Morelli Extends Hit Streak to 15 Games As Cubs Rally to Drop Brewers

Submitted by Arizona Phil on Sat, 05/29/2010 - 3:40pm

Carlos Romero bounced a game-tying RBI single to right, Alvaro Ramirez lined an RBI single down the RF line, and Pin-Chieh Chen knocked-in two insurance runs with a two-run single, as the EXST Cubs rallied to score four runs in the bottom of the 8th to defeat the EXST Brewers 5-2 in Cactus League Extended Spring Training action at Fitch Park Field #3 this morning in Mesa. The game was pre-planned as a ten-inning contest, so that more Brewer and Cub pitchers could get game work.


Besides the four-run rally in the 8th, other EXST Cubs highlights today included Tarlandus Mitchell and Austin Kirk combining to fan ten Brewers in just 5-1/3 innings, and Jesus Morelli extending his hit streak to 15 games with a 1st inning single. (Morelli is now hitting 382/447/574 in 21 EXST games since being moved down to Extended Spring Training from Peoria).


Here is today’s abridged box score (Cubs players only):


LINEUP:
1. Vismeldy Bieneme, 3B: 1-5 (P-4, F-9, 6-4 FC, 1B, F-7, R)
2. Alvaro Ramirez, CF: 1-4 (P-3, 4-3, F-7, 1B, RBI, R, SB)
3. Pin-Chieh Chen, 2B: 2-3 (1B, BB, 4-3, 1B, 2 RBI, R)
4a. Jesus Morelli, RF: 2-3 (1B, 1B, K)
4b. SLOT WAS SKIPPED 4th TIME THROUGH ORDER ALTHOUGH MORELLI REMAINED IN RF
5. Runey Davis, LF: 0-4 (K, K, F-8, 5-3)
6a. Sergio Burruel, DH-C: 1-3 (1B, 4-3, K, RBI)
6b. SLOT WAS SKIPPED 4th TIME THROUGH ORDER ALTHOUGH BURRUEL REMAINED IN GAME
7. Chris Huseby, DH #2: 1-4 (1B, K, 6-3, 5-3)
8a. Arismendy Alcantara, SS: 1-2 (K, 1B, BB, R, SB, CS)
8b. Wes Darvill, PH-SS: 0-1 (F-7)
9a. Jose Guevara, 1B: 0-3 (K, P-5, 3-1)
9b. Blair Springfield, PH-1B: 0-1 (5-3)
10a. Carlos Romero, C: 2-3 (P-4, 1B, 1B, RBI)
10b. Kyung-Min Na, PR-DH: 1-1 (1B, R)


PITCHERS:
1. Tarlandus Mitchell – 1.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R (1 ER), 2 BB, 4 K, 1/0 GO/FO, 45 pitches (26 strikes)
NOTE: Mitchell’s 1st inning was terminated (“rolled”) with two outs after Mitchell had thrown his 27th pitch of the inning
2. Austin Kirk – 3.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R (1 ER), 2 BB, 6 K, 4/1 GO/FO, 60 pitches (40 strikes)
3. Jesse Ginley – 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K, 2/1 GO/FO, 13 pitches (8 strikes)
4. Jose Rosario – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K, 2/1 GO/FO, 18 pitches (11 strikes)
5. Danny Keefe - 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 1/1 GO/FO, 8 pitches (6 strikes)
6. Corey Martin – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K, 2/1 GO/FO, 18 pitches (13 strikes)


ERRORS: NONE


CATCHERS DEFENSE:
Carlos Romero: 1-3 CS


BASERUNNING MISADVENTURES: Pin-Chieh Chen was thrown out 9-5 trying to advance from 1st to 3rd on a single to RF with two outs in the bottom of the 1st inning.


ATTENDANCE: 18


WEATHER: Sunny & cloudless, with temperatures in the 90’s

Tags: 
Extended Spring Training
EXST Cubs
Tarlandus Mitchell
Jesus Morelli
Alvaro Ramirez
Carlos Romero
Pin-Chieh Chen
Austin Kirk

Comments

Submitted by Hagsag  on Sat, 05/29/2010 - 6:03pm  
Phil, did the Cubs send some players back to the Dom. Rep. such as Disla, Camerena and Mendez?

Submitted by Arizona Phil  on Sun, 05/30/2010 - 2:12pm  
#1 Re: Morelli Extends Hit Streak to 15 Games As Cubs Rally to ... *new Submitted by Hagsag on Sat, 05/29/2010 - 5:03pm. Phil, did the Cubs send some players back to the Dom. Rep. such as Disla, Camerena and Mendez? ================================ HAGSAG: No.

