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 (30-38) won 5-1 (BOX SCORE)
McPherson started for Sugar Land and pitched well striking out 5 over 5 innings allowing just 1 run. The offense got on the board in the 5th on a Brooks RBI double. In the 6th, the offense blew it open scoring 4 runs on a Ferreras 2 run double, Salazar sac fly and run scoring on a fielder’s choice. The bullpen was solid tossing 4 scoreless innings as they closed out the 5-1 win.
Note: Ferreras is hitting .457 in Triple-A.
- Trenton Brooks, DH: 1-for-3, 2B, RBI, BB
- CJ Alexander, 1B: 1-for-4, R
- Zach Dezenzo, RF: 2-for-3, R, BB
- Pascanel Ferreras, 2B: 3-for-4, R, 2B, 2 RBI
- Cesar Salazar, C: 0-for-1, R, RBI, 2 BB
- Tommy Sacco, 3B: 1-for-4, RBI
- Brandon McPherson, RHP: 5.0 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K
- Sam Carlson, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K (WIN)
- J.P. France, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
- Tom Cosgrove, LHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
- Miguel Ullola, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (28-34) won 12-3 (BOX SCORE)
The Hooks got on the board in the first inning on a Brutcher RBI double. They scored 3 more runs in the 2nd inning on a Whitaker solo home run, Spence RBI triple and a run on an error. Gillis got the start and was solid allowing 2 unearned runs over 4.2 innings while striking out 5. The offense picked up 2 runs in the 6th on a Williams RBI double and Austin RBI single. The Hooks blew it open in the 7th scoring 5 runs on a Brutcher solo home run, Sullivan RBI single and Spence 3 run double. The Hooks picked up another run in the 9th on a wild pitch.
Note: Brutcher is hitting .327 in Double-A.
- Lucas Spence, CF: 3-for-6, R, 2 2B, 3B, 4 RBI
- Trevor Austin, 2B: 1-for-6, RBI
- Jason Schiavone, DH: 0-for-3, R, 2 BB, SB
- Drew Brutcher, 1B: 3-for-4, R, 2B, 3B, HR, 2 RBI, BB
- Yamal Encarnacion, 2B: 1-for-5, R
- Tyler Whitaker, RF: 2-for-4, 4 R, HR, RBI, BB, SB
- Jeron Williams, LF: 3-for-3, R, 2 2B, RBI
- Joseph Sullivan, LF: 1-for-2, 2 R, RBI
- Jax Biggers, SS: 0-for-3, R, BB
- Brett Gillis, RHP: 4.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K
- Jose Guedez, RHP: 2.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K (WIN)
- Jack Dashwood, LHP: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
- Julio Rodriguez, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
A+: Asheville Tourists (16-45) lost 6-2 (BOX SCORE)
DeVos got the start for Asheville and went 5.1 innings allowing 4 runs, with all 4 runs coming on a grand slam in the 2nd inning. Asheville got on the board in the 4th inning on a Nunez solo home run. They got another run in the 8th on a Call RBI single, but the Spartanburgers responded with 2 runs in the bottom of the inning to extend their lead. The offense was shutout in the 9th as Asheville fell 6-2.
Note: Nunez is hitting .372 in June.
- Caden Powell, CF: 0-for-3, R, 2 BB
- Chase Call, LF: 1-for-4, RBI
- Alejandro Nunez, 3B: 2-for-4, R, HR, RBI
- Jack Moss, 1B: 1-for-3, BB
- Nolan DeVos, RHP: 5.1 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 4 K
- Jordan Carr, LHP: 2.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (29-32) won 4-3 (BOX SCORE)
The Woodpeckers got on the board in the 2nd inning on a Diaz steal of home. Perez got the start and tossed 4 scoreless innings with 2 strikeouts, throwing just 38 pitches. They got another run in the 5th on a Vasquez RBI double. Weber relieved Perez and went 3 innings allowing 3 runs, 2 earned. The Woodpeckers took the lead in the 8th on a Huezo solo home run and a run on a groundout.
Note: Huezo is hitting .381 with 4 home runs over his last 11 games.
- Anthony Huezo, LF: 1-for-5, R, HR, RBI
- Xavier Neyens, SS: 0-for-2, R, 2 BB
- Kevin Alvarez, CF: 1-for-4
- Camilo Diaz, 2B: 1-for-3, R, BB, SB
- Carlos Cauro, 1B: 2-for-4, R, 2B, SB
- Yosweld Vasquez, C: 1-for-3, 2B, RBI, BB, SB
- Javier Perez, RHP: 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
- Charlie Weber, RHP: 3.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K (WIN)
- Jesus Carrera, RHP: 2.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K (SAVE)
Today’s minor league starters:
SL: TBD – 6:35 CT
CC: Trey Dombroski – 1:00 CT
AV: Dylan Howard – 3:35 CT
FV: TBD – 3:05 CT
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