Back to a normal number of VLBers to have good games in the minors: seven. Some repeat offenders, but also two new names on the year...
Adam Pavkovich (Waynesboro 01-02, left) had yet another good game, going 2-4 with 2 runs, a home run, and 3 RBIs. He's now hitting 299/355/464 in 97 at-bats. He's also still just one step away from the major leagues...
Josh Papelbon (Loudoun 04) threw a shutout inning against Visalia, allowing one hit and one walk. Josh has struggled a bit this season, as he's at 0-2, 6.16, with a 1.68 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 19 innings. His home park is also very, very difficult to pitch in; it is very much a hitter's park. This is Josh's first appearance in this update!
Robert Rohrbaugh (Winchester 03) threw a good game, throwing 5 2/3 innings against Triple-A Omaha, allowing 4 hits, 2 walks, 1 run (earned), and striking out 2. On the year, Robert is 3-2, 5.66, with a 1.63 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9, and 4.9 K/9 in 35 innings. This is his first appearance, too!
Ben Harrison (Harrisonburg 01) continued his hot streak, going 2-3 with a walk, 2 runs, walk, home run, and 2 RBIs. He's hitting a robust 324/422/581 in 74 at-bats.
Craig Tatum (Covington 02) had a good game, going 2-4 with a double and 2 RBIs. He's hitting 248/319/410 in 105 at-bats.
Bobby Spain (Harrisonburg 06-07, right) had another tremendous game, going 3-5 with a double, home run, 2 runs, and 3 RBIs. He's really hitting; his rates are 316/358/474 in 114 at-bats. (He's 15-41 in his last 10 games.)
Tom Hagan (Covington 04-05) had a good game hitting behind Spain, going 2-4 with a home run, 2 runs, and an RBI. He's hitting 286/333/398 in 98 at-bats thus far. (Not surprisingly, Hickory won, 7-5.)