Webb’s outing was ugly, and that’s being generous. We will certainly give him the benefit of the doubt, considering the man hasn’t pitched in more than two years in an actual game. Webb threw 77 pitches over 3.1 innings. He gave up five runs on eight hits, and had two strikeouts and two walks in the game. Of his pitches he threw 47 of them for strikes. I wasn’t at the game in Frisco and the game-day data neglects to show me pitch speeds, however Anthony Andro was able to pick these up. Below is what Ando had to say.

Webb hit 85 mph on the radar gun on one pitch in the first inning, but normally was around the 83 or 84 mph mark. – From the Star Telegram Blog

This certainly is not where we would like to see his fastball, but if he can use it effectively he could be a tool in the bullpen. (more…)

Designated hitter Michael Bianucci launched a ball in the first inning scoring two runs and picked up another homer in the 7^th. In three at bats Bianucci had two home runs and three RBIs. In the bottom of the fifth Joey Butler hit a two run homer as well and was two for three on the night.

Joey Butler and Engel Beltre (Photo: Roughriders Website)

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