Astros Minor League Playoff Recaps

Results for Wednesday, September 10, 2019

For all the marbles...

PCL Championship: Sacramento 8, Round Rock 7

Sacramento leads series 1-0.

W- Tyler Cyr
L- Ronel Blanco

RR home runs: Chas McCormick (1, 2-run in 6th), Ronnie Dawson (1, solo in 9th)

The River Cats scored two in the bottom of the 8th to take the lead. Ronnie Dawson tied the game with his solo shot in the top of the 9th, but Sacramento wound up walking off with the victory to start the Pacific Coast League Championship Series.

Kent Emanuel pitched 7.2 innings and allowed seven runs on eleven hits (solo and two-run homers), walked one, and struck out two. Sacramento scored the winning run off of Ronel Blanco with two outs in the 9th. Blanco allowed two hits and struck out two in an inning of work (last out of the 8th, two outs in the 9th); the winning run scored on a double.

Taylor Jones opened the scoring with a sac fly in the 1st and the Express got two more sac flies in the 3rd from Nick Tanielu and Alex De Goti. Ronnie Dawson hit yet another sac fly in the 6th right before Chas McCormick launched a two-run homer. Dawson's solo homer led off the 9th. Stephen Wrenn and Jack Mayfield finished with two hits apiece in this one.

Brandon Bielak will get the start in game two of this series and he'll take on Chase Johnson at 6:35 Pacific.

Mills Cup (Carolina League): Fayetteville 3, Wilmington 1

Fayetteville leads series 1-0.

W- Parker Mushinski
L- Daniel Lynch
S- Humberto Castellanos

Fayetteville home runs: David Hensley (1, 2-run in 4th)

Fine pitching and David Hensley's homer propelled the Woodpeckers to a game one victory.

Parker Mushinski allowed a run on a steal of home, three hits, walked two, and struck out eight in five innings of work. Cody Deason tagged in for 2.2 scoreless, allowing a hit, walking two, and striking out four, and Humberto Castellanos got the final four outs of the game, all via strikeout, to earn the save; he allowed one hit in his 1.1 innings.

Hensley's two-run blast in the 4th put Fayetteville on the board and in the lead. Marty Costes added a crucial insurance run with an RBI single in the 9th. Hensley went 3-5 on the night while Jeremy Peña finished 2-5; both of his hits were doubles.

Austin Hansen will start game two of this series and he'll take on Jonathan Bowlan at 6:35 Eastern.

Tuesday's Stars

All photos are from Jayne unless stated otherwise.

Fayetteville Woodpeckers pitchers: W 3-1 @ Wilmington

9 IP, 5 H, ER, 4 BB, 16 K

Parker Mushinski: W, 5 IP, 3 H, ER, 2 BB, 8 K

Cody Deason: 2.2 IP, H, 2 BB, 4 K

Humberto Castellanos: Save, 1.1 IP, H, 4 K

David Hensley, IF, Fayetteville

3-5, 2-R HR (1)

Ronnie Dawson, OF, and Chas McCormick, OF, Round Rock

Dawson: 1-3, solo HR (1), 2 RBI

McCormick: 1-4, 2-R HR (1)

Astros Minor League Recaps

Results for Monday, July 29, 2019

Travel days... light days.

Round Rock was off

The E-Train is back home and they'll start a three-game series with Fresno at 7:05. Framber Valdez will face Ben Braymer.

Corpus Christi 7, Springfield 6 (10 innings)

W- Erasmo Pinales (1-1)
L- Bryan Dobzanski (1-1)
S- Carlos Sanabria (6)

CC home runs: Abraham Toro 2 (16; 2-run in 4th, solo in 6th), Chuckie Robinson (7, solo in 5th), Seth Beer (24, solo in 6th), Colton Shaver (15, solo in 6th)

The Hooks sent five balls out of the park in regulation and got a run in the first extra frame to nip the Cardinals.

J.B. Bukauskas pitched 4.2 innings and he allowed three runs on three hits (2-run homer), walked five, and struck out four. Tommy DeJuneas got a fly ball out to end the 5th. Tyler Ivey was next; he threw 2.2 innings and allowed three runs on five hits (solo and 2-run homers), walked one, and struck out three. Erasmo Pinales threw two scoreless (final out of the 8th, all of the 9th, first two outs of the 10th), walking two and getting all six outs via strikeout. Carlos Sanabria recorded a strikeout to end the game.

Abraham Toro put Corpus on the board when he smacked a two-run homer in the 4th. Chuckie Robinson sent the first pitch he saw out of the park in the 5th inning, and then in the 6th, Toro, Seth Beer, and Colton Shaver whacked back-to-back-to-back solo home runs. Toro, who finished 3-5 on the night, ripped an RBI double in the 10th to put the Hooks back in front.

Cristian Javier will get the series finale. He'll face Evan Kruczynski at 6:30.

Fayetteville was off

The Woodpeckers are in Wilmington and they'll kick off a three-game series at 6:35 Eastern.

Beloit 11, Quad Cities 3

W- Reid Birlingmair (4-6)
L- Matt Ruppenthal (3-5)
S- Joe DeMers (2)

QC home runs: None.

After taking the opener, the Banditos ended up dropping the final three games, which included getting swept in a Sunday doubleheader.

Matt Ruppenthal and Luis de Paula, unfortunately, had to bear the brunt of the Snappers' assault. Devin Conn walked one and struck out two over the final two innings.

Trey Dawson scored on an error in the 8th. David Hensley ripped an RBI double in the 9th and he came in to score on a single from Dawson, who finished 2-4. Freúdis Nova also finished 2-4 on the night.

Abdiel Saldaña will start the first of a four-game series with Burlington; the first two games will take place in the Quad Cities. First pitch is at 6:35.

Tri-City was off

The ValleyCats kick off a three-game series with Batavia at 7:00 Eastern.

GCL Astros 1, GCL Marlins 0

W- Misael Tamarez (3-2)
L- Yeremin Lara (1-2)
S- Brayan de Paula (1)

GCL home runs: None.

There was only one run in this game and it belonged to the Palm Beach 'Stros.

Sean Mendoza scored on an error in the 3rd inning following an Alfredo Angarita groundout.

Parker Mushinski and Misael Tamarez started things off with three scoreless innings apiece. Mushinski allowed two hits, walked one, and struck out four, while Tamarez allowed a hit, walked two, and struck out one. Diosmerky Taveras walked one and struck out two in 1.2 innings and Brayan de Paula did what Taveras did in 1.1 innings to complete the shutout.

DSL Astros 11, DSL Braves 10

W- Carlos Calderón (4-2)
L- Leonardo Vargas (0-1)
S- Ronny Garcia (3)

DSL home runs: None.

