AA - Corpus Christi 5 San Antonio 1
Jake Buchanan continued his stranglehold on Texas League hitters with 4 more innings without allowing an earned run to lower his ERA to 0.80 in Corpus Christi's 5-1 win over the Missions. Domingo Santana and Rene Garcia each homered for the Hooks (38-23), but Justin Maxwell's struggles continue as he went 0 for 3 with a sacrifice fly and a strikeout. In four games with the Hooks, Maxwell is 0 for 13. Carlos Quevedo tossed 5 shutout innings to improve his record on the year to 2-4. Jonathan Meyer doubled to extend his hitting streak to 12 games.
Advanced A - San Jose 7 Lancaster 0
The JetHawks (35-27) were held to just 5 hits as they were beaten up by the Giants once again by a score of 7-0. Andrew Aplin was one of the lone bright spots on offense going 2 for 4 with a stolen base. Jonas Dufek added 2 scoreless innings of relief while starter Aaron West (2-3, 5.62) was saddled with the loss.
Low A - Peoria 1 Quad Cities 0
Gerardo Sanchez's wild pitch in the 9th inning scored the winning run from third base as the Chiefs defeated the River Bandits (32-27) by a score of 1-0. Mike Hauschild started the game for Quad Cities and tossed 5 shutout innings to lower his ERA on the year to 2.84. Colton Cain followed that up with 3 scoreless innings of his own before giving way to Sanchez in the 9th. Carlos Correa had one of Quad Cities' 5 hits in the game dropping his average to .288.
DSL - DSL Astros 6 DSL Dodgers 3
Hector Roa hit a grand slam and drove in 5 runs as the Astros (4-3) defeated the Dodgers 6-3 in a game shortened to 8 innings by rain. Randy Cesar reached base 4 times (2 singles, walk, hit by pitch), and Arturo Michelena scored twice to lead the offense while Junior Garcia pitched 4 shutout innings in relief to earn the win. Angel Heredia recorded the final out of the game to earn the save.
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Saturday, June 8, 2013
Down on the Farm - 6/7/13
AAA - Oklahoma City 5 Omaha 2
Brett Oberholtzer (4-4, 4.92) allowed just one run on three hits and fanned seven in six solid innings as the RedHawks (33-26) defeated the Storm Chasers 5-2. Jonathan Villar had 2 hits, stole 2 bases and drove in 2 runs, and Brandon Laird was 2 for 4 with a double, a walk and an rbi to lead the offense while Rhiner Cruz got the final four outs to earn his first save.
AA - Corpus Christi 5 Midland 0
David Martinez improved to 9-0 as he and Mike Foltynewicz combined on a 2-hit shutout as the Hooks (37-23) defeated the RockHounds 5-0. The Hooks made the most of their 4 hits going 3 for 7 with runners in scoring position. Jose Martinez went 1 for 4 and drove in two and George Springer, Enrique Hernandez and Jiovanni Mier all had rbis. Folty lowered his AA ERA to 1.08 with 4 scoreless innings and earned his third save. Justin Maxwell went 0 for 3, drew a walk, and fanned 3 times. He's yet to record a hit thus far on his rehab going 0 for 10 in 3 games. Jonathan Meyer went 1 for 2 to extend his hitting streak to 11 games.
Advanced A - San Jose 8 Lancaster 4
Delino DeShields went 3 for 5 with a pair of rbis, while Nolan Fontana and Matt Duffy each had 2 hits of their own, but the JetHawks (35-26) went just 2 for 12 with runners in scoring position in an 8-4 loss to the Giants. Chris Epps scored a pair of runs and hit his 15th double of the season and Luis Cruz tossed 4 scoreless innings while fanning 5 in a losing effort.
Low A - Quad Cities 6 Cedar Rapids 1
Lance McCullers won his third straight decision with 4 no-hit innings lowering his ERA to 1.57 as Quad Cities (34-25) defeated Cedar Rapids 6-1. Carlos Correa outplayed Byron Buxton once again going 2 for 5 with a double, an rbi and a pair of runs while Buxton went 0 for 4. Jordan Scott added a triple and a pair of rbis while Mitchell Lambson and John Neely eached tossed scoreless innings in relief.
DSL - DSL Astros 6 DSL Royals 4
The Astros (3-3) overcame 6 errors and rode a 6-run 4th inning to a 6-4 win over the Royals. Brian Pena and Victor Tavarez each had 2 hits for the Astros and Elieser Hernandez tossed 5 innings without allowing an earned run to improve to 1-0 on the year. Harold Arauz pitched the final inning and a third to earn his 2nd save of the season.
Brett Oberholtzer (4-4, 4.92) allowed just one run on three hits and fanned seven in six solid innings as the RedHawks (33-26) defeated the Storm Chasers 5-2. Jonathan Villar had 2 hits, stole 2 bases and drove in 2 runs, and Brandon Laird was 2 for 4 with a double, a walk and an rbi to lead the offense while Rhiner Cruz got the final four outs to earn his first save.
AA - Corpus Christi 5 Midland 0
David Martinez improved to 9-0 as he and Mike Foltynewicz combined on a 2-hit shutout as the Hooks (37-23) defeated the RockHounds 5-0. The Hooks made the most of their 4 hits going 3 for 7 with runners in scoring position. Jose Martinez went 1 for 4 and drove in two and George Springer, Enrique Hernandez and Jiovanni Mier all had rbis. Folty lowered his AA ERA to 1.08 with 4 scoreless innings and earned his third save. Justin Maxwell went 0 for 3, drew a walk, and fanned 3 times. He's yet to record a hit thus far on his rehab going 0 for 10 in 3 games. Jonathan Meyer went 1 for 2 to extend his hitting streak to 11 games.
Advanced A - San Jose 8 Lancaster 4
Delino DeShields went 3 for 5 with a pair of rbis, while Nolan Fontana and Matt Duffy each had 2 hits of their own, but the JetHawks (35-26) went just 2 for 12 with runners in scoring position in an 8-4 loss to the Giants. Chris Epps scored a pair of runs and hit his 15th double of the season and Luis Cruz tossed 4 scoreless innings while fanning 5 in a losing effort.
Low A - Quad Cities 6 Cedar Rapids 1
Lance McCullers won his third straight decision with 4 no-hit innings lowering his ERA to 1.57 as Quad Cities (34-25) defeated Cedar Rapids 6-1. Carlos Correa outplayed Byron Buxton once again going 2 for 5 with a double, an rbi and a pair of runs while Buxton went 0 for 4. Jordan Scott added a triple and a pair of rbis while Mitchell Lambson and John Neely eached tossed scoreless innings in relief.
DSL - DSL Astros 6 DSL Royals 4
The Astros (3-3) overcame 6 errors and rode a 6-run 4th inning to a 6-4 win over the Royals. Brian Pena and Victor Tavarez each had 2 hits for the Astros and Elieser Hernandez tossed 5 innings without allowing an earned run to improve to 1-0 on the year. Harold Arauz pitched the final inning and a third to earn his 2nd save of the season.
Friday, June 7, 2013
Down on the Farm - 6/6/13
AAA - Omaha 2 Oklahoma City 1
Asher Wojciechowski pitched 7 shutout innings, but Jake Elmore's throwing error on a would-be game ending double-play ball in the bottom of the 9th tied the game, and closer Jose Valdez balked in the winning run with 2 outs as the Storm Chasers stole one from the RedHawks 2-1. Robbie Grossman drew a pair of walks and stole a base while scoring Oklahoma City's only run. Jason Stoffel pitched another scoreless inning, but did walk a pair of hitters. Stoffel has given up just 7 hits in 18 2/3 innings in AAA and is holding opposing hitters to an average of .115.
AA - Midland 14 Corpus Christi 4
The RockHounds scored 10 runs in the final 3 innings as they turned a 4-4 nailbiter into a 14-4 blowout. The Hooks (36-23) managed just 5 hits including George Springer's 16th double of the year. Jonathan Singleton went 0 for 3 with an rbi but struck out twice. Andrew Robinson didn't allow a run in 1 1/3 innings of relief.
Advanced A - San Jose 8 Lancaster 3
Chris Epps hit a 2-run homer in the 9th, but it was too little, too late as the Giants buried the JetHawks (35-25) by a score of 8-3. Nolan Fontana tripled and walked in 4 trips and Delino DeShields stole his 15th base, but Tyson Perez (2-4, 7.39) surrendered 7 runs in the first 4 innings and the Hooks never recovered. Jonas Dufek tossed 2 scoreless innings and Travis Ballew struck out 2 in his one shutout inning of work. Ballew now has 39 strikeouts in 22 innings of work this season.
Low A - Quad Cities 9 Cedar Rapids 5
Carlos Correa got the better of Byron Buxton in this one as the River Bandits (33-25) upended the Kernels 9-5. Correa went 3 for 4 with a double, a homer and 5 rbis while Buxton went 0 for 4 with a pair of strikeouts. The River Bandits took advantage of 8 walks and 4 errors to score 9 runs on just 6 hits. Jamaine Cotton earned his first win of the year with 3 1/3 solid innings of work out of the pen in which he allowed just one earned run and fanned three.
DSL - DSL Royals 3 DSL Astros 1
Brauly Mejia hit the Astros (2-3) first home run of the year, but the Royals rallied from an early deficit and defeated them 3-1. Geronimo Franzua pitched 5 solid innings allowing just 2 hits and 2 runs, but walked 5 and was saddled with the loss. The 19 year old lefty did pick 3 runners off first base in the game though. Yonquelys Martinez added 2 2/3 innings of shutout relief. The Astros drew 9 walks, but were again victimized by 4 double plays and couldn't get a big hit when it counted. Luis Payano drew 3 walks and Kristian Trompiz drew 2 in a losing effort.
Asher Wojciechowski pitched 7 shutout innings, but Jake Elmore's throwing error on a would-be game ending double-play ball in the bottom of the 9th tied the game, and closer Jose Valdez balked in the winning run with 2 outs as the Storm Chasers stole one from the RedHawks 2-1. Robbie Grossman drew a pair of walks and stole a base while scoring Oklahoma City's only run. Jason Stoffel pitched another scoreless inning, but did walk a pair of hitters. Stoffel has given up just 7 hits in 18 2/3 innings in AAA and is holding opposing hitters to an average of .115.
AA - Midland 14 Corpus Christi 4
The RockHounds scored 10 runs in the final 3 innings as they turned a 4-4 nailbiter into a 14-4 blowout. The Hooks (36-23) managed just 5 hits including George Springer's 16th double of the year. Jonathan Singleton went 0 for 3 with an rbi but struck out twice. Andrew Robinson didn't allow a run in 1 1/3 innings of relief.
