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Friday, May 3rd: Billings & Bacus Pitch Cats & Snappers to Victory while Hounds & Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Bruce Billings (6 2/3 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 8 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Las Vegas 51s 0
Sacramento River Cats 3
WP – Billings 2-1 / 6.64
HR – Choice (6)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Bruce Billings
(6 2/3 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 8 K / Win)
Starter Bruce Billings had his second straight impressive outing for Sacramento, allowing just 3 hits and striking out 8 in 6 2/3 scoreless innings to earn his 2nd win, while RHP Dan Otero got the final 3 outs for his 7th save. Outfielder Michael Choice had 3 hits, including his 6th home run. Outfielder Shane Peterson collected 3 hits as well, and shortstop Hiro Nakajima, appearing in his first rehab game with the River Cats, went 2 for 4 with an RBI double and made an error in the field.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 4
Corpus Christi Hooks 10
LP – Bowman 2-1 / 5.02
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Beau Taylor
(3 for 4 / 2 RBIs)
Starter Josh Bowman had a rough outing for the RockHounds, allowing 7 runs in just 4 innings to take the loss. Catcher Beau Taylor collected 3 hits and drove in a pair of runs, while first baseman Anthony Aliotti and shortstop Dusty Coleman both doubled for the RockHounds.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Visalia Rawhide 6
Stockton Ports 3
LP – Joseph 3-1 / 4.30
HR – Delgado (3)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Deyvi Jimenez
(5 IP / 3 H / 1 ER / 4 BB / 5 K)
Starter Deyvi Jimenez had a solid outing for Stockton, allowing just 1 run on 3 hits while striking out 5 in 5 innings of work and left the game with a 2-run lead. But RHP Jonathan Joseph, who’s been dependable all season, surrendered 5 runs in the top of the 8th inning to take the loss. Catcher Ryan Delgado clubbed his 3rd home run, while outfielder Josh Whitaker collected 2 hits, including a double, and drove in a pair of runs for the Ports.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 5
Great Lakes Loons 3
WP – Bacus 3-0 / 3.60
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Dakota Bacus
(4 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 3 K / Win)
Starter Austin House allowed 3 runs, just 2 earned, in 5 innings of work, while RHP Dakota Bacus came on and gave up just 2 hits in 4 scoreless innings to earn his 3rd win. Shortstop Daniel Robertson doubled in a pair of runs, including the winning run, in the 9th inning for the Snappers.
Saturday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
Frisco @ Midland – 5:00pm PT / 7:00pm CT
Visalia @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Beloit @ Lansing – 4:05pm PT / 6:05pm CT
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Tuesday, April 16th: Straily Stars in Cats’ 6th Straight Win
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Dan Straily (7 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 7 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 2
Las Vegas 51s 1
WP – Straily 2-0 / 1.42
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Dan Straily
(7 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 7 K / Win)
