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Astros Minor League Recap: June 20th

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Jackson Nezuh | Credit: Fayetteville Woodpeckers

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 (47-25) lost 4-3 (BOX SCORE)

Sugar Land got on the board in the first inning on a Wagner RBI double. In the 4th they got 2 runs on a Leon RBI double and Machado RBI single. Henley started for Sugar Land and pitched well allowing 1 unearned run over 6 innings. The pen struggled through allowing 3 runs as El Paso got the 4-3 win.

Note: Wagner has a .427 OBP this season.

  • Joey Loperfido, CF: 1-for-3, R, 2B
  • Will Wagner, 1B: 2-for-3, 2B, RBI, BB
  • Shay Whitcomb, SS: 2-for-4
  • Grae Kessinger, DH: 1-for-4, R
  • Pedro Leon, LF: 2-f0r-4, R, 2B, RBI
  • Dixon Machado, 3B: 1-for-4, RBI
  • Quincy Hamilton, RF: 2-for-3
  • Blair Henley, RHP: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
  • Drew Strotman, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
  • Alex Speas, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K

AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (25-41)

Game 1 – lost 5-0 (BOX SCORE)

Knorr started game one for the Hooks but struggled allowing 4 runs over 2 innings. Ford tossed 3 scoreless innings and Torres allowed just 1 unearned run over 2 innings. The offense struggled picking up only a walk in the 7 inning game as they fell 5-0.

Note: Torres has a 3.63 ERA in Double-A.

  • Jordan Brewer, 1B: 0-for-1, BB
  • Michael Knorr, RHP: 2.0 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
  • Kasey Ford, RHP: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
  • Alejandro Torres, RHP: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K

Game 2 – lost 4-2 (BOX SCORE)

The Hooks got on the board in the first on a Barber RBI single and Williams RBI double. Mancini got th start and while he only allowed 1 hit, he gave up 3 runs in 4.1 innings. The offense was quiet the rest of the way as the Hooks dropped game, 4-2.

Note: Gomez has a 1.21 ERA this season.

  • Jeremy Arocho, LF: 0-for-2, 2 BB
  • Tommy Sacco, 3B: 1-for-4, R
  • Pascanel Ferreras, 2B: 1-for-3, R
  • Colin Barber, DH: 1-for-3, RBI
  • Jeron Williams, SS: 2-for-3, 2B, 3B, RBI
  • Joey Mancini, RHP: 4.1 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 2 K
  • Walker Brockhouse, RHP: 1.2 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
  • Cesar Gomez, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K

A+: Asheville Tourists (28-35) lost 11-10 (BOX SCORE)

Asheville got on the board in the first inning scoring 3 runs on a Baez RBI double and Guillemette 2 run double. In the 2nd inning, the offense scored 5 more runs on a Loftin RBI double, Baez RBI single, Deming RBI groundout and Garcia 2 run HR. Pecko got the start and allowed 1 run over 3 innings with 4 strikeouts.In the 4th, Garcia connected on another 2 run HR. The pen struggled as they allowed 10 runs as the Dash came back to win it, 11-10.

Note: Garcia is hitting .305 with .886 OPS this season.

  • Logan Cerny, CF: 2-for-3, 3 R, 2 BB, 2 SB
  • Luis Baez, RF: 2-for-5, 2 R, 2B, 2 RBI, SB
  • John Garcia, 1B: 3-for-5, 2 R, 2 HR, 4 RBI
  • Ryan Johnson, 3B: 1-for-3, R, 2 BB
  • Garret Guillemette, 1B: 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI, BB
  • Oliver Carrillo, DH: 2-for-5, R, 2B
  • Jackson Loftin, SS: 1-for-4, R, 2B, RBI
  • Ethan Pecko, RHP: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
  • Brody Rodning, LHP: 1.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
  • Edinson Batista, RHP: 4.0 IP, 4 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 5 BB, 2 K
  • Deury Carrasco, RHP: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 R, 0 BB, 0 K

A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (29-37) lost 4-2 (BOX SCORE

Nezuh got the start for the Woodpeckers and was great allowing 2 hits and 1 run over 6 innings while striking out 6. Bush put the Woodpeckrs on the board in the 5th inning with a solo HR. In the 7th, the Woodpeckers got another run on a Luciano sac fly. Rodriguez pitched in relief and allowed 3 runs as the Shorebirds took the lead. The offense got some guys on but was unable to score again as the Woodpeckers fell 4-2.

Note: Nezuh has 71 K in 60.2 innings this season.

  • Chase Jaworsky, SS: 0-for-2, R, 2 BB, SB
  • Alejandro Nunez, 2B: 1-for-3, BB, SB
  • Will Bush, DH: 2-for-4, R, HR, RBI
  • Waner Luciano, 3B: 0-for-3, RBI
  • Jackson Nezhu, RHP: 6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K
  • Raimy Rodriguez, RHP: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 5 BB, 4 K
  • Hudson Leach, RHP: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K

Today’s minor league starters:

SL: A.J. Blubaugh – 7:35 CT

CC: Miguel Ullola – 7:05 CT

AV: Trey Dombroski – 5:35 CT

FV: Alonzo Tredwell – 3:05 CT

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