PreStros: June 24
The RedHawks couldn’t match up with journeyman Omaha (KC) pitcher Doug Davis as they lost 6-2..
Paul Clemens went 7 innings and gave up 4 R on 8 H and 3 BB.
Hector Ambriz threw the last 2 innings and allowed 2 R on 3 H and 1 BB with 2
K.
CF-Brandon Barnes was 2x4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI. LF-Scott Moore was
1x2 with 2 BB.
Man of the Match: Brandon Barnes
*Notes: Pitcher Chris Hicks was released by the Astros.
The Hooks held off a late rally by Frisco (TEX) to win 3-2.
Jarred Cosart threw 6 scoreless innings with 4 H, 2 BB, and 1 K.
Kevin Chapman pitched 2.2 innings and allowed 2 R on 2 H with 1 K. Jason
Stoffel got the final out for his 11th save.
3B-Andrew Simunic was 2x5. 2B-Jose Martinez was 2x4 with 1 HR and 2 R. CF-Drew
Muren was 2x4 with an outfield assist on a play at the plate.
Man of the Match: Jarred
Cosart
*Notes: Cosart has not allowed a run in his last two starts. He
was named to the Texas League South Division All-Star Team, joining teammates
Jose Martinez, Jon Singleton, Austin Wates, Kevin Chapman, Brett Oberholtzer,
Jason Stoffel, and Jonathan Villar. Singleton was also named to the MLB
All-Star Futures Game.
The JetHawks dropped their fourth straight since the All-Star break, losing 4-3 in 14 innings to Lake Elsinore (SD).
David Martinez turned in 7 innings, allowing 1 R on 5 H with 7 K.
Pat Urckfitz and Jose Trinidad each threw 2 scoreless innings. Andrew Robinson
gave up 2 R in .1 innings on 2 H and 2 BB with 1 K. Kirk Clark
went 2.1 innings and gave up 1 R on 3 H with 1 K.
1B-Erik Castro was 2x5 with 1 HR and 2 R. 3B-Jonathan Meyer was
2x5 with 2 RBI.
Man of the Match: David Martinez
*Notes: The JetHawks have only been caught stealing in 17 of 64
attempts this season. They have also struck out (647) more than any other team
in the California League. Telvin Nash has already struck out 123 times in just
242 at bats. George Springer is next with 83 strikeouts, followed by Erik
Castro (82), and Domingo Santana (74).
The Legends bats lead the way to a 9-3 victory over West Virginia
(PIT).
Nick Tropeano lasted 6 innings, allowing just 2 H and 3 BB with 6
K. Nathan Pettus threw the next 2 scoreless innings with 3 K. Euris Quezada
went .2 innings and gave up 3 R on 3 H and 2 BB. Evan Grills got the final out.
2B-Delino DeShields was 2x5 with 1 HR and 2 R. CF-Jordan Scott was
2x4 with 1 BB, 1 HR, and 2 RBI. 3B-Chan Moon was 3x4 with 1 2B and 3 R. RF-Mike
Kvasnicka went 1x5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI. LF-Brandon Meredith was 2x4 with 1 HR
and 2 RBI.
Man of the Match: Nick Tropeano
*Notes: Delino DeShields now holds the
single season stolen base record for Lexington
with 49 and counting. Josh Anderson was the previous record holder with 48.
Zach Johnson is leading Sally League first basemen with a .993 fielding
percentage.
Tri-City (4-3)
The ValleyCats took the series against Connecticut (DET) with a 6-5 come-from-behind victory.
The ValleyCats took the series against Connecticut (DET) with a 6-5 come-from-behind victory.
Vincent Velasquez threw 4.1 innings and gave up 2 R on 6 H and 1
BB with 3 K. Juan Minaya pitched 1 inning and gave up 1 R on 3 H and 1 BB. Brad
Propst went 1.2 innings and allowed 1 R on 4 H. John Neely threw .1 innings and
gave up 1 R on 2 H. Kenny Long turned in .1 innings. Blake Ford earned the save
with 1.1 innings and 1 K.
C-Jobduan Morales was 2x5 with 2 R. 3B-Ryan Dineen was 2x4. LF-Dan
Gulbransen went 3x5 with 2 2B, 2 R, and 3 RBI. SS-Joe Sclafani was 1x3 with 1
BB, 1 2B, 1 R, and 1 RBI.
Man of the Match: Dan Gulbransen
*Notes: Through seven games, the ValleyCats are leading the
NY-Penn League in ERA (2.98).
Greeneville (4-2)
The Kingsport (NYM) bats were too much for the G-Stros, leading to a 8-3 loss by Greeneville.
The Kingsport (NYM) bats were too much for the G-Stros, leading to a 8-3 loss by Greeneville.
Adrian Houser lasted 4.1 innings and gave up 7 R (6 earned) on 10
H with 2 K. Tanner Bushue threw 2.2 innings, allowing 1 R on 4 H and 2 BB with
3 K. Scott Zuloaga pitched the final inning with 1 H and 2 K.
CF-D’Andre Toney was 2x5. 1B-Michael Martinez was 3x4 with 1 R and 1 RBI.
Man of the Match: Michael Martinez
*Notes: The Astros are first in the league so far in doubles (16)
but last in home runs (1).
GCL Astros (3-3)
The Astros beat the Nationals 4-1 to bring their record back to .500.
The Astros beat the Nationals 4-1 to bring their record back to .500.
Chia-Jen Lo threw 1 inning with 2 K. Michael Feliz went 4.1
scoreless innings with 4 H, 2 BB, and 7 K. Ambiorix De Leon threw 2 innings and
allowed 1 R on 4 H with 2 K. Erick Gonzalez pitched the final 1.2 innings with
1 H.
SS-Juan Santana was 2x4 with 1 SB, 1 R, and 1 RBI. CF-Austin Wates
was 2x3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI. 3B-Darwin Rivera was 2x4 with 1 RBI.
Man of the Match: Michael Feliz.
*Notes: The Astros are hitting just .189/.239/.256 so far as a
team.
The Astros won a tough pitchers’ duel, beating the Royals 1-0.
Samil De Los Santos threw 7 scoreless innings, giving up 3 H and 4
BB with 5 K. Elieser Hernandez finished out the final 2 scoreless innings with
2 H, 1 BB, and 2 K.
SS-Arturo Michelena was 2x3. DH-Luis Reynoso was 1x2 with 1 BB and
1 SB. CF-Jarico Reynoso was 1x4 with 1 R and 1 outfield assist.
Man of the Match: Samil De Los Santos