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

Luis Severino-Mandatory Credit: examiner.com

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Trenton Thunder (60-69) lose to New Hampshire Fisher Cats (62-66) 2-1

The Thunder continue to spiral downwards in the final weeks of 2014. After getting swept by the Bowie Baysox, Trenton lost their fourth straight game Tuesday. It’s very rare you see a team combine to throw a two hitter and lose. The Thunder did just that. In a game that was a microcosm of their season, Luis Severino started and went three innings. He gave up both runs on a walk and a home run in his abbreviated outing. He struck out three. Despite the rough day, Severino’s ERA in Trenton sits at  a stellar 2.55. A player we knew little about before the season, will finish 2014 as the Yankees’ top pitching prospect.

Ali Castillo tripled in the second inning, driving in Dante Bichette Jr. to score the only run for the Thunder. Francisco Arcia picked up a hit, his average is a team-high .316. Bichette, Tyler Austin and Jake Cave each singled, accounting for the rest of the Trenton’s five hits.

The Thunder will host the Fisher cats Wednesday for the second game of their three-game series. Dan Camrena looks to straighten himself out. Since being promoted from Tampa, he is just 1-5 with a 6.62 ERA. To assure himself a spot on Trenton’s roster next year, the twenty-one year-old needs to finish the season strong. P.J. Waters will be on the mound for the Fisher Cats. First pitch from Arm & Hammer Park is set for 7:05.

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