Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Astros

Astros Minor League Recap: May 21st

Misael Tamarez | Lucas Boland/Caller Times / USA TODAY NETWORK

Another day of Astros minor league action is in the books. See the results below!

AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (30-16) won 5-3 (BOX SCORE)

Tamarez started for Sugar Land and pitched well tossing 5 scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts. The offense got on the board in the 2nd inning on a Hummel sac fly. In the 4th, Whitcomb connected on a 2 run HR. Hamilton added a solo HR in the 5th to extend the lead. Leon would add a solo HR in the 6th, his 9th HR of the season. The pen allowed a few runs but were able to hold on for the 5-3 win.

Note: Whitcomb has a .958 OPS this season.


AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (14-26) won 13-10 (BOX SCORE)

Robaina started for the Hooks and allowed 3 runs, 2 earned, over 4.1 innings. The offense got a run in the 4th on an Arocho RBI groundout. The Hooks exploded for 10 runs in the 6th on a Sacco 2 run single, Ferreras 3 run HR, Brewer RBI triple, a run scoring on an error and a Wrobleski 3 run HR. Corona added a 2 run double in the 7th to extend the lead. The pen allowed some runs but were able to hold on for the win.

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


A+: Asheville Tourists (18-21) won 8-5 (BOX SCORE)

Calderon started for Asheville going 4.1 innings allowing 3 runs, 2 earned. Asheville got on the board in the 2nd on a Loftin RBI single and got another run in the third on a Baez solo HR. Asheville entered the 8th down 5-2 but rallied for 4 runs on a Guillemette sac fly, Encarnacion 2 run single and Williams sac fly. In the 9th, the offense scored 2 more runs on 2 run single.

Note: Garcia is hitting .278 this season.


A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (19-21) lost 6-5 (BOX SCORE

Rodriguez started for the Woodpeckers and went 3 innings allowing 2 runs. The Woodpeckers got on the board in the 6th scoring 2 runs on a Gomez RBI triple and Santander RBI groundout. Marte pitched in relief and pitched well allowing 1 run over 5.1 innings while striking out 6. Fayetteville tied thing up in the 9th on a Casserilla RBI double. In the 10th, the Woodpeckers scored 2 runs on Carrillo RBI triple and he lated scored on a passed ball. Unfortunately the bullpen was able to hold it as the Red Sox walked off with the 6-5 win.

Note: Carrillo has a .788 OPS this season.


Today’s minor league starters:

SL: A.J. Blubaugh – 6:35 CT

CC: Miguel Ullola – 6:35 CT

AV: Derek True – 6:05 CT

FV: Ethan Pecko – 6:05 CT

Be sure to follow on Twitter, @AstrosFuture, follow me on Instagram, @AstrosFuture and like my Facebook page, facebook.com/AstrosFuture.

https://linktr.ee/AstrosFuture

You May Also Like

Astros

The Astros farm system has seen its turnover through the years, but there is still some good and underrated talent here. Let’s take a...

Astros

The Astros have set their rosters for opening day of the minor league baseball season. There are a lot of intriguing players at each...

Astros

Prior to 2021, the MLB Draft consisted of 40 rounds. Today, it has been reduced to just 20. Those 20 additional rounds once provided...

Astros

The Astros have been at the forefront of player development for quite some time. This is especially true on the pitching side of things,...

Astros

It’s been a few years since the Astros had a prospect the caliber of Cam Smith in the system. Following the trade of Kyle...

Astros

Injuries are part of the game, but that doesn’t make them any easier to deal with. Former second round pick of the Astros, Andrew...

Astros

This will be your weekly hot list of prospects who are performing well at the plate and on the mound. Here is last week’s...

Astros

The Houston Astros have signed another international prospect, inking infielder Sami Manzueta for a bonus of $850,000. Manzueta is an 16-year-old infielder from Venezuela...

Advertisement https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9802778140493167