2012 Toledo Mud Hens Schedule and Results

Toledo Mud Hens

WINS - 60, LOSES - 84


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SCHEDULE

April 2012 (all times local unless noted)

4 vs. Detroit, L 3-8 (WP: R. Porcello; LP: F. Ni; SV: W. Palacios) Recap Box
5 OFF
6 vs. Indianapolis, W 5-1 (WP: A. Wilk) Recap Box
7 vs. Indianapolis, L 7-8 (LP: D. Smyly) Recap Box
8 vs. Indianapolis, L 2-8 (LP: A. Oliver) Recap Box
9 vs. Louisville, L 3-9 (LP: C. Crosby) Recap Box
10 vs. Louisville, W 3-1 (WP: T. Weber; SV: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
11 vs. Louisville, W 4-0 (WP: F. Ni) Recap Box
12 vs. Louisville, W 8-1 (WP: R. Garcia) Recap Box
13 @ Indianapolis, L 2-3 (LP: J. Ortega) Recap Box
14 @ Indianapolis, Postponed: Rain
15 @ Indianapolis, L 2-9 (LP: C. Crosby) Recap Box
15 @ Indianapolis, W 4-3 (WP: J. Ortega) Recap Box
16 @ Indianapolis, W 9-2 (WP: T. Weber) Recap Box
17 @ Louisville, W 9-7 (WP: M. Hoffman; SV: R. Waite) Recap Box
18 @ Louisville, W 13-9 (WP: L. Putkonen) Recap Box
19 @ Louisville, W 10-4 (WP: R. Waite) Recap Box
20 @ Louisville, W 2-1 (WP: C. Crosby; SV: B. Villarreal) Recap Box
21 vs. Columbus, L 6-12 (LP: R. Garcia) Recap Box
22 vs. Columbus, W 8-3 (WP: S. Teufel) Recap Box
23 vs. Columbus, W 5-3 (WP: A. Oliver; SV: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
24 @ Columbus, W 12-8 (WP: B. Brown) Recap Box
25 @ Columbus, W 6-4 (WP: C. Crosby; SV: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
26 OFF
27 vs. Gwinnett, L 2-3 (LP: R. Waite) Recap Box
28 vs. Gwinnett, L 3-8 (LP: S. Teufel) Recap Box
29 vs. Gwinnett, L 1-2 (LP: D. Downs) Recap Box
30 vs. Gwinnett, Postponed: Rain

May 2012 (all times local unless noted)
1 vs. Pawtucket, W 8-3 (WP: A. Wilk; SV: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
2 vs. Pawtucket, W 5-3 (WP: J. Ortega; SV: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
3 vs. Pawtucket, W 6-4 (WP: C. Crosby; SV: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
4 vs. Pawtucket, L 2-5 (LP: T. Weber) Recap Box
5 vs. Columbus, W 2-1 (WP: A. Oliver; SV: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
6 vs. Columbus, L 1-8 (LP: A. Wilk) Recap Box
7 @ Charlotte, W 6-1 (WP: F. Ni) Recap Box
8 @ Charlotte, (Completion on 5/9/12 at 6:15 PM)
9 @ Charlotte, L 4-5 (LP: J. Ortega) Recap Box
9 @ Charlotte, L 5-6 (LP: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
10 @ Charlotte, W 2-0 (WP: A. Oliver; SV: Z. Miner) Recap Box
11 @ Gwinnett, L 2-3 (LP: A. Wilk) Recap Box
11 @ Gwinnett, L 2-5 (LP: B. Brown) Recap Box
12 @ Gwinnett, L 2-3 (LP: F. Ni) Recap Box
13 @ Gwinnett, Postponed: Rain
14 @ Gwinnett, L 2-3 (LP: J. Ortega) Recap Box
14 @ Gwinnett, W 7-4 (WP: C. Crosby; SV: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
15 vs. Scranton/WB, W 8-2 (WP: T. Weber) Recap Box
16 vs. Scranton/WB, L 1-3 (LP: A. Oliver) Recap Box
17 vs. Scranton/WB, L 1-4 (LP: A. Wilk) Recap Box
18 vs. Scranton/WB, L 8-9 (LP: F. Ni) Recap Box
19 vs. Syracuse, L 5-8 (LP: J. Ortega) Recap Box
20 vs. Syracuse, W 5-2 (WP: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
21 vs. Syracuse, L 1-3 (LP: T. Weber) Recap Box
22 vs. Syracuse, L 0-7 (LP: A. Oliver) Recap Box
23 OFF
24 @ Pawtucket, L 1-4 (LP: A. Wilk) Recap Box
25 @ Pawtucket, W 5-4 (WP: J. Ortega; SV: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
26 @ Pawtucket, L 5-8 (LP: L. Putkonen) Recap Box
27 @ Pawtucket, L 4-7 (LP: T. Weber) Recap Box
28 @ Scranton/WB, L 3-6 (LP: A. Oliver) Recap Box
29 @ Scranton/WB, L 7-8 (LP: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
30 @ Scranton/WB, L 2-5 (LP: J. Turner) Recap Box
31 @ Scranton/WB, W 3-0 (WP: R. Waite; SV: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box

