(2 for 5 / HR / 2 RBIs)
Las Vegas Aviators 8
Iowa Cubs 6
WP: Lobstein 3-2 / 4.92
HR: Neuse (22), Bolt (10)
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Skye Bolt
(2 for 5 / Home Run / 2 RBIs)
Las Vegas battled back to notch the win over Iowa on Wednesday. Center fielder Skye Bolt belted a two-run blast in the Aviators’ three-run 9th to provide what would prove to be the winning run for Las Vegas. Second baseman Corban Joseph collected 3 hits and drove in a pair of runs, while third baseman Eric Campbell doubled twice and drove in a run. Designated hitter Sheldon Neuse slugged his 22nd home run, and left fielder Mark Payton singled, doubled and drove in a run for Las Vegas. RHP Brian Howard suffered his third straight rough start for Las Vegas, allowing 5 runs in just 2 2/3 innings of work, while LHP A.J. Puk struck out the side in order in the 7th inning, throwing just 13 pitches, 9 for strikes. LHP Kyle Lobstein picked up the win despite giving up 1 run in the bottom of the 9th, and RHP Kyle Finnegan got the final two outs to secure the save for Las Vegas.
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TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Amarillo Sod Poodles 3
Midland RockHounds 2
LP: Milburn 6-9 / 5.47
Prospect Of The Game:
Shortstop Edwin Diaz
(2 for 3 / Double / Walk)
The RockHounds suffered their fifth straight loss on Wednesday. Starter Matt Milburn allowed 3 runs over 7 innings of work to take the loss. Shortstop Edwin Diaz singled, doubled and drew a walk, while right fielder Taylor Motter doubled in a run, and designated hitter Greg Deichmann singled, stole a base and scored a run in his return to the RockHounds’ lineup from the injured list on Wednesday.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 4
Visalia Rawhide 8
LP: Harris 0-1 / 3.46
HR: Eierman (12)
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Austin Beck
(3 for 5 / Triple / 2 RBIs)
Stockton had its three-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday. Starter Hogan Harris was charged with 3 runs in 3 2/3 innings of work to suffer the loss. Center fielder Austin Beck had 3 hits, including a triple, and drove in a pair of runs, while shortstop Jeremy Eierman slugged his 12th home run for Stockton.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Peoria Chiefs 2
Beloit Snappers 7
WP: DeMers 3-3 / 5.00
HR: S.Sanchez (2)
Prospect Of The Game:
First Baseman Santis Sanchez
(1 for 4 / Home Run / 3 RBIs)
The Snappers won their fifth straight on Wednesday. First baseman Santis Sanchez slugged a three-run homer in Beloit’s four-run 5th inning, while second baseman Joseph Pena had 3 hits and drove in a run, and third baseman Max Schuemann doubled twice and drove in a run. Starter Joe DeMers allowed 2 runs over 5 frames to earn the win, while RHP Richard Guasch was solid in relief, striking out 6 over 4 scoreless and hitless frames to secure his 2nd save for the Snappers.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (Class-A Short-Season)
Staten Island Yankees 10
Vermont Lake Monsters 14
WP: C.Sanchez 4-0 / 3.21
HR: McCann (6), Vaughan (2)
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Noah Vaughan
(1 for 4 / Home Run / HBP / 4 RBIs / 3 Runs)
Vermont put 14 runs on the board in the first 3 innings to notch its fifth win in its last six games on Wednesday. Center fielder Noah Vaughan homered, was hit by a pitch, drove in 4 runs and scored 3 times, while designated hitter Kyle McCann drew a walk and hit a three-run homer. First baseman Dustin Harris had 3 hits and scored twice, and shortstop Logan Davidson and catcher Jose Rivas each singled twice and drew a walk for the Lake Monsters. Starter Osvaldo Berrios allowed 2 runs over 2 innings of work, while RHP Carlos Sanchez tossed 2 1/3 scoreless innings in relief to earn the victory for Vermont.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (Rookie Short-Season)
AZL Angels 11
AZL A’s Green 8
LP: Yearego 2-2 / 0.90
HR: Buelvas (2), Paulino (2)
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Brayan Buelvas
(1 for 2 / Home Run / 2 Walks / 4 RBIs)
Starter Livan Sanchez gave up 3 runs in 2 2/3 innings of work on Wednesday, while RHP Dominic Yearego allowed 3 runs, 1 earned, in 2 innings of relief to suffer the loss for the A’s. Center fielder Brayan Buelvas drew a pair of walks, drilled a two-run homer and drove in 4 runs, while shortstop Jhoan Paulino singled, homered and drove in a pair of runs in the loss.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (Rookie Short-Season)
AZL A’s Gold 4
AZL Dodgers Mota 10
LP: Kubo 0-2 / 8.84
HR: Cross (3)
Prospect Of The Game:
Catcher Matt Cross
(2 for 4 / Home Run)
Starter Trayson Kubo gave up 4 runs in 1 1/3 innings of work to suffer the loss on Wednesday. Catcher Matt Cross singled, homered and scored twice, while third baseman Joshwan Wright singled, doubled and scored a run for the A’s in the loss.
Thursday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Iowa: 5:08pm PT
Corpus Christi @ Midland: 5:00pm PT / 7:00pm CT
Stockton @ Visalia: 7:00pm PT
Peoria @ Beloit: 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
Vermont @ Lowell: 4:05pm PT / 7:05pm ET
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