Advanced A - San Jose 8 Lancaster 3
Chris Epps hit a 2-run homer in the 9th, but it was too little, too late as the Giants buried the JetHawks (35-25) by a score of 8-3. Nolan Fontana tripled and walked in 4 trips and Delino DeShields stole his 15th base, but Tyson Perez (2-4, 7.39) surrendered 7 runs in the first 4 innings and the Hooks never recovered. Jonas Dufek tossed 2 scoreless innings and Travis Ballew struck out 2 in his one shutout inning of work. Ballew now has 39 strikeouts in 22 innings of work this season.
Low A - Quad Cities 9 Cedar Rapids 5
Carlos Correa got the better of Byron Buxton in this one as the River Bandits (33-25) upended the Kernels 9-5. Correa went 3 for 4 with a double, a homer and 5 rbis while Buxton went 0 for 4 with a pair of strikeouts. The River Bandits took advantage of 8 walks and 4 errors to score 9 runs on just 6 hits. Jamaine Cotton earned his first win of the year with 3 1/3 solid innings of work out of the pen in which he allowed just one earned run and fanned three.
DSL - DSL Royals 3 DSL Astros 1
Brauly Mejia hit the Astros (2-3) first home run of the year, but the Royals rallied from an early deficit and defeated them 3-1. Geronimo Franzua pitched 5 solid innings allowing just 2 hits and 2 runs, but walked 5 and was saddled with the loss. The 19 year old lefty did pick 3 runners off first base in the game though. Yonquelys Martinez added 2 2/3 innings of shutout relief. The Astros drew 9 walks, but were again victimized by 4 double plays and couldn't get a big hit when it counted. Luis Payano drew 3 walks and Kristian Trompiz drew 2 in a losing effort.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Down on the Farm - 5/31/13
AA - Arkansas 5 Corpus Christi 3
The Hooks (33-21) suffered a rare loss at the hands of the Arkansas Travelers, 5-3. George Springer hit a pair of doubles, Drew Muren had 3 hits, and Max Stassi scored a pair of runs, but the Hooks bullpen faltered allowing runs in the 6th, 7th and 8th innings. Bobby Doran started the game for the Hooks, but got a no-decision despite allowing just 1 run on 2 hits in 5 innings of work. The Hooks were just 1 for 13 with runners in scoring position in the loss and left 12 men on base.
Advanced A - Visalia 12 Lancaster 10
The Rawhide scored 8 times in the 4th inning and held on late as they snapped Lancaster's 9-game winning streak in a wild 12-10 affair. Lancaster (33-21) got homers from Brandon Meredith and Matt Duffy and 3 hits apiece from Duffy and Andrew Aplin, but couldn't overcome the big 4th inning. Jonas Dufek allowed 6 runs in just a third of an inning to take the loss. Aaron West pitched well out of the pen though fanning 6 and allowing just a run on 3 hits in 4 innings of work. Joe Sclafani went 2 for 3 with a pair of walks and scored 3 times to raise his average to .367 while Preston Tucker added a pair of rbis to give him 52 on the year.
Low A - Quad Cities 6 Beloit 3 (14 innings)
Jonathan Singleton started the night 0 for 5 with 3 strikeouts, but ended the night a hero as his 14th inning 2-run homer helped the River Bandits (30-23) to an extra inning win over the Snappers. Singleton's homer was his third in as many games for Quad Cities. Carlos Correa added 3 hits and an rbi to raise his average on the year to .292. The River Bandits got solid pitching from Jordan Jankowski (5 IP 1 ER), Cameron Lamb (3 scoreless innings) and Gerardo Sanchez (4 scoreless innings, 6 Ks) in the win. John Neely got the final two outs for his 9th save.
The Hooks (33-21) suffered a rare loss at the hands of the Arkansas Travelers, 5-3. George Springer hit a pair of doubles, Drew Muren had 3 hits, and Max Stassi scored a pair of runs, but the Hooks bullpen faltered allowing runs in the 6th, 7th and 8th innings. Bobby Doran started the game for the Hooks, but got a no-decision despite allowing just 1 run on 2 hits in 5 innings of work. The Hooks were just 1 for 13 with runners in scoring position in the loss and left 12 men on base.
Advanced A - Visalia 12 Lancaster 10
The Rawhide scored 8 times in the 4th inning and held on late as they snapped Lancaster's 9-game winning streak in a wild 12-10 affair. Lancaster (33-21) got homers from Brandon Meredith and Matt Duffy and 3 hits apiece from Duffy and Andrew Aplin, but couldn't overcome the big 4th inning. Jonas Dufek allowed 6 runs in just a third of an inning to take the loss. Aaron West pitched well out of the pen though fanning 6 and allowing just a run on 3 hits in 4 innings of work. Joe Sclafani went 2 for 3 with a pair of walks and scored 3 times to raise his average to .367 while Preston Tucker added a pair of rbis to give him 52 on the year.
Low A - Quad Cities 6 Beloit 3 (14 innings)
Jonathan Singleton started the night 0 for 5 with 3 strikeouts, but ended the night a hero as his 14th inning 2-run homer helped the River Bandits (30-23) to an extra inning win over the Snappers. Singleton's homer was his third in as many games for Quad Cities. Carlos Correa added 3 hits and an rbi to raise his average on the year to .292. The River Bandits got solid pitching from Jordan Jankowski (5 IP 1 ER), Cameron Lamb (3 scoreless innings) and Gerardo Sanchez (4 scoreless innings, 6 Ks) in the win. John Neely got the final two outs for his 9th save.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Down on the Farm - 5/28/13
AAA - Oklahoma City 5 Omaha 2
Jarred Cosart picked up his 5th win of the year despite walking 7 in 5 innings of work as the RedHawks (29-23) knocked off the Storm Chasers 5-2. Fernando Martinez tripled in two runs in the first and added an rbi groundout in the second to lead the offense while Brett Wallace and Marc Krauss each added two hits. Jason Stoffel retired all 9 hitters he faced in 3 solid innings of relief work as he lowered his ERA to 1.65 in 12 AAA appearances. In 16 1/3 AAA innings, Stoffel has allowed just 7 hits and is holding opponents to a .127 batting average. Jose Valdez pitched a scoreless 9th for his 11th save.
AA - Corpus Christi 6 Northwest Arkansas 3
Michael Burgess homered for the 5th time in 8 games and Ben Orloff and Rene Garcia each had a pair of rbis as the Hooks (31-20) helped Mike Foltynewicz earn his first AA win. David Martinez started the game for Corpus Christi and, despite allowing just 1 earned run in 5 innings, was unable to improve to 9-0 on the year. Folty fanned 6 in his 4 innings of work and even though he only allowed 1 run, his ERA jumped to a whopping 1.08.
Advanced A - Lancaster 10 Rancho Cucamonga 2
Preston Tucker homered and drove in 6 runs and Brady Rodgers improved to 4-1 with 5 shutout innings as the JetHawks (31-20) roughed up the Quakes 10-2. Andrew Aplin had a pair of hits and scored 3 runs and Tyler Heineman added a 2-run homer as Lancaster scored the game's first 10 runs. Chris Devenski worked the final four innings and earned his first save of the season.
Low A - Quad Cities 7 Kane County 5
Jonathan Singleton has returned. The Astros prospect, fresh off his 50 game suspension, homered in his first at bat and added a single and a walk as the River Bandits (28-23) defeated the Cougars 7-5 in a rain-shortened affair. Carlos Correa added two hits and three rbis and Lance McCullers earned his first win of the season by striking out the side in one inning of work. McCullers ERA on the season is now 1.90.
Jarred Cosart picked up his 5th win of the year despite walking 7 in 5 innings of work as the RedHawks (29-23) knocked off the Storm Chasers 5-2. Fernando Martinez tripled in two runs in the first and added an rbi groundout in the second to lead the offense while Brett Wallace and Marc Krauss each added two hits. Jason Stoffel retired all 9 hitters he faced in 3 solid innings of relief work as he lowered his ERA to 1.65 in 12 AAA appearances. In 16 1/3 AAA innings, Stoffel has allowed just 7 hits and is holding opponents to a .127 batting average. Jose Valdez pitched a scoreless 9th for his 11th save.
AA - Corpus Christi 6 Northwest Arkansas 3
Michael Burgess homered for the 5th time in 8 games and Ben Orloff and Rene Garcia each had a pair of rbis as the Hooks (31-20) helped Mike Foltynewicz earn his first AA win. David Martinez started the game for Corpus Christi and, despite allowing just 1 earned run in 5 innings, was unable to improve to 9-0 on the year. Folty fanned 6 in his 4 innings of work and even though he only allowed 1 run, his ERA jumped to a whopping 1.08.
Advanced A - Lancaster 10 Rancho Cucamonga 2
Preston Tucker homered and drove in 6 runs and Brady Rodgers improved to 4-1 with 5 shutout innings as the JetHawks (31-20) roughed up the Quakes 10-2. Andrew Aplin had a pair of hits and scored 3 runs and Tyler Heineman added a 2-run homer as Lancaster scored the game's first 10 runs. Chris Devenski worked the final four innings and earned his first save of the season.
Low A - Quad Cities 7 Kane County 5
Jonathan Singleton has returned. The Astros prospect, fresh off his 50 game suspension, homered in his first at bat and added a single and a walk as the River Bandits (28-23) defeated the Cougars 7-5 in a rain-shortened affair. Carlos Correa added two hits and three rbis and Lance McCullers earned his first win of the season by striking out the side in one inning of work. McCullers ERA on the season is now 1.90.
Down on the Farm - 5/27/13
AAA - Oklahoma City 4 Iowa 3
Ross Seaton won his second straight decision and was backed by a solid effort from the bullpen as the RedHawks (28-23) defeated the Cubs 4-3. Alex Sogard pitched 1 2/3 no-hit innings, and Rhiner Cruz and Jose Valdez each followed with a shutout innings of their own as Valdez earned his 10th save of the year. Cody Clark and Andrew Simunic each went 2 for 4 with a run scored to lead the offense while Jake Elmore and Brett Wallace each drove in runs. Fernando Martinez's recent struggles continued as he went 0 for 4 with 3 strikeouts and grounded into a double play. He's now hitting .212 on the year for the RedHawks.
AA - Corpus Christi 14 Arkansas 4
George Springer hit a pair of home runs, giving him 15 on the year, and drove in 5 as the Hooks (30-20) overcame an early 4-0 deficit and steamrolled the Travelers 14-4. Michael Burgess added a pair of home runs of his own and Domingo Santana had four hits including a home run missing the cycle by only a triple as the Hooks banged out 16 hits in the rout. Nick Tropeano finally earned his first win of the season with 5 innings of work while Bobby Doran earned his first save with 4 scoreless innings of relief.
