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Schoolgirl knuckleballer headed to Japan pro league

BaronVonCurrentEvents — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:19:30 -0000

Schoolgirl knuckleballer headed to Japan pro league

A 16-year-old schoolgirl with a mean knuckleball has been selected as the first woman ever to play alongside the men in Japanese professional baseball.

Eri Yoshida was drafted for a new independent league that will launch in April, drawing attention for a side-armed knuckler that her future manager Yoshihiro Nakata said was a marvel.

OT: Election night parties?

BaronVonCurrentEvents — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:20:11 -0000

OT: Election night parties?

The Chronicle lists some places that are hosting election night events on Tuesday. I start my new job in Walnut Creek tomorrow, not too far from the Pyramid Ale House. There's supposed to be a thing at Pyramid. I'm thinking about making an appearance.

Anyone else know of or hosting anything on Tuesday? I'm sure the politicos here would know or are looking for a place to go.

Winter lines 11/01

BaronVonCurrentEvents — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:38:15 -0000

HWB: West Oahu 13, Waikiki 8

Giants Prospects:

LF Roger Kieschnick - 2-4, 1 R, 1 2B (5), 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SO, .280

RP Steve Edlefsen - 1/3 IP, 3 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 0 SO, 2 HB, 14.54 ERA

Other Waikiki Prospects:

2B Damon Sublett (Yankees) - 2-5, 2 R, 1 2B (4), 2 RBI, 2 SO, .294

CF James McOwen (Mariners) - 3-5, 2 R, 1 2B (5), 1 3B (2), 1 RBI, .291

RP Phillipe-Alexandre Valiquette (Reds) - 1 2/3 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 SO, 1 WP, 10.00 ERA

West Oahu Prospects:

RF Miles Durham (Pirates) - 2-2, 1 R, 3 RBI, 1 BB, .284

DH Wally Crancer (Orioles) - 2-5, 1 R, 1 2B (1), 3 RBI, 2 SO, .224

SP Chris Salberg (Orioles) - 4 2/3 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 3 SO, W (2-0), 5.21 ERA

Waikiki lost for the first time in eight games in a high-scoring game against West Oahu. The Cane Fires had a big lead by the time the Beach Boys mounted their rally. Steve Edlefsen allowed five runs in the fifth inning, facing eight batters and only retiring one. Roger Kieschnick doubled in the fourth inning and scored a run. He picked up an RBI in the fifth inning. Waikiki rallied for four runs in the eighth inning. The Beach Boys put together five consecutive hits, but from there could not gather any more offense. Moises Robles retired the side in the ninth inning to earn his third save of the winter.

This series ends Sunday afternoon followed by an off day Monday.

AFL: Surprise 7, Scottsdale 1

Giants Prospects:

SS Kevin Frandsen - 1-4, 2 SO, 1 SB (6), 1 E (4), .339

2B Ryan Rohlinger - 0-3, 1 BB, 2 SO, .207

RP Alex Hinshaw - 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO, 6.10 ERA

Other Scottsdale Prospects:

3B Chris Johnson (Astros) - 1-3, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SO, .357

DH Mark Ori (Astros) - 1-4, 1 2B (2), 3 SO, .200

SP Jared Hughes (Pirates) - 2 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 1 SO, 2 HR, L (0-2), 9.45 ERA

Surprise Prospects:

LF Nolan Reimold (Orioles) - 2-3, 2 R, 1 HR (3), 3 RBI, 2 SO, .231

CF Julio Borbon (Rangers) - 1-5, 1 R, 1 HR (1), 2 RBI, 2 SO, .288

SP Justin Orenduff (Dodgers) - 3 2/3 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 7 SO, 1 WP, W (1-2), 6.35 ERA

Surprise snapped a ten game losing streak with a win over Scottsdale. The team with the worst record in the league hadn't won a game since October 18. The Scoripons managed four hits in the game. Mark Ori was the only Scottsdale hitter to get an extra base hit. Jared Hughes had a poor start, allowing five runs in two innings. Hughes served up two home run balls. Alex Hinshaw improved upon his last few performances Saturday with a scoreless inning of relief pitching. Hinshaw did allow two hits but it was his first appearance since October 14 where he did not allow a run. Kevin Frandsen's Achilles injury does not appear to adversely affect his baserunning skills. Frandsen stole his sixth base of the fall. The Arizona Fall League takes Sundays off. Scottsdale hosts the Peoria Saguaros Monday afternoon.

Mexican Pacific League:

Mazatlan 8, Culiacan 4

Mazatlan Giants Prospects:

2B Cesar Osuna - 0-0, .063

Mazatlan scored early and held on to win against Culiacan. Jon Weber hit a solo home run for the Venados in the third inning. Culiacan scored three runs later in the game but the rally was snuffed out when Mazatlan scored three more runs in the seventh inning. Two base hits brought runs home, and Lorenzo Buelna walked with the bases loaded for the third run. Venados closer Evan Meek was summoned to record the final out of the game. Cesar Osuna was used as a defensive replacement in the eighth inning.

These two teams match up once more Sunday.

Hermosillo 11, Mexicali 1

Hermosillo Giants Prospects:

RP Justin Hedrick - 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO, 5.79 ERA

Mexicali Giants Prospects:

C Todd Jennings - 0-0, 1 BB, .180

Mexicali had almost nothing good against Hermosillo in an 11-1 loss. The Aguilas had three hits and one run in the game. Hermosillo walloped Mexicali's pitchers, led by Geronimo Gil. Gil went 3 for 4 with a home run and four RBI. Hermosillo knocked Juan Acevedo out of the game after 2 2/3 innings. The starter allowed four runs. Todd Jennings's batting average dropped to .180. Justin Hedrick was perfect in one inning of relief for Hermosillo.

The final game of this series is Sunday.

Venezuelan Winter League:

Caracas 7, Magallanes 1

Magallanes Giants Prospects:

1B Pablo Sandoval - 1-3, 1 SO, .395

Pablo Sandoval resumed his hitting but lost his cool arguing a called third strike. Sandoval struck out to end the fifth inning with two runners on base. His frustration at the call earned him an ejection. Magallanes still lost to Caracas despite the fiery exchange. The game remained close until Caracas rallied for four runs in the fifth inning. Jose Castillo doubled three runs home for the Leones.

Lara 4, Caribes 2

Caribes Giants Prospects:

C Eliezer Alfonzo - 1-3, 1 RBI, 1 BB, .391

The events of the sixth inning broke a 1-1 tie between Caribes and Lara. Caribes' Rajai Davis led off the inning with a double and made it to third on an error. The former Giant scored on a base hit. Tomas Perez put Lara ahead for good with a three run homer. Giovanni Carrara allowed both runs to Caribes in his start but did not factor into the win.

