Carlos Carrasco delivers a pitch at PNC Park in Moosic. The old Lackawanna County stadium, now PNC Park, is looking good with grass these days.I made a trip up to Moosic to see how Carrasco would fare on the road. He lost a 2-1 decision, giving up just one earned run (his first in triple-A) and striking out 8. The earned run occurred in the first, when Car-Car had to work out of some trouble. The unearned run was in the wacko 6th, which featured a balk, a wild pitch, and a passed ball that ultimately brought in the winning run. Again, Carrasco had to work through trouble, but he again stayed aggressive. His fastball was in the mid-90's for much of the game. All in all, a good outing for the young man. Ian Kennedy, starting for the Yankees, lasted just five. Car-Car again looked dominant.
I got to the park early and ate at the pleasant, if mediocre, Stadium Club, located down the right field line. Next time I'll just look for the tapioca pudding now being sold at the park. People in the row in front of me had some and it looked yummy. It was definitely odd to see the IronPigs in their road unis. Despite the score, it was an enjoyable game. Carrasco was worth the trip. I left after the 7th and drove into a heavy rainstorm, then out into full moonlight on the way home.