Advanced A - Lancaster 6 Rancho Cucamonga 4
Aaron West allowed just 1 hit in 5 shutout innings and Delino DeShields Jr. went 4 for 4 with a walk as the JetHawks (30-20) defeated the Quakes 6-4. Raoul Torrez added 3 hits and Joe Sclafani doubled in a pair of runs to lead the offense. Travis Ballew allowed a solo home run to O'Koyea Dickson in the 9th, but picked up the final 4 outs, 3 by strikeout, to earn his 9th save. Ballew has now fanned 35 hitters in 20 1/3 innings for the JetHawks this season.
Low A - Quad Cities 11 Clinton 4
Carlos Correa singled twice, doubled and drove in 4 runs and Jobduan Morales and Austin Elkins each had 3 hits of their own as the River Bandits (27-23) upended the LumberKings 11-4. Miles Hamblin homered and drove in 2, while Terrell Joyce and Morales each drove in a pair as well. Vincent Velasquez earned the win with 5 innings of work to improve to 4-2 despite an uncharacteristic 0 strikeouts.
Ross Seaton won his second straight decision and was backed by a solid effort from the bullpen as the RedHawks (28-23) defeated the Cubs 4-3. Alex Sogard pitched 1 2/3 no-hit innings, and Rhiner Cruz and Jose Valdez each followed with a shutout innings of their own as Valdez earned his 10th save of the year. Cody Clark and Andrew Simunic each went 2 for 4 with a run scored to lead the offense while Jake Elmore and Brett Wallace each drove in runs. Fernando Martinez's recent struggles continued as he went 0 for 4 with 3 strikeouts and grounded into a double play. He's now hitting .212 on the year for the RedHawks.
AA - Corpus Christi 14 Arkansas 4
George Springer hit a pair of home runs, giving him 15 on the year, and drove in 5 as the Hooks (30-20) overcame an early 4-0 deficit and steamrolled the Travelers 14-4. Michael Burgess added a pair of home runs of his own and Domingo Santana had four hits including a home run missing the cycle by only a triple as the Hooks banged out 16 hits in the rout. Nick Tropeano finally earned his first win of the season with 5 innings of work while Bobby Doran earned his first save with 4 scoreless innings of relief.
Advanced A - Lancaster 6 Rancho Cucamonga 4
Aaron West allowed just 1 hit in 5 shutout innings and Delino DeShields Jr. went 4 for 4 with a walk as the JetHawks (30-20) defeated the Quakes 6-4. Raoul Torrez added 3 hits and Joe Sclafani doubled in a pair of runs to lead the offense. Travis Ballew allowed a solo home run to O'Koyea Dickson in the 9th, but picked up the final 4 outs, 3 by strikeout, to earn his 9th save. Ballew has now fanned 35 hitters in 20 1/3 innings for the JetHawks this season.
Low A - Quad Cities 11 Clinton 4
Carlos Correa singled twice, doubled and drove in 4 runs and Jobduan Morales and Austin Elkins each had 3 hits of their own as the River Bandits (27-23) upended the LumberKings 11-4. Miles Hamblin homered and drove in 2, while Terrell Joyce and Morales each drove in a pair as well. Vincent Velasquez earned the win with 5 innings of work to improve to 4-2 despite an uncharacteristic 0 strikeouts.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Down on the Farm - 5/26/13
AAA - Iowa 2 Oklahoma City 1 (Game 1)
Brett Oberholtzer allowed just 2 runs on 4 hits in 5 1/3 innings, but the RedHawks (27-22) offense was stifled, and they dropped a tight one to the Cubs, 2-1. Jake Elmore had 2 of Oklahoma City's 3 hits and a stolen base, and Marc Krauss added a double, but the RedHawks went hitless with runners in scoring position in losing Game 1 of their doubleheader.
Iowa 4 Oklahoma City 3 (Game 2)
The RedHawks (27-23) rallied from a 3-0 deficit to tie the game, but Iowa got a game winning home run from Donnie Murphy in the bottom of the 6th to sweep their doubleheader. Philip Humber made his first start since his demotion and went 4 innings allowing 3 runs (1 earned) on 4 hits and fanning 5. He walked just one hitter, but hit two others. Eric Berger suffered the loss in relief.
AA - Arkansas 8 Corpus Christi 6
The Hooks (29-20) scored 5 times in the bottom of the 8th, but couldn't overcome an early 8-1 deficit in their 8-6 loss to the Travelers. Ben Orloff and Domingo Santana each drove in a pair of runs, and Jiovanni Mier reached base 3 times (singles, 2 walks) and scored twice in a losing effort. Josh Fields made another rehab appearance and was scored upon for the second straight outing allowing a run on 3 hits in an inning of work. Kenny Long and Matt Heidenreich combined on 3 2/3 innings of no-hit shutout relief ball.
Advanced A - Lancaster 18 Inland Empire 10
In your typical California League shootout, the JetHawks (29-20) rallied from deficits of 5-0, and 9-7 and defeated the 66ers 18-10 thanks to a 10-run 7th. Lancaster slugged 5 home runs including 2 by Brandon Meredith who finished the night 3 for 3 with 5 rbis despite not entering the game until the 6th inning as a pinch hitter. Delino DeShields picked up 4 hits, while Joe Sclafani, Preston Tucker and Chris Epps all had 3 runs batted in. Sclafani finished the night 2 for 4 with a pair of walks to raise his average on the year to .386 as he continues to fill in admirably for the injured Nolan Fontana at short. Theron Geith piched 2 scoreless innings in relief to lower his ERA on the year to 2.08 while Kyle Hallock earned the win to improve to 2-0.
Low A - Quad Cities 5 Clinton 2
The River Bandits bullpen tossed 6 scoreless innings as Quad Cities (26-23) defeated the LumberKings 5-2. Austin Elkins went 3 for 4, Jordan Scott had 2 hits and 2 walks, and Carlos Correa was 1 for 4 with a double and a walk as the River Bandits won despite going just 2 for 15 with runners in scoring position and stranding 14 runners on base. Gerardo Sanchez earned the win in relief and improved to 2-0 on the year. Jordan Jankowski continue his solid form as of late with 4 scoreless innings to earn his 2nd save and lowered his ERA to 2.70.
Brett Oberholtzer allowed just 2 runs on 4 hits in 5 1/3 innings, but the RedHawks (27-22) offense was stifled, and they dropped a tight one to the Cubs, 2-1. Jake Elmore had 2 of Oklahoma City's 3 hits and a stolen base, and Marc Krauss added a double, but the RedHawks went hitless with runners in scoring position in losing Game 1 of their doubleheader.
Iowa 4 Oklahoma City 3 (Game 2)
The RedHawks (27-23) rallied from a 3-0 deficit to tie the game, but Iowa got a game winning home run from Donnie Murphy in the bottom of the 6th to sweep their doubleheader. Philip Humber made his first start since his demotion and went 4 innings allowing 3 runs (1 earned) on 4 hits and fanning 5. He walked just one hitter, but hit two others. Eric Berger suffered the loss in relief.
AA - Arkansas 8 Corpus Christi 6
The Hooks (29-20) scored 5 times in the bottom of the 8th, but couldn't overcome an early 8-1 deficit in their 8-6 loss to the Travelers. Ben Orloff and Domingo Santana each drove in a pair of runs, and Jiovanni Mier reached base 3 times (singles, 2 walks) and scored twice in a losing effort. Josh Fields made another rehab appearance and was scored upon for the second straight outing allowing a run on 3 hits in an inning of work. Kenny Long and Matt Heidenreich combined on 3 2/3 innings of no-hit shutout relief ball.
Advanced A - Lancaster 18 Inland Empire 10
In your typical California League shootout, the JetHawks (29-20) rallied from deficits of 5-0, and 9-7 and defeated the 66ers 18-10 thanks to a 10-run 7th. Lancaster slugged 5 home runs including 2 by Brandon Meredith who finished the night 3 for 3 with 5 rbis despite not entering the game until the 6th inning as a pinch hitter. Delino DeShields picked up 4 hits, while Joe Sclafani, Preston Tucker and Chris Epps all had 3 runs batted in. Sclafani finished the night 2 for 4 with a pair of walks to raise his average on the year to .386 as he continues to fill in admirably for the injured Nolan Fontana at short. Theron Geith piched 2 scoreless innings in relief to lower his ERA on the year to 2.08 while Kyle Hallock earned the win to improve to 2-0.
Low A - Quad Cities 5 Clinton 2
The River Bandits bullpen tossed 6 scoreless innings as Quad Cities (26-23) defeated the LumberKings 5-2. Austin Elkins went 3 for 4, Jordan Scott had 2 hits and 2 walks, and Carlos Correa was 1 for 4 with a double and a walk as the River Bandits won despite going just 2 for 15 with runners in scoring position and stranding 14 runners on base. Gerardo Sanchez earned the win in relief and improved to 2-0 on the year. Jordan Jankowski continue his solid form as of late with 4 scoreless innings to earn his 2nd save and lowered his ERA to 2.70.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Down on the Farm - 5/25/13
AAA - Iowa 7 Oklahoma City 3
Wojo suffered a second straight defeat for the RedHawks allowing 4 earned runs on 7 hits in 5 1/3 innings as Oklahoma City (27-21) fell to the Cubs, 7-3. Brett Wallace drove in all three RedHawks runs with his 8th home run of the season and an rbi groundout. Marc Krauss added two singles and a walk, and Cody Clark went 2 for 4 with a run scored. Former Astros Brian Bogusevic (3/5, rbi) and Edwin Maysonet (2/4, HR, 2 rbi) enjoyed solid games for the Cubs. Bogusevic is hitting .364 on the year.
AA - Corpus Christi 10 Arkansas 3
Ruben Alaniz earned his first win of 2013 as the Hooks (29-19) upended the Travelers 10-3. Alaniz (1-5, 5.17) pitched 5 solid innings allowing just 2 runs and the Hooks got 2 rbis apiece from George Springer, Max Stassi and Enrique Hernandez. Stassi finished the game 1 for 3 with a double to extend his hitting streak to 11 games. Sergio Escalona made his 2013 debut and worked an inning allowing a solo home run to Randal Grichuk and striking out one.
Advanced A - Lancaster 5 Inland Empire 1
Lancaster scored runs on a balk, a wild pitch, an error and a passed ball as the JetHawks (28-20) defeated the 66ers 5-1. Andrew Aplin doubled, drew 2 walks, stole a base, and drove in his 43rd run of the year to lead the offense. The JetHawks pen pitched 5 no-hit innings, highlighted by 3 innings from Tyson Perez. Perez struck out 4 and earned the win to improve to 2-3 and lower his ERA on the year to 7.36.
Low A - Clinton 1 Quad Cities 0 (Game 1)
Colton Cain (1-5, 6.32) pitched well allowing just 1 run in 4 2/3 innings, but the River Bandits (24-23) were limited to just 4 hits in a 1-0 loss. Jordan Scott had 2 of Quad Cities' 4 hits in the game, and Richard Rodriguez threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings in relief of Cain.