In his second start for Sacramento, RHP Dan Straily had another impressive outing, allowing 1 run on 4 hits and striking out 7 over 7 innings to earn his 2nd win, while RHP Dan Otero got the final 3 outs to pick up his 2nd save. Second baseman Grant Green had 4 hits and scored one of the River Cats’ 2 runs, shortstop Jemile Weeks had 3 hits and scored the other run, while catcher Stephen Vogt and outfielder Michael Choice each drove in a run in Sacramento’s 6th straight win.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Arkansas Travelers 4
Midland RockHounds 6
WP – Smyth 2-0 / 2.70
HR – Barfield (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Paul Smyth
(3 IP / 0 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 2 K / Win)
Outfielder Jeremy Barfield hit a 2-run homer in the 2nd inning to give Midland a 1-run lead, while starter Zach Neal allowed 4 runs, 2 earned over 5 innings of work. The 2 unearned runs scored in the 5th inning with the help of 3 RockHounds’s error by outfielder Jeremy Barfield, third baseman Jefry Marte and shortstop Darwin Perez. RHP Paul Smyth entered the game with Midland down by a run and held Arkansas scoreless over 3 perfect innings to allow the RockHounds the chance to come back and retake the lead thanks to an RBI double off the bat of first baseman Miles Head. RHP Kyler Newby got the final 3 outs for his 1st save, while catcher Beau Taylor doubled in his first game back in action with Midland.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 1
San Jose Giants 2
LP – Murphy 2-1 / 2.89
HR – Lamas (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sean Murphy
(6 2/3 IP / 7 H / 2 ER / 2 BB / 8 K)
Starter Sean Murphy had another solid outing for Stockton, allowing 2 runs while striking out 8 over 6 2/3 innings, but he still ended up taking the loss on Tuesday. Outfielder Josh Whitaker doubled, and second baseman Antonio Lamas hit his 2nd home run in as many nights for the Ports’ only run of the game.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
GAME #1
KaneCounty Cougars 4
Beloit Snappers 3
LP – Vail 0-2 / 9.00
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder John Wooten
(3 for 3 / RBI)
Starter Raul Alcantara allowed 2 runs on 7 hits over 5 1/3 innings and left the game with a 1-run lead, but RHP Tyler Vail gave up 2 runs in 1 2/3 innings of relief to take the loss. Outfielder John Wooten collected 3 hits and drove in a run for the Snappers.
GAME #2
KaneCounty Cougars 3
Beloit Snappers 8
WP – Bacus 1-0 / 2.40
HR – Mathews (3)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Renato Nunez
(2 Doubles / 2 RBIs)
Third baseman Renato Nunez had 2 doubles, both in a big 7-run 2nd inning, and drove in a pair of runs for Beloit. Designated hitter John Wooten doubled and drove in 2, and outfielder Ryan Mathews hit his 3rd home run for the Snappers. In his most impressive appearance so far this season, former top prospect Michael Ynoa allowed 1 unearned run on 2 hits while walking 1 and striking out 5 over 3 innings of work. RHP Dakota Bacus gave up 2 runs while striking out 5 in 4 innings of relief to pick up the win.
Wednesday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Las Vegas – 7:05pm PT
Stockton @ San Jose – 7:00pm PT
KaneCounty @ Beloit – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
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A’s, River Cats’ & RockHounds’ Roster Projections
Will Hiro still be smiling in Sacramento?
We’re now less than a week away from opening day, and Jemile Weeks has been optioned to Sacramento, Adam Rosales has been placed on the disabled list, and Hiro Nakajima has been struggling and is now dealing with a strained hamstring. And thanks to these recent developments, it looks like the A’s opening day roster may now be rounding into shape – and along with it, the Sacramento River Cats’ and Midland RockHounds’ rosters too. Of course, plenty can still change and nothing is etched in stone. There haven’t been any official announcements from the team yet and there probably won’t be until about 24 hours before opening day, but below are our projected opening day rosters for the A’s and their Triple-A and Double-A affiliates based on what we think we know at this point…
PROJECTED 2013 OAKLAND A’S ROSTER
Derek Norris
–CATCHERS–
–INFIELDERS–
Brandon Moss 1B
Nate Freiman 1B
Eric Sogard 2B
Jed Lowrie SS
–OUTFIELDERS–
Coco Crisp OF
Josh Reddick OF
Chris Young OF
Seth Smith OF
Brett Anderson
–STARTING PITCHERS–
Brett Anderson LHP
Jarrod Parker RHP
Tommy Milone LHP
A.J. Griffin RHP
Dan Straily RHP
–RIGHT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Grant Balfour RHP
Ryan Cook RHP
Pat Neshek RHP
Chris Resop RHP
–LEFT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Sean Doolittle LHP
Jerry Blevins LHP
Travis Blackley LHP
(Bartolo Colon – SUSPENDED)
(Fernando Rodriguez – DL)
(Adam Rosales – DL)
PROJECTED 2013 SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS ROSTER
Michael Choice
–HITTERS–
Jemile Weeks 2B
Andy Parrino SS-3B-OF
Grant Green 2B-3B-OF
Josh Horton 3B-SS-2B
Scott Moore 1B-3B-DH
Shane Peterson OF-1B
Conner Crumbliss OF-2B
Sonny Gray
–STARTING PITCHERS–
Sonny Gray RHP
Andrew Werner LHP
Jesse Chavez RHP
Bruce Billings RHP
Travis Banwart RHP
–RIGHT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Evan Scribner RHP
Mike Ekstrom RHP
James Simmons RHP
Arnold Leon RHP
–LEFT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Hideki Okajima LHP
Jordan Norberto LHP
Pedro Figueroa LHP
Justin Thomas LHP
PROJECTED 2013 MIDLAND ROCKHOUNDS ROSTER
Miles Head
–HITTERS–
Anthony Aliotti 1B-DH
Tommy Mendonca 3B-DH
Miles Head 3B-1B
Jefry Marte 3B-1B
Darwin Perez 2B-SS
Tyler Ladendorf 2B-SS-OF
D’Arby Myers OF
Sean Murphy
–STARTING PITCHERS–
Carlos Hernandez LHP
Murphy Smith RHP
Josh Bowman RHP
Sean Murphy RHP
Jacob Brown LHP
–RIGHT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Brian Gordon RHP
Carlos Fisher RHP
Kyler Newby RHP
Darren Byrd RHP
Paul Smyth RHP
Nate Long RHP
Sergio Perez RHP
–LEFT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Frank Gailey LHP
***UPDATE: In something of a surprise, the A’s have designated LHP Travis Blackley for assignment. This opens a spot in the A’s bullpen for either Evan Scribner, Pedro Figueroa, Mike Ekstrom or Hideki Okajima. Their spot in the River Cats bullpen will be filled by RHP Danny Otero, who was claimed off waivers.
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Tuesday, August 21st: Murphy Pitches Ports to Victory while Cats & Bees Win and Russell & Ynoa Impress
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports RHP Sean Murphy (6 IP / 0 ER / 7 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Las Vegas 51s 2
Sacramento River Cats 6
(WP – Peacock 12-7 / 5.61)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Brandon Hicks
(Home Run / Double / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Shortstop Brandon Hicks doubled and hit a 2-run homer, his 16th, while outfielders Shane Peterson and Michael Taylor contributed 2 hits apiece in the win. Starter Brad Peacock had another strong outing for Sacramento, allowing 2 runs on just 2 hits while striking out 4 over 5 1/3 innings to earn his 12th win on Tuesday. Catcher Jason Jaramillo doubled in his 1st game with the River Cats, while pitcher Graham Godfrey was designated for assignment and second baseman Jemile Weeks was optioned to Sacramento.
TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A)
Midland RockHounds 1
Corpus Christi Hooks 7
(LP – Castro 2-5 / 4.52)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Beau Taylor
(2 for 4 / RBI)
Worth Noting: Starter Fabio Castro allowed 3 runs over 5 1/3 innings on Tuesday to take his 5th loss, while catcher Beau Taylor had a pair of hits and drove in the RockHounds’ only run of the game.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (HIGH-A)
Modesto Nuts 0
Stockton Ports 1
(WP – Murphy 7-7 / 4.56)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sean Murphy
(6 IP / 0 ER / 7 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Sean Murphy turned in an impressive outing for the Ports, striking out 7 over 6 scoreless innings to earn his 7th win on Tuesday. First baseman Tony Thompson doubled in the only run of the game for the Ports.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (CLASS-A)
Kane County Cougars 3
Burlington Bees 6
(WP – Lamb 3-2 / 4.88)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Addison Russell
(3 for 5 / 2 Runs / RBI / Stolen Base)
Worth Noting: The A’s top draft pick of 2012, shortstop Addison Russell, had a big game for the Bees, collecting 3 hits, scoring twice, driving in a run and stealing a base. His batting average now stands at .333 after his first 4 games with Burlington. Starter Chris Lamb allowed 3 runs, 2 earned, over 5 1/3 innings to earn his 3rd win for the Bees.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON)
Vermont Lake Monsters 3
Staten Island Yankees 5
(LP – Tanner 0-1 / 18.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Michael Ynoa
(2 2/3 IP / 0 ER / 5 K)
Worth Noting: Starter Seth Streich allowed 2 runs on 4 hits over 2 innings of work, but former top prospect Michael Ynoa had his best outing so far this season, striking out 5 over 2 2/3 scoreless innings of relief. Catcher Bruce Maxwell, serving as the designated hitter for the day, doubled in a run, while outfielders Brett Vertigan and John Wooten contributed 2 hits apiece in the loss.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (ROOKIE SHORT-SEASON)
AZL Athletics 1
AZL D-backs 3
(LP – Paulino 4-3 / 5.89)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Michael Soto
(Triple / RBI)
Worth Noting: Starter Gregory Paulino allowed 2 runs over 5 innings to take his 3rd loss, while first baseman Michael Soto tripled in the team’s only run of the game on Tuesday.
Wednesday’s Games:
Salt Lake @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
Midland @ Corpus Christi – 7:05pm CT
Modesto @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Clinton @ Burlington – 6:30pm CT
Vermont @ Staten Island – 7:00pm ET
AZL Athletics @ AZL Dodgers – 7:00pm PT
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Tuesday, July 31st: Green and Stassi Lead Cats and Ports to Victory while Hounds and Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats infielder Grant Green (Home Run / 4 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Sacramento River Cats 11
Reno Aces 8
(WP – Thompson 2-2 / 3.65)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Infielder Grant Green
(Home Run / 4 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Grant Green, getting the start at second base on Tuesday, blasted a 3-run homer in the 6th inning to give the River Cats the lead, which they never relinquished. Third baseman Josh Donaldson and catcher Derek Norris, in his first game back with Sacramento, each contributed 2-run homers, while hot-hitting outfielder Shane Peterson collected 3 hits to raise his batting average since joining the team to .442. Left-hander Brett Anderson, in his second rehab start with Sacramento, fared a little better than his last time out, allowing 2 runs on 4 hits while walking 2 and striking out 4 over 4 innings of work. Right-hander Rich Thompson picked up the win with 2 2/3 innings of scoreless relief.
TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A)
Midland RockHounds 1
Frisco RoughRiders 5
(LP – Smith 6-8 / 4.42)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Beau Taylor
(2 for 4 / Double / RBI)
Worth Noting: Starter Murphy Smith allowed 4 runs on 9 hits over 5 1/3 innings to take his 8th loss. Catcher Beau Taylor had 2 hits, including the RockHounds’ only extra base hit, a double, and drove in the team’s only run in the loss.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (HIGH-A)
Lancaster JetHawks 5
Stockton Ports 6
(WP – Urlaub 1-1 / 3.14)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Max Stassi
(3 for 5 / Double / RBI)
Worth Noting: Starter Jacob Brown had another sooid outing, allowing just 2 runs over 6 innings, but the Ports’ bullpen let the lead slip away. Catcher Max Stassi ended the game in the bottom of the 10th inning with a walk-off double to drive in the winning run. First baseman A.J. Kirby-Jones slugged a 3-run homer to give the Ports the lead in the 4th inning, and outfielder Chad Oberacker contributed a solo shot in the 5th.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (CLASS-A)
Burlington Bees 3
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 5
(LP – Lamb 0-1 / 6.38)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Rashun Dixon
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Starter Chris Lamb had a rocky outing, allowing 5 runs on 8 hits over 4 2/3 innings to take the loss. Right-hander Jose Macias struck out 6 of the 8 batters he faced in relief, while outfielder Rashun Dixon homered and drove in all 3 of the Bees’ runs on the night.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (ROOKIE SHORT-SEASON)
AZL Padres 10
AZL Athletics 9
(LP – Voiro 2-2 / 5.48)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Phil Pohl
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Starter Vince Voiro had a rough outing, allowing 8 runs in just 2 2/3 innings to take his 2nd loss. Catcher Phil Pohl clubbed a 2-run homer in the bottom of the 9th inning to bring the team within a run, and shortstop Addison Russell, serving as the designated hitter for the day, tripled and drove in 2 runs in the loss.
Wednesday’s Games:
Memphis @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
Midland @ Frisco – 7:00pm CT
Lancaster @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Burlington @ Wisconsin – 7:05pm CT
Mahoning Valley @ Vermont – 7:05pm ET
AZL Athletics @ AZL Brewers – 7:00pm PT
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Sunday, July 1st: Straily & Smith Pitch Cats & Hounds to Victory as Ports & Bees Fall and Addison Russell Has Another Big Game in AZ
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats pitcher Dan Straily (6 IP / 1 ER / 10 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Colorado Springs Sky Sox 2
Sacramento River Cats 8
(WP – Straily 2-1 / 1.42)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Dan Straily
(6 IP / 1 ER / 10 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Dan Straily turned in another impressive performance, allowing just 1 run and striking out 10 over 6 innings to win his 2nd game since joining the River Cats. Third baseman Josh Donaldson blasted a grand slam in the 2nd inning, and designated hitter Kila Ka’aihue and second baseman Eric Sogard also contributed homers in the win.
TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A)
Midland RockHounds 6
Arkansas Travelers 2
(WP – Smith 5-5 / 4.32)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Murphy Smith
(6 2/3 IP / 1 ER / 4 K / Win)
Worth Noting: After a few shaky outings, starter Murphy Smith got back on track on Sunday, allowing just 1 run over 6 2/3 innings to earn his 5th win. First baseman Anthony Aliotti collected 3 hits, including 2 doubles, and drove in 2 runs. Outfielder Michael Choice hit his 7th home run, and third baseman Miles Head hit his 1st for the Rock Hounds.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (HIGH-A)
San Jose Giants 10
Stockton Ports 3
(LP – Bowman 2-7 / 4.21)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Beau Taylor
(Home Run / Double / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Starter Josh Bowman allowed 5 runs on 8 hits over 6 innings on Sunday to take his 7th loss. Catcher Beau Taylor, serving as the designated hitter for the day, homered, doubled and drove in all 3 of the Ports’ runs in the loss.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (CLASS-A)
Clinton LumberKings 15
Burlington Bees 7
(LP – Alcantara 4-8 / 5.81)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Sean Jamieson
(Triple / Double / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Shortstop Sean Jamieson had 3 hits, including a double and a triple, and drove in 2 runs. Outfielder Rashun Dixon and first baseman Max Muncy both doubled and drove in a run. But starter Raul Alcantara had a rough outing, allowing 10 runs, 7 earned, in just 4 innings to take his 8th loss.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON)
Vermont Lake Monsters
Connecticut Tigers
POSTPONED
ARIZONA LEAGUE (ROOKIE SHORT-SEASON)
AZL Athletics 7
AZL Cubs 9
(LP – Sosa 0-1 / 15.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Addison Russell
(Double / 2 RBIs / 3 Walks / Stolen Base)
Worth Noting: The A’s 2012 1st-round draft pick, shortstop Addison Russell, had another good game on Sunday, collecting 2 hits, including a double, walking 3 times, driving in 2 runs, scoring twice and stealing a base. First baseman Matt Olson had 2 hits and drove in a run in the loss.
