Happy Birthday to ~
LHP Wes Musick (27)
Obtained in the Matt Lindstrom trade with the Rockies in December 2010, Musick was originally drafted by that organization in the ninth round in 2009 out of the University of Houston. (He had been drafted by Houston earlier but did not sign.) Injuries kept Musick from regular playing time again in 2013. He appeared in only nine games (two starts) in Oklahoma City in 2013 before going on the DL after his May 11th appearance. In 26+ innings, he was 2-0 with a 3.71 ERA and a 1.012 WHIP.
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Monday, December 30, 2013
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Astros Minor League Recaps
Wednesday's Games
Player of the Day: Andrew Aplin leads off May as my first Player of the Day as he went two-for-three with two walks, three RBI and a stolen base.
Pitcher of the Day: Wes Musick, who most people had forgotten about last year when his season was cut short by injury, is quietly going about making a statement at Oklahoma City. He's only started two games this season but has won both, including his very impressive outing last night.
Oklahoma City over Nashville 6-2
The RedHawks made it six in a row on Wednesday with strong pitching performances from Wes Musick (6IP 2H 1R 1BB 4SO 1HR), Eric Berger (2IP 0H 0R 0BB 2SO) and Jason Stoffel (1IP 1H 1R 1BB). The OKC offense got all the runs they needed by putting up a four-spot in the third via four RBI doubles in the inning from Che-Hsuan Lin, Carlos Perez, Jake Elmore (2x4 R 2B) and Brett Wallace. They drove in two more in the fifth with a Wallace single and a Jonathan Villar double. Trevor Crowe was two-for-five and stole a base; and Andy Simunic was two-for-four and scored a run. Jimmy Paredes was only one-for-two but walked twice and stole a base as well.
Corpus Christi over Midland 3-2 in 11 innings
A pitchers duel through six innings, the two teams swapped runs in the seventh and again in the 10th before the good guys ultimately prevailed via a Ben Orloff (2x3 R) walk-off hit in the 11th. Nick Tropeano got it started and pitched four scoreless innings, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out two. Bobby Doran gave up one run in his third and final inning (2H 0BB 2SO) before giving way to Pat Urkfitz who gave up the go ahead run in the 10th. Andrew Robinson hasn't gotten much work as of late, but he didn't show any rust as he retired the Midland hitters in order in the top of the 11th on only 10 pitches, and was rewarded with the win as the Hooks scored in the bottom of the frame, walk-off style. An Erik Castro (2x3 BB R) double brought the first run across in the seventh and a Rene Garcia single re-knotted things in the tenth. Kike Hernandez also doubled in the game, and Domingo Santana stole his fourth base of the season. J.D. Martinez went two-for-four in the second start of his rehab.
The RedHawks made it six in a row on Wednesday with strong pitching performances from Wes Musick (6IP 2H 1R 1BB 4SO 1HR), Eric Berger (2IP 0H 0R 0BB 2SO) and Jason Stoffel (1IP 1H 1R 1BB). The OKC offense got all the runs they needed by putting up a four-spot in the third via four RBI doubles in the inning from Che-Hsuan Lin, Carlos Perez, Jake Elmore (2x4 R 2B) and Brett Wallace. They drove in two more in the fifth with a Wallace single and a Jonathan Villar double. Trevor Crowe was two-for-five and stole a base; and Andy Simunic was two-for-four and scored a run. Jimmy Paredes was only one-for-two but walked twice and stole a base as well.
Corpus Christi over Midland 3-2 in 11 innings
A pitchers duel through six innings, the two teams swapped runs in the seventh and again in the 10th before the good guys ultimately prevailed via a Ben Orloff (2x3 R) walk-off hit in the 11th. Nick Tropeano got it started and pitched four scoreless innings, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out two. Bobby Doran gave up one run in his third and final inning (2H 0BB 2SO) before giving way to Pat Urkfitz who gave up the go ahead run in the 10th. Andrew Robinson hasn't gotten much work as of late, but he didn't show any rust as he retired the Midland hitters in order in the top of the 11th on only 10 pitches, and was rewarded with the win as the Hooks scored in the bottom of the frame, walk-off style. An Erik Castro (2x3 BB R) double brought the first run across in the seventh and a Rene Garcia single re-knotted things in the tenth. Kike Hernandez also doubled in the game, and Domingo Santana stole his fourth base of the season. J.D. Martinez went two-for-four in the second start of his rehab.
Lancaster over Inland Empire 5-3
After a bit of a rough start to the season, Mike Foltynewicz has settled in nicely his last few starts. In four innings on Wednesday, Folty allowed one run on six hits and two walks while striking out six. He was followed by a perfect inning from Jonas Dufek who bridged the gap to tandem starter Blair Walters. Walters was the beneficiary of late scoring on the part of the JetHawks as he earned his third win of the season despite allowing two runs, including a solo home run. Kenny Long converted a two-inning save, allowing only one walk and striking out two. The 'Hawks scored one in the third on an Andrew Aplin RBI single, but weren't destined to get on the board again until the seventh when Aplin drove in two more. Back-to-back doubles from Preston Tucker (2x5 R) and Telvin Nash, followed by a Chris Epps RBI single in the eighth accounted for the final runs. Aplin and Nash each walked twice as well. M.P. Cokinos was two-for-four with a double and a walk.