Dominican Winter League:

Azucareros 5, Escogido 4

Escogido Giants Prospects:

SP Julio Mateo - 5 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO, 1 HR, 5.19 ERA

RP Roberto Novoa - 1/3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 SO, BS (1), 4.76 ERA

RP Victor Santos - 1/3 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO, Hold (1), 14.73 ERA

Azucareros came back to win against Escogido. The Leones were down 4-1 when they began the comeback. Victor Mercedes homered in the fifth inning. Azucareros got two more runs in the sixth inning. It was Mercedes again scoring the winning run in the ninth inning. A trio of Giants pitchers was involved in the scoring. Victor Santos was responsible for one of the runs in the sixth inning while Roberto Novoa was charged with the blown save. Novoa was on the mound when Danny Richar scored the tying run for Azucareros. Julio Mateo started the game for Escogido. He gave up the home run.

Winter lines 10/31

BaronVonCurrentEvents — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:42:11 -0000

HWB: Waikiki 3, West Oahu 2, 7 innings

Giants Prospects:

DH Buster Posey - 2-3, 1 R, 1 SO, .512
LF Roger Kieschnick - 0-1, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SO, .268

Other Waikiki Prospects:

SS Yuji Onizaki (Tokyo) - 1-3, 1 RBI, 1 CS (2), 1 E (3), .273
SP Yuhei Takai (Yakult) - 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 SO, 2 WP, 1 BK, W (2-1), 4.15 ERA
RP Jeremy Papelbon (Cubs) - 1/3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 SO, SV (4), 3.38 ERA

West Oahu Prospects:

C Chris Hatcher (Marlins) - 1-2, 1 R, 1 HR (3), 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SO, 1 PB (3), .310
SP Kyle Bloom (Pirates) - 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 SO, 1 WP, 1.44 ERA
RP Cliff Flagello (Orioles) - 2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO, L (1-1), 3.97 ERA

Waikiki broke a scorelss tie with three runs in the sixth inning to win their seventh game in a row. Buster Posey led off the inning with a bsae hit and scored on Yonder Alonso's single. A West Oahu error allowed Alonso to make it to third base. Roger Kieschnick brought home the second run of the inning on a sacrifice fly. Chris Hatcher hit a two run homer in the seventh inning to move West Oahu within a run of the lead. Jeremy Papelbon retired Kyle Peter at the end of the seventh inning. The game ended in seven innings per an agreement by both teams.

AFL: Scottsdale 16, Surprise 6

Giants Prospects:

SS Kevin Frandsen - 2-5, 2 R, 1 2B (3), 2 RBI, 1 BB, .345
PH/2B Ryan Rohlinger - 1-2, 1 RBI, 1 BB, .231
RP Osiris Matos - 0 IP, 2 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 0 SO, 1 HR, BS (1), 8.53 ERA
RP Kelvin Pichardo - 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO, 0 HR, 7.71 ERA

Other Scottsdale Prospects:

2B Shelby Ford (Pirates) - 2-3, 2 R, 1 3B (2), 1 SB (4), .294
RF Josh Reddick (Red Sox) - 2-4, 2 R, 1 HR (2), 3 RBI, 1 BB, 2 SO, .208
RP Brad James (Astros) - 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO, Hold (1), 9.00 ERA

Surprise Prospects:

3B Wes Hodges (Indians) - 2-5, 1 R, 1 HR (5), 3 RBI, 2 SO, .393
C Matt Wieters (Orioles) - 1-4, 1 2B (4), 1 BB, 1 SO, .304
RP Chuck Lofgren (Indians) - 0 IP, 3 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 0 SO, BS (2), L (0-3), 34.94 ERA

It looked like another bad day for Scottsdale and Giants relievers when Osiris Matos allowed five runs without recording an out in the fifth inning. The Scorpions infielders made two errors behind Matos. Surprise scored two runs on the mistakes. The sloppy inning almost negated Scottsdale's early 4-0 lead. Surprise had its own bullpen meltdown in Chuck Lofgren's disastrous appearance. The Indians prospect pitched the sixth inning also without recording an out. Lofgren walked in a run then allowed back to back base hits before he was pulled. Scottsdale went on to score seven runs in the inning. Kevin Frandsen doubled home a run and scored. Chris Johnson and Josh Reddick hit back to back home runs in the seventh inning.

Mexican Pacific League:

Mazatlan 4, Culiacan 2, 17 innings

Mazatlan Giants Prospects:

2B Cesar Osuna - 0-0, .063

A very long game started out tight and stayed even tighter until the bottom of the 17th inning. Culiacan went ahead early with a run in the first inning. Mazatlan scored twice in the fourth inning to take a brief lead. Robert Saucedo scored the tying run when a throwing error motched a double play. The Tomateros came back with a run iun the sixth inning. And then it got interesting. The teams dueled through ten scoreless innings locked in a 2-2 tie. Saucedo won the game for Mazatlan with a walkoff two run homer. Cesar Osuna appeared in the game as a defensive replacement in the top of the 17th inning.

Mexicali 3, Hermosillo 0

Mexicali Giants Prospects:

C Todd Jennings - 0-3, 2 SO, .180
RP Sergio Romo - 2/3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO, 2.35 ERA

Mexicali shut out Hermosillo in large part to Oscar Rivera. Rivera won his third game of the winter season with seven innings where he allowed three hits. He threw three complete games in 2008 with Yucatan in the regular season in Mexico. Mexicali's bullpen was just as fantastic as the starter. Hermosillo managed three hits against Rivera but got nothing more once the Aguilas relievers took over. Sergio Romo retired both batters he faced in the ninth inning. It was Romo's second scoreless appearance in a row.

Venezuelan Winter League:

Lara 13, Caribes 4

Caribes Giants Prospects:

1B Eliezer Alfonzo - 1-3, 1 2B (3), 1 BB, 1 E (1), .327
RP Matt Palmer - 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO, 3.00 ERA

Lara went up big against Caribes and ended up with a blowout win. The Cardinales rallied for six runs in the third inning, hitting two triples for RBIs. Lara rallied again later, scoring two runs in the sixth inning and three in the seventh. Eliezer Alfonzo is seeing time at first base in Venezuela. Alfonzo made a throwing error that allowed a run to score in the Lara sixth inning. Matt Palmer finished the game for Caribes with one inning pitched where he allowed one hit.

Magallanes 9, Aragua 7

Magallanes Giants Prospects:

1B Pablo Sandoval - 0-4, 1 R, 2 BB, 1 SO, .400

Magallanes nearly let a six run lead get away against Aragua. Magallanes scored six times in the first inning and kept rallying early. Pablo Sandoval scored in the second inning on a base hit. It was the first game of the winter where Sandoval went hitless. Aragua tried to fight back. Sam Fuld, last season's Arizona Fall League MVP, led off for Aragua with a home run. Aragua scored five more runs to keep the game close. Magallanes held them off, scoring an insurance run in the sixth inning.

Dominican Winter League:

Gigantes 4, Estrellas 2

Gigantes Giants Prospects:

PH/RF Carlos Sosa - 0-1, .429

Estrellas Giants Prospects:

2B Eugenio Velez - 0-3, 1 BB, 1 SO, .222

Neither of the Giants prospects in this game made a difference. Carlos Sosa entered the game as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning and popped out. Eugenio Velez went hitless as Estrellas' leadoff man. Gigantes came back with three runs in the eighth inning thanks to a pair of jome runs. Brayan Pena hit a two run shot and Kendry Morales hit a solo homer.

