Astros Minor League Recaps

Saturday's Games

Greeneville Astros 0, Bluefield Blue Jays 5
Greeneville was shutout for the second time in their first three games on Saturday. Starting pitcher Jandel Gustave (0-1) took the loss after going five innings and allowing two runs (1 ER) on five hits while striking out five. Ryan Connolly, who followed Gustave for one inning, allowed another three runs on three hits and struck out one. At the plate, the Astros had two hits, both singles, Bobby Borchering in the first and Juan Santana in the fifth.

GCL Astros 8, GCL Braves 0
The GCL Astros bounced back in the second game of the season with a three-hit shutout. Agapito Barrios (1-0) picked up his first win after giving up all three hits and a walk while striking out two over the first five innings. Luis Reynoso went two-for-two with pair of runs scored, a triple, RBI and two walks. Luis De La Rosa hit two-for-three, scored a run, doubled and collected two RBI.

DSL Royals 3, DSL Astros 8 
The DSL Astros didn’t score first, but once they got on the board Saturday they never stopped, earning the win. Jean Estrella (3X5), Luis Payano (2X5 2R 2B HR 4RBI SO) and Marlon Avea (2X2 2B) all had multi-hit games. Payano hit a two-run homer in the fifth to start off the scoring for his team and finished with four RBI. Harold Arauz pitched the first four innings, allowing all three runs (2 ER) on five hits as he struck out two. Gerardo Juarez (1-1) picked up his first win, after entering for the next four, allowing two hits and striking out three.

Tri-City Valley Cats 6, Lowell Spinners 3
The Valley Cats struck first and struck often in this game and emerged with the win. Kevin Comer (2-0) earned his second win after throwing the first five innings, giving up one run on five hits and striking out a pair. Chia-Jen Lo tallied his third save of the season after working the ninth, giving up a hit and striking out two. Chan Moon hit two-for-three with three RBI, a walk and a strikeout and Conrad Gregor hit a solo shot to lead off the fifth inning. Gregor finished at one-for-five with a strikeout.

Kane County Cougars 5, Quad Cities River Bandits 6 (11)
Quad Cities fell behind five runs in this one, but managed to come back and win it in extras. The River Bandits hit 15 times for the second night in a row and Ruben Sosa (4X5 R) and Carlos Correa (4X6 R 3B SO) combined for more than half of them. Austin Elkins (1X5 R HR 2RBI SO) hit a two run blast in the seventh to start off the comeback. Gera Sanchez (3-1) picked up his third win after closing the game out. Sanchez (1.1 IP 3SO) combined with Juri Perez (2.2 IP 3BB 4SO) for the last four innings and together they kept them hitless. Colton Cain had the start and retired the first seven in order, finishing with two runs on two hits, a pair of walks and four strikeouts.

Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 2, Lancaster JetHawks 4
The JetHawks had three runs on the board and five innings tucked away before they gave up a run; solid pitching helped insure the win. Aaron West recorded the win after (4-4) taking the hill for the first five and allowing just two hits and a walk while striking out seven. Travis Ballew earned his 11th save after working the ninth. Ballew walked the first batter he faced then threw a wild pitch, but settled down to strike the next three out in order. At the dish, Matt Duffy was three-for-three with a run scored and a triple. Telvin Nash homered to lead off the fourth inning and closed out his day one-for-three with a walk.

Corpus Christi Hooks 5, Frisco Rough Riders 1
The Hooks scored five runs for the second night in a row and this time it earned them a decisive win. Four of their runs came by way of the longball. Michael Burgess (1X5 R HR RBI SO) hit a solo shot in the fourth inning and Jonathan Meyer (2X5 R HR 3RBO SO) followed in the fifth frame with a three-run bomb. Ruben Alaniz, the fourth pitcher for Corpus, tallied the win and was the only pitcher to allow a run. Alaniz worked the sixth and seventh, allowed one run on three hits and struck out one. Here’s a look at the rest of the pitchers for Corpus Christi on Saturday:

Omaha Storm Chasers 2, Oklahoma City RedHawks 11

The RedHawks collected 17 hits in their win at home on Saturday. They also hit seven doubles as a team and Jimmy Paredes had three of them. Jake “The Lumberjack” Elmore and Jonathan Singleton both hit two-run taters in the game and everyone recorded at least a hit at the plate. The win went to Brett Oberholtzer (5-6), who pitched the first seven and two thirds, allowing both runs (1 ER) on seven hits and a walk as he K-ed four. Here is a look at the box, enjoy it:

Player of the Day: Jimmy Paredes wins it, hands down, today. Three doubles is insane. Great game.

Pitcher of the Day: The GCL Astros Saturday pitching crew takes the honors today. Those guys three-hit shutout their opponents for a big win in their second game of the season.