South Bend over Quad Cities 4-3
Quad Cities scored early and South Bend scored late. Daniel Minor (5IP 5H 2R 0BB 2SO) and Lance McCullers (3IP 3H 2R/1ER 1BB 1SO) split the duties on the mound and McCullers was charged with the loss. He is pitching much better than an 0-3 record might indicate. Quad Cities drove in one run in the first on a Jesse Wierzbicki sac fly on which Joe Sclafani (2x4 SB) scored.They added another in the second on a Terrell Joyce RBI double, and they recorded their final run of the game in the fourth on a Teoscar Hernandez RBI single. Roberto Pena was two-for-four with a double and scored two runs. Austin Elkins also doubled in the game.
Player of the Day: Andrew Aplin leads off May as my first Player of the Day as he went two-for-three with two walks, three RBI and a stolen base.
Pitcher of the Day: Wes Musick, who most people had forgotten about last year when his season was cut short by injury, is quietly going about making a statement at Oklahoma City. He's only started two games this season but has won both, including his very impressive outing last night.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Astros Minor League Recaps
Monday's Games
Oklahoma City over Memphis 11-0
Wes Musick (5IP, 2H, 1BB, 5SO) and Jarred Cosart (3.2IP, 3H, 3SO) combined to allow only five hits and one walk in the shutout with Kyle Hallock getting the final out. The RedHawks got on the board early scoring three runs in the first on RBI singles from Brandon Laird, Trevor Crowe and Marc Krauss, but kept playing add-on culminating in a five-run outburst in the sixth inning to seal the deal. Laird was 3-for-4 with a double, walk and two runs scored; Jimmy Paredes was 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored; Crowe was 2-for-3 with two walks and an RBI; and Jonathan Villar was 2-for-4 with a triple and scored one of his two runs on a wild pitch. Villar and Robbie Grossman each stole a base. Marc Krauss was only 1-for-2 but drove in three, including two by way of sac flies.
Tulsa over Corpus Christi 3-2
Asher Wojciechowski did his job, keeping Tulsa off the board through five innings, allowing only four hits while striking out three. Corpus led through six, but David Martinez, Jorge de Leon and Andrew Robinson allowed one run each in the final three frames, giving Tulsa the edge. Corpus scored early with a George Springer RBI single in the first and an Austin Wates (2-for-3) RBI single in the second, but that was it for the scoring. Carlos Perez was 2-for-4 and had the only Hooks extra base hit, a double. Austin Wates swiped two bags while Springer borrowed one.
Lancaster over High Desert 15-5
Delino DeShields sat out another one as he nurses an injured finger, and the JetHawks lost a second man to injury early in Monday's game as Tyler Heineman tweaked an ankle on a slide in the first inning and was pulled. But that is the end of the bad news as Lancaster pounded out 12 hits (including two doubles, a triple and three home runs) and drew ten walks in what became a laugher after a seven-run seventh inning. Starter Tyson Perez got knocked around a little, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out one. He was followed by one and a third scoreless from T.J. Geith who in turn was followed by second starter David Rollins who kept High Desert to two hits and two walks while striking out six in his four innings of work. Although Preston Tucker (RBI single and solo home run), Drew Muren (three-run home run), Raoul Torrez (two RBI double) and M.P. Cokinos (2-for-4, RBI, 2R) all had good outings, it was really the Andrew Aplin Show with a run scoring triple in the fourth followed by a grand slam in the seventh. It was Aplin's first home run of the season. Also of note were the three walks and three runs scored by Nolan Fontana.
Clinton at Quad Cities - Postponed due to rain
Player of the Day: 2-for-4 with a triple, grand slam, five RBI, two walks and two runs scored? Yeah, I'll take that. Congratulations Andrew Aplin!
Pitchers of the Day: It's a tie. Not only did David Rollins and Asher Wojciechowski have great outings on Monday, they have both had tremendous starts to their seasons. In 13 innings pitched, Rollins has allowed one unearned run on nine hits and three walks with 15 strikeouts while Wojo has not allowed any runs (earned or otherwise) and has limited the opposition to six hits and four walks while striking out 14 in 14 innings. A tip of the cap to Wes Musick who also had a tremendous outing!
Oklahoma City over Memphis 11-0
Wes Musick (5IP, 2H, 1BB, 5SO) and Jarred Cosart (3.2IP, 3H, 3SO) combined to allow only five hits and one walk in the shutout with Kyle Hallock getting the final out. The RedHawks got on the board early scoring three runs in the first on RBI singles from Brandon Laird, Trevor Crowe and Marc Krauss, but kept playing add-on culminating in a five-run outburst in the sixth inning to seal the deal. Laird was 3-for-4 with a double, walk and two runs scored; Jimmy Paredes was 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored; Crowe was 2-for-3 with two walks and an RBI; and Jonathan Villar was 2-for-4 with a triple and scored one of his two runs on a wild pitch. Villar and Robbie Grossman each stole a base. Marc Krauss was only 1-for-2 but drove in three, including two by way of sac flies.
Tulsa over Corpus Christi 3-2
Asher Wojciechowski did his job, keeping Tulsa off the board through five innings, allowing only four hits while striking out three. Corpus led through six, but David Martinez, Jorge de Leon and Andrew Robinson allowed one run each in the final three frames, giving Tulsa the edge. Corpus scored early with a George Springer RBI single in the first and an Austin Wates (2-for-3) RBI single in the second, but that was it for the scoring. Carlos Perez was 2-for-4 and had the only Hooks extra base hit, a double. Austin Wates swiped two bags while Springer borrowed one.
