Chris Wallace, Tanner Bushue win April Legends’ awards

Chris Wallace; BluGrass Baseball photo

In the third April MiLB awards post, we will look at the best hitting and pitching performances from the Lexington Legends:

Hitter of the month: C Chris Wallace

Stats: .398, 7 HR, 24 RBI, 20 R
Honorable Mention: Daniel Adamson, Adam Bailey, Telvin Nash

Pitcher of the month: RHP Tanner Bushue

Stats: 3-0, 2.70 ERA, 11 SO/5 BB, 26.2 IP
Honorable Mention: Carlos Quevedo, Gabriel Garcia, Jason Chowning

MiLB roundup: Bats, Hot Rods win; Legends lose to Lee, Kannapolis; Townsend has four hits; Shelby, Kipnis homer

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John Shelby; Photo: UK Athletics

Highlights from Tuesday Kentucky MiLB action:

The Louisville Bats held Durham scoreless through the first seven innings and held on for an 8-3 win over the Bulls. Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Johnny Cueto surrendered three hits in four and two-third innings in a rehab start. Right fielder Fred Lewis was 3-3 with one home run, three RBI and three runs scored.
The Bowling Green Hot Rods rallied from a two-run deficit with three runs in the ninth inning to earn a 5-4 walk-off win over South Bend. Catcher Lucas Bailey slugged a three-run home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Hot Rods the win.
The Lexington Legends scored six runs over the first two innings and could not finish the rally in a 13-6 loss to Kannapolis. Second baseman Ben Orloff was 3-5 with one RBI and two runs scored, and center fielder Daniel Adamson was 3-4 with one double, two RBI and one run scored.
Mt. Sterling native and former Morehead St. infielder Drew Lee was 2-4 with two doubles, two RBI and one run scored for Kannapolis in the game.
London native Jon Townsend was 4-4 with one double, one run scored and one stolen base for high A Inland Empire.
Paducah native Jonathan Roof was 2-4 with one home run, five RBI and two runs scored for low A Hickory.
St. Mary’s alum Shawn Roof was 2-2 with one walk and one run scored for AA Erie.
Lexington native and former UK outfielder John Shelby was 2-4 with one home run, one RBI and two runs scored for AA Birmingham.
Louisville native and former Murray St. first baseman Wes Cunningham was 2-4 with one double, one triple, one RBI and one run scored for low A Fort Wayne.
One-time UK infielder turned outfielder Jason Kipnis, who transferred to Arizona St., was 2-5 with one triple, one home run, two RBI and one run scored for AAA Columbus.

MiLB roundup: Bats sweep DH; Hot Rods split DH; Legends lose; Duvall homers; Cox, Revere have three hits

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Ben Revere; Photo from Wikimedia Commons

Highlights from Tuesday Kentucky MiLB action:

The Louisville Bats swept a double-header versus Columbus with a 4-2 win in game one and a 5-4 win in game two. Right fielder Jeremy Hermida was 3-3 with one home run, one RBI and two runs scored in game one, and second baseman Chris Valaikia was 3-4 with two RBI in game two.
The Bowling Green Hot Rods split a double-header versus Fort Wayne with a 4-0 loss in game one and a 1-0 win in game two. Left-handed pitcher C. J. Riefenhauser surrendered one run on three hits in five innings while striking out seven batters and walking two in his start in game one but took a loss. Three Hot Rods pitcher surrendered just four hits in game two, and shortstop Derek Dietrich plated the only run with a solo home run.
The Lexington Legends held 2010 No. 1 pick Bryce Harper hitless but still dropped a 5-1 loss to Hagerstown. Center fielder Daniel Adamson was 3-4 with one double, one triple and one run scored, and Eastern High School alum Jason Chowning pitched two scoreless innings of relief for the Legends.
Louisville native and former UofL infielder Adam Duvall was 2-5 with one home run, two RBI and one run scored for low A Augusta.
Lexington Catholic alum Ben Revere was 3-4 with one run scored and one stolen base for AAA Rochester.
Louisville native Zack Cox was 3-5 with one RBI for high A Palm Beach.
LCA alum Robbie Ross surrendered two hits in four scoreless innings while striking out five batters and walking two in a start for high A Myrtle Beach.
Former Ky. Wesleyan right-handed pitcher Cory Wade posted his third scoreless two-inning appearance of the season and struck out three batters for AAA Durham.
Louisville native and former Union College right-handed pitcher Marty Popham struck out six batters in three and one-third scoreless innings for AA Kinston.

Chowning, three first rounders highlight Legends 2011 roster

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The Lexington Legends have released the team’s Opening Day roster, which is highlighted by three former first-round picks and an Eastern High School alum. Louisville native Jason Chowning will become the second Kentucky native to play for the team when the season begins, joining Lexington Legends Hall of Famer Josh Anderson. Check out the full roster below with each player’s hometown and acquisition info listed.

Pitchers

RHP Jason Chowning — Louisville, Ky. — 28th round (2010)
RHP Ruben Alaniz — La Grulla, Tex. — NDFA (2008)
RHP Tanner Bushue — Kinmundy, Ill. — 2nd round (2009)
RHP Jorge DeLeon — La Cega Azua, DR — FA (2006)
LHP Brad Dydalewicz — Spicewood, Tex. — 8th round (2008)
RHP Mike Foltynewicz — Minooka, Ill. — 1st round (2010)
LHP Gabriel Garcia — Charallave, VZ — FA (2007)
RHP Murilo Gouvea — Sau Paulo, Brazil — FA (2010)
RHP David Martinez — Cumana, VZ — FA (2005)
RHP Juan Minaya — Maimon, DR — FA (2008)
RHP Carlos Quevedo — Valencia, VZ — FA (2006)
LHP Alexander Sogard — Austin, Tex. — 26th round (2010)
RHP Brian Streilein — Point Pleasant, N. J. — 37th round (2010)

Catchers

Roberto Pena — Caguas, PR — 7th round (2010)
Chris Wallace — Cypress, Tex. — 16th round (2010)

Infielders

Telvin Nash — Belleview, Fla. — 3rd round (2010)
Jhonny Medrano — Tucupita, VZ — FA (2005)
Delino Deshields Jr. — Ocala, Fla. — 1st round (2010)
Enrique Hernandez — Toa Baja, PR — 6th round (2009)
Jiovanni Mier — Las Vegas, Nev. — 1st round (2009)
Mike Kvasnicka — Lakeville, Minn. — 1st supplemental round (2010)
Tyler Burnett — Murfreesboro, Tenn. — 17th round (2010)
Ben Orloff — Simi Valley, Cal. — 9th round (2009)

Outfielders

Adam Bailey — Monument, Colo. — 23rd round (2010)
Daniel Adamson — Spring, Ala. — 20th round (2010)
Bryce Lane — Phoenix City, Ala. — 41st round (2010)