Another day of minor league action is in the book. See the results below.
AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (54-83) lost 2-1 (BOX SCORE)
Bielak started for Sugar Land and allowed 1 run over 3 innings of work. He was relieved by Hansen who also allowed a run. Tamarez pitched in relief and went 4.2 scoreless innings with 6 strikeouts. The offense got a run in the 8th on a double play but that was it as they fell 2-1.
Note: Martinez has a 1.93 ERA in Triple-A.
- David Hensley, 1B: 2-for-4, BB
- Bligh Madris, DH: 0-for-3, R, BB
- Shay Whitcomb, SS: 1-for-3, BB, SB
- Brandon Bielak, RHP: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
- Austin Hansen, LHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 1 K
- Misael Tamarez, RHP: 4.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K
- Joe Record, RHP: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (66-65) won 7-3 (BOX SCORE)
The Hooks broke the game open in the second inning scoring 5 runs on a Stevens 2 run single, Brewer 2 run single and Corona RBI groundout. Macuare got the start and allowed 2 runs over 4 innings. He was relieved by Taveras who allowed one unearned run over 4 innings. The Hooks got 2 more runs in the 6th on a Brewer 2 run HR. VanWey closed it out with a scoreless 9th inning to seal the win.
Note: Melton has 44 SB this season.
- Kenedy Corona, CF: 0-for-2, RBI, 2 BB, SB
- Zach Dezenzo, 3B: 1-for-4, R
- Jacob Melton, DH: 0-for-3, BB, SB
- Colin Barber, LF: 1-for-3, 2 R, 2B, BB
- J.C. Correa, 2B: 1-for-3, R
- Chad Stevens, SS: 1-for-4, R, 2 RBI
- Jordan Brewer, 1B: 2-for-4, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI
- Angel Macuare, RHP: 4.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
- Diosmerky Taveras, RHP: 4.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K (WIN)
- Logan VanWey, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
A+: Asheville Tourists (50-76) won 4-1 (BOX SCORE)
Rodriguez started for Asheville and allowed 1 run over 4 innings while striking out 7. The offense got on the board with a 2 run single from Sacco in the 4th inning. In the 6th, Sacco added another 2 run single to make it 4-1. After a scoreless inning from De Paula, Miley closed it out with 4 scoreless as Asheville won 4-1.
Note: Rodriguez has 87 K in 63.1 innings this season.
- Tyler Whitaker, RF: 2-for-4, 2 R
- Miguel Palma, C: 2-for-3, 2 R, BB
- Tommy Sacco, SS: 2-for-4, 4 RBI
- Luis Rodriguez, LHP: 4.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K
- Brayan De Paula, LHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K (WIN)
- Deylen Miley, RHP: 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K (SAVE)
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (58-72) POSTPONED
Today’s minor league starters:
SL: Shawn Dubin – 2:05 CT
CC: TBD – 1:05 CT
AV: Tyler Guilfoil – 12:00 CT
FV: Jose Fleury – 1:05 CT
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