Minor League Notebook

4/9

Sarasota Red Sox
They couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick off the season.

Top prospect Matt Murton crushed two homers -- going 3-for-4 with 5 RBI -- and Jeremy West added a homer and three hits as Sarasota cruised to a 10-0 victory over Fort Myers on Thursday.

Lenny Dinardo took the hill for Sarasota (1-0), allowing two hits and fanning two over three innings. Kason Gabbard (1-0) picked up the victory, pitching three scoreless frames following Dinardo’s departure.

David Pahucki and Brian Marshall tossed the final three innings.

4/17

Sarasota Red Sox -- by Hope-Valarie Pashos
Friday was a lucky thirteen for the Sarasota Red Sox. They avenged Thursday’s pounding with a 13 to 1 thumping of the Tampa Yankees.

Stefan Bailie was hot early, driving in two of the first three runs with a double. Jeremy West keeps his solid offense alive, knocking in Hanley Ramirez, who showed why he is such a hot prospect by belting a grand slam in the contest. His grand slam scored Patrick Boran, Chirs Durbin and Alberto Concepcion, Jr.

Juan Cedeno picks up the win after a very strong 6 inning performance. He gave up only four hits and one run, displaying his enormous potential. Brian Marshall, Ryan Larson and Robert Cochran came in and closed down the Tampa offense and surrendered just one walk.