51s Win Pitcher’s Duel In Iowa Opener

Las Vegas 51s @ Iowa Cubs

July 14, 2016

Darin Gorski @ Rob Zastryzny

Teams	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Las Vegas	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0		3	7	0
Iowa	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0		2	6	0

W: Gorski (3-1, 3.65 ERA); L: Zastryzny (4-3, 4.88 ERA); Save: Henderson (1)

Boxscore

The Highlights:

Pitchers

Darin Gorski (W, 3-1, 3.65 ERA) – 5.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R (2 ER), 4 TB, 2 BB, 4 K (4 K/Sw), 1 GIDP, 5 GB: 3 FB: 3 LD: 4 PU, 86 Pitches (49 Strikes), 9 Swinging, 14 Called, 10.5% SwStr, 25.7% Whiff/Swing, 15.2 Pitches/IP, 21 BF

Josh Smoker (H, 10, 5.31 ERA) – 1 IP, 1 H, 1 TB, 1 K (1 K/Sw), 1 GB: 1 LD, 6 Pitches (6 Strikes), 2 Swinging, 2 Called, 33.3% SwStr, 50% Whiff/Swing, 6 Pitches/IP, 3 BF

Chase Bradford (H, 4, 3.95 ERA) – 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 TB, 3 K (2 K/Sw), 2 LD, 25 Pitches (18 Strikes), 6 Swinging, 2 Called, 24% SwStr, 37.5% Whiff/Swing, 18.8 Pitches/IP, 5 BF

Jim Henderson (S, 1, 0.00 ERA) – 1 IP, 1 K (1 K/Sw), 1 GB: 1 PU, 14 Pitches (9 Strikes), 1 Swinging, 1 Called, 7.1% SwStr, 12.5% Whiff/Swing, 14 Pitches/IP, 3 BF

Batters

2B - Dilson Herrera - 2-5, 1 K, 7.1% SwStr, 12.5% Whiff/Swing, 2.8 Pitches/PA

1B - Eric Campbell - 2-3, 1 R, 2 2B, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K, 12.5% SwStr, 33.3% Whiff/Swing, 4 Pitches/PA

3B - T.J. Rivera - 1-4, 1 K, 9.1% SwStr, 20% Whiff/Swing, 2.75 Pitches/PA

C - Kevin Plawecki - 1-3, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 9.1% SwStr, 20% Whiff/Swing, 2.75 Pitches/PA

SP – Darin Gorski - 1-3, 1 R, 2 K, 14.3% SwStr, 25% Whiff/Swing, 4.67 Pitches/PA

Recapish

            The 51s started their second half with a 3-2 win over the Iowa Cubs Thursday night thanks to some fine pitching and a pair of doubles off the bat of Eric Campbell. Starter Darin Gorski had his best effort since returning to the org, holding on to a shutout bid until there were two gone in the 6^th, and he helped himself at the plate by singling and scoring in the 5^th.

Below Par Effort Sinks 51s

Las Vegas 51s @ Tacoma Rainiers

July 2, 2016

Duane Below @ Donn Roach

Teams	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Las Vegas	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0		2	5	2
Tacoma	0	1	5	0	0	1	1	1	X		9	16	1

W: Roach (5-4, 4.23 ERA); L: Below (4-7, 4.53 ERA)

Boxscore

The Highlights:

Pitchers

Duane Below (L, 4-7, 4.53 ERA) – 5.2 IP, 11 H, 7 R (6 ER), 2 2B, 1 3B, 15 TB, 1 BB, 2 K (2 K/Sw), 1 GIDP, 12 GB: 7 FB: 4 LD: 2 PU, 104 Pitches (75 Strikes), 6 Swinging, 18 Called, 5.8% SwStr, 10.5% Whiff/Swing, 18.4 Pitches/IP, 30 BF

Josh Smoker (5.80 ERA) – 1.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R (1 ER), 1 2B, 4 TB, 2 K (2 K/Sw), 3 GB: 1 FB: 1 LD, 28 Pitches (20 Strikes), 3 Swinging, 6 Called, 10.7% SwStr, 21.4% Whiff/Swing, 21 Pitches/IP, 7 BF

Josh Edgin (2.65 ERA) – 1 IP, 2 H, 1 R (1 ER), 1 2B, 3 TB, 3 GB: 2 FB, 17 Pitches (11 Strikes), 4 Called, 17 Pitches/IP, 5 BF           

Batters

2B - Ty Kelly - 2-4, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 K, 7.1% SwStr, 25% Whiff/Swing, 3.5 Pitches/PA

SS - Gavin Cecchini - 1-4, 1 K, 1 GIDP, 13.3% SwStr, 28.6% Whiff/Swing, 3.75 Pitches/PA

3B - Eric Campbell - 1-4, 1 R, 2 K, 17.6% SwStr, 27.3% Whiff/Swing, 4.25 Pitches/PA

DH - Johnny Monell - 1-4, 1 K, 1 SB, 9.1% SwStr, 20% Whiff/Swing, 2.75 Pitches/PA

Recapish

            The Las Vegas 51s took a 9-2 beating for their second straight loss in Tacoma Saturday night. The offense showed signs of life early, but went missing after Ty Kelly picked up his second hit of the game in the 5^th. In total, the final 13 Las Vegas batters were set down in a row, and the game raced to a finish as a result.

            The 51s were actually up 1-0 early, though maybe the way they scored that run should’ve been an omen of things to come. With runners on the corners and nobody out, Michael Conforto grounded into a double play to bring home Ty Kelly. After the first two batters of the game picked up hits, Las Vegas finished just 3-28 with one walk and no more extra base hits.

