Blue Jays MiLB Recap: Danny Jansen continues to rake

Jays Journal takes its daily look into the Toronto Blue Jays minor league system, today looking at the AAA-A levels. The affiliates went a combined 2-1 on the day and will be looking to build upon their solid play on Tuesday.

AAA: Buffalo Bisons vs. Pawtucket Red Sox (Red Sox) – 6-3 win

The Buffalo Bisons and Pawtucket Red Sox began their four game series on Monday, with the Bisons taking game one by a score of 6-3. With the win, the Bisons now sit with an awful season record of 58-70.

Brett Oberholtzer started the game for the Bisons, and the veteran gave the team a very good outing. The left-hander went six innings, allowing two runs off of six hits and one walk while striking out six. Oberholtzer has been up and down so far this season, posting a 3.98 season ERA.

John Stilson and Carlos Ramirez (1-0) were the only two pitchers who saw action out of the bullpen for the Bisons. The first of the two to pitch, Stilson, went 0.2 of an inning, allowing one run off of three hits. The incredible Ramirez then came in to pitch 2.1 shutout innings, picking up the win after zero hits or walks.

To go along with great pitching, the offense also produced for the Bisons. The team scored six runs off of 12 hits and one walk – a total that will win a team most games.

The players to contribute offensively were Christian Lopes (2-5, HR, 3 RBI, R), Michael Saunders (1-4, BB), Dwight Smtih Jr. (2-5), Danny Jansen (4-4. 2 HR, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R), Gregorio Petit (2-4, HR, RBI, 2 R), Shane Opitz (1-4) and Roemon Fields (0-3, R).

After taking game one, the Bisons will be looking to win game two on Tuesday and take a commanding series lead. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. EST.

MVB: Danny Jansen – 4-4, 2 HR, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R

AA: New Hampshire Fisher Cats vs. Binghamton Rumble Ponies (Mets) – 7-6 win

Th New Hampshire Fisher Cats and Binghamton Rumble Ponies played a fantastic game one of their three game series on Monday, with the Fisher Cats finishing with a 7-6 win in 10 innings. With the win, the Fisher Cats sit with an abysmal season record of 51-75.

Jon Harris took the hill for the Fisher Cats, and while he struggled on Monday, his defense did not help him much either. The right-hander went five innings, allowing six runs (four earned) off of four hits and three walks. It has been a rough year for Harris, as he is sporting a 5.48 ERA for the season.

The pitchers to log innings out of the pen were Kender Villegas and Danny Young (1-1). The first to see action, Villegas, went three shutout innings, allowing just two hits and one walk. Young then came in to pitch the final two innings of the game, picking up the win after allowing zero runs, hits or walks.

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The Fisher Cats were bailed out by their fantastic offensive performance on Monday. The team scored seven runs off of 11 hits and four walks, which was enough to push them past the Rumble Ponies in extra innings.

The players who led the way at the plate were Jonathan Davis (2-6, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, SB), Anthony Alford (2-5, HR, 2B, RBI, 2 R, SB), Harold Ramirez (1-4, RBI, R), Richard Urena (2-5, 2B), Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (0-5, RBI, SB), Gunnar Heidt (0-2, 3 BB), Emilio Guerrero (2-5, 2B, 2B) and Derrick Loveless (2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, BB, R).

After taking game one of the series, the Fisher Cats will be looking to clinch a series win with a victory on Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. EST.

MVFC: Anthony Alford – 2-5, HR, 2B, RBI, 2 R, SB

A+: Dunedin Blue Jays – DAY OFF

The Dunedin Blue Jays had a much-needed day off on Monday, as they had played eleven straight days before this. The team will be back in action on Tuesday when they begin a series with the Florida Fire Frogs. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST.

A: Lansing Lugnuts vs. South Bend Cubs (Cubs) – 8-7 loss

After losing the first three games of their series with the South Bend Cubs, the Lansing Lugnuts were looking to avoid a four game sweep with a win on Monday. In a tight game that went 11 innings, the Lugnuts were unable to pick up the win, losing 8-7. With the loss on Monday, the team sits with a season record of 58-65.

Yennsy Diaz started for the Lugnuts, and he pitched absolutely terrible. Diaz picked up the no decision after going just four innings, allowing four runs off of five hits and four walks while striking out four.

The four pitchers to see action out of the bullpen were Juliandry Higuera, Nick Hartman, Andrew Deramo and Griffin Glaude (4-3). The first pitcher to toss, Higuera, went three innings, allowing one run off of two hits and one walk. Hartman then came in to relieve Higuera, and he pitched a single inning of shutout baseball, allowing one hit. Deramo was the third pitcher to toe the rubber, and he went 1.2 innings, allowing one unearned run off of two hits and three walks. Finally, Glaude came in to pitch the final 1.1 innings, and he was credited with the loss after allowing two runs off of two hits and two walks.

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While the pitching was brutal, the Lugnuts still hit the ball pretty well. The team scored seven runs off of 15 hits and five walks – a very impressive total for the Blue Jays Single-A affiliate.

The players to make a difference at the plate today were Rodrigo Orozco (1-5, RBI), Nash Knight (1-4, RBI, BB, R), David Jacob (1-5, RBI, R), Kevin Vicuna (4-6, R, SB), Mitch Nay (2-4, HR, 2B, RBI, BB, 2 R), J.B. Woodman (2-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI), Javier Hernandez (2-4, RBI), Ridge Smith (0-0, BB, R), Luis Silva (1-5) and Nick Sinay (1-2, 2 BB, R).

The Lugnuts will be looking to put this awful series behind them when they begin a fresh three game series with the Great Lakes Loons on Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. EST.

MVL: Mitch Nay – 2-4, HR, 2B, RBI, BB, 2 R

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That’s all for today’s MiLB recap. Check back in tomorrow when Jays Journal recaps Tuesday’s minor-league action.

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