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Astros Minor League Recap: July 23rd

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Shay Whitcomb | Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Another day of Astros minor league action is in the books. See the results below!

AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (62-34) won 7-3 (BOX SCORE)

Blubaugh started for Sugar Land but lasted just 2 innings allowing 3 runs. In the bottom of the 2nd, the Space Cowboys got on the board on a Berryhill RBI single. Sugar Land took the lead in the 5th scoring 5 runs on a Hamilton solo HR and Whitcomb grand slam. Wagner added an RBI single in the 7th. The pen was great tossing 7 scoreless innings as they closed out the 7-3 win.

Note: Whitcomb has 77 RBI this season.


AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (31-59) lost 5-1 (BOX SCORE)

Mancini got the start for the Hooks and pitched well allowing 4 runs, though just 1 earned, over 6 innings while striking out 4. The offense got on the board in the 6th on a Cole RBI triple. Santa allowed 1 run over 2 innings but the offense was unable to score again as gthe Hooks fell 5-1.

Note: Mancini has a 1.87 ERA in Double-A.


A+: Asheville Tourists (37-51) lost 9-5 (BOX SCORE)

Asheville got on the board in first inning on a leadoff HR from Cruz. They got another run in the 4th on a Fisher solo HR. Nezuh got the start making his High-A debut and allowed 2 runs over 4.2 innings with 6 strikeouts. In the 5th inning, Asheville got 2 more solo HRs from Johnson and Baez to extend the lead. Batista allowed 3 runs in relief as the Grass Hoppers took the lead In the 9th, Johnson tied the game on a solo HR. In the bottom of the 11th, the Grass Hoppers walked it off with a walk-off grand slam.

Note: Johnson has 14 HR this season.


A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (42-49) lost 2-1 (BOX SCORE)

Brito made his Single-A debut and struck out 7 over 3.1 innings allowing 1 run. He was relieved by Leach who went 2.2 scoreless innings. In the 8th, the Woodpeckers tied things up on a Hernandez RBI single. The game went to extras and despite Sanchez pitching really well, he allowed a run in the 10th as the Woodpeckers fell 2-1.

Note: Brito has 51 K in 29.2 innings this season.


Today’s minor league starters:

SL: Ryan Gusto – 7:05 CT

CC: Luis Rodriguez – 7:05 CT

AV: Nic Swanson – 5:30 CT

FV: TBD – 5:30 CT

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