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Astros Minor League Recap: June 7th

Quincy Hamilton | Credit: Joe Dwyer

Another day of minor league action is in the book. See the results below.

AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (25-34) won 5-4 (BOX SCORE)

Sugar Land got on the board in the second inning on a 2 run HR from Hamilton, his first in Triple-A. In the 3rd, Leon added a 2 run HR to make it 4-0. In the 4th inning, Hamilton connected on another HR, this time a solo shot. Tamarez got the start and allowed 2 runs over 4.1 innings. Gomez allowed 2 runs in relief but Record was able to come on in the 9th and strike out 2 as he picked up the save.

Note: Hamilton has 8 HR, 35 RBI overall this season.


AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (25-28) lost 9-0 (BOX SCORE)

Gordon started for the Hooks and allowed 3 runs over 5 innings with 6 strikeouts. The bullpen allowed a few runs as the RoughRiders extended their lead. The offense was quiet picking up just 3 hits as they were shutout 9-0.

Note: Daniels is hitting .333 in Double-A.


A+: Asheville Tourists (23-26) won 8-6 (BOX SCORE)

Santos got the start and allowed 4 runs over 3.1 innings. The offense got on the board in the 3rd scoring 4 runs on a Wrobleski 2 run double and Borden 2 run HR. In the 7th, Price gave Asheville the lead with a 3 run HR. Price would also add an RBI single in the 9th. Blubaugh pitched in relief and allowed 1 run over 4 innings with 9 strikeouts. Betances allowed a run in the 9th but was able to close it out.

Note: Blubaugh has 47 K in 38.1 innings this season.

  • Alex Santos, RHP: 3.1 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
  • Ronny Garcia, RHP: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
  • A.J. Blubaugh, RHP: 4.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 9 K (WIN)
  • Jose Betances, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 K (SAVE)

A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (21-32)

Game 1 – won 3-1 (BOX SCORE)

DeVos started game one and tossed 3.1 scoreless innings. The offense got on the board in the 3rd on a balk and an error. In the 6th, Loftin added a solo HR. Carrasco tossed 2.2 scoreless innings and Ford allowed 1 run as he closed the game out.

Game 2 – won 5-2 (BOX SCORE)

Santa got the start allowing 2 runs, 1 earned, over 4.1 innings. Balogh got the scoring started with a solo HR in the first inning. In the 3rd they got 3 runs on a Cole RBI double and Cruz 2 run single. Cole added an RBI double in the 4th to extend the lead. Molero closed it out tossing 2.2 scoreless innings.


Today’s minor league starters:

SL: Jairo Solis – 7:35 CT

CC: Rhett Kouba – 6:35 CT

AV: Michael Knorr – 6:05 CT

FV: Nic Swanson – 6:00 PM CT

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