Another day of minor league action is in the books. You can see all the Astros affiliates results below.
AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (10-11) won 8-4 (BOX SCORE)
The Space Cowboys offense got going in the first scoring 3 runs on a Lee RBI single, Brinson RBI double, and Lee scoring on a wild pitch. After an RBI groundout in the 2nd by Barreto, they got 2 more runs in the 3rd on a McKenna bases loaded HBP and Leon RBI single. Bielak got the start and went 4 innings allowing just 1 unearned run. The Space Cowboys got 2 more runs in the 6th on a Leon stolen base where he scored on an error and a solo HR from Lee. Donato tossed 3 scoreless in relief and James closed it out in the 9th.
Note: Bielak has a 2.45 ERA this season.
- Pedro Leon, RF: 3-for-4, 2 R, 2B, RBI, BB, 2 SB
- David Hensley, 3B: 1-for-5, R, 3B
- Franklin Barreto, SS: 0-for-4, R, RBI, BB
- Korey Lee, C: 2-for-5, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI
- Lewis Brinson, CF: 2-for-5, 2B, RBI
- Alex De Goti, 2B: 2-for-3, R, 2 BB
- Corey Julks, DH: 2-for-5, R
- Brandon Bielak, RHP: 4.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 4 BB, 4 K
- Adam Morgan, LHP: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
- Chad Donato, RHP: 3.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K (WIN)
- Josh James, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (7-10) lost 5-1 (BOX SCORE)
Robaina got the start and went 3.2 innings allowing 2 runs. He was relieved by Ruppenthal who tossed 1.1 scoreless innings. The Hooks tied it up scoring 2 runs in the 6th on a Valdez RBI single and Perez scoring on a wild pitch. In the 8th, Diaz gave the Hooks the lead connecting on a 2 run HR to left-center. Brown tossed 3 scoreless innings in relief giving way to Sprinkle for the 9th. The Drillers tied it up in the 9th on a 2 run HR. The game went to extras and the Hooks scored 5 runs in the 10th on RBI singles from Diaz, Arias (2 runs), Kessinger, and Adolph. Conn closed it out to seal the win.
Note: Diaz is hitting .304 with 12 RBI this season.
- Wilyer Abreu, CF: 0-for-4, 3 R, 2 BB
- Joe Perez, 3B: 1-for-5, R, 2B
- Enmanuel Valdez, DH: 1-for-3, R, RBI, 2 BB
- Yainer Diaz, C: 2-for-5, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI
- Shay Whitcomb, SS: 1-for-3, R, BB
- Bryan Arias, 1B: 1-for-5, R, 2 RBI
- Grae Kessinger, 2B: 2-for-5, RBI, SB
- Ross Adolph, LF: 1-for-4, RBI, BB
- Julio Robaina, LHP: 3.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 3 K
- Matt Ruppenthal, RHP: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
- Tyler Brown, RHP: 3.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
- Jonathan Sprinkle, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K (WIN)
- Devin Conn, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
A+: Asheville Tourists (3-15) lost 7-3 (BOX SCORE)
Taveras started for the Tourists and struggled allowing 2 runs and walking 6 in 2.2 innings. The offense picked up 2 runs in the 4th on a Daniels solo HR and Rodriguez run scoring single. The bullpen struggled allowing another 5 runs as the Dash extended their lead. The Tourists scored a run in the 8th on an error but that was it as they fell 7-3.
Note: Sandle is hitting .310 this season.
- Michael Sandle, RF: 3-for-4, R, 2 2B
- Zach Daniels, LF: 1-for-4, R, HR, RBI
- Cristian Gonzalez, DH: 0-for-3, R, BB
- Nerio Rodriguez, 1B: 1-for-4
- Diosmerky Taveras, RHP: 2.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 6 BB, 3 K
- Hunter Peck, LHP: 2.1 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
- Aaron Brown, RHP: 3.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
- Danny Cody, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (6-12)
Game 1 – won 2-1 (BOX SCORE)
Miley started game 1 for the Woodpeckers and was great tossing 5 scoreless innings with 7 strikeouts. The offense for the Woodpeckers came on solo HRs from Guilamo and Corona. Schroeder allowed a run in the 6th but closed the game out to seal the 2-1 win.
- Logan Cerny, LF: 1-for-3, SB
- Joey Loperfido, 1B: 2-for-3
- Yeuris Ramirez, 2B: 2-for-3
- Kenedy Corona, DH: 1-for-3, R, HR, RBI
- Freddy Guilamo, C: 1-for-2, R, HR, RBI, BB
- Deylen Miley, RHP: 5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K (WINS)
- Jayson Schroeder, RHP: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K (SAVE)
Game 2 – lost 3-0 (BOX SCORE)
Santos started game two for the Woodpeckers and allowed 3 runs over 4 innings. The offense was quiet picking up just 1 hit, a single by Orr. Coats tossed 3 scoreless in relief but the Woodpeckers dropped game 2, 3-0.
- Cody Orr, 3B: 1-for-2, BB
- Alex Santos, RHP: 4.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
- Jacob Coats, RHP: 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
Today’s starters according to MiLB.com:
SL: Peter Solomon (3.38 ERA) – 7:05 CT
CC: Cody Deason (9.95 ERA) – 7:05 CT
AV: Heitor Tokar (8.44 ERA) – 5:35 CT
FV: TBD – 6:05 CT
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