Round Rock
Rained out.
Corpus
Springfield threatened, but ultimately fell short in a game that saw the trading of 6-run innings. Here are your lead changes: 1-0 Springfield, 4-1 Corpus, 7-5 Springfield, 12-8 Corpus, and Corpus holds on for a 12-11 win. Doug Arguello threw 4.2IP, 11H/6ER (8R), 1K:2BB in an effort that saw his ERA rise to 3.07. Erik Stiller threw two scoreless innings, while Brian Wabick and Matt Nevarez gave up three late runs that cut the lead to 12-11 while Henry Villar struck out the side for his 4th save. Jack Shuck, German Duran, Koby Clemens, and T.J. Steele all had two hits, while Clemens had 5RBI on the night thanks to a 1st inning grand slam. Steele and Cook added solo shots, as well.
Man of the Match: Koby Clemens
Lancaster
The JetHawks took a 2-0 lead into the bottom of the 1st, and then gave up six unanswered runs for a 6-4 loss to Bakersfield. Brad Dydalewicz faced five batters before leaving the game for a currently unknown reason before Dallas Keuchel came in and gave up 12H/5ER, 5K:0BB for his second loss of the season (and an 11.42 ERA). Cespedes and Berner closed out the final two innings. Jay Austin, Mark Ori, and David Flores had two hits each, with Flores getting 3RBI - 2 on an 8th inning homer.
Man of the Match: David Flores
Lexington
The Legends found themselves down 2-0, but scored five runs and tacked on another in the 8th for a 6-3 win over West Virginia. Robby Donovan continued an excellent season with 6IP, 6H/1ER (2R), 4K:0BB. Arcenio Leon gave up three hits and a run, and Kirk Clark got his 9th save of the season with four perfect outs. Jonathan Meyer was 3x4 with 2RBI. Grant Hogue, Jake Goebbert, J.D. Martinez, and Jose Altuve had two hits each, with Altuve hitting a double and a homer.
Man of the Match: Jonathan Meyer
We didn't come out here to play tiddlywinks, son.
-Hal Smith
