Yes you read that right, our AAA affiliate lost to our High A outfit. It was actually a really good game between the two teams although it was a little confusing with Sac having 2 DH's at the same time (Suzuki and Barton)
The game started off lightning fast with Vince Mazzaro pitching for the Ports having a little control problem. He walked Mellilo and then a passed ball had mellilo at second. A single to center followed but no run as Mellio was nailed at the plate by a great throw for Herrera.. That guy has a cannon of an arm!!! However Barton made up for it with a 2 run shot to left field in the top of the first. The Ports replied in the bottom of the first with Lloyd Turner hit a towering solo shot to center field out over the 389 mark and then Herrera followed up a couple of batters later with a RBI single to tie the game.

The game settled down with some good pitching on both sides,  with Mellilo's solo HR to left field in the 3rd the only scoring for a while.
The Ports finally got more runs with a 2 run HR in the bottom of the sixth to take the lead. Unfortunately i do not have his name only his number #31, as he was a pinch hitter and the PA system is not the greatest. It did give the lead back to the ports at 4-3 and that was the final score at the end of the game. Brad Davis came in and pitched the last 2 innings for the save. (wow a two inning save, wouldnt that be nice?)
The only other notable higlight came from Jason Perry in the 8th inning. With 2 on and 2 out, Tommy Everidge hit a slicing shot deep down the right field line with Perry chasing after it running sideways and backwards. He caught the ball and promptly slammed straight into the wall. He kind of bounced off and collapsed to the ground... incredibly he hung on to the ball to end the inning. He was seriously shaken up so i was happy that he was able to get back up and half walk, half jog back to the dugout...
It was an excellent game, a lot of fun and the biggest disappointment to me was the fact that the stadium was nearly empty. i doubt if there were a 1000 people in attendace which was really sad. Banner Island has a great atmosphere when its full and its in a really pleasant setting right on the water. I am still waiting to hear about the first splash hit, it would have to be a monster to get it though...
Barton looked good, especially on his home run to opposite field, Suzuki had a good game with a couple of good at bats, worked an 0-2 count for a walk and laced a double late in the game.
Something else i noted was about the much vaunted and crticised SS Cliff Pennington... it appears he has been moved to 2nd base although i am not sure yet if this is permanent. Still waiting for more info.
On a personal note i was pretty darn happy to meet Jared Lansford, real nice kid. I got his autograph along with Mellilo and Suzuki all on the same ball, so one day when they are all in the HoF i should be rich...(Hey I can Dream... of the HoF not the money!!!)
So if you like this i will do some more updates from games when i do attend them. i know it was discussed in the offseason about some of us covering the minor league teams but i never did hear anything more about it.
And damn it was great to get home and find out We blanked the mariners!!! That was just a perfect end to the evening..
Have a good one all.