Lancaster over High Desert 15-5
Delino DeShields sat out another one as he nurses an injured finger, and the JetHawks lost a second man to injury early in Monday's game as Tyler Heineman tweaked an ankle on a slide in the first inning and was pulled. But that is the end of the bad news as Lancaster pounded out 12 hits (including two doubles, a triple and three home runs) and drew ten walks in what became a laugher after a seven-run seventh inning. Starter Tyson Perez got knocked around a little, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out one. He was followed by one and a third scoreless from T.J. Geith who in turn was followed by second starter David Rollins who kept High Desert to two hits and two walks while striking out six in his four innings of work. Although Preston Tucker (RBI single and solo home run), Drew Muren (three-run home run), Raoul Torrez (two RBI double) and M.P. Cokinos (2-for-4, RBI, 2R) all had good outings, it was really the Andrew Aplin Show with a run scoring triple in the fourth followed by a grand slam in the seventh. It was Aplin's first home run of the season. Also of note were the three walks and three runs scored by Nolan Fontana.
Clinton at Quad Cities - Postponed due to rain
Player of the Day: 2-for-4 with a triple, grand slam, five RBI, two walks and two runs scored? Yeah, I'll take that. Congratulations Andrew Aplin!
Pitchers of the Day: It's a tie. Not only did David Rollins and Asher Wojciechowski have great outings on Monday, they have both had tremendous starts to their seasons. In 13 innings pitched, Rollins has allowed one unearned run on nine hits and three walks with 15 strikeouts while Wojo has not allowed any runs (earned or otherwise) and has limited the opposition to six hits and four walks while striking out 14 in 14 innings. A tip of the cap to Wes Musick who also had a tremendous outing!
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Happy Birthday - 12/30
Happy Birthday to ~
LHP Wes Musick (26)
Obtained in the Matt Lindstrom trade with the Rockies in December 2010, Musick was originally drafted by that organization in the ninth round in 2009 out of the University of Houston. (He had been drafted by Houston earlier but did not sign.) Musick started the 2012 season with Lancaster, but due to a chain reaction starting with the Kyle Weiland injury, he was promoted first to Corpus Christi and then to Oklahoma City with good results at each level. In 14 games (12 starts) between the three venues, he was 4-4 with a 3.04 ERA and a 1.216 WHIP before an injury derailed his season. He last pitched on June 19th.
CF Jose Monzon (21)
Signed by the Astros as a non-drafted free agent out of Venezuela, Monzon spent his second season with the rookie level Greeneville Astros in 2012. In 45 games, he hit .214/.301/.282. He played winter ball in the Liga Paralela in Venezuela this off-season, hitting .213/.315/.340 in 16 games.
LHP Wes Musick (26)
Obtained in the Matt Lindstrom trade with the Rockies in December 2010, Musick was originally drafted by that organization in the ninth round in 2009 out of the University of Houston. (He had been drafted by Houston earlier but did not sign.) Musick started the 2012 season with Lancaster, but due to a chain reaction starting with the Kyle Weiland injury, he was promoted first to Corpus Christi and then to Oklahoma City with good results at each level. In 14 games (12 starts) between the three venues, he was 4-4 with a 3.04 ERA and a 1.216 WHIP before an injury derailed his season. He last pitched on June 19th.
CF Jose Monzon (21)
Signed by the Astros as a non-drafted free agent out of Venezuela, Monzon spent his second season with the rookie level Greeneville Astros in 2012. In 45 games, he hit .214/.301/.282. He played winter ball in the Liga Paralela in Venezuela this off-season, hitting .213/.315/.340 in 16 games.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Roster Moves
Oklahoma City
LHP Wes Musick was placed on the 7-day DL.
RHP Hector Ambriz was signed as a free agent and assigned to Oklahoma City.
GCL Astros
Chia-Jen Lo was assigned to the GCL Astros.
LHP Wes Musick was placed on the 7-day DL.
RHP Hector Ambriz was signed as a free agent and assigned to Oklahoma City.
GCL Astros
Chia-Jen Lo was assigned to the GCL Astros.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Roster Moves
Oklahoma City
RHP Jordan Lyles optioned from Houston to Oklahoma City.
RHP Enerio del Rosario recalled from Oklahoma City to Houston.
The previously reported LHP Wes Musick move from Corpus Christi to OKC was also confirmed.
Also, according to a tweet from Joe Witkowski, 1B Jesse Wierzbicki is headed to Lexington, but this information HAS NOT been confirmed yet.
RHP Jordan Lyles optioned from Houston to Oklahoma City.
RHP Enerio del Rosario recalled from Oklahoma City to Houston.
The previously reported LHP Wes Musick move from Corpus Christi to OKC was also confirmed.
Also, according to a tweet from Joe Witkowski, 1B Jesse Wierzbicki is headed to Lexington, but this information HAS NOT been confirmed yet.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Roster Moves
According to Greg Rajan of the Corpus Christi Caller Times, LHP Wes Musick will be assigned from Corpus Christi to Oklahoma City to make a spot start.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Roster Moves - 5/19
Corpus Christi
LHP Wes Musick was placed on the temporary inactive list.
RHP Henry Villar was activated from the DL.
LHP Wes Musick was placed on the temporary inactive list.
