Stars from Opening Day (4/3)
Big Night for Reading (AA) as they beat the Altoona Curve 8-3.
Andrew Carpenter (1-0) gave up two runs in five innings.
Jeremy Slayden had three hits, including a triple, and knocked in one RBI.
Jason Donald had two hits, including one double, and knocked in two RBIs.
Lou Marson had two hits and knocked in one RBI.
Game Time: 1:00pm Gates Open: Noon
Tonight's Lineup
TBA
Prepare to get Wet-N-Wacky
Wear Your Swimsuit on Sunday, September 2! Wet-N-Wacky Day features all types of water activities including a water slide, water balloons, water guns, water games, sprinklers, showers, misters, and more!
Kids 13 and Under receive a Box Seat at a special Wet-N-Wacky price of $1.
Bring the Family for just $25
As you've probably seen all over your TV, Sundays are Bright House Networks Family Days. You can choose between the $25 pack for 4 people or the $15 pack for just 2. The 4-pack includes 4 Premium Box Seats, 4 Hot Dogs, 4 Sodas, 4 bags of Cracker Jack, and 2 Game Programs.
Yesterday's Game(s)
The Threshers blasted the Flying Tigers yesterday in Game 1 of the doubleheader by a score of 11-1. Andrew Carpenter (17-6) lost his no-hit bid in the sixth inning after giving up a home run. He struck out seven and walked three in the game. Seven Threshers had at least one RBI in the game. Jeremy Slayden led the Threshers with four hits in four at-bats including his fourteenth home run of the year. He picked up three RBIs on the night. Jason Donald, Jake Blalock, and PJ Antoniato also had multi-hit games. Blalock's night included his sixth home run of the season. Brian Burgamy hit his ninth home run of the year in the fourth inning.
Antonio Bastardo made his first appearance for the Threshers in Game 2 after arriving from Lakewood. He picked up the win (1-0) after striking out 12 in just five innings of work. Matt Thayer and Clay Harris provided most of the offense. Thayer had two hits and three RBIs, while Harris had two hits and two RBIs. Jason Donald had two hits and scored twice. The final score was 6-5.
Playoff Picture
The Threshers have clinched the second half division title and will host the Sarasota Reds on Tuesday, September 4 at 7:00pm for Game 1 of the FSL Divisonal Playoffs. The Reds are set to host Game 2 (Wednesday) and Game 3 (Thursday) in Sarasota.
Tickets for the Tuesday, September 4 playoff game are on-sale now!
Game Time: 5:00pm (Game 1) Gates Open: 4:00pm
Tonight's Lineup
TBA
Kid's Giveaway Tonight
The first 500 Kids 13 and Under will get a Back to School Backpack as they enter the ballpark on Friday, August 31.
Extra! Extra!
Tonight is the final St. Petersburg Times Family Friday of 2007.
Yesterday's Game
The Clearwater Threshers came from behind to beat the Dunedin Blue Jays 7-3 thanks to sixth inning home runs from Jeremy Slayden (13) and Jake Blalock (5). Blalock went three for three on the night and was just a triple short of the cycle. Brian Burgamy added his seventh home run of the season in the seventh inning and Clay Harris hit his 10th home run of the year in the eighth inning. J.J. Trujillo (3-0) picked up the win in relief of Nate Johnson.
Giveaways Galore
There will be plenty of giveaways at the ballpark on Saturday, September 1. Be sure to be one of the first 1,500 fans through the gates so that you receive the 2007 Clearwater Threshers Team Photo.
Boom Boom Boom
Fireworks will light up the sky post-game on Saturday, September 1.
Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month of July and August, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Lakeland Flying Tigers on Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on both nights will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.
Prepare to get Wet-N-Wacky
Wear Your Swimsuit on Sunday, September 2! Wet-N-Wacky Day features all types of water activities including a water slide, water balloons, water guns, water games, sprinklers, showers, misters, and more!
Kids 13 and Under receive a Box Seat at a special Wet-N-Wacky price of $1.
Bring the Family for just $25
As you've probably seen all over your TV, Sundays are Bright House Networks Family Days. You can choose between the $25 pack for 4 people or the $15 pack for just 2. The 4-pack includes 4 Premium Box Seats, 4 Hot Dogs, 4 Sodas, 4 bags of Cracker Jack, and 2 Game Programs.
