After the Clippers kept pace in the bottom of the inning and tied it at 2 the Bisons came to the plate.  After a Chris Dickerson single and a Brad Glenn walk Kevin Nolan came up.  He had pinch ran for Luke Scott earlier and scored.  Nolan was just called up from Double-A prior to the game and decided to take advantage of the situation.  Nolan got his pitch and cracked a 3-run homer.  The lead would hold and in the 9th as Colt Hynes picked up his first save of the season.

Line of the night

Randy Wolf 7 IP, 7 K’s, 0ER, 3 BB

Matt Hague 3-5 with a double

Up Next

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Dunedin Blue Jays vs Tampa Yankees (Win 6-5)

A night full of expectations in Dunedin ended in a win.  Jeff Hoffman made his professional debut Wednesday now that he has recovered from Tommy John surgery.  Hoffman got off to a good start with a shut out first inning but then derailed in the second.  Hoffman allowed 4 runs in the second and that included a 2 run homer to Kyle Higashoika.  Hoffman stayed on the mound for another 3 innings and did not allow another run after the 4 run 2nd inning.  Jeremy Gabryszwski kept the D-Jays in the game by pitching a solid 4 innings in relief.  He allowed only a home run to Abiatal Avelino and struck out 7.  Offensively the D-Jays scattered 12 hits to score 6 runs.  Dawel Lugo provided the pop in the 9th inning to walk off the Yankees.

Line of the night

Jeremy Gabryszwski 4 IP, 7 K’s, 2 hits allowed, 1 ER, 0 BB

Matt Dean 2-4 with a double, 1 Run, 1 RBI

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Lansing Lugnuts vs South Bend Cubs (Win 8-1)

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The Lugnuts started the game off with a rout.  They scored 7 runs in the first 2 innings off of Zach Hedges and the Cubs.  The top of the order remains hot.  Anthony Alford extended his on base streak to 24 games with an RBI single.  D.J. Davis went 3-4 with a double and 2 RBIs.  Richard Urena collected 2 RBI also.

Lugnut pitchers were able to keep Cubs runners from scoring.  Sean Reid-Foley and Chase Mallard were able to scatter 8 hits ans 4 walked batters to only allow 1 run.  Reid-Foley pitched 3 innings to start the game and showed his raw talents.  He was able to strike out 7 and walk 3 during 3 innings of work.  Mallard came on and looked great.  Pitched 5 solid innings and allowed only one run.

Line of the night

D.J. Davis 3-4, 2B, 2 runs scored, 2 RBI, and a stolen base

Up Next

Lansing Lugnuts vs South Bend Cubs (Chase DeJong vs Trevor Clifton)

All Recap information and stats provided from MiLB.com

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