Tuesday’s Games:
Colorado Springs @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
(Cabrera vs. TBD)
Midland @ Springfield – 7:05pm CT
(Gray vs. Castillo)
San Jose @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
(Snodgrass vs. Murphy)
Clinton @ Burlington – 6:30pm CT
(Miller vs. TBD)
Game #1 – Vermont @ Connecticut – 6:05pm ET
(TBD vs. TBD)
Game # 2 – Vermont @ Connecticut
(TBD vs. TBD)
AZL Padres @ AZL Athletics – 7:00pm PT
(TBD vs. TBD)
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Saturday, June 23rd: Mesa Leads Bees to Comeback Win as Cats, Hounds and Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Burlington Bees outfielder Eliezer Mesa (Double / 3 RBIs)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sacramento River Cats 2
Las Vegas 51s 7
(LP – Peacock 6-4 / 5.99)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Michael Taylor
(1 for 3 / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: The River Cats scored just 2 runs on 7 hits on Saturday, both of them driven in by outfielder Michael Taylor in the 7th inning. Outfielder Kila Ka’aihue contributed 2 hits, including a double, while starter Brad Peacock had another in a recent run of rough outings, allowing 5 runs in 4 innings to take his 4th loss.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
San Antonio Missions 4
Midland RockHounds 0
(LP – Gray 2-6 / 4.72)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Tyler Ladendorf
(1 for 3 / 2 Walks)
Worth Noting: Midland managed only 4 hits on Saturday night. Infielder Tyler Ladendorf, who got the start in center field, reached base 3 times, but never made it across the plate. Starter Sonny Gray allowed 4 runs on 11 hits over 7 innings to take his 6th loss.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Stockton Ports 6
Modesto Nuts 7
(LP – Whitaker 0-1 / 6.75)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Beau Taylor
(2 for 7 / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Stockton dropped a 5-hour, 18-inning struggle to Modesto on Saturday night. Outfielder Josh Whitaker, the second position player to take the mound for the Ports, took the loss when he gave up a run in the bottom of the 18th. Infielder Tony Thompson turned in 2 scoreless innings in his turn on the mound, while starter Jacob Brown allowed 5 runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. Catcher Beau Taylor singled in 2 runs in the 9th inning for the Ports to send the game into extra innings.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 5
Burlington Bees 8
(WP – Tyson 1-0 / 3.54)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Eliezer Mesa
(Double / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Eliezer Mesa doubled in 3 runs in the bottom of the 7th inning to give Burlington the lead, which they never relinquished. First baseman Douglas Landaeta hit a 3-run homer to put the Bees on the board in the 1st, and second baseman Chih Fang Pan contributed 3 hits and scored twice. Starter Seth Frankoff allowed 5 runs over 4 2/3 innings of work, but right-hander Drew Tyson came on to toss 2 1/3 scoreless innings of relief to earn the win.
CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE
Vermont Lake Monsters 8
Lowell Spinners 7
(WP – Eppley 1-0 / 1.80)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder John Wooten
(Double / 4 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Outfielder John Wooten collected 3 hits, including a double, and drove in 4 runs, while right-hander Nate Eppley tossed 3 scoreless innings in relief to earn the win.