Playoff Picture
The Threshers are still chasing that elusive playoff berth and have it in sight. Win out, and Clearwater is in the playoffs!
Current Standings
The Threshers (40-25) and Dunedin Blue Jays (41-26) are tied atop the West Division. The Tampa Yankees (39-26) are just a half game behind.
Remaining Schedule (number of games left in parentheses)
Clearwater (5) - Lakeland comes in on Friday for five games in three days to close the regular season.
Dunedin (3) - They close with three home games against Ft. Myers.
Tampa (4) - They close their season with four games in three days at Sarasota.
Playoff Schedule
The first round of the playoffs will pit the winner of the first half (Sarasota) with the winner of the second half. The second half winner will host Game One which is scheduled for Tuesday, September 4. Sarasota will host Game Two on Wednesday, September 5 and Game Three on Thursday, September 6 (if necessary).
Tickets for a potential playoff game on Tuesday, September 4 at Bright House Networks Field are on-sale now. If you do purchase a ticket and we do not make the playoffs, you will able to return your ticket for a credit. The deadline to return will be October 31, 2007.
Game Time: 7:00pm Gates Open: 4:30pm
Tonight's Lineup
TBA
Tonight's starting pitcher is Andrew Cruse.
Dollar Dogs
Got a buck? Get a hot dog.
Happy Hour
Drop by Frenchy's Tiki Pavilion tonight and take advantage of some great drink specials. Ladies drink free from 5:00pm-6:00pm.
Road Trip Recap
The Threshers made a quick trip over the bridge to Tampa on Wednesday, August 22 and lost to the Yankees 8-4. Brad Harman, Jeremy Slayden, Matt Thayer, and PJ Antoniato each had two hits. Scott Mathieson made a rehab start and struck out two in two innings.
The Threshers went down the street to Dunedin and swept a doubleheader on Thursday, August 23. Brad Harman had three hits and five RBIs to lead the Threshers to a 12-7 win in Game One. Freddy Garcia made a rehab start and gave up just two hits in three innings. Game Two was much closer, with the Threshers winning by a score of 3-2. Brad Harman was two for two, while Jason Donald had two RBIs. John Suomi provided the rest of the offense with a solo home run (2).
The Threshers traveled back to Dunedin on Friday, August 24 and were beat 6-5 despite two home runs from Brian Burgamy (5) and a blast from Jason Donald (8). Lou Marson and Jake Blalock each also had two hits on the night.
Rain was an issue on the Threshers trip to Ft. Myers. The Threshers ended up playing one game on Sunday and two on Monday. The Threshers lost on Sunday, August 26 by a score of 3-1 despite Zac Stott's four strikeouts in five innings and Jeremy Slayden's RBI double.
The Threshers swept the Miracle in a doubleheader on Monday, August 27. Matt Thayer and Brian Burgamy provided the offense to lead the Threshers to a 9-2 win. Thayer was three for four with two runs scored while Burgamy was two for four and hit his sixth home run of the year. He also had three RBIs in the game. Andrew Carpenter picked up his record-breaking 16th win in Game Two by throwing a seven-inning perfect game. He struck out seven. Brad Harman provided all the offense with an RBI double and his 12th HR of the year.
Quench your Thirst
Tomorrow is our last Thirsty Thursday of 2007. Thirsty Thursday, where all drinks are 2 for 1.
Silver Sharks Club Meets Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the last Silver Sharks Night of the 2007 season. Seniors 55 and over receive 2 for 1 Senior Field Box tickets on Thursdays. That's 2 tickets for just $4.
Special Thursday Giveaway
Bright House Networks is sponsoring the Threshers replica jersey giveaway on Thursday, August 30. The first 1,500 fans through the gates will get this great item!
Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month of July and August, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Lakeland Flying Tigers on Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on both nights will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.
Playoff Picture
The Threshers are still chasing that elusive playoff berth and have it in sight.
Current Standings
The Dunedin Blue Jays (41-24) stand atop the West Division. The Threshers (38-25) are two games back, while the Tampa Yankees (38-26) are just a half game behind the Threshers.
Remaining Schedule (number of games left in parentheses)
Clearwater (7) - The Threshers face Dunedin on Wednesday and Thursday. Lakeland comes in on Friday for five games in three days to close the regular season.
