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Sun Sep 5 08:12:56 2010 |
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WOW! Ross pitched in his first game today since being recalled. He pitched the 9th in a 7-4 loss to the LA Angels. How did he do? Bobby Abreau popped up to third, Torii Hunter was retired on a fly ball to center and Hideki Matsui went down on strikes. He only needed 10 pitches & 7 were strikes. I will have more pictures on the carousel in the morning.
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KM
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Wed Sep 1 18:12:56 2010 |
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The Oakland A's recalled right-handed pitcher Ross Wolf and selected right-handed pitcher Justin James from Triple-A Sacramento, the club announced today. The A's also outrighted left-handed pitcher Cedrick Bowers to Sacramento.
Wolf joins the A's for the second time this year as he was previously with the club from July 7 to August 21. He appeared in four games, posting a 2.45 ERA, but did not appear in a game after July 29 as he went 23 days and 21 games without pitching before he was optioned to Sacramento August 22. The 27-year old right-hander compiled a 16.87 ERA in three games with the River Cats following his option and was 0-1 with three saves and a 5.59 ERA in 10 appearances overall. Wolf was acquired by the A's from Baltimore along with cash considerations on June 22 in exchange for Jake Fox and was 0-2 with a 2.11 ERA in 25 relief appearances with Triple-A Norfolk.
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KM
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Sun Aug 29 08:07:19 2010 |
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Ross was brought in last night in the 7th inning with 2 outs. He gave up 2 hits before getting the final out and then in the 8th he walked one batter and retired the other three. 1 1/3 innings - 0 runs - 2 hits - 1 walk & 1 strikeout. I hope he gets another chance to pitch before being recalled. |
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Fri Aug 27 08:33:07 2010 |
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Apparantly Ross has not yet recovered from the 3 1/2 weeks without pitching. He pitched the 7th inning last night against Fresno and gave up 3 hits (including a home run) and 2 runs to take the loss. |
KM
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Tue Aug 24 09:30:13 2010 |
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Sacramento didn't waste any time getting Ross back on the mound but the 3 1/2 weeks without pitching had a big affect on him. He started the 7th inning, struck out the first batter and then allowed 4 hits and hit a batter. He was lifted from the game and ended up being charged with 3 runs and a blown save. Going that long without being in a game can definitely hurt a pitcher's effectiveness. Hopefully he will be able to pitch his way out of it before he is recalled to Oakland. |
KM
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Sun Aug 22 11:55:36 2010 |
Day To Day Game Updates
Ross's three week vacation in the bullpen is over. With the activation of closer, Andrew Bailey he has been sent back down to Sacramento. He will be recalled when they expand the roster on Sept. 1st, but until then he will be pitching in AAA again. If you look at the stats it's hard to understand why he was sent down..... maybe if they had asked for my advice..... but they didn't. If there is an upside, it would be that he should pitch more innings and that should help when he gets recalled in 10 days. |
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Fri Aug 20 09:51:12 2010 |
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OAKLAND -- It was nearly three weeks since A's reliever Ross Wolf has seen game action entering Thursday, but the right-hander said he's keeping ready and staying positive about the situation.
"I've been here before," Wolf said. "It's just staying mentally ready and doing your work when you go out, and play catch and after you play catch. I'm just staying mentally prepared."
Wolf, who was acquired from Baltimore for Jake Fox on June 22, has appeared in four of 32 games since he was promoted to Oakland on July 7. He had a 2.45 ERA in those four outings but hadn't appeared in a game since July 29.
"It's kind of the life of a reliever," manager Bob Geren said. "It's a little unusual, but sometimes relievers get to a point where they need days off, and there's other times where it's difficult to get them in the game. The fortunate thing about him is that he has a great attitude about it."
It's been so long since Wolf went full-bore that the A's had him throw a simulated game recently.
"It gets frustrating because you're a competitor and from a competitive standpoint," Wolf said. "But I totally understand. I'm not going to complain about it because you watch these guys play every day and you learn more and more just like you did in Triple-A."
