Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below.
AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (20-26) lost 11-6 (BOX SCORE)
Sugar Land got on the board in the first on an Alexander RBI single and Perez RBI double. Ullola got the start but struggled allowing 5 runs over 4.1 innings while striking out 8. The offense got one back in the third on an Alexander RBI double and 3 runs in the 4th on Price 3 run double. The pen struggled a bit allowing another five runs and the offense was quiet the rest of the way as Sugar Land fell 11-6.
Note: Alexander has a .884 OPS this season.
- Collin Price, 1B: 1-for-5, 2B, 3 RBI
- CJ Alexander, LF: 2-for-4, R, 2B, 2 RBI
- Carlos Perez, C: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI
- Jack Winkler, 3B: 2-for-4, R, 2B
- Jax Biggers, SS: 1-for-3, R, BB
- Miguel Ullola, RHP: 4.1 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 5 BB, 8 K
- Brandon Bielak, RHP: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
- Tom Cosgrove, LHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 0 K
- Sam Carlson, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (18-22) won 5-2 (BOX SCORE)
The Hooks got on the board in the 2nd inning scoring 3 runs on a Williams 3 run double. They got another run in the 3rd on a Bush RBI single. Nezuh got the start and allowed 2 runs over 4.2 innings. Hader pitched in another rehab appearance and tossed a scoreless inning with a strikeout. In the 8th, Schiavone connected on a solo home run. The pen was solid as they closed out the 5-2 win.
Note: Schiavone has 18 HR this season.
- Taylor Trammell, LF: 1-for-4, 2B, SB
- Lucas Spence, CF: 0-for-2, R, BB, SB
- Jason Schiavone, 1B: 1-for-4, R, HR, RBI
- Will Bush, C: 1-for-4, RBI
- Trevor Austin, 3B: 1-for-3, R, BB
- Max Holy, SS: 0-for-3, R, BB
- Jeron Williams, RF: 1-for-3, 2B, 3 RBI
- Jackson Nezuh, RHP: 4.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
- Alejandro Torres, RHP: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
- Josh Hader, LHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
- Julio Rodriguez, RHP: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K
- Hudson Leach, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
A+: Asheville Tourists (9-31) lost 8-5 (BOX SCORE)
Ashville got on the board in the 2nd inning scoring 3 runs on a Daudet sac fly and a Lytle 2 run double. Frey added an RBI double in the third inning. Rodriguez got the start and went 5.2 innings allowing 4 runs, with all 4 coming in the 3rd inning. Asheville took the lead in the 6th scoring a run on a wild pitch but the Hot Rods got it right back in the bottom of the inning. The Hot Rods would score 3 in the 8th to take the lead and the Asheville offense was unable to respond as they fell 8-5.
Note: Brutcher is hitting .261 this season.
- Ethan Frey, LF: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI
- Drew Brutcher, 1B: 1-for-4, R
- Alejandro Nunez, 2B: 1-for-3, R, BB, SB
- John Garcia, C: 1-for-3, R, BB
- Mason Lytle, RF: 1-for-3, 2B, 2 RBI, BB
- Luis Rodriguez, RHP: 5.2 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 5 BB, 4 K
- Anthony Cruz, RHP: 2.1 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (18-22) lost 3-1 (BOX SCORE)
Verdugo got the start for the Woodpeckers and went 4 innings allowing 2 runs, 1 earned. The Woodpeckers got on the board in the 3rd inning on an Alvarez sac fly. After Varela allowed a run in the 5th, Beck came on in relief and was dominant striking out 7 over 4 scoreless innings. The offense was unable to rally as the Woodpeckers fell 3-1.
Note: Beck has 33 K in 24.2 innings this season.
- Xavier Neyens, 3B: 2-for-4
- Kevin Alvarez, CF: 0-for-3, RBI
- Josh Wakefield, DH: 1-for-4
- Arturo Flores, C: 1-for-4
- Carlos Cauro, 1B: 2-for-4
- Ryan Verdugo, RHP: 4.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 5 BB, 4 K
- Jose Varela, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
- Jagger Beck, RHP: 4.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K
Today’s minor league starters:
SL: Colton Gordon – 8:45 CT
CC: Bryce Mayer – 6:35 CT
AV: TBD – 6:35 CT
FV: TBD – 5:35 CT
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