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 (43-23) won 5-2 (BOX SCORE)
The offense got on the board scoring 3 runs in the 4th inning on a Whitcomb RBI groundout, Hensley RBI double and Machado RBI double. Henley got the start and pitched well allowing 2 runs over 5 innings of work. The offense got 2 more runs in the 5th on a Kessinger 2 run single. The pen was great tossing 4 no-hit innings as they closed out the 5-2 win.
Note: Contreras has a 1.40 ERA this season.
- Jesus Bastidas, DH: 1-for-4, R, 2 SB
- Cooper Hummel, 1B: 0-for-3, R, BB, SB
- Pedro Leon, RF: 2-for-3, R, BB, SB
- Grae Kessinger, 2B: 1-for-3, R, 2 RBI, BB
- Shay Whitcomb, 3B: 1-for-4, RBI
- David Hensley, LF: 1-for-3, R, 2B, RBI
- Dixon Machado, SS: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI
- Blair Henley, RHP: 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K (WIN)
- Kaleb Ort, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
- Bryan King, LHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
- Luis Contreras, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
- Wander Suero, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K (SAVE)
AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (22-38) lost 5-1 (BOX SCORE)
Knorr started for the Hooks striking out 6 over 5 innings, but allowing 4 runs. The Hooks got on the board in the 5th on an Arocho RBI single. Mancini pitched 3 innings in relief allowing 1 unearned run but the offense was quiet the rest of the night as the Hooks fell 5-1.
Note: Mancini has a 0.00 ERA in Double-A.
- Jeremy Arocho, 2B: 2-for-4, RBI, BB
- Tommy Sacco, 3B: 2-for-5
- Rolando Espinosa, LF: 3-for-4, R, 2 2B
- Michael Knorr, RHP: 5.0 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
- Joey Mancini, RHP: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
A+: Asheville Tourists (26-31) lost 8-5 (BOX SCORE)
Swanson started for Asheville but struggled allowing 6 runs over 4.2 innings. The offense got on the board with 2 runs in the 4th on a Deming solo HR and Guillemette RBI double. After the Drive picked up 2 more, the Asheville offense responded with three runs on a Cerny bases loaded walk, a Deming hit by pitch and a Garcia RBI groundout. That would be it from the offense though as Asheville fell 8-5.
Note: Deming has a .890 OPS this season.
- Logan Cerny, CF: 0-for-4, RBI
- Austin Deming, 2B: 1-for-4, R, HR, 2 RBI, SB
- John Garcia, C: 0-for-3, RBI, BB
- Narbe Cruz, 3B: 2-for-4, R
- Garret Guillemette, 1B: 2-for-4, R, 2B, RBI
- Jackson Loftin, RF: 0-for-3, R, BB
- Nic Swanson, RHP: 4.2 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
- Railin Perez, RHP: 2.1 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
- Jeremy Molero, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (26-34) lost 12-6 (BOX SCORE)
Mejia started for the Woodpeckers and allowed 2 runs over 3.1 innings. After falling behind 6-0, the offense rallied for 5 runs in the 5th on a Bush RBI single and Nunez grand slam. Marte struggled in relief allowing 10 runs as the Woodpeckers found themselves in a huge hole. The offense got one back in the 9th on a Diaz sac fly but that was it as the Woodpeckers fell 12-6.
Note: Santa has 22 K in 12.2 innings this season.
- Yamal Encarnacion, RF: 0-for-3, R, BB
- Alberto Hernandez, 3B: 0-for-3, R, BB, SB
- Alejandro Nunez, SS: 1-for-4, R, HR, 4 RBI
- Waner Luciano, 2B: 0-for-3, R, BB
- Cesar Hernandez, CF: 2-for-4, R, 2B, SB
- Victor Diaz, 1B: 0-for-3, RBI
- Will Bush, C: 1-for-4, R, RBI, SB
- Nehomar Ochoa, LF: 1-for-4, 2B, SB
- Sandy Mejia, RHP: 3.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
- Wilmy Sanchez, RHP: 0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
- Julio Marte, RHP: 3.0 IP, 9 H, 10 R, 9 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
- Alimber Santa, RHP: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
Today’s minor league starters:
SL: A.J. Blubaugh – 7:05 CT
CC: Miguel Ullola – 7:05 CT
AV: Edinson Batista – 6:05 CT
FV: Ethan Pecko – 6:05 CT
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