June 2012 (all times local unless noted)
1 vs. Buffalo, W 5-2 (WP: T. Weber; SV: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
2 vs. Buffalo, W 3-2 (WP: L. Putkonen) Recap Box
3 vs. Buffalo, L 3-5 (LP: A. Wilk) Recap Box
4 vs. Buffalo, L 1-2 (LP: D. Downs) Recap Box
5 vs. Charlotte, L 1-3 (LP: L. Putkonen) Recap Box
6 vs. Charlotte, L 1-5 (LP: T. Weber) Recap Box
7 vs. Charlotte, L 1-6 (LP: A. Oliver) Recap Box
8 vs. Charlotte, L 2-3 (LP: A. Wilk) Recap Box
9 @ Durham, W 11-1 (WP: J. Turner) Recap Box
10 @ Durham, L 1-7 (LP: B. Brown) Recap Box
11 @ Durham, L 3-6 (LP: T. Weber) Recap Box
12 @ Durham, W 8-3 (WP: A. Oliver) Recap Box
13 OFF
14 @ Norfolk, L 2-3 (LP: A. Wilk) Recap Box
15 @ Norfolk, W 3-2 (WP: J. Turner; SV: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
16 @ Norfolk, L 5-6 (LP: J. Ortega) Recap Box
17 @ Norfolk, L 1-6 (LP: R. Robowski) Recap Box
18 vs. Lehigh Valley, L 3-6 (LP: A. Oliver) Recap Box
19 vs. Lehigh Valley, W 5-3 (WP: A. Wilk; SV: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
20 vs. Lehigh Valley, L 1-2 (LP: M. Hoffman) Recap Box
21 vs. Lehigh Valley, L 4-7 (LP: R. Robowski) Recap Box
22 vs. Norfolk, L 1-5 (LP: T. Weber) Recap Box
23 vs. Norfolk, L 7-8 (LP: C. Balester) Recap Box
24 vs. Norfolk, L 2-9 (LP: A. Wilk) Recap Box
25 vs. Norfolk, L 1-4 (LP: B. Brown) Recap Box
26 @ Indianapolis, W 4-3 (WP: J. Turner; SV: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
27 @ Indianapolis, L 6-9 (LP: T. Weber) Recap Box
28 @ Indianapolis, L 5-10 (LP: A. Oliver) Recap Box
29 @ Indianapolis, L 2-4 (LP: A. Wilk) Recap Box
30 @ Columbus, W 8-1 (WP: C. Crosby) Recap Box

Toledo Mud Hens

WINS - 60, LOSES - 84


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CLICK HERE FOR 2012 SCHEDULE AND SCORES


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SCHEDULE

July 2012 (all times local unless noted)
1 @ Columbus, Postponed: Rain
2 vs. Columbus, L 1-4 (LP: J. Turner) Recap Box
3 vs. Columbus, W 4-2 (WP: T. Weber; SV: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
4 vs. Columbus, L 3-13 (LP: A. Oliver) Recap Box
5 vs. Columbus, W 6-1 (WP: A. Wilk) Recap Box
6 @ Louisville, W 8-0 (WP: C. Crosby) Recap Box
7 @ Louisville, W 2-0 (WP: J. Turner) Recap Box
8 @ Louisville, L 2-3 (LP: T. Weber) Recap Box
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12 @ Rochester, L 3-4 (LP: A. Oliver) Recap Box
13 @ Rochester, L 3-7 (LP: A. Wilk) Recap Box
14 @ Rochester, L 3-4 (LP: C. Crosby) Recap Box
15 @ Rochester, L 7-8 (LP: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
16 @ Buffalo, W 4-2 (WP: J. Ortega; SV: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
17 @ Buffalo, L 1-17 (LP: R. Garcia) Recap Box
18 @ Buffalo, W 4-1 (WP: C. Bootcheck; SV: L. Marte) Recap Box
19 @ Buffalo, L 8-9 (LP: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
20 vs. Indianapolis, W 3-2 (WP: B. Brown; SV: L. Marte) Recap Box
21 vs. Indianapolis, W 3-1 (WP: T. Weber) Recap Box
21 vs. Indianapolis, L 3-9 (LP: R. Waite) Recap Box
22 vs. Indianapolis, L 6-7 (LP: J. Ortega) Recap Box
23 vs. Indianapolis, L 1-2 (LP: L. Marte) Recap Box
24 @ Columbus, L 4-7 (LP: R. Waite) Recap Box
25 @ Columbus, W 5-3 (WP: B. Brown; SV: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
25 @ Columbus, L 10-11 (LP: L. Marte) Recap Box
26 @ Columbus, L 2-16 (LP: T. Weber) Recap Box
27 @ Columbus, L 2-13 (LP: R. Garcia) Recap Box
28 vs. Louisville, L 4-8 (LP: C. Bootcheck) Recap Box
29 vs. Louisville, L 1-3 (LP: C. Crosby) Recap Box
30 vs. Louisville, W 10-9 (WP: L. Marte) Recap Box
31 vs. Louisville, W 7-3 (WP: Z. Miner) Recap Box