Quad Cities 6 Clinton 5 (Game 2)
The River Bandits (25-23) rallied from a 5-0 deficit and edged out the LumberKings 6-5 despite only getting 3 hits. Clinton pitchers walked 11 hitters and their defense made 3 errors as Quad Cities was able to salvage a split in the doubleheader. Miles Hamblin had 2 of the 3 hits for Quad Cities and drove in 3 runs while Jordan Scott and Teoscar Hernandez each scored twice. Carlos Correa added a double and a pair of walks. Mike Hauschild started and went 5 innings to earn the win and improve to 3-0, and Cameron Lamb pitched 2 scoreless innings to earn his second save.
Wojo suffered a second straight defeat for the RedHawks allowing 4 earned runs on 7 hits in 5 1/3 innings as Oklahoma City (27-21) fell to the Cubs, 7-3. Brett Wallace drove in all three RedHawks runs with his 8th home run of the season and an rbi groundout. Marc Krauss added two singles and a walk, and Cody Clark went 2 for 4 with a run scored. Former Astros Brian Bogusevic (3/5, rbi) and Edwin Maysonet (2/4, HR, 2 rbi) enjoyed solid games for the Cubs. Bogusevic is hitting .364 on the year.
AA - Corpus Christi 10 Arkansas 3
Ruben Alaniz earned his first win of 2013 as the Hooks (29-19) upended the Travelers 10-3. Alaniz (1-5, 5.17) pitched 5 solid innings allowing just 2 runs and the Hooks got 2 rbis apiece from George Springer, Max Stassi and Enrique Hernandez. Stassi finished the game 1 for 3 with a double to extend his hitting streak to 11 games. Sergio Escalona made his 2013 debut and worked an inning allowing a solo home run to Randal Grichuk and striking out one.
Advanced A - Lancaster 5 Inland Empire 1
Lancaster scored runs on a balk, a wild pitch, an error and a passed ball as the JetHawks (28-20) defeated the 66ers 5-1. Andrew Aplin doubled, drew 2 walks, stole a base, and drove in his 43rd run of the year to lead the offense. The JetHawks pen pitched 5 no-hit innings, highlighted by 3 innings from Tyson Perez. Perez struck out 4 and earned the win to improve to 2-3 and lower his ERA on the year to 7.36.
Low A - Clinton 1 Quad Cities 0 (Game 1)
Colton Cain (1-5, 6.32) pitched well allowing just 1 run in 4 2/3 innings, but the River Bandits (24-23) were limited to just 4 hits in a 1-0 loss. Jordan Scott had 2 of Quad Cities' 4 hits in the game, and Richard Rodriguez threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings in relief of Cain.
Quad Cities 6 Clinton 5 (Game 2)
The River Bandits (25-23) rallied from a 5-0 deficit and edged out the LumberKings 6-5 despite only getting 3 hits. Clinton pitchers walked 11 hitters and their defense made 3 errors as Quad Cities was able to salvage a split in the doubleheader. Miles Hamblin had 2 of the 3 hits for Quad Cities and drove in 3 runs while Jordan Scott and Teoscar Hernandez each scored twice. Carlos Correa added a double and a pair of walks. Mike Hauschild started and went 5 innings to earn the win and improve to 3-0, and Cameron Lamb pitched 2 scoreless innings to earn his second save.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Down on the Farm - 5/24/13
AAA - Iowa 5 Oklahoma City 4
Brad Peacock struck out 8 in 5 2/3 innings, but allowed 5 runs on 4 hits and 4 walks as the RedHawks (27-20) fell to the Cubs 5-4. Jonathan Villar and Brandon Laird each had solo home runs and Marc Krauss reached base three times (single, 2 walks) to supply to RedHawks offense. Josh Zeid and Alex Sogard combined to throw 2 1/3 scoreless innings out of the pen. Sogard has yet to allow a run since his promotion to AAA spanning 5 innings. He's allowed just 1 hit, but has issued 5 walks. His ERA on the year between AA and AAA is now 0.51.
AA - Corpus Christi 2 Northwest Arkansas 0
Mike Foltynewicz pitched 5 no-hit innings, and David Martinez only allowed a lead off single in the 6th as the Hooks (28-19) completely neutralized the Naturals, winning 2-0 on a combined 1-hitter. Folty now owns a 0.86 ERA in 21 AA innings and the Texas League is batting just .145 against him. Martinez, meanwhile, is no slouch either improving to 8-0 and lowering his ERA on the year to 1.84. Martinez needs just one win to tie his career high set in 2012 with Lancaster. The Hooks got their offense from Rene Garcia (2/4 with a double and an rbi) and Jonathan Meyer (1/4 with an rbi). George Springer drew a pair of walks in 4 trips and Max Stassi extended his hitting streak to 10 games with his 6th double of the season.
Advanced A - Lancaster 12 Inland Empire 4
The JetHawks (27-20) jumped out to an 8-1 lead through three innings and cruised to a 12-4 win over the 66ers. Andrew Aplin led the offense by going 3 for 4 with a home run and 4 runs batted in. He leads all Astros minor leaguers with 42 rbis this season. Tyler Heineman, Brandon Meredith and Joe Sclafani all had 3 hits in the game and Preston Tucker added his 7th home run of the year. Chris Devenski started and improved to 4-2 on the year despite his 6.99 ERA and Brady Rodgers earned his first save of the season with 4 scoreless innings of relief in which he allowed 2 hits and fanned 3.
Low A - Quad Cities 4 Wisconsin 3
Pinch-runner Teoscar Hernandez scored the go-ahead run on a passed ball in the bottom of the 8th as the River Bandits (24-22) edged out the Timber Rattlers, 4-3. Carlos Correa was 2 for 4 with 2 rbis, a triple, a stolen base and a run to lead the Bandits offense. Rio Ruiz added an rbi. Lance McCullers turned in another solid outing allowing just 2 earned runs in 5 innings of work, but despite his 1.94 ERA, he remains winless in 11 appearances including 7 starts. Daniel Minor pitched 4 scoreless innings in relief of McCullers to earn the win. He allowed just 2 singles and fanned 5 while not walking a batter.
Brad Peacock struck out 8 in 5 2/3 innings, but allowed 5 runs on 4 hits and 4 walks as the RedHawks (27-20) fell to the Cubs 5-4. Jonathan Villar and Brandon Laird each had solo home runs and Marc Krauss reached base three times (single, 2 walks) to supply to RedHawks offense. Josh Zeid and Alex Sogard combined to throw 2 1/3 scoreless innings out of the pen. Sogard has yet to allow a run since his promotion to AAA spanning 5 innings. He's allowed just 1 hit, but has issued 5 walks. His ERA on the year between AA and AAA is now 0.51.
AA - Corpus Christi 2 Northwest Arkansas 0
Mike Foltynewicz pitched 5 no-hit innings, and David Martinez only allowed a lead off single in the 6th as the Hooks (28-19) completely neutralized the Naturals, winning 2-0 on a combined 1-hitter. Folty now owns a 0.86 ERA in 21 AA innings and the Texas League is batting just .145 against him. Martinez, meanwhile, is no slouch either improving to 8-0 and lowering his ERA on the year to 1.84. Martinez needs just one win to tie his career high set in 2012 with Lancaster. The Hooks got their offense from Rene Garcia (2/4 with a double and an rbi) and Jonathan Meyer (1/4 with an rbi). George Springer drew a pair of walks in 4 trips and Max Stassi extended his hitting streak to 10 games with his 6th double of the season.
Advanced A - Lancaster 12 Inland Empire 4
The JetHawks (27-20) jumped out to an 8-1 lead through three innings and cruised to a 12-4 win over the 66ers. Andrew Aplin led the offense by going 3 for 4 with a home run and 4 runs batted in. He leads all Astros minor leaguers with 42 rbis this season. Tyler Heineman, Brandon Meredith and Joe Sclafani all had 3 hits in the game and Preston Tucker added his 7th home run of the year. Chris Devenski started and improved to 4-2 on the year despite his 6.99 ERA and Brady Rodgers earned his first save of the season with 4 scoreless innings of relief in which he allowed 2 hits and fanned 3.
Low A - Quad Cities 4 Wisconsin 3
Pinch-runner Teoscar Hernandez scored the go-ahead run on a passed ball in the bottom of the 8th as the River Bandits (24-22) edged out the Timber Rattlers, 4-3. Carlos Correa was 2 for 4 with 2 rbis, a triple, a stolen base and a run to lead the Bandits offense. Rio Ruiz added an rbi. Lance McCullers turned in another solid outing allowing just 2 earned runs in 5 innings of work, but despite his 1.94 ERA, he remains winless in 11 appearances including 7 starts. Daniel Minor pitched 4 scoreless innings in relief of McCullers to earn the win. He allowed just 2 singles and fanned 5 while not walking a batter.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Down on the Farm - 5/22/13
AAA - Oklahoma City 7 Fresno 3
Ross Seaton (1-4, 8.21) finally got his first win of the season as the RedHawks (27-18) defeated the Grizzles 7-3. Fernando Martinez hit a three run homer, Jake Elmore homered and drove in a pair, and Brett Wallace reached base 4 times (2 singles, 2 walks) as the RedHawks offense overcame three errors by their defense en route to the win. Jason Stoffel pitched 2 scoreless innings and fanned three lowering his ERA since his promotion to AAA to 2.08. He's allowed just 7 hits in 13 innings with the RedHawks and is holding hitters to a .156 average.
AA Corpus Christi 8 Northwest Arkansas 2
Jake Buchanan allowed one unearned run in five innings lowering his ERA to 0.84 and improving his record to 5-0 as the Hooks (26-19) defeated the Naturals 8-2. Domingo Santana, Erik Castro and Michael Burgess all drove in a pair of runs as the Hooks scored in every inning from the 2nd to the 5th to erase an early 1-0 deficit. Over his past ten games, Castro is 18 for 39 with 5 doubles, 2 homers and 10 runs batted in. Josh Fields made his sixth rehab appearance, and fourth for Corpus Christi, and allowed his first run of the year in 2 innings of work.
Low A - Wisconsin 12 Quad Cities 5 (11 innings)
The River Bandits (23-21) rallied from a 5-0 deficit to send the game into extra innings, but the Timber Rattlers scored 7 times in the 11th to win 12-5. Austin Elkins hit his first home run of the year, and Jordan Scott, Carlos Correa and Miles Hamblin all had multi-hit games for the River Bandits. Jordan Jankowski started the game on the mound and fanned 6 in 4 innings of work, and did not walk a batter.
Ross Seaton (1-4, 8.21) finally got his first win of the season as the RedHawks (27-18) defeated the Grizzles 7-3. Fernando Martinez hit a three run homer, Jake Elmore homered and drove in a pair, and Brett Wallace reached base 4 times (2 singles, 2 walks) as the RedHawks offense overcame three errors by their defense en route to the win. Jason Stoffel pitched 2 scoreless innings and fanned three lowering his ERA since his promotion to AAA to 2.08. He's allowed just 7 hits in 13 innings with the RedHawks and is holding hitters to a .156 average.
