Local Draft Picks

The 2009 MLB Draft had a local feel. Several players from high schools and colleges in the area were drafted by Major League teams.

224. Darin Gorski- Kutztown University, drafted by New York Mets
759. Josh Squatrito- Towson University, drafted by St. Louis Cardinals
811. Daniel Perkins- Deleware State University- drafted by Colorado Rockies
823. Kyle Davis- University of Deleware, drafted by Chicago White Sox
974. Thomas Chism- LaSalle University, drafted by New York Mets
1020. Derek Kline- Millersville University, drafted by Detroit Tigers
1067. Phil Aviola- Wilmington College, drafted by Philadelphia Phillies
1151. Sean Barksdale- Temple University, drafted by Houston Astros
1157. Cory Wine- Penn State University, drafted by Philadelphia Phillies
1217. Robert Amaro- William Penn Charter HS, drafted by Philadelphia Phillies (also nephew of Ruben Amaro Jr.)
1242. Pat Butler- Chatham HS, drafted by Minnesota Twins
1313. Angelo Mark- East Stroudsburg University, drafted by Seattle Mariners.
1370. Addison Dunn- Warren Area HS, drafted by Chicago Cubs
1457. Wander Nunez- Frankford HS, drafted by Philadelphia Phillies
1497. Chris Gosik- Malvern Prep HS, drafted by Philadelphia Phillies
1502. Anthony Scirrotto- Penn State University, drafted by Kanas City Royals

Phillies News: The Phillies won in another thriller, 6-3. Raul Ibanez hit the game winner, a three run shot in the tenth inning.

Jamie Moyer pitched 6 innings and allowed 3 earned runs, all Carlos Beltran RBI. Matt Stairs tied the game in the 7th to give the Phillies a chance.

Jon Lester of the Red Sox and Joe Blanton go head to head Friday.

Call of the day: In 2007, Aaron Rowand's swinging bunt tied the game, which was key in the Phillies win.

"Dribbles it softly. Stays fair! It stays fair! Wow! Swinging
bunt base hit! Victorino scores and this game is tied 2-2. Nothing the
Mets can do about that! A swinging bunt hit for Aaron Rowand and the
Phillies have tied it."