Sunday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Las Vegas – 12:05pm PT
(TBD vs. Carpenter)
San Antonio @ Midland – 6:00pm CT
(Werner vs. Daley)
Stockton @ Modesto – 6:05pm PT
(Krol vs. Matzek)
Wisconsin @ Burlington – 2:00pm CT
(Goforth vs. Granier)
Vermont @ Lowell – 1:05pm ET
(Lamb vs. Good)
AZL Athletics @ AZL Indians – 7:00pm PT
(TBD vs. TBD)
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Friday, June 22nd: Recker’s Walk-Off HR Leads Cats to Victory as Bees Win and Hounds & Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats catcher Anthony Recker (Walk-Off HR)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Fresno Grizzlies 1
Sacramento River Cats 2
(WP – Farquhar 1-2 / 10.13)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Anthony Recker
(Walk-Off Home Run)
Worth Noting: Catcher Anthony Recker broke up a 1-1 tie with a walk-off homer in the bottom of the 12th inning to give Sacramento the win over Fresno on Friday night. Starter Bruce Billings allowed just 1 run and struck out 6 over 6 innings of work, while right-hander Danny Farquhar picked up his 1st win with 2 innings of scoreless relief.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
San Antonio Missions 8
Midland RockHounds 3
(LP – Smith 4-5 / 4.58)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Infielder Josh Horton
(2 for 4 / Home Run)
Worth Noting: The RockHounds managed only 6 hits on Friday night, 2 of them home runs off the bats of infielders Josh Horton and Tyler Ladendorf. Starter Murphy Smith had a rough outing, allowing 7 runs, 5 earned, in 4 2/3 innings to take the loss.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Stockton Ports 0
Modesto Nuts 3
(LP – Murphy 3-2 / 3.05)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Beau Taylor
(2 for 3 / Double)
Worth Noting: Modesto managed to shut out Stockton on just 4 hits on Friday night, 2 of them courtesy of catcher Beau Taylor. Starter Sean Murphy allowed 3 runs over 6 1/3 innings to take the loss and run his record with Stockton to 3-2.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 1
Burlington Bees 2
(WP – Urlaub 5-4 / 2.90)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Eliezer Mesa
(2 for 4 / 2 Runs / Stolen Base)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Eliezer Mesa had 2 of Burlington’s 5 hits and scored both the Bees’ runs on Friday. Starter Max Perlman allowed 1 run on just 2 hits over 5 innings of work, while left-hander Jeff Urlaub struck out all 4 batters be faced in 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief to earn his 5th win.
CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE
Vermont Lake Monsters 3
Lowell Spinners 5
(LP – Wunderlich 0-1 / 11.25)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Brent Powers
(3 IP / 0 ER / 5 K)
Saturday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Las Vegas – 7:05pm PT
(Peacock vs. TBD)
San Antonio @ Midland – 7:00pm CT
(Cashner vs. Gray)
Stockton @ Modesto – 7:05pm PT
(Brown vs. Gomez)
Wisconsin @ Burlington – 6:30pm CT
(Gagnon vs. Frankoff)
Vermont @ Lowell – 7:05pm ET
(Jimenez vs. Taveras)
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Friday, April 27th: Hounds & Bees Win as Cats & Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds first baseman Michael Spina (Home Run / Double / 4 RBIs)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Tucson Padres 5
Sacramento RiverCats 1
(LP – Banwart 2-1 / 6.26)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Jermaine Mitchell
(Home Run / 2 Walks)
Worth Noting: First baseman Chris Carter and shortstop Adam Rosales doubled, outfielder Jermaine Mitchell homered for the River Cats’ only run, and starter Travis Banwart allowed 3 runs over 6 innings for the loss.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
San Antonio Missions 4
Midland RockHounds 7
(WP –Griffin2-0 / 2.08)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Fist Baseman Michael Spina
(Home Run / Double / 4 RBIs)
Worth Noting: First baseman Michael Spina homered, doubled and drove in 4 runs, outfielder Michael Choice, catcher Ryan Ortiz and second baseman Tyler Ladendorf each drove in a run, and starter A.J. Griffin allowed 3 runs and struck out 4 over 6 2/3 innings for the win.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Stockton Ports 0
Lancaster JetHawks 10
(LP – Walz 2-1 / 2.70)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Beau Taylor
(2 for 3)
Worth Noting: The Ports were shut out on Friday, with catcher Beau Taylor collecting Stockton’s only 2 hits on the night. Starter T.J. Walz allowed 8 runs, 4 earned, over 4 innings for his 1st loss.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Burlington Bees 10
Fort Wayne TinCaps 1
(WP – Granier 4-0 / 1.33)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Dusty Robinson
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Dusty Robinson homered and drove in 3 runs, third baseman B.A. Vollmuth