AA Corpus Christi 8 Northwest Arkansas 2
Jake Buchanan allowed one unearned run in five innings lowering his ERA to 0.84 and improving his record to 5-0 as the Hooks (26-19) defeated the Naturals 8-2. Domingo Santana, Erik Castro and Michael Burgess all drove in a pair of runs as the Hooks scored in every inning from the 2nd to the 5th to erase an early 1-0 deficit. Over his past ten games, Castro is 18 for 39 with 5 doubles, 2 homers and 10 runs batted in. Josh Fields made his sixth rehab appearance, and fourth for Corpus Christi, and allowed his first run of the year in 2 innings of work.
Low A - Wisconsin 12 Quad Cities 5 (11 innings)
The River Bandits (23-21) rallied from a 5-0 deficit to send the game into extra innings, but the Timber Rattlers scored 7 times in the 11th to win 12-5. Austin Elkins hit his first home run of the year, and Jordan Scott, Carlos Correa and Miles Hamblin all had multi-hit games for the River Bandits. Jordan Jankowski started the game on the mound and fanned 6 in 4 innings of work, and did not walk a batter.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Down on the Farm - 5/19/13
AAA - Oklahoma City 9 Sacramento 3
Brad Peacock allowed just 1 earned run in 5 innings of work earning his first win as a member of the RedHawks (25-17) despite once again being plagued by a high pitch count. Peacock needed 96 pitches to get through hits 5 innings and finished the night with 4 walks and 5 strikeouts. Fernando Martinez and Jason Jaramillo each had a pair of runs batted in and Che-Hsuan Lin added 2 singles, 2 runs and a steal. Austin Wates singled to extend his hitting streak to 6 games.
AA - Corpus Christi 5 Midland 3
David Martinez improved to 7-0 on the year as the Hooks (25-18) defeated the RockHounds 5-3. Martinez pitched 5 solid innings, Josh Fields continued his rehab by throwing his 7th straight scoreless inning, and Mike Foltynewicz got the final 9 outs to earn his second save. Erik Castro went 3 for 3 with a homer and 2 runs batted in, and Rene Garcia added a pair of rbis of his own to lead the offense. George Springer went hitless, but stole 4 bases.
Advanced A - Rancho Cucamonga 11 Lancaster 7
Matt Duffy's 2-out throwing error led to 4 unearned runs in the 9th as the JetHawks (24-19) lost to the Quakes 11-7. Lancaster wasted 4 homers - one apiece from Telvin Nash (6), Duffy (7), Tyler Heineman (1) and Delino DeShields (1) - in the loss. DeShields (2/5), Joe Sclafani (2/3), Duffy (3/5), Heineman (2/3) and Chris Epps (2/3) all had multi-hit games in a losing effort. Brady Rodgers started the game and allowed 3 runs on 4 hits in 5 innings of work.
Low A - Beloit 3 Quad Cities 2
Lance McCullers' tough luck continues as he once again wound up the losing pitcher despite allowing just 1 earned run in 4 innings of work in the River Bandits (23-19) 3-2 loss. McCullers is now 0-4 on the year with an ERA of 1.72. Carlos Correa had 2 more hits and a stolen base as he extended his hitting streak to 10 games. He's batting .410 (16/39) during that stretch. Jesse Wierzbicki and Austin Elkins each had 2 hits in the loss.
Brad Peacock allowed just 1 earned run in 5 innings of work earning his first win as a member of the RedHawks (25-17) despite once again being plagued by a high pitch count. Peacock needed 96 pitches to get through hits 5 innings and finished the night with 4 walks and 5 strikeouts. Fernando Martinez and Jason Jaramillo each had a pair of runs batted in and Che-Hsuan Lin added 2 singles, 2 runs and a steal. Austin Wates singled to extend his hitting streak to 6 games.
AA - Corpus Christi 5 Midland 3
David Martinez improved to 7-0 on the year as the Hooks (25-18) defeated the RockHounds 5-3. Martinez pitched 5 solid innings, Josh Fields continued his rehab by throwing his 7th straight scoreless inning, and Mike Foltynewicz got the final 9 outs to earn his second save. Erik Castro went 3 for 3 with a homer and 2 runs batted in, and Rene Garcia added a pair of rbis of his own to lead the offense. George Springer went hitless, but stole 4 bases.
Advanced A - Rancho Cucamonga 11 Lancaster 7
Matt Duffy's 2-out throwing error led to 4 unearned runs in the 9th as the JetHawks (24-19) lost to the Quakes 11-7. Lancaster wasted 4 homers - one apiece from Telvin Nash (6), Duffy (7), Tyler Heineman (1) and Delino DeShields (1) - in the loss. DeShields (2/5), Joe Sclafani (2/3), Duffy (3/5), Heineman (2/3) and Chris Epps (2/3) all had multi-hit games in a losing effort. Brady Rodgers started the game and allowed 3 runs on 4 hits in 5 innings of work.
Low A - Beloit 3 Quad Cities 2
Lance McCullers' tough luck continues as he once again wound up the losing pitcher despite allowing just 1 earned run in 4 innings of work in the River Bandits (23-19) 3-2 loss. McCullers is now 0-4 on the year with an ERA of 1.72. Carlos Correa had 2 more hits and a stolen base as he extended his hitting streak to 10 games. He's batting .410 (16/39) during that stretch. Jesse Wierzbicki and Austin Elkins each had 2 hits in the loss.
Down on the Farm - 5/18/13
AAA - Sacramento 6 Oklahoma City 3
Jarred Cosart cruised through 4 shutout innings, but couldn't get out of the 5th as the River Cats exploded for 6 runs en route to a 6-3 win. Cosart finished with 4 1/3 innings allowing 3 runs on 4 hits and 3 walks and threw 96 pitches for Oklahoma City (24-17). The loss was Cosart's first of the season. Brett Wallace accounted for all of the RedHawks offense going 2 for 4 with a double, and a three-run homer, his sixth. Fernando Martinez added 2 hits for Oklahoma City.
AA - Midland 12 Corpus Christi 4
Midland's Anthony Aliotti homered three times off of three different Hooks pitchers as Midland buried Corpus Christi (24-18) by a score of 12-4. Nick Tropeano (0-3, 3.50) was roughed up for 7 earned runs in 3 2/3 innings as Midland led 9-1 after four. Domingo Santana and Enrique Hernandez each had 3 hits and a double in a losing effort.
Advanced A - Visalia 8 Lancaster 4
Thomas Shirley fanned a season-high 9 in 4 innings of work, but the bullpen surrendered 6 runs late as the JetHawks (24-18) fell to the Rawhide 8-4. Lancaster made 3 errors and managed just 4 hits in the loss. Brandon Meredith drove in all four Lancaster runs on a sacrifice fly and a 3-run home run. MP Cokinos doubled and drew a pair of walks raising his average on the year to .360.
Low A - Beloit 5 Quad Cities 3
Quad Cities (23-18) took a 3-0 lead into the 8th, but the Snappers got to the River Bandits bullpen for 5 runs as Quad Cities wound up on the losing end of a 5-3 affair. Vincent Velasquez tossed 5 shutout innings, but John Neely was unable to close out the game suffering his first blown save of the year. Carlos Correa singled and walked extending his hitting streak to 9 games.
Jarred Cosart cruised through 4 shutout innings, but couldn't get out of the 5th as the River Cats exploded for 6 runs en route to a 6-3 win. Cosart finished with 4 1/3 innings allowing 3 runs on 4 hits and 3 walks and threw 96 pitches for Oklahoma City (24-17). The loss was Cosart's first of the season. Brett Wallace accounted for all of the RedHawks offense going 2 for 4 with a double, and a three-run homer, his sixth. Fernando Martinez added 2 hits for Oklahoma City.
AA - Midland 12 Corpus Christi 4
Midland's Anthony Aliotti homered three times off of three different Hooks pitchers as Midland buried Corpus Christi (24-18) by a score of 12-4. Nick Tropeano (0-3, 3.50) was roughed up for 7 earned runs in 3 2/3 innings as Midland led 9-1 after four. Domingo Santana and Enrique Hernandez each had 3 hits and a double in a losing effort.
Advanced A - Visalia 8 Lancaster 4
Thomas Shirley fanned a season-high 9 in 4 innings of work, but the bullpen surrendered 6 runs late as the JetHawks (24-18) fell to the Rawhide 8-4. Lancaster made 3 errors and managed just 4 hits in the loss. Brandon Meredith drove in all four Lancaster runs on a sacrifice fly and a 3-run home run. MP Cokinos doubled and drew a pair of walks raising his average on the year to .360.
Low A - Beloit 5 Quad Cities 3
Quad Cities (23-18) took a 3-0 lead into the 8th, but the Snappers got to the River Bandits bullpen for 5 runs as Quad Cities wound up on the losing end of a 5-3 affair. Vincent Velasquez tossed 5 shutout innings, but John Neely was unable to close out the game suffering his first blown save of the year. Carlos Correa singled and walked extending his hitting streak to 9 games.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Down on the Farm - 5/17/13
AAA - Sacramento 4 Oklahoma City 2
Andrew Simunic and Che-Hsuan Lin each had 2 hits, a double and an rbi, but the rest of the RedHawks (24-16) squad managed just 3 hits as they came up short against Sacramento, 4-2. Jonathan Villar did record his 14th stolen base of the year, but Oklahoma City's 3-4-5 hitters - Brett Wallace, Brandon Laird, and Fernando Martinez - combined to go 0 for 12 with 3 strikeouts. Ross Seaton (0-4, 9.32) failed to retire a hitter in the 5th inning and was charged with all 4 runs in the loss. Both Kevin Chapman and Jason Stoffel tossed 2 scoreless innings in relief.
AA - Corpus Christi 1 Midland 0
Jake Buchanan's days in AA have to be numbered. The 23 year old former 8th round pick out of N.C. State tossed 5 more scoreless innings - his 5th straight scoreless appearance totaling 22 2/3 innings - lowering his ERA on the year to 0.93 and improving to 4-0. Buchanan has allowed just 3 walks and 28 hits in 48 1/3 innings on the season and opposing hitters are batting just .163 against him. In 30 appearances last year between AA and AAA, Buchanan managed just a 5.25 ERA and opponents hit .320. Josh Fields continued his successful rehab with another scoreless inning, and Pat Urckfitz earned his first save of the season by recording the final four outs. Max Stassi provided the offense with an rbi double, as the Hooks (24-17) escaped with a 1-0 win.