Submitted by Childersb3  on Sat, 05/29/2010 - 6:56pm  
Hey Az Phil, A lot of people think the Cubs over-reached with Kirk in the third round. I understand it's way too early to tell (by about four years) if that's true, but what is your gut feeling about Austin? I know he comes from a HS powerhouse in OK, and he's a LEFTY, but other than that he kind of went unnoticed through the 2009 draft analysis stories. I think that neglect led to a lot of the reasoning behind the over-reaching statements.

Submitted by Arizona Phil  on Sun, 05/30/2010 - 2:24pm  
Submitted by Childersb3 on Sat, 05/29/2010 - 5:56pm Hey Az Phil, A lot of people think the Cubs over-reached with Kirk in the third round. I understand it's way too early to tell (by about four years) if that's true, but what is your gut feeling about Austin? I know he comes from a HS powerhouse in OK, and he's a LEFTY, but other than that he kind of went unnoticed through the 2009 draft analysis stories. I think that neglect led to a lot of the reasoning behind the over-reaching statements. =================================== CHILDERS: I like Austin Kirk. He had a poor Minor League Camp (control issues) and that's why he wasn't considered for a slot on the Peoria Chiefs Opening Day roster, but he has pitched very well at EXST (3.07 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, .212 OBA, with a team-leading 28 K), and I would say he is ready for Peoria right now. Kirk is a fly ball pitcher with a plus-fastball and a plus-curve who gets a lot of swings & misses and pop ups, whereas fellow EXST Cubs LHP John Mincone (who also appears to be ready for Peoria) has more sinking action on his fastball and so he is much more of a ground ball pitcher.

Submitted by Rob G.  on Sat, 05/29/2010 - 8:14pm  
through 8 inning at Florida phils up 1-0 on 1 unearned run

Submitted by Rob G.  on Sat, 05/29/2010 - 8:20pm  
long flyout to CF for the first out

Submitted by Rob G.  on Sat, 05/29/2010 - 8:22pm  
K's W. Helms for out #2

Submitted by Rob G.  on Sat, 05/29/2010 - 8:24pm  
groundout to 3b to do it

Submitted by The Joe  on Sat, 05/29/2010 - 9:04pm  
That was a fun one to watch.

Submitted by Rob G.  on Sat, 05/29/2010 - 8:17pm  
Kendry Morales breaks his ankle during celebration after walk-off grand slam...

Submitted by The Joe  on Sat, 05/29/2010 - 9:06pm  
The Grammatica school of celebrating.

Submitted by Rob G.  on Sat, 05/29/2010 - 8:19pm  
Z to start Wednesday according to Muskat... that is Randy Wells turn in the rotation, although no announcement that he's been moved to the pen or will be sent down.

Submitted by Rob G.  on Sat, 05/29/2010 - 9:54pm  
BLACKHAWKS!!!!

Submitted by The Joe  on Sun, 05/30/2010 - 11:27am  
This whole postseason, I keep thinking to myself, "I wish I cared about hockey." Gotta be an exciting time for fans.

Submitted by Old and Blue  on Sun, 05/30/2010 - 9:27am  
Dontrelle designated for reassignment today. At least he's rich.

Submitted by The Joe  on Sun, 05/30/2010 - 11:26am  
Poor Dontrelle. I thought he was pitching ok...of course Schertzer is better. Wonder if he wants to be a reliever?

Submitted by Jackstraw  on Sun, 05/30/2010 - 11:36am  
Or play third.

Submitted by Cubster  on Sun, 05/30/2010 - 11:48am  
per muskat: rf fuke, 2b riot, 1b lee, 3b ramy (if OK), cf byrd, lf sori, c soto, ss castro, p demp (Tyler Colvin's mom sticks a pin in her Piniella bobble head doll)

Submitted by Charlie  on Sun, 05/30/2010 - 11:55am  
Fontenot and Colvin both ought to be in the lineup vs. Wainwright. Cub #s against him are mostly awful, except for Soriano and Aramis.

Submitted by The E-Man  on Sun, 05/30/2010 - 12:13pm  
I am tired of Lou now. Can he please go home? Fontenot has been one of our few offensive bright spots this week. And, he will be replaced by a guy batting .170, with an injured thumb, tricep, and shoulder?

Submitted by Cubster  on Sun, 05/30/2010 - 12:24pm  
http://tinyurl.com/3a93q3 Muskat's hair is on fire... Cubs will call up Andrew Cashner on Mon in Pitt http://twitter.com/CarrieMuskat/

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