Another day of Astros minor league baseball in the books! See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here.
AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (29-20) lost 6-1 (BOX SCORE)
Blubaugh started for Sugar Land but struggled allowing 4 runs, 2 earned, over 4 innings of work. He was relieved by Gaither who allowed 2 runs. The offense got on the board on a Castro solo HR in 8th but that was it from the offense as Sugar Land lost 6-1.
Note: Hernandez has a 1.33 ERA this season.
- Jacob Melton, CF: 1-for-3, BB
- Luis Castro, 1B: 1-for-4, R, HR, RBI
- Kenedy Corona, LF: 1-for-4, 3B
- AJ Blubaugh, RHP: 4.0 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
- Ray Gaither, RHP: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
- Nick Robertson, RHP: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
- Jayden Murray, RHP: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
- Nick Hernandez, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (15-28) won 3-2 (BOX SCORE)
Dombroski started for the Hooks and pitched really well striking out 6 over 5.2 scoreless innings. The offense got a run in the 2nd inning on a Jordan RBI single and another run in the 3rd on a Lavastida RBI single. The Sod Poodles tied things up in the 7th but in the bottom of the inning, Encarnacion broke the tie with a solo HR. Rodning and Sanchez closed it out with scoreless outings as the Hooks won 3-2.
Note: Dombroski has a 3.27 ERA this season.
- Bryce Willits, LF: 0-for-3, R, BB, SB
- Bryan Lavastida, C: 3-for-4, R, RBI, SB
- Rowdey Jordan, RF: 1-for-4, RBI
- Austin Deming, 3B: 1-for-3, SB
- Luis Encarnacion, 1B: 1-for-3, R, HR, RBI
- Trey Dombroski, LHP: 5.2 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
- Michael Knorr, RHP: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K (WIN)
- Brody Rodning, LHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
- Wilmy Sanchez, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K (SAVE)
A+: Asheville Tourists (19-25) lost 2-1 (BOX SCORE)
Brito started for Asheville and pitched well allowing 1 run over 6 innings while striking out 5. The offense got on the board in the first inning on a Vogel sac fly. Bello relieved Brito and allowed 1 run over 3 innings. The Asheville offense was unable to score again as they fell 2-1.
Note: Spence is hitting .339 in High-A.
- Joseph Sullivan, CF: 1-for-4, R
- Walker Janek, DH: 1-for-3, BB, SB
- Drew Vogel, 3B: 0-for-3, RBI
- Chase Jaworsky, 2B: 1-for-3, BB, SB
- Lucas Spence, RF: 2-for-4
- Anderson Brito, RHP: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K
- Juan Bello, RHP: 3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (23-21) won 6-2 (BOX SCORE)
Rodriguez started for the Woodpeckers and went 4.2 innings allowing 2 runs. The Woodpeckers’ offense got on the board in the 3rd on a Hernandez RBI double. They tied it up in the 7th on a Brutcher RBI double. In the 8th, the offense rallied for 4 runs on a Valencia RBI single, Holy 2 run single and another run scoring on an error. Cruz closed it out tossing 4.1 no-hit innings as the Woodpeckers won 6-2.
Note: Brutcher is hitting .422 over his last 24 games.
- Drew Brutcher, CF: 3-for-5, R, 2B, RBI
- Alberto Hernandez, SS: 1-for-5, 2B, RBI
- Caden Powell, 3B: 1-for-4, R
- Nehomar Ochoa, RF: 3-for-4, R
- Esmil Valencia, CF: 2-for-4, R, RBI
- Max Holy, 2B: 2-for-4, R, 2 RBI, 2 SB
- Jason Schiavone, C: 1-for-3, R, 2B, BB, SB
- Raimy Rodriguez, RHP: 4.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 4 K
- Anthony Cruz, RHP: 4.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K (WIN)
Today’s minor league starters:
SL: Brandon Walter – 6:05 CT
CC: Manuel Urias – 6:35 CT
AV: Bryce Mayer – 12:05 CT
FV: TBD – 4:05 CT
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