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Friday, May 17th: Werner & Streich Pitch Cats & Snappers to Victory while Smith’s & Granier’s Efforts Aren’t Enough for Hounds & Ports
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Andrew Werner (7 IP / 3 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 5 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Oklahoma City RedHawks 2
Sacramento River Cats 4
WP – Werner 4-5 / 6.92
HR – Moore (4), Parrino (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Andrew Werner
(7 IP / 3 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 5 K / Win)
LHP Andrew Werner had one of his best starts of the season on Friday, allowing 1 run on just 3 hits and striking out 5 over 7 innings to earn his 4th win, while RHP Dan Otero got the final 4 outs to pick up his 10th save. First baseman Scott Moore and third baseman Andy Parrino hit back-to-back home runs in the bottom of the 5th inning, while catcher Stephen Vogt and designated hitter Jemile Weeks each collected a single and a double, and outfielder Michael Taylor went 0 for 3 in his return to the River Cats’ lineup.
Sunday, May 12th: Werner Wins 3rd for Cats while Ports Get No-Hit, Snappers Pitchers Get Pounded and Anderson Gets Rocked in Rehab Start for Hounds
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Andrew Werner (6 IP / 5 H / 2 ER / 2 BB / 6 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 6
Nashville Sounds 5
WP – Werner 3-5 / 7.80
HR – Choice (8), Barfield (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Andrew Werner
(6 IP / 5 H / 2 ER / 2 BB / 6 K / Win)
Starter Andrew Werner had a solid outing on Sunday, allowing 2 runs and striking out 6 over 6 innings to earn his 3rd win, while RHP Dan Otero got the final 3 outs for his 9th save. Center fielder Michael Choice homered in his second straight game, while right fielder Jeremy Barfield hit his 1st home run for Sacramento.
Tuesday, May 7th: Late Heroics Help Hounds & Ports Win while 2 Solo Shots Aren’t Enough for Cats on Tuesday
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds’ 2B Darwin Perez (Home Run / 3 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 2
Memphis Redbirds 3
LP – Werner 2-5 / 8.54
HR – Horton (2), Weeks (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Josh Horton
(2 for 3 / Home Run)
Starter Andrew Werner allowed 3 runs on 9 hits over 6 2/3 innings to take his 5th loss on Tuesday. The River Cats scored their only runs of the game thanks to back-to-back solo home runs in the 3rd inning off the bats of third baseman Josh Horton and second baseman Jemile Weeks. Horton also collected 2 of Sacramento’s 6 hits on the night, while shortstop Hiro Nakajima went 0 for 4 in his return to the River Cats’ lineup.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Frisco RoughRiders 5
Midland RockHounds 8
WP – Newby 2-3 / 2.00
HR – Barfield (8), Perez (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Second Baseman Darwin Perez
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
After a couple of shaky starts, RHP Arnold Leon got back on track for Midland on Tuesday, allowing 2 runs on 3 hits while striking out 5 in 5 innings of work and exited with the lead, but RHP Mike DeMark came on to give up 3 runs in an inning of relief. And with the game tied in the bottom of the 8th inning, second baseman Darwin Perez drilled a 3-run homer to hand the RockHounds back the lead. And RHP Kyler Newby picked up the win with 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 4
Modesto Nuts 2
WP – Macias 1-1 / 3.38
HR – Robinson (5)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Second Baseman Antonio Lamas
(Double / 2 RBIs)
Starter Jake Brown allowed just 1 run over 4 innings of work on Tuesday, while RHP Jose Macias picked up the win with 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief, and RHP Jonathan Joseph got the final 6 outs for his 2nd save. With Stockton down by a run in the 8th inning, second baseman Antonio Lamas doubled in a pair of runs to give the Ports the lead, and outfielder Dusty Robinson followed up with his 5th home run in the 9th inning to help seal the deal for the Ports.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers
(OFF DAY)
Wednesday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Memphis – 9:05am PT
Stockton @ Modesto – 3:30pm PT
Peoria @ Beloit – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
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Thursday, May 2nd: Voiro Pitches Snappers to Victory while Cats, Hounds & Ports All Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Beloit Snappers’ Pitcher Vince Voiro (5 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 4 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 5
Fresno Grizzlies 11
LP – Werner 2-4 / 9.46
HR – Moore (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Scott Moore
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
LHP Andrew Werner had another shaky start for Sacramento, allowing 7 runs on 9 hits over 4 2/3 innings to take the loss. Third baseman Scott Moore homered and drove in 3 runs, while first baseman Daric Barton, second baseman Jemile Weeks and outfielder Shane Peterson all doubled for the River Cats.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 1
Corpus Christi Hooks 6
LP – Leon 1-2 / 6.55
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sean Murphy
(5 IP / 4 H / 2 ER / 2 BB / 5 K)
In his return from the disabled list, RHP Arnold Leon allowed 4 runs, 1 earned, on 4 hits over just 2 1/3 innings to take the loss. RHP Sean Murphy came in and did an admirable job in relief, allowing 2 runs and striking out 5 in 5 innings of work. Third baseman Miles Head, outfielder D’Arby Myers and designated hitter Chad Oberacker collected a pair of hits apiece for the RockHounds. And former A’s catching prospect Max Stassi hit a 2-run homer for the Hooks in the 1st inning.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 6
Stockton Ports 5
LP – Brown 1-1 / 5.31
HR – Muncy (9), Whitaker (4)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Max Muncy
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
LHP Jake Brown, making his first start of the season for Stockton, had a rough time on Thursday, giving up 6 runs on 7 hits over 3 innings to take the loss. RHP T.J. Walz did a solid job in relief, allowing no hits and no runs while striking out 5 in 3 innings of work. First baseman Max Muncy hit a 2-run homer, his 9th, while outfielder Josh Whitaker hit his 4th, a solo shot.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 4
Great LakesLoons 0
WP – Voiro 1-1 / 4.86
HR – Robertson (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Vince Voiro
(5 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 4 K / Win)
The Snappers got a solid start for the second straight night, this time from RHP Vince Voiro, who allowed just 3 hits over 5 scoreless innings to earn his 1st win of the season. RHP Derek De Young followed up with 4 scoreless innings of relief to pick up his 1st save. Shortstop Daniel Robertson had 3 hits, including his 2nd double and his 2nd home run, while first baseman Matt Olson had 2 hits, including his 7th double, and drove in a pair of runs in the win.
You can see RHP Michael Ynoa’s form from Tuesday’s game and RHP Raul Alcantara’s form from Monday’s game below, courtesy of @TommyECook from www.shadowsofwrigley.com. And you can check out Tommy’s scouting report on Ynoa here: http://www.shadowsofwrigley.com/2013/05/02/michael-ynoa-isnt-what-id-hoped-for-scouting-report-video/
Friday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
Midland @ Corpus Christi – 5:05pm PT / 7:05pm CT
Visalia @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Beloit @ Great Lakes – 4:05pm PT / 6:05pm CT
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Friday, April 26th: Werner Pitches Cats to Victory while Hounds Win and Ports & Snappers Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Andrew Werner (7 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 4 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Salt Lake Bees 1
Sacramento River Cats 10
WP – Werner 2-3 / 8.78
HR – Green (3), Cespedes (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Andrew Werner
(7 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 4 K / Win)
