Astros Minor League Recaps

Results for Saturday, August 12, 2017

Doubleheader day in the minors.

Game 1: Fresno 2, Albuquerque 1

W- Rogelio Armenteros (6-1, 8-4 season)
L- Ryan Carpenter (7-9)
S- Brendan McCurry (4)

Fresno home runs: Tyler White (20, 2-run in 3rd)

Both teams scored in the same inning; Fresno's scoring play produced more runs, so they won. I like it when baseball is simple.

Tyler White's 2-run homer in the 3rd opened up the scoring. He and Tony Kemp were the offense in game 1; White had two of the three hits. Kemp singled and scored on White's blast.

Rogelio Armenteros allowed a run on 6 hits, walked 2, and struck out 10 in 5 innings. It's the second time this season that Armenteros has recorded double-digit strikeouts. Brendan McCurry pitched the final 2 innings to get the save, allowing 2 hits, walking 1, and striking out 1.

Game 2: Fresno 5, Albuquerque 3

W- Jordan Jankowski (2-3)
L- Thad Weber (1-6)
S- Jumbo Diaz (2)

Fresno home runs: None.

Both clubs scored in the same number of innings in game 2, but the Grizzlies put up the only crooked numbers in their scoring innings to sweep the twinbill.

Fresno opened the scoring on a Garrett Stubbs RBI single in the 1st inning. They scored twice in the 3rd on a Preston Tucker RBI groundout and an RBI single from A.J. Reed and got two more in the 5th thanks to a 2-run single from Stubbs. Kemp went 3-4 with a double, a stolen base (21), and scored twice. Stubbs went 2-3.

David Martinez went 4.1 innings and allowed 3 runs on 8 hits, walked 2, and struck out 4. Jordan Jankowski extracted Martinez from a bases-loaded predicament by getting the final two outs of the inning, one via strikeout. Kevin Comer and Jumbo Diaz followed with a scoreless inning; Comer allowed a hit and struck out 1, while Diaz struck out 1 in a 1-2-3 9th for the save.

Trent Thornton takes on Yency Almonte in game 3. First pitch is at 6:05 Mountain.

Springfield 6, Corpus Christi 5

W- Sandy Alcantara (7-5)
L- Alex Winkelman (1-7, 3-7 season)
S- Tyler Bray (2)

CC home runs: None.

The Hooks almost erased a 6-2 deficit. Almost. They scored 3 in the 8th to make it a one-run game, but left the bases loaded to end it.

Alex Winkelman went 5 innings and allowed 4 runs (3 earned) on 7 hits (2 solo homers), walked 3, and struck out 4. Ralph Garza Jr. and Riley Ferrell followed with 2 innings apiece, with contrasting results. Garza allowed 2 runs on 3 hits, walked 3, and struck out 2. On the other hand, Ferrell struck out 5 in a perfect outing.

Jason Martin opened the scoring with an RBI single in the 1st inning. Kyle Tucker drove in another run with a sac fly in the 2nd to tie the game at 2. Tucker's sac fly would be the last Corpus scoring play until the 8th; in the meantime, Springfield put up 2 in the 4th and the 6th to take a 6-2 lead.

Martin drew a 1-out walk, advanced to 2nd on a wild pitch, and scored on a double from Colin Walsh. Walsh moved to 3rd on another wild pitch and came home on a Tony Nuñez groundout. Arturo Michelena drew a walk following a pitching change. He went to 2nd on a Rico Noel single and two wild pitches later, scored to make it a 6-5 game.

Jamie Ritchie got plunked with one out in the bottom of the 9th, and then Ryne Birk came on to run for him. Martin singled and Walsh walked to load the bases. Birk was thrown out at home under questionable circumstances, which Hooks manager Rodney Linares disagreed with, and his dissent resulted in him getting the heave-ho.

Martin (RBI, R) and Michelena (2 R) both finished with 2 hits on the night.

Brock Dykxhoorn takes on Chris Ellis in the series finale. First pitch is at 6:05.

Down East 9, Buies Creek 3

W- Emerson Martinez (3-8)
L- Ryan Hartman (2-4, 5-5 season)

BC home runs: None.

