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Player Spotlight: Jason Wood AAA- Isotopes
Overview: 54-56 12.5 GB
Top Hitters: Robert Andindo .255-6-36, Mike Kinkade .328-4-39, Jason Wood.293-10-63
Top Pitchers: Nick Ungs 8-9-4.38, Renyel Pinto 8-2-3.40, Brad Clontz 6-4-4.43-16 Saves
Game of the week: 7/26 Isotopes 4 Fresno Grizzlies 3
The Grizzlies took a 3-0 lead into the ninth before giving up four runs to the home 'Topes. Chris Aguila started the rally thanks to a throwing error followed by a Paul Hoover base hit. After three RBI singles, a strikeout, and a hits batsman, the stage was set for Jason Wood's heroics. With the bases loaded in a tie game, 36 year young infielder came through in the clutch with a single.
The second star of the game had to have been starter Yusmeiro Petit, whom Marlins fans are familiar. Petit threw seven solid innings giving up only a solo homer in the sixth. Reliever J.B. Miadich allowed two unearned runs in the eighth.
News: The fourth Annual All-Faiths Night will be held next Sunday. Better not put Mel Gibson fans near Jewish people.
Overview: 32-38 11.5 GB 1st Half
13-26 9 GB 2nd Half
Top Hitters: Lee Mitchell .246-9-43ran, Kevin Randel .279-11-42, Ryan Bear .241-5-45
Top Pitchers: Paul Mildren 10-7-3.79, James Russ 5-8-3.83, Adam Bostick II 5-7-4.10
Game of the Week: 7/21 Mudcats 8
Starter Jose Garcia took a perfect game into the seventh inning before giving a leadoff double to Stars Centerfielder Travis Ezi. Garcia retired the first 18 batters on Friday night's 8-2 victory over the division rival Stars. Garcia (3-3), who also pitched for Jupiter and Albuquerque this season, ended his night pitching seven innings while striking out 10 Stars and walking none.
Garcia benefited from eight runs early in Friday's contest.
News: Since their win in the opener, the Mudcats lost the remaining three games of the series. Their offense continues to be their weakness as they scored just three runs in those loses while allowing 25. But do not fear, The Marlins front office have looked to fix the problem. The Mudcats welcome RHP Trevor Hutchinson, C Greg Brown and OF JC Muniz, who have been promoted from High-A Jupiter.
Top hitters: Andrew Jenkins .279-4-59, Kris Harvey .248-15-59, Gaby Sanchez .317-14-40
Top Pitchers: Chris Volstad 9-7 3.44,
The Grasshoppers brought their bats with them during last Wednesday's 8-2 rout over the first half division winner Rome Braves. The Hoppers hustled early in the game.