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KM
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Tue Aug 17 12:04:30 2010 |
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Boof Bonser and Ross Wolf face the same challenge in the A's bullpen: Being ready when called upon but having no idea when that time might come.
Bonser has made just one appearance since being called up from Triple-A Sacramento on July 31 -- he threw a scoreless inning against the Texas Rangers on Aug. 6. Wolf has allowed one run in four appearances since being promoted from Sacramento on July 7, but he hasn't pitched since July 29.
"I've just got to be ready when called upon," Wolf said before Saturday's game against Minnesota. "I understand we've played close games and we've been using the back end of the bullpen."
Even with closer Andrew Bailey on the disabled list, there are three right-handers ahead of Wolf in the A's seven-man relief corps -- Michael Wuertz, Brad Ziegler and Henry Rodriguez.
Bonser was promoted to be a long reliever, but with the starting pitchers regularly pitching deep into games, there hasn't been an opportunity for him.
Like Wolf, Bonser said he's trying to keep himself mentally sharp and ready. An ex-Twin, he said he'd love the opportunity to face his former team this weekend.
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KM
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Wed Aug 4 08:34:34 2010 |
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OAKLAND -- Coming from a small town in Illinois, Ross Wolf is still getting used to the big-city feel of the Bay Area. At least he has the support of a clubhouse full of welcoming teammates.
"You can't ask for anything better," Wolf said. "This is one of the best clubhouses I've ever been in. One of the best group of guys I've been around, too."
The A's acquired Wolf from Baltimore for Jake Fox on June 22 and promoted Wolf from Triple-A Sacramento on July 7. Since Wolf has been up with the big league club, the A's have optioned a reliever to the Minor Leagues on two separate occasions -- and it wasn't Wolf either time.
Asked if he viewed the moves as a vote of confidence from the organization, Wolf said, "I hope. I always take it that way."
Wolf has only made four appearances for the A's, but he has racked up a 2.45 ERA. A's pitching coach Curt Young suggested Wolf move closer to the first-base side of the rubber so his arm slot brings the ball into the middle of the plate more.
Wolf's repertoire features an average fastball of 90 mph and a changeup that runs about 85 mph, but that's not a speed difference Young wants to alter.
"He has a great changeup," Young said. "There's really no reason to try and tinker with velocity, and especially his arm speed. That's kind of his plus-pitch, his putaway pitch, so that's not something you ever really mess with."
Added Wolf: "I tried to slow it up a few years ago and it just stayed up. I've had pitching coaches in the past just say, 'As long as you have that movement, just stick with it.' It's what got me here."
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Jed Earnest
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Thu Jul 29 23:08:02 2010 |
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Ross pitched the 8th inning tonight and performed very well. He got Blanco on a gound ball and then gave up a single to Moreland. He struck out Teagarden and then threw out Andrus on an infield grounder. A couple of more innings like tonight should give the manager more confidence in Ross. ERA is down to 2.45. I will have more pictures from tonights game on the carousel tomorrow. |
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Sat Jul 24 22:18:02 2010 |
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Ross retired the White Sox in order tonight to finish the game in the top of the 9th. He worked very quickly, needing only 8 pitches for a ground ball to 2nd, a ground ball to himself & a line drive to the shortstop. Oakland won 10-2. |
KM
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Wed Jul 21 10:49:01 2010 |
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Ross pitched again last night in a 5-4 win against the Boston Red Sox. He was brought in in the 5th inning with 2 on, 2 outs and the score tied 4-4. He walked the first batter and then got Bill Hall on a ground ball out. He started the 6th inning and it did not go well. He loaded the bases on a hbp and two walks, one of which was an intentional walk to David Ortiz. He was then lifted from the game but the A's were able to hang on and score the winning run in the bottom of the 10th. In his defense, he had not pitched for 10 days. Most relief pitchers will tell you that they need to pitch every 3-4 days to stay sharp. |
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Sun Jul 11 07:20:14 2010
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Ross made his first appearence last night since being called up to the A's. One inning - one run - two hits - no walks - THREE strikeouts. With a little better defensive support he would not have given up the run. The box score is listed below.
