Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here.
AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (6-5) lost 3-1 (BOX SCORE)
Gordon started for Sugar Land and pitched really well striking out 5 over 5.1 innings allowing just one unearned run. The pen allowed a couple of runs as Tacoma extended their lead. In the 9th, the offense picked up one run on an Unroe RBI single but that would be it as Sugar Land fell 3-1.
Note: Gordon has a 1.76 ERA this season.
- Shay Whitcomb, SS: 2-for-4, 2 SB
- CJ Alexander, LF: 1-for-3, R, BB
- Collin Price, 1B: 1-for-2, 2B, 2 BB
- Kellen Strahm, RF: 1-for-3, BB
- Riley Unroe, 3B: 1-for-4, RBI
- Colton Gordon, LHP: 5.1 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
- Jose Fleury, RHP: 0.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
- Michael Knorr, RHP: 0.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 0 K
- Alimber Santa, RHP: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
- Hudson Leach, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (2-3) won 9-6 (BOX SCORE)
The Hooks got on the board in the 2nd inning scoring 4 runs on a Bush solo home run, a run on an error and a Spence 2 run single. Mayer got the start but ran into trouble in the 2nd inning allowing 3 runs as he was pulled after just 1.2 innings. He was relieved by Swanson who allowed 1 run over 3.1 innings. The offense picked up another run in the 6th on a Ferreras RBI single, though the Mission tied it in the 8th. The teams exchanged runs in the 10th but in the 11th, the Hooks picked up 3 runs on a Bush bases loaded walk and RBI singles by Austin and Nelson. David closed it out with a scoreless 11th as the Hooks won 9-6.
Note: Bush has a 1.200 OPS this season.
- Joseph Sullivan, RF: 0-for-2, R, 4 BB
- Pascanel Ferreras, 2B: 2-for-4, R, 2 RBI, BB
- Lucas Spence, CF: 2-for-4, R, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 BB
- Walker Janek, C: 0-for-6
- Will Bush, 1B: 2-for-5, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI, BB
- Trevor Austin, 3B: 1-for-5, RBI, BB
- James Nelson, LF: 1-for-5, R, RBI, BB, SB
- Tommy Sacco, SS: 0-for-4, 2 R, 2 BB, 3 SB
- Bryce Mayer, RHP: 1.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
- Nic Swanson, RHP: 3.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
- Trey Dombroski, LHP: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
- Derek True, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
- Alejandro Torres, RHP: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
- Ramsey David, RHP: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K (WIN)
A+: Asheville Tourists (2-3) won 8-7 (BOX SCORE)
Asheville got on the board first scoring 4 runs in the 3rd inning on a Call solo HR, a run scoring on an error and a Schiavone 2 run HR. Taylor got the start and pitched well striking out 7 over 4 innings allowing just 1 run. The Grasshoppers took the lad in the 5th but the Asheville offense responded with 2 runs in the 6th on a Hernandez groundout and Powell RBI double. After the Grasshoppers tied it again, Thomas connected on a 2 run HR in the 8th to give Asheville the lead. The pen allowed a run in the 9th but held on for the 8-7 win.
Note: Cruz is hitting .364 this season.
- Caden Powell, RF: 1-for-5, R, 2B, RBI
- Ethan Frey, LF: 0-for-5
- Jason Schiavone, 1B: 2-for-4, R, HR, 2 RBI, BB
- Max Holy, SS: 0-for-3, R, BB
- Narbe Cruz, 2B: 3-for-4, 2 R
- Justin Thomas, CF: 2-for-3, R, HR, 2 RBI, BB
- Chase Call, DH: 1-for-4, R, HR, RBI
- Alberto Hernandez, 3B: 1-for-3, R, 2B, RBI, BB
- Andrew Taylor, RHP: 4.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K
- Nate Wohlgemuth, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
- Yeriel Santos, RHP: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K (WIN)
- Eurys Martich, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 4 BB, 1 K (SAVE)
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (1-4) lost 6-5 (BOX SCORE)
Potter started for the Woodpeckers and allowed 2 runs over 3 innings with 4 strikeouts as he made his professional debut. The Woodpeckers got on the board in the 4th inning on a Monistere RBI double. Oakes relieved Potter and was pitching well but allowed 2 runs in the 6th, as he also went 3 innings allowing 2 runs. The offense rallied for 4 runs in the 7th to take the lead on an Ochoa 2 run single and 2 runs scoring on errors. Varela allowed 2 runs in the top of the 8th as the RiverDogs retook the lead. The offense was unable to respond as the Woodpeckers fell 6-5.
Note: Huezo has two triples in four games.
- Kevin Alvarez, RF: 0-for-5
- Xavier Neyens, 3B: 0-for-3, R, BB, SB
- Nick Monistere, 2B: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI, SB
- Anthony Huezo, DH: 1-for-4, 3B
- Josh Wakefield, CF: 0-for-3, R, BB, 2 SB
- Arturo Flores, C: 0-for-2, R, BB, SB
- Nehomar Ochoa, 1B: 1-for-3, R, 2 RBI, BB
- Nick Potter, RHP: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
- Kellan Oakes, RHP: 3.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
- Leomar Rosario, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
- Jose Varela, RHP: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
Today’s minor league starters:
SL: Spencer Arrighetti – 7:05 CT
CC: James Hicks – 7:05 CT
AV: Cole Hertzler – 5:30 CT
FV: TBD – 5:35 CT
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