Cubs Minor League Wrap -- July 9

by Josh Timmers on Jul 10, 2009 2:39 AM CDT in Minor Leagues

Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs lost to the Oklahoma City RedHawks, 6-5.

Starter Esmailin Caridad had a rough night, giving up five runs on nine hits in a 6.1 inning stint. Caridad walked two and struck out six.

Greg Reinhard took the loss in relief when he entered a tied game in the ninth and allowed the winning run on a single and a double. He walked one batter intentionally. The only out he recorded was on a sacrifice bunt.

Catcher Steve Clevenger went 3 for 4 with a two-run triple tonight. He also scored once.

First baseman Bobby Scales was 3 for 4 with a double and an RBI.

Tennessee Smokies

The Smokies were baked by the Montgomery Biscuits, 6-3.

Andrew Cashner was charged with three unearned runs in the fifth inning to take the loss. Cashner went 4.2 innings and gave up three hits and three walks. He only struck out one. However, since the only runs he allowed tonight were unearned (and two scored after he left the game), his ERA in AA dropped to 0.93.

Third baseman Marquez Smith went 2 for 4 with an RBI. First baseman Blake Lalli was 2 for 4.

Daytona Cubs

Had a double-header rained out tonight. They'll try again tomorrow.

Peoria Chiefs

The Chiefs forcibly sedated the Great Lakes Loons, 4-2.

Starter Aaron Shafer improved his record to 6-5 tonight. He allowed two runs, only one of which was earned, in five innings. He allowed four hits. He walked only one and struck out five.

Chris Huseby pitched a perfect ninth inning for his ninth save. He struck out two.

Right fielder Kyler Burke had a big game tonight, going 3 for 3 with two doubles and a walk. Burke had two RBI and scored once.

Catcher Michael Brenly was 2 for 4.

Boise Hawks

On a long bus trip to Canada.

AZL Cubs

Lost to the Athletics, 8-5.

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"Forcibly sedated?"

Josh, I know it’s hard to find different verbiage to describe the game results each day, but if you’ve ever had a family member suffer mental illness (including hospitalization), this isn’t amusing.

Maybe just stick with bird-like references for the Loons.

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis,
vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque,
Nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.

by Zeke on Jul 10, 2009 9:00 AM CDT reply actions

Sorry

Honestly, I’ve long ago run out of bird lines.

But it was not my intent to upset anyone. And I apologize if my words upset you. I’m not going to avoid “loon” lines in the future, but I agree that the imagery there was a little over the line. Perhaps “gently medicated” would have been much better.

You’ve also got to give me a little slack as I’m trying to do these at one in the morning this week.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 10, 2009 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions

It was hilarious

I liked it. There is always going to be something in the world that people can relate to something unpleasant in their life if they choose to. How many times have we heard Terrell Owens described as a “cancer” because he’s difficult? Cancer killed my dad but you don’t see me getting all huffy about it.

by azimmersummer on Jul 10, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions