Astros Minor League Recaps

Results for Sunday, August 28, 2016

Sacramento 8, Fresno 6

W- Matt Reynolds (1-0)
L- Aaron West (0-2, 5-4 season)
S- Jean Machi (12)

Fresno home runs: Max Stassi (7, 3-run in 2nd)

The Grizzlies coughed up a 6-1 lead in their final home game of the season.

Max Stassi opened up the scoring with his 3-run home run in the 2nd inning. Fresno scored their other 3 runs in the 4th inning on a pair of RBI singles from Alejandro Garcia and Stassi, and Andrew Aplin scored on a wild pitch. Danny Worth went 3-4 with 2 doubles and 2 runs scored, and Garcia (RBI, 2 R) and Stassi (HR, 4 RBI) had 2 hits apiece.

Keegan Yuhl went 5.1 innings and allowed 6 runs (1 inherited runner charged to him) on 9 hits (2-runs and a solo homer) and struck out 8. Aaron West got the final two outs of the 6th via strikeout, but he allowed 2 runs, one of which was charged to Yuhl and allowed Sacramento to take the lead, on 2 hits and walked 1. Brendan McCurry allowed 2 hits in a scoreless 7th, Kevin Chapman came on for the 8th and an error resulted in an unearned run. He allowed a hit and walked 2 in the inning. James Hoyt walked 1 and struck out 1 in a scoreless 9th.

The Grizzlies will close out the 2016 season with a roadtrip. Brady Rodgers will start the first of a 4-game series in Tacoma at 7:05 Pacific.

Corpus Christi 6, San Antonio 0

W- Dean Deetz (1-0, 7-5 season)
L- Daniel McCutchen (1-1)

CC home runs: J.D. Davis (21, solo in 2nd), Chase McDonald (17, solo in 5th)

Dean Deetz emerged victorious in his Texas League debut, joining forces with Ryan Deemes and Kevin Comer to toss a shutout.

Deetz allowed 6 hits and struck out 9 in 6 innings of work. Deemes allowed 2 hits and struck out 2 in 2 scoreless, and Comer allowed a hit, walked 1, and struck out 1 in the 9th.

J.D. Davis led off the bottom of the 2nd with a home run that put Corpus on the board first. Chase McDonald also led off an inning with a home run; he launched his in the 5th. An error in the 6th allowed Davis and Nick Tanielu to score. Drew Ferguson, who reached on the play (which was scored a fielder's choice) and advanced to 2nd on the error, came around to score on a single from McDonald. Davis scored the final run of the evening on an error in the 8th that allowed James Ramsay to reach. Davis (2B, solo HR, 3 R), McDonald (solo HR, 2 RBI), and Mott Hyde all finished with 2 hits in the game.

In the series finale, Kent Emanuel will take on Seth Simmons. First pitch is at 7:05. This will be the final game at Whataburger Field in the 2016 regular season.

Modesto 3, Lancaster 2 in 11 innings

W- Troy Neiman (7-4)
L- Alex Winkelman (0-5, 5-7 season)

Lancaster home runs: None.

The JetHawks scored a run in each of the first two innings, and then they were held off the scoreboard for the rest of the night and ended up walking off with a loss in their final road game of the regular season.

Trent Woodward ripped an RBI double in the 1st inning to open the scoring, and Keach Ballard hit an RBI single in the 2nd to bring in the other Lancaster run. Woodward went 2-4 on the night.

Scott Weathersby went 4 innings and allowed 2 runs on 4 hits, walked 2, and struck out 2. Kevin McCanna tagged in to throw 4.2 scoreless, allowing 4 hits, walking 2, and striking out 6. The Nuts scored the winning run with an RBI single off of Alex Winkelman with one out in the 11th. This was the only hit that Winkelman allowed in his 1.2 innings, and he issued 2 walks, one of which was intentional.

After a day off, the JetHawks will begin their final homestand of the season with 3 games against Rancho Cucamonga starting Tuesday and 4 with Inland Empire beginning on Friday.

Wisconsin 6, Quad Cities 3

W- Alex Farina (5-2)
L- Tyler Britton (0-1, 3-3 season)

QC home runs: None.

