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.
- Carlos Hernandez, CF: 1-for-5, SB
- Kenni Gomez, RF: 1-for-4, R, 2B, RBI, BB
- Waner Luciano, 3B: 1-for-4, R, BB
- Chase Jaworsky, SS: 2-for-4, R, BB, 2 SB
- Anthony Sherwin, DH: 1-for-3, BB
- Yamal Encarnacion, LF: 0-for-3, RBI, BB, 2 SB
- Will Bush, C: 0-for-2, R, 2 BB
- Alberto Hernandez, SS: 1-for-4, R
- Alonzo Tredwell, RHP: 5.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K (WIN)
- Kelly Austin, RHP: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
- Dawill Almonte, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
- Abel Mercedes, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K (SAVE)
Today’s minor league starters:
SL: OFF
CC: OFF
AV: OFF
FV: OFF
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