The Wood Ducks busted this open late with 5 runs over the last 2 innings.

Ryan Hartman went 5 innings and allowed 3 runs on 5 hits (2 solo homers), walked 1, and struck out 5. Hector Perez was the first man out of the Buies Creek bullpen and allowed 4 runs on 3 hits (3-run homer), walked 4, and struck out 2 in 2.2 innings. Carlos Sierra allowed 2 runs (1 earned) on a double and walked 3 in 1.1 innings of work.

Both teams scored a run in the 1st; the Carolina Stros got theirs on a Yordan Alvarez sac fly. Alvarez hit an RBI single in the 6th, and Anibal Sierra scored on a Myles Straw groundout in the 8th. Stephen Wrenn went 3-4 with a stolen base (9, 17 season).

Jorge Alcala will face Brett Martin in the series finale. First pitch is at 2:00 Eastern.

Cedar Rapids 9, Quad Cities 1

W- Anthony Marzi (4-2)
L- Patrick Sandoval (1-2, 2-4 season)

QC home runs: None.

The Kernels blew the Banditos away by scoring in 6 out of 8 innings.

Daz Cameron doubled to lead off the 4th and scored Quad Cities' only run when Chas McCormick grounded into a force out.

Patrick Sandoval went 4 innings and allowed 4 runs on 6 hits (2-run homer), walked 3, and struck out 5. César Rosado was the first man out of the bullpen and allowed 2 hits, one of which was a solo homer, in the 5th. Ronel Blanco went 2 innings and allowed 4 runs (2 earned) on 2 hits, walked 2, and struck out 2. Robert Corniel struck out 1 in a 1-2-3 9th.

Gabriel Valdez will start the series finale against Charlie Barnes at 2:05.

Game 1: Tri-City 4, Williamsport 3

W- Leovanny Rodriguez (1-0, 4-0 season)
L- Zach Warren (0-3)
S- Luis Ramirez (2)

TC home runs: None.

The ValleyCats edged the Cutters thanks to a run in the 6th that broke a 3-3 tie.

Leovanny Rodriguez won in his return to the New York-Penn League; he went 5 innings and allowed 3 runs on 5 hits, walked 1, and struck out 5. Luis Ramirez walked 1 and struck out 3 in the last 2 innings.

Jonathan Arauz and Gabriel Bracamonte both singled to start off the 4th, and Adrian Tovalin ripped an RBI double to put Tri-City on the board. Bracamonte scored on a Colton Shaver sac fly. Jake Meyers scored on a balk in the 5th and Corey Julks smacked an RBI double in the 6th. Bracamonte finished 2-4.

Game 2: Tri-City 3, Williamsport 0

W- Matt Ruppenthal (1-1)
L- Connor Brogdon (1-1)
S- Diogenes Almengo (1)

TC home runs: None.

Tri-City took the division lead with a doubleheader sweep on Saturday. Now, it's just a 0.5 game lead and everyone in their division is separated by just 2.5 games, but they're looking to keep their momentum going. Winning both games in a doubleheader is a good starting point...

Matt Ruppenthal and Diogenes Almento combined on a 2-hit shutout. Ruppenthal allowed 2 hits and struck out 5, while Almengo struck out 3 in a perfect final 2 innings.

All three Tri-City runs in the second game came in the 6th. Bracamonte tripled and Adrian Tovalin walked to start things off. Bracamonte scored the first run on a single from Shaver. Mike Papierski walked to load the bases, and then Kyle Davis walked Tovalin home. Shaver scored on a botched force attempt. Bracamonte, who went 2-4 in both games, hit two triples in game 2.

The ValleyCats and Crosscutters will conclude their series at 5:05 Eastern.

Game 1: Kingsport 2, Greeneville 0

W- Christian James (2-3)
L- Yhoan Acosta (0-1)
S- Billy Oxford (1)

Greeneville home runs: None.

The Appy Astros couldn't really get much going in the first game of the doubleheader. Jose Benjamin went 2-2 with a double.

