Minor League Recaps

Wednesday's Games

Tri-City over Connecticut 8-4
Brian Holmes went to 7-2 on the season as he allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits over five innings. Jeremiah Meiners allowed another two runs (one earned) in his inning of work before giving way to John Neely for a three-inning save in which he allowed no hits, walked one and struck out six. For Jean Batista, it was the best of times and it was the worst of times as he went four-for-four with a double, stolen base and two runs scored at the plate, but committed three errors in the field. In all, Tri-City banged out 16 hits with Joe Sclafani, Tyler Heineman, M.P. Cokinos and Jesse Wierzbicki each getting two, including doubles from Sclafani, Heineman, Cokinos and Batista, a home run and two RBIs from Emilio King and two RBIs and a stolen base from Jarrod McKinney. The win tied the team record for wins at 50 with several games left to play in the regular season.

Hickory over Lexinton 5-3
Luis Cruz got the loss going to 9-8 as he allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and six walks over six innings with six strikeouts. Evan Grills allowed another two runs in his two innings. Gabriel Garcia pitched one scoreless frame. The Legends fell behind in the third inning and never caught up to Hickory. Chan Moon and Chris Epps each hit a solo home run; Ruben Sosa was three-for-four; Jobduan Morales was two-for-four; and Justin Gominsky was two-for-three with a walk, two stolen bases and a run scored.

Inland Empire over Lancaster 7-1
Blair Walters struggled early, allowing six runs on seven hits in only three innings pitched. Brad Dydalewicz allowed an additional run in his three and a third innings of work. Jose Trinidad brought up the rear allowing only one hit over one and two-thirds. Domingo Santana had a big night, going three-for-four with an RBI. Jio Mier and Carlos Perez were each two-for-four. Delino DeShields stole his 98th bag of the season.

Frisco over Corpus Christi 3-0
Rob Rasmussen gave up three runs on five hits over five and a third and was charged with his fourth loss for the Hooks. Arcenio Leon and Josh Zeid combined for two and two-thirds frames of scoreless relief. Corpus Christi was held to four hits and no walks with Robbie Grossman getting two of them, including a double.

Oklahoma City over Albuquerque 11-0
Edgar Gonzalez got the start and pitched a very strong seven innings with four hits, no walks and six strikeouts to earn the win. Enerio del Rosario and Garrett Mock each pitched a scoreless frame to keep the shutout in place. The Redhawks also banged out 16 hits. Angel Sanchez, three-for-four with a three-run home run, and Matt Dominguez, three-for-five with a double and two runs scored, had particularly strong nights. Mike Hessman was two-for-four with a double and his 33rd home run of the season; and J.D. Martinez was two-for-five with a double, two RBIs and a run scored. Jordan Schafer was two-for-four and stole a base in his latest rehab start.

Player of the Day: I've got to go with Angel Sanchez and his three-for-four night, including a three-run home run.

Pitcher of the Day: This one is easy. Seven shutout innings from Edgar Gonzalez earns him the honors.