Venerable Venable makes 51s pay
Sorry I didn't get around to posting this last night, I was on the phone with the proud new parents of Samuel Kostyal Senior. Here's the picture and, once again, congratulations to Sean and Stephanie Senior, two of the finest people in the world and sure to be wonderful parents:
Now, back to the action:
Will Venable used all his highly-regarded tools to take apart the Las Vegas 51s on Tuesday night.
The San Diego Padres prospect hit two home runs and made a diving catch in centerfield to lead the Portland Beavers to an 8-4 victory at Cashman Field.
The 51s made it easy for the Beavers and their starter, former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Josh Banks, by failing to capitalize on early opportunities. In the third inning, when the score was still 2-1 for the Beavers thanks to Venable's first-inning homer, Las Vegas loaded the bases with no outs and the meat of the order coming up. The 51s' 3-4-5 hitters - Randy Ruiz, Brett Harper and J.P. Arencibia - then struck out in a row to end the threat.
After the Beavers put two runners in scoring position with no outs in the top of the fourth and managed to get them home for a 4-1 lead, Las Vegas had a chance to strike back when the first two batters reached base in the bottom of the inning. However, the 51s' album got stuck in the wrong groove again and three straight batters lined out to center, with Venable making the standout defensive play of the game when he dived to catch a sinking liner for the first out.
With the score still 4-1 in the top of the sixth, Venable put the game out of reach with his second dinger, a three-run shot to right that was in no way wind-aided, as his opposite-field homer was earlier in the game.
The 51s closed to 7-4 in the bottom of the sixth inning, but could not get any closer.
NOTES: Former College of Southern Nevada star Sean Kazmar started for the Beavers at shortstop. He became the first CSN player to reach the major leagues when he was called up for a cup of coffee with the Padres last year. ... 51s CF Buck Coats set a 51s season-high by getting a hit in his 13th consecutive game. SS Angel Sanchez extended his hitting streak to ten games as well. ... Pitcher and author Dirk Hayhurst was called up to Toronto, though he was still on the roster temporarily for Tuesday's game. ... Will Venable's father, former major leaguer Max Venable, is the Beavers' hitting coach. ... Kraft has introduced a Tuesday night promotion that offers any fan with the wrapper from a package of Kraft Singles cheese the opportunity to buy two tickets for the price of one. Visit kraftsingles.com for details.
Now, back to the action:
Will Venable used all his highly-regarded tools to take apart the Las Vegas 51s on Tuesday night.
The San Diego Padres prospect hit two home runs and made a diving catch in centerfield to lead the Portland Beavers to an 8-4 victory at Cashman Field.
The 51s made it easy for the Beavers and their starter, former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Josh Banks, by failing to capitalize on early opportunities. In the third inning, when the score was still 2-1 for the Beavers thanks to Venable's first-inning homer, Las Vegas loaded the bases with no outs and the meat of the order coming up. The 51s' 3-4-5 hitters - Randy Ruiz, Brett Harper and J.P. Arencibia - then struck out in a row to end the threat.
After the Beavers put two runners in scoring position with no outs in the top of the fourth and managed to get them home for a 4-1 lead, Las Vegas had a chance to strike back when the first two batters reached base in the bottom of the inning. However, the 51s' album got stuck in the wrong groove again and three straight batters lined out to center, with Venable making the standout defensive play of the game when he dived to catch a sinking liner for the first out.
With the score still 4-1 in the top of the sixth, Venable put the game out of reach with his second dinger, a three-run shot to right that was in no way wind-aided, as his opposite-field homer was earlier in the game.
The 51s closed to 7-4 in the bottom of the sixth inning, but could not get any closer.
NOTES: Former College of Southern Nevada star Sean Kazmar started for the Beavers at shortstop. He became the first CSN player to reach the major leagues when he was called up for a cup of coffee with the Padres last year. ... 51s CF Buck Coats set a 51s season-high by getting a hit in his 13th consecutive game. SS Angel Sanchez extended his hitting streak to ten games as well. ... Pitcher and author Dirk Hayhurst was called up to Toronto, though he was still on the roster temporarily for Tuesday's game. ... Will Venable's father, former major leaguer Max Venable, is the Beavers' hitting coach. ... Kraft has introduced a Tuesday night promotion that offers any fan with the wrapper from a package of Kraft Singles cheese the opportunity to buy two tickets for the price of one. Visit kraftsingles.com for details.
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