Yhoan Acosta allowed 2 runs on 3 hits in the 1st inning. Tim Hardy allowed a hit and struck out 4 over 5 scoreless, and Ian Hardman struck out 2 in a 1-2-3 7th.

Game 2: Kingsport 3, Greeneville 0

W- Marbin Montijo (2-1)
L- Jairo Solis (0-1, 2-2 season)
S- Aaron Ford (1)

Greeneville home runs: None.

Rough day for the Appy Astros. Wilson Amador went 2-2 with a walk.

Noel Pinto allowed a hit and struck out 2 in a scoreless 1st inning. Jairo Solis went 1.2 innings and allowed 2 runs (1 inherited runner charged to him) on 3 hits, walked 1, and struck out 2. Johsson Arias allowed 3 hits and struck out 6 in 2.1 innings, and Willy Collado allowed a run on 3 hits, walked 1, and struck out 1 over the final 2 innings.

Francisco Villegas will start game 3 of this series. First pitch is at 6:00 Eastern.

Game 1: DSL Dodgers1 5, DSL Astros Blue 4

W- Maykel Rabsatt (1-0)
L- Jonger Ochoa (1-1)
S- Joan Valdez (3)

Blue home runs: None.

Yorbin Ceuta finished a home run shy of the cycle in 4 at-bats. He opened the scoring with an RBI triple in the 3rd and added an RBI double to his ledger in the 7th which cut the Blue team's deficit to one run. Wilyer Abreu and Kendy Moya both drove in a run.

Jean Reyes went 4.1 innings and allowed 3 runs (1 earned) on 3 hits (2-run homer), walked 2, and struck out 1. Jonger Ochoa got the last two outs of the 5th and came out for the 6th, but ran into trouble. Luis Garcia took ownership of the last 2 innings. Ochoa, who walked 3, had 2 inherited runners charged to him. Garcia allowed 3 hits and struck out 2.

Game 2: DSL Dodgers1 4, DSL Astros Blue 0

W- Jeronimo Castro (6-2)
L- Jervic Chavez (1-1)

Blue home runs: None.

Having an equal amount of errors and hits usually does not bode well for a baseball team.

Kilvio Peralta allowed a hit and fanned 3 in 3 scoreless innings. Jervic Chavez went 3.1 innings and allowed 4 runs (1 earned) on 4 hits and fanned 3. Jose Antonio Hernandez got the last two outs of the 7th, allowing a hit and striking out 1.

DSL Astros Orange 7, DSL Indians 5

W- Jesus Bernaez (2-4)
L- Diarlin Jimenez (3-6)
S- Cristofer Melendez (3)

Orange home runs: None.

Team Orange had to stave off a late charge from the Indians to win this one.

Deury Carrasco (2 R) and Luis Barajas (R) both had 2 hits and 2 RBI. Jeury Castillo also had 2 hits on the day; he scored twice and stole a base (7).

Elian Rodriguez and Jesus Bernaez threw 3 innings apiece and were both relatively successful. Rodriguez allowed a run on 3 hits, walked 1, and struck out 1, while Bernaez allowed a hit and fanned 3 in a scoreless outing. Fabricio Reina allowed 4 runs (2 inherited runners charged to him) on 5 hits, walked 2, and struck out 2. Cristofer Melendez took ownership of the 9th, allowing a hit and striking out 2.

Saturday's Stars

All photos are from Jayne unless stated otherwise.

Yorbin Ceuta, SS, DSL Astros Blue: 3-4, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, R in game 1 of doubleheader

Deury Carrasco, IF, DSL Astros Orange: 2-5, 2 RBI, 2 R
Jesus Bernaez, RHP, DSL Astros Orange: W (2-4), 3 IP, H, 3 K

Rogelio Armenteros, RHP, Fresno

W (6-1, 8-4 season), 5 IP, 6 H, ER, 2 BB, 10 K in game 1 of doubleheader

Tyler White, IF, and Tony Kemp, 2B, Fresno

White: 2-3, 2-R HR (20) in game 1 of doubleheader

Kemp: 1-3, R in game 1 of doubleheader

3-4, 2B, 2 R, SB (21) in game 2 of doubleheader

Tim Hardy's and Johsson Arias' photos are their mugshots on MiLB.com.