Three Giants pitchers win MiLBY awards

BaronVonCurrentEvents — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:42:25 -0000

By now we're used to Madison Bumgarner winning awards and drawing acclaim. Same thing with Tim Alderson. Kyle Nicholson joined the party when the three starters won minorleaguebaseball.com's Best Starting Pitcher awards in their respective levels.

Bumgarner's numbers and ability need no introduction. Alderson stood out among a San Jose staff of fantastic starting pitchers, posting the best ERA in the league at 2.79. Nicholson finally earned some praise for his outstanding season with the rookie team in Arizona. Last year's seventh round pick out of Texas A&M walked just three batters in 62 1/3 innings. He was a perfect 6-0 in his final seven outings, a big part of the rookie Giants winning the AZL title in 2008.

Typically I would file this under fanshot, but having three starters sweep the A-level starting pitcher awards is a pretty big deal.

Winter lines 10/30

BaronVonCurrentEvents — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:31:20 -0000

HWB: Waikiki 5, Honululu 2

Giants Prospects:

DH Buster Posey - 2-5, 1 R, 1 RBI, 2 SO, .500

LF Roger Kieschnick - 1-4, 1 2B (4), 1 RBI, 2 SO, .271

Other Waikiki Prospects:

1B Yonder Alonso (Reds) - 3-5, 1 2B (7), 1 RBI, 1 SO, .292

2B Damon Sublett (Yankees) - 2-4, 2 R, 1 HR (2), 2 RBI, 1 E (1), .310

SP Andrew Brackman (Yankees) - 6 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 SO, 3 WP, W (3-3), 4.21 ERA

Honolulu Prospects:

RF Dominic Brown (Phillies) - 2-4, 1 2B (3), 2 SO, .405

CF Ryo Hijirisawa (Tohoku) - 0-2, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SO, .289

SP Satoshi Nagai (Tohoku) - 6 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 11 SO, 1 HR, 2 WP, 1.80 ERA

Waikiki and Honolulu were locked in a tie most of this game. The Beach Boys broke through first to score two runs in the fifth inning thanks to Damon Sublett's second homer of the winter season. The Sharks fought back with two runs in the bottom half of the inning, scoring on an error and a sacrifice fly. Buster Posey put Waikiki back on top with an RBI single in the seventh inning. Roger Kieschnick doubled home Posey. Andrew Brackman pitched well enough to get the win though he was a bit out of control. The Yankees prospect had seven strikeouts and three wild pitches. Satoshi Nagai struck out eleven batters in his start for Honolulu.

AFL: Mesa 11, Scottsdale 6

Giants Prospects:

SS Kevin Frandsen - 1-5, 1 R, .340

RP Alex Hinshaw - 1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO, 1 E (1), 6.75 ERA

Other Scottsdale Prospects:

3B Chris Johnson (Astros) - 3-4, 1 R, 2 2B (6), 1 HR (1), 3 RBI, 1 SO, 2 E (3), .347

LF Chris Pettit (Angels) - 1-4, 1 R, 1 2B (6), 1 RBI, .301

SP Sergio Perez (Astros) - 4 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 1 SO, L (0-1), 2.77 ERA

Mesa Prospects:

3B Jeff Larish (Tigers) - 1-5, 1 R, 1 HR (3), 3 RBI, 1 SO, .288

1B Logan Morrison (Marlins) - 4-5, 2 R, 1 2B (4), 1 3B (2), 1 HR (3), 5 RBI, .420

RP Rocky Roquet (Cubs) - 1 IP, 4 H, 6 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 1 SO, 1 HR, 3.52 ERA

Scottsdale scored six runs in the eighth inning though it was not enough to come back against Mesa. Kevin Frandsen scored on a passed ball. Chris Johnson capped the rally with a three run homer. The story was not Scottsdale's eighth loss in their last ten games. Mesa's Logan Morrison hit for the cycle in the game. Morrison is the second Florida prospect to hit for the cycle in the Arizona Fall League this year. John Raynor also achieved the feat October 10. Morrison got the hard part of the cycle against Alex Hinshaw. Hinshaw is not performing well in the AFL. The lefty reliever has pitched in seven games for Scottsdale and has allowed seven runs over that time.

Scottsdale travels to Surprise on Halloween night.

Mexican Pacific League:

Hermosillo 8, Mazatlan 2

No Giants prospects played in this game. Hermosillo buried Mazatlan quickly when they scored six runs over three innings. Erubiel Durazo homered to start the scoring rallies. Hermosillo got two runners on base in the fourth inning due to Mazatlan throwing errors. Both runners scored on base hits. Durazo had another RBI in the inning.

Hermosillo and Mexicali begin a three game series Friday night.

Culiacan 2, Mexicali 1

Mexicali Giants Prospects:

C Todd Jennings - 1-4, 1 E (3), .190

Travis Blackley pitched a complete game but lost against Culiacan. The Tomateros scored two runs against Blackley on Refugio Cervantes' base hit. A walk, error, and a wild pitch set up the two-run hit. Mexicali got a run from Oswaldo Morejon's RBI single in the fifth inning. In contrast to Blackley's nine strikeout complete game performance, Culiacan used five pitchers. Meza only went two innings in his start for the Tomateros.

Venezuelan Winter League:

Lara 6, Aragua 5

No Giants prospects played in this game. Lara came back to win against Aragua by a run. Aragua got two runs in the first inning. Luis Maza scored on a wild pitch and Alex Romero came home on a base hit. Lara scored twice in the seventh inning and they needed both runs to hold on in this game. Another wild pitch got a run home, this time scoring Lara's Luis Valbuena. Aragua came back with a three run homer from Luke Hughes in their half of the inning but the rally came up short.

Lara plays Caribes Friday night.

Magallanes 13, Caribes 7

Caribes Giants Prospects:

C Eliezer Alfonzo - 0-2, 1 SO, .326

Magallanes Giants Prospects:

1B Pablo Sandoval - 1-3, 1 R, 1 HR (3), 2 RBI, .452

Pablo Sandoval has been Magallanes' best hitter since he joined the team October 21. Sandoval hit his third homer in eight games this winter, part of Magallanes early rally. Magallanes scored all their runs by the fifth inning. Sandoval had an RBI sacrifice fly in the first inning, one of five runs for Magallanes. Caribes scored seven runs late in the game but could not come back in time.

Magallanes faces Aragua Friday.

Caracas 8, Zulia 6

No Giants prospects played in this game. Caracas came back with three runs in the ninth inning, holding off a two-run rally from Zulia in the top half of the inning. Caracas had a 5-2 lead early but lost it when Zulia scored four times late. Caracas won the game on a three run homer from Raul Padron.

Up next for Zulia is a game against Margarita Friday.

