Red Sox Farm Update: July 4th

Jun 3, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Carlos Peguero (39) runs to third base during the third inning in game two of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Triple-A: Pawtucket Red Sox

Final Score: PawSox 4 – Syracuse Chiefs 12

Starting Pitcher: Keith Couch

• Took the loss for a 3-8 record and a 5.66 ERA
• Gave up 8 runs on 10 hits, including 2 homers. He had no walks and 6 strikeouts in 5.0 innings

Bullpen: 

• Jess Todd – 2 runs on 2 hits, including a home run, in 1.0 innings
• Pat Light – 2 runs on 3 hits and 3 walks in 0.2 innings
• Jonathan Aro – 0 runs and 1 strikeout in 1.1 innings

Key Position Players:

• LF Carlos Peguero – 2 hits, 2 home runs, and 4 RBIs
• CF Jackie Bradley Jr. – 2-for-4 with a run scored
• RF Rusney Castillo – 0-for-4 with 4 strikeouts (.294 batting average)
• 1B Allen Craig – 1-for-4 with 2 strikeouts (.274 BA)

Apr 17, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Batting practice balls sit in a basket prior to a game between the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Double-A: Portland Sea Dogs

Final Score: Sea Dogs 2 – Binghamton Mets 5

Starting Pitcher: William Cuevas

• Took the loss to post a 7-5 record and a 3.51 ERA
• Gave up 4 runs on 4 hits, 1 walk, and 5 strikeouts in 5.0 innings

Bullpen:

• Mike McCarthy – 1 run on 2 hits, 1 walk, and 3 strikeouts in 3.0 innings

Key Position Players:

• CF Manuel Margot – 1-for-3, with a run scored
• 3B Jantzen Witte – 2-for-4, with a double and an RBI

Sep 7, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; General view of the field box seats prior to a game between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Class A (Advanced): Salem Red Sox

Final Score: Red Sox 0 – Lynchburg Hillcats 15

Starting Pitcher: Kevin McAvoy

• Took the loss for a record of 4-7, with a 4.28 ERA
• Gave up 4 earned runs (5 total) on 6 hits, 4 walks, and 5 strikeouts in 4.2 innings

Bullpen:

• German Taveras – 6 runs on 8 hits, 1 walk, and 2 strikeouts in 1.0 inning
• Chandler Shepherd – 2 earned runs (4 total) on 6 hits, 0 walks, and 1 strikeout in 2.1 innings

Key Position Players:

• 2B Wendell Rijo – 0-for-4 (.252 BA)

Apr 13, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; An overall view of the opening ceremonies for the Boston Red Sox home opener against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Class A: Greenville Drive

Final Score: Savannah Sand Gnats 3 – Drive 1

Starting Pitcher: Dedgar Jimenez

• No-Decision, keeping his record at 5-4 with a 3.11 ERA
• Gave up 0 runs on 3 hits, 1 walk, and 4 strikeouts in 4.0 innings

Bullpen:

• Jake Drehoff – took the loss (1-1) and gave up 2 runs on 4 hits, 1 walk, and 2 strikeouts in 3.2 innings
• Kuehl McEachern – 1 run on 4 hits and a strikeout in 1.1 innings

Key Position Players:

• 2B Yoan Moncada – 2-for-3, with 1 RBI and 1 walk
• LF Mike Meyers – 1-for4, with 3 strikeouts