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Astros Minor League Recap: May 5th

Jimmy Price

Published

May 6, 2024

Jake Bloss | Credit: Georgetown University Athletics

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

Here is the previous day’s recap.

AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (22-11) won 12-5 (BOX SCORE)

Gordon started for Sugar Land and allowed 3 runs over 3.1 innings. The offense’s first run came on a Berryhill RBI groundout in the 3rd. Sugar Land entered the 7th inning down 3-1 but broke the game open rallying for 8 runs on a Hamilton 2 run HR, Hensley walk, Kessinger 2 run single, Bastidas sac fly and Julks 2 run HR. They picked up 3 more in the 8th on a Bastidas RBI single and Leon 2 run double. King allowed a couple runs in relief but Suero closed it out striking out 4 in 1.1 innings.

Note: Hamilton has 4 HR in 8 Triple-A games.

David Hensley, 3B: 0-for-4, 2 R, RBI, BB
Grae Kessinger, DH: 3-for-4, 2 R, 2B, 2 RBI, BB
Jesus Bastidas, 2B: 1-for-4, R, 2 RBI
Pedro Leon, RF: 1-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI
Corey Julks, LF: 2-for-4, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI, BB
Quincy Hamilton, CF: 2-for-5, R, HR, 2 RBI
Shay Whitcomb, SS: 1-for-5, R, 2B
Cooper Hummel, 1B: 2-for-3, 2 R, BB
Luke Berryhill, C: 1-for-4, R, RBI

Colton Gordon, LHP: 3.1 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
Ray Gaither, RHP: 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
Logan VanWey, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K (WIN)
Bryan King, LHP: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
Wander Suero, RHP: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K

AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (8-19) lost 5-3 (BOX SCORE)

Bloss made his Double-A debut for the Hooks and was dominant tossing 6 scoreless innings with 6 strikeout allowing just 2 hits. He was relieved by Knorr who went 2 innings allowing 5 runs, though just 1 was earned. The Hooks rallied back for 3 runs in the 8th on an Arocho RBI single and Stevens 2 run double. The Hooks put two on in the bottom of the 9th but were unable to come through as the Hooks lost 5-3.

Note: Bloss has a 1.54 ERA overall this season.

Tommy Sacco, SS: 2-for-5, 2B
Jacob Melton, RF: 3-for-5
Ryan Wrobleski, C: 1-for-4, R, BB
J.C. Correa, 1B: 1-for-4, BB
Jordan Brewer, DH: 2-for-5, R
Jeremy Arocho, 2B: 1-for-3, R, RBI, BB
Chad Stevens, 3B: 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI

Jake Bloss, RHP: 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K
Michael Knorr, RHP: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 5 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
Brayan De Paula, LHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K

A+: Asheville Tourists (11-15) lost 9-2 (BOX SCORE)

Asheville got on the board in the 2nd inning on a Deming RBI single. They got another in the 4th on a Ferreras RBI single. Swanson started for Asheville and went 4.1 innings allowing 3 runs, with 2 scoring after he was pulled. Molero relieved Swanson and struggled allowing 5 runs in 1 inning as the Drive extended their lead. The offense picked up 10 hits and 3 walks but was unable to score again as they fell 9-2.

Note: Ferreras is hitting .309 this season.

Pascanel Ferreras, 2B: 1-for-5, RBI
Luis Baez, DH: 2-for-5
Tyler Whitaker, CF: 2-for-4, 2B, SB
Narbe Cruz, SS: 0-for-2, R, 2 BB, SB
Logan Cerny, LF: 1-for-4, R, 2B
Austin Deming, 3B: 3-for-4, 2B, RBI, SB

Nic Swanson, RHP: 4.1 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
Jeremy Molero, RHP: 1.0 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
Ian Foggo, RHP: 1.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
Alejandro Torres, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
Deury Carrasco, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K

A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (16-11) won 5-2 (BOX SCORE)

Tredwell started for the Woodpeckers and pitched well allowing 1 run over 5 innings while striking out 6. The offense got on the board in the 4th scoring 3 runs on a wild pitch, an Encarnacion groundout and a Bush bases loaded walk. They got some insurance in the 7th on a Carrillo sac fly and Gomez RBI groundout. Austin tossed 2 scoreless in relief and Mercedes closed it out with a perfect 9th as Fayetteville won 5-2.

Note: Jaworksy has 11 SB this season.