RHP Henry Villar was activated from the DL.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Minor League Schedule and Results
TUESDAY'S GAMES
Lexington at Asheville at 6:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: LHP Luis Cruz (1-1, 4.15) and RHP Alex Gillingham (2-2, 6.08)
San Antonio at Corpus Christi at 7:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: RHP Keyvius Sampson (2-1, 3.94) and RHP Ross Seaton (1-3, 5.25)
Available on MiLB.tv
Las Vegas at Oklahoma City at 7:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: RHP Andrew Carpenter (0-0, 3.38) and TBD
Available on MiLB.tv
Bakersfield at Lancaster at 9:00 CST
Probable Pitchers: TBD and RHP Ruben Alaniz (3-0, 3.89)
MONDAY'S RESULTS
Omaha over Oklahoma City 8-4
To say that Paul Clemens had a terrible outing is an understatement of epic proportions. In only 3.1 innings, he gave up eight runs on 10 hits (including a grand slam). He was actually cruising along nicely through two innings, but things started to unravel after he made a throwing error on a pickoff attempt in the third inning. Six runs later, most of the damage was done. Justin Ruggiano had a particularly good day at the plate going 3x4 with two doubles, two RBI's and a walk. Jimmy Paredes hit his first triple of the season and Mike Hessman hit his fourth home run. Sergio Perez, Xavier Cedeno and Rhiner Cruz were excellent in relief.
Asheville over Lexington 4-3
Mike Foltynewicz pitched seven innings and lowered his ERA from 1.62 to 1.60 as he gave up five hits, two runs (one earned) and four walks with four strikeouts in the no decision. Dayan Diaz was charged with a blown save and a loss. Delino DeShields had a good night, going 2x4 with two RBI's. Jordan Scott and John Hinson both had two hits (with a double each). After a torrid start, Zach Johnson has been in a bit of a slump, hitting only .209 over his last 10 games. Errors have been a recurring problem with this team; last night they had three, plus a passed ball.
San Antonio over Corpus Christi 1-0
This could easily have been a win for Corpus as Wes Musick pitched a brilliant AA debut, allowing only one run in the sixth of his seven innings pitched, but Musick ended up with a loss and Corpus ended up with a nine game losing streak instead. Once again, the Corpus hitters are making a pitcher with a marginal record look like Cy Young as they only managed four hits (three of them from Jose Martinez). Brandon Barnes had the only extra base hit, a double. T.J. Steele was 0x3 and is now hitting .145.
Bakersfield over Lancaster 9-6
Zach Grimmett (L, 1-3) dug an early hole for the team giving up seven runs on seven hits in only three innings. Andrew Robinson allowed two more runs in four innings of relief while Brian Streilein only allowed one hit over his two innings. Telvin Nash went 3x4, hitting his fourth double and 10th home run of the season. Rene Garcia also had a 3x4 night, and Rafy Valenzuela had a triple and two walks.
GAME OF THE DAY
No win? No game of the day!
PITCHER OF THE DAY
Wes Musick gets the nod for a great Texas League debut. He pitched seven innings, giving up six hits, one run and two walks while striking out seven (and deserved a better fate).
PLAYER OF THE DAY
Telvin Nash gets the honors for a 3x4, two RBI night, including his 10th home run.
Lexington at Asheville at 6:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: LHP Luis Cruz (1-1, 4.15) and RHP Alex Gillingham (2-2, 6.08)
San Antonio at Corpus Christi at 7:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: RHP Keyvius Sampson (2-1, 3.94) and RHP Ross Seaton (1-3, 5.25)
Available on MiLB.tv
Las Vegas at Oklahoma City at 7:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: RHP Andrew Carpenter (0-0, 3.38) and TBD
Available on MiLB.tv
Bakersfield at Lancaster at 9:00 CST
Probable Pitchers: TBD and RHP Ruben Alaniz (3-0, 3.89)
MONDAY'S RESULTS
Omaha over Oklahoma City 8-4
To say that Paul Clemens had a terrible outing is an understatement of epic proportions. In only 3.1 innings, he gave up eight runs on 10 hits (including a grand slam). He was actually cruising along nicely through two innings, but things started to unravel after he made a throwing error on a pickoff attempt in the third inning. Six runs later, most of the damage was done. Justin Ruggiano had a particularly good day at the plate going 3x4 with two doubles, two RBI's and a walk. Jimmy Paredes hit his first triple of the season and Mike Hessman hit his fourth home run. Sergio Perez, Xavier Cedeno and Rhiner Cruz were excellent in relief.
Asheville over Lexington 4-3
Mike Foltynewicz pitched seven innings and lowered his ERA from 1.62 to 1.60 as he gave up five hits, two runs (one earned) and four walks with four strikeouts in the no decision. Dayan Diaz was charged with a blown save and a loss. Delino DeShields had a good night, going 2x4 with two RBI's. Jordan Scott and John Hinson both had two hits (with a double each). After a torrid start, Zach Johnson has been in a bit of a slump, hitting only .209 over his last 10 games. Errors have been a recurring problem with this team; last night they had three, plus a passed ball.
San Antonio over Corpus Christi 1-0
This could easily have been a win for Corpus as Wes Musick pitched a brilliant AA debut, allowing only one run in the sixth of his seven innings pitched, but Musick ended up with a loss and Corpus ended up with a nine game losing streak instead. Once again, the Corpus hitters are making a pitcher with a marginal record look like Cy Young as they only managed four hits (three of them from Jose Martinez). Brandon Barnes had the only extra base hit, a double. T.J. Steele was 0x3 and is now hitting .145.
Bakersfield over Lancaster 9-6
Zach Grimmett (L, 1-3) dug an early hole for the team giving up seven runs on seven hits in only three innings. Andrew Robinson allowed two more runs in four innings of relief while Brian Streilein only allowed one hit over his two innings. Telvin Nash went 3x4, hitting his fourth double and 10th home run of the season. Rene Garcia also had a 3x4 night, and Rafy Valenzuela had a triple and two walks.
GAME OF THE DAY
No win? No game of the day!