Both teams finished with 7 hits in the game, but the Banditos lost in the column that counts. They have dropped 9 consecutive games.

Both teams scored 2 runs in the 1st inning; Quad Cities' 2 came in the form of a 2-run double from Dex McCall, who finished 3-4 and was a home run short of the cycle. He tripled to lead off the 8th and scored on a Hector Roa single. Kristian Trompiz finished 2-3 and walked twice.

In his Quad Cities debut, Tyler Britton allowed 3 runs on 4 hits, walked 4, and struck out 1. Carlos Sierra was the first man out of the Quad Cities bullpen, and he allowed 3 runs (2 earned) on 3 hits (2-run homer), walked 1, and struck out 7. Justin Ferrell struck out 2 over 2 perfect innings.

The Banditos will look to stop their slide as Matt Bower takes the mound. He'll face Miguel Diaz at 7:00.

Lowell 9, Tri-City 6

W- Kevin Steen (3-4)
L- Kevin Hill (1-4)

TC home runs: Taylor Jones (7, 3-run in 4th), Rodrigo Ayarza (2, solo in 5th)

And now, the ValleyCats have been pushed to the brink. One more loss, and they will be eliminated from playoff contention in the New York-Penn League.

Taylor Jones put Tri-City on the board with a 3-run homer in the 4th inning, and Rodrigo Ayarza whacked a solo shot in the 5th. Ronnie Dawson smacked an RBI double in the 9th and came around to score on a single from Jones, who finished 3-5 on the night along with Carmen Benedetti, who hit 2 doubles. Dawson and Brauly Mejia both finished with 2 hits and 2 runs scored.

Kevin Hill went 3 innings and allowed 5 runs on 6 hits (3-run homer), walked 2, and struck out 1. Salvador Montaño allowed 3 runs, a hit, and walked 7 in 2 innings, and Sean Stutzman allowed a run on 2 hits and struck out 3 in 4 innings.

Carlos Sanabria will start the first of a 3-game series in Vermont. He'll take on Dakota Chalmers at 7:05 Eastern.

Elizabethton 8, Greeneville 7

W- Quin Grogan (2-2)
L- Reggie Johnson (3-3)

Greeneville home runs: Luis Payano (5, solo in 2nd)

The Twins scored 2 in the top of the 9th to take the lead. The Appy Astros ended up stranding the tying run on 1st base, and with the loss, they have been eliminated from playoff contention.

Chaz Pal opened the scoring with a 2-run double in the 1st inning, and Luis Payano launched a solo homer in the 2nd. Jonathan Matute scored in the 5th when Ruben Castro hit into a fielder's choice,

After Elizabethton scored two in the top of the 7th to take a 6-4 lead, Greeneville responded with 3 in the bottom of the inning to regain the lead. Jonathan Arauz walked to lead it off, and Castro joined him on the bases after getting plunked. Abraham Toro hit into a force out attempt that was botched, which allowed Arauz to score. Reiny Beltre hit an RBI groundout, and Toro wound up scoring on a wild pitch. Payano went 2-4, while Arauz scored twice.

Forrest Whitley went 3 innings and allowed a run on a single, walked 1, and struck out 6. Colin McKee allowed a solo home run to Amaurys Minier and walked 1 in the 4th inning. Luis Ramirez and Carlos Hiraldo both pitched 2 innings; Ramirez allowed 2 runs on 2 hits and struck out 3, and Hiraldo allowed 3 runs (1 inherited runner charged to him) on 2 hits, walked 2, and struck out 2. Reggie Johnson took ownership of the 9th, and the runner that he inherited from Hiraldo scored, in addition to a run of his own. Johnson allowed 3 hits and struck out 2 in the inning.

In the series finale, Lupe Chavez will face Clark Beeker at 7:00 Eastern.