The Braves got three in the 9th to cut the Dominican 'Stros lead to just one run but they managed to escape with the victory.

Omar Díaz hit an RBI single in the 6th and smacked a two-run triple in the 8th inning. Sebastian Grullón also finished with two hits; he had an RBI single in the 1st and scored twice.

Carlos Calderón got the win as he allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits, walked two, and struck out three.

Monday's Stars

All photos are from Jayne unless stated otherwise.

Omar Díaz, OF, DSL Astros: 2-4, 3B, 3 RBI

Abraham Toro, 3B, Corpus Christi

3-5, 2B, 2 HR (16), 4 RBI, 2 R

Erasmo Pinales, RHP, Corpus Christi

W (1-1), 2 IP, 2 BB, 6 K

Parker Mushinski is the only person who is pictured.

GCL Astros pitchers: W 1-0 @ GCL Marlins

9 IP, 3 H, 5 BB, 9 K

Parker Mushinski: 3 IP, 2 H, BB, 4 K

Misael Tamarez: W (3-2), 3 IP, H, 2 BB, K

Diosmerky Taveras: 1.2 IP, BB, 2 K

Brayan de Paula: Save (1), 1.1 IP, BB, 2 K

Devin Conn, RHP, Quad Cities

2 IP, BB, 2 K

Astros Minor League Recaps

Results for Friday, May 3, 2019

Mother Nature wreaked havoc once again, leading to yet another suspended game and also a cancellation.

Round Rock and San Antonio was suspended

Due to rain. This game will be completed on Sunday and will resume at 1:30. Round Rock currently has a 6-1 lead in the bottom of the 4th inning; all six of their runs came in the 1st inning.

Brady Rodgers will take on Brad Kuntz tonight at 7:10.

Corpus Christi and Northwest Arkansas was canceled

Also due to rain. As this was the final meeting between the Hooks and the Naturals in the first half, this game will not be rescheduled.

Corpus will start a four-game set in Tulsa tonight at 7:05. Bryan Abreu will make his first Texas League Start against Dustin May.

Down East 9, Fayetteville 6 in 10 innings

W- Joe Barlow (3-0)
L- Jacob Billingsley (0-1)
S- DeMarcus Evans (4)

Fayetteville home runs: None.

The Woodpeckers were one out away from a scoreless top of the 10th... but the Wood Ducks had other ideas.

Parker Mushinski went 5.1 innings and allowed two runs (one inherited runner charged to him) on four hits, walked two, and set a new career-high with ten strikeouts; this outing was the first time that he recorded double-digit strikeouts as a pro. Hunter Martin was the first man out of the Fayetteville bullpen and he allowed four runs on three hits and walked two in 1.2 innings. Willy Collado turned in two more scoreless innings as he allowed a hit and struck out three. Jacob Billingsley got the 10th and he allowed the go-ahead bases-loaded two-out, two-run single and then an error allowed the last runner to cross the plate. All three runs were unearned; he issued two walks to load the bases.

The Woodpeckers opened the scoring in the 2nd inning thanks to a pair of two-run singles from Bryan de la Cruz and Seth Beer. Beer hit another RBI single in the 7th and Scott Manea's sac fly in the 8th tied the game at 6. Beer and Jonathan Arauz both had two hits apiece in this game; Arauz scored twice and stole a base (3).

J.P. France goes up against Jason Bahr in game two of this series. First pitch is at 5:00 Eastern.

Quad Cities 2, Fort Wayne 0

W- Jojanse Torres (1-0)
L- Dan Dallas (0-2)
S- Humberto Castellanos (1)

QC home runs: Scott Schreiber (3, 2-run in 6th)

There was only one scoring play in this game and it belonged to the River Bandits.

Scott Schreiber launched a two-run homer in the 6th for the game's only runs. Alex Holderbach and Enmanuel Valdez both finished with two hits on the night.

Meanwhile on the mound, Matt Ruppenthal, Jojanse Torres, and Humberto Castellanos joined forces to throw a shutout. Ruppenthal went four innings and allowed two hits, walked four, and struck out four. Torres allowed a hit and fanned seven in three innings. Castellanos allowed three hits and fanned three over the final two innings to complete the shutout.

Game two of this series will begin at 6:05 Eastern.

Friday's Stars

All photos are from Jayne unless stated otherwise. All standout performances from the suspended Round Rock game will be in Sunday's recaps.

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

Jojanse Torres not pictured.

Quad Cities River Bandits pitchers: W 2-0 @ Fort Wayne

9 IP, 6 H, 4 BB, 14 K

Matt Ruppenthal: 4 IP, 2 H, 4 BB, 4 K

Jojanse Torres: W (1-0), 3 IP, H, 7 K

Humberto Castellanos: Save (1), 2 IP, 3 H, 3 K

Scott Schreiber, 1B, Quad Cities

2-R HR (3); only scoring play of game

Seth Beer, 1B, Fayetteville

2-4, 3 RBI

Parker Mushinski, LHP, and Willy Collado, RHP, Fayetteville

Mushinski: 5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, career-high 10 K

Collado: 2 IP, H, 3 K

Astros Minor League Recaps

Results for Saturday, April 27, 2019

Round Rock 11, New Orleans 7

W- Ralph Garza Jr. (2-0)
L- Dylan Lee (1-1)

RR home runs: Kyle Tucker (5, 3-run in 1st), Yordan Alvarez (11, 2-run in 7th)

Round Rock pounded out 17 hits as it was their turn to flip the game with a huge rally in the final innings.

Brady Rodgers went five innings and allowed four runs on eight hits (two-run homer), walked two, and struck out five. Ralph Garza Jr. came on for two innings and allowed three runs on two hits, walked two, and struck out two. Kent Emanuel and Reymin Guduan both threw a scoreless inning; Emanuel struck out two in a 1-2-3 8th while Guduan worked around a walk in the 9th.

Yordan Alvarez opened the scoring with an RBI double in the 1st inning and two batters later, Kyle Tucker landed an early haymaker in the form of a three-run homer. Taylor Jones hit a soft flare in the 5th that resulted in an RBI single. In the 7th inning, Derek Fisher scored on an error that allowed Jack Mayfield to reach and then Alvarez launched a two-run home run. Jones followed with a bloop single; he advanced to third on Tucker's single and scored on a wild pitch. Jones hit another RBI single in the 8th and Nick Tanielu capped off the scoring with an RBI double.

Everyone in the lineup recorded a hit; Alvarez finished 4-5 and also scored four runs. Jones finished 3-4 and scored twice, while Fisher, Mayfield, and Tucker all had two hits.

Cy Sneed gets the start in the fifth and final game of this series. He'll face Zac Gallen at 1:05.

Corpus Christi 10, Tulsa 9

W- Gabriel Valdez (1-1)
L- Luis Vasquez (0-1)
S- Ronel Blanco (2)

CC home runs: Lorenzo Quintana 2 (3; solo in 2nd, solo in 4th), Granden Goetzman 2 (6; solo in 2nd, grand slam in 8th)

The Hooks managed to hold on to win this topsy-turvy affair. Hitting four home runs certainly helped the cause!

Granden Goetzman and Lorenzo Quintana both smacked solo homers in the 2nd inning. Abraham Toro legged out an RBI infield single in the 3rd and with the bases loaded, Chas McCormick hit a two-run single. Quintana launched another solo homer in the 4th. This was Corpus Christi's last scoring play until the 8th, when Goetzman whacked a grand slam that put the Hooks up 10-7. Goetzman, Toro, and Quintana all finished with two hits on the evening. The Hooks finished 5-5 in stolen base attempts; Rojas (7), Stephen Wrenn (5), McCormick (2), Chuckie Robinson (2), and Toro (2) all got in on the act.

Entering this season, Granden Goetzman's career high in home runs was eight, which he set in 2014 between both of Tampa Bay's Class A affiliates. After sending two out on Saturday, he now has six home runs in 19 games.

Carson LaRue went 4.1 innings and allowed four runs on five hits (solo and three-run homers), walked one, and struck out four. Gabriel Valdez was the first man out of the Hooks bullpen and he allowed three runs on two hits (two-run homer), walked three, and struck out six in 3.2 innings. Ronel Blanco got rocked a bit in the 9th as he allowed two runs on three hits and walked one, but he kept it together to secure the win.

It's Sunday, so the Hooks will do business as the Raspas as part of MiLB's Copa de la Diversión initiative. Brett Adcock will face Dustin May at 2:15.

Down East 3, Fayetteville 2

W- Joe Barlow (2-0)
L- José Bravo (2-1)

Fayetteville home runs: None.

The Woodpeckers dropped a one-run game for the second straight night and as a result, round one of the Lone Star Series in North Carolina goes to the Wood Ducks.

Parker Mushinski went five innings and the two runs he allowed came on a homer in the 2nd inning; both of the runs were unearned. Overall, he allowed six hits and struck out eight. José Bravo allowed one hit and struck out three in his 3.1 innings, but unfortunately, the one hit was a walk-off solo homer with one out in the 9th.

Bryan de la Cruz scored the first run of the evening when Jake Adams hit into a fielder's choice in the 1st inning. Corey Julks hit an RBI infield single in the 6th. Scott Manea finished 2-4 with a double.

J.P. France will get the start as Fayetteville looks to avoid the sweep. First pitch is at 2:00 Eastern.

Quad Cities and Clinton was canceled

Due to rain. As this is the last time that the River Bandits and LumberKings will face each other in the first half of the Midwest League season, this game will not be made up.

Weather permitting, there will be a doubleheader today with game one starting at 1:15. Game two will begin 90 minutes after the conclusion of the first game.

Saturday's Stars

All photos are from Jayne unless stated otherwise.

Taylor Jones, 1B, Yordan Alvarez, OF/1B, and Kyle Tucker, OF, Round Rock

Jones: 3-4, 2 RBI, 2 R

Alvarez: 4-5, 2B, 2-R HR (11), 3 RBI, 4 R

Tucker: 2-5, 3-R HR (5), SB (4)

Granden Goetzman, OF, Lorenzo Quintana, C, and Abraham Toro, 3B/1B, Corpus Christi

Goetzman: 2-3, 2 HR (6), 5 RBI, 3 R

Quintana: 2-4, 2 solo HR (3)

Toro: 2-3, RBI, 2 R

José Bravo not pictured.

Fayetteville Woodpeckers pitchers: L 3-2 @ Down East

8.1 IP, 7 H (2 HR allowed), 3 R (1 ER), 11 K

Parker Mushinski: 5 IP, 6 H (2-R HR allowed), 2 unearned runs, 8 K

José Bravo: L (2-1), 3.1 IP, H (solo HR allowed), ER, 3 K

Astros Minor League Recaps

Results for Sunday, April 21, 2019




Memphis 5, Round Rock 3 in 10 innings

W- Jesus Cruz (1-0)
L- Cy Sneed (0-2)

RR home runs: Yordan Alvarez (9, solo in 4th), Garrett Stubbs (2, solo in 8th)

The Express tied the game with a couple of runs in the 8th inning... only to see the Redbirds walk off with the win in the first extra frame.

Yordan Alvarez put Round Rock on the board with a solo shot in the 4th inning. Garrett Stubbs led off the 8th with a homer and then Alvarez tied the game with an RBI double. Alvarez and Myles straw both finished with two hits on the afternoon.

Forrest Whitley and Cy Sneed both pitched 4.2 innings. Whitley allowed a run on two hits, walked two, and struck out five, while Sneed allowed four runs (three earned) on four hits, including the walk-off two-run homer in the 10th, and struck out five.

Brady Rodgers will take on Genesis Cabrera in the finale of this series. First pitch is at 11:05 AM.

Corpus Christi was off

The Hooks will welcome the Northwest Arkansas Naturals to the Coastal Bend for a three-game series starting tonight at 6:15.

Carolina 6, Fayetteville 5

W- Matt Hardy (4-0)
L- Joey Gonzalez (0-1)
S- Rodrigo Benoit (5)

Fayetteville home runs: Michael Papierski (1, solo in 5th), Colton Shaver (3, solo in 9th)

The Woodpeckers scored in more innings, but the problem was that they scored one run in each of those innings. The Mudcats, on the other hand, were able to put up a couple of crooked numbers. And so... the first series in the history of SEGRA Stadium ended in a split.

Scott Manea put the Woodpeckers on the board with an RBI single in the 2nd inning. Jake Meyers drove in a run with a single in the 3rd, and then Michael Papierski smacked a solo homer in the 5th. Papierski scored on Corey Julks' base hit in the 7th and Colton Shaver whacked a homer in the 9th to cut the deficit to one run. Julks struck out but reached first base safely to extend the game. Unfortunately, Meyers grounded into a double play to end the afternoon. Papierski and Shaver scored two runs apiece; no one in the lineup had more than one hit.

Parker Mushinski went four innings and the two runs he allowed came on a homer hit by Eddie Silva in the 2nd inning; only one of the runs was earned. Mushinski allowed two other hits and struck out nine. Joey Gonzalez and Hunter Martin pitched 2.1 innings apiece; Gonzalez was first and he allowed four runs on five hits (solo and three-run homers) and struck out two. Martin turned in a scoreless outing, walking two and striking out four. Leovanny Rodriguez got the final out of the 9th.

After having Monday off, the Woodpeckers will start a three-game series with Frederick on Tuesday.

Quad Cities was off

The River Bandits will return to Peoria as the road team this time as they start a three-game series with the Chiefs at 6:35.

Sunday's Stars

All photos are from Jayne unless stated otherwise.

Yordan Alvarez, 1B/OF, Round Rock

2-4, 2B, solo HR (9), 2 RBI

Forrest Whitley, RHP, Round Rock

4.2 IP, 2 H, ER, 2 BB, 5 K

Hunter Martin's photo is his mugshot on MiLB.com.

Parker Mushinski, LHP, and Hunter Martin, RHP, Fayetteville

Mushinski: 4 IP, 3 H (2-R HR allowed), 2 R (1 ER), 9 K

Martin: 2.1 IP, 2 BB, 4 K

Astros August/September MiLB Standouts

The regular season may have come to a close on Monday, but the top five Astros minor league teams aren't quite finished as they head to the postseason. Here are a few of the players who have helped contribute to the success of their teams in August/September. I have highlighted a few of the more outstanding stats in red.

Note: If a player played at multiple levels during August/September, he is listed under his current level, but his stats are cumulative.

FRESNO

Kyle Tucker - June 2018

Photo by Jayne Hansen

Position Players

• OF Kyle Tucker: 19 G, .449/.522/.897/1.419, 3 2B, 3B, 10 HR, 27 RBI, 6 SB:1 CS, 12 BB:14 K
• 3B J.D. Davis: 21 G, .351/.435/.740/1.175, 3 2B, 9 HR, 27 RBI, 2 SB:0 CS, 12 BB:14 K
• 3B Nick Tanielu: 22 G, .384/.413/.570/.983, 7 2B, 3 HR, 11 RBI, 4 BB:7 K
• 2B Jack Mayfield: 30 G, .288/.348/.512/.860, 11 2B, 3B, 5 HR, 23 RBI, 1 SB:2 CS, 8 BB:29 K
• OF Yordan Alvarez: 26 G, .282/.362/.456/.818, 6 2B, 4 HR, 20 RBI, 13 BB:28 K
• C Jamie Ritchie: 14 G, .277/.393/.426/.818, 4 2B, HR, 5 RBI, 2 SB:0 CS, 7 BB:12 K
• SS Alex De Goti: 29 G, .297/.360/.406/.766, 8 2B, HR, 12 RBI, 3 SB:1 CS, 10 BB:16 K

OF Myles Straw stole 16 bases in 27 games (1 caught stealing) to end the regular season with 70 stolen bases (9 caught stealing).

Pitchers

• RHP Dean Deetz: 2-0 in 12 games, 1.29 ERA, 0.952 WHIP, 9 BB:26 K in 21 IP
• RHP Matt Ramsey: 0-1 in 14 games, 1.50 ERA, 0.944 WHIP, 7 BB:12 K in 20 IP
• RHP Akeem Bostick: 1-1 with 1 save in 6 games/4 starts, 2.51 ERA, 0.907 WHIP, 8 BB:37 K in 28.2 IP

CORPUS CHRISTI

Ryan Hartman - April 2018

Photo by Jayne Hansen

Position Players

• OF Ronnie Dawson: 28 G, .288/.336/.514/.850, 5 2B, 6 HR, 15 RBI, 6 SB:3 CS, 5 BB:33 K
• 3B Abraham Toro: 27 G, .281/.333/.438/.771, 10 2B, 3B, HR, 11 RBI, 1 SB:0 CS, 6 BB:25 K
• C Eduardo de Oleo: 14 G, .319/.319/.404/.723, 2B, HR, 4 RBI, 0 BB:10 K

Pitchers

• RHP Erasmo Pinales: 0-0 with 2 saves in 8 games, 0.93 ERA, 0.724 WHIP, 2 BB:15 K in 9.2 IP
• RHP J.B. Bukauskas: 3-0 in 6 starts, 1.32 ERA, 0.853 WHIP, 15 BB:39 K in 34 IP
• LHP Kit Scheetz: 1-0 with 2 saves in 10 games, 2.03 ERA, 0.750 WHIP, 3 BB:15 K in 13.1 IP
• LHP Ryan Hartman: 2-1 in 6 games/3 starts, 2.08 ERA, 0.659 WHIP, 2 BB:40 K in 30.1 IP
• RHP Brandon Bielak: 0-3 in 5 starts, 2.48 ERA, 0.931 WHIP, 8 BB:30 K in 29 IP
• RHP Brandon Bailey: 1-0 with 1 save in 6 games/2 starts, 3.03 ERA, 0.980 WHIP, 10 BB:31 K in 32.2 IP

BUIES CREEK

Chad Donato - July 2018

Photo by Jayne Hansen

Position Players

• OF Corey Julks: 27 G, .305/.373/.543/.916, 10 2B, 5 HR, 22 RBI, 4 SB:1 CS, 12 BB:26 K
• OF J.J. Matijevic: 28 G, .261/.352/.559/.910, 9 2B, 8 HR, 26 RBI, 1 SB:3 CS, 16 BB:34 K
• 1B Jake Adams: 22 G, .316/.357/.474/.831, 3 2B, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 5 SB:2 CS, 6 BB:20 K
• OF Bryan de la Cruz: 24 G, .313/.389/.398/.787, 5 2B, 3B, 15 RBI, 3 SB:0 CS, 10 BB:18 K
• C Chuckie Robinson: 16 G, .293/.364/.414/.777, 2 2B, 3B, HR, 6 RBI, 1 SB:1 CS: 6 BB:13 K
• OF Seth Beer: 26 G, .272/.316/.456/.774, 4 2B, 5 HR, 19 RBI, 0 SB:1 CS, 4 BB:21 K
• C Carlos Canelon: 16 G, .302/.345/.377/.722, 2B, HR, 10 RBI, 1 SB:1 CS, 2 BB:20 K

