Sunday, April 10, 2016

Railriders Weekly

-The weather has been brutal in this part of the US, with the Railriders already having 2 games postponed due to bad weather. They were able to play 3 games this week however.
-They went 1-2 on the week. Losing 2 of 3 to the Rochester Red Wings, winning 1 at PNC Field, losing 1 at PNC and another in Rochester.
-Slade Heathcott is off to a hot start, hitting .545




Now for some local District 2 products
-Matt Wotherspoon is currently in the Yankees farm system at Double-A Trenton. He made an appearance on Thursday. Pitching 2.1 innings, allowing one hit, striking out 3 and walking 1.
-Ray Black is currently in the Giants farm system at Double-A Richmond. Made an appearance on Saturday, finished up the game in the 7th (Yes, it was part of a doubleheader). He struck out 2 and walked 1.
-Cory Spangenberg is currently playing for the San Diego Padres. He's hitting .250 with a HR and 6 RBIs.
-Mike Papi is in the Indians farm system and is playing for High-A Lynchburg. He's hitting .231 with 2 doubles and 2 RBIs.
-Joe McCarthy is in the Rays farm and is playing for Low-A Bowling Green. Which has a pretty awesome team name, look it up if you're interested. He is hitting .273 with a double and 2 RBIs.


Here are the IL Standings
IL North
Syracuse 2-0
Rochester 2-1 0.5 GB
Pawtucket 2-2 1 GB
Buffalo 2-2 1 GB
Railriders 1-2 1.5 GB
Lehigh Valley 0-2 2 GB


IL South
Gwinnett 3-1
Durham 3-1
Charlotte 1-3 2 GB
Norfolk 1-3 2 GB


IL West
Toledo 1-0
Columbus 1-1 0.5 GB
Indianapolis 1-1 0.5 GB
Louisville 0-1 1 GB

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