Sunday's Stars

Forrest Whitley, RHP, Greeneville

3 IP, H, ER, BB, 6 K

Luis Payano, OF, Greeneville

2-4, 3B, solo HR (5)

From top: Dean Deetz, Ryan Deemes, and Kevin Comer, RHPs, Corpus Christi

Deetz: W (1-0, 7-5 season), 6 IP, 6 H, 9 K

Deemes: 2 IP, 2 H, 2 K

Comer: IP, H, BB, K

Max Stassi, C, Fresno

2-4, 3-R HR (7), 4 RBI

Danny Worth, IF, Fresno

3-4, 2 2B, 2 R

Taylor Jones, 1B, Tri-City

3-5, 3-R HR (7), 4 RBI

Kevin McCanna, RHP, Lancaster

4.2 IP, 4 H, 2 BB, 6 K

Dexture McCall, 1B, Quad Cities

3-4, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, R; finished HR shy of cycle

Astros Minor League Recaps

Results for Friday, May 6, 2016

Fresno 5, El Paso 4

W- James Hoyt (1-2)
L- Jose Dominguez (0-1)

Fresno home runs: None.

El Paso took a 4-3 lead in the 8th thanks to a 3-run homer, but the Grizzlies snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with 2 in the top of the 9th to take the lead. This was the first time this season that Fresno won a game in which they were trailing after the 8th inning.

Tony Kemp drew a walk to lead off the game, and he scored the first run of the game when Jon Singleton grounded into a force out. Max Stassi hit an RBI single in the 6th, and Danny Worth scored on an A.J. Reed fielder's choice in the 8th. Worth put Fresno in front with a 2-run single, which turned out to be the game-winner.

Danny Worth reached base in all 5 of his plate appearances, going 3-3 with that big 2-run single. He also had a double, 2 walks, and 2 runs scored on his ledger. Max Stassi went 2-4.

Tommy Shirley went 6 innings and allowed a run on 7 hits, walked 2, and struck out 3. Jordan Jankowski was the first man out; he went 1.2 innings and had 2 inherited runners charged to him after James Hoyt was taken deep for a 3-run homer by James Loney in the 8th. Jankowski allowed a hit, walked 1, and struck out 3. Loney's home run was the only hit that Hoyt allowed in 1.1 innings; he struck out 3.

Lance McCullers will make his first appearance at the AAA level with a rehab start. He'll take on Daniel McCutchen at 7:05 Mountain.

Corpus Christi 5, Midland 3

W- Edison Frias (2-0)
L- Corey Walter (0-1)
S- Aaron West (3)

CC home runs: None.

The Hooks rebounded with a nice win after getting bludgeoned on Thursday to get the split.

Edison Frias had a bare minimum quality start, allowing 3 hits (solo homer), walking 5, and striking out 5. Aaron West shut the door with 3 scoreless, allowing a hit, walking 1, and striking out 4.

Danry Vásquez started the 3rd-inning outburst with a single, and he ended up scoring the Hooks' first run on a Mott Hyde triple. Alfredo Gonzalez reached on an error that allowed Hyde to score and eventually scored the go-ahead run on a sac fly from D.J. Fisher. Corpus got 2 more sac flies from Danry in the 4th and Chase McDonald in the 5th. Alex Bregman finished 2-4 with a run scored; both of his hits were doubles.

The Hooks are back home to start a 4-game series with San Antonio. Keegan Yuhl will get the start, and he'll face Bryan Rodriguez at 7:05.

Visalia 14, Lancaster 7

W- Brad Keller (2-1)
L- Brock Dykxhoorn (1-1)

Lancaster home runs: None.

The JetHawks were blown away as the Rawhide put up crooked numbers in the innings in which they scored.

Brock Dykxhoorn, Scott Weathersby, and Ryan Thompson all felt the brunt of the Lancaster Effect. Honestly, I just want to leave it at that. Some things are better left unsaid, and whatnot.

Nick Tanielu put Lancaster on the board with an RBI double in the 4th, which sparked a 4-run inning. He scored on an Alejandro Garcia single. Bryan Muñiz grounded into a force out that scored Garcia, and an error also allowed Jamie Ritchie to score on the play. Jason Martin and Drew Ferguson hit RBI singles in the 7th, and Muñiz ripped an RBI double in the 8th.