PITCHER OF THE DAY
Wes Musick gets the nod for a great Texas League debut. He pitched seven innings, giving up six hits, one run and two walks while striking out seven (and deserved a better fate).
PLAYER OF THE DAY
Telvin Nash gets the honors for a 3x4, two RBI night, including his 10th home run.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Roster Moves - 5/5
OKC
RHP Jarred Cosart assigned from CC to OKC made official.
RHP Rhiner Cruz assigned from HOU to OKC for rehab purposes
CC
LHP Wes Musick assigned from LAN to CC
It was also announced that RHP Aneury Rodriguez will be called up to Houston to make a start in place of the injured Kyle Weiland on Tuesday.
RHP Jarred Cosart assigned from CC to OKC made official.
RHP Rhiner Cruz assigned from HOU to OKC for rehab purposes
CC
LHP Wes Musick assigned from LAN to CC
It was also announced that RHP Aneury Rodriguez will be called up to Houston to make a start in place of the injured Kyle Weiland on Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Minor League Schedule and Results
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES
Corpus Christi at Midland at 11:00 a.m. CST
Probable Pitchers: RHP Jarred Cosart (1-1, 3.38) and RHP A.J. Griffin (2-0, 2.08)
Available on MiLB.tv
Lexington at Greenville at 6:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: RHP Mike Foltynewicz (3-1, 1.98) and RHP Madison Younginer (0-2, 6.19)
Available on MiLB.tv
Oklahoma City at Albuquerque at 7:35 CST
Probable Pitchers: RHP Aneury Rodriquez (1-3, 6.14) and RHP Mike Parisi (1-1, 2.79)
Available on MiLB.tv
Lancaster at Bakersfield at 9:15 CST
Probable Pitchers: TBD
TUESDAY'S RESULTS
Albuquerque over Oklahoma City 7-6
Starting pitcher Henry Sosa was less than sharp, giving up five runs over four innings pitched but it was Mickey Storey who got the loss in relief. Justin Ruggiano and Fernando Martinez hit home runs. Martinez' homer was of the three-run variety, but it was Justin Ruggiano who drew the unwanted attention of an amorous female fan who had to be escorted from the field (according to intrepid reporter Andy aka @HouCounterplot and his girlfriend who were in attendance). Angel Sanchez also had a nice night, going 3x4 with a walk and an RBI.
Midland over Corpus 5-3
Jake Buchanan was charged with the loss despite putting up a decent start as Kevin Chapman and Jonnathan Aristil allowed two additional runs in relief and the Corpus hitters weren't able to get much going either. Brandon Barnes, Jose Martinez and Andrew Simunic each had two hits, but no one managed to get one for extra bases on Tuesday. Jordan Kreke had a stolen base as did Jonathan Villar (his 12th).
Lexington - Off Day
GAME OF THE DAY
Lancaster over Bakersfield 5-4
What went right: Excellent start from Wes Musick and an offense that got the lead for him early. Pat Urckfitz and Jorge de Leon did their dangdest to cough this one up by allowing three runs in the bottom of the ninth with two outs, but Kirk Clark came to the rescue to get the final out and his second save of the season (50th career save) and rewarded Wes Musick with a well-deserved win. George Springer hit a two-run home run, Kike Hernandez had a solo shot, and Adam Bailey had a nice three hit night.
Wes Musick (W, 3-1) - 8IP 4H 1R 2BB 4SO HR (2.51 ERA)
Pat Urckfitz - 0.2IP 1H 2R 1BB 1SO
Jorge de Leon - 0IP 2H 1R
Kirk Clark (S, 2) - 0.1IP 0H 0R
Jio Mier - 1x4 2B BB
Rafy Valenzuela - 1x3 2B 2BB 2R
George Springer - 1x3 HR 2RBI 2BB SO 2R
Adam Bailey - 3x4 2B 2RBI
Jonathan Meyer - 1x4 2B SO
Kike Hernandez - 1x3 HR RBI SO R
What went wrong: The near heart attack inducing bullpen and an 0x4 four strikeout night for Telvin Nash.
PITCHER OF THE DAY
Wes Musick gets the nod along with the win.
PLAYERS OF THE DAY
I'll give this one to George Springer. He had a good night at the plate, but his outfield assist puts him over the top for me.
Corpus Christi at Midland at 11:00 a.m. CST
Probable Pitchers: RHP Jarred Cosart (1-1, 3.38) and RHP A.J. Griffin (2-0, 2.08)
Available on MiLB.tv
Lexington at Greenville at 6:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: RHP Mike Foltynewicz (3-1, 1.98) and RHP Madison Younginer (0-2, 6.19)
Available on MiLB.tv
Oklahoma City at Albuquerque at 7:35 CST
Probable Pitchers: RHP Aneury Rodriquez (1-3, 6.14) and RHP Mike Parisi (1-1, 2.79)
Available on MiLB.tv
Lancaster at Bakersfield at 9:15 CST
Probable Pitchers: TBD
TUESDAY'S RESULTS
Albuquerque over Oklahoma City 7-6
Starting pitcher Henry Sosa was less than sharp, giving up five runs over four innings pitched but it was Mickey Storey who got the loss in relief. Justin Ruggiano and Fernando Martinez hit home runs. Martinez' homer was of the three-run variety, but it was Justin Ruggiano who drew the unwanted attention of an amorous female fan who had to be escorted from the field (according to intrepid reporter Andy aka @HouCounterplot and his girlfriend who were in attendance). Angel Sanchez also had a nice night, going 3x4 with a walk and an RBI.
