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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Orangel Arenas cannot win, but continues to impress - AngelsWin.com Minor League Report: 5-26-2010



Salt Lake Bees
Box Score 

The Good: Mark Trumbo (.271) is now in double digits in home runs after clubbing his 10th homer of the season in a 1-4 effort on Tuesday night. Corey Aldridge (.311) also went deep, hitting his 8th, going 2-4 as the DH. Hainley Statia and Gary Patchett each had two hits in a losing cause as the Bees lost to Iowa 8-2. Fernando Rodriguez (7.71) pitched two scoreless innings out of relief, striking out four.

The Bad: Terry Evans went 0-4 and is now 0 for his last 11 and hitting .209 over  his last ten games. After notching back to back quality starts, Marco Albano was rocked on Tuesday, giving up seven runs on four hits, while walking four in just 2 2/3 innings.

Noteworthy: Trevor Reckling (3-3, 6.38)  takes to the hill tonight against the Iowa Cubs and looks to get back on track after giving up 17 runs in his last three starts.

Arkansas Travelers
No Game on Tuesday

Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
No Game on Tuesday, however Patrick Corbin and Orangel Arenas have been promoted to Rancho Cucamonga.

Cedar Rapids Kernels
Box Score 

The Good: Orangel Arenas (2.01) last start with the Cedar Rapids Kernels was solid. Arenas kept his ERA hovering just a tick above two runs a game, with a five inning, one run allowed effort on Tuesday. Arenas struck out four batters and walked just one. Stephen Locke pitched three innings of relief, giving up one run on two hits, striking out two.

The Bad: The Kernels offense had just three hits on the night (M. Long, J. Segura and Jo. Jimenez) as the Kernels were shutout 2-0.

Noteworthy: Mike Trout and two former Kernels, Robert Fish and Alexi Amarista, were selected as the LA Angels named their Organizational Players of the Month for April. Abe Flores, the Angels Director of Player Development, announced the awards.

Prospect of the Day: Orangel Arenas, RHP Cedar Rapids Kernels