Dunedin (5) - See above. They close with three home games against Ft. Myers.
Tampa (6) - They travel to Lakeland on Wednesday and Thursday. They close their season with four games in three days at Sarasota.
Playoff Schedule
The first round of the playoffs will pit the winner of the first half (Sarasota) with the winner of the second half. The second half winner will host Game One which is scheduled for Tuesday, September 4. Sarasota will host Game Two on Wednesday, September 5 and Game Three on Thursday, September 6 (if necessary).
Game Time: 7:00pm Gates Open: 6:00pm
Tonight's Lineup
TBA
Play Catch
Parent-Kid Catch returns for the last time this year tonight starting at 6:20pm.
Yesterday's Game
The Threshers led the Yankees 3-0, 6-4, and 7-6 but still lost the game on Monday night by a score of 8-7. Brian Burgamy, Matt Thayer, Jeremy Slayden, and Jason Donald each had two hits. Slayden hit his 12th home run of the year in the first inning, while Brad Harman hit his eleventh home run in the fourth. The game lasted three hours and thirteen minutes.
Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month of July, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Flying Tigers on Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on August 31 and September 1 will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.
Game Time: 7:00pm Gates Open: 6:00pm
Tonight's Lineup
TBA
Quench your Thirst
Tonight is a Thirsty Thursday where all drinks are 2 for 1.
Silver Sharks Club Meets Tonight
Tonight is a Silver Sharks Night. Seniors 55 and over receive 2 for 1 Senior Field Box tickets on Thursdays. That's 2 tickets for just $4.
Yesterday's Game(s)
The Threshers swept another doubleheader against the Flying Tigers.
Andrew Carpenter picked up his league-leading 14th win in Game 1 giving up only one run and five hits in seven innings (complete-game). Brian Burgamy and Jeremy Slayden both had two hits in the contest, while John Urick and Matt Thayer each had RBIs which helped lead to the 2-1 win.
Cory Willey struck out three and gave up only one hit in two innings of relief in Game 2 and picked up his sixth victory of the season. Brad Harman, Matt Thayer, and Jeremy Slayden provided the RBIs to give the Threshers a 3-2 victory.
The Race for First
The Threshers still lead the FSL in attendance. After an announced crowd of 1,587 yesterday, the Threshers went over the 150,000 fan mark for the season. The Threshers currently average 300 more fans a night than the second place Daytona Cubs.
First place in the win-loss column is also back in sight. The Threshers are 7-3 in their last 10 games and are now just a half game back of the Yankees. Tampa plays Ft. Myers again tonight. Ft. Myers is hot in August, having won 10 games in a row.
Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month of July, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Flying Tigers on Friday, August 31. There is also the potential for an additional doubleheader here against the Flying Tigers on a date to be determined. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on August 31 will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.
Game Time: 7:00pm Gates Open: 6:00pm
Tonight's Lineup
Burgamy, CF; Harman, 2B; Thayer, LF; Slayden, RF; Marson, C; Blalock, DH; Donald, SS; Harris, 1B; Antoniato, 3B
Tonight's starting pitcher is Carpenter
Quench your Thirst
It's Thirsty Thursday where all drinks are 2 for 1.
Silver Sharks Club Meets Tonight
It's Silver Sharks Night. Seniors 55 and over receive 2 for 1 Senior Field Box tickets on Thursdays. That's 2 tickets for just $4.
Road Trip Recap
The bats came alive in Vero as the Threshers took three of four from the Devil Rays. The Threshers twice scored 12 runs in a game and at least three players had two hits or more in each game. Six players had multi-hit games yesterday.
Stars of the Trip
Hard to pick just one with everyone picking up so many hits. Who do you think had the best trip?
Jake Blalock - Had one game in which he had three hits including two home runs. His five hits in 16 at-bats was good for a .313 batting average. He had one other home run on the trip. This was his first home run as a Thresher since August 14, 2005.
Jason Donald - Had three multi-hit games. His seven hits in 15 at-bats was good for a .467 batting average.
Brad Harman - Had three multi-hit games. His six hits in 19 at-bats was good for a .316 batting average. He also hit his 10th home run of the year on the trip.
Lou Marson - Had two multi-hit games including one game with four hits. His six hits in 18 at-bats was good for a .333 batting average. He also hit is fifth and sixth home runs of the season on the trip.