Ian Hardman's photo taken by Bryan Green.

Greeneville Astros bullpen

Tim Hardy: 5 IP, H, 4 K in game 1 of doubleheader

Ian Hardman: IP, 2 K in game 1 of doubleheader

Johsson Arias: 2.1 IP, 3 H, 6 K in game 2 of doubleheader

Matt Ruppenthal's photo is his mugshot on MiLB.com.

Tri-City ValleyCats pitchers: W 4-3, 3-0 @ Williamsport in doubleheader

Matt Ruppenthal: W (1-1), 5 IP, 2 H, 5 K in game 2 of doubleheader

Diogenes Almengo: Save (1), 2 IP, 3 K in game 2 of doubleheader; perfect outing

Luis Ramirez: Save (2), 2 IP, BB, 3 K in game 1 of doubleheader

Gabriel Bracamonte, C, Tri-City

2-4, R in game 1 of doubleheader

2-4, 2 3B, R in game 2 of doubleheader

Riley Ferrell, RHP, Corpus Christi

2 IP, 5 K; perfect outing

Astros Minor League Recaps

Results for Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Let's finish up one game and play another in the Gulf Coast League.

Fresno 6, New Orleans 4

W- Brendan McCurry (4-0)
L- Brandon Cunniff (2-3)
S- Jordan Jankowski (9)

Fresno home runs: Tony Kemp (8, solo in 1st), Jack Mayfield (3, 17 season; 2-run in 8th)

The Grizzlies scored in fewer innings but made sure that they put up a crooked number in each of them.

Kent Emanuel went 4.2 innings and allowed 4 runs on 7 hits (2 solo homers) and struck out 4. The bullpen followed with 4.1 scoreless to close it out. Kevin Comer was first and he issued a walk and struck out 1 in 1.1 innings. Reymin Guduan worked around a hit and a walk to throw a scoreless 7th. Brendan McCurry struck out 1 in a scoreless 8th, and Jordan Jankowski worked around a hit to close out the game, striking out 2 in the 9th.

Tony Kemp opened the scoring by leading off the bottom of the 1st with a homer. Max Stassi, Preston Tucker, and A.J. Reed all followed with singles to load the bases and they got two more runs out of that. J.D. Davis hit a sac fly and Reid Brignac added an RBI single. Brignac's RBI single would be the Grizzlies' last scoring play until the 8th; in the meantime, New Orleans scored a run in each of the next four innings to take the lead.

Reed walked with two outs in the 8th and Jon Kemmer came on to run for him. Kemmer advanced on a wild pitch and scored the tying run on a Davis double. One batter later, Jack Mayfield whacked a 2-run homer to put Fresno back in front. No one in the lineup had a multi-hit game, but Davis and Mayfield drove in 2 apiece.

Dean Deetz faces William Cuevas in game 3 of this series. First pitch is at 7:05 Pacific.

Corpus Christi 11, San Antonio 3

W- Framber Valdez (4-2, 6-5 season)
L- Eric Lauer (2-2)

CC home runs: Tyler Wolfe (2, grand slam in 2nd)

The Hooks battered the Missions to avoid a sweep.

They turned a bases-loaded, no out situation in the 2nd inning into 5 runs, which swung the momentum their way. Arturo Michelena put Corpus on the board with an RBI single and Tyler Wolfe sent everyone home with a grand slam. Jon Singleton ripped an RBI double in the 3rd and Kyle Tucker added an RBI single in the 4th.

Dex McCall scored the first run of the 8th on an error that saw Jason Martin reach safely. Little Tuck followed with a 2-run double, and Martin scored the Hooks' final run of the evening on a Drew Ferguson groundout. Wolfe finished 3-4. Michelena (RBI, 2 R), McCall (2 R), and Tucker (2B, 3 RBI) all went 2-4.

Framber Valdez allowed 2 runs on 8 hits (solo homer), walked 2, and struck out 7 in 6.2 innings of work. Ryan Thompson threw the last 2.1 innings, allowing a run on 3 hits and fanning 1.

Midland is rolling into Whataburger Field to start a 4-game series. Cy Sneed takes on Joel Seddon in game 1, which starts at 7:05.

Winston-Salem 5, Buies Creek 0

W- Dane Dunning (4-5)
L- Matt Bower (4-5)

BC home runs: None.

The Carolina Stros' 6-game winning streak came to an end as the Dash silenced their bats.

On the bright side, Will Harris looked not bad in his rehab appearance as he struck out 2 in a 1-2-3 1st inning. Okay, he threw more balls than strikes, but he didn't allow anyone to reach base. Matt Bower went 4.1 innings and allowed 5 runs (1 inherited runner charged to him) on 8 hits (3-run homer) and struck out 3. Kevin Hill allowed a hit and struck out 5 in 3.2 innings of work.

Stephen Wrenn and Anibal Sierra both went 2-3 at the plate.

Buies Creek will head down east to Kinston to start a 4-game weekend series with the Wood Ducks. Forrest Whitley will go up against Richelson Peña in game 1, which begins at 7:00 Eastern.

Quad Cities and Clinton was postponed

Due to rain. A doubleheader will begin at 5:00.

Tri-City was off

The ValleyCats will begin a 3-game series with Staten Island at 7:00 Eastern.

Greeneville 6, Princeton 4

W- Johsson Arias (1-2, 1-3 season)
L- Ryan Askew (2-2)
S- Tim Hardy (1)

Greeneville home runs: None.

The Appy Astros took the series as they took control with 3 runs in the 5th and 2 more in the 6th. They also had to withstand a late rally from the Rays but were able to secure the win.

Leovanny Rodriguez went 4 innings and the two runs he allowed came on a homer hit by Devin Davis in the 4th; one of the runs was unearned. He allowed 6 other hits and struck out 2. Johsson Arias allowed a hit and struck out 2 in 2 scoreless innings of relief, and Tim Hardy went 3 innings, allowing 2 runs on a single and a sac fly in the 9th. He also walked 2 and struck out 1.

Joan Mauricio singled to lead off the 5th and scored Greeneville's first run on an error that allowed Cody Bohanek to reach. Gilberto Celestino tied the game with an RBI single and Colton Shaver put the Appy Astros in front with a sac fly. Patrick Mathis ripped a double to start the 6th and scored on an error following a Ruben Castro sacrifice bunt. Castro scored on a Wilson Amador single. Mathis doubled again to start off the 8th and scored Greeneville's final run on a Mauricio groundout. Celestino, Amador, and Mathis all finished with 3 hits on the night. Amador also stole his 10th base of the season.

Bryan Abreu will start the first game of a 3-game series in Bristol at 7:00 Eastern.

From July 21: GCL Astros 8, GCL Cardinals 5

W- Jairo Solis (1-0, 2-1 season)
L- Junior Gonzalez (1-1)
S- Brendan Feldmann (1)

GCL home runs: Nathan Perry (1, solo in 6th)

It was all GCLstros after play resumed. This game originally started on July 21 but was suspended due to rain.

Nathan Perry drove in the first run after play resumed with a sac fly that saw Jonathan Matute score from 2B. Perry struck again in the 6th when he launched his first homer as a pro. Carlos Machado tripled in the 7th and scored on a Hector Martinez single. Perry capped it off with a 2-run single. He and Martinez both finished with 3 hits on the day. Juan Piñeda had a couple of RBI doubles before play stopped. Ozziel Sanchez-Galan (RBI, 2 R), Orlando Marquez, and Matute (2B, R) had 2 hits apiece.

Jairo Solis originally started this game and he came back on after play resumed. He went 7.2 innings and allowed 5 runs (2 earned, all of which came on July 21) on 9 hits, walked 2, and struck out 6. Brendan Feldmann struck out 1 in 1.1 innings to get the save.

GCL Astros 8, GCL Cardinals 6

W- Carlos Pimentel (1-0)
L- Jim Voyles (0-1)

GCL home runs: None.

