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================We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight.He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I willpost them. Thanks BG for the great contributions.(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (36-24) beat Gwinnett (33-28) 9-4: Box Score - RecapPITCHING: Kei Igawa got the start for SWB. He tossed scoreless 1st and 2nd innings. In the 3rd Gwinnett came up with 4 runs on 5 singles, a double and an error to take a 4-2 lead. In the 4th, Igawa loaded the bases on 2 singles and an intentional walk before being relieved. Igawa's line: 3.1 IP, 4 runs, 8 hits, 4 K's--2 walks, ERA 4.03.BULLPEN: Edwar Ramirez relieved Igawa with the bases loaded and 1 out in the 4th. He got a strikeout and flyout to get out of the inning. Ramirez threw a perfect 5th and 6th innings picking up 3 more K's. Ramirez retired all 8 men he faced in 2.2 innings with 4 strikeouts.Jonathan Albaladejo came on to shutout Gwinnett over the final 3 inning...
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