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Astros Minor League Recap: September 4th

Houston Astros' Colton Gordon
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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.


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.


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.


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.


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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