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 (25-34) won 15-8 (BOX SCORE)
Gordon started for Sugar Land and went 5.2 innings allowing 5 runs. The offense got on the board in the 3rd on a Whitcomb RBI single. They scored 5 more runs in the 4th on a Winkler walk, Biggio RBI single, and Whitcomb 3 run double. In the 5th, Sacco added an RBI double. The offense added on late scoring 2 runs in the 7th on a Perez 2 run home run and then blowing it open in the 8th scoring 6 runs on a Price 2 run double, Strahm 2 run single, Perez RBI double and Sacco sac fly. The pen allowed a few runs but held on for the 15-8 win.
Note: Loperfido is hitting .304 in Triple-A.
AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (24-29) lost 12-9 (BOX SCORE)
Javier made a rehab start for the Hooks and allowed 2 runs while retiring just 2 batters. He was relieved by David who allowed 4 runs over 1.1 innings. Next in was Mayer who went 4 innings allowing 3 runs while striking out 6. The offense got on the board in the 4th inning scoring 5 runs on an Encarnacion walk and Brutcher grand slam. The pen allowed a few more runs as Arkansas took a 12-5 lead. The offense got 2 runs in the 8th on a Biggers 2 run double. In the 9th, they rallied to score 2 runs on a Brutcher RBI single but that was it as the Hooks fell 12-9.
Note: Schiavone has a .820 OPS in Double-A.
A+: Asheville Tourists (13-39) won 16-15 (BOX SCORE)
Asheville got on the board in the first inning on a Thomas solo home run. Santos got the start but ran into trouble in the third inning allowing 6 runs. He was relieved by Rodriguez who allowed a run before Collins allowed another four runs. The offense got 2 runs back in the 5th inning on a Thomas 2 run double. Powell then connected on a solo home run in the 6th inning. In the 7th, the offense rallied getting 10 runs on a Powell RBI double, a run on a wild pitch, Ochoa 2 run home run, Daudet 2 run single. Thomas RBI single and Call 3 run home run. After a run in the 8th, the Grasshoppers rallied for 3 runs in the 9th to tie the game. In the bottom of the 9th, Thomas connected on a solo home run to walk it off as Asheville won 16-15.
Note: Powell is hitting .415 over his last 18 games.
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (24-29) won 4-1 (BOX SCORE)
The Woodpeckers got on the board in the first inning scoring 2 runs on an Alvarez 2 run single. They got another run in the 2nd inning on a Cauro sac fly. Potter got the start and pitched well tossing 3.1 no-hit innings with 7 strikeouts. In the 5th, Neyens connected on a solo home run to extend the lead. Verdugo went the final 5.2 innings allowing one run as he picked up the win for Fayetteville.
Note: Potter has a 2.25 ERA this season.
Today’s minor league starters:
SL: Ethan Pecko – 7:35 CT
CC: James Hicks – 6:35 CT
AV: TBD – 5:35 CT
FV: TBD – 5:35 CT
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