The Palm Beach Stros came out on top in the regularly scheduled game, as well. A 6-run 3rd inning did the trick, but they also had to weather a rally from the Cardinals, who scored in each of the last four innings of this contest.

Carlos Diaz tripled to start this game and scored on a single from Sanchez-Galan. Wander Franco, who was recently suspended from Quad Cities and appears to be serving his penance in Palm Beach, drove in the first run of that big 3rd inning with a double. Hector Martinez ripped an RBI double of his own, and then Carlos Machado scored on a passed ball. Martinez would up scoring on an error that allowed Angel Tejeda to reach. Tejeda scored on a wild pitch, and Sanchez-Galan capped off the inning with an RBI single. Franco ripped another RBI double in the 5th. Sanchez-Galan went 3-4 in this game.

Javier Navas, Carlos Pimentel, and Devin Raftery appeared on the mound for the Palm Beach Stros and they all allowed 2 runs in their time on the mound. Navas allowed 2 hits and walked 4 in 3.1 innings. Pimentel went 2.2 innings, allowing 3 hits (solo homer), walking 2, and striking out 4, and Raftery allowed 3 hits, walked 2, and struck out 2 in the 7th.

The DSL teams were also in action, but their games were halted due to rain. The Blue team was all over the Dodgers 1 10-0 in the 3rd inning, while the Orange team and the Indians are tied at 2 heading into the 6th.

Wednesday's Stars

All photos are from Jayne unless stated otherwise.

Tyler Wolfe, IF, and Kyle Tucker, OF, Corpus Christi

Wolfe: 3-4, 2B, Grand Slam (2), 3 R

Tucker: 2-4, 2B, 3 RBI

Kevin Hill, RHP, Buies Creek

3.2 IP, H, 5 K

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— Nate (@natejack6) July 7, 2017

Nathan Perry, C, GCL Astros

3-3, solo HR (1), 4 RBI, 2 R; game started on July 21

Fresno Grizzlies bullpen

4.1 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 4 K

Kevin Comer: 1.1 IP, BB, K

Reymin Guduan: IP, H, BB

Brendan McCurry: W (4-0), IP, K

Jordan Jankowski: Save (9), IP, H, 2 K

Jack Mayfield, IF, Fresno

Go-ahead 2-R HR (3, 17 season) in 8th

This is his mugshot on MiLB.com.

Johsson Arias, RHP, Greeneville

W (1-2, 1-3 season), 2 IP, H, 2 K

Gilberto Celestino's and Wilson Amador's photos taken by Bryan Green.

Patrick Mathis's photo is his mugshot on MiLB.com.

Greeneville Astros outfielders

9-11, 2 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R, SB

Gilberto Celestino: 3-4, RBI

Wilson Amador: 3-3, RBI, R, SB (10)

Patrick Mathis: 3-4, 2 2B, 2 R

Astros Minor League Recaps

Results for Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Fresno 5, Las Vegas 3 in 11 innings

W- Reymin Guduan (1-3, 2-3 season)
L- Josh Smoker (3-2)
S- Jordan Jankowski (3)

Fresno home runs: Colin Moran (7, 2-run in 2nd), Jon Singleton (16, solo in 4th)

The Grizzlies started off a new series with an extra-inning victory.

In his first start since July 25, 2014, Chris Cotton went 5 innings and allowed 2 runs on 5 hits and struck out 3. Albert Minnis pitched 2 innings in his AAA debut, and the one run he allowed came on a solo homer hit by Eric Campbell in the 6th. Minnis allowed one other hit, walked 2, and fanned 2. Reymin Guduan allowed 2 hits, walked 2, and struck out 4 over 3 scoreless innings, and Jordan Jankowski struck out the side in order to get the save.

Colin Moran opened the scoring with a 2-run home run in the 2nd inning, and after Vegas tied the game with 2 runs of their own in the 3rd, Jon Singleton launched a solo shot in the 4th. Campbell's homer off Minnis in the 6th tied the game at 3, and that was where the game stood heading into extra innings.

