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 (84-49) won 8-3 (BOX SCORE)
The offense got on the board in the 5th inning on a Cabbage RBI single. They got another run in the 6th on a Hummel RBI double. Gordon got the start and was dominant striking out 7 over 6 scoreless innings. The offense got 2 more in the 7th on a Cabbage 2 run HR. They added 2 more in the 8th on a Hamilton RBI double and a run on a wild pitch. In the 9th, Leon connected on a 2 run HR. The pen allowed a couple of runs but Contreras closed the door and got the save in the 8-3 win.
Note: Melton is hitting .288 in Triple-A.
- Grae Kessinger, SS: 1-for-4, R, BB
- Trey Cabbage, 1B: 3-for-4, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI, BB
- Pedro Leon, RF: 1-for-5, R, HR, 2 RBI
- Jacob Melton, CF: 2-for-5, R, SB
- Cooper Hummel, DH: 2-for-5, R, 2B, RBI
- Quincy Hamilton, LF: 2-for-4, 2 R, 2B, RBI
- Tommy Sacco, 2B: 1-for-3, BB
- Colton Gordon, RHP: 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K (WIN)
- Glenn Otto, RHP: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
- Shawn Dubin, RHP: 0.1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 0 K
- Luis Contreras, RHP: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K (SAVE)
AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (49-77) lost 2-0 (BOX SCORE)
Mancini started for the Hooks and went 4 innings allowing 2 runs. He was relieved by Fleury who went 4 scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts. The offense struggled all night collecting just 2 hits and 1 walk as they were shutout in the 2-0 loss.
Note: Mancini has a 1.73 ERA in 67.2 Double-A innings.
- Austin Deming, 3B: 1-for-2, BB
- Jeremy Arocho, SS: 1-for-3
- Joey Mancini, RHP: 4.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
- Jose Fleury, RHP: 4.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
A+: Asheville Tourists (50-76) lost 3-0 (BOX SCORE)
Swanson got the start for Asheville and pitched well again allowing 1 run over 5 innings while striking out 7. He was relieved bye Almonte who allowed 2 runs over 3 innings. The offense was quiet though picking up just 3 hits as they were shutout in the 3-0 loss.
Note: Swanson has 115 K in 107 innings this season.
- Anthony Huezo, LF: 0-for-2, 2 BB, 2 SB
- Oliver Carrillo, DH: 1-for-4, 2B
- Alejandro Nunez, 2B: 2-for-3, 3B
- Nic Swanson, RHP: 5.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K
- Dawil Almonte, RHP: 3.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (52-73) lost 2-1 (BOX SCORE)
Brito got the start for the Woodpeckers and pitched well going 4.2 scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts. Unfortunately, he left the game with the trainer. The offense got on the board in the 3rd on a Villarroel RBI single. In the 7th, the Pelicans scored 2 runs to take a 2-1 lead. The Woodpeckers offense was quiet the rest of the way as Fayetteville fell 2-1.
Note: Brito has 82 K in 53.2 innings this season.
- Joseph Sullivan, RF: 3-for-5, R
- Trevor Austin, 3B: 1-for-4, BB
- Caden Powell, SS: 0-for-3, BB, SB
- Jancel Villarroel, C: 1-for-3, RBI, BB
- Lucas Spence, LF: 1-for-3, BB
- Anderson Brito, RHP: 4.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
- Rafael Gonzalez, RHP: 2.1 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
- Cole Hertzler, RHP: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
Today’s minor league starters:
SL: TBD – 7:05 CT
CC: Luis Rodriguez – 6:35 CT
AV: Manuel Urias – 5:35 CT
FV: Luis Rodriguez – 5:35 CT
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