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 (67-38) won 11-6 (BOX SCORE)
Sugar Land got on the board in the 3rd inning on a Dezenzo 2 run double. In the 5th, the offense put up 5 runs on a Whitcomb solo HR, Melton RBI single and Hummel 3 run HR. Blubaugh got the start and went 4.2 innings allowing 3 runs while striking out 5.
Note: Dezenzo is hitting .415 in Triple-A.
- Shay Whitcomb, 1B: 1-for-5, R, HR, RBI
- Quincy Hamilton, RF: 2-for-3, 2 R, 2 BB
- Zach Dezenzo, 3B: 2-for-5, R, 2B, 2 RBI
- Jacob Melton, CF: 1-for-4, R, RBI, BB, SB
- Cooper Hummel, LF: 2-for-4, R, HR, 3 RBI, BB
- Cesar Salazar, C: 1-for-4, BB
- Jacob Amaya, SS: 1-for-3, BBB
- A.J. Blubaugh, RHP: 4.2 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 5 K
- Logan VanWey, RHP: 1.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K (WIN)
- Ray Gaither, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
- Seth Martinez, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 1 K
- Wander Suero, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K (SAVE)
AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (35-65) won 9-5 (BOX SCORE)
Mancini got the start for the Hooks and struck out 7 over 4.1 scoreless innings. The Hooks got on the board in the 3rd inning on a Matthews 2 run HR. The Hooks picked up 3 more runs in the 6th on an Espinosa 3 run HR. The offense got a few more in the 7th on a Barber 2 run single, Espinosa walk and a wild pitch. Fleury went the final 4 innings allowing 5 runs, 3 earned as the Hooks won 9-5.
Note: Mancini has a 1.50 ERA in Double-A this season.
- Brice Matthews, 3B: 1-for-4, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI, BB, 2 SB
- Kenedy Corona, DH: 1-for-3, R, BB, 2 SB
- Tommy Sacco, SS: 2-for-4, 2B
- Miguel Palma, C: 1-for-2, 2 R, 2 BB
- Colin Barber, RF: 1-for-4, R, 2 RBI
- Jeremy Arocho, LF: 0-for-2, R, 2 BB
- Rolando Espinosa, CF: 2-for-3, 2 R, HR, 4 RBI, BB, SB
- Joey Mancini, RHP: 4.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K
- Walker Brockhouse, RHP: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
- Jose Fleury, RHP: 4.0 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 9 K (WIN)
A+: Asheville Tourists (42-56) lost 1-0 (BOX SCORE)
Batista started for Asheville and pitched really well striking out 7 over 5 scoreless innings. He was relieved by Nezuh who struck out 6 over 4 innings allowing 1 run. Unfortunately the offense struggled in the game and were shutout in the 1-0 loss.
Note: Nezuh has 126 K in 95 innings this season.
- Luis Baez, LF: 1-for-4, 2B
- Austin Deming, 3B: 1-for-4, 2B
- Narbe Cruz, 2B: 1-for-3, BB, 2 SB
- Edinson Batista, RHP: 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K
- Jackson Nezuh, RHP: 4.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (45-55) SUSPENDED
Today’s minor league starters:
SL: Ryan Gusto – 6:35 CT
CC: Luis Rodriguez – 5:05 CT
AV: Nic Swanson – 12:05 CT
FV: TBD – 1:00 CT
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