One of six strike-outs recorded by righty Jason Knapp of the BlueClaws vs. the Hagerstown Suns last night. Prospect Jason Knapp was all he is said to be. The 18-year-old went seven scoreless innings, giving up four hits, walking none and striking out six, with a fastball that hovered in the mid-90's. When he had to bear down, he did it with poise. He's only at single-A but it would be hard to give this guy up in a trade.
Brad Peacock of the Hagerstown Suns, meanwhile, was just as good, keeping the 'Claws off the board. They finally took a 1-0 lead in the 8th, by which time I was in the car and listening on the radio. Ryan Bergh blew the save in the 9th and the Suns went on to win 3-1 in extra innings. Knapp was worth the four-hour roundtrip.