Moran led off the 11th inning with a double, and Tyler Heineman joined him on the bases after hitting a single. Andrew Aplin struck out, but an error allowed Tony Kemp to reach and loaded the bases. Danny Worth went down on strikes, and so it was up to Jon Kemmer, who delivered with a 2-run single to put Fresno in front. Kemmer and Moran (2B, 2-R HR, 2 R) finished with 3 hits apiece, while Worth, Teoscar Hernandez (2B, SB), and Singleton (2B, solo HR, 2 R) all had 2 hits in the game.

The Grizzlies and 51s will play a doubleheader tonight, with game 1 starting at 5:05 Pacific. Brady Rodgers will face Darin Gorski in game 1. Fresno's starter for game 2 is TBA; whoever he is; he'll go up against Seth Lugo.

Corpus Christi 6, San Antonio 2

W- Evan Grills (4-4, 7-5 season)
L- Dinelson Lamet (3-6)

CC home runs: D.J. Fisher (16, grand slam in 5th)

The Hooks only scored in one inning, but that output was enough for them to complete the sweep. In addition, a Hooks starter set a new career high in strikeouts for the second consecutive night.

Evan Grills pitched 7.2 innings and allowed 2 unearned runs on 5 hits, walked 1, and struck out a career-high 12 batters. Eric Peterson allowed a hit and struck out 1 over the final 1.1 innings.

Corpus parlayed a bases-loaded, no out situation in the 5th into the 6 runs they put up on Wednesday. Roberto Peña and Tony Nuñez singled to lead off the inning, and Ramon Laureano drew a walk to bring up James Ramsay, who opened the scoring with a walk. J.D. Davis went down on strikes, but Nick Tanielu drew another walk to bring in another run. D.J. Fisher was next, and he promptly cleared the bases with a grand slam. Peña finished 2-4 and was the only player in the Hooks lineup with a multi-hit game. Alejandro Garcia singled and stole 2 bases (6, 12 season).

The Hooks will begin a 4-game series in Midland tonight at 7:00. Brian Holmes returns to the rotation, and he'll take on Joel Seddon.

Lake Elsinore 7, Lancaster 4

W- Jerry Keel (1-0)
L- Rogelio Armenteros (6-3, 6-5 season)

Lancaster home runs: Osvaldo Duarte (4, 7 season; solo in 1st)

The JetHawks ended up dropping 2 of 3 to the Storm.

Osvaldo Duarte fnished 3-4 and led off the bottom of the 1st with a home run. Later in the inning, Bryan Muñiz hit a sac fly. Duarte doubled to lead off the 8th and scored on a Drew Ferguson sac fly. Brooks Marlow went 2-4 and hit an RBI single in the 9th inning.

Rogelio Armenteros went 5 innings and allowed 3 runs on 6 hits (2-run homer) and struck out 6. Kevin McCanna tagged in for 3 innings, and the two runs he allowed were products of solo homers. He allowed two other hits and struck out 1. Alex Winkelman allowed 2 runs on 2 hits and struck out 2 in the 9th inning.

Dean Deetz will start the first of a 4-game series with Modesto. He'll face Ryan Castellani at 6:35 Pacific.

Peoria 6, Quad Cities 1

W- Ronnie Williams (1-0)
L- Matt Bower (4-1, 6-4 season)

QC home runs: None.

A couple of big innings doomed the Banditos in this game.

Ryne Birk's RBI double in the 7th was Quad Cities' only scoring play. Kristian Trompiz and Pat Porter both went 2-4 at the plate.

Matt Bower went 5 innings and allowed 6 runs on 9 hits (2-run and 3-run homers), walked 1, and struck out 5. Zac Person allowed a hit, walked 2, and struck out 4 over 3 scoreless innings.

In game 2 of this series, Elieser Hernandez will take on Derian Gonzalez. First pitch is at 7:00.

Tri-City 1, Aberdeen 0

W- Austin Nicely (5-1)
L- Steven Klimek (1-3)
S- Nick Hernandez (5)

TC home runs: None.

The ValleyCats dominated on the mound to take the first of 3 from the Ironbirds.

