Friday, April 6, 2012

PreStros Farm Report: April 5th



Farm Report: April 5


Oklahoma City (0-1) 

The RedHawks lost their season opener against the Memphis Redbirds in dramatic fashion 4-3. Heading into the bottom of the ninth OKC was down 4-1 but rallied back to trail 4-3 with the bases loaded and no outs. After 1B-Mike Hessman struck out swinging 3B-Brett Wallace grounded into a game ending double play.

Starter Paul Clemens pitched well in the loss, going 6 IP allowing 6H/2ER with 4K:2BB. Mickey Storey went 2 IP in relief giving up 2H/0R with 2K.

LF-Fernando Martinez was 3x4 with 1 2B and 1 BB. 1B-Mike Hessman went 2x4 with 1R/1RBI on a solo HR with 1BB/2K. SS-Angel Sanchez was 1x4 with 1BB and 2RBI on 1 2B.

Man of the Match: Paul Clemens

Corpus Christi (1-0) 

The Hooks beat the Northwest Arkansas Naturals 9-0 to open the season in impressive fashion on the strength of a seven run sixth inning.

Jared Cosart threw 4.1 IP giving up 4H/0R with 5K:3BB. Erick Abreu looked strong in 2.2 IP in relief allowing just 1H with 5K:1BB. Chris Hicks finished things up with 2 scoreless innings with 1K and 1 HBP

SS-Jonathan Villar was 2x5 with 1 2B, 1RBI, and 2 SB. LF-Austin Wates was 3x5 with 1 2B, 1 3B, 1R/3RBI. All three of Wates’ RBI came on a bases loaded triple in the Hooks big inning. CF-Brandon Barnes was 2x4 with 1R/2RBI. RF-T.J. Steele went 2x4 with 1 3B and 2R/1RBI. 2B-Jose Martinez went 0x2 with 2BB and 2R and had an outstanding diving defensive play to save a run early in the game.

Man of the Match: Austin Wates


Lancaster (0-1) 

The JetHawks lost to the High Desert Mavericks 9-7 in their season opener.

David Martinez had a rough opening start, going 4 IP allowing 8H/6ER including 2 HR with 1K:1BB. Brian Streilein was the only Lancaster pitcher to escape the night unscathed as he turned in 2 IP giving up 1H with 2K/1BB.

LF-Telvin Nash was 2x4 with 1BB and a solo HR. 3B-Jonathan Meyer went 2x4 with 1 2B and 2R. CF-George Springer went 2x4 with 1R/5RBI and his first professional HR, a Grand Slam to tie the game at 7-7 in the sixth inning.

Man of the Match: George Springer


Lexington (0-0) 

Postponed due to rain


Tri-City (0-0) 

Season begins June 18.


Greeneville (0-0) 

Season begins June 19.


GCL Astros (0-0) 

Season begins June 18.


DSL Astros (0-0) 

Season schedule not yet posted.