August 2012 (all times local unless noted)
1 OFF
2 vs. Rochester, L 1-4 (LP: T. Weber) Recap Box
3 vs. Rochester, L 1-3 (LP: A. Wilk) Recap Box
4 vs. Rochester, L 0-6 (LP: C. Crosby) Recap Box
5 vs. Rochester, L 9-10 (LP: J. Ortega) Recap Box
6 @ Louisville, L 2-4 (LP: D. Smyly) Recap Box
7 @ Louisville, L 3-5 (LP: T. Weber) Recap Box
8 @ Louisville, W 8-4 (WP: A. Wilk) Recap Box
9 @ Louisville, W 4-3 (WP: C. Crosby; SV: B. Rondon) Recap Box
10 vs. Durham, (Completion on 8/11/12 at 5:30 PM)
11 vs. Durham, W 7-2 (WP: A. Oliver) Recap Box
(Completion of game suspended on 8/10/12)
11 vs. Durham, W 4-2 (WP: L. Marte; SV: C. Balester) Recap Box
12 vs. Durham, W 4-3 (WP: T. Weber; SV: J. Ortega) Recap Box
13 vs. Durham, W 7-5 (WP: C. Balester) Recap Box
14 @ Syracuse, Postponed: Rain
15 @ Syracuse, L 0-1 (LP: C. Crosby) Recap Box
15 @ Syracuse, W 4-3 (WP: A. Alburquerque; SV: Z. Miner) Recap Box
16 @ Syracuse, L 4-8 (LP: D. Below) Recap Box
17 @ Syracuse, W 6-2 (WP: L. Marte) Recap Box
18 @ Lehigh Valley, L 3-4 (LP: M. Hoffman) Recap Box
19 @ Lehigh Valley, W 9-4 (WP: A. Wilk) Recap Box
20 @ Lehigh Valley, Postponed: Rain
21 @ Lehigh Valley, L 0-1 (LP: C. Crosby) Recap Box
21 @ Lehigh Valley, W 5-2 (WP: J. Ortega) Recap Box
22 @ Columbus, W 8-3 (WP: Z. Miner) Recap Box
23 @ Columbus, W 10-3 (WP: B. Brown) Recap Box
24 @ Columbus, W 14-5 (WP: A. Wilk) Recap Box
25 vs. Louisville, W 5-1 (WP: L. Putkonen) Recap Box
26 vs. Louisville, L 3-4 (LP: C. Crosby) Recap Box
27 OFF
28 vs. Indianapolis, L 0-5 (LP: D. Below) Recap Box
29 vs. Indianapolis, L 3-4 (LP: B. Brown) Recap Box
30 vs. Indianapolis, W 5-4 (WP: B. Rondon) Recap Box
31 @ Indianapolis, L 1-6 (LP: L. Putkonen) Recap Box

September 2012 (all times local unless noted)
1 @ Indianapolis, L 4-8 (LP: C. Crosby) Recap Box
2 vs. Columbus, W 8-5 (WP: D. Below; SV: B. Rondon) Recap Box
3 vs. Columbus, L 3-4 (LP: J. Ortega) Recap Box

Meet your 2012 Toledo Mud Hens!
04/02/2012 1:23 PM ET

The Toledo Mud Hens will start the 2012 campaign on Friday, April 6 at Fifth Third Field at 5 p.m. versus the Indianapolis Indians. The team's opening seven-game homestand will kick off the 11th season of baseball in downtown Toledo's Fifth Third Field. The team will have a combination of prospects, veterans, and many familiar faces.

