Another day of Astros minor league action is in the books. See the results below!
AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (88-50) won 6-2 (BOX SCORE)
Gordon got the start and pitched really well allowing 1 run over 6 innings while striking out 6. The offense got on the board in the bottom of the 6th on a Hummel RBI single. In the 7th, the offense put up 4 runs on a Leon RBI groundout, Cabbage bases loaded walk and Hummel 2 run single. They got another run in the 8th on a Salazar solo HR. The bullpen was solid as they closed down the 6-2 win.
Note: Whitley has a 2.10 ERA in Triple-A.
- Pedro Leon, RF: 1-for-4, 2 R, RBI, SB
- Zach Dezenzo, 1B: 0-for-2, R, 2 BB
- Cooper Hummel, DH: 2-for-4, 3 RBI
- Brice Matthews, SS: 1-for-3, SB
- Cesar Salazar, C: 2-for-3, R, HR, RBI, BB
- Jesus Bastidas, 2B: 1-for-3, R
- Kenedy Corona, CF: 1-for-3, BB
- Colton Gordon, LHP: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
- Forrest Whitley, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K (WIN)
- Bryan King, LHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
- Rafael Montero, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (50-81) lost 3-0 (BOX SCORE)
Fleury started for the Hooks and went 4 innings allowing 2 runs, both coming in the first inning. He was relieved by Mancini who was great allowing 1 run over 5 innings while striking out 8. Unfortunately the offense was quiet all night as the Hooks were shutout 3-0.
Note: Matthews has a .873 OPS in Double-A.
- Jeremy Arocho, RF: 0-for-3, BB, SB
- Austin Deming, 3B: 1-for-4
- Narbe Cruz, 2B: 1-for-3
- Miguel Palma, C: 1-for-3
- Jose Fleury, RHP: 4.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 5 K
- Joey Mancini, RHP: 5.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K
A+: Asheville Tourists (51-79) SEASON OVER
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (55-75) SEASON OVER
Today’s minor league starters:
SL: Aaron Brown – 7:05 CT
CC: TBD – 6:35 CT
AV: SEASON OVER
FV: SEASON OVER
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