John From Albany - Rumble Ponies Review May 4 - May 9

Tough opening week for Binghamton as they start the season 0-5. 

In the 5 games played last week in Akron, they were outscored 31-11.  Overall Binghamton is hitting .194 with 1 HR, 9 RBIs - .323 OBP and .256 slugging. 

Pitching wise 6.02 ERA with a 1.463 WHIP.

Top hitter so far: Sebastian Elizalde, .333/.429/.417.  The star of the Mexican Pacific League these past two winters has picked up where he left off giving the Rumble Ponies some much needed offense. 

Three Binghamton Pitchers have shined so far: 

Yeizo Campos, Binghamton, W: 0 L: 0 ERA: 0.00 Games: 2 IP: 4.1 HR: 0 BB: 3 K’s: 4 WHIP: 0.92; 

Andrew Mitchell, Binghamton, W: 0 L: 0 ERA: 0.00 Games: 2 IP: 4.1 HR: 0 BB: 1 K’s: 4 WHIP: 0.46; 

Tylor Megill, Binghamton, W: 0 L: 0 ERA: 1.80 Games: 1 IP: 5 HR: 0 BB: 3 K’s: 10 WHIP: 1.00: 

To me, the biggest surprise of the season so far has been the bullpen.  Looking at the Opening Day Roster, it looked like an area of strength for the Ponies.  Andrew Mitchell has done well. But two pitchers who have done well in the past in Binghamton have struggled - Joe Zanghi (2,2 innings – 6 runs allowed) and Ryley Gilliam (1.2 innings – 5 runs allowed).  

Not sure if it is the late/abbreviated Spring Training for most Minor League Players or adjusting to the cold weather, but hopefully being home this week in Binghamton starts the Ponies on the winning track. 

Here is last week’s game log: 

Tuesday May 4^th - Akron 5 Binghamton Rumble Ponies 4 (Box Score) With Binghamton up 4-2 in the 9^th, Joe Zanghi allowed a 3 run walk-off HR.  Starting pitcher Tylor Megill went 5 innings, 2 hits, 1 runs. 10 Ks. 

Wednesday May 5^th - Akron Rubber Ducks 4 Binghamton Rumble Ponies 1 (Box Score) Binghamton only managed 3 hits in the loss. Carlos Cortes 1 for 4, 1 K; Mark Vientos 3B 0 for 3, 1 walk, 1 K; Sebastian Elizalde LF, 1 for 3, 1 walk; Colin Holderman started for Binghamton, 5 innings, 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk, 6 Ks;  Thomas McIlraith 1.2 innings, 2 runs, 2 hits, 2 walks, 3 Ks; Yeizo Campos 1.1 inning, 0 runs, 1 hit, 1 walk, 2 Ks;

Thursday May 6^th - Akron Rubber Ducks 9 Binghamton Rumble Ponies 2 (Box Score) Carlos Cortes LF, 0 for 4, 1 RBI, 1 walk, 1 K; Mark Vientos, 2 for 4, HR, 1 run, 1 RBI; Starting Pitcher Sam Tewes 3 innings, 2 hits, 5 runs – 1 earned, 3 walks, 3 Ks; Jared Robinson, 2 innings, 2 hits, 1 HR, 3 runs – all earned, 1 walk, 2 Ks; Ryley Gilliam, 2 hits, 1 run – earned; 1 K; Marcel Renteria – 2 innings, 1 hit, no runs, 1 walk, 1 K; 3B Edgardo Fermin left the game with an injured shoulder in the 1^st inning.  This made DH Mark Vientos take the field and the Ponies lost their DH requiring Sam Tewes and other pitchers swing the bat.  After getting picked off in the top of the 3^rd, Manny Rodriguez committed two errors in the bottom of the 3^rd which led to 4 Akron runs. 

Friday May 7^th - Akron Rubber Ducks 8 Binghamton Rumble Ponies 3 (Box Score) Starter Adam Oller 2 innings, 5 hits, 5 runs – all earned, 4 walks, 3 Ks; Andrew Mitchell 2.1 innings, no runs, no hits, 1 walk, 2 Ks; Joe Zanghi 2.1 Innings, 4 hits, 3 runs – all earned, 5 Ks; Cole Gordon 1.1 innings, no runs, no hits, 1 K; Carlos Cortes LF, 0 for 4, 1 RBI, 1 K; Nick Meyer C 2 for 4, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 K; Mark Vientos 1 for 3, 2 walks, 2 Ks;

Saturday May 8^th - Akron Rubber Ducks 5 Binghamton Rumble Ponies 1 (Box Score) Carlos Cortes LF 1 for 3, 2 walks 1 K; Desmond Lindsay CF 0 for 5, 1 run scored, 2 Ks; Sebastian Elizalde RF 1 for 4, double, RBI; Mark Vientos 1B 0 for 4, 1 K; Jeremy Vasquez 3B 1 for 3, 1 walk, 2 Ks; Yoel Romero 2B 2 for 3, 1 K;  Yeizo Campos 3 innings, no runs, no hits, 2 walks, 2 Ks; Ryley Gilliam, 2/3 innings, 4 hits, 4 runs – all earned, 1 walk; Tony Dibrell 2.1 innings, 1 hit, 1 run – earned, 1 walk, 2 Ks, 1 HR; Bradley Roney 1 inning, 1 hit, no runs, 1 K; Dan Rizzie 1 inning, no runs, no hits;

Sunday May 9^th – postponed due to weather. 

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