Siena graduate John Lannan just can't seem to beat Philadelphia.
The Washington Nationals starting pitcher is 1-12 against the Phillies as Wilson Valdez and Jimmy Rollins each drove in two runs and Hunter Pence homered to lead Philadelphia to a 5-0 victory over Washington on Saturday night.
The Tri-City ValleyCats might be struggling in the standings but they will be well represented in the 2011 New York-Penn League All-Star Game.
Third baseman Matt Duffy, center fielder Justin Gominsky and pitcher Kyle Hallock will represent the team in the NYPL All-Star Game - which takes place on August 16th at LeLacheur Park in Lowell.
Tonight, the Tri-City ValleyCats will play host to the Staten Island Yankees in a New York/Penn League game. It's also Hunter Pence bobblehead night as the first 1,000 fans get a bobblehead of the Houston Astros All-Star.
But this game has even more meaning to me. I'm throwing out the first pitch.
There is no better feeling than taking your son to a baseball game. I got that experience on Sunday night as the ValleyCats played host to the Aberdeen IronBirds at Joe Bruno Stadium.
It was my 3-year old son Zachary's first-ever professional baseball game. And it was a moment neither of us will ever forget.
July 8, 2011
Opening Day for the Tri-City ValleyCats is just a day away and with that, means the Opening Day roster is set for the short-season Class A affiliate of the Houston Astros.
There will be 28 minor-league players in the Astros organization that will begin the summer in Troy as the ValleyCats look to defend their 2010 New York-Penn League title.