Agapito Barrios, Austin Nicely, and Nick Hernandez combined to throw a 1-hit shutout. Barrios allowed that one hit and struck out 6 over 5 innings. Nicely struck out 2 over 3 perfect innings, and Hernandez threw a 1-2-3 9th to complete the shutout.

Bryan De La Cruz hit a one-out single in the 8th and advanced to 2nd on an error. He moved over to 3rd on an Alex De Goti groundout and scored the only run of the game on a wild pitch. Marcos Almonte and Brauly Mejia both finished 2-4.

Sebastian Kessay will start game 2 of this series. First pitch is at 7:05 Eastern.

Greeneville was off

The Appy Astros will begin a 3-game series against Bristol tonight at 7:00 Eastern. Ben Smith gets the start.

DSL Rays1 6, DSL Astros Blue 4 in 10 innings

W- Jhoanbert Cedeno (1-2)
L- Juan Cuevas (6-4)
S- Reynier Montero (2)

Blue home runs: None.

The Blue team was able to tie the game in the 9th, but the Rays regained control by scoring 2 in the first extra frame.

Carlos Canelon opened the scoring with an RBI single in the 2nd inning. Later, Ronny Rafael added an RBI groundout. Nicolás Miranda added a sac fly in the 3rd. Enmanuel Valdez hit an RBI single in the bottom of the 9th. The Blue team had an opportunity to extend the game in the 10th inning, but they couldn't capitalize on a bases-loaded, 1 out situation. Valdez had 2 of the 3 hits for the Blue team in this game.

Johsson Arias allowed 4 hits, walked 1, and struck out 1 over 5 shutout innings. Angel Matos allowed 2 runs on 2 sac flies and walked 2 in the 6th. Jheyson Caraballo went 3 innings and allowed 2 runs (1 earned) on 3 hits, walked 1, and struck out 3. Juan Cuevas allowed 2 runs on 3 hits and struck out 2 in the 10th inning.

DSL Rangers2 5, DSL Astros Orange 4

W- Yerry Rodriguez (3-1)
L- Luis Castro (2-2)
S- Jeuyson Fernandez (3)

Orange home runs: Renaigel Martis (3, solo in 6th)

The Orange team mounted a rally that fell just short.

Renaigel Martis finished 2-5 and hit an RBI double in the 3rd and a solo homer in the 6th. Samir Caraballo hit a 2-run double in the 9th to cut the deficit to 1, but he was stranded at 2nd to end the game. Hector Martinez and Anthony Rodriguez both finished 2-4.

Luis Castro went 5 innings and allowed 4 runs on 6 hits (3-run homer), walked 1, and struck out 1. Freylin Garcia allowed a hit, walked 1, and struck out 1 in a scoreless 6th. Humberto Castellanos allowed a run on a sac fly, a single, walked 1, and struck out 2 in 2 innings.

Wednesday's Stars

Johsson Arias, RHP, DSL Astros Blue: 5 IP, 4 H, BB, K
Renaigel Martis, OF, DSL Astros Orange: 2-5, 2B, solo HR (3), 2 RBI

Jon Kemmer, OF, Fresno

3-6, go-ahead 2-R single in 11th

Colin Moran, IF, Fresno

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

Reymin Guduan, LHP, Fresno

W (1-3, 2-3 season), 3 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 4 K

Jordan Jankowski, RHP, Fresno

Save (3), IP, 3 K

Evan Grills, LHP, Corpus Christi

W (4-4, 7-5 season), 7.2 IP, 5 H, 2 unearned runs, BB, 12 K (career-high)

Osvaldo Duarte, UTIL, Lancaster

3-4, 2B, solo HR (4, 7 season), 2 R

Zac Person, LHP, Quad Cities

3 IP, H, 2 BB, 4 K

 

Nick Hernandez's photo from MiLB.com

Agapito Barrios, RHP, Austin Nicely, LHP, and Nick Hernandez, RHP, Tri-City

Barrios: 5 IP, H, 6 K

Nicely: W (5-1), 3 IP, 2 K

Hernandez: Save (5), IP