Ferguson finished 3-5, while Bobby Boyd (R) and Marc Wik (2 R, BB) had 2 hits apiece.

Evan Grills will start game 2 of this series; he'll take on Josh Taylor at 6:05 Pacific.

Lansing 6, Quad Cities 0

W- Francisco Rios (2-0)
L- Kevin McCanna (0-2)

QC home runs: None.

The Banditos have yet to score in this series even though they hold a 14-12 edge in hits.

Kyle Tucker had 2 of Quad Cities' 4 hits in this one, and he also stole his 8th base of the year.

Kevin McCanna went 5 innings and allowed 4 runs on 8 hits, walked 1, and struck out 5. Ralph Garza Jr. pitched 3 innings and allowed 2 runs on 3 hits (solo homer), walked 3, and struck out 2.

Quad Cities will not only look to avoid the sweep, they'll also have to avoid getting shut out for the series tonight. Justin Ferrell will start the finale, and he'll face Angel Perdomo at 6:05.

Three Stars

*All photos are from Jayne unless otherwise noted.

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Drew Ferguson, OF, Lancaster

3-5, 2B, RBI

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Aaron West, RHP, Corpus Christi

Save (3), 3 IP, H, BB, 4 K

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Danny Worth, IF, Fresno
3-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 BB, 2 R

Honorable Mentions

Kyle Tucker, OF, Quad Cities: 2-4, SB (8)
- May be a bit outlandish, but could we see Kyle Tucker in Lancaster later in the summer?

Tommy Shirley, LHP, Fresno: 6 IP, 7 H, ER, 2 BB, 3 K
- Another solid outing for Shirley... par for the course.

Astros Minor League Recaps

Results for Monday, April 18, 2016

The upper-level affiliates all won, while it was a tough night for the A teams.

Fresno 4, Las Vegas 3

W- Mike Hauschild (1-1)
L- Stolmy Pimentel (0-2)
S- Jordan Jankowski (1)

Fresno home runs: A.J. Reed (3, 2-run in 1st)

The Grizz earned the split behind a solid outing from Mike Hauschild.

Hauschild went 7 innings and allowed a run on 5 hits, walked 1, and struck out 7. Edwar Cabrera came on for the 8th and got into a pickle while only recording 1 out. Cabrera ended up loading the bases with 3 walks, and then allowed a 2-run single. Jordan Jankowski came on to put out the fire, which he did. Jankowski, who got a 5-out save, allowed a hit and a walk in the 9th, but nothing came of that; inducing a double play helped him close it out.

A.J. Reed drove in 3 of Fresno's 4 runs; he opened up the scoring with a 2-run shot in the 1st and added a sac fly to his ledger in the 7th. Danny Worth went 3-3 and ripped an RBI double in the 3rd.

Tonight, Fresno will kick off a 4-game series with Salt Lake. Tommy Shirley gets the nod in game 1; he'll take on Zach Nuding at 6:35 Pacific.

Corpus Christi 6, Springfield 0

W- Cy Sneed (1-0)
L- Mike Mayers (1-1)
S- Edison Frias (1)

CC home runs: Teoscar Hernandez (1, 3-run in 7th)

The Hooks got a measure of revenge on the Cardinals by taking this series after Springfield took 2 of 3 in Corpus last week.

Cy Sneed and Edison Frias joined forces for a shutout in this game. Sneed allowed 3 hits, walked 1, and struck out 3 in 5 innings of work, while Frias pitched the final 4 frames, allowing 4 hits, walking 1, and striking out 7.

Alex Bregman opened up the scoring by drawing a bases-loaded walk in the 2nd. This would be the only run of the game until Teoscar Hernandez smacked a 3-run shot in the 7th to provide a little more breathing room. Ronnie Mitchell added an RBI single in the 8th, and Conrad Gregor capped off the scoring with an RBI triple in the 9th.

Bregman drew 2 walks and stole a base (2). J.D. Davis went 2-4 with a double and scored a run, and Mott Hyde finished 3-4 with 2 runs scored at the bottom of the order.