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KM
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Fri Jul 9 14:23:49 2010
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Quotes: "The A's selected right-handed pitcher Ross Wolf from Triple-A Sacramento and optioned right-handed pitcher Tyson Ross back to Sacramento on Wednesday.
Wolf, 27,who was acquired from Baltimore along with cash considerations on June 22 in exchange for Jake Fox, was 0-2 with a 2.11 ERA in 25 relief appearances with Triple-A Norfolk and later posted a 1.29 ERA with three saves in seven outings with Sacramento. Overall, he has a 1.99 ERA in 32 relief appearances this season.
Moreover, Wolf held hitters to a .196 batting average, including .174 with runners in scoring position, and gave up one home run in 45 1/3 innings. He posted a 14-game, 15 2/3-scoreless-innings streak before allowing a run in his final Triple-A outing Tuesday at Reno.
Originally drafted by Florida in the 18th round of the 2002 Draft, Wolf made his Major League debut with the Marlins in 2007 and went 0-1 with a 1.68 ERA in 14 relief appearances that season."
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"Wolf, 27, flew here from Reno, where the River Cats were playing. His wife Lynn and their 6-month-old son Eli made the trip with him. His only big league action came with 14 relief apppearances for Florida in 2007. But he'd been throwing very well recently at Triple-A. He runs his fastball up to 93 mph and generally has good movement in the 88-90 mph range.
Perhaps this bullpen could use a fresh face right now..."
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KM
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Wed Jul 7 17:26:14 2010
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It happened! Ross was called up today by the A's! He was flying from Reno to Oakland for tonight's game with the Yankee's. It's not very likely that he will pitch tonight since he pitched last night. This is what you've been waiting for Ross. GOOD LUCK!
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KM
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Wed Jul 7 07:57:49 2010
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Well, the string of scoreless innings is over. Ross once again pitched the 9th inning in a 14-13 win over Reno last night. He loaded the bases with a walk, a single and another walk and an error by the 2nd baseman allowsd the first 2 runs to score. He then retired the next 3 batters but a third run scored on a ground ball out. Only one run was earned because of the error but the two walks kept him from having another scoreless inning.
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KM
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Mon Jul 5 08:41:30 2010
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It appears that Ross has been given ths closer's job for Sacramento. He pitched another scoreless 9th inning last night in Reno to get his 3rd save in the past week. He allowed a single to the first batter, then struck out the next two and got the third on a popup to 2nd base. The following is from the Sacramento website: "Fernando Hernandez (1-6) pitched a scoreless eighth inning for his first victory of the season, and Ross Wolf shut the door in the ninth for his third save. Wolf has three saves in six outings with Sacramento."
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KM
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Sat Jul 3 08:13:57 2010
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Day To Day Game Updates
Once again Ross was called upon to pitch the 9th inning last night, this time with the score tied. An error and a single put two runners on but he was able to get the next three outs without any damage. Sacramento won 4-3 in the 11th.
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KM
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Fri Jul 2 07:50:52 2010
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Ross finally gave up a hit (single) in his 4th game since joining Sacramento. He retired the other three batters on two strikeouts and aground out. He earned his 2nd save as the River Cats beat Fresno 6-3.
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KM
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Tue Jun 29 08:18:58 2010
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They put a little more pressure on Ross last night. He was brought into the game in the 9th inning with Sacramento leading 7-5. Two strikeouts and a ground ball out to third and Ross had his first save since joining the Oakland A's organization. Very effeciant inning, 11 pitches - 8 strikes and 3 balls and he still hasn't allowed a hit in three games. I hope someone in Oakland is paying attention.
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KM
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Sun Jun 27 07:46:27 2010
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross pitched in his 2nd game last night since joining the "River Cats". He pitched a perfect 7th inning, needing only 12 pitches this time. Sacramento picked up a win against Tacoma, 6-2. His ERA since moving west, 0.0.
