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 (50-27) lost 14-2 (BOX SCORE)
Greene got the start but struggled allowing 6 runs over 2.1 innings. He was relieved by Tamarez who allowed 5 runs over 1.2 innings. Hensley put the Space Cowboys on the board with a solo HR in the 6th. The pen had some struggles and the offense was quiet the rest of the way as Sugar Land fell 14-2.
Note: Whitcomb has a .972 OPS this season.
- Shay Whitcomb, LF: 2-for-4, 2B, BB, SB
- Will Wagner, DH: 2-for-3, RBI, BB
- David Hensley, RF: 3-for-3, R, HR, RBI, BB, SB
- Dixon Machado, 3B: 1-for-3, BB
- Luke Berryhill, C: 0-for-3, R, BB
- Conner Greene, RHP: 2.1 IP, 3 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
- Misael Tamarez, RHP: 1.2 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
- Ray Gaither, RHP: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
- Parker Mushinski, LHP: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
- Forrest Whitley, RHP: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
- Drew Strotman, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
- Nick Hernandez, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 1 K
AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (27-44) won 5-3 (BOX SCORE)
The Hooks got the scoring started in the second inning scoring 2 runs on a Price RBI single and a run on an error. In the 4th, they added 2 more runs on a Brewer solo HR and Corona RBI double. Ullola got the start and pitched well striking out 7 over 5.2 innings allowing 2 runs. The offense got another in the 9th on an Arocho bases loaded walk and the pen was able to close it as the Hooks won 5-3.
Note: Ullola has 98 K in 71.1 innings this season.
- Jordan Brewer, 1B: 1-for-4, R, HR, RBI
- Pascanel Ferreras, 2B: 2-for-3, 2 R, 2B, BB
- Collin Price, C: 1-for-4, R, RBI
- Kenedy Corona, RF: 2-for-4, R, 2B, RBI, 2 SB
- Miguel Ullola, RHP: 5.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K (WIN)
- Kasey Ford, RHP: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
- Alejandro Torres, RHP: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K (SAVE)
A+: Asheville Tourists (31-37) POSTPONED
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (32-39) won 4-3 (BOX SCORE)
The Woodpeckers jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning on a Gomez RBI double, a run on a balk and a Casserilla RBI single. They got another run in the 5th on an Ochoa RBI single. Nezuh got the start and was great allowing 1 run over 6 innings while striking out 8 batters. Leach allowed a couple runs in relief but Chirinos was able to hold on for the save.
Note: Nezuh has 79 K in 66.2 innings this season.
- Yamal Encarnacion, 2B: 3-for-5, R, SB
- Jancel Villarroel, DH: 2-for-5, R, 2 SB
- Kenni Gomez, CF: 2-for-4, 2 R, 2B, RBI, BB, SB
- Nehomar Ochoa, RF: 1-for-3, RBI, 2 BB, 3 SB
- Xavier Casserilla, 1B: 2-for-4, RBI
- Alberto Hernandez, SS: 2-for-4
- Jackson Nezuh, RHP: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K (WIN)
- Hudson Leach, RHP: 2.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
- Amilcar Chirinos, RHP: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K (SAVE)
Today’s minor league starters:
SL: A.J. Blubaugh – 7:05 CT
CC: Luis Rodriguez – 7:05 CT
AV: Trey Dombroski – 5:35 CT
FV: Alonzo Tredwell – 6:05 CT
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