Pitchers

• RHP Chad Donato: 6-0 in 6 starts, 1.23 ERA, .0.709 WHIP, 7 BB:46 K in 36.2 IP
• RHP Carson LaRue: 3-1 in 6 games/4 starts, 1.61 ERA, 0.929 WHIP, 12 BB:24 K in 28 IP
• RHP Brendan Feldmann: 0-1 with 2 saves, 1.80 ERA, 1.200 WHIP, 7 BB:20 K in 15 IP
• RHP Abdiel Saldana: 0-0 in 5 games/3 starts, 2.05 ERA, 1.091 WHIP, 4 BB:23 K in 22 IP
• RHP Enoli Paredes: 4-0 in 6 games, 2.08 ERA, 0.808 WHIP, 3 BB:14 K in 8.2 IP
• RHP Peter Solomon: 1-0 in 4 games/2 starts, 2.37 ERA, 0.789 WHIP, 3 BB:21 K in 19 IP
• RHP Jose Luis Hernandez: 2-2 in 6 games/5 starts, 2.43 ERA, 1.020 WHIP, 4 BB:28 K in 33.1 IP
• RHP Tyler Ivey: 1-0 with 1 save in 5 games/4 starts, 2.70 ERA, 1.114 WHIP, 8 BB:23 K in 23.1 IP
• RHP Colin McKee: 2-1 with 2 saves in 7 games, 2.92 ERA, 1.216 WHIP, 5 BB:21 K in 12.1 IP

QUAD CITIES

Parker Mushinski - July 2018

Photo by Jayne Hansen

Position Players

• OF Alex McKenna: 19 G, .329/.388/.534/.922, 4 2B, 3B, 3 HR, 12 RBI, 2 SB:0 CS, 6 BB:20K
• OF Jonathan Lacroix: 28 G, .308/.339/.523/.863, 6 2B, 4 3B, 3 HR, 14 RBI, 1 SB:1 CS, 5 BB:28 K
• OF Marty Costes: 23 G, .268/.388/.463/.851, 8 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 3 SB:2 CS, 8 BB:14 K

Pitchers

• LHP Parker Mushinski: 0-0 with 2 saves in 8 games, 0.00 ERA, 0.628 WHIP, 4 BB:28 K in 14.1 IP
• RHP J.P. France: 1-0 with 1 save in 6 games, 0.69 ERA, 1.000 WHIP, 4 BB:21 K in 13 IP
• RHP Luis Garcia: 4-0 in 6 starts, 1.16 ERA, 1.000 WHIP, 9 BB:30 K in 31 IP
• RHP Humberto Castellanos: 2-0 with 2 saves in 9 games, 1.84 ERA, 1.091 WHIP, 3 BB:20 K in 14.2 IP
• RHP Willy Collado: 0-2 with 2 saves in 8 games, 2.13 ERA, 0.632 WHIP, 2 BB:16 K in 12.2 IP
• RHP Bryan Abreu: 1-1 with 1 save in 5 games/4 starts, 2.61 ERA, 1.113 WHIP, 11 BB:37 K in 20.2 IP
• RHP Tanner Duncan: 2-0 with 1 save in 8 games, 2.84 ERA, 1.184 WHIP, 7 BB:17 K in 12.2 IP

TRI-CITY

Carlos Machado - July 2018

Photo by Jayne Hansen

Position Players

• OF Carlos Machado: 28 G, .355/.385/.473/.857, 8 2B, 3B, HR, 14 RBI, 2 SB:1 CS, 6 BB:13 K
• OF Andy Pineda: 20 G, .288/.382/.441/.823, 4 2B, 3B, HR, 3 RBI, 6 SB:3 CS, 7 BB:13 K
• 3B Enmanuel Valdez: 27 G, .272/.342/.466/.808, 8 2B, 4 HR, 13 RBI, 5 SB:3 CS, 10 BB:17 K
• C Oscar Campos: 19 G, .271/.307/.486/.792, 6 2B, 3 HR, 15 RBI, 2 BB:9 K

Pitchers

• RHP Joey Gonzalez: 1-1 with 1 save in 8 games, 0.79 ERA, 0.529 WHIP, 2 BB:12 K in 11.1 IP
• RHP R.J. Freure: 0-0 in 7 games/3 starts, 0.96 ERA, 1.125 WHIP, 9 BB:22 K in 18.2 IP
• RHP Brett Daniels: 2-0 in 6 games/2 starts, 0.92 ERA, 0.864 WHIP, 6 BB:22 K in 19.2 IP
• RHP Brett Conine: 0-0 in 6 games/2 starts, 2.08 ERA, 1.096 WHIP, 7 BB:19 K in 17.1 IP
• RHP Nivaldo Rodriguez: 3-0 with 1 save in 6 games/3 starts, 2.55 ERA, 0.973 WHIP, 9 BB:27 K in 24.2 IP

RHP Ernesto Jacquez had a 0.89 ERA and a 0.787 WHIP in 6 appearances in August; however, his one September start did not go quite so well (vast understatement).

GULF COAST LEAGUE

Position Players

• OF Juan Ramirez: 16 G, .344/.369/.525/.894, 7 2B, 2 3B, 10 RBI, 3 SB:3 CS, 3 BB:6 K
• SS Freudis Nova: 14 G, .313/.364/.521/.884, 2B, 3 HR, 11 RBI, 4 SB:3 CS, 4 BB:6 K

Pitchers

• LHP Jervic Chavez: 1-0 with 3 saves in 6 games, 0.00 ERA, 0.783 WHIP, 4 BB:3 K in 7.2 IP
• RHP Bryan Solano: 0-0 in 5 games, 1.50 ERA, 1.000 WHIP, 5 BB:11 K in 12 IP
• LHP Julio Robaina: 0-1 in 3 games/2 starts, 2.00 ERA, 0.778 WHIP, 2 BB:9 K in 9.0 IP
• RHP Alfredi Jimenez: 0-2 in 4 games/2 starts, 2.12 ERA, 0.882 WHIP, 4 BB:17 K in 17 IP

DOMINICAN SUMMER LEAGUE

Position Players

• C Jose Alvarez: 12 G, .367/.459/.500/.959, 4 2B, 4 RBI, 1 SB:1 CS, 6 BB:6 K

Pitchers

• RHP Franny Cobos: 0-0 in 4 games/2 starts, 0.00 ERA, 0.735 WHIP, 2 BB:11 K in 16.1 IP
• RHP Jose Antonio Hernandez: 0-2 in 5 games/2 starts, 0.59 ERA, 0.913 WHIP, 4 BB:20 K in 15.1 IP
• RHP Wender Oberto: 3-1 in 5 games/2 starts, 1.35 ERA, 0.850 WHIP, 1 BB:15 K in 20 IP

July 2018 Standouts
June 2018 Standouts
May 2018 Standouts
April 2018 Standouts

Astros Minor League Recaps

Results for Sunday, August 12, 2018

Fresno 9, Albuquerque 4

W- Josh James (6-4)
L- Peter Lambert (2-4)

Fresno home runs: Yordan Alvarez (7, 19 season; solo in 2nd), J.D. Davis (9, 2-run in 5th)

The Grizzlies earned the split by scoring in five straight innings.