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KM
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Thu Jun 24 07:52:51 2010
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Ross's new team, the Sacramento River Cats, did not waste any time before getting him into a game. He pitched the 6th inning last night in a 8-0 loss to Las Vegas. The move on Tuesday from the east coast to the west coast did not affect him at all. He faced just four batters, one reached first on an error by the 3rd baseman and the other three he retired on ground ball outs. He needed only 13 pitches and 9 were strikes. The temperature in Las Vegas was 102, making his debut even more impressive.
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KM
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Tue Jun 22 12:04:48 2010
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"Orioles Acquire Jake Fox For Ross Wolf"
"The A's will obtain pitcher Ross Wolf, according to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun. The 27-year-old righty has a 2.11 ERA in 38.1 innings at Triple A this year with 6.1 K/9 and 3.5 BB/9. As Connolly notes, the O's have pulled off the first animal surname for animal surname trade in a while."
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KM
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Thu Jun 17 23:01:45 2010
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Ross earned his 7th Hold of the season tonight in a 6-3 win at Toledo. One inning, 1 hit, 0 runs, 1 strikeout & 0 walks. ERA 2.11. Can't get any better than this.
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KM
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Mon Jun 14 08:53:04 2010
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Another big outing against Columbus yesterday for Ross. 2.1 innings - 0 runs - 0 hits - 1 walk - 1 strikeout - ERA dropped to 2.17. This was his 24th game of the season and he has racked up 37.1 innings. He has allowed only 1 run in his last 10 games (he pitched 15.2 innings in that stretch). Somebody out there should be paying attention.
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KM
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Thu Jun 10 19:58:19 2010
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Last night --- Norfolk 3 - Gwinnett 1. Ross picked up his 5th Hold by pitching a scoreless 8th inning. Lowered his ERA to 2.38.
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KM
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Tue Jun 8 08:04:49 2010
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Ross came back last night and pitched for a second day in a row. One inning , no hits, no runs, 1 walk & 1 strikeout. ERA down to 2.45.
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KM
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Sun Jun 6 22:50:14 2010
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Ross entered today's game in the 9th inning with two runners on and no outs. A bunt turned into a force out at third took care of the first out and a 6-4-3 double play closed out the inning.
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KM
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Sun Jun 6 13:02:30 2010
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Ross pitched in two games this week.
Tuesday - 1/3 inning, no hits, no runs. Norfolk 4 - Rochester 3.
Friday - 2 innings, 1 hit, no runs. Buffalo 11 - Norfolk 6.
Current ERA is 2.61.
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KM
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Sun May 30 16:25:56 2010
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross pitched in three games this week.
Sunday - 3 innings, 2 hits, no runs. Rochester 8 - Norfolk 4.
Thursday - 2 1/3 innings, 1 hit, no runs. Pawtucket 8 - Norfolk 4.
Saturday - 2/3 inning, 1 hit, 2 walks, 1 run. Pawtucket 7 - Norfolk 2.
Current ERA is 2.83.
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KM
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Sat May 22 18:35:50 2010
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross pitched in three games since my last post.
Friday the 14th, going two innings in a loss to Buffalo, giving up 3 hits but no runs.
Sunday the 16th against Buffalo again, pitching the 6th & 7th innings. He gave up 2 runs on 2 hits, walking 1 & striking out 2.
Thursday the 20th, he pitched the 8th in a win against Pawtucket. No hits, no runs, 1 walk & 1 strikeout. His ERA is now 3.04.
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KM
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Tue May 11 07:53:20 2010
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross took another loss last night. He entered the game in the 8th with the score tied 3-3 and gave up one run on two hits. He is now 0-2 with an ERA of 2.89.
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Sat May 8 08:06:25 2010
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross entered last night's game in the 7th with 2 on and 2 out.He quickly retired the first batter he faced. In the 8th he gave up a single and then retired the next batters in order, the last 2 on strikeouts. Norfolk won the game in the 12th.
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Tue May 4 22:35:23 2010
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross pitched two innings tonight, the 6th and 7th. He only gave up one hit but that hit was a home run after a walk. Those two runs raised his ERA to 2.76.