Midland over Corpus 5-3
Jake Buchanan was charged with the loss despite putting up a decent start as Kevin Chapman and Jonnathan Aristil allowed two additional runs in relief and the Corpus hitters weren't able to get much going either. Brandon Barnes, Jose Martinez and Andrew Simunic each had two hits, but no one managed to get one for extra bases on Tuesday. Jordan Kreke had a stolen base as did Jonathan Villar (his 12th).
Lexington - Off Day
GAME OF THE DAY
Lancaster over Bakersfield 5-4
What went right: Excellent start from Wes Musick and an offense that got the lead for him early. Pat Urckfitz and Jorge de Leon did their dangdest to cough this one up by allowing three runs in the bottom of the ninth with two outs, but Kirk Clark came to the rescue to get the final out and his second save of the season (50th career save) and rewarded Wes Musick with a well-deserved win. George Springer hit a two-run home run, Kike Hernandez had a solo shot, and Adam Bailey had a nice three hit night.
Wes Musick (W, 3-1) - 8IP 4H 1R 2BB 4SO HR (2.51 ERA)
Pat Urckfitz - 0.2IP 1H 2R 1BB 1SO
Jorge de Leon - 0IP 2H 1R
Kirk Clark (S, 2) - 0.1IP 0H 0R
Jio Mier - 1x4 2B BB
Rafy Valenzuela - 1x3 2B 2BB 2R
George Springer - 1x3 HR 2RBI 2BB SO 2R
Adam Bailey - 3x4 2B 2RBI
Jonathan Meyer - 1x4 2B SO
Kike Hernandez - 1x3 HR RBI SO R
What went wrong: The near heart attack inducing bullpen and an 0x4 four strikeout night for Telvin Nash.
PITCHER OF THE DAY
Wes Musick gets the nod along with the win.
PLAYERS OF THE DAY
I'll give this one to George Springer. He had a good night at the plate, but his outfield assist puts him over the top for me.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Minor League Schedule and Results
THURSDAY'S GAMES
Charleston at Lexington at 6:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: TBD and RHP Mike Foltynewicz (3-1, 1.66)
Available on MiLB.tv
Midland at Corpus Christi at 7:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: RHP Gary Daley (2-1, 3.31) and RHP Jake Buchanan (1-0, 4.15)
Available on MiLB.tv
Round Rock at Oklahoma City at 7:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: RHP Michael Kirkman (0-0, 7.27) and RHP Henry Sosa (1-0, 1.69)
Available on MiLB.tv
Rancho Cucamonga at Lancaster at 9:00 CST
Probable Pitchers: RHP Zach Lee (1-1, 2.95) and TBD
WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS
Charleston over Lexington 9-4
Kyle Hallock (L, 1-1) had a tough second inning, but it was his fourth (and last) inning that got ugly, thanks in part to two throwing errors from teammates Alex Todd and Mike Kvasnicka. Three home runs from the bullpen (including two back-to-back homers from Bushue) didn't help matters. Nor did the fact that they were outhit 15 to 6. But it's the errors, three more today, that are killing this team. They already have 24 errors this season and it seems to be killing any momentum that they get. Good day at the plate for Delino DeShields Jr (2x4, 2B) and Alex Todd (1x4, 2B, 3RBI).
Oklahoma City - Off Day
Midland over Corpus Christi 9-3
Not a good start for Brett Oberholtzer (L, 1-1) as he gave up 11 hits and seven runs over 5.1 innings. Jonnathan Aristil also got touched up for a couple of runs as he pitched the rest of the way. Home runs from Kody Hinze and Chris Wallace provided all of the Hooks runs while Jonathan Villar (two stolen bases) and Austin Wates (three stolen bases) ran wild on the base paths. T.J. Steele got his first start since Saturday and went 0-fer.
GAME OF THE DAY
Lancaster over Rancho Cucamonga 8-2
What went right: Good pitching and hits from all but one of the starting lineup. Wes Musick (W, 2-1) had another very nice start, and Jose Trinidad, Pat Urkfitz and Andrew Robinson didn't allow a hit in 2.2 innings of relief. Rafy Valenzuela, Jonathan Meyer and Domingo Santana doubled and Telvin Nash hit his ninth home run of the season.
Wes Musick (W, 2-1) - 6.1IP 7H 2R 2BB 5SO 1HR (2.96 ERA)
Jose Trinidad - 0.2IP 0H 0R 0BB 1SO
Pat Urkfitz - 1.0IP 0H 0R 0BB 1SO
Andrew Robinson - 1.0IP 0H 0R 0BB 2SO
Jio Mier - 1x3 RBI 2BB R
Rafy Valenzuela - 1x3 2B BB 2R
George Springer - 1x5 RBI SO
Telvin Nash - 1x5 HR RBI SO R
Jonathan Meyer - 2x4 2B 2RBI R
Domingo Santana - 2x3 2B BB R
Kike Hernandez - 1x3 RBI R
Rene Garcia - 1x4 RBI SO R
What went wrong: Adam Bailey was the only Jethawks player who didn't make the hit column.
PITCHER OF THE DAY
Wes Musick allowed only four singles and a double through his first six innings, three of his four starts have been quality starts, and he got his first win at home.
PLAYER OF THE DAY
Telvin Nash leads the California League in home runs with nine. Several players are tied for second place with five. He also ranks second in slugging percentage.
