(2 for 4 / Home Run / HBP / 2 RBIs / 2 Runs)
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
San Jose Giants 3
Stockton Ports 4
WP: Charles 1-0 / 2.89
HR: Bride (5)
Prospect Of The Game:
Third Baseman Jonah Bride
(2 for 4 / Home Run / HBP / 2 RBIs / 2 Runs)
On a night in which A.J. Puk and Jesus Luzardo stole the spotlight in Stockton, third baseman Jonah Bride had big night at the plate for the Ports. Bride belted a two-run blast in the 4th inning, singled, and then was hit by a pitch and ended up scoring the winning run in the 7th. Catcher Robert Mullen singled twice and drove in a pair of runs for the Ports. As for the pitching stars of the night, Puk and Luzardo both looked solid in their season debuts for Stockton. Puk made the start and gave up 1 run on 1 hit, a home run, while walking 1 and striking out 4 over 2 innings of work. He threw 33 pitches, 22 for strikes, and Ports play-by-play man Zack Bayrouty reported that his fastball was sitting at 98-99 mph. Luzardo followed Puk on the mound and allowed 2 hits and struck out 2 over 3 scoreless innings while throwing 33 pitches, 24 for strikes, and Bayrouty reported that his fastball sat around 96-98 mph. The two are expected to make their next joint appearance together next Sunday at Modesto. RHP Wandisson Charles picked up the win despite giving up 2 runs in 2 innings of relief, and RHP Nick Highberger tossed a scoreless 9th to notch his 3rd save for Stockton. To make room on the roster for Puk and Luzardo, Ports RHP Sam Sheehan was placed on the injured list, and outfielder Austin Beck, who hasn’t played since June 1 due to a quad injury, was temporarily assigned to the Vermont roster, but he’s expected to be back in action with Stockton by Friday.
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TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 1
Springfield Cardinals 4
LP: Howard 5-3 / 3.11
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Luis Barrera
(2 for 4 / Double)
The RockHounds had their six-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday. Starter Brian Howard allowed 4 runs over 5 2/3 frames to suffer the loss. Right fielder Luis Barrera had a pair of hits, including a double, while first baseman Mikey White doubled, and left fielder Tyler Ramirez singled in the RockHounds’ sole run in the loss.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Quad Cities River Bandits 10
Beloit Snappers 9
LP: Cohen 4-6 / 7.05
Prospect Of The Game:
Designated Hitter Ryan Gridley
(3 for 6 / 3 Doubles / RBI / Stolen Base)
The Snappers suffered a one-run loss to snap their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. Starter Chase Cohen surrendered 6 runs over 3 2/3 innings of work to take the loss. Designated hitter Ryan Gridley had 3 doubles, drove in a run and stole a base, while left fielder Devin Foyle doubled, drew 3 walks, drove in a run and stole a base. Second baseman Joseph Pena had a pair of hits, including a triple, walked and drove in a pair, and right fielder Logan Farrar singled, drew a pair of walks and drove in a run for the Snappers.
Wednesday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Nashville: 7:05pm PT
Midland @ Springfield: 9:10am PT / 11:10am CT
Stockton @ Modesto: 7:05pm PT
Quad Cities @ Beloit: 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
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