Jeremy Slayden - Had two multi-hit games including one game with three hits. His six hits in 19 at-bats was good for a .316 batting average. He also had a grand slam on Tuesday which was his eleventh home run of the season.
Matt Thayer - Had three multi-hit games. His six hits in 13 at-bats was good for a .462 batting average.
Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Flying Tigers on Wednesday, August 15 and Friday, August 31. The third game is TBD. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on August 15 and August 31 will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.
Pitch for Pink is Friday, August 10
Early Gates
Gates Open at Bright House Networks Field at a special time of 5:30pm. The first 2,500 women recieve a commemorative pink beach bag or pink baseball cap.
Survivor Lap
Get here early for the pre-game ceremony that includes a walk for breast cancer survivors. The lap is scheduled to start at 6:35pm. Survivors are to meet at the bottom of Section 102 at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the lap.
Raffles and Auctions
During the game, a silent auction will be held to auction off pink baseball bats autographed by players from the Philadelphia Phillies and Threshers, and pink jerseys worn by the players. Winning bidders will receive the jersey and a chance to meet the Threshers player who wore it during the game.
There will also be several other types of items offered in auctions and raffles throughout the night.
The raffles and auctions open at 5:30pm and will close just after the first pitch in the top of the sixth inning.
Launch-A-Ball Special
Launch-A-Ball will be at a special price of $2. There will also be 150 pink tennis balls in addition to our regular yellow tennis ball selection.
Extra! Extra!
It's another St. Petersburg Times Family Friday on Friday, August 10. Check your local St. Petersburg Times for the coupon that gets you 4 Field Box seats, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas, and 4 bags of chips for only $25!
Boom Boom Boom
Fireworks will light up the sky post-game on Saturday, August 11.
Plug in your Toaster
Sara Lee Bread Giveaways continue on Saturday, August 11. Be sure to get your Sara Lee coupon and free loaf on your way out of the ballpark.
Prepare to get Wet and Wacky
Wear Your Swimsuit on Sunday, August 12! Wet-N-Wacky Day features all types of water activities including a water slide, water balloons, water guns, water games, sprinklers, showers, misters, and more!
Kids 13 and Under receive a Box Seat at a special Wet-N-Wacky price of $1.
Bring the Family for just $25
As you've probably seen all over your TV, Sundays are Bright House Networks Family Days. You can choose between the $25 pack for 4 people or the $15 pack for just 2. The 4-pack includes 4 Premium Box Seats, 4 Hot Dogs, 4 Sodas, 4 bags of Cracker Jack, and 2 Game Programs.
Get to the Bookstore
There is a brand new book out about former Clearwater star Ryan Howard. It's written by Robert Merz and it's called, Ryan Howard: King of Swing. It's 120 pages and retails for just under $10. Click here to read the press release.
Jeremy Slayden is currently riding a nine game hitting streak. He's hitting .455 (15-33) over the entire hitting streak and has also scored 12 runs.
Slayden also has a streak of four multi-hit games in a row (.600 batting average).
Updated 8/7/07 at 2:10pm: Slayden was named FSL Offensive Player of the Week. Look for a story on the Official Site later.
Game Time: 6:30pm Gates Open: 5:00pm
Tonight's Lineup
Burgamy, CF; Harman, 2B; Thayer, LF; Slayden, RF; Marson, C; Blalock, DH; Harris, 1B; Made, 3B; Antoniato, SS
Tonight's starting pitcher is Carpenter. He is 2-0 against the Yankees this season.
Woof Woof
Bark at the Ballpark returns to Bright House Networks Field.
Vendor Tables
Be sure to stop by the Pedigree table located by the West Gate where they will be giving away Doggie Ice Cream Sandwiches. Several other companies like PetSmart and Animal Planet will also be participating in the evening’s activities. Plus there will be a Pet Adoption table.
Contests
Beyond Pampered is sponsoring a Dog/Owner look-a-like Contest (sign-up from 5:00-7:00 pm). Also, take part in the Ruffable Raffle throughout the evening. Tickets will be sold up until the sixth inning.
Demo
At 5:30pm there will be a dog frisbee demonstration by Central Florida Dog and Disc Club.
Post-Game Treat
Dogs run the bases
Dog Free Zones
Section(s) 114, 115, and 116 are set aside for guests who may not enjoy the company of your favorite furry friend.
