A’s Farmhand Of The Day
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sacramento River Cats 7
Tucson Padres 6
(WP – Peacock 3-1 / 3.24)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Brad Peacock
(5 IP / 1 ER / 4 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Brad Peacock had another strong outing, allowing just 1 run over 5 innings to earn his 3rd win for the River Cats, and right-hander Andrew Carignan pitched a scoreless 9th inning to pick up his 1st save. Third baseman Josh Donaldson was the offensive star for Sacramento once again, slugging a go-ahead 2-run homer in the 6th inning. Donaldson also scored twice and went 2 for 4 on the night to keep his batting average at .500. Shortstop Adam Rosales hit a 2-run homer as well, and first baseman Chris Carter and outfielder Brandon Moss both doubled and drove in a run for the Cats.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Corpus Christi Hooks 5
Midland RockHounds 6
(WP – Ortiz 1-0 / 1.69)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sonny Gray
(7 IP / 3 ER / 4 K )
Worth Noting: Top prospect Sonny Gray turned in a solid effort for the RockHounds on Friday. After giving up 3 runs over the 1st 2 innings, the right-hander settled down to toss 5 scoreless frames. Catcher Ryan Ortiz homered and doubled, third baseman Josh Horton and outfielder Michael Choice drove in 2 runs apiece, and outfielder Shane Peterson drove in the winning run for the Hounds in the bottom of the 9th.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Lancaster JetHawks 3
Stockton Ports 2
(LP – Leon 0-1 / 4.97)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Jacob Brown
(4 IP / 1 ER / 5 K)
Worth Noting: Stockton’s offensive woes continued as the team lost its 5th straight. Left-handed reliever Jacob Brown did an admirable job in his first start for Stockton, giving up just 1 run while walking none and striking out 5 over 4 innings of work. Catcher Max Stassi clubbed his 2nd homer of the season while outfielders Myrio Richard and Josh Whitaker contributed 2 hits apiece in the loss.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
GAME #1
Quad Cities River Bandits 2
Burlington Bees 3
(WP – Urlaub 2-1 / 2.84)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Jonathan Joseph
(7 IP / 2 ER / 6 K)
Worth Noting: Starter Jonathan Joseph was impressive over 7 innings, allowing 2 runs while walking just 1 and striking out 6. But left-hander Jeff Urlaub picked up the win after tossing 3 scoreless innings of relief when outfielder Aaron Shipman drove in the winning run for the Bees in the bottom of the 10th inning.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
GAME #2
Quad Cities River Bandits 6
Burlington Bees 5
(LP – Granier 4-1 / 1.42)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Dusty Robinson
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Dusty Robinson slugged his 8th homer and drove in 3 runs as the Bees dropped the 2nd game of Friday’s doubleheader. Starter Drew Granier was the hard-luck loser, allowing just 1 earned run – and 4 unearned runs – while striking out 9 over 4 2/3 innings of work for the Bees.
Saturday’s Games:
Game #1 – Sacramento @ Tucson – 6:05pm PT
(TBD vs. Palmer)
Game #2 – Sacramento @ Tucson
(TBD vs. TBD)
Midland @ Frisco – 7:00pm CT
(TBD vs. Brigham)
Lancaster @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT (Johnny Cash Night)
(TBD vs. TBD)
Burlington @ Clinton – 6:00pm CT
(TBD vs. Shipers)