LaGuaira 5, Margarita 1

No Giants prospects played in this game. Margarita got a run early from Yurendell De Caster's solo home run. LaGuaira came back with four runs in the sixth inning. Christian Colonel hit a three-run homer for the Tiburones. Stephen Randolph earned the win with one run allowed over six innings pitched and six strikeouts. Randolph split 46 relief appearances between the Houston and Philadelphia organizations in 2008.

LaGuaira takes on Caracas next on Friday evening.

Dominican Winter League: off

The league took a break Thursday. It's back to action for all six teams on Halloween. Azucareros plays Licey. Escogido faces Aguilas and it's Gigantes versus Estrellas in the third game.

Puerto Rican League begins 11/06, returning for 2008 after ceasing operations in the 2007 season

Winter lines 10/28 and 10/29

BaronVonCurrentEvents — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:39:22 -0000

10/28

HWB: Waikiki 12, Honululu 9

Giants Prospects:

DH Buster Posey - 2-3, 1 R, 3 RBI, 2 BB, 1 SO, .481

LF Roger Kieschnick - 0-4, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 3 SO, 1 E (1), .273

SP Waldis Joaquin - 4 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 SO, 1 WP, 7.58 ERA

RP Steve Edlefsen - 1/3 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO, 1 HB, 9.72 ERA

Other Waikiki Prospects:

CF James McOwen (Mariners) - 2-3, 2 R, 1 2B (4), 1 3B (1), 3 RBI, 1 BB, .255

2B Tony Thomas, Jr. (Cubs) - 1-4, 2 R, 1 3B (5), 2 RBI, 2 BB, 1 SO, .203

RP Kazunori Yamamoto (Hokkaido) - 2 1/3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO, W (2-0), 1.35 ERA

Honolulu Prospects:

RF Dominic Brown (Phillies) - 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 1 BB, .394

2B Bradley Emaus (Blue Jays) - 2-4, 3 R, 1 2B (2), 1 HR (2), 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SO, .357

SP Connor Graham (Rockies) - 1 2/3 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 5 BB, 1 SO, 4.91 ERA

Walks did in Connor Graham in the 12-9 Waikiki win. Honolulu's starting pitcher walked four straight batters in the second inning. Two runs scored on bases loaded walks. Buster Posey drew the walk that ended Graham's day. Posey walked in the first inning as well. The Giants' first round pick had RBIs later in the game, both opportunities with two outs. Roger Kieschnick walked with the bases loaded in the eighth inning.

Waldis Joaquin pitched poorly in a four inning start. Honolulu had a 5-2 lead by the time Joaquin was pulled from the game. Steve Edlefsen struck out the first batter he saw in the ninth inning, and then proceeded to allow four hits, a walk, and a hit batsman. Jeremy Papelbon replaced Edlefsen to record the final out of the win.

AFL: Scottsdale 3, Peoria 2

Giants Prospects:

SS Kevin Frandsen - 2-4, 1 R, 2 SB (2), .318

SP Kevin Pucetas - 5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO, W (2-1), 4.15 ERA

RP Osiris Matos - 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO, Hold (2), 4.26 ERA

RP Kelvin Pichardo - 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO, Hold (2), 9.00 ERA

Other Scottsdale Prospects:

CF Brian Bogusevic (Astros) - 2-4, 1 RBI, 2 SO, 1 SB (1), .421

2B Shelby Ford (Pirates) - 1-5, 1 R, 1 HR (2), 1 RBI, 2 SO, .263

RP Nick Green (Angels) - 2/3 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 SO, Hold (1), 7.84 ERA

Peoria Prospects:

RF JT Hall (Rays) - 1-3, 1 3B (1), 2 RBI, 1 BB, .238

2B Justin Turner (Reds) - 2-4, 1 2B (4), .366

SP Gaby Hernandez (Mariners) - 3 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO, 1 HR, 1 WP, L (0-3), 6.92 ERA

Shelby Ford homered in the first at-bat for Scottsdale in this game. Kevin Frandsen singled as the second batter in the lineup. Peoria's G Hernandez struggled through the first inning, allowing two base hits, two walks, and a wild pitch. Frandsen scored on the wild pitch. The pitchers settled down after the inning, throwing matching shutouts until the sixth inning. Brian Bogusevic had an RBI base hit. The Scorpions would need that run to stay ahead. Peoria got two runs from JT Hall on a triple.

Kevin Pucetas threw his best start of the fall. The right-hander went five scoreless innings. It was also Pucetas' first shutout in four starts in the AFL. Osiris Matos and Kelvin Pichardo were also excellent in relief. Matos allowed one hit and Pichardo was perfect. Neither allowed a run.

Mexican Pacific League:

Hermosillo 5, Mazatlan 1

Hermosillo Giants Prospects:

RP Justin Hedrick - 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO, 1 HR, 7.36 ERA

Hermosillo had a commanding five run lead through most of the game. Mazatlan got on the board when Christian Quintero hit a home run in the eighth inning. Justin Hedrick allowed the home run. Quintero was the first batter Hedrick faced. Mike Burns retired the side in the ninth inning for the win.

Culiacan 2, Mexicali 0

Mexicali Giants Prospects:

C Todd Jennings - 1-3, 1 E (3), .196

Mexicali's Humberto Montemayor gave up two runs in 6 1/3 innings, good enough for Culiacan to win. It was a pitcher's duel between the starters, Montemayor and John Van Benschoten. Van Benschoten went five shutout innings. Both bullpens were excellent as well. The Tomateros relief pitchers went four shutout innings with two hits allowed. Mexicali's relievers did not allow a run after Montemayor left the game.

Venezuelan Winter League:

Caracas 3, Caribes 1

Caribes Giants Prospects:

C Eliezer Alfonzo - 1-4, 1 SO, .275

Caracas went ahead early and stayed ahead in a 3-1 win over Caribes. Former Rajai Davis had two hits and scored in the sixth inning to get Caribes on the board. Eliezer Alfonzo had a base hit in the second inning. Jackson Melian and Jose Castillo--the Giants' castoff third baseman of 2008--hit home runs for Caracas.

Zuila 5, Lara 1

No Giants prospects appeared in this game. Lara rallied for five runs in the fifth inning, breaking a scoreless tie. Three errors facilitated the scoring for the Cardinales. Zuila committed four errors in the inning. Matt Tuiasosopo doubled in two runs, reaching third base on the fourth error. Zuila struck back with a solo home run off the bat of Luis Oliveros but the one run was not enough.

Margarita 4, La Guaira 2

Margarita Giants Prospects:

3B Julio Cordido - 0-2, .000

Margarita and La Guaira fought in a back and forth game where Margarita came out on top. The Bravos broke the final tie of the game with two runs in the eighth inning. Yorvit Torrealba played first base in this game and tripled to lead off the inning for Margarita. He was lifted for a pinch runner. The runner Dennys Abreu scored the go-ahead run. Julio Cordido went hitless Tuesday before he was replaced with a pinch hitter as well. Miguel Montero hit the RBI single, batting in place of Cordido.

