Another day of minor league action is in the books. See the results below!
AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (2-2) won 12-11 (BOX SCORE)
Sugar Land got off to a great start scoring 5 runs in the first inning on a Julks solo HR, León 2 run double, a wild pitch and a bases loaded walk to Hensley. After a scoreless first for Gusto, he struggled in the second inning allowing 6 runs. A Stubbs based loaded walk in the 2nd inning tied the game at 6. Gusto was relieved by Strotman who allowed 2 runs. Sugar Land got back into the game in the 7th on a Bastidas 2 run HR. They entered the 8th down 9-8 but rallied for 4 runs on a wild pitch, a Bastidas 2 run single and Hensley RBI single to make a 12-9 lead. King came on to close it and allowed 2 runs but was able to hold on for the save as Sugar Land won 12-11.
Note: León is hitting .417 so far this season.
- David Hensley, 3B: 1-for-4, 2 RBI, 2 BB
- Corey Julks, RF: 2-for-5, R, 2B, HR, RBI
- Shay Whitcomb, 2B: 2-for-3, 3 R, 2B, 2 BB
- Trey Cabbage, DH: 1-for-3, 2 R, 2 BB, SB
- Will Wagner, 1B: 0-for-2, 2 R, 3 BB
- Pedro Leon, CF: 2-for-4, 2 R, 2 2B, 2 RBI, BB, SB
- C.J. Stubbs, C: 0-for-2, RBI, 3 BB
- Jesus Bastidas, SS: 2-for-4, R, HR, 4 RBI
- Ryan Gusto, RHP: 1.1 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
- Drew Strotman, RHP: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
- Mark Washington, RHP: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 0 K
- Ray Gaither, RHP: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
- Joel Kuhnel, RHP: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K (WIN)
- Bryan King, LHP: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K (SAVE)
AA: Corpus Christi Hooks – Season Opener April 5th
A+: Asheville Tourists – Season Opener April 5th
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers – Season Opener April 5th
Today’s minor league starters:
SL: Blair Henley – 11:05 CT
CC: N/A
AV: N/A
FV: N/A
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