Josh James went 5.2 innings and allowed three runs on four hits (two-run homer), walked two, and struck out six. Matt Ramsey allowed a hit and struck out two over 2.1 scoreless, and Brendan McCurry allowed a run on two hits and struck out one in the 9th.

Yordan Alvarez opened the scoring when he smacked a homer in the 2nd inning. Garrett Stubbs ripped a two-run double in the 3rd and came around to score on A.J. Reed's single. Alvarez walked to lead off the 4th and scored on a double from Taylor Jones. J.D. Davis launched a two-run homer in the 5th, and finally in the 6th, Alex De Goti ripped an RBI double and stole home. Alvarez, Jones, and De Goti all finished with two hits; Alvarez and De Goti both scored two runs. Myles Straw stole two bases, giving him 23 with Fresno and 58 on the year.

Fresno will begin a three-game series with Las Vegas at 7:05 Pacific.

Corpus Christi 6, Springfield 1

W- Akeem Bostick (2-4)
L- Anthony Shew (6-7)

CC home runs: Abraham Toro (2, 16 season; 2-run in 1st)

The Hooks got out to a quick start and kept the Cardinals in check to take the finale and the series.

Abraham Toro opened the scoring when he launched a two-run homer in the opening frame. He then added an RBI single to his ledger in the 3rd inning. Corpus struck for three more runs in the 5th when Carmen Benedetti hit an RBI single and Josh Rojas drove in two with a base hit. Toro and Stephen Wrenn both finished 2-4; Benedetti and Ronnie Dawson scored two runs apiece.

Akeem Bostick went five innings and allowed a run on two hits, walked two, and struck out four. Ryan Hartman tagged in to throw three scoreless innings, allowing two hits and fanning four. Carlos Sierra struck out one in a 1-2-3 9th.

Corpus Christi has Monday off. They'll start a three-game set in Tulsa on Tuesday.

Buies Creek and Frederick was cancelled

Due to rain. This game will not be made up as it was the final regular-season meeting between both clubs. Corey Julks had homered and Buies Creek was leading 2-1 in the 3rd inning before play was halted.

The Carolina Stros will have Monday off. They will welcome the Winston-Salem Dash to Campbell University for three beginning Tuesday.

Quad Cities 5, Cedar Rapids 0

W- Edgardo Sandoval (1-1)

L- Jhoan Duran (6-5)

QC home runs: Scott Schreiber (4, solo in 2nd), Colton Shaver (14, 2-run in 5th)

The Banditos got a career night from Edgardo Sandoval as he, Parker Mushinski, and Willy Collado joined forces to hold the Kernels to just three hits on Sunday.

Sandoval allowed three hits, walked one, and struck out a career-high 11 over six shutout innings. Mushinski struck out three over two perfect frames, and Collado completed the shutout by striking out one in a 1-2-3 9th inning.

Scott Schreiber whacked a solo homer to open the scoring in the 2nd inning. He then drew a one-out walk in the 5th inning, stole second, advanced to third on the errant throw down, and scored on a Logan Mattix sac fly. One batter later, Colton Shaver smacked a two-run home run. Rúben Castro singled to start the 8th, advanced to third on a bad pickoff throw, and scored the final run of the evening on a wild pitch. Castro finished 3-4 on the night and was the only man on either side to finish with a multi-hit game.

Bryan Abreu will take on Edwar Colina as the series shifts to Cedar Rapids. First pitch is at 6:35.

Tri-City 7, Vermont 3

W- Cody Deason (1-0)
L- Adam Reuss (3-2)

TC home runs: Enmanuel Valdez (6, solo in 1st), Austin Dennis (1, solo in 8th)

The ValleyCats scored a run in each of the first three innings and then as they held on to a one-run lead, they busted out for three runs in the 7th.

Enmanuel Valdez wasted little time in getting things started as he homered to start the game. Michael Wielansky kept the 2nd inning alive with a base hit; he then stole second and scored on a single from Ramiro Rodriguez, who got thrown out at second to end the inning. Valdez led off the 3rd with a single and scored when Austin Dennis grounded into a double play.

Nathan Perry drew a walk to lead off the 7th and Andy Piñeda joined him on the bases following a single. Wielansky flew out, but Ramiro delivered the big blow with a two-run triple. Alex McKenna brought Rodriguez in with a double. Dennis smacked a solo homer in the 8th, the first of his pro career. He ended up getting a tremendous reception upon his return to the dugout:

At the @VTLakeMonsters game and @austindennis80 just hit his first homer of the season. @ValleyCats teammates executed a 65 silent treatment. Near-elite indifference. Plus wait time. Fringe average hurrah kept it from being a 70. #MiLB

— Chris Palmer (@cpalmer0608) August 13, 2018

R.J. Freure started things off with three scoreless innings. He allowed two hits, walked two, and struck out three. Layne Henderson was the first man out of the Tri-City bullpen and allowed two runs on a wild pitch and a sac fly, a single, walked two, and struck out one in 1.2 innings. Cody Deason was next and he allowed a run on four hits and fanned four in 2.1 innings. J.P. France allowed two hits and struck out four in the last two innings.

The 2018 New York-Penn League All-Star Game will take place on Tuesday at Medlar Field in State College, Pennsylvania, the home of the State College Spikes and Penn State baseball. Austin Hansen, Alex McKenna, and Jeremy Peña will represent the ValleyCats.

GCL Astros 3, GCL Mets 2 in 10 innings

W- Jervic Chavez (1-1)
L- Miguel Ramirez (0-1)

GCL home runs: None.

The Palm Beach Stros walked off with a win on Sunday.

Jayson Schroeder and Manny Ramirez both threw three innings. Schroeder allowed a run on a sac fly, a single, walked two, and struck out five, while Manny allowed an unearned run when he threw the ball away on a pickoff attempt. He allowed one hit, walked three, and struck out five. Miguel Figueroa walked three and struck out two over 2.1 no-hit innings, and Jervic Chavez issued a walk in 1.2 innings of work.

Freudis Nova reached on an error and Wilyer Abreu smacked a ground-rule double to start the 2nd. Yeuris Ramirez brought them both in with a single. Abreu started the 10th in scoring position and Yeuris was given a free pass to first base. They both ended up pulling off a double steal and then Rhandall Sanchez was intentionally walked to load the bases. The Palm Beach Stros were on the verge of squandering this opportunity after Hector Martinez went down on strikes and Nerio Rodriguez grounded into a force out, but Carlos Diaz won the game by drawing a walk.

Sunday's Stars

All photos are from Jayne unless stated otherwise.

