Another day of minor league action is in the books. You can see all the Astros affiliates results below.
AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (18-30) won 17-14 (BOX SCORE)
Manea put the Space Cowboys on the board in the 2nd with an RBI single. They got 3 runs in the 3rd on a De Goti RBI double and Salazar 2 run single. In the 4th inning the offense picked up 5 runs on a Lee RBI single, Brinson 2 run double, Salazar bases loaded walk and Manea sac fly. Bermudez started and went 4 innings allowing 3 runs. The offense continued to pour it on getting 4 more in the 5th on a De Goti RBI single and McKenna 3 run HR. After El Paso scored 2 runs, Julks got them back in the 6th with a 2 run HR. The Space Cowboys picked up a couple more runs and despite a surge from El Paso, they were able to hold on for the 17-14 win.
Note: Julks has 10 HR this season.
- Korey Lee, DH: 1-for-7, R, RBI
- Corey Julks, 3B: 2-for-5, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI, BB
- Pedro Leon, CF: 0-for-4, 2 R, 2 BB
- Lewis Brinson, LF: 2-for-4, 3 R, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 BB
- Alex De Goti, SS: 4-for-5, 5 R, 2 2B, 2 RBI, BB
- Alex McKenna, RF: 1-for-3, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI, 2 BB
- Cesar Salazar, C: 3-for-4, 3 RBI, 2 BB
- Scott Manea, 1B: 2-for-5, 4 RBI
- Franklin Barreto, 2B: 1-for-4, 2 R, 2 BB
- Jonathan Bermudez, LHP: 4.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
- Zac Rosscup, LHP: 1.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K (WIN)
- Brett Conine, RHP: 1.0 IP, 7 H, 8 R, 8 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
- Parker Mushinski, LHP: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K
- Enoli Paredes, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K (SAVE)
AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (18-27) lost 7-6 (BOX SCORE)
Chaidez started for the Hooks and allowed 4 runs (all coming in the first) over 3 innings of work. Valdez put the Hooks on the board in the 3rd with an RBI single. In the 5th, Valdez connected on a solo HR, his 9th of the season. The Hooks entered the 7th inning down 5-2 but Dirden gave them the lead with a grand slam to left center field. The Wind Surge were able to rally picking up a run in the 8th and then a run in the 9th to take a 7-6 lead. The offense was unable to respond as they fell 7-6.
Note: Valdez is hitting .362 with 10 2B, 5 HR in May.
- Wilyer Abreu, RF: 0-for-3, R, 2 BB, SB
- Luke Berryhill, C: 0-for-3, R, BB
- Enmanuel Valdez, 2B: 3-for-5, 2 R, 2B, HR, 2 RBI
- Yainer Diaz, 1B: 0-for-4, R, BB
- Justin Dirden, CF: 2-for-4, R, HR, 4 RBI, BB
- Jose Alvarez, LF: 2-for-4
- Adrian Chaidez, RHP: 3.0 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
- Jojanse Torres, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
- Misael Tamarez, RHP: 4.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
- Devin Conn, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
A+: Asheville Tourists (17-27) won 8-4 (BOX SCORE)
Tokar started for the Tourists and went 5 innings allowing 4 runs while striking out 7. The Tourists first run came in the 2nd on a Stevens solo HR. In the 5th, the Tourists got one more on a Stevens RBI single. The Tourists went into the 7th down 4-2 but rallied for 6 runs on a Stevens RBI single, Gonzalez RBI triple, Stubbs RBI single and Santana 3 run HR. The bullpen was great tossing 4 scoreless innings to close it out and seal the win.
Note: Hamilton is hitting .500 in High-A.
- J.C. Correa, C: 3-for-5, R
- Quincy Hamilton, CF: 3-for-5, R, 2B
- Chad Stevens, 3B: 3-for-5, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI
- Cristian Gonzalez, SS: 1-for-3, R, 3B, RBI, BB
- C.J. Stubbs, RF: 1-for-4, R, RBI
- Zach Daniels, LF: 2-for-4, R, 2B
- Luis Santana, 2B: 2-for-4, R, HR, 3 RBI
- Heitor Tokar, RHP: 5.0 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 8 K
- Jose Betances, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
- Palmer Wenzel, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 K (WIN)
- Walker Brockhouse, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
- Danny Cody, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (19-26) lost 5-1 (BOX SCORE)
The Woodpeckers got on the board in the first when a run scored on a fielder’s choice. Swanson started for Fayetteville and allowed 1 run over 3 innings of work. After a scoreless inning from Foggo, Mejias was next in going 4 innings and allowing 4 runs. The offense was unable to get anything else going as they fell 5-1.
Note: Corona has a .834 OPS this season.
- Kenedy Corona, DH: 1-for-4, R, 2B
- Joey Loperfido, 2B: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI
- Nic Swanson, RHP: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 4 BB, 3 K
- Ian Foggo, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
- Christian Mejias, RHP: 4.0 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
Today’s starters according to MiLB.com:
SL: OFF
CC: OFF
AV: OFF
FV: OFF
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