Advanced A - Lancaster 6 Visalia 4
The dynamic duo of Luis Cruz and Kyle Hallock didn't have a repeat of their last performance, but still pitched good enough to lead the JetHawks (24-17) to a 6-4 win. Cruz tossed 5 shutout innings allowing just two hits, but Hallock was roughed up in a 4-run 7th. Travis Ballew finished the game off with a scoreless 9th for his 7th save. MP Cokinos homered and drove in 2 while Delino DeShields Jr reached base four times (2 singles, 2 walks), drove in two runs, and stole two bases to lead the offense. Telvin Nash and Preston Tucker each added a pair of hits as well.
Low A - Beloit 3 Quad Cities 1
Teoscar Hernandez was 3 for 4 with a double, and Carlos Correa raised his average to .275 with 2 more hits and an rbi, but it wasn't enough as the River Bandits (23-17) were just 2 for 11 with runners in scoring position and fell to the Snappers, 3-1. Jordan Jankowski struck out a season high 7 in 4 innings of relief, but Brian Holmes allowed a pair of solo home runs in his 4 innings, and that was more the River Bandits offense could overcome.
Andrew Simunic and Che-Hsuan Lin each had 2 hits, a double and an rbi, but the rest of the RedHawks (24-16) squad managed just 3 hits as they came up short against Sacramento, 4-2. Jonathan Villar did record his 14th stolen base of the year, but Oklahoma City's 3-4-5 hitters - Brett Wallace, Brandon Laird, and Fernando Martinez - combined to go 0 for 12 with 3 strikeouts. Ross Seaton (0-4, 9.32) failed to retire a hitter in the 5th inning and was charged with all 4 runs in the loss. Both Kevin Chapman and Jason Stoffel tossed 2 scoreless innings in relief.
AA - Corpus Christi 1 Midland 0
Jake Buchanan's days in AA have to be numbered. The 23 year old former 8th round pick out of N.C. State tossed 5 more scoreless innings - his 5th straight scoreless appearance totaling 22 2/3 innings - lowering his ERA on the year to 0.93 and improving to 4-0. Buchanan has allowed just 3 walks and 28 hits in 48 1/3 innings on the season and opposing hitters are batting just .163 against him. In 30 appearances last year between AA and AAA, Buchanan managed just a 5.25 ERA and opponents hit .320. Josh Fields continued his successful rehab with another scoreless inning, and Pat Urckfitz earned his first save of the season by recording the final four outs. Max Stassi provided the offense with an rbi double, as the Hooks (24-17) escaped with a 1-0 win.
Advanced A - Lancaster 6 Visalia 4
The dynamic duo of Luis Cruz and Kyle Hallock didn't have a repeat of their last performance, but still pitched good enough to lead the JetHawks (24-17) to a 6-4 win. Cruz tossed 5 shutout innings allowing just two hits, but Hallock was roughed up in a 4-run 7th. Travis Ballew finished the game off with a scoreless 9th for his 7th save. MP Cokinos homered and drove in 2 while Delino DeShields Jr reached base four times (2 singles, 2 walks), drove in two runs, and stole two bases to lead the offense. Telvin Nash and Preston Tucker each added a pair of hits as well.
Low A - Beloit 3 Quad Cities 1
Teoscar Hernandez was 3 for 4 with a double, and Carlos Correa raised his average to .275 with 2 more hits and an rbi, but it wasn't enough as the River Bandits (23-17) were just 2 for 11 with runners in scoring position and fell to the Snappers, 3-1. Jordan Jankowski struck out a season high 7 in 4 innings of relief, but Brian Holmes allowed a pair of solo home runs in his 4 innings, and that was more the River Bandits offense could overcome.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Down on the Farm - 5/16/13
AAA - Oklahoma City 7 Sacramento 2
Andrew Simunic's bases loaded bloop double in the top of the 7th put the RedHawks (24-15) ahead for good as they rallied from a 2-1 deficit to defeat the River Cats 7-2. Brett Wallace added a pair of rbis, and Jonathan Villar and Austin Wates both added two hits as every RedHawk starter had a hit in the game. Relievers Alex Sogard, Josh Zeid, Rhiner Cruz and Eric Berger combined to throw 4 2/3 shutout innings to set up the late rally.
AA - San Antonio 6 Corpus Christi 2
Rene Garcia hit his 2nd home run of the season and Jiovanni Mier took another step closer to the Mendoza Line with a pair of doubles, but the Hooks (23-17) still fell short against the Missions, losing 6-2. Ruben Alaniz (0-5, 5.45) pitched well allowing just 2 runs in 4 2/3 innings while fanning 5, but the offense just couldn't get things going. Josh Fields made his first rehab appearance for Corpus Christi after appearing in two games for Quad Cities and threw another scoreless inning. Fields has now tossed 5 scoreless innings during his rehab.
Advanced A - Visalia 6 Lancaster 5
The Rawhide scored twice in the bottom of the 7th against Tyson Perez (1-2, 6.62) and edged out the JetHawks (23-17) in a back-and-forth affair, 6-5. Matt Duffy led the JetHawks offense with 3 hits and 3 rbi, and Joe Sclafani, Andrew Aplin and Tyler Heineman all had multi-hit games for Lancaster. Aplin, the JetHawks starting centerfielder, also picked up a pair of outfield assists. Theron Geith tossed two scoreless innings in relief to lower his ERA on the year to 1.29. After allowing two runs in his first appearance of the season, Geith has rattled off 11 straight scoreless appearances. Delino DeShields Jr went 0 for 5 and struck out 4 times.
Low A - Quad Cities 3 Wisconsin 1
Colton Cain worked 4 1/3 solid innings and Mike Hauschild tossed 3 2/3 scoreless innings of relief as the River Bandits (23-16) defeated the Timber Rattlers 3-1. The Bandits pushed 3 runs across in the 5th thanks to an error, a Carlos Correa rbi groundout and a Miles Hamblin single, and that was all the offense Quad Cities would need. Correa also added a single of his own to extend his hitting streak to 7 games and Ariel Ovando added a pair of hits to lead the offense. John Neely pitched a scoreless 9th for his 7th save.
Andrew Simunic's bases loaded bloop double in the top of the 7th put the RedHawks (24-15) ahead for good as they rallied from a 2-1 deficit to defeat the River Cats 7-2. Brett Wallace added a pair of rbis, and Jonathan Villar and Austin Wates both added two hits as every RedHawk starter had a hit in the game. Relievers Alex Sogard, Josh Zeid, Rhiner Cruz and Eric Berger combined to throw 4 2/3 shutout innings to set up the late rally.
AA - San Antonio 6 Corpus Christi 2
Rene Garcia hit his 2nd home run of the season and Jiovanni Mier took another step closer to the Mendoza Line with a pair of doubles, but the Hooks (23-17) still fell short against the Missions, losing 6-2. Ruben Alaniz (0-5, 5.45) pitched well allowing just 2 runs in 4 2/3 innings while fanning 5, but the offense just couldn't get things going. Josh Fields made his first rehab appearance for Corpus Christi after appearing in two games for Quad Cities and threw another scoreless inning. Fields has now tossed 5 scoreless innings during his rehab.
Advanced A - Visalia 6 Lancaster 5
The Rawhide scored twice in the bottom of the 7th against Tyson Perez (1-2, 6.62) and edged out the JetHawks (23-17) in a back-and-forth affair, 6-5. Matt Duffy led the JetHawks offense with 3 hits and 3 rbi, and Joe Sclafani, Andrew Aplin and Tyler Heineman all had multi-hit games for Lancaster. Aplin, the JetHawks starting centerfielder, also picked up a pair of outfield assists. Theron Geith tossed two scoreless innings in relief to lower his ERA on the year to 1.29. After allowing two runs in his first appearance of the season, Geith has rattled off 11 straight scoreless appearances. Delino DeShields Jr went 0 for 5 and struck out 4 times.
Low A - Quad Cities 3 Wisconsin 1
Colton Cain worked 4 1/3 solid innings and Mike Hauschild tossed 3 2/3 scoreless innings of relief as the River Bandits (23-16) defeated the Timber Rattlers 3-1. The Bandits pushed 3 runs across in the 5th thanks to an error, a Carlos Correa rbi groundout and a Miles Hamblin single, and that was all the offense Quad Cities would need. Correa also added a single of his own to extend his hitting streak to 7 games and Ariel Ovando added a pair of hits to lead the offense. John Neely pitched a scoreless 9th for his 7th save.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Down on the Farm - 5/15/13
AA - Corpus Christi 10 San Antonio 8
David Martinez wasn't at his best allowing three runs in four innings of relief, but the offense made sure it was good enough to give him his sixth win of the year. Jonathan Meyer homered and drove in four runs, and both Ben Orloff and Rene Garcia drove home a pair as the Hooks (23-16) had 15 hits in a 10-8 win. Mike Foltynewicz started and lasted just 4 innings allowing 2 earned runs while walking three and fanning four.
Advanced A - Visalia 5 Lancaster 2
Lancaster (23-16) managed just 5 hits and couldn't overcome an early 4-0 deficit in what ended up being a 5-2 loss. Telvin Nash was one of the few bright spots on offense doubling and drawing two walks in four trips. Chris Devenski started the game for the JetHawks and allowed 4 runs in 4 innings to fall to 3-2 on the year.
Low A - Quad Cities 9 Wisconsin 4
The top three hitters in the River Bandits lineup (Teoscar Hernandez, Carlos Correa and Miles Hamblin) combined to go 9 for 12 with 5 runs, 5 rbis, 4 walks and 0 strikeouts as Quad Cities (22-16) defeated the Timber Rattlers 9-4. Correa finished the game 3 for 5 and has his average all the way back up to .266 thanks to a 6-game hitting streak. The River Bandits drew 10 walks and had 14 hits and overcame the loss of Lance McCullers Jr who left the game with tightness in his hip after 1 inning. Michael Dimock threw two scoreless innings in which he fanned 5 to improve to 5-0 on the year and Daniel Minor tossed 4 scoreless innings to earn his first save.
David Martinez wasn't at his best allowing three runs in four innings of relief, but the offense made sure it was good enough to give him his sixth win of the year. Jonathan Meyer homered and drove in four runs, and both Ben Orloff and Rene Garcia drove home a pair as the Hooks (23-16) had 15 hits in a 10-8 win. Mike Foltynewicz started and lasted just 4 innings allowing 2 earned runs while walking three and fanning four.
Advanced A - Visalia 5 Lancaster 2
Lancaster (23-16) managed just 5 hits and couldn't overcome an early 4-0 deficit in what ended up being a 5-2 loss. Telvin Nash was one of the few bright spots on offense doubling and drawing two walks in four trips. Chris Devenski started the game for the JetHawks and allowed 4 runs in 4 innings to fall to 3-2 on the year.
