Another day of Astros minor league action is in the books. See the results below!
AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (41-23) lost 11-2 (BOX SCORE)
Lauer started for Sugar Land and struggled allowing 5 runs over 5 innings. The offense got on the board in the 2nd inning thanks to a Machado 2 run HR. The pen allowed some runs and the offense was quiet the rest of the way as Sugar Land fell 11-2.
Note: Leon is hitting .283 this season.
- Jesus Bastidas, 3B: 2-for-5, 2B
- Grae Kessinger, 1B: 2-for-4
- Pedro Leon, CF: 2-for-4
- David Hensley, LF: 0-for-2, R, 2 BB, SB
- Dixon Machado, SS: 1-for-4, R, HR, 2 RBI
- Luke Berryhill, C: 1-for-4, 2B
- Jacob Amaya, 2B: 1-for-3, BB
- Eric Lauer, LHP: 5.0 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
- Cole McDonald, RHP: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
- Kaleb Ort, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 0 K
- Alex Speas, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
- Misael Tamarez, RHP: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (22-36) lost 5-4 (BOX SCORE)
After falling behind 2-0, the Hooks rallied for 3 runs in the 5th on a Brewer walk, Price hit by pitch and Arocho sac fly. Brown started for the Hooks and allowed 4 runs. Barbed tied things up with a solo HR in the 7th, but the Missions responded back with a run in the bottom of the inning to retake the lead. The offense was unable to get anything else going as the Hooks fell 5-4.
Note: Barber has a .768 OPS this season.
- Colin Barber, LF: 2-for-4, 2 R, HR, RBI
- Jeron Williams, 3B: 1-for-3, R
- Jordan Brewer, 1B: 1-for-2, RBI, BB
- Aaron Brown, RHP: 5.0 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
- Alejandro Torres, RHP: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K
- Brayan De Paula, LHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
A+: Asheville Tourists (25-30) won 15-5 (BOX SCORE)
Asheville got the scoring started early with a Deming 2 run HR in the first inning. They got 2 more runs in the 3rd on a Garcia 2 run HR. In the 4th, the offense scored 3 runs on a Loftin 2 run triple and Matthews RBI single. Asheville picked up 6 runs in the 5th on RBI singles from Johnson, Encarnacion and Loftin, a based loaded walk to Deming and then RBI singles from Garcia and Cerny. Hicks got the start and allowed 4 runs over 4.2 innings with 4 strikeouts. Garcia added another HR in the 9th. True allowed a few runs but closed it out.
Note: Deming has a .895 OPS this season.
- Brice Matthews, 3B: 2-for-4, 2 R, RBI, 2 BB
- Austin Deming, 2B: 4-for-5, 2 R, HR, 4 RBI, BB
- John Garcia, C: 3-for-5, 2 R, 2 HR, 4 RBI
- Logan Cerny, DH: 2-for-5, R, 2B, RBI, BB
- Ryan Johnson, SS: 1-for-6, 2 R RBI
- Luis Encarnacion, LF: 1-for-6, R, RBI
- Garret Guillemette, 1B: 2-for-4, 2 R, 2B, SB
- Jackson Loftin, RF: 2-for-5, 2 R, 3B, 3 RBI
- James Hicks, RHP: 4.2 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
- Ian Foggo, RHP: 0.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
- Derek True, RHP: 4.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 K (WIN)
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (25-33) lost 3-1 (BOX SCORE)
Gomez put the Woodpeckers on the board in the first inning with a solo HR. Santos got the start for the Woodpeckers and pitched well allowing 1 run over 5 innings of work. Almonte relieved Santos and allowed 2 runs over 2 innings. The offense went cold again as the Woodpeckers dropped the series opener 3-1.
Note: Tredwell has 43 K in 38 innings this season.
- Kenni Gomez, DH: 2-for-3, R, 2B, HR, RBI, BB
- Chase Jaworsky, 2B: 1-for-3, 2B
- Yeriel Santos, RHP: 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
- Dawill Almonte, RHP: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
- Ben Petschke, RHP: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
Today’s minor league starters:
SL: Ryan Gusto – 7:05 CT
CC: Tyler Guilfoil – 7:05 CT
AV: Jose Guedez – 6:05 CT
FV: Raimy Rodriguez – 5:35 CT
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