Dominican Winter League:

Gigantes 14, Escogido 6

No Giants prospects played in this game. Gigantes poured it on from the second inning in a big win, scoring six runs alone in the third inning. Brad Nelson hit a three run homer as the big hit. Caonabo Cosme walked in an RBI: a passed ball occured on the play and Victor Mendez made it home on an error. Gigantes batters hit two more home runs in the game

Aguilas 6, Azucareros 5

No Giants prospects played in this game. Azucareros tied the game with two home runs in the ninth inning. They had to wrest the lead back from Aguilas after Aguilas scored three runs in the fifth inning. Hector Luna doubled home a run and then Victor Diaz homered for two runs. Aguilas captured the win in the bottom of the ninth inning when Mendy Lopez singled home the game winning run.

Licey 9, Estrellas 6

No Giants prospects played in this game. Licey had all the runs they needed by the third inning and ended up with nine runs at the end of the sixth inning. Estrellas almost came back with a late six run rally. Michael Martinez would have been the next tying run for Estrellas but he grounded out to end the game.

10/29

HWB: Waikiki 9, Honolulu 0

Giants Prospects:

C Buster Posey - 4-6, 1 R, 3 RBI, 1 SO, .515

LF Roger Kieschnick - 0-0, .273

Other Waikiki Prospects:

1B Yonder Alonso (Reds) - 2-5, 1 R, 1 2B (6), 1 BB, .267

RF Johan Limonta (Mariners) - 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 1 SO, .130

SP Mitsuo Yoshikawa (Hokkaido) - 6 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 SO, W (2-1), 1.82 ERA

Honolulu Prospects:

2B Shintaro Masuda (Tohoku) - 0-4, 4 SO, .340

C Tony Cruz (Cardinals) - 2-4, 1 2B (8), 1 SO, .415

SP Jonny Venters (Braves) - 3 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 SO, 1 WP, 1 HB, L (2-2), 3.86 ERA

Mitsuo Yoshikawa pitched a great start for Waikiki in a 9-0 win over Honolulu. Yoshikawa went six scoreless innings with nine strikeouts. The Beach Boys bullpen preserved the shutout. Rob Harmon has not allowed a run in two straight appearances, a vast improvement over his five outings prior to October 24. Harmon allowed twelve runs in that time.

Buster Posey is back at catcher and still hitting. Posey had an RBI in the third inning on a base hit. He took second base on the play, displaying a bit of hustle. Posey singled again in the eighth inning and scored on Yonder Alonso's double. Roger Kieschnick entered the game in the ninth inning as a defensive replacement and did not get an at bat.

AFL: Mesa 10, Scottsdale 4

Giants Prospects:

SS Kevin Frandsen - 3-4, 1 2B (2), .354

3B Ryan Rohlinger - 1-4, 1 2B (5), 1 SO, .208

Other Scottsdale Prospects:

2B Shelby Ford (Pirates) - 2-4, 2 R, 1 HR (3), 1 RBI, .279

LF Chris Pettit (Angels) - 1-4, 1 R, 1 HR (2), 1 RBI, 1 SO, .304

RP Barrett Browning (Angels) - 2/3 IP, 3 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 0 SO, L (1-1), 12.46 ERA

Mesa Prospects:

3B/1B Jeff Larish (Tigers) - 2-4, 2 R, 1 HR (2), 3 RBI, 1 BB, .294

SS Darwin Barney (Cubs) - 3-4, 1 R, 1 2B (5), 2 RBI, .341

RP Aaron Thompson (Marlins) - 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO, 1 HR, BS (1), W (1-0), 2.25 ERA

Mesa scored six runs in the sixth inning in the win over Scottsdale. The Solar Sox hit four doubles in the rally. Scorpions reliever Barrett Browning was roughed up in relief of Clay Buchholz, allowing five runs in 2/3 innings. Scottsdale tried to come back with four runs late. Shelby Ford and Chris Pettit hit home runs but it was not enough. Mesa scored three more runs against Jeff Sues to put the game away.

Kevin Frandsen went 3 for 4 in the game. The shortstop led off the fourth inning with a single but was thrown out trying to stretch it into a double. Ryan Rohlinger also had a double for Scottsdale. At 6-13, the Scorpions have the worst record in the American division, and the second worst record overall in the Arizona Fall League.

Mexican Pacific League:

Mazatlan 3, Hermosillo 1

No Giants prospects played in this game. Mazatlan almost had a shutout win over Hermosillo but Carlos Rodriguez homered in the bottom of the ninth inning. Evan Meek earned his fourth save for the Venados this winter. His only mistake was the home run.

Culiacan 11, Mexicali 8

Mexicali Giants Prospects:

C Todd Jennings - 0-3, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 PB (2), .185

Todd Jennings moved up in the Mexicali batting order to second. The catcher scored a run in the loss to Culiacan. The Tomateros rallied twice to get ahead. Mexicali scored five runs in the third inning but Culiacan came back with seven runs in their half of the frame. The Tomateros scored four more runs late in the game and effectively held off Mexicali's last gasp rally in the ninth inning.

Venezuelan Winter League:

Caracas 12, Lara 5

No Giants prospects played in this game. Caracas got three RBI from Jose Duarte, two on a double in the fifth inning and another RBI on a sacrifice fly an inning later. By then, Caracas had all the runs they needed to win. Lara got home runs from Francisco Cervelli and Brewres prospects Hernan Iribarren.

Caribes 11, Aragua 4

Caribes Giants Prospects:

SS Ivan Ochoa - 0-0, 1 R, 1 HBP, .167

C Eliezer Alfonzo - 4-4, 2 R, 1 2B (2), 1 HR (3), 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 CS (1), .341

David Freese hit a grand slam in the fourth inning, the big hit for Caribes in their win over Aragua. Eliezer Alfonzo had a big day at the plate with four hits. The catcher homered in the ninth inning to score Ivan Ochoa. Ochoa entered the game as a defensive replacement and was hit by a pitch before Alfonzo came to the plate.

Zuila 7, Magallanes 0

Magallanes Giants Prospects:

1B Pablo Sandoval - 2-4, .464

Magallanes didn't have much going on against Zuila, with only six hits in a shutout loss. Zuila ran away with the game, scoring two runs in the first inning and rallying for five more runs late. Pablo Sandoval was the only Magallanes batter with more than one hit. Sandoval has hit safely in all seven games he has played in the Venezuelan Winter League.

Margarita 1, La Guaira 0

Margarita Giants Prospects:

3B Julio Cordido - 0-0, .000

Margarita came out on top in a pitcher's duel. Frank Diaz singled home the game's only run in the sixth inning. La Guaira left eight batters on base in the game. The Tiburones had two runners on base in the third inning but neither runner scored when Danny Sandoval grounded into a double play. They had runners at second and third an inning later with one out and could not score.

Dominican Winter League:

Azucareros 8, Licey 4

No Giants prospects played in this game. Azucareros rallied for five runs in a wild fourth inning. Three Licey pitchers appeared in the inning and all three threw wild pitches. Two runs scored on bases loaded walks and another scored when Esteban German was hit by a pitch. The final wild pitch on the inning allowed another run to score. The bases loaded walks and hit by pitch all came with two outs. Licey had 15 hits and could not come back against Azucareros.