Low A - Quad Cities 9 Wisconsin 4
The top three hitters in the River Bandits lineup (Teoscar Hernandez, Carlos Correa and Miles Hamblin) combined to go 9 for 12 with 5 runs, 5 rbis, 4 walks and 0 strikeouts as Quad Cities (22-16) defeated the Timber Rattlers 9-4. Correa finished the game 3 for 5 and has his average all the way back up to .266 thanks to a 6-game hitting streak. The River Bandits drew 10 walks and had 14 hits and overcame the loss of Lance McCullers Jr who left the game with tightness in his hip after 1 inning. Michael Dimock threw two scoreless innings in which he fanned 5 to improve to 5-0 on the year and Daniel Minor tossed 4 scoreless innings to earn his first save.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Down on the Farm - 5/14/13
AAA - Oklahoma City 3 Salt Lake 2
Austin Wates' 2-out bases loaded single drove home the winning run in the bottom of the 9th as the RedHawks (23-15) defeated the Bees, 3-2. Asher Wojciechowski was sharp once again going 5 2/3 innings in his third start for the RedHawks and allowing just 1 run. In 15 2/3 innings in AAA, Wojo has only allowed 2 runs. Che-Hsuan Lin added 2 hits for the RedHawks.
AA - San Antonio 11 Corpus Christi 5
The Missions scored 8 times in the first three innings and that was too much for the Hooks (22-16) to overcome as they fell to San Antonio 11-5. Bobby Doran (5-1) suffered his first loss of the season after allowing 6 runs in the first 2 1/3 innings. George Springer was 3 for 5, while Erik Castro and Michael Burgess each had 2 hits to lead the offense. Every Hook starter had at least one hit, but Corpus Christi was just 3 for 13 with runners in scoring position.
Low A - Wisconsin 9 Quad Cities 7
The River Bandits (21-16) bullpen couldn't hold a 7-4 lead as they dropped a close one to the Timber Rattlers 9-7. Brian Blasik was 3 for 4 with a double and a steal, and Carlos Correa had 2 more hits to extend his hitting streak to 5 games and scored 3 times, but it wasn't enough. Jamaine Cotton allowed 2 earned runs in 5 innings in his first start of the year, and Jesse Wierzbicki and Terrell Joyce each had a pair of rbis.
Austin Wates' 2-out bases loaded single drove home the winning run in the bottom of the 9th as the RedHawks (23-15) defeated the Bees, 3-2. Asher Wojciechowski was sharp once again going 5 2/3 innings in his third start for the RedHawks and allowing just 1 run. In 15 2/3 innings in AAA, Wojo has only allowed 2 runs. Che-Hsuan Lin added 2 hits for the RedHawks.
AA - San Antonio 11 Corpus Christi 5
The Missions scored 8 times in the first three innings and that was too much for the Hooks (22-16) to overcome as they fell to San Antonio 11-5. Bobby Doran (5-1) suffered his first loss of the season after allowing 6 runs in the first 2 1/3 innings. George Springer was 3 for 5, while Erik Castro and Michael Burgess each had 2 hits to lead the offense. Every Hook starter had at least one hit, but Corpus Christi was just 3 for 13 with runners in scoring position.
Low A - Wisconsin 9 Quad Cities 7
The River Bandits (21-16) bullpen couldn't hold a 7-4 lead as they dropped a close one to the Timber Rattlers 9-7. Brian Blasik was 3 for 4 with a double and a steal, and Carlos Correa had 2 more hits to extend his hitting streak to 5 games and scored 3 times, but it wasn't enough. Jamaine Cotton allowed 2 earned runs in 5 innings in his first start of the year, and Jesse Wierzbicki and Terrell Joyce each had a pair of rbis.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Down on the Farm - 5/13/13
AAA - Salt Lake 3 Oklahoma City 2
Brad Peacock fanned 9 hitters in 5 innings of work, and Jonathan Villar missed the cycle by a home run, but the RedHawks (22-15) fell to the Bees, 3-2. Brett Wallace was 2 for 5 and drove in both RedHawk runs to lead the offense, but it wasn't enough to back Peacock who lost despite only allowing 2 runs. Peacock, making his second start since his demotion, needed 99 pitches to get through 5 innings.
AA - Corpus Christi 13 San Antonio 3
Michael Burgess entered yesterday's game hitting .174 with 8 runs batted in in 29 games. When the dust finally cleared, he'd doubled his rbi total on the year going 3 for 5 with a double and a pair of home runs, and 8 more runs batted in as Corpus Christi (22-15) routed the Missions 13-3. George Springer added home run number 13 on the year, and Jonathan Meyer was 4 for 5 with 4 runs scored an a home run of his home to lead the 15-hit attack for the Hooks. On the mound, Jake Buchanan (3-0) threw 4 scoreless innings in relief allowing just 1 hit and lowering his ERA on the year to 1.04 in 43 1/3 innings. He's walked just 2 hitters this season.
Advanced A - Lancaster 6 Stockton 3
The JetHawks (23-15) rode a 6 run 4th to a 6-3 win over the Ports behind the bat of Brandon Meredith and the pitching of Blair Walters. Meredith hit his first home run of the season and drove in a pair, and Walters didn't allow an earned run in 4 innings of work to lead the way for Lancaster. Delino DeShields Jr. went 2 for 4, but was caught stealing for the 7th time this year when he was picked off of first base by Deyvi Jimenez. DeShields is just 5 for 12 stealing bases this year after stealing 101 bases in 135 games last year. Travis Ballew earned his 6th save of the season by getting the final four outs.
Low A - Quad Cities 8 Peoria 0
Big innings were the theme yesterday as the River Bandits (21-15) scored 8 times in the 4th en route to an 8-0 win over the Chiefs. Jordan Jankowski (2-0, 2.87) threw 5 shutout innings and was followed by another solid rehab appearance from Josh Fields who threw 2 scoreless innings of his own. Rio Ruiz went 3 for 4 with a double, and Carlos Correa went 2 for 4 to raise his average to .238, while Austin Elkins and Jobduan Morales each drove in a pair of runs to lead the offense.
Brad Peacock fanned 9 hitters in 5 innings of work, and Jonathan Villar missed the cycle by a home run, but the RedHawks (22-15) fell to the Bees, 3-2. Brett Wallace was 2 for 5 and drove in both RedHawk runs to lead the offense, but it wasn't enough to back Peacock who lost despite only allowing 2 runs. Peacock, making his second start since his demotion, needed 99 pitches to get through 5 innings.
AA - Corpus Christi 13 San Antonio 3
Michael Burgess entered yesterday's game hitting .174 with 8 runs batted in in 29 games. When the dust finally cleared, he'd doubled his rbi total on the year going 3 for 5 with a double and a pair of home runs, and 8 more runs batted in as Corpus Christi (22-15) routed the Missions 13-3. George Springer added home run number 13 on the year, and Jonathan Meyer was 4 for 5 with 4 runs scored an a home run of his home to lead the 15-hit attack for the Hooks. On the mound, Jake Buchanan (3-0) threw 4 scoreless innings in relief allowing just 1 hit and lowering his ERA on the year to 1.04 in 43 1/3 innings. He's walked just 2 hitters this season.
Advanced A - Lancaster 6 Stockton 3
The JetHawks (23-15) rode a 6 run 4th to a 6-3 win over the Ports behind the bat of Brandon Meredith and the pitching of Blair Walters. Meredith hit his first home run of the season and drove in a pair, and Walters didn't allow an earned run in 4 innings of work to lead the way for Lancaster. Delino DeShields Jr. went 2 for 4, but was caught stealing for the 7th time this year when he was picked off of first base by Deyvi Jimenez. DeShields is just 5 for 12 stealing bases this year after stealing 101 bases in 135 games last year. Travis Ballew earned his 6th save of the season by getting the final four outs.
Low A - Quad Cities 8 Peoria 0
Big innings were the theme yesterday as the River Bandits (21-15) scored 8 times in the 4th en route to an 8-0 win over the Chiefs. Jordan Jankowski (2-0, 2.87) threw 5 shutout innings and was followed by another solid rehab appearance from Josh Fields who threw 2 scoreless innings of his own. Rio Ruiz went 3 for 4 with a double, and Carlos Correa went 2 for 4 to raise his average to .238, while Austin Elkins and Jobduan Morales each drove in a pair of runs to lead the offense.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Down on the Farm - 5/11/13
AAA - Salt Lake 6 Oklahoma City 4
The RedHawks (22-13) suffered a rare loss when their 9th inning rally came up short against the Bees. Trailing 6-1 entering the final frame, Che-Hsuan Lin clubbed a 3-run homer, his first of the year, and the RedHawks loaded the bases with two outs before Mitch Stetter got Brandon Laird to fly out to right to end the game. Lin drove in all 4 of the RedHawks runs and Austin Wates had 3 hits to pace OKC's 11-hit attack. Ross Seaton fell to 0-3 on the year while Eric Berger tossed 2 scoreless innings in relief.
AA - Corpus Christi 9 Frisco 3
David Martinez improved to 5-0 on the season as the Hooks (21-14) defeated the RoughRiders 9-3. Martinez tied a season-high by allowing 2 runs raising his ERA to a measly 1.25. Mike Foltynewicz followed Martinez with 4 solid innings allowing just an unearned run to earn the save. Folty has yet to allow an earned run in 9 innings of work since his promotion to AA. George Springer hit home run number 12 and Enrique Hernandez added a 2-run shot to pace the offense. Jonathan Meyer and Erik Castro each added a pair of rbis.
Advanced A - Lancaster 10 Stockton 6
The JetHawks (21-15) rallied back from a 6-0 deficit and used a 7-run 8th inning to propel them to a 10-6 win over the Ports. The JetHawks scored a pair of runs on wild pitches, then tied the game on a bases loaded walk to Tyler Heineman. Matt Duffy followed that with the big blow, a grand slam, to put the JetHawks up for good. David Rollins (3-3, 3.99) tossed 4 shutout innings in relief allowing just 1 hit and fanning 4 to earn the win.
Low A - Peoria 6 Quad Cities 3 (Game 1)
Carlos Correa reached base 3 times, but it wasn't enough as the River Bandits (19-14) lost Game 1 of their doubleheader with Chiefs 6-3. Rio Ruiz was 2 for 2 with a walk and Jobduan Morales added a pair of hits as well to pace the offense. Michael Dimock pitched well in relief allowing just one run on one hit in 3 innings of work. Daniel Minor (2-1, 4.80) started and took the loss.
Quad Cities 3 Peoria 2 (Game 2)
Terrell Joyce delivered a 2-out walkoff single to score Jordan Scott and Quad Cities (20-14) was able to salvage a split of their doubleheader with the Chiefs. The Bandits came one out away from winning in the top half of the 7th, but Mitchell Lambson surrendered a 2-out solo home run to Jacob Wilson. Lance McCullers remains winless on the year despite allowing just 1 run in 5 solid innings of work. McCullers' ERA on the year is 1.71. Ariel Ovando had a pair of rbis while Joyce and Austin Elkins combined for 4 of Quad Cities' 6 hits. Carlos Correa started at DH and was 1 for 3 with a walk to raise his average on the year up to .224.