2012 will mark the 26th consecutive season affiliated with the Detroit Tigers. Toledo has a record of 743-690 (.518) since moving downtown and a home record of 397-321 (.553) in the history of Fifth Third Field.

The team will be led by Manager Phil Nevin in his second season at the helm. The 41-year-old guided Toledo to a 67-77 record in 2011. In 2010, Nevin skippered Erie to a 66-76 record and he spent the 2009 campaign with the Orange County Flyers in the Golden Baseball League. Nevin played with Toledo briefly in 1995 and 1997 and played 1,217 major league games, including 160 games with Detroit.

Hitting Coach Leon "Bull" Durham (12th season), Pitching Coach A.J. Sager (fifth season), Athletic Trainer Matt Rankin (12th season), and Strength Coach Kyle Bergman (second season) round out the field staff.

Roster Fun Facts:

Toledo has players from five different countries (Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Taiwan, United States, and Venezuela)
The youngest player is Drew Smyly (22) while the oldest is 33-year-old Chris Bootcheck
14 of the players on the Opening Day roster have played with the Mud Hens prior to this season

Player bios are also available in the Mud Hens digital media guide.


2012 TOLEDO MUD HENS

Pitchers

LHP Duane Below will return to Toledo for his second season at the Triple-A level. The 26-year-old from nearby Britton, MI (36 miles from Toledo) was the Detroit Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2007. Last year, Below started 18 games for Toledo, going 9-4 with a 3.13 ERA. He also made his Major League debut, pitching in 14 games (two starts) with Detroit. Below was selected by Detroit in the 19th round of the 2006 draft.

RHP Chris Bootcheck will start his first season with Toledo. The former first round pick of the Angels was 3-2 last season in Durham and posted a 3.57 ERA.

RHP Brooks Brown returns to Toledo after spending the last two seasons with Double-A Erie. The 26-year-old former University of Georgia Bulldog was selected by Arizona in the first round of the 2006 draft.

LHP Casey Crosby spent last season in Erie, winning nine games for the Seawolves. The 23-year-old is the fourth best prospect in the system according to Baseball America.

LHP Matt Hoffman enters his second season with Mud Hens after posting a 2-5 record in 2011 with a 3.18 ERA in 49 games.

LHP Fu-Te Ni returns to Toledo after going 6-3 for the Hens in 2011 with a 3.24 ERA. The 28-year-old from Taiwan will be entering his fourth pro season in the United States after a two-year career in China.

LHP Andy Oliver is rated as Detroit's fifth best prospect coming into the 2012 season, according to Baseball America. The 24-year-old second round pick of Detroit in 2009 pitched with Toledo and Detroit last year after replacing the injured Phil Coke in July.

RHP Jose Ortega comes into the 2012 season as the 10th highest prospect in the Tigers organization according to Baseball America. The 22-year-old from Venezuela will be entering his sixth professional season.

LHP Drew Smyly will make his Triple-A debut in 2012 after spending last season with the Erie SeaWolves. Entering his third professional season, the 22-year-old is a former second round pick.

RHP Brayan Villarreal enters his second season with the Mud Hens after a 3-5 record in 2011. The 23-year-old from Venezuela was signed as a non-drafted free agent in 2005 by Detroit.

RHP Thad Weber will return to Toledo after compiling a 5-11 record in 2011 with a 5.65 ERA. Weber was selected by Detroit in the 16th round of the 2008 draft.

LHP Adam Wilk debuted for the Detroit Tigers in May of 2011, but spent much of the year in Toledo. Wilk was selected by Detroit in the 11th round of the 2009 draft.

Catchers

Bryan Holaday will make his Triple-A debut with the Hens after spending the 2011 campaign with Double-A Erie. The 24-year-old was selected by Detroit in the sixth round of the 2010 draft.

Omir Santos caught 49 games in his first season with the Mud Hens in 2011. Santos (30) also appeared in 11 games as Detroit's backup catcher a year ago.

Infield

3B Audy Ciriaco returns to Toledo after playing 14 games with the Hens in 2011. The 24-year-old native of the Dominican Republic hit .277 in 101 games with Double-A Erie last year and is entering his eighth pro season.

SS Argenis Diaz batted .279 and drove in 25 runs in 98 games for the Mud Hens in 2011. However, Diaz is known for his glove and was voted "Best Defensive Infielder" by Baseball America prior to the start of the 2010 season with the Pirates.

1B Ryan Strieby will play in Toledo for a third straight season. The fourth round pick (2006) played in 130 games for the Mud Hens in 2011, leading the team with 19 home runs and 79 RBI.