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KM
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Sun May 2 08:04:56 2010
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Day To Day Game Updates
Norfolk defeated Sceanton/WB last night 2-1. Ross pitched the 8th inning and faced only 3 batters, retiring all 3 on just 12 pitches (9 of which were strikes). He lowered his ERA to 1.88.
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KM
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Wed Apr 28 08:58:14 2010
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross pitched another two innihgs last night against Gwinnett. One hit and one strikeout, everything else was zero's. His ERA is now a very respectable 2.02. The Tides lost 7-2.
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KM
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Sun Apr 25 17:25:17 2010
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Ross pitched the 9th inning today in a 7-2 win over Charlotte. No hits - no runs - no walks - two strikeouts. Excellent.
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KM
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Tue Apr 20 08:12:32 2010
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Ross took a loss last night against Gwinnet. In the 7th inning, a walk, 2 singles, an error and a double scored three runs before they could get an out. A double play and a fly ball prevented any more damage. In tthe 8th he gave up a single but 2 ground outs and a strikeout ended the inning.
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Sun Apr 18 08:18:03 2010
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In last night's game with Durham, Ross got the last 2 outs in the 7th inning and then pitched the 8th. He gave up 3 hits & 1 run, walked 1 & struckout 1.
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KM
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Wed Apr 14 22:53:19 2010
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Norfolk 9 - Charlotte 0. Ross pitched the last 2 innings - 2 hits, no walks, 3 strikeouts and 0 runs. ERA down to 2.7.
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KM
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Sun Apr 11 18:00:00 2010
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross pitched 2.2 innings today in a 3-2 loss to Durham. He gave up 2 hits but no runs. He reduced his ERA from 9 down to 3.86.
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KM
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Fri Apr 9 08:14:59 2010
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross ran into a bit of bad luck in his 2010 debut at Notfolk. Two doubles, two walks and an error produced three runs for Durham in the 5th inning. In the 6th he set the side down in order. He is starting the year with a 9.0 ERA but he should be able to bring that down fairly quick.
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Sat Apr 3 09:04:35 2010
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross pitched in two games this week. On Tuesday in a high scoring game with Detroit he took the loss when he gave up one run on three hits in the 9th inning. Friday he pitched two innings against the Yankees, allowing three hits but no runs, no walks and had two strikeouts. ERA for spring training - .257.
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KM
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Sat Mar 27 15:49:52 2010
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Ross pitched the 9th inning again today against the Red Sox. Although he gave up 2 hits and 1 run he was able to finish and had another good showing. The O's won 6-1.
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KM
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Sat Mar 20 08:29:55 2010
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Ross finally got into another spring training game last night. He pitched the 9th against Philadehphia - no runs, no hits, no walks and one strikeout. He picked up a save and his era is a perfect 0.0.
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KM
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Mon Mar 8 15:16:02 2010
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Ross made his second appearence in spring training today. He only pitched to one batter, retiring him on a fly ball out to end the 3rd inning.
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Thu Mar 4 16:40:41 2010
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Ross pitched is his first spring training game today. No hits, no runs, no walks and one strikeout in 2/3 of an inning. Good way to start the new season.
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KM
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Thur Sep 10 15:45:05 2009
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Ross Wolf Stats For 2009
Wins 4 - Losses 2
ERA - 3.95
Saves - 1
Holds - 8
WHIP - 1.28
Games - 47
Innings - 82
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KM
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Sun Aug 30 08:30:39 2009
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Three innings last night - 3 hits, 2 runs (1 was unearned), 0 walks & 2 strikeouts. Charlotte 6 - Norfolk 2.
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KM
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Thu Aug 27 08:12:23 2009
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Ross came back last night and pitched another 2.1 innings. This time he only allowed one hit, no runs, no walks and had four
strikeouts. His pitch count was 36, 24 of which were strikes.
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KM
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Mon Aug 24 20:49:38 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross entered the game yesterday with Rochester in the 4th inning with two outs. He pitched 2.1 innings allowing 4 hits and 3
runs. This boosted his era to 4.22.