The RedHawks (22-13) suffered a rare loss when their 9th inning rally came up short against the Bees. Trailing 6-1 entering the final frame, Che-Hsuan Lin clubbed a 3-run homer, his first of the year, and the RedHawks loaded the bases with two outs before Mitch Stetter got Brandon Laird to fly out to right to end the game. Lin drove in all 4 of the RedHawks runs and Austin Wates had 3 hits to pace OKC's 11-hit attack. Ross Seaton fell to 0-3 on the year while Eric Berger tossed 2 scoreless innings in relief.
AA - Corpus Christi 9 Frisco 3
David Martinez improved to 5-0 on the season as the Hooks (21-14) defeated the RoughRiders 9-3. Martinez tied a season-high by allowing 2 runs raising his ERA to a measly 1.25. Mike Foltynewicz followed Martinez with 4 solid innings allowing just an unearned run to earn the save. Folty has yet to allow an earned run in 9 innings of work since his promotion to AA. George Springer hit home run number 12 and Enrique Hernandez added a 2-run shot to pace the offense. Jonathan Meyer and Erik Castro each added a pair of rbis.
Advanced A - Lancaster 10 Stockton 6
The JetHawks (21-15) rallied back from a 6-0 deficit and used a 7-run 8th inning to propel them to a 10-6 win over the Ports. The JetHawks scored a pair of runs on wild pitches, then tied the game on a bases loaded walk to Tyler Heineman. Matt Duffy followed that with the big blow, a grand slam, to put the JetHawks up for good. David Rollins (3-3, 3.99) tossed 4 shutout innings in relief allowing just 1 hit and fanning 4 to earn the win.
Low A - Peoria 6 Quad Cities 3 (Game 1)
Carlos Correa reached base 3 times, but it wasn't enough as the River Bandits (19-14) lost Game 1 of their doubleheader with Chiefs 6-3. Rio Ruiz was 2 for 2 with a walk and Jobduan Morales added a pair of hits as well to pace the offense. Michael Dimock pitched well in relief allowing just one run on one hit in 3 innings of work. Daniel Minor (2-1, 4.80) started and took the loss.
Quad Cities 3 Peoria 2 (Game 2)
Terrell Joyce delivered a 2-out walkoff single to score Jordan Scott and Quad Cities (20-14) was able to salvage a split of their doubleheader with the Chiefs. The Bandits came one out away from winning in the top half of the 7th, but Mitchell Lambson surrendered a 2-out solo home run to Jacob Wilson. Lance McCullers remains winless on the year despite allowing just 1 run in 5 solid innings of work. McCullers' ERA on the year is 1.71. Ariel Ovando had a pair of rbis while Joyce and Austin Elkins combined for 4 of Quad Cities' 6 hits. Carlos Correa started at DH and was 1 for 3 with a walk to raise his average on the year up to .224.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Down on the Farm - 4/30/13
AAA - Oklahoma City 4 Nashville 2
Jarred Cosart pitched 5 1/3 solid innings and earned his 3rd win of the year as the RedHawks (15-10) defeated the Sounds 4-2. Cosart struck out 6 and allowed just 1 run lowering his ERA to 2.63 on the year. Marc Krauss led the offense with his 6th home run and 25th rbi of the season. Josh Zeid earned his second save of the season and with 2 strikeouts, he now has 15 in 10 1/3 innings.
AA - Corpus Christi 1 Midland 0
Rene Garcia drove in Erik Castro in the third inning for the game's only run as the Hooks (14-11) defeated the RockHounds 1-0. Jake Buchanan, Carlos Quevedo and Alex Sogard combined on a 6 hitter as all three continued their impressive seasons on the mound (Buchanan 1.47, Quevedo 1.62, Sogard 0.00 in 8 1/3 innings). Ben Orloff had 2 of Corpus Christi's 5 hits.
Advanced A - Inland Empire 3 Lancaster 2
Preston Tucker's 2-run double gave the JetHawks (14-10) a short lived 2-0 lead, but it was erased a half inning later as Lancaster fell 3-2 to the 66ers. Nolan Fontana stayed hot with 2 more hits including his 7th double of the season, but Matt Duffy saw his 15 game hitting streak draw to a close with an 0 for 4 night. Luis Cruz started and threw 5 scoreless innings while fanning 5.
Low A - Quad Cities 17 Great Lakes 6
Jobduan Morales hit a Grand Slam and drove in 5 runs, Roberto Pena homered and drove in 4, and Jesse Wierzbicki had 3 hits as Quad Cities (15-8) erupted for 17 runs on 15 hits in a blowout win. Carlos Correa added two hits and a walk and scored three times, and Teoscar Hernandez scored three runs of his own, as pretty much everyone on the River Bandits roster enjoyed a big night offensively. Michael Dimock pitched just 1/3 of an inning in relief, but that was enough to earn his third win of the year.
Jarred Cosart pitched 5 1/3 solid innings and earned his 3rd win of the year as the RedHawks (15-10) defeated the Sounds 4-2. Cosart struck out 6 and allowed just 1 run lowering his ERA to 2.63 on the year. Marc Krauss led the offense with his 6th home run and 25th rbi of the season. Josh Zeid earned his second save of the season and with 2 strikeouts, he now has 15 in 10 1/3 innings.
AA - Corpus Christi 1 Midland 0
Rene Garcia drove in Erik Castro in the third inning for the game's only run as the Hooks (14-11) defeated the RockHounds 1-0. Jake Buchanan, Carlos Quevedo and Alex Sogard combined on a 6 hitter as all three continued their impressive seasons on the mound (Buchanan 1.47, Quevedo 1.62, Sogard 0.00 in 8 1/3 innings). Ben Orloff had 2 of Corpus Christi's 5 hits.
Advanced A - Inland Empire 3 Lancaster 2
Preston Tucker's 2-run double gave the JetHawks (14-10) a short lived 2-0 lead, but it was erased a half inning later as Lancaster fell 3-2 to the 66ers. Nolan Fontana stayed hot with 2 more hits including his 7th double of the season, but Matt Duffy saw his 15 game hitting streak draw to a close with an 0 for 4 night. Luis Cruz started and threw 5 scoreless innings while fanning 5.
Low A - Quad Cities 17 Great Lakes 6
Jobduan Morales hit a Grand Slam and drove in 5 runs, Roberto Pena homered and drove in 4, and Jesse Wierzbicki had 3 hits as Quad Cities (15-8) erupted for 17 runs on 15 hits in a blowout win. Carlos Correa added two hits and a walk and scored three times, and Teoscar Hernandez scored three runs of his own, as pretty much everyone on the River Bandits roster enjoyed a big night offensively. Michael Dimock pitched just 1/3 of an inning in relief, but that was enough to earn his third win of the year.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Down on the Farm - 4/28/13
AAA - Oklahoma City 5 New Orleans 3
Making his first appearance since his Major League debut last weekend with the Astros, Brett Oberholtzer earned his first win of the year going 5 innings and holding the Zephyrs to 2 runs on 6 hits. The bullpen took it from there as Kevin Chapman, Josh Zeid and Jose Valdez carried the RedHawks (13-10) through the final four innings and they held on for a 5-3 win. Valdez earned the save giving him an organization-high 6 so far in 2013. Jonathan Villar had 2 hits for the 8th time in 9 games and added his first home run of the season while Marc Krauss added rbi number 23 to lead the offense.
AA - Frisco 4 Corpus Christi 3
Asher Wojciechowski proved he's human after surrendering a 7th inning Grand Slam and the Hooks (13-10) fell 4-3 to the RoughRiders. Wojciechowski had allowed just 2 runs all year prior that swing of the bat. David Martinez started the game for the Hooks and didn't allow a run in 5 shutout innings. The 25 year old Venezuelan's ERA is now at 1.19 on the year. George Springer led the Hooks offense with a pair of doubles as he raised his average to .306.
Advanced A - Inland Empire 12 Lancaster 7
The JetHawks (14-9) saw an early 4-0 lead evaporate in a hurry as the 66ers scored 12 times between the 4th and 7th innings. Matt Duffy continues to be a bright spot though as the third base prospect extended his hitting streak to 15 games. Duffy's only gone hitless in a game once this season. Andrew Aplin slugged a 3rd inning Grand Slam for the JetHawks and drove in 5. Zach Johnson added a pair of hits and his 10th double of the season.
Low A - Great Lakes 10 Quad Cities 6
Colton Cain was roughed up for 4 runs on 10 hits in 3 1/3 innings as the River Bandits (13-8) fell to the Loons 10-6. Austin Elkins and Miles Hamblin each had two hits for the Bandits as every starter with the exception of Carlos Correa had at least one hit in the loss. Correa did walk and get hit by two pitches in 5 trips though, scoring a pair of runs. The 2012 first overall pick is hitting just .200 on the year.
Making his first appearance since his Major League debut last weekend with the Astros, Brett Oberholtzer earned his first win of the year going 5 innings and holding the Zephyrs to 2 runs on 6 hits. The bullpen took it from there as Kevin Chapman, Josh Zeid and Jose Valdez carried the RedHawks (13-10) through the final four innings and they held on for a 5-3 win. Valdez earned the save giving him an organization-high 6 so far in 2013. Jonathan Villar had 2 hits for the 8th time in 9 games and added his first home run of the season while Marc Krauss added rbi number 23 to lead the offense.
AA - Frisco 4 Corpus Christi 3
Asher Wojciechowski proved he's human after surrendering a 7th inning Grand Slam and the Hooks (13-10) fell 4-3 to the RoughRiders. Wojciechowski had allowed just 2 runs all year prior that swing of the bat. David Martinez started the game for the Hooks and didn't allow a run in 5 shutout innings. The 25 year old Venezuelan's ERA is now at 1.19 on the year. George Springer led the Hooks offense with a pair of doubles as he raised his average to .306.
Advanced A - Inland Empire 12 Lancaster 7
The JetHawks (14-9) saw an early 4-0 lead evaporate in a hurry as the 66ers scored 12 times between the 4th and 7th innings. Matt Duffy continues to be a bright spot though as the third base prospect extended his hitting streak to 15 games. Duffy's only gone hitless in a game once this season. Andrew Aplin slugged a 3rd inning Grand Slam for the JetHawks and drove in 5. Zach Johnson added a pair of hits and his 10th double of the season.
Low A - Great Lakes 10 Quad Cities 6
Colton Cain was roughed up for 4 runs on 10 hits in 3 1/3 innings as the River Bandits (13-8) fell to the Loons 10-6. Austin Elkins and Miles Hamblin each had two hits for the Bandits as every starter with the exception of Carlos Correa had at least one hit in the loss. Correa did walk and get hit by two pitches in 5 trips though, scoring a pair of runs. The 2012 first overall pick is hitting just .200 on the year.
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