Pharm Phocus: Mayberry begins rehab, Nola starts

Jun 22, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder John Mayberry Jr. (15) dives and catches a ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (not pictured) during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

WILLIAMSPORT CROSSCUTTERS:

The Cutters return to action Wednesday as the New York-Penn League All-Star Game took place Tuesday.  The North and South tied 1-1 after nine innings.

LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS:

The BlueClaws were rained out Tuesday night against the West Virginia Power.

CLEARWATER THRESHERS:

Miguel Nunez went 4.2 innings and allowed eight hits and two earned runs in 4-3 Threshers loss in game one of a doubleheader against the Daytona Cubs.

The Cubs scored in the bottom of the eight inning for a walk-off win.

Brian Pointer drove in three runs, going 2-for-4 with a two-run homer.

READING FIGHTIN’ PHILS:

The Reading bullpen allowed six runs in an 8-3 loss to the Bowie Baysox, spoing Aaron Nola‘s third Double-A start.

Nola went five innings and gave up two earned runs on five hits while striking out a pair.

Jake Fox served as designated hitter and went 2-for-2 with a home run.  He walked twice in the game and has a .321 average.

LEHIGH VALLEY IRONPIGS:

Jason Marquis allowed seven earned runs in 5.1 innings of work as the IronPigs were blanked 7-0 Tuesday by the Pawtucket Red Sox.

Lehigh Valley left ten runners stranded.

Maikel Franco had a three-hit night with a double.

John Mayberry, Jr. started a rehab assignment for his ailing wrist.  He played right field and batted fourth, going 2-for-4.