Another day of minor league action is in the books. You can see all the Astros affiliates results below.
AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (15-24) lost 5-3 (BOX SCORE)
The Space Cowboys got on the board in the first inning scoring 2 runs on a Leon RBI double and Matijevic RBI single. France got the start and was cruising striking out 6 before he allowed a 3 run HR in the 4th. He ended up allowing those 3 runs over 4.2 innings. Julks tied the game up in the bottom of the 4th with an RBI single. Hernandez relieved France and allowed 2 runs over 1.1 innings. The bullpen kept it there but the offense wasn’t able to get anything else going as they fell 5-3.
Note: Leon is hitting .298 with 5 2B, 5 HR in May.
- Niko Goodrum, SS: 0-for-2, R, 2 BB, SB
- Pedro Leon, CF: 2-for-4, R, 2 2B, RBI
- J.J. Matijevic, LF: 1-for-4, RBI
- Korey Lee, C: 1-for-3, R, 2B, BB
- Corey Julks, 3B: 1-for-4, RBI
- J.P. France, RHP: 4.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
- Nick Hernandez, RHP: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
- Zac Rosscup, LHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
- Ronel Blanco, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
- Parker Mushinski, LHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (13-22) won 7-5 (BOX SCORE)
The Hooks jumped out to an early lead scoring 2 runs in the first on a Valdez RBI double and Dirden RBI single. In the 2nd inning, Arias connected on a solo HR. The Hooks picked up another run in the 3rd on a Diaz RBI double. The Hooks continued hitting getting 2 more runs in the 4th on an Alvarez 2 run HR.
Note: Dirden is hitting .433 with 19 RBI in May.
- Wilyer Abreu, CF: 0-for-4, R, BB
- Luke Berryhill, DH: 0-for-3, R, 2 BB
- Enmanuel Valdez, LF: 2-for-5, R, 2 2B, RBI
- Yainer Diaz, 1B: 2-for-5, R, 2B, RBI
- Justin Dirden, RF: 3-for-3, R, HR, 4 RBI, BB
- Bryan Arias, 3B: 1-for-3, R, HR, RBI, BB
- Grae Kessinger, SS: 0-for-3, R, BB
- Jose Alvarez, C: 2-for-4, R, HR, 2 RBI
Justin Dirden 3 run HR for the Hooks! His 4th HR of the season! #Astros pic.twitter.com/L86e9rHqFD
— Astros Future (@AstrosFuture) May 20, 2022
- Jose Bravo, RHP: 4.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
- Matt Ruppenthal, RHP: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
- Adrian Chaidez, RHP: 3.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 1 K (WIN)
- Chandler Casey, RHP: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
A+: Asheville Tourists (13-22) won 9-7 (BOX SCORE)
Asheville got the bats going early in this one scoring 2 in the first on a Sandle RBI double and Wagner sac fly. In the 2nd, they scored 4 more runs on 2 run double, a run on an error, and a Barber RBI double. Jaquez started for the Tourists and went 5.1 innings allowing 3 runs and striking out 7. Next in was Brockhouse and he allowed 2 runs in 1 inning. The Tourists extended the lead in the 8th scoring 3 runs on an RBI single from Correa and a 2 run single from Stubbs. The Dash got a few back but Cody was able to hold on for the win.
Note: Correa is hitting .381 with 14 RBI in May.
- Cristian Gonzalez, SS: 0-for-4, R, BB
- Michael Sandle, LF: 2-for-5, R, 2B, 3B, RBI
- Will Wagner, 3B: 1-for-4, R, 2B, 3 RBI
- Colin Barber, CF: 1-for-3, 2B, RBI
- Zach Daniels, RF: 0-for-3, R, 2 BB, 2 SB
- Nerio Rodriguez, 1B: 2-for-4, R
- J.C. Correa, C: 2-for-4, 2 R, RBI
- C.J. Stubbs, DH: 2-for-3, R, 2 RBI, BB
- Chad Stevens, 2B: 1-for-4, R
- Ernesto Jaquez, RHP: 5.1 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K (WIN)
- Walker Brockhouse, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
- Danny Cody, RHP: 2.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
- Jose Betances, RHP: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (15-21) won 5-4 (BOX SCORE)
The Woodpeckers got the scoring started early on a Guillamo RBI double in the 2nd inning. In the 3rd, Hamilton connected on a 2 run HR, his 6th of the season. The hits continued in the 3rd when Mascai connected on a solo HR to make it 4-0. Kouba made his season debut for the Woodpeckers and went 3.1 scoreless innings. Batista went 3 innings in relief and allowed 3 runs. In the 8th, the Cannon Ballers tied it up with a run off of Garcia. In the 9th, the Woodpeckers scored on a run on a Molina RBI single to take a 5-4 lead.
Note: Hamilton is hitting .375 with 3 HR in May.
- Logan Cerny, RF: 0-for-3, 2 R, 2 BB, SB
- Leosdany Molina, SS: 1-for-4, RBI, 2 SB
- Quincy Hamilton, LF: 1-for-4, R, HR, 2 RBI, BB
- Victor Mascai, DH: 2-for-4, 2 R, 2B, HR, RBI
- Freddy Guilamo, 1B: 1-for-4, RBI
Quincy Hamilton (@Q_Ham10) 2 run HR for the Woodpeckers! His 6th HR of the season! #Astros pic.twitter.com/LxLHwpaonl
— Astros Future (@AstrosFuture) May 19, 2022
- Rhett Kouba, RHP: 3.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
- Fabricio Reina, RHP: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
- Edinson Batista, RHP: 3.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
- Freylin Garcia, RHP: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K (WIN)
Today’s starters according to MiLB.com:
SL: TBD – 7:05 CT
CC: TBD – 6:35 CT
AV: Cole McDonald (8.16 ERA) – 6:00 CT
FV: TBD – 6:00 CT
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