Aguilas 9, Escogido 8

Escogido Giants Prospects:

RP Roberto Novoa - 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 SO, Hold (2), 5.06 ERA

Aguilas won a wild game with a ninth inning rally despite making six errors. Escogido got two runs in the ninth inning on a very bizarre play. Carlos Gomez reached base on a fielding error. Freddy Guzman scored ahead of Gomez on the play. Gomez made it all the way around the base paths when Escogido fielders made four errors on the single play. Alexis Gomez made two errors just by himself. Aguilas tied the game in the ninth when Victor Diaz scored on a wild pitch. Bartolome Fortunado threw the errant pitch, and then served up the game-winning hit to Kelly Ramos. Ramos' two-run homer was one of four long balls in the game. Roberto Novoa pitched a scoreless sixth inning but was charged with a run when he walked the leadoff batter in the seventh inning. Bernie Castro scored on a wild pitch later in the inning.

Gigantes 11, Estrellas 7, 13 innings

Estrellas Giants Prospects:

2B Eugenio Velez - 2-6, 1 R, 1 2B (1), 1 3B (1), 2 RBI, 1 SO, .333

Gigantes Giants Prospects:

LF Carlos Sosa - 1-1, 1 R, 1 HR (1), 3 RBI, .500

Gigantes and Estrellas battled thirteen innings before Gigantes prevailed. The first six innings were a flurry of runs back and forth. Eugenio Velez made his first appearance in the Dominican Winter League and he was a key member of Estrellas' rallies in the game. He doubled home two runs in the fourth inning and tripled to lead off the sixth inning. Velez scored on Henry Mateo's single. A scoreless battle ensued over the last six innings of the game. Carlos Sosa hit the go-ahead homer in the top of the thirteenth inning. Estrellas batters were retired in order to end the game.

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HWB: off

They take Mondays off in Hawaii Winter Baseball. Tuesday it's back to action for Waikiki when they visit Honolulu.

AFL: Peoria Javelinas 6, Scottsdale 3

Giants Prospects:

SS Kevin Frandsen - 0-4, 1 SO, 1 HBP, .300

3B Ryan Rohlinger - 0-3, 1 BB, 1 SB (1), .200

RP Alex Hinshaw - 1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO, 5.40 ERA

Other Scottsdale Prospects:

RF Josh Reddick (Red Sox) - 0-3, 1 RBI, 1 SO, .195

LF Chris Pettit (Angels) - 2-4, 1 2B (5), 1 RBI, 1 SO, .311

SP Jared Hughes (Pirates) - 4 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO, L (0-1), 7.15 ERA

Peoria Prospects:

1B Rhyne Hughes (Rays) - 3-4, 2 R, 1 2B (3), 1 3B (3), 1 RBI, 2 E (3), .435

3B Kevin Russo (Yankees) - 2-4, 1 R, 2 2B (4), 1 RBI, .385

SP Pedro Viola (Reds) - 5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO, 1 WP, W (2-0), 4.11 ERA

Scottsdale didn't have much offense Monday afternoon against the Peoria Javelinas. The Scorpions had a brief lead but Peoria scored two runs against Hughes. Scottsdale's bullpen did not hold the line either. The relief pitchers allowed four runs. Alex Hinshaw finished the game for Scottsdale with one run allowed in one inning of work.

Rhyne Hughes had a double and an RBI triple in the game. Drew Stubbs doubled home a run and scored in the fifth inning. Kevin Frandsen went hitless Monday but earned his way on base with a hit by pitch. Ryan Rohlinger went 0-3 with a walk in the game.

Scottsdale plays host to the Javelinas Tuesday night.

Mexican Pacific League: off

Monday was an off day for the league. Mazatlan faces Hermosillo and Mexicali travels to Culiacan Tuesday.

Venezuelan Winter League: off

The league took a break Monday. On Tuesday, everyone's back. Caribes faces Caracas while Zuila and Lara match up, and La Guaira takes on Margarita.

Dominican Winter League:

No box score was available for the one game on the schedule: Aguilas versus Gigantes. Tuesday is a full slate for the Dominican League with Gigantes against Escogido, Azucareros facing Aguilas, and Licey versus Estrellas.

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WLN 10/26

HWB: Waikiki v. North Shore, postponed

All the games in Hawaii Winter Baseball were rained out Sunday. The league has a scheduled off day Monday. Waikiki faces Honolulu for a three game series starting Tuesday.

AFL: off

The Arizona Fall league had its regularly scheduled Sunday off. Scottsdale plays the Peoria Javelinas Monday afternoon.

Mexican Pacific League:

Mexicali 9, Navajoa 3

Mexicali Giants Prospects:

C Todd Jennings - 0-3, 1 RBI, .188

Mexicali had no need for a closer in the 9-3 win over Navajoa. The Aguilas were up by six runs when Navajoa scored three runs in the seventh inning. Todd Jennings was part of a late three run rally for Mexicali. The catcher hit a sacrifice fly RBI in the eighth inning.

Mochis 3, Hermosillo 2

Hermosillo Giants Prospects:

SP Erick Threets - 5 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 3 SO, 1 E (1), L (1-1), 4.30 ERA

Mochis got to Erick Threets early, scoring three runs against him in his third start this winter. Hermosillo scored twice in a comeback attempt. Carlos Rodriguez hit two run homer for the Naranjeros. The bullpens settled down to secure the 3-2 Mochis win. There was a bit of wildness later in the game. Mochis designated hitter Matias Carrillo was ejected in the seventh inning after arguing a called third strike.

The league has Monday off. Mexicali faces Culiacan Tuesday while Hermosillo hosts Mazatlan.

Venezuelan Winter League:

Caracas 5, La Guaira 4

No Giants prospects appeared in this game. Caracas battled back from a 4-0 deficit in the seventh inning. Cesar Quintero walked with the bases loaded in the inning but the big hit came off the bat of Jesus Guzman. Two runs scored on Guzman's base hit. Josh Kroeger hit the go-ahead homer as the leadoff batter in the eighth inning.

Lara 9, Magallanes 8

Magallanes Giants Prospects:

1B Pablo Sandoval - 2-5, 1 R, 1 2B (3), 1 HR (2), 1 RBI, 2 SO, .458

Pablo Sandoval brought Magallanes within a run of Lara in the ninth inning with a home run, but the rally fell short. Lara scored three runs in the inning before Sandoval hit his home run. The Alfonzo family was featured in this game. Edgardo Alfonzo homered for Magallanes and Edgar Alfonzo pitched 2/3 innings in relief. Edgar, Edgardo's nephew, is in the Mets organization.

Zulia 7, Margarita 2

No Giants prospects played in this game. Brendan Katin broke a 1-1 tie with a three run homer. The blast put Zulia up for good. Zulia scored twice more in the fourth inning, one run on an error and one run on a bases loaded walk. Margarita committed five errors, two alone in the fourth inning.