The Hooks will look for the sweep today, and they're set to get underway in a little bit. Keegan Yuhl will be on the mound, and he'll take on Trey Nielsen. First pitch is at 11:10.

Rancho Cucamonga 12, Lancaster 5

W- Bubby Rossman (1-0)
L- Scott Weathersby (0-1)

Lancaster home runs: None.

The JetHawks were put to the sword as they served up 5 homers to Rancho.

Garrett Stubbs opened the scoring with a sac fly in the 1st. Later in the inning, Ramon Laureano scored on a balk. Bobby Boyd went 2-5 with an RBI single in the 4th. Jose Fernandez hit a 1-out double in the 6th, and 2 wild pitches later, he added another run. Nick Tanielu scored on a double play in the 7th. Fernandez finished 3-4 with 2 runs scored, while Tanielu (3B, R) and Marc Wik (2B) had 2-hit games.

Brock Dykxhoorn went 4.2 innings and allowed 3 runs (2 earned, 1 inherited runner charged to him) on 6 hits (solo homer), walked 1, and struck out 4. Scott Weathersby allowed 7 runs (4 earned) on 6 hits (2-run and 3-run homers), walked 2, and struck out 1 in 3 innings, and Kevin Comer allowed 2 runs on 2 hits (both solo homers) and struck out 1 in 1.1 innings.

Evan Grills gets the start in game 2 of this series. He'll face Grant Holmes at 6:35 Pacific.

Wisconsin 6, Quad Cities 2

W- Freddy Peralta (1-0)
L- Alex Winkelman (1-1)
S- Nate Griep (1)

QC home runs: None.

The River Bandits couldn't recover after they surrendered 5 runs in the 1st.

Tony Nuñez led off the game with a single, and then he proceeded to steal his way to 3rd and scored the first run of the game on the errant throw down to 3rd. Daz Cameron hit a 2-out triple in the 6th and scored on an error that allowed Kyle Tucker to reach.

Alex Winkelman allowed 5 runs (all in the 1st) on 7 hits, walked 1, and struck out 5 in 4.2 innings. Rogelio Armenteros pitched the final 3.1 innings and allowed a run on 2 hits and struck out 4.

Game 2 of this series will be at 12:05. Jose Luis Hernandez will face David Burkhalter.

Three Four Stars

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Mike Hauschild, RHP, Fresno

W (1-1), 7 IP, 5 H, ER, BB, 7 K

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Danny Worth, IF, Fresno
3-3, 2B, RBI, R

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Cy Sneed, RHP, and Edison Frias, RHP, Corpus Christi

Sneed: W (1-0), 5 IP, 3 H, BB, 3 K

Frias: Save (1), 4 IP, 4 H, BB, 7 K

Honorable Mentions

A.J. Reed, 1B, Fresno: 1-3, 2-R HR (3), 3 RBI
- Reed has hit a bit of a rough patch that's seen his average dip, but even then, he's still making productive outs.

Rogelio Armenteros, RHP, Quad Cities: 3.1 IP, 2 H ER, 4 K
- Armenteros has yet to issue a walk this season.

Mott Hyde, 2B, Corpus Christi: 3-4, 2 R
Jose Fernandez, 2B, Lancaster: 3-4, 2B, 2 R
- The #9 hitters had solid games for their clubs.

Astros Minor League Recaps

Results for Wednesday, April 13, 2016

The rain just seems to find the Fresno Grizzlies. Luckily, they were able to get this game in.

Fresno 6, Salt Lake 0

W- Tommy Shirley (1-0)
L- Yunesky Maya (1-1)

Fresno home runs: Danny Worth (2, grand slam in 4th)

A 2-hour rain delay pushed back the first pitch of this one, but the Grizzlies weren't fazed; they got a big inning on offense, and 5 pitchers combined to throw a shutout.

Tommy Shirley started it off with 5 shutout innings, allowing 3 hits, walking 1, and striking out 4. Edwar Cabrera, Jordan Jankowski, Jandel Gustave, and James Hoyt all threw scoreless innings to finish it off. Cabrera struck out 2 in a 1-2-3 6th, Jankowski worked around 2 hits in the 7th, Gustave had a 1-2-3 8th, getting 2 groundouts and a flyout, and Hoyt allowed a hit, but he finished it off without any complications.

