Astros Minor League Recap: July 30th

AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (46-53) won 16-4 (BOX SCORE)

The Hooks got on the board in the first inning on an error. In the third inning, Janek connected on a solo home run. Gillis got the start and went 4 innings allowing 1 run with 4 strikeouts. The Hooks extended the lead in the 5th inning on a Schiavone RBI double and Encarnacion walk. They blew things open in the 6th scoring 7 runs on a Schiavone RBI single, Encarnacion 2 run single and Call grand slam. They continued to score runs in the 7th on a Janek 2 run home run and a run on an error. Janek capped off an incredible night with a 2 run double in the 8th. The pen allowed a couple of runs but the offense did more than enough as the Hooks won 16-4.

Note: Gillis has a 3.59 ERA this season.

• Walker Janek, DH: 4-for-5, 4 R, 2B, 2 HR, 5 RBI, BB, SB
• Jason Schiavone, C: 3-for-5, 2 R, 2 2B, 2 RBI, BB
• Trevor Austin, 1B: 1-for-4, R, 2 BB
• Yamal Encarnacion, 2B: 1-for-5, R, 3 RBI, BB
• Tyler Whitaker, RF: 1-for-5, R
• Chase Call, LF: 2-for-5, R, HR, 4 RBI
• Max Holy, SS: 1-for-5, R
• Kenni Gomez, CF: 3-for-4, 4 R, 2B, BB, SB
• Alberto Hernandez, 3B: 1-for-5, R

• Brett Gillis, RHP: 4.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
• Railin Perez, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K (WIN)
• Nic Swanson, RHP: 2.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
• Hudson Leach, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
• Alejandro Torres, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 K

A+: Asheville Tourists (33-65)

Game One – lost 16-12 (BOX SCORE)

Asheville got on the board on a Moss walk in the first. In the second inning they scored 4 runs on a Frey 2 run single, Huezo RBI double and Moss RBI double. They got 2 more in the third inning on a Nunez solo home run and Neyens solo home run. Cruz got the start and allowed 5 runs before being relieved by Carr who allowed another 6 runs. Wells pitched in relief and allowed 5 runs. The offense got a few runs back including a 2 run double from Huezo in the 7th but the comeback fell short as Asheville fell 16-12.

Note: Neyens has a .829 OPS in High-A.

• Caden Powell, LF: 1-for-3, 3 R, 2 BB, 2 SB
• Xavier Neyens, 3B: 1-for-2, 2 R, HR, RBI, 2 BB
• Ethan Frey, CF: 2-for-3, 2 R, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 BB, SB
• Anthony Huezo, RF: 3-for-5, 2 R, 2 2B, 4 RBI
• Jack Moss, 1B: 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI, BB
• Kyle Walker, SS: 1-for-4, BB
• Freuddy Batista, C: 1-for-5, R, HR, RBI
• Alejandro Nunez, 2B: 1-for-3, 2 R, HR, RBI, BB, SB

• Anthony Cruz, RHP: 3.1 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 5 K
• Jordan Carr, LHP: 1.2 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
• Jackson Wells, RHP: 2.0 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

Game Two – lost 6-1 (BOX SCORE)

Oakes got the start for Asheville but struggled allowing 6 runs, 3 earned, over 3 innings of work. The offense got on the board in the third inning on a Huezo RBI groundout. The bullpen tossed 4 scoreless innings but the offense was quiet the rest of the way as Asheville fell 6-1.

Note: Huezo has a .884 OPS in High-A.

• Justin Thomas, LF: 0-for-2, R, 2 BB
• Anthony Huezo, RF: 0-for-3, RBI
• Jack Moss, 1B: 1-for-3

• Kellan Oakes, RHP: 3.0 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
• Raimy Rodriguez, RHP: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
• Garrett Apker, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
• Max Martin, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K