Starter Andrew Werner had his first solid outing of the season for Sacramento, allowing 1 run on just 4 hits to earn the win. The River Cats lineup made it easy for him, putting 10 runs up on the board. Second baseman Grant Green had a pair of hits, including his 3rd home run, and drove in 4 runs, while left fielder Yoenis Cespedes, in his second rehab game with Sacramento, clubbed a 3-run homer. Shortstop Andy Parrino returned to the River Cats’ lineup and went 0 for 3, while outfielder Michael Taylor has gone 0 for 9 in his last 2 games back with the Cats.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
San Antonio Missions 4
Midland RockHounds 11
WP – Neal 2-0 / 2.25
HR – Barfield (5), Perez (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Designated Hitter Jeremy Barfield
(3 for 3 / Home Run / Double / 2 RBIs / 3 Runs)
Starter Zach Neal allowed 4 runs on 11 hits while striking out 5 over 7 2/3 innings to earn his 2nd win. Designated hitter Jeremy Barfield had 3 hits and homered for the second straight night, while shortstop Darwin Perez hit his 1st home run, and second baseman Dusty Coleman had a pair of hits, including a triple, and drove in 4 runs in the win. With Andy Parrino returning to the River Cats, infielder Tyler Ladendorf will be rejoining the RockHounds’ roster.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 6
High Desert Mavericks 9
LP – Hassebrock 1-2 / 6.53
HR – Vollmuth (5), Whitaker (3), Lamas (3), Ortiz (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Designated Hitter Josh Whitaker
(3 for 4 / Home Run / Double / 1 RBI / 3 Runs)
Starter Blake Hassebrock continued his struggles with Stockton, allowing 5 runs, 2 earned, while walking 8 over just 3 2/3 innings to take the loss. Designated hitter Josh Whitaker collected 3 hits, including a double and a home run, while third baseman B.A. Vollmuth, second baseman Antonio Lamas and catcher Ryan Ortiz all homered for the Ports.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
South Bend Silver Hawks 16
Beloit Snappers 10
LP – Streich 2-1 / 5.94
HR – Wooten (2), Bostick (2), Robertson (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Second Baseman Chris Bostick
(3 for 5 / Home Run / Triple / 4 RBIs / 2 Runs)
Starter Seth Streich had a rough outing, allowing 7 runs, 6 earned, on 7 hits over just 2 1/3 innings to take the loss, and RHP Drew Tyson came on to surrender 5 runs in 3 2/3 innings of relief. Second baseman Chris Bostick had a big game, collecting 3 hits, including a home run and a triple, and drove in 4 runs, while shortstop Daniel Robertson homered, doubled and drove in 3 runs in his season debut with Beloit.
Saturday’s Games:
Salt Lake @ Sacramento – 7:05pm
San Antonio @ Midland – 5:00pm PT / 7:00pm CT
Stockton @ High Desert – 6:05pm PT
South Bend @ Beloit – Noon PT / 2:00pm CT
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Friday, April 19th: Ports Ride Granier’s 10 K’s & Muncy’s 2 HRs to Victory while Cats & Hounds Both Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports’ Pitcher Drew Granier (5 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 4 BB / 10 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 5
Las Vegas 51s 10
LP – Werner 1-3 / 11.32
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Stephen Vogt
(3 for 4 / Double / RBI)
Starter Andrew Werner had another rough outing for the River Cats on Friday, allowing 7 runs over 5 innings to take his 3rd loss. Catcher Stephen Vogt and designated hitter Luke Montz both went 3 for 4 with a double and an RBI. Vogt is now hitting .521 while Montz is hitting .371.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 0
San Antonio Missions 10
LP – Hernandez 1-2 / 4.11
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Anthony Aliotti
(2 for 4)
Starter Carlos Hernandez allowed 5 runs, 4 earned, on 9 hits over 5 innings to take his 2nd loss. Midland managed just 5 hits in the game, 2 off the bat of first baseman Anthony Aliotti, who’s now batting .358.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Modesto Nuts 1
Stockton Ports 9
WP – Walz 2-0 / 2.08
HR – Muncy 2 (7), Thompson (2), Rosales (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Drew Granier
(5 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 4 BB / 10 K)
