Yankees MiLB Roundup for 8/19: Baby Bombers Split Six

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Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (64-66) defeat Syracuse Chiefs (74-55) 6-5

Zach Nuding started for the RailRiders, and pitched a good game. He allowed two runs through five innings. He struck out seven and issued two base-on-balls. Despite the solid outing, and leaving with a lead, Nuding failed to pick up a win. Diego Moreno came in to relieve Nuding and allowed three runs on five hits (one home run) in two innings. Luckily for SWB, Jim Miller came in to pitch two scoreless innings, picking up the win. Offensively, Jose Pirela was the story for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He went three-for-five on the day, with a solo home run, a triple, four RBI and two runs scored. In a mediocre season, Pirela has easily been the teams best, and most consistent player. This is a guy with a legimate big league future. Look for him to be one of the fifteen players called up to the Bronx next month. The only problem is it may be too little to late for the New York Yankees. Pirela should have been on the big league roster playing second base, a long time ago. Cashman & Co. dropped the ball on this one, to say the least.

The RailRiders will look for the two game sweep of the Chiefs Wednesday. Bryan Mitchell (4-1, 2.40 ERA) will be on the mound facing off against undefeated, A.J. Cole (5-0, 3.29 ERA). Mitchell is another player looking for a September call up to the big leagues. First pitch from PNC Field is set for 7:05.