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KM
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Tue Aug 18 08:18:12 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross pitched another three innings last night - 3 hits (1 HR), 2 runs, 2 walks & 3 strikeouts. He has now pitched 72.1 innings in
43 games, by far the most for any reliever. The closest to him has only 56.2 innings in 47 games. Norfolk lost to Charlotte
7-5.
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KM
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Wed Aug 12 08:24:30 2009
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Ross was the first reliever out of the bullpen again last night and pitched two innings. He gave up three hits, one run and had
two strikeouts. Ross has now pitched 69.1 innings, topping all relievers.
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KM
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Fri Aug 7 22:11:54 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross got an early call tonight in a 6-2 loss to Pawtucket. He pitched the 3rd, 4th & 5th innings, allowing only one single while
striking out three and no walks. He dropped his ERA down to 3.88.
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KM
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Tue Aug 4 08:18:44 2009
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Norfolk lost to Syracuse last night 8-2. Ross pitched two innings & gave up one run in the 6th and one in the 7th. It boosted his
era to 4.06.
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KM
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Sat Aug 1 08:31:03 2009
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It was slugfest last night, Norfolk 10 - Indy 9. Ross pitched one inning. 4 Hits - 2 walks - 2 runs - 3 strikeouts. He was passed
over again yesterday when Baltinore called up two right handed relievers.
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KM
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Wed Jul 29 10:51:04 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
In last night's game Ross was brought in in the 6th inning with a runner on first and one out. He walked the first batter and
gave up an infield single to the second, scoring the inherited run. He then retired the next two batters. In the 7th he retired the
side in order. Score: Indy 7 - Norfolk 6.
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KM
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Sun Jul 26 10:23:17 2009
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After a good performence Thursday night Ross came back last night and pitched two more innings, three hits and just one run. ERA
- 3.77.
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KM
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Fri Jul 24 09:22:02 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross pitched the final inning (8th) in last night's 5-1 loss to Gwinnett, setting the side down in order. His era is now
3.75.
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KM
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Thu Jul 22 14:38:35 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross pitched two perfect innings (8th & 9th) last night against Gwinnett. Norfolk lost 4-1
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KM
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Sat Jul 18 23:13:58 2009
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Tonight Rossed pitched for the second game in a row, 1.2 innings. He faced ony three batters in the 6th, but ran into trouble in
the 7th. He gave up a home run, a single and a walk before being lifted from the game without getting the final out. He was charged
with one run and his era is now 3.95.
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KM
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Sat Jul 18 08:16:41 2009
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Ross pitched the 6th inning last night and got off to a bad stsrt. The first batter hit a home run, the second got a single and
then he retired the next three. Norfolk 5 - Charlotte 1.
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KM
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Sun Jul 12 21:54:32 2009
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Ross pitched 1.2 innings today in a 9-2 loss to Durham. 1 hit, 1 run, 1 walk & 3 strikeouts. ERA is still a very respectable
3.81.
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KM
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Thur Jul 9 22:50:08 2009
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Ross pitched another 2.1 innings today, bringing his total for the year to 50.1. He gave up 5 hits and 2 runs in a 7-1 loss to
Charlotte. He tops the list of innings pitched by Norfolk relievers and the 2nd highest only has 36.2.
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KM
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Tue Jul 7 08:41:48 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross had a rough time against Gwinnet last night. He entered the game in the 6th with two outs and a runner on first. He gave up
a double, a walk and a single before getting the last out. In the 7th he got the first two batters out and then gave up a walk and a
single before being taken out. He was only charged with one run and his era is now 3.56.
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KM
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Sun Jul 5 13:22:50 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross picked up his 7th hold last night by pitching a scoreless 8th inning. The first batter singled but was caught trying to
steal second. A strikeout, a walk and another strikeout closed out the inning.
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KM
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Tue Jun 29 22:59:24 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross pitched the 7th and 8th inning tonight. Three strikeouts in the 7th, 1 flyball out, 1 ground ball out and another strikeout
in the 8th. Can't get much better than that.
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KM
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Sat Jun 27 12:02:12 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross earned his 6th hold last night against Pawtucket. He got the first two outs of the 7th inning and then was taken out. His
era is now 3.68.