Conforto And Plawecki Power 51s To Victory

Las Vegas 51s @ Tacoma Rainiers

June 30, 2016

Darin Gorski @ Jarrett Grube

Teams	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Las Vegas	0	0	3	2	0	1	0	0	1		7	10	0
Tacoma	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2		3	6	0

W: Gorski (1-1, 3.75 ERA); L: Grube (0-1, 5.40 ERA)

Boxscore

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The Highlights:

Pitchers

Darin Gorski (W, 1-1, 3.75 ERA) – 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R (1 ER), 2 2B, 6 TB, 1 BB, 4 K (2 K/Sw), 1 GIDP, 5 GB: 6 FB: 5 LD: 4 PU, 83 Pitches (54 Strikes), 6 Swinging, 16 Called, 7.2% SwStr, 15.8% Whiff/Swing, 11.9 Pitches/IP, 25 BF

Chase Bradford (4.03 ERA) – 1 IP, 3 K (3 K/Sw), 18 Pitches (12 Strikes), 5 Swinging, 2 Called, 27.8% SwStr, 50% Whiff/Swing, 18 Pitches/IP, 3 BF

Zack Thornton (6.69 ERA) – 1 IP, 2 H, 2 R (2 ER), 1 2B, 3 TB, 1 BB, 1 K (0 K/Sw), 3 GB: 1 FB, 22 Pitches (15 Strikes), 9 Called, 22 Pitches/IP, 6 BF

Batters

2B - Ty Kelly - 2-5, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 SB, 2.6 Pitches/PA

SS - Gavin Cecchini - 1-4, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K, 11.1% SwStr, 33.3% Whiff/Swing, 3.6 Pitches/PA

LF - Michael Conforto - 1-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 4 Pitches/PA

1B - Eric Campbell - 2-4, 1 R, 1 K, 1 CS, 3.5 Pitches/PA

DH - Johnny Monell - 2-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 K, 22.7% SwStr, 50% Whiff/Swing, 5.5 Pitches/PA

C - Kevin Plawecki - 2-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 7.7% SwStr, 14.3% Whiff/Swing, 3.25 Pitches/PA

Recapish

            The Las Vegas 51s started their road trip on a high note Thursday night in Tacoma, taking the opener of their series with the Rainier 7-3 thanks to some big flies. Two 51s recently demoted from the Mets made the biggest impact, as both Michael Conforto and Kevin Plawecki went deep with men on base for Las Vegas. Starter Darin Gorski was much more effective in his second start with the team, cruising through most of his 7 innings.

1st Inning Does In Gorski In His Return To The Org.

Las Vegas 51s @ Reno Aces

June 24, 2016

Darin Gorski @ Matt Buschmann

Teams	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Las Vegas	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	1	0		4	9	0
Reno	4	0	0	0	0	2	1	2	X		9	12	1

W: Buschmann (4-6, 5.31 ERA); L: Gorski (0-1, 7.20 ERA); Save: Hathaway (1)

Boxscore

The Highlights:

Pitchers

Darin Gorski (L, 0-1, 7.20 ERA) – 5 IP, 6 H, 4 R (4 ER), 1 HR, 9 TB, 4 BB, 1 K (1 K/Sw), 8 GB: 5 FB: 6 LD: 2 PU, 99 Pitches (58 Strikes), 3 Swinging, 15 Called, 3% SwStr, 7% Whiff/Swing, 19.8 Pitches/IP, 25 BF

Zack Thornton (6.23 ERA) – 1 IP, 3 H, 2 R (2 ER), 1 2B, 4 TB, 1 GIDP, 2 GB: 3 LD, 12 Pitches (8 Strikes), 3 Called, 12 Pitches/IP, 5 BF

Chase Huchingson (6.75 ERA) – 2 IP, 3 H, 3 R (2 ER), 1 3B, 1 HR, 8 TB, 1 BB, 4 K (3 K/Sw), 2 GB: 2 FB: 1 LD 44 Pitches (23 Strikes), 8 Swinging, 6 Called, 18.2% SwStr, 47.1% Whiff/Swing, 22 Pitches/IP, 11 BF

Batters

CF - Brandon Nimmo - 1-5, 1 CS, 2.8 Pitches/PA

3B - Eric Campbell - 1-3, 1 R, 1 BB, 2 K, 17.4% SwStr, 40% Whiff/Swing, 5.75 Pitches/PA

1B - Johnny Monell - 1-4, 1 R, 1 K, 12.5% SwStr, 25% Whiff/Swing, 4 Pitches/PA

RF - Travis Taijeron - 1-3, 1 HBP, 2 K, 33.3% SwStr, 83.3% Whiff/Swing, 3.75 Pitches/PA

C - Kevin Plawecki - 2-3, 1 R, 1 BB, 2.75 Pitches/PA

SS - Gavin Cecchini - 2-4, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 GIDP, 3.25 Pitches/PA

LF - Ty Kelly - 1-3, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 GIDP, 2.5 Pitches/PA

Recapish

            After being signed out of Indy ball earlier this week, Darin Gorski made his return to the organization starting for the Las Vegas 51s Friday night. Gorski was hit around early and the 51s weren’t able to comeback in his season debut, but most of the Las Vegas pen did get to rest, which was a minor victory for Manager Wally Backman.

            Gorski found himself trailing 3-0 with just one out recorded in the 1^st after Kyle Jensen went deep for the 13^th time this season. He didn’t have good command early, but he got sharper later in the start. The Aces managed just a pair of singles against him after the 1^st inning, and he left in a 4-3 game.