Plug in your Toaster
Sara Lee Bread Giveaways continue tonight. Be sure to get your Sara Lee coupon and free loaf on your way out of the ballpark. Sara Lee Bread Giveaways wrap up on August 11.
Road Trip Recap
Clearwater dropped both games of a doubleheader in Tampa on Friday, August 3. Brian Burgamy, Jeremy Slayden, and Jason Donald all had two hits in Game 1 and Brad Harman hit his ninth home run of the year. Slayden and Matt Thayer both had two hits in Game 2 and Zac Stott gave up only one earned run but was still tagged for the loss.
Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Flying Tigers on Wednesday, August 15 and Friday, August 31. The third game is TBD. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on August 15 and August 31 will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.
Golson Honored
Former Thresher Greg Golson was named Phillies Minor League Player of the Week for July 23-29. His statistics for the week combine his last two games with Clearwater as well as his first four at Reading.
Game Time: 7:00pm Gates Open: 6:00pm
Tonight's Lineup
Burgamy, CF; Harman, 2B; Werth, LF; Slayden, RF; Marson, C; Blalock, DH; Donald, SS; Harris, 1B; Made, 3B
Tonight's starting pitcher is Stott.
Quench your Thirst
It's Thirsty Thursday where all drinks are 2 for 1.
Silver Sharks Club Meets Tonight
It's Silver Sharks Night. Seniors 55 and over receive 2 for 1 Senior Field Box tickets on Thursdays. That's 2 tickets for just $4.
Plug in your Toaster
Sara Lee Bread Giveaways start up tonight. Be sure to get your Sara Lee coupon and free loaf on your way out of the ballpark. Sara Lee Bread Giveaways are also coming up on August 4 and August 11
Road Trip Recap
The Threshers went 0-1 at Dunedin. Sunday's game was rained out and will be made up on August 23. John Urick hit his seventh home run, while Greg Golson his his 11th on Saturday (7/21).
The Threshers went 2-1 at Tampa. Golson went four for five on Monday (7/23) and Tuesday (7/24). He also picked up home run number twelve on Tuesday. Other home run hitters over in Tampa include Lou Marson (4) and Jason Donald (5). Marson and Jeremy Slayden each had two-hit games, while Hector Made had two hits on Monday and Wednesday (7/25). Jayson Werth went hitless in three at-bats in his first rehab appearance on Wednesday. Meanwhile, on the mound, Brett Myers continued his rehab with two starts in Tampa. He struck four in 2.1 innings. Josh Outman and Andrew Carpenter continued their winning ways while Alex Concepcion picked up his first loss as a Thresher.
Moving On Up
Greg Golson was promoted to Reading yesterday (July 25). Lakewood Blueclaws' pitcher Andrew Cruse has left Lakewood and joined the Threshers to fill the roster spot. In addition, Jayson Werth has joined the Threshers as part of his rehab assignment.
Updated at 1:00pm: Josh Outman has been promoted to Reading. Check the Official Site later for the release. Also, Brett Myers is no longer on the Threshers roster.
Cruse'n
Andrew Cruse joins the Threshers after a season-long stint with Lakewood. He was a ninth-round pick of the Phillies in the 2006 draft after playing at the University of South Carolina. He made his pro debut with Batavia and was a NY-Penn League All-Star in 2006. He primarily came out of the bullpen this season, but did start nine games this season, including his last 6 appearances. He likely will be the newest member of the Threshers starting rotation.
Updated 2:35pm: Cruse is scheduled to make his first start for the Threshers on Saturday, July 28.
Another Pitcher Honored
Andrew Carpenter was given the Phillies Minor League Pitcher of the Week Award for July 16-22 after striking out 10 and only giving up three hits in a complete-game shutout of Dunedin on July 19.
Bobblehead Mania
The Chase Utley bobblehead, sponsored by the St. Petersburg Times, is the last of the 2007 Bobblehead Series. It is scheduled to be given away on Friday, July 27.
Extra! Extra!
It's another St. Petersburg Times Family Friday on Friday, July 27. Check your local St. Petersburg Times for the coupon that gets you 4 Field Box seats, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas, and 4 bags of chips for only $25!
Boom Boom Boom
Fireworks will light up the sky post-game on Saturday, July 28.