Aragua 8, Caribes 7

Caribes Giants Prospects:

1B/C Eliezer Alfonzo - 2-5, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 SO, .278
SS Ivan Ochoa - 0-1, 1 BB, .167
RP Matt Palmer - 1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 SO, BS (1), L (0-1), 3.60 ERA

Caribes had to come back against Aragua but they lost the lead and then the game when Matt Palmer blew it in the ninth inning. Caribes scored six runs to go ahead in the sixth inning. Eliezer Alfonzo was part of the big rally, getting a base hit RBI with two outs. Alfonzo tried a new position in this game. He started the game at first before switching to catcher for defensive purposes in the ninth inning. Palmer, also trying on a new role as the Caribes' closer, allowed two runs in the ninth inning. It could have been three runs but Braves prospect Gorkys Hernandez nailed Abel Nieves trying to score from first base.

The league takes a break Monday.

Dominican Winter League:

Licey 11, Azucareros 3

PH/DH Angel Villalona - 0-2, 1 SO, .000

Licey won big against the home team in Azucareros. Jay Fox had four RBI in the game for Licey, including a two-run base hit in the fourth inning. Angel Villalona entered the game as a pinch hitter and did not get a hit in his winter ball debut. Former Giants friend/foe Armando Benitez pitched one scoreless inning for the Toros. Benitez also appeared in the winter leagues for the first time this season.

Both teams are off Monday.

Aguilas 15, Escogido 6

Escogido Giants Prospects:

SP Julio Mateo - 2 1/3 IP, 7 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO, 1 HR, L (0-1), 5.84 ERA
RP Victor Santos - 1 1/3 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 2 SO, 2 HR, 1 WP, 13.50 ERA
RP Roberto Novoa - 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO, 4.15 ERA

Julio Mateo allowed seven runs in a brief start against Aguilas. Victor Santos pitched in relief of Mateo but did not fare much better, allowing five runs in 1 1/3 innings. Aguilas beat up on Escogido pitching, hitting three home runs against the Giants pitchers. It was part of tweleve runs scored before the fifth inning. Escogido tried to come back but six runs was not enough.

Agulias faces off against Gigantes on Monday while Escogido has the day off.

Gigantes 7, Estrellas 3

No Giants prospects played in this game. Gigantes had all the runs they needed by the end of the first inning. Juan Francisco and Sean Rodriguez hit home runs in the home half of the inning. Gigantes tacked on three more runs to extend the lead. It put off Estrellas' comeback effort. Michael Martinez doubled home Jose Reyes and then Wilkin Ruan scored on a sacrifice fly. Francisco Cruceta earned the win for pitching 1 2/3 scoreless innings with three strikeouts.

Estrellas is off Monday.

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10/21

HWB: Waikiki 8, West Oahu 5

Giants Prospects:

C Buster Posey - 3-5, 2 R, 1 2B (2), 4 RBI, 2 PB (7), .474

LF Roger Kieschnick - 1-4, 1 2B (3), 2 SO, .286

Other Waikiki Prospects:

1B Yonder Alonso (Reds) - 0-3, 1 R, 2 BB, 1 SO, .233

SP Andrew Brackman (Yankees) - 5 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 SO, 1 WP, W (2-3), 5.03 ERA

RP Jeremy Papelbon (Cubs) - 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO, SV (2), 3.60 ERA

West Oahu Prospects:

CF Greg Burns (Marlins) - 2-4, 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SO, .317

SP Cody Scarpetta (Brewers) - 3 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 4 SO, 1 HB, L (0-1), 12.00 ERA

RP Fumikazu Kimura (Seibu) - 3 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 12.71 ERA

Waikiki took the lead over West Oahu with a four run rally in the first inning. The Beach Boys got four consecutive hits before Austin Romine was hit by a pitch. Roger Kieschnick doubled home three runs. Romine's injury forced him out of the game. Buster Posey's return to Hawaii Winter Baseball turned out to be good timing, not just with the bat. Posey had an RBI single in the four run rally and drove in three more runs later in the game. If Romine's arm injury keeps him out of action, the Beach Boys can rely on Posey for offense at the catcher position.

Andrew Brackman has improved since his first start in Hawaii. Tuesday Brackman went five innings and gave up one run. The Yankees prospect allowed six runs in a 2 1/3 inning performance September 27 against Honolulu. In four starts since, he has allowed four runs and has struck out 17 batters.

AFL: Phoenix 10, Scottsdale 6

Giants Prospects:

SS Manny Burriss - 2-5, 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 E (6), 1 SB (7), .333

2B Kevin Frandsen - 0-4, 1 R, 1 BB, 2 SO, 2 E (3), 1 SB (1), .353

Phoenix Prospects:

C JP Arencibia (Blue Jays) - 2-5, 1 R, 1 HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 SO, 1 PB (4), .257

1B Sean Doolittle (Athletics) - 2-5, 1 RBI, 1 SO, .233

SP Jeff Manship (Twins) - 3 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 1 SO, 1 HB, 6.55 ERA

Other Scottsdale Prospects:

DH Drew Sutton (Astros) - 2-3, 2 R, 1 2B (3), 1 RBI, 1 BB, .600

CF Brian Bogusevic (Astros) - 2-3, 1 R, 2 RBI, .625

RP Michael Crotta (Pirates) - 1 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 2 HR, BS (2), L (0-1), 9.64 ERA

Scottsdale was in control with a 6-1 lead going into the fifth inning. The bullpen collapsed, allowing nine runs to give Phoenix the win. Robert Mosebach and Michael Crotta allowed four runs each, both unlucky in this game. Only one of Mosebach's runs was earned and Crotta got the blown save and the loss in the decision. The Scorpions committed four errors. Two of the errors led to the meltdown. Manny Burriss and Kevin Frandsen made the critical errors, both on fielding misplays. Desert Dogs catcher JP Arencibia was ejected in eighth inning for arguing with the home plate umpire.

Mexican Pacific League:

Guasave 3, Mexicali 2

Mexicali Giants Prospects:

C Todd Jennings - 0-2, 1 BB, .200

Mexicali lost a close game against Guasave. The Aguilas tied the score in the fifth inning when Derrick White walked with the bases loaded. Todd Jennings was out at home on a force play in the at-bat prior to the walk. That run could have made the difference in the final score.

Hermosillo 8, Obregon 5

Hermosillo Giants Prospects:

SP Erick Threets - 5 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 2 SO, 1 HR, 1 WP, 1 HB, W (1-0), 4.66 ERA

RP Justin Hedrick - 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO, 9.00 ERA

It was a day of firsts on Tuesday for the Giants on the Naranjeros squad. Erick Threets got his first win in the Mexican League for 2008. Threets is trying to model himself as a starter, with four starts at the end of 2008 with Fresno and two starts in the Mexican Pacific League. Justin Hedrick made his first winter appearance, going one inning and allowing one run. Hermosillo hit two home runs to secure their win over Obregon. Luis Garcia and Jose Luis Sandoval almost went back to back in the fourth inning. Juan Canizalez walked after Garcia homered and then scored on Sandoval's shot.