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KM
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Wed Jun 24 23:05:27 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
After a bad experience Tuesday night, Ross came right back tonight and pitched two strong innings. One single, no walks, no runs,
two k's and he picked up his 4th win of the season.
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KM
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Tue Jun 23 21:35:42 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross started the 7th inning tonight against Pawtucket. He faced four batters without retiring anyone - 2 walks, 2 hits and 2
runs. We'll get em next time.
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KM
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Sun Jun 21 08:04:34 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross pitched the 9th inning last night in a 5-3 loss to Lehigh Valley. He allowed just one single and struck out the other three
batters that he faced.
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KM
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Wed Jun 17 17:15:33 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross entered tody's game in the 5th inning with a runner on 2nd and two outs. He quickly got the next batter to line out to
first. In the 6th he walked a batter but finished the inning without allowing a run. ERA now down to 3.57.
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KM
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Sun Jun 14 18:53:19 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross earned his third win this afternoon against Indianapolis. He allowed only one single in three innings work. He is now 3-2
and has his era down to 3.69.
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KM
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Fri Jun 12 22:21:05 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Indianapolis 2 - Norfolk 0. Ross pitched the 7th inning, another 3 up & 3 down. ERA is now 4.0
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KM
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Tue Jun 9 08:08:05 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross earned his 5th hold last night against the Toledo Mudhens. He pitched the 8th - 3 up, 3 down, 1 strikeout.
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KM
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Thu Jun 4 21:42:40 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross pitched 3 innings today (5th, 6th & 7th). He allowed only 2 hits and 1 run, but that 1 run was the only one in the game. His
record is now 2-2 with a era of 4.24.
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KM
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Mon Jun 1 22:31:11 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Columbus thumped Norfolk tonight 16-3. Ross pitched 1 & 1/3 innings - 6 hits, 3 walks, 1 hb and 8 runs. Bad night - Raised his
era to 4.65.
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KM
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Fri May 29 08:02:36 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
The Norfolk Tides seem to have changed the way they are using Ross. He pitched in his third straight game last night, getting his
first save by closing out the game in the 9th.
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KM
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Wed May 27 22:46:09 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Toledo had scored 5 runs and had the bases loaded when Ross was called on to get the final out in the 6th inning. He faced only
one batter who quickly grounded into a force out. Toledo won the game 8 - 6.
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KM
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Tue May 26 21:45:39 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross bounced back from his last appearance and picked up his 2nd win of the season. He pitched the 5th and 6th innings, facing
the minimum 6 batters - 5 strikeouts and one ground ball out - outstanding!
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KM
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Fri May 22 11:10:38 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross wasn't due to pitch last night but the game went 13 innings and he ended up pitching the last two. The 12th was no problem -
2 strikeouts and a fly ball to center. In the 13th he gave up his first home run of the year and two singles. He took the loss, also
his first of the year.
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KM
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Tue May 19 22:44:56 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross picked up his 4th hold tonight, pitching just one inning. No runs, no hits, no walks and one strikeout. ERA - 1.61.
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KM
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Thu May 14 23:04:44 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Tonight - Norfolk 12 - Syracuse 3.
9th nning:
Pitcher Change: Ross Wolf replaces Kam Mickolio.
Brad Eldred walks.
With Ryan Langerhans batting, wild pitch by Ross Wolf, Brad Eldred to 2nd.
Ryan Langerhans strikes out swinging.
Justin Maxwell grounds out, shortstop Carlos Rojas to first baseman Oscar Salazar.
With Seth Bynum batting, passed ball by Matt Wieters, Brad Eldred to 3rd.
Seth Bynum walks.
Pete Orr strikes out swinging.
No runs - no hits - 2 walks - 2 k's
ERA now 1.69
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KM
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Sun May 10 15:53:09 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Three ground outs, two fly ball outs & one strikeout - that's how Ross took care of the 7th & 8th innings today against Buffalo.
He is defnitley back in a groove after that one small hiccup on Apr. 29th. Add another hold to his count and his ERA is now
1.77.