Vrrrm Vrrrm Vrrrm
Participate
Motorcycle Night returns to Bright House Networks Field on Saturday, July 28. Ride your motorcycle to the game and take part in the Pre-Game Lap around the Field at 6:00pm and during the National Anthem. Participants receive a voucher for one free draft beer (post-lap), a free ticket, free parking, and drink specials at the Frenchy's Tiki Pavilion. Participants should check in with Dan McDonough near the fountain at the West Gate upon arrival to the ballpark.
There will also be a motorcycle show contest judged by Full Throttle Magazine. The contest is FREE to enter. First prize is $500. Second Prize is $250. Third Prize is $100
Register to Win
Fans can register at the booth behind home plate to win a Harley Davidson Dyna Family motorcycle courtesy of Fletcher's Harley Davidson. A name will be drawn if a Threshers player hits for the cycle. Also, motorcycle-related prizes will be given away between innings.
Game Time: 7:00pm Gates Open: 6:00pm
Tonight's Lineup
Burgamy, LF; Golson, CF; Blalock, DH; Slayden, RF; Marson, C; Donald, SS; Harris, 1B; Harman, 2B; Made, 3B
Tonight's starting pitcher is Myers.
Phillies pitcher Brett Myers will be starting tonight as part of a rehab assignment.
Football is Around the Corner
Celebrate the return of football, get 2 for 1 box seats, and drink specials at Frenchy's Tiki Pavilion by wearing your favorite team's jersey to the game tonight. Be one of the first 1,000 guests through the gate and get a football! Also, former Florida State star and current Tampa Bay Buccaneer Greg Spires will be on hand to sign autographs from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.
Extra! Extra!
It's another St. Petersburg Times Family Friday. Check your local St. Petersburg Times for the coupon that gets you 4 Field Box seats, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas, and 4 bags of chips for only $25!
TV Time
Updated at 11:18am: Tonight's ballgame against the Blue Jays is scheduled to be broadcast live on Catch 47. Catch 47 is only on Bright House Networks.
First Place on the Horizon
The Threshers could take first place away from the Yankees tonight with a win over the Blue Jays and a Yankees loss in their game against the Flying Tigers. The Threshers are 8-2 in their last 10 games.
Shut 'em Down
Andrew Carpenter picked up his league-leading eleventh win of the season yesterday against the Blue Jays. He struck out 10 batters and gave up only three hits en route to a complete game shutout.
Double Trouble
Greg Golson and Lou Marson both went 2 for 4 with an RBI. All four hits were doubles.
Quick Game
Last night's game against the Blue Jays lasted two hours and nine minutes. That was the quickest nine-inning game at Bright House Networks Field since April 29 (2:07).
Recent Moves
Jeremy Slayden was activated from the disabled list on July 13. Brett Harker (July 13) and Ben Pfinsgraff (July 14) were placed on the disabled list. Shaun Boyd was promoted to Reading while Cory Willey was sent back from Reading on July 15.
What's Next?
The Threshers hit the road for a two-game series in Dunedin on July 21 and 22. They follow that up with a three-game series in Tampa. The Threshers return home on Thursday, July 26 for a three-game homestand against the Sarasota Reds.
Bobblehead Mania
The Chase Utley bobblehead, sponsored by the St. Petersburg Times, is the last of the 2007 Bobblehead Series. It is scheduled to be given away on Friday, July 27.
Game Time: 7:00pm Gates Open: 6:00pm
Tonight's Lineup
TBA
Familiar Foes
The Threshers and Blue Jays have met up 12 times so far this season. The Threshers lead the season series 8-4.
Hot Bats
Clearwater hitters are batting .304 against Dunedin. Jeremy Slayden has played in 11 of the games against the Blue Jays this year and has 14 hits in 40 at-bats which is good for a .350 batting average. He also has nine RBIs against Blue Jays pitchers.
Bobblehead Mania
The Cole Hamels bobblehead, sponsored by Buena Vista Hotel, is set to be given out today (Thursday, July 19). The Chase Utley bobblehead, sponsored by the St. Petersburg Times, is the last of the 2007 Bobblehead Series. It is scheduled to be given away on Friday, July 27.
Quench your Thirst
It's Thirsty Thursday where all drinks are 2 for 1.