Venezuelan Winter League: Magallanes 9, Margarita 2

Margarita Giants Prospects:

PH/3B Julio Cordido - 0-1, 1 SO, .000

Magallanes Giants Prospects:

DH Pablo Sandoval - 2-4, 1 3B (1), 3 RBI, .500

Julio Cordido entered the game as a pinch hitter for Margarita. The Bravos got two runs on four hits in the loss to Magallanes. Pablo Sandoval had three RBI for Magallanes in his Venezuelan Winter League debut. Sandoval hit a triple that scored Edgardo Alfonzo.

Dominican Winter League: Estrellas 5, Escogido 2

Escogido Giants Prospects:

SP Julio Mateo - 6 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 SO, 0.90 ERA

Julio Mateo has pitched very well for Escogido. In two starts Mateo has allowed one run. Mateo only made six starts in 2008 with AAA Fresno, out of 31 appearances. Tuesday Mateo went six innings but got the no-decision when Estrellas won the game in the ninth inning. Wilton Veras did it in style: he hit a three-run walkoff homer.

10/22

HWB: Waikiki 9, West Oahu 8

Giants Prospects:

DH Buster Posey - 1-2, 2 R, 1 HBP, .476

LF Roger Kieschnick - 1-3, 1 R, 1 BB, .292

Other Waikiki Prospects:

1B Yonder Alonso (Reds) - 1-4, 1 R, 1 HR (3), 2 RBI, .234

RF Alfredo Silverio (Dodgers) - 2-4, 2 R, 1 RBI, .250

SP Yuhei Takai (Yakult) - 4 2/3 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 4 BB, 4 SO, 2 HR, 5.40 ERA

West Oahu Prospects:

LF Cyle Hankerd (Diamondbacks) - 3-5, 2 R, 1 2B (2), 2 HR (2), 5 RBI, .309

SP Tim Bascom (Orioles) - 4 1/3 IP, 6 H, 7 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 1 SO, 1 HR, 1 HB, L (1-2), 6.48 ERA

RP Sean Gleason (Orioles) - 1 2/3 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 SO, 1 WP, 7.32 ERA

The Beach Boys held off Cyle Hankerd to win by a run. Hankerd had five RBI alone in this game, hitting two home runs. Waikiki rallied for five runs in the fourth inning. Buster Posey started the rally when he was hit by a pitch and he scored on Todd Frazier's double. Roger Kieschnick walked and scored in the inning as well.

Yuhei Takai did not factor into the decision, allowing five runs over 4 2/3 innings. The opposing starting pitcher Tim Bascom took the loss in a similar poor outing, with seven runs allowed in 4 1/3 innings.

The league takes a break Thursday and then it's back to action Friday. Waikiki travels to North Shore for a three game series beginning Friday.

AFL: Mesa 11, Scottsdale 3

Giants Prospects:

SS Manny Burriss - 1-4, 1 RBI, 1 SO, .327

CF Ben Copeland - 1-4, 1 3B (3), 1 RBI, 2 SO, .267

3B Ryan Rohlinger - 1-3, 1 R, 1 HR (2), 1 RBI, 2 SO, .267

RP Kelvin Pichardo - 2/3 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO, 1 WP, 1 HB, 9.00 ERA

RP Alex Hinshaw - 1 1/3 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO, 4.91 ERA

Other Scottsdale Prospects:

LF/3B Drew Sutton (Astros) - 1-3, 1 2B (4), 1 BB, 1 SO, .571

C Mark Wagner (Red Sox) - 2-4, 1 2B (1), 1 SO, .250

SP Clay Buchholz (Red Sox)- 4 1/3 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 2 SO, L (1-1), 2.92 ERA

Mesa Prospects:

RF Scott Cousins (Marlins) - 1-4, 2 R, 1 2B (2), 4 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SO, .212

1B Logan Morrison (Marlins) - 5-5, 2 R, 1 RBI, .423

SP Luis Marte (Tigers) - 4 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 SO, 2 WP, W (1-1), 7.88 ERA

Scottsdale lost second game in a row, again due to bad relief pitching. Mesa broke a scoreless tie in the fourth inning, scoring two runs. Ben Copeland put the Scorpions on the board with an RBI triple in the home half of the inning. Ryan Rohlinger homered in the seventh inning, a leadoff solo shot. By the time Rohlinger hit his second homer of the fall season, Mesa was already ahead by five runs. Kelvin Pichardo allowed three runs in relief of Clay Buchholz, in the five-run fifth inning for the Solar Sox. Alex Hinshaw struggled in 1 1/3 innings a well, allowing three base hits. Manny Burriss has committed errors in two straight games. Logan Morrison was the hitting star for Mesa with five hits.

Scottsdale plays Mesa again Thursday.

Mexican Pacific League: Mexicali 8, Guasave 7

Mexicali Giants Prospects:

C Todd Jennings - 0-3, 1 SO, 1 E (2), .182

RP Sergio Romo - 1 2/3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO, SV (4), 0.00 ERA

Mexicali held on to defeat Guasave by a run. Sergio Romo still hasn't allowed a run pitching as Mexicali's closer. Romo went long to get his fourth save of the winter season. Todd Jennings had a tough day both at the plate and behind the plate. Jennings went hitless and committed an error.

This series concludes Thursday with Mexicali hosting Guasave,

Hermosillo 10, Obregon 2

No Giants prospects played in the win over Obregon. The Naranjeros took a shutout into the ninth inning. Jayson Nix hit a double and would score in the inning to put Obregon on the board. Juan Canizalez hit two home runs for Hermosillo.

Hermosillo and Obregon play once more in this series Thursday.

Venezuelan Winter League:

Magallanes 6, Caribes 5

Magallanes Giants Prospects:

DH Pablo Sandoval - 1-4, 1 R, 1 RBI, .375

Caribes took a big lead against Magallanes with a four run fourth inning, but Magallanes came back with their own four run rally. Pablo Sandoval had another RBI, bringing in the game-winning run on a fielder's choice.

These two teams match up again Thursday.

Margarita v. Aragua, postponed

Margarita's game against Aragua was called off due to rain. Margarita faces Lara Thursday and Aragua plays La Guaira.

Dominican Winter League: Azucareros 7, Escogido 2

Escogido Giants Prospects:

RP Steve Hammond - 2/3 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO, 8.10 ERA

RP Roberto Novoa - 2/3 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 SO, 1 HR, 7.71 ERA

Escogido was almost shut out against Azucareros. The Leones scored two runs in the seventh inning but it was not enough to catch up to the Toros. Steve Hammond has made two appearances in the winter league in Venezuela as a reliever. Hammond's second outing Wednesday was rough on him and his ERA, allowing three runs in 2/3 innings. Roberto Novoa gave up a run in the loss. Novoa hadn't allowed a run in two appearances before Wednesday.

Escogido is off Thursday.

Puerto Rican League begins 11/06, returning for 2008 after ceasing operations in the 2007 season