Another day of minor league action is in the books. See the results below!
AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (1-2) lost 8-6 (BOX SCORE)
Kouba got the start for the Space Cowboys going 2.1 innings allowing 2 runs. The bullpen struggled in the 4th allowing 6 runs as the Express took an 8-0 lead. In the 5th, Hensley put Sugar Land on the board with a 2 run HR. The offense was quiet until the 9th when Whitcomb connected on a grand slam to make it 8-6. But that would be it from the offense as Sugar Land fell 8-6.
Note: VanWey has tossed 2.2 scoreless innings to start the season.
- Joey Loperfido, CF: 0-for-3, BB
- Will Wagner, 2B: 1-for-2, 2 R, 2 BB
- David Hensley, 3B: 2-for-4, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI
- Pedro Leon, RF: 2-for-4, 2B
- Shay Whitcomb, SS: 1-for-4, R, HR, 4 RBI
- Rhett Kouba, RHP: 2.1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
- Mark Washington, RHP: 1.0 IP, 3 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 1 K
- Ray Gaither, RHP: 1.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
- Cole McDonald, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
- Logan VanWey, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
- Wander Suero, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
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: OFF
CC: N/A
AV: N/A
FV: N/A
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