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 (47-48) lost 4-3 (BOX SCORE)
Pecko started for Sugar Land and went 4 innings allowing 2 runs while striking out 4. After Sugar Land fell behind 3-0, the offense rallied in the 7th scoring 3 runs on a Diaz solo home run, Biggio RBI triple and a Loperfido RBI single. The game was tied going into the 9th but El Paso walked it off as Sugar Land fell 4-3.
Note: Biggio has a .901 OPS this season.
- Cavan Biggio, 1B: 2-for-4, R, 3B, RBI, BB, SB
- Jake Meyers, CF: 1-for-4, BB
- Joey Loperfido, RF: 1-for-4, RBI
- Shay Whitcomb, SS: 1-for-4, SB
- Edwin Diaz, 3B: 1-for-4, R, HR, RBI
- Tommy Sacco, C: 1-for-4, R, 2B
- Ethan Pecko, RHP: 4.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
- J.P. France, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
- Sam Carlson, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
- Christian Roa, RHP: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
- Miguel Ullola, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
- Roddery Munoz, RHP: 0.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (42-48) won 4-3 (BOX SCORE)
The Hooks got on the board in the first inning on an Austin groundout. They picked up another run in the 3rd on a double steal. In the 4th, Encarnacion connected on a 2 run single to extend the lead. Hicks got the start and was solid allowing 2 runs over 6 innings while striking out 7. The pen allowed a run late but was able to hold on as the Hooks won 4-3.
Note: Hicks has 73 K over 80.1 innings this season.
- Yamal Encarnacion, 2B: 5-for-5, 2 R, 3B, RBI
- Trevor Austin, 3B: 0-for-3, RBI, 2 BB
- Jason Schiavone, C: 1-for-3, BB
- Joseph Sullivan, CF: 1-for-3, SB
- Tyler Whitaker, LF: 1-for-3, R, BB, 2 SB
- Max Holy, SS: 1-for-4, R, SB
- James Hicks, RHP: 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K (WIN)
- Railin Perez, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
- Hudson Leach, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
- Jose Guedez, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K (SAVE)
A+: Asheville Tourists (32-57) won 6-3 (BOX SCORE)
Asheville got on the board in the 3rd inning on a Neyens RBI double. They got another run in the 4th inning on a wild pitch. Howard got the start and was solid tossing 4.2 scoreless innings with 3 strikeouts. The offense added 4 runs in the 7th inning on a Batista RBI single, a run on a wild pitch, a Frey RBI single and a Powell RBI double. Apker allowed a few runs in relief but the rest of the pen was solid as they closed out the 6-3 win.
Note: Huezo has 32 stolen bases this season.
- Justin Thomas, DH: 2-for-4, 2 R, SB
- Xavier Neyens, 3B: 1-for-3, 2B, RBI, 2 BB
- Ethan Frey, DH: 1-for-4, R, RBI, SB
- Caden Powell, LF: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI
- Anthony Huezo, CF: 1-for-4, 2 SB
- Zach Daudet, SS: 0-for-1, R, 3 BB, SB
- Freuddy Batista, C: 1-for-4, R, HR, RBI, SB
- Dylan Howard, RHP: 4.2 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
- Michael Cuevas, RHP: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 0 K (WIN)
- Garrett Apker, RHP: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
- Bryce Collins, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
- Jackson Wells, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K (SAVE)
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (44-44) lost 7-5 (BOX SCORE)
Smith started for the Woodpeckers but struggled allowing 4 runs over just one inning of work. Rosario allowed 2 runs and then Carrera pitched in relief but was solid allowing 1 run over 5 innings. The Woodpeckers rallied in the 9th scoring on a Vasquez RBI double, Wakefield RBI single, Ramirez RBI double and Alvarez 2 run double. Unfortunately the comeback fell short as the Woodpeckers fell 7-5.
Note: Alvarez has 21 doubles this season.
- Josh Wakefield, CF: 1-for-4, R, RBI, BB
- German Ramirez, 2B: 1-for-5, 2B, RBI
- Kevin Alvarez, DH: 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI
- Juan Sierra, LF: 1-for-4, R, 2B
- Yosweld Vasquez, 1B: 2-for-4, R, 2B, RBI
- Hector Salas, 2B: 1-for-4, R
- Aubrey Smith, RHP: 1.0 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 1 K
- Leomar Rosario, RHP: 2.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
- Jesus Carrera, RHP: 5.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
- Ryan Mathiesen, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
Today’s minor league starters:
SL: OFF
CC: OFF
AV: OFF
FV: OFF
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