Another day of minor league action is in the books. You can see all the Astros affiliates results below.
AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (42-56) won 6-0 (BOX SCORE)
Solomon started for Sugar Land and tossed 5 no-hit innings. The offense got on the board in the 3rd on a Hensley RBI double and Siri RBI single. The offense extended their lead on a Julks 2 run HR in the 5th and a Jones 2 run HR in the 6th. Donato closed it out allowing 2 hits over 4 scoreless innings to pick up the save in the 6-0 win.
Note: Hensley has a .398 OBP this season.
- David Hensley, 1B: 1-for-4, 2 R, 2B, RBI, BB
- Corey Julks, RF: 1-for-4, R, HR, 2 RBI
- Jose Siri, DH: 1-for-4, RBI, SB
- Enmanuel Valdez, 2B: 1-for-4, R
- Taylor Jones, 3B: 2-for-4, R, 2B, HR, 2 RBI
- Scott Manea, C: 2-for-4, R
- Peter Solomon, RHP: 5.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 4 BB, 5 K (WIN)
- Chad Donato, RHP: 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K (SAVE)
AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (42-53) won 7-5 (BOX SCORE)
The Hooks got on the board in the first inning on a Dirden solo HR, his 17th of the season. Bravo started for the Hooks and pitched well allowing 1 run over 5 innings of work. In the 3rd, Wagner added a 2 run HR to extend the lead. Diaz connected on an RBI double in the 6th to make it 4-1. In the 7th, Brewer added a sac fly. The Sod Poodles scored 3 runs in the 7th bringing the game closer. In the 9th, the Hooks got some insurance runs on a Brewer 2 run HR. West allowed a run in the 9th but closed it out of seal the 7-5 win.
Note: Dirden has a .994 OPS this season.
- Justin Dirden, CF: 4-for-4, 3 R, HR, RBI, BB
- Will Wagner, 3B: 3-for-5, R, HR, 2 RBI
- Alex McKenna, LF: 1-for-4, R, BB
- Cesar Salazar, C: 2-for-4, R, 2B
- Jordan Brewer, RF: 2-for-4, R, 2B, HR, 2 RBI
- Edwin Diaz, 2B: 1-for-5, 2B, RBI
- Jose Bravo, RHP: 5.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K (WIN)
- Matt Ruppenthal, RHP: 2.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
- Michael Horrell, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
- Derek West, RHP: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K (SAVE)
A+: Asheville Tourists (39-53) POSTPONED
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (41-52) won 3-2 (BOX SCORE)
Salgado started for the Woodpeckers and tossed 4.1 scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts. Calderon pitched out of the pen and allowed 2 runs. The Woodpeckers got on the board in the 7th scoring on a wild pitch. In the 8th, the Woodpeckers took the lead on a 2 run single from Alvarez. Calderon finished off the game as the Woodpeckers won 3-2.
Note: Loperfido has a .872 OPS and 30 SB this season.
- Joey Loperfido, 1B: 1-for-4, R, SB
- Victor Mascai, DH: 0-for-3, R, BB, SB
- Jose Alvarez, C: 2-for-3, R, 2 RBI, BB, 2 SB
- Cody Orr, CF: 0-for-2, 2 BB
- Bryant Salgado, RHP: 4.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
- Fabricio Reina, RHP: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
- Carlos Calderon, RHP: 4.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K (WIN)
Today’s minor league starters:
SL: J.P. France – 6:05 CT
CC: Julio Robaina – 6:05 CT
AV: Diosmerky Taveras – 12:05 CT
FV: Shea Barry – 1:05 CT
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