Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Astros

Astros Minor League Recap: May 18th

Justin Dirden | Credit: Tammy Tucker

Another day of minor league action is in the books. You can see all the Astros affiliates results below.

AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (15-23) lost 11-3 (BOX SCORE)

Bermudez started for the Space Cowboys and allowed 4 runs while retiring just 3 batters. He was relieved by Olczak who allowed 1 run over 2 innings. Conine was in next and allowed 3 runs over 3 innings. The Space Cowboys finally got on the board in the 6th on a De Goti RBI groundout. In the 8th, Brinson added a 2 run HR but that was it from the offense as they fell 11-3.

Note: Brinson has 5 HR in May.


AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (13-22) won 7-5 (BOX SCORE

The Hooks got on the board in the 2nd inning on a Whitcomb solo HR and Berryhill RBI single. Tamarez was dominant through the first 5 innings allowing 1 unearned run and striking out 7. He walked two in the 6th and was pulled. Unfortunately, both runners came around to score as the Hooks went down 3-2. The Hooks tied it back up in the 7th on an Abreu solo HR. Conn tossed 1.2 scoreless innings in relief. The Hooks took the lead in the 8th on a bases loaded walk to Guerrero. The Hooks added some insurance in the 9th with a 3 run HR from Dirden. Record gave up a couple runs in the 9th but Sprinkle got the final two outs to seal it.

Note: Dirden is hitting .404 with 15 RBI in May.


A+: Asheville Tourists (12-22) won 7-4 (BOX SCORE)

Tokar started for the Tourists and allowed 3 runs over 5.1 innings while striking out 3. Asheville took the lead in the 5th scoring 4 runs on a Santana solo HR, Barber bases loaded walk, Rodriguez fly out and Daniels RBI single. In the 8th, Gonzalez added an insurance run with an RBI single. The Tourists got a couple more insurance runs in the 9th on a Stubbs run scoring single and Santana RBI single. Coats made his High-A debut and allowed 1 run over 2.1 innings.

Note: Barber is up to .265 this season.


A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (14-21) won 2-1 (BOX SCORE)

Swanson started for the Woodpeckers and went 4 innings allowing 1 run. The offense finally got on the board in the 7th on a Loperfido solo HR to tie it at 1. In the 8th, Hamilton gave the Woodpeckers the lead with an RBI double. Mejias tossed 4 scoreless in relief and Foggo closed it out with a scoreless 9th to pick up the save.

Note: Foggo has 9 K in 3 innings this season.


Today’s starters according to MiLB.com:

SL: TBD – 6:05 CT

CC: TBD – 6:35 CT

AV: Ernesto Jaquez (5.63 ERA) – 6:00 CT

FV: TBD – 6:00 CT

Be sure to follow on Twitter, @AstrosFuture, follow me on Instagram, @AstrosFuture and like my Facebook page, facebook.com/AstrosFuture.

You May Also Like

Astros

‘The Houston Astros are the favorites to sign a highly rated Cuban talent for the 2025 international signing period. The club is expected to...

Astros

The Houston Astros signed catcher Arturo Flores to a minor league contract, he announced on Instagram back in September. Flores, who is from Las...

Astros

The Houston Astros are reported to be signing pitcher Alex Santiago Gonzalez, according to a report from Francys Romero. Santiago is an 18-year-old right-handed...

Astros

Check out the top performers at each position so far during the 2024 season. I will be choosing Astros prospects who played the majority...

Astros

There were some big time performances in the Astros system from the top prospects, some breakout performances from unknown prospects and some great comeback...

Astros

With the season over, we can start to look at the overall performances of the prospects. There were some strong pitching performances this year...

Astros

Forrest Whitley has seen his share of ups and downs throughout his career to this point. The Houston Astros added him to the 40-man...

Astros

The Sugar Land Space Cowboys, Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, have had a phenomenal season to this point. After going 93-56 in the...

Advertisement https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9802778140493167