Jayson Schroeder, RHP, GCL Astros: 3 IP, H, ER, 2 BB, 5 K
Manny Ramirez, RHP, GCL Astros: 3 IP, H, unearned run, 3 BB, 5 K

Enmanuel Valdez, IF, Alex McKenna, OF, and Ramiro Rodriguez, OF, Tri-City

Valdez: 2-5, solo HR (6), 2 R

McKenna: 4-5, 2 2B, RBI

Rodriguez: 2-3, 3B, 3 RBI, R

Quad Cities River Bandits pitchers: W 5-0 vs. Cedar Rapids

9 IP, 3 H, BB, 15 K

Edgardo Sandoval: W (1-1), 6 IP, 3 H, BB, career-high 11 K

Parker Mushinski: 2 IP, 3 K

Willy Collado: IP, K

Abraham Toro, 3B, Corpus Christi

2-4, 2-R HR (2, 16 season), 3 RBI

Corpus Christi Hooks pitchers: W 6-1 vs. Springfield

9 IP, 4 H, ER, 2 BB, 9 K

Akeem Bostick: W (2-4), 5 IP, 2 H, ER, 2 BB, 4 K

Ryan Hartman: 3 IP, 2 H, 4 K

Carlos Sierra: IP, K

Taylor Jones, 1B, Yordan Alvarez, LF/1B, and Alex De Goti, IF, Fresno

Jones: 2-4, 2 2B, RBI, R

Alvarez: 2-3, solo HR (7, 19 season), 2 R

De Goti: 2-4, 2 2B, RBI, 2 R, SB (1, 6 season)

Photo by Bryan Green

Matt Ramsey, RHP, Fresno

2.1 IP, H, 2 K

Astros Minor League Recaps

Results for Monday, July 23, 2018

Fresno was off

The Grizzlies will do business as the Fresno Tacos as they start a three-game series with Iowa at 7:05 Pacific. Josh James is listed as the probable starter.

San Antonio 2, Corpus Christi 1

W- Jacob Nix (2-2)
L- Brandon Bielak (2-2, 7-5 season)
S- Andrés Muñoz (4)

CC home runs: None.

The Missions took the opener of this series by scoring in more innings than the Hooks.

Both teams scored in the 2nd; Josh Rojas led things off with a double and scored Corpus Christi's only run when Chas McCormick took his place at second by whacking a double of his own. They both finished 2-3; both of Rojas' hits were doubles.

Brandon Bielak went 4.1 innings and allowed two runs on six hits, walked two, and struck out three. Kit Scheetz allowed a hit over 2.2 scoreless and Ralph Garza Jr. worked around a hit to throw a scoreless 8th, striking out one.

Brett Adcock will make his first Texas League start at 7:05 and he'll face Logan Allen.

Down East 8, Buies Creek 4

W- Steven Bruce (4-6)
L- Gabriel Valdez (5-4)
S- Jairo Beras (3)

BC home runs: J.J. Matijevic 2 (10, 13 season; 2-run in 3rd, solo in 9th)

J.J. Matijevic's huge afternoon was not enough for the Carolina Stros as they were foiled in their bid to sweep the series, which also would have clinched the Lone Star Series in North Carolina in their favor.

Matijevic finished 3-4 and was responsible for driving in three of the four Buies Creek runs in this game; he whacked a two-run homer in the 3rd to put them on the board and then led off the 9th with a homer. Osvaldo Duarte drew a walk and scored when Jake Adams ripped a double. Adams finished 2-4 on the afternoon. Buies Creek had a chance to really make things interesting in the bottom of the 9th, but they couldn't capitalize on a bases-loaded situation.

Gabriel Valdez pitched five innings and allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits (solo homer) while striking out one. Carlos Sanabria and Jesús Balaguer both threw two innings. Sanabria allowed two runs on two hits, walked three, and struck out one, while Balaguer allowed a run on three hits, walked one, and fanned two.

The Carolina Stros will head north for a roadtrip. They'll start a three-game set in Potomac at 7:05 Eastern.

Quad Cities 7, West Michigan 4

W- Peter Solomon (8-1)
L- Wilkel Hernandez (0-4)
S- Brendan Feldmann (5, 6 season)

QC home runs: None.

The Banditos took control of this one by erupting for six runs in the 3rd inning.

Peter Solomon wasn't at his best, but fortunately, the offense, Parker Mushinski, and Brendan Feldmann picked him up. Solomon allowed four runs on six hits (solo homer) and struck out three in five innings of work. Mushinski allowed a hit, walked one, and struck out three over three scoreless frames and Feldmann worked around a hit and a walk to close out the game.

Six different players drove in a run for Quad Cities and only one of their seven runs on the afternoon was the result of a hit. David Hensley put the Banditos on the board with an RBI single with the bases loaded in the 3rd. Chandler Taylor, Mike Papierski, and Scott Schreiber all walked in runs, while Jonathan Lacroix got plunked to bring in another run. Logan Mattix capped off the big 3rd with a sac fly, and Seth Beer scored on a wild pitch in the 4th. Hensley finished 2-3 on the day.

After an off day, the Banditos will travel to Burlington for a three-game series starting Wednesday.

Tri-City was off

The ValleyCats will start a three-game series with Auburn at 7:00 Eastern.

GCL Astros 3, GCL Mets 2

W- Layne Henderson (2-0)
L- Jender de Jesús (0-1)
S- Joey Gonzalez (1)

GCL home runs: Freudis Nova (3, solo in 4th)

The Mets made things interesting in the 9th when they cut the Palm Beach Stros' lead to one run, but Joey Gonzalez kept his cool and secured the win.

In his first professional start, Jayson Schroeder walked one and struck out three over two scoreless innings. Matt Ramsey struck out the side in order in the 3rd inning. Miguel Figueroa was next, and he had a run charged to him when an inherited runner scored. Figueroa allowed a double, walked two, and struck out five in 2.1 innings. Layne Henderson went 2.2 innings and allowed three hits while striking out one. Freylin Garcia came on for the 9th and got an out, but he also issued a couple of walks and had a run charged to him when an inherited runner scored. Joey Gonzalez got the last two outs of the game, although he allowed an RBI single to the first man he faced, which resulted in one of Garcia's runners scoring. He struck out the next batter and then got the final out by catching the other runner he inherited from Garcia trying to steal home.

Freudis Nova opened the scoring with a solo shot in the 3rd inning. Nerio Rodriguez smacked a double to lead off the 8th and Hector Martinez came on to run for him. Martinez advanced to third on a sac bunt and trotted home when Juan Ramirez smacked a triple. Carlos Diaz brought Ramirez in with a single. Ramirez and Freudis both finished with two hits.