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KM
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Thu May 7 16:58:39 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross only pitched one inning today but picked up his 2nd hold of the season. He pitched the 6th, gave up one single, got one
strikeout and lowered his era to 1.96. Norfolk beat Columbus 4-3.
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KM
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Sat May 2 20:24:10 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross pitched 2 & 2/3 innings today in a 5-1 loss to Scranton/WB and appears to have gotten back on track. He allowed ony 1 hit,
no runs ,struck out 2 but he did walk 3. The norfolk manager was ejected from the game after the third walk which might indicate the
umpire was having some vision problems. Anyway, he came in a bad situation and did a good job pitching out of it and lowered his era
to 2.08.
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KM
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Wed Apr 29 22:34:10 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
It was bound to happen. Ross pitched 2 & 2/3 innings tonight. The first 7 outs came fairly easy but the roof fell in before he
could get number 8. A hbp, 2 walks and 3 hits brought in 4 runs. We all knew he couldn't keep it up forever but it was great while it
lasted. His era is still a very respectable 2.45.
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KM
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Fri Apr 24 21:54:46 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
In an 8-2 win over Durham, Ross once again pitched the 8th & 9th innings. No hits - no runs - no walks - 1 strikeout. Ross is not
only leading the Norfolk Tides in amost all pitching stats, he is doing the same thing in the entire Internatonal League!
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KM
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Tue Apr 21 22:05:43 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Two innimgs tonight (8th & 9th). 1 hit (single) - 1 walk - 1 strikeout - No runs. Sound familiar? Ross is still unscored on in 5
games (10 innings).
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KM
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Sun Apr 19 08:22:33 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
The Tides are keeping Ross busy. He pitched again last night - 1 & 1/3 innings - one hit - one strikeout & no runs. His ERA is
still at 0.0 and his WHIP is .75 - OUTSTANDING.
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KM
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Thu Apr 16 22:15:16 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Another great game for Ross tonight. Two innings, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts. no hits & no runs. In case you're keeping track, that's 6
& 2/3 innings - 4 walks - 6 strikeouts - 1 hit & an era of 0.0 since arriving in Norfolk.
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KM
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Mon Apr 13 23:08:29 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross picked up his first win with the Norfolk Tides tonight by pitching three shutout innings. He allowed two walks to go along
with two strikeouts but no hits and no runs.
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KM
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Sat Apr 11 20:14:41 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Ross pitched an inning & 2/3 today, allowing 1 hit & 1 walk, but no runs while striking out 2. A great way to start the season.
Norfolk lost to Durham 8-4.
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KM
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Sun Mar 1 20:51:53 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
Orioles 7 - Nationals 5 *** Ross pitched 1/3 of an inning. 2 hits, 1 walk and two runs.
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KM
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Thu Feb 26 17:14:11 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
This is my first post, so hang with me! first of all i will start by saying i have no idea how many times i will be doing this! I
have been down in florida for almost 2 weeks now and just now getting used to the sun. its been kinda chilly with an average temp. of
74. There is a lot of really nice people! That is awesome! Also Lynn and I are still reading our "One Year Bible" every day! I hope
everyone is doing good, your always in my thoughts and prayers! If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask! thanks and God
Bless!
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Wed Feb 25 19:25:27 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
The Orioles had their first spring training game today against the Mets. Ross pitched 1 & 2/3 innings and gave up just one hit.
The O's lost 9-3 but it sounds like Ross did very well.
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KM
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Thu Jan 15 16:11:03 2009
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Day To Day Game Updates
The Orioles just released info on their 23 non-roster Spring Training invitees: Alberto Castillo, Scott Chiasson, Fredy Deza,
Brad Hennessey, Ryan Keefer, Andy Mitchell, Chris Tillman, Ross Wolf, Adam Donachie, Robby Hammock, Chad
Moeller, Guillermo Quiroz, Jose Reyes, Guillermo Rodriguez, Matt Wieters, Craig Brazell, Jolbert Cabrera, Blake Davis, Chris Gomez,
Donnie Murphy, Brandon Snyder, Justin Turner, and Justin Christian.
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