1B Brad Eldred has spent the last few seasons in the Pacific Coast League with the Fresno Grizzlies. The 31-year-old is currently fifth among active minor leaguers with 227 career home runs. Eldred played for the Indianapolis Indians from 2005-2007.

2B Eric Patterson comes to Toledo after splitting last season between Triple-A Tucson and the San Diego Padres. The 28-year-old is entering his eighth pro season and has 226 games of major league experience.

Outfield

Quintin Berry enters his first season with the Mud Hens after signing with Detroit as a free agent. Berry led the Southern League with 40 stolen bases in 2011 while playing for Double-A Carolina. The 27-year-old was originally selected in the fifth round of the 2006 draft by Philadelphia.

Jerad Head jumps to Toledo in 2012 after spending the first six seasons as a pro with the Cleveland Indians organization. The 29-year-old was among the league leaders last season with 24 home runs with the Columbus Clippers.

Justin Henry joins Toledo where he has appeared in 50 games over the past two seasons. The 26-year-old was selected in the ninth round of the 2007 draft and has played in 180 games with Double-A Erie over the past two years as well.

Matt Young is a newcomer to the Hens. The 29-year-old played in 98 games for Triple-A Gwinnett last season and 20 games for the Atlanta Braves. The former University of New Mexico standout stole 17 bases for Gwinnett in 2011 and has 175 career thefts.


Opening Day at Fifth Third Field is Friday, April 6 at 5 p.m. versus the Indianapolis Indians. Click the link for Opening Day ticket information and a schedule of events.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Holy Toledo! Opening Day crowd sets record!
04/06/2012 6:57 PM ET

The Toledo Mud Hens announced today that the crowd on Friday, April 6 established a new single-game record for attendance. Today's game marked the start of the 11th season downtown at Fifth Third Field.

Opening Day game story: "Hens open 2012 season with 5-1 win!"

Two live bands, children's entertainment, the Opening Day Bash, and the launch of the new television pre-game show "Around The Bases" live from behind home plate on the newly renovated Club Level all added to the festivities.

A total of 13,227 fans enjoyed the perfect weather and the first regular season game of the year. This number surpassed the previous record of 13,200 established on May 14, 2010 when American Idol contestant Crystal Bowersox performed the National Anthem.

Toledo Mud Hens President & General Manager Joe Napoli said, "It has been a tremendous week for our community. With the Tigers game on Wednesday and today's home opener, we have welcomed over 25,000 fans into Fifth Third Field. We are grateful for the continued support of the Toledo Mud Hens and this was a great way to start the 11th season downtown."

The sell-out was the 298th at Fifth Third Field.

Below is a list of the top 10 crowds in the history of Fifth Third Field:

1. April 6, 2012 - 13,227
2. May 14, 2010 - 13,200
3. April 16, 2009 - 13,100
4. April 14, 2011 - 12,825
5. April 3, 2008 - 12,750
6. April 8, 2010 - 12,711
7. April 13, 2007 - 12,600
8. April 6, 2006 - 12,500
9. April 15, 2005 - 12,500
10. April 8, 2004 - 12,250

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

4/6/2012 | Hens open 2012 season with 5-1 win!
The Hens bats were active early in the 2012 home opener against the Indianapolis Indians in front of a record breaking 13,227 people at Fifth Third Field on Friday evening. Toledo opened the new season with a 5-1 victory. Upcoming Games | Box Score | Opening Day Photo Album | Video Highlights

4/7/2012 | Mud Hens rally comes up short
A furious rally in the bottom of the ninth by the Hens came up just short Saturday night against the Indianapolis Indians. Brandon Boggs paced the Indians offense with a triple and a home run in the 8-7 win.

4/8/2012 | Tribe tops Hens on Easter Sunday, 8-2
The Hens bats cooled off on Easter Sunday as the Indians used a three-run fourth inning and a three-run eighth inning to take game three of the weekend series. Indianapolis improves to 2-1 on the season with Toledo falling to 1-2.

4/9/2012 | Hens fall in series opener with Bats, 9-3
The Mud Hens dropped their series opener against the Louisville Bats on Monday night. Louisville starting pitcher Andrew Brackman was credited with the win, going six innings giving up just two hits and one run with four strikeouts.

4/10/2012 | Weber dominates in Hens 3-1 win on Tuesday!
Thad Weber was outstanding in his first start of the year for the Mud Hens. The righty worked six innings, struck out eight batters, and gave up no earned runs in the 3-1 victory. The win ends a three game slide for the Hens.
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