The DSL Astros' game with the Royals was suspended at the end of the 5th with the game tied 0-0. Alfredi Jimenez pitched all five innings and allowed a hit, walked two, and struck out five.

Monday's Stars

All photos are from Jayne unless stated otherwise.

Alfredi Jimenez, RHP, DSL Astros: 5 IP, H, 2 BB, 5 K (game suspended; he's probably not going to pitch again in this game)

J.J. Matijevic, LF, Buies Creek

3-4, 2 HR (10, 13 season), 3 RBI

Quad Cities River Bandits bullpen

4 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 3 K

Parker Mushinski: 3 IP, H, BB, 3 K

Brendan Feldmann: Save (5, 6 season), IP, H, BB

David Hensley, SS, Quad Cities

2-3, RBI, R

Josh Rojas (not facing camera), UTIL, and Chas McCormick, OF, Corpus Christi

Rojas: 2-3, 2 2B, R

McCormick: 2-3, 2B, RBI

#Astros second-rounder Jayson Schroeder made his second pro appearance today. Here's what it looked like: pic.twitter.com/6ip95AO6OC

— Josh Norris (@jnorris427) July 23, 2018

Video by Josh Norris

Jayson Schroeder, RHP, GCL Astros

2 IP, BB, 3 K in first pro start

Freudis Nova single. pic.twitter.com/9wP4YuofUb

— Josh Norris (@jnorris427) July 23, 2018

 Freudis Nova video by Josh Norris.

Juan Ramirez's photo taken by Bryan Green.

Freudis Nova, SS, and Juan Ramirez, OF, GCL Astros

Nova: 2-4, solo HR (3)
Ramirez: 2-3, 3B, RBI, R

Astros Minor League Recaps

Results for Friday, June 1, 2018

Fresno 10, Albuquerque 3

W- Mike Hauschild (3-5)
L- Jeff Hoffman (3-4)

Fresno home runs: Jack Mayfield (6, solo in 2nd), D.J. Fisher (1, 3-run in 7th), Jon Kemmer (9, solo in 9th)

Sounds like D.J. Fisher's rehab is going well because he hit for the cycle in this game. He doubled to lead off the game, singled to lead off the 3rd, tripled to start the 5th, and completed the cycle with a three-run home run in the 7th. He added an RBI single in the 8th for good measure. Jack Mayfield went 3-5 with a homer to start the 2nd, and Drew Ferguson went 3-4 with an RBI single in the 4th and scored twice. Kyle Tucker opened the scoring with an RBI single in the 1st and drove in two more runs on a sac fly in the 5th and a groundout in the 8th.

Mike Hauschild went six innings and allowed three runs (one earned) on seven hits and struck out eight. Buddy Boshers allowed a hit and struck out four in two scoreless innings, and Andrew Thome allowed a hit in a scoreless 9th.

Trent Thornton takes on Sam Howard in game three of this series. First pitch is at 6:35 Mountain.

Tulsa 4, Corpus Christi 3

W- Logan Ondrusek (1-0)
L- Framber Valdez (2-2)
S- Ariel Hernandez (3)

CC home runs: None.

The Drillers snatched this one thanks to a three-run 7th inning.

Framber Valdez went 6.1 innings and allowed four runs on nine hits, walked two, and struck out four. Carlos Hiraldo pitched the last 1.2 innings without allowing a hit; he walked on and struck out two.

Taylor Jones opened the scoring with a sac fly in the 3rd. Randy César was next, and he extended his hitting streak to 24 games with a single. Josh Rojas scored on the ensuing error. After Alex De Goti led off the 4th with a double, Rojas brought him in with a sac fly. De Goti and Ryne Birk both finished 2-4 on the evening. Myles Straw went 1-4 with a stolen base, his 33rd of the season.

Alex Winkelman takes on Mitchell White in game two of this series. First pitch is at 7:05.

Buies Creek 6, Potomac 5

W- Ronel Blanco (4-1)
L- Jeremy McKinney (0-2)

BC home runs: Abraham Toro (8, 2-run in 3rd)

The Carolina Stros started their weekend off right with a win.

Chas McCormick drew a one-out walk and scored the first Buies Creek run of the night when he stole home in the 1st inning. He ripped an RBI triple in the 3rd and came home when Abraham Toro launched a home run. Both teams scored a run in the 6th; the Carolina Stros' run came when Ronnie Dawson scored on a wild pitch. The Nats scored twice in the top of the 7th to tie the game, but McCormick put Buies Creek back in front with an RBI single. He and Dawson finished with two hits apiece.

Abdiel Saldaña went 6.1 innings and allowed five runs (two inherited runners charged to him) on five hits, walked two, and struck out seven. Ronel Blanco pitched the last 2.2 innings and allowed two hits, walked one, and struck out one.

Hector Perez will face Wil Crowe in game two of this series. First pitch is at 5:00 Eastern.

Beloit 4, Quad Cities 2

W- Ty Damron (3-2)
L- Enoli Paredes (0-3)
S- Jesus Zambrano (2)

QC home runs: None.

The Snappers scored one to take the lead in the 8th and got some insurance in the 9th. Quad Cities had a chance to tie or more in the bottom of the 9th, but they couldn't capitalize on a bases-loaded situation.

Parker Mushinski went four innings and allowed a run on three hits, walked one, and struck out six. Enoli Paredes tagged in for 3.2 innings and allowed two runs (one earned, one inherited runner charged to him), walked four, and struck out five. Brendan Feldmann allowed an unearned run on two hits and struck out one in 1.1 innings.

Jake Meyers tripled to lead off the bottom of the 1st and scored the first run of the evening on a single from Corey Julks. Jonathan Arauz, who missed an opportunity to bring Meyers in himself when he struck out right after the triple, made up for it with an RBI single in the 2nd. He finished 2-5 on the night.

Leovanny Rodriguez will get the start in game two. He'll face Wyatt Marks at 6:35.

Friday's Stars

All photos are from Jayne unless stated otherwise.

Derek Fisher is a rehabbing major leaguer, so he normally wouldn't be eligible, but I'll make an exception here.

D.J. Fisher, OF, Jack Mayfield, IF, and Drew Ferguson, OF, Fresno

Fisher: 5-5, 3-R HR (1), 4 RBI, 3 R; hit for cycle

Mayfield: 3-5, solo HR (6)

Ferguson: 3-4, RBI, 2 R

Chas McCormick, OF, Buies Creek

2-3, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R, SB (7)

Jonathan Arauz, IF, Quad Cities

2-5, RBI

This is his mugshot on MiLB.com.

Parker Mushinski, LHP, Quad Cities

4 IP, 3 H, ER, BB, 6 K