The Yankees brass appreciates the job Tony Franklin has done in their minor-league system.

Pulaski Closes Superb Season with Shutout

Published

September 1, 2015

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – The first Yankees season in Pulaski was obviously a success. If it was a Broadway play, it would have won a Tony.

Instead it was managed by a Tony – Franklin that is – who directed his club to the Appalachian League East title and the playoffs for the sixth time in nine seasons, as the Yankees (45-23) ended the regular season with a 1-0 win over the Johnson City Cardinals (27-38) before 1,975 fans at Howard Johnson Field Tuesday night.

Drew Finley, Jonathan Padilla, who earned his second win in three decisions, and Cody Carroll, with his third save, pitched the shutout. Designated hitter Kane Sweeney drove in the only run.

The Yankees enjoy a day off, then travel to Princeton to face the Rays in the opener of the Appalachian League semifinals at 7 p.m. Thursday. Game 2 will be played at Calfee Park at 7 p.m. Friday, with Game 3, if necessary, at Calfee Park at 7 p,m. Saturday.

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Written By Jed Weisberger

Have covered the Yankees and their system for over 20 years. I enjoy writing about future Yankees and where a prospect stands in the system. One rule: I only analyze and comment on prospects I have seen play and have talked to.