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Nick Hagadone

Well, first of all, Nick Hagadone may need a bit more seasoning.  The big lefty got rocked for four runs in two thirds of an inning last night to raise his AAA season ERA to 8.22.  It went a little something like double, walk, single, sac fly, 3 run homer.  Ouch.  Hagadone not only allowed his own four to score, but the double brought home an inherited runner as well.  Nick struggled with his control, missing on 10 of his 21 pitches.  Despite maintaining a .233 OBA, he has surrendered six earned runs in his last inning and a third (40.50 ERA).  Time to take a breath and get back on the horse.

Regardless of the 10-4 shellacking that the game ended up as, it was heartening to see Jared Goedert swing the bat a bit better.  Goedert (.174) singled, doubled, walked and scored a pair of runs.  With the impotence apparent in the big club's offense, it would be a pleasant surprise to see him return to 2010 form and make an impact on the lake this season.

David Huff started and pitched like a pedestrian.  Over five innings David allowed three runs on seven hits and three walks.  He struck out 5 and was pulled after just 84 pitches.  No word on a nagging injury, but Huff is certainly not throwing like a man who could help the Tribe chase the pennant.

Other Minor Points of Interest --

CC Lee notched two more K's in a scoreless inning as the Aeros lost 6-2 last night.  Lee (2.90) is averaging 16.88 K/9 over his last 4, 14.94 over his last 10, and 13.06 on the season.  Good stuff.

LeVon Washington has quietly broken out of an 0-for-20 slump with a seven game hitting streak.  Although the first six were only single hit games, LeVon posted three hits and three runs scored yesterday.  Washington is batting .346 with 8 runs scored and a pair of steals during the run and has raised his season average from .167 to .225.  Keep it goin', L.

Cheers.