Silver Sharks Club Meets Tonight
It's Silver Sharks Night. Seniors 55 and over receive 2 for 1 Senior Field Box tickets on Thursdays. That's 2 tickets for just $4.
Game Changing Triple
Jason Donald's triple in the eighth inning scored two runs and gave the Threshers a 4-2 lead over the Mets yesterday. He scored the fifth and final run of the afternoon after Clay Harris singled.
Striking Out
Josh Outman's 12 strikeouts yesterday were his most in a game this season. He struck out 12 batters in a game once last season with Lakewood.
Blalock Returns
Jake Blalock scored one run in his first game back with the Threshers on Wednesday.
Another Delay
The game yesterday was delayed in the fifth inning again. This time due a rain shower. The delay only lasted 23 minutes.
Racking up the Honors
Jason Donald was named Phillies Minor League Player of the Week for July 9-15. He also won this award in Week 4 (April 30 - May 6). Donald was the Phillies Minor League Player of the Month award winner in May prior to his promotion to Clearwater from Lakewood.
Football is Around the Corner
Celebrate the return of football, get 2 for 1 box seats, and drink specials at Frenchy's Tiki Pavilion by wearing your favorite team's jersey to the game on Friday, July 20. Be one of the first 1,000 guests through the gate and get a football! Also, former Florida State star and current Tampa Bay Buccaneer Greg Spires will be on hand to sign autographs from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.
Tonight's Lineup
Burgamy, LF; Golson, CF; Thayer, DH; Slayden, RF; Marson, C; Donald, SS; Harris, 1B; Made, 3B; Antoniato, 2B - Tonight's starting pitcher is Villarreal
Poll Question
Visit Phillies.com and vote for former Thresher Cole Hamels as the Phillies first half MVP.
It's a Frenzy
Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes and HoneyBaked Ham are tonight's guest restaurants. The next Feeding Frenzy isn't until Monday, August 20.
The Move to First
A win tonight coupled with a Dunedin loss at Brevard County would put the Threshers in first place in the FSL West Division.
More Firsts
The 115,000th Threshers fan of 2007 will walk through the gates prior to tonight's ballgame. The Threshers currently lead the FSL in attendance with a 2,538 average through 45 openings.
Back with a Bang
Jeremy Slayden is four for 13 (.308) since coming off the disabled list during the road trip at Palm Beach.
Updated at 6:00pm: The Gates to Bright House Networks Field are open and the Feeding Frenzy has begun.
Updated at 7:00pm: The game will now start at 7:30pm.
The Official Site's current poll question asks, "Who was the Threshers first half MVP?"
Through 55 votes, the leader is Carlos Carrasco with nearly 35% of the vote.
Greg Golson, Andrew Carpenter, and Jeremy Slayden are all at a virtual tie at around 17% of the vote. Lou Marson follows with nearly 10% of the vote. Josh Outman has fallen to the back with just over 5% of the vote.
Who did you vote for? Do you think anyone was missing from the list of choices?
If you haven't voted yet. Visit the Official Site now to make your choice!
Chris Girandola had a story about the FSL in today's St. Petersburg Times and information about the Clearwater Threshers took up most of the article.
Jeremy Slayden's HR Derby championship last weekend was the focus of the article, but former Thresher Carlos Carrasco and the rest of our All-Stars were also mentioned.
Check out the whole article here.
The first half of the 2007 Clearwater Threshers season is officially in the books.
Record and Attendance
The Threshers finished the first half with a 39-31 (.557) record which was good for third place just four games behind the division-winning Sarasota Reds.
At home the Threshers were 20-14 (.588). The Threshers road record was 19-17 (.528).
The Threshers had 32 openings at Bright House Networks Field and announced a total of 79,525 guests which works out to an average of 2,485 which puts us slightly behind the Daytona Cubs.
Hitting
Greg Golson led the team in games (69), at-bats (292), runs (45), hits (77), doubles (19), total bases (121), and stolen bases (20). These stats also put him near the top of the FSL in the all of those categories.
Jeremy Slayden led the team in home runs (8), RBIs (42), walks (43), and on-base percentage (.398). Those stats also put him near the top of the FSL in all of those categories. He also has the longest hitting streak of any Threshers player this season. He was 20 for 42 for a .476 batting average during a twelve game period between April 28 and May 9. He also hit three home runs during that span. He made it on-base at least once 24 games in a row between April 23 and May 17.