Charleston at Lexington at 6:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: TBD and RHP Mike Foltynewicz (3-1, 1.66)
Available on MiLB.tv
Midland at Corpus Christi at 7:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: RHP Gary Daley (2-1, 3.31) and RHP Jake Buchanan (1-0, 4.15)
Available on MiLB.tv
Round Rock at Oklahoma City at 7:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: RHP Michael Kirkman (0-0, 7.27) and RHP Henry Sosa (1-0, 1.69)
Available on MiLB.tv
Rancho Cucamonga at Lancaster at 9:00 CST
Probable Pitchers: RHP Zach Lee (1-1, 2.95) and TBD
WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS
Charleston over Lexington 9-4
Kyle Hallock (L, 1-1) had a tough second inning, but it was his fourth (and last) inning that got ugly, thanks in part to two throwing errors from teammates Alex Todd and Mike Kvasnicka. Three home runs from the bullpen (including two back-to-back homers from Bushue) didn't help matters. Nor did the fact that they were outhit 15 to 6. But it's the errors, three more today, that are killing this team. They already have 24 errors this season and it seems to be killing any momentum that they get. Good day at the plate for Delino DeShields Jr (2x4, 2B) and Alex Todd (1x4, 2B, 3RBI).
Oklahoma City - Off Day
Midland over Corpus Christi 9-3
Not a good start for Brett Oberholtzer (L, 1-1) as he gave up 11 hits and seven runs over 5.1 innings. Jonnathan Aristil also got touched up for a couple of runs as he pitched the rest of the way. Home runs from Kody Hinze and Chris Wallace provided all of the Hooks runs while Jonathan Villar (two stolen bases) and Austin Wates (three stolen bases) ran wild on the base paths. T.J. Steele got his first start since Saturday and went 0-fer.
GAME OF THE DAY
Lancaster over Rancho Cucamonga 8-2
What went right: Good pitching and hits from all but one of the starting lineup. Wes Musick (W, 2-1) had another very nice start, and Jose Trinidad, Pat Urkfitz and Andrew Robinson didn't allow a hit in 2.2 innings of relief. Rafy Valenzuela, Jonathan Meyer and Domingo Santana doubled and Telvin Nash hit his ninth home run of the season.
Wes Musick (W, 2-1) - 6.1IP 7H 2R 2BB 5SO 1HR (2.96 ERA)
Jose Trinidad - 0.2IP 0H 0R 0BB 1SO
Pat Urkfitz - 1.0IP 0H 0R 0BB 1SO
Andrew Robinson - 1.0IP 0H 0R 0BB 2SO
Jio Mier - 1x3 RBI 2BB R
Rafy Valenzuela - 1x3 2B BB 2R
George Springer - 1x5 RBI SO
Telvin Nash - 1x5 HR RBI SO R
Jonathan Meyer - 2x4 2B 2RBI R
Domingo Santana - 2x3 2B BB R
Kike Hernandez - 1x3 RBI R
Rene Garcia - 1x4 RBI SO R
What went wrong: Adam Bailey was the only Jethawks player who didn't make the hit column.
PITCHER OF THE DAY
Wes Musick allowed only four singles and a double through his first six innings, three of his four starts have been quality starts, and he got his first win at home.
PLAYER OF THE DAY
Telvin Nash leads the California League in home runs with nine. Several players are tied for second place with five. He also ranks second in slugging percentage.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Minor League Schedule and Results
TUESDAY'S GAMES
Lexington at Hagerstown at 6:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: RHP Carlos Quevedo (0-0, 6.75) and RHP Wirkin Estevez (0-0, 13.50)
Available on MiLB.tv
Tulsa at Corpus Christi at 7:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: LHP Drew Pomeranz (0-0,-.--) and RHP Jarred Cosart (0-0,0.00)
Available on MiLB.tv
Nashville at Oklahoma City at 7:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: RHP Wily Peralta (0-0,1.50) and RHP Paul Clemens (0-1, 3.00)
Available on MiLB.tv
Lancaster at Rancho Cucamonga at 9:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: LHP David Martinez (0-0,13.50) and RHP Zach Lee (0-0, 0.00)
MONDAY'S RESULTS
Hagerstown over Lexington 8-7 in 11 innings
Noteworthy: They gutted this one out and fell just short. Hallock's first start was less than memorable, but Tropeano provided five innings of relief with 10 strikeouts. Delino DeShields, Zach Johnson and Alex Todd provided the bulk of the offense.
Corpus Christi over Tulsa 7-4
Noteworthy: Jake Buchanan had way too much traffic in his 5.1 innings, but still managed to keep Corpus in the game, while Kevin Chapman and Josh Zeid shut the door. Austin Wates continues to hit at a torrid pace with another 3-hit night, but Jake Goebbert was the man of the night with a 3-run walk-off home run to give Corpus the win.
Oklahoma City over Nashville 4-2
Noteworthy: The pitching staff was effective all around with a solid start by Henry Sosa and solid relief from the bullpen corps. And they needed strong pitching because they only scraped together five hits as opposing pitcher Seth McClung took a no-hitter into the fifth. Fernando Martinez was the man of the game with a 2-run single that gave OKC the cushion they needed for the win.
GAME OF THE DAY
Lancaster over Rancho Cucamonga 6-0
What went right: Wes Musick, the bullpen and Jonathan Meyer. Wes Musick gave Lancaster the strong start they needed in order to finally get that elusive first win, and the bullpen never allowed Rancho Cucamonga to get anything going. On offense, it really was a team win, but Jonathan Meyer's early home run in the second gave them the lead they would never relinquish and set the tone.
Wes Musick (W) - 5IP 4H 0R 1BB 6SO
Pat Urckfitz - 2IP 1H 1SO
Kirk Clark - 1IP 1H 2BB
Jorge de Leon - 1IP 1SO
Jonathan Meyer - 3x5 HR 3RBI 2R SB
Rafy Valenzuela - 2x5 SO R
Telvin Nash - 3x5 2B RBI R
Kike Hernandez - 1x4 2B 2RBI
Also, Adam Bailey and George Springer each contributed a stolen base.
