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 (87-50) won 7-2 (BOX SCORE)
The offense got on the board in the first inning on a Dezenzo 2 run HR. They score 2 more runs in the 3rd on bases loaded walks to Leon and Sacco. Gusto got the start for Sugar Land and was solid allowing 1 run over 5 innings. Sugar Land added another run in the 8th on a Hummel RBI double. In the 9th, Cabbage added some insurance with a 2 run HR. The bullpen was solid as they closed out the 7-2 win.
Note: Dezenzo has a 1.270 OPS in Triple-A.
- Cooper Hummel, LF: 3-for-3, 2 R, 2 2B, RBI, 2 BB
- Zach Dezenzo, 3B: 3-for-4, 3 R, 2B, HR, 2 RBI, BB
- Trey Cabbage, 1B: 3-for-4, R, HR, 2 RBI, BB, SB
- Pedro Leon, RF: 2-for-4, RBI, BB, SB
- Tommy Sacco, SS: 1-for-4, R, 2B, RBI, BB
- Ryan Gusto, RHP: 5.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K (WIN)
- Ray Gaither, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
- Rafael Montero, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
- Luis Contreras, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
- Seth Martinez, RHP: 1.0 IP, H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (50-80) lost 6-5 (BOX SCORE)
The Hooks got on the board in the first inning scoring 2 runs on an Encarnacion RBI single and Deming sac fly. They got another run in the 2nd inning on a Cerny solo HR. Hicks got the start and was solid striking out 6 over 4 scoreless innings. The offense added another run in the 7th on a Matthews RBI single. Encarnacion added a solo HR in the 8th inning. Robaina allowed 5 runs in relief as the Hooks fell 6-5.
Note: Matthews has a .873 OPS in Double-A.
- Jeremy Arocho, LF: 2-for-5, SB
- Brice Matthews, 3B: 2-for-2, R, 2B, RBI, BB, 2 SB
- Collin Price, C: 1-for-4, R
- Luis Encarnacion, 1B: 3-for-4, R, HR, 2 RBI
- Austin Deming, 2B: 0-for-3, RBI
- Zach Cole, DH: 1-for-4, 2B
- Logan Cerny, RF: 1-for-4, R, HR, RBI
- Rolando Espinosa, CF: 1-for-4, R, SB
- James Hicks, RHP: 4.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
- Julio Robaina, LHP: 3.1 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
- Layne Henderson, RHP: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
A+: Asheville Tourists (51-79) lost 8-1 (BOX SCORE)
Langford got the start and allowed 4 runs, 3 earned, over 3.2 innings with 5 strikeouts. Carrillo put Asheville on the board in the 4th with a solo HR. Nezuh pitched in relief allowing 3 runs over 4 innings with 5 strikeouts. The offense was quiet the rest of the way as Asheville fell 8-1.
Note: Nezuh has 151 K in 120.1 innings this season.
- Oliver Carrillo, RF: 1-for-4, R, HR, RBI
- Anthony Sherwin, SS: 1-for-4, 2B
- Korey Morton, LF: 1-for-3
- Colby Langford, LHP: 3.2 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
- Wilmy Sanchez, RHP: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
- Jackson Nezuh, RHP: 4.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 5 K
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (55-75) lost 8-0 (BOX SCORE)
Marte got the start and allowed 4 runs over 3.1 innings. Palmer allowed a couple runs in relief and Hertzler allowed 1 run over 3 innings with 4 strikeouts. The offense struggled though collecting just 2 hits as they were shutout 8-0.
Note: Herztler has a 1.80 ERA this season.
- Jancel Villarroel, C: 1-for-3, 2B, BB
- Julio Marte, RHP: 3.1 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
- Twine Palmer, RHP: 1.2 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
- Cole Hertzler, RHP: 3.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
- Danny Trehey, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
Today’s minor league starters:
SL: OFF
CC: OFF
AV: OFF
FV: OFF
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