Mike Spidale led the team in triples with four. That puts him in eighth place in the FSL. He also had the best batting average on the team with runners on base (.312) and with runners in scoring position and two outs (.323).
Clay Harris was the best hitter with the bases loaded. He hit .333 and had eight RBIs in those situations.
Lou Marson was the best hitter (.328) with runners in scoring position. Marson also had the fourth-best caught stealing/stolen bases efficiency stats in the FSL (.333).
Matt Thayer was the best hitter at home (.321).
Welinson Baez was the best hitter on the road (.286).
Threshers batters combined to put Clearwater in the top half of the FSL in runs (314), doubles (116), triples (19), RBIs (293), walks (226), and stolen bases (56).
Pitching
Andrew Carpenter led the FSL in wins with seven.
Josh Outman led the team in ERA (2.79), Innings Pitched (80.2), and Strikeouts (78). Those stats put him near the top of the FSL in all of those categories. His opponents batting avereage of .143 led Threshers pitchers when facing a situation with runners in scoring position.
Brett Harker led the team in saves with 11.
Carlos Carrasco led the team in WHIP (1.02). He was the best pitcher on the mound with runners on base on allowing them to hit .195 against him in those situations.
Threshers pitching was in the top half of the FSL in ERA (3.69), hits allowed (555), runs allowed (285), earned runs (250), strikeouts (520), and WHIP (1.31). The Threshers led the league or were tied for the league lead in shutouts (8) and saves (26).
All-Stars
Carlos Carrasco, Andrew Carpenter, Patrick Overholt, Lou Marson, and Jeremy Slayden were named to the 2007 FSL West Division All-Star Team. Patrick Overholt did not make the trip due to his promotion to Reading, and Greg Golson was added to the team later as an injury replacement. Slayden won the Home Run Derby.
Award Winners
FSL Pitcher of the Week - Josh Outman
Phillies Minor Leauge Pitcher of the Week - Daniel Brauer, Patrick Overholt, Zac Stott, Carlos Carrasco (twice)
Phillies Minor League Player of the Week- Clay Harris
Phillies Minor League Pitcher of the Month - Patrick Overholt (April), Zac Stott (May)
Phillies Minor League Player of the Month - Greg Golson (April)
Fun Facts
The Threshers were undefeated (33-0) when leading after eight innings.
The Threshers were 33-11 when scoring first.
The most runs that the Threshers scored in a game was 11. This happened April 26 at Lakeland and June 14 at Dunedin.
The most hits that the Threshers recorded in a game was 15.
The Threshers best month in the win-loss column was April. Their record was 16-8 (.667).
Threshers batters were hottest in the month of May with a .266 combined batting average.
Threshers pitchers were hottest in the month of April with a combined 2.29 ERA.
Just started to fill the Photo Gallery on the Official Site with pictures from FSL All-Star Weekend in Daytona. It currently has 14 photos that I took.
Here are a couple samples:
Carpenter warms up (below)
Jeremy Slayden was the overall winner of the Home Run Derby this past Friday night in Daytona.
He was very patient at the plate, and as luck would have it, his two home runs in Round One were enough to advance to the next round. I believe that I was enjoying a snow cone and the Riverwalk at Jackie Robinson Ballpark during Round Two, so I missed most of his eight home runs there. I did make it back up into the stands for the Championship Round. Slayden's opponent went first and hit two late home runs. Slayden got the three he needed to win the challenge, and then stayed around to hit two more to cap off the night.
While at breakfast at a nice diner on Atlantic Avenue Saturday morning, I read this article by Sean Kernan about Slayden and the Home Run Derby in the Daytona Beach News-Journal. Check it out.
Updated at 12:30pm: Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com had this story with some more great quotes from Slayden.
Updated at 2:00pm: Don't miss Mayo's video interview of Slayden linked in the story above.
Jeremy Slayden and Lou Marson have both been selected to take part in the Skills Competitions as part of the FSL All-Star Game Fanfest tomorrow.
Slayden will hit for the West Division in the Home Run Derby while Marson will be a part of the Catcher Throwing Contest.
Gates at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona open at 5:00pm for the Fanfest.
Call the Daytona Cubs at (386) 257-3172 for ticket information.
Jeremy Slayden continues to grab the headlines.
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