What went wrong: Nine runners left on base and a fielding error by Jonathan Meyer, but a win is a win.
PITCHER OF THE DAY
Wes Musick, hands down.
PLAYER OF THE DAY
Jake Goebbert - when you get a 3-run walk-off homer, you've pretty much sealed the deal for player of the day for me.
A NOTE ON MINOR LEAGUE RECAPS - I don't plan on doing full-blown recaps of the games this season as that would keep me from writing other things that you may find of interest as it pertains to the Astros minor league system. For more information (and different perspectives), you should check out Astros County and The Crawfish Boxes for their minor league recaps.
Lexington at Hagerstown at 6:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: RHP Carlos Quevedo (0-0, 6.75) and RHP Wirkin Estevez (0-0, 13.50)
Available on MiLB.tv
Tulsa at Corpus Christi at 7:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: LHP Drew Pomeranz (0-0,-.--) and RHP Jarred Cosart (0-0,0.00)
Available on MiLB.tv
Nashville at Oklahoma City at 7:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: RHP Wily Peralta (0-0,1.50) and RHP Paul Clemens (0-1, 3.00)
Available on MiLB.tv
Lancaster at Rancho Cucamonga at 9:05 CST
Probable Pitchers: LHP David Martinez (0-0,13.50) and RHP Zach Lee (0-0, 0.00)
MONDAY'S RESULTS
Hagerstown over Lexington 8-7 in 11 innings
Noteworthy: They gutted this one out and fell just short. Hallock's first start was less than memorable, but Tropeano provided five innings of relief with 10 strikeouts. Delino DeShields, Zach Johnson and Alex Todd provided the bulk of the offense.
Corpus Christi over Tulsa 7-4
Noteworthy: Jake Buchanan had way too much traffic in his 5.1 innings, but still managed to keep Corpus in the game, while Kevin Chapman and Josh Zeid shut the door. Austin Wates continues to hit at a torrid pace with another 3-hit night, but Jake Goebbert was the man of the night with a 3-run walk-off home run to give Corpus the win.
Oklahoma City over Nashville 4-2
Noteworthy: The pitching staff was effective all around with a solid start by Henry Sosa and solid relief from the bullpen corps. And they needed strong pitching because they only scraped together five hits as opposing pitcher Seth McClung took a no-hitter into the fifth. Fernando Martinez was the man of the game with a 2-run single that gave OKC the cushion they needed for the win.
GAME OF THE DAY
Lancaster over Rancho Cucamonga 6-0
What went right: Wes Musick, the bullpen and Jonathan Meyer. Wes Musick gave Lancaster the strong start they needed in order to finally get that elusive first win, and the bullpen never allowed Rancho Cucamonga to get anything going. On offense, it really was a team win, but Jonathan Meyer's early home run in the second gave them the lead they would never relinquish and set the tone.
Wes Musick (W) - 5IP 4H 0R 1BB 6SO
Pat Urckfitz - 2IP 1H 1SO
Kirk Clark - 1IP 1H 2BB
Jorge de Leon - 1IP 1SO
Jonathan Meyer - 3x5 HR 3RBI 2R SB
Rafy Valenzuela - 2x5 SO R
Telvin Nash - 3x5 2B RBI R
Kike Hernandez - 1x4 2B 2RBI
Also, Adam Bailey and George Springer each contributed a stolen base.
What went wrong: Nine runners left on base and a fielding error by Jonathan Meyer, but a win is a win.
PITCHER OF THE DAY
Wes Musick, hands down.
PLAYER OF THE DAY
Jake Goebbert - when you get a 3-run walk-off homer, you've pretty much sealed the deal for player of the day for me.
A NOTE ON MINOR LEAGUE RECAPS - I don't plan on doing full-blown recaps of the games this season as that would keep me from writing other things that you may find of interest as it pertains to the Astros minor league system. For more information (and different perspectives), you should check out Astros County and The Crawfish Boxes for their minor league recaps.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Happy Birthday - 12/30
LHP Wes Musick (25)
Obtained in the Matt Lindstrom trade with the Rockies in December 2010, Musick was originally drafted by that organization in the 9th round in 2009 out of the University of Houston. (He had been drafted by Houston earlier but did not sign.) In 21 games (5 starts) for Lancaster in 2011, he was 4-5 with a 4.92 ERA and a 1.558 WHIP. Away from the "launching pad" at Lancaster, he had a 3.07 ERA.
CF Jose Monzon (20)
Signed by the Astros as a non-drafted free agent out of Venezuela, Monzon played in 53 games for Greeneville in 2011 with a .200/.327/.253/.580 battting line. He had been playing winter ball in Venezuela and batted .307 there.
Obtained in the Matt Lindstrom trade with the Rockies in December 2010, Musick was originally drafted by that organization in the 9th round in 2009 out of the University of Houston. (He had been drafted by Houston earlier but did not sign.) In 21 games (5 starts) for Lancaster in 2011, he was 4-5 with a 4.92 ERA and a 1.558 WHIP. Away from the "launching pad" at Lancaster, he had a 3.07 ERA.
CF Jose Monzon (20)
Signed by the Astros as a non-drafted free agent out of Venezuela, Monzon played in 53 games for Greeneville in 2011 with a .200/.327/.253/.580 battting line. He had been playing winter ball in Venezuela and batted .307 there.
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