All we have so far are the raw numbers from Erik Bedard’s first rehab start tonight with the rookie-level Peoria Mariners against the Surprise Rangers in Surprise, Ariz.
Bedard worked 2 2/3 innings, allowing four hits and a run, striking out three, walking none and throwing one wild pitch. He faced 12 batters and threw 52 pitches.
Fifty-two pitches in 2 2/3 innings. Midseason form, you might say?
Let’s give the guy a break right now. I can only imagine the young hitters were doing what young hitters do, swinging early and often. We’ve seen big-league pitchers at spring training go down to get their work in minor league exhibitions, and the numbers often are worrisome if you don’t realize how undisciplined young hitters can be.
The most important part of tonight’s outing won’t be known until tomorrow. That’s when the Mariners will learn how Bedard feels after his first real game since shoulder surgery last August. If he’s OK, he’ll start again Saturday for Peoria.
Thanks to MILB.com, here’s the play-by-play during the time Bedard was in the game:
AZL Mariners Top 1st
Danny Lopez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Teodoro Martinez.
Carlos Ramirez out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Christian Villanueva to first baseman Jhonny Gomez. Danny Lopez to 2nd.
Ji-Man Choi singles on a line drive to center fielder Jacob Skole. Danny Lopez scores.
Jose Flores strikes out swinging.
Guillermo Pimentel flies out to left fielder Teodoro Martinez.
AZL Rangers Bottom 1st
Teodoro Martinez strikes out swinging.
Santiago Chirino reaches on throwing error by third baseman Jose Martinez. Santiago Chirino to 2nd.
Jacob Skole singles on a line drive to pitcher Erik Bedard. Santiago Chirino to 3rd.
Tomas Telis strikes out on foul tip.
Kellin Deglan grounds out, third baseman Jose Martinez to first baseman Jose Flores.
AZL Mariners Top 2nd
Rigoberto Rangel grounds out, shortstop Oduber Herrera to first baseman Jhonny Gomez.
Alfredo Morales doubles (1) on a line drive to left fielder Teodoro Martinez.
Jose Martinez flies out to left fielder Teodoro Martinez.
Bryan Brito lines out to center fielder Jacob Skole.
AZL Rangers Bottom 2nd
Christian Villanueva singles on a line drive to left fielder Guillermo Pimentel.
Oduber Herrera singles on a ground ball to third baseman Jose Martinez. Christian Villanueva to 2nd.
Jhonny Gomez grounds into a force out, pitcher Erik Bedard to shortstop Bryan Brito. Christian Villanueva to 3rd. Oduber Herrera out at 2nd. Jhonny Gomez to 1st.
Braxton Lane grounds into double play, third baseman Jose Martinez to second baseman Carlos Ramirez to first baseman Jose Flores. Jhonny Gomez out at 2nd.
AZL Mariners Top 3rd
Danny Lopez singles on a line drive to center fielder Jacob Skole.
Carlos Ramirez singles on a line drive to center fielder Jacob Skole. Danny Lopez to 3rd.
Ji-Man Choi singles on a line drive to right fielder Braxton Lane. Danny Lopez scores. Carlos Ramirez to 2nd.
With Jose Flores batting, wild pitch by Shawn Blackwell, Carlos Ramirez to 3rd. Ji-Man Choi to 2nd.
Jose Flores out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Teodoro Martinez. Carlos Ramirez scores. Ji-Man Choi to 3rd.
Guillermo Pimentel reaches on a fielder’s choice out, pitcher Shawn Blackwell to third baseman Christian Villanueva. Ji-Man Choi out at home.
Rigoberto Rangel flies out to left fielder Teodoro Martinez.
AZL Rangers Bottom 3rd
Teodoro Martinez strikes out swinging.
Santiago Chirino singles on a line drive to center fielder Alfredo Morales.
Jacob Skole grounds out, shortstop Bryan Brito to first baseman Jose Flores. Santiago Chirino to 2nd.
With Tomas Telis batting, wild pitch by Erik Bedard, Santiago Chirino to 3rd.
Pitcher Change: Seon Gi Kim replaces Erik Bedard.
With Tomas Telis batting, Santiago Chirino scores on a balk.
Tomas Telis strikes out swinging
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