Jon Kemmer drove in the first run of the night with an RBI single in the 2nd. The Grizz put up 5 in the 4th as Tony Kemp drew a bases-loaded walk, and one batter later, Danny Worth cleared them with a grand slam. Worth finished 2-5, while Nolan Fontana scored 2 runs.

Michael Feliz takes the mound in the series finale. First pitch is at 6:35 Mountain.

Corpus Christi was off

The Hooks will kick off a 3-game series in Tulsa tonight at 7:05. Joe Musgrove will face Chris Anderson.

Stockton 4, Lancaster 3

W- Koby Gauna (1-0)
L- Angel Heredia (0-1)

Lancaster home runs: None.

The JetHawks' bid to sweep the series was foiled as they walked off with a loss in the finale.

Scott Weathersby shined in his season debut, scattering 4 hits and fanning 5 over 6 shutout innings. Unfortunately, he had to settle for a no-decision. Ryan Thompson was the first man out of the JetHawks bullpen, and he allowed 2 runs on 2 hits and walked 2 while getting 2 outs in the 6th. Kevin Comer walked 2 and struck out 2 over 1.1 scoreless. Angel Heredia allowed the game-winning hit, which was a 2-run double with 2 outs in the 9th; the runs were unearned, and he walked 2 in the inning.

Nick Tanielu opened the scoring in the 2nd when he came home on an error that allowed Jose Fernandez to reach. In the 3rd inning, Bobby Boyd singled, stole his way to 3rd, and scored on a Jason Martin triple. Boyd, who finished 2-5 with the 2 steals, hit into a fielder's choice in the 5th that drove in Alejandro Garcia. Drew Ferguson was 2-4 with a double and a stolen base (3).

Tonight, Lancaster opens up the home portion of its schedule as they begin a 4-game series with High Desert. Elieser Hernandez will start the opener, and he will face Ariel Jurado at 6:35 Pacific.

Quad Cities 5, Peoria 3

W- Ralph Garza Jr. (1-1)
L- Tyler Bray (0-1)
S- Andrew Thome (1)

QC home runs: None.

The Banditos took their first series of the year thanks to a 3-run 8th that put them in the lead.

Aaron Mizell scored Quad Cities' first run on a wild pitch in the 3rd, which tied the game at 1. The Chiefs got 1 in the 6th to take the lead, but Pat Porter came home on another wild pitch in the 7th to bring the Bandits back even. The tie would be short-lived however, as Peoria got 1 in the bottom half to re-take the lead. It didn't matter to the Banditos, though, because Porter came through with a 2-run triple in the 8th, and he wound up scoring himself thanks to an error.

Rogelio Armenteros went 5.2 innings and allowed 2 runs (1 inherited runner charged to him) on 2 hits and struck out 6. Ralph Garza Jr. allowed a run of his own on 2 hits and walked 1 in 1.2 innings, and Andrew Thome got a 5-out save, striking out 1.

After that brief roadtrip, the River Bandits will return home to open a 4-game set against Kane County. In game 1, Albert Abreu will take on Alex Young. First pitch is at 7.

Four Stars

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Pat Porter, OF, Quad Cities

Go-ahead 2-RBI 3B in 8th, 2 R

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Scott Weathersby, RHP, Lancaster

6 IP, 4 H, 5 K

Tommy Shirley, LHP, Fresno

W (1-0), 5 IP, 3 H, BB, 4 K

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Danny Worth, IF, Fresno
2-5, Grand Slam (2)

Honorable Mentions

Andrew Thome, RHP, Quad Cities: Save (1), 1.2 IP, K
- Thome has become one of the go-to relievers out of the Quad Cities bullpen in the early going, and he's been more than up to the task.

Fresno bullpen: 4 IP, 3 H, 2 K
- Solid work in completing the shutout.

Bobby Boyd, OF, Lancaster: 2-5, 2B, RBI, R, 2 SB (3)
- The speedster from West Virginia wreaked havoc at the top of the JetHawks lineup.