Starter Drew Granier had another impressive outing for Stockton on Friday, allowing just 1 run while striking out 10 over 5 innings of work. The right-hander now has 26 strikeouts in 20 innings for the Ports this season. Granier left after 5 innings with the game tied 1-1. But shortstop Adam Rosales led off the 6th inning with a home run to give the Ports the lead, which they would never relinquish. First baseman Max Muncy, continuing his hot-hitting, followed up with his 6th home run, and then slugged his 7th homer in the 7th. Third baseman Tony Thompson added his 2nd home run of the season, while second baseman Antonio Lamas collected 3 hits and drove in a pair of runs in the win.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers
Burlington Bees
(POSTPONED)
Saturday’s Games:
Reno @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
Midland @ San Antonio – 5:05pm PT / 7:05pm CT
Modesto @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Game #1 – Beloit @ Burlington – 2:00pm PT / 4:00pm CT
Game #2 – Beloit @ Burlington
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Sunday, April 14th: 4 HRs from Vogt & Choice Lead Cats’ Attack, while Ports & Snappers Win and Hounds Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Catcher Stephen Vogt (5 for 6 / 2 Home Runs / Triple / 6 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 22
Reno Aces 6
WP – Werner 1-2 / 10.91
HR – Vogt 2 (4), Choice 2 (3), Crumbliss (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Stephen Vogt
(5 for 6 / 2 Home Runs / Triple / 6 RBIs)
The River Cats’ lineup continued its offensive explosion for the third straight day on Sunday, this time erupting for 22 runs! Catcher Stephen Vogt led the attack with 5 hits, including 2 home runs and a triple, and 6 RBIs, and outfielder Michael Choice also had a pair of home runs to go along with a pair of doubles. Outfielder Conner Crumbliss contributed his 2nd home run, and third baseman Scott Moore, first Daric Barton and designated hitter Jemile Weeks collected 3 hits apiece. Starter Andrew Werner allowed 6 runs on 13 hits over 6 innings, but still walked away with his 1st win on Sunday.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Arkansas Travelers 11
Midland RockHounds 8
LP – Smith 1-2 / 3.31
HR – Myers (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder D’Arby Myers
(Home Run / 4 RBIs)
RHP Murphy Smith had his shakiest start of the season for the RockHounds on Sunday, allowing 8 runs, 5 earned, over 5 1/3 innings to take the loss. Outfielder D’Arby Myers homered and drove in 4 runs, designated hitter Miles Head had 3 hits, and outfielder Chad Oberacker, first baseman Anthony Aliotti and shortstop Dusty Coleman collected a pair of hits apiece in the loss. With infielder Tyler Ladendorf and RHP Darren Byrd being promoted to Sacramento, catcher Beau Taylor was activated and infielder Michael Fabiaschi was promoted from Stockton.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 9
Bakersfield Blaze 2
WP – Granier 2-1 / 3.60
HR – Vollmuth 2 (3)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman B.A. Vollmuth
(4 for 4 / 2 Home Runs / Double / 4 RBIs)
Third baseman B.A. Vollmuth, who had been hitting .083, came alive on Sunday, collecting 4 hits, including 2 home runs and a double, and drove in 4 runs. Outfielder Myrio Richard and shortstop Addison Russell, returning from his stint on the 7-day DL, both doubled for the Ports. Starter Drew Granier allowed 2 runs over 5 innings to earn the win, and RHPs David Mota and Pedro Vidal both contributed 2 scoreless innings in relief.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Burlington Bees 3
Beloit Snappers 8
WP – Hall 1-0 / 3.38
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Bruce Maxwell
(3 for 3 / 2 Doubles / 3 RBIs)
Catcher Bruce Maxwell had a big game on Sunday, collecting 3 hits, including 2 doubles, and drove in 3 runs for the Snappers. Third baseman Renato Nunez had 2 hits, and outfielder Aaron Shipman drove in a pair of runs for Beloit. RHP Kris Hall allowed 2 runs over 5 innings to earn the win, and RHP Austin House gave up just 1 run in 4 innings of relief to pick up the save. In other news, RHP Drew Tyson was activated from the DL and catcher Phil Pohl was sent to extended spring training in Arizona.
Monday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Reno – 6:35pm PT
Arkansas @ Midland – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
Stockton @ San Jose – 7:00pm PT
KaneCounty @ Beloit – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
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Tuesday, April 9th: Alcantara Dominates in Snappers Win while Cats, Hounds & Ports All Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Beloit Snappers’ Raul Alcantara (7 IP / 1 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 6 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Tacoma Rainiers 9
Sacramento River Cats 5
LP – Werner 0-2 / 12.10
HR – Montz (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Michael Taylor
(3 for 5 / 2 Doubles / 2 RBIs)
Starter Andrew Werner had his second straight rough outing for the River Cats, allowing 5 runs in 5 1/3 innings to take his 2nd loss. Outfielder Michael Taylor extended his hitting streak to 6 games on Tuesday, collecting 3 hits, including 2 doubles, and driving in a pair of runs. Designated hitter Jemile Weeks doubled to run his hit streak to 6 games as well, and Grant Green, getting his 5th start in 6 games at second base, had 2 hits in the game. And with Scott Sizemore’s knee injury in Anaheim, Weeks and Green could potentially be in competition for a little major league time in the near future. It appears that shortstop Andy Parrino may be in the mix as well.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 0
Arkansas Travelers 3
LP – Smith 1-1 / 0.82
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Murphy Smith
(6 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 4 K)
RHP Murphy Smith had his second straight impressive start for Midland, allowing just 1 run on 4 hits over 6 innings, but he was still saddled with the loss. Outfielder Jake Goebbert had 2 of the RockHounds 4 hits on the night, including a double, and shortstop Dusty Coleman had a hit, walk and a stolen base in the RockHounds’ first loss of the season.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
San Jose Giants 5
Stockton Ports 2
LP – Granier 1-1 / 3.60
HR – Fabiaschi (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Drew Granier
(5 IP / 2 H / 2 ER / 1 BB / 7 K)
RHP Drew Granier had his second straight solid start for Stockton, allowing 2 earned runs on just 2 hits, both home runs, while striking out 7 over 5 innings of work but still took the loss. Second baseman Michael Fabiaschi hit his 2nd home run since joining the team, outfielder Dusty Robinson collected a pair of hits, and catcher Ryan Ortiz and outfielder Bobby Crocker both doubled in the loss. Meanwhile, shortstop Addison Russell sat out his 4th straight game since tweaking his ankle last Friday.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 4
Peoria Chiefs 1
WP – Alcantara 1-1 / 4.22
HR – Nunez (2), Maxwell (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Raul Alcantara
(7 IP / 1 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 6 K / Win)
RHP Raul Alcantara rebounded nicely on Tuesday after a disastrous debut last Thursday, allowing just 1 hit while walking none and striking out 6 over 7 innings of work to earn his 1st win for the Snappers. Catcher Bruce Maxwell had 2 hits, including a home run, and drove in 3 runs, while third baseman Renato Nunez contributed a solo shot in the win.
Wednesday’s Games:
Tacoma @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
San Jose @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Beloit @ Peoria – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
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Thursday, April 4th: Smith & Granier Lead Hounds & Ports to Opening Day Victories while Green & Nunez Homer in Cats & Snappers Losses
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds’ RHP Murphy Smith (5 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 3 BB / 4 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Las Vegas 51s 10
Sacramento River Cats 5
LP – Werner 0-1 / 16.62
HR – Green (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Second Baseman Grant Green
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
In his first start with Sacramento, LHP Andrew Werner allowed 8 runs in 4 1/3 innings to take the loss. Grant Green, who got the start at second base, hit a 3-run homer in the 9th, catcher David Freitas and outfielder Michael Taylor both had a pair of hits and drove in a run, and Shane Peterson doubled before leaving the game early, possibly in anticipation of a call-up to Oakland. Outfielder Michael Choice went 0-for-3 in his debut with the River Cats.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 11
NW Arkansas Naturals 0
WP – Smith 1-0 / 0.00
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Murphy Smith
(5 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 3 BB / 4 K / Win)
RHP Murphy Smith helped get things off to a good start for Midland by giving up just 2 hits and striking out 4 in 5 scoreless innings to earn the win in the RockHounds’ season opener. Third baseman Jefry Marte, serving as the designated hitter for the night, had 3 hits and 2 RBIs in his debut with Midland, returning first baseman Anthony Aliotti collected 2 hits and a pair of RBIs, and outfielder Chad Oberacker doubled in 3 runs in the RockHounds’ opening night win.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Bakersfield Blaze 2
Stockton Ports 6
WP – Granier 1-0 / 3.60
HR – Whitaker (1), Robinson (1), Muncy (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Drew Granier
(5 IP / 4 H / 2 ER / 3 BB / 6 K / Win)
RHP Drew Granier struck out 6 and allowed just 2 runs in 5 innings to earn the win in his debut with Stockton on Thursday night. First baseman Max Muncy had 3 hits, including a home run, in his first game with the Ports, while outfielders Josh Whitaker and Dusty Robinson both contributed 2-run homers to the cause. And in his first 5 plate appearances in the California League, shortstop Addison Russell had 1 hit, 1 walk and 3 strikeouts.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 7
Cedar Rapids Kernels 9
LP – Alcantara 0-1 / 12.27
HR – Nunez (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Renato Nunez
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
RHP Raul Alcantara allowed 7 runs, 5 earned, on 9 hits in just 3 2/3 innings to take the loss in the Snappers’ season opener. Catcher Bruce Maxwell, second baseman Chris Bostick and outfielder John Wooten each collected 2 hits and drove in a run. And third baseman Renato Nunez celebrated his 19th birthday by blasting a 3-run homer in the loss.
Friday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
Midland @ NW Arkansas – 5:00pm PT / 7:00pm CT
Bakersfield @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Beloit @ Cedar Rapids – 4:35pm PT / 6:35pm CT
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A’s Affiliates Set To Open Season on Thursday!
Raley Field in Sacramento – home of the River Cats
All four of the A’s full-season affiliates are set to open their seasons on Thursday, April 4th. Sacramento and Stockton will be opening their seasons at home, while Midland and Beloit will have their season openers on the road.
In Sacramento’s game, left-hander Andrew Werner will be going for the River Cats against former 1st-round draft pick Zack Wheeler for Las Vegas. And familiar names like Jemile Weeks, Grant Green, Michael Choice, Michael Taylor and Shane Peterson are all likely to be in the lineup for the River Cats.
You can listen to broadcasts of all the games online free of charge via MiLB Gameday Audio at http://www.milb.com/milb/multimedia/audio.jsp. Broadcasts are also available on your iPad or iPhone via the MiLB.com app.
For those of you planning to tune into the games on Thursday, I’m going to experiment with having a Minor League Game Thread on the site where everyone is encouraged to comment on all the minor league game action throughout the evening – and I’ll be there commenting as well.
The starting times for all the games are listed below. I’ve included both the local time for each game as well as the Pacific time, since I know many of our followers are on the west coast.
Best of luck to all the A’s affiliates and minor league players on Thursday!
Thursday’s Opening Games – April 4th, 2013:
Las Vegas @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
Midland @ NW Arkansas – 4:00pm PT / 6:00pm CT
Bakersfield @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Beloit @ Cedar Rapids – 4:35pm PT / 6:35pm CT
Las Vegas 51s at Sacramento River Cats
7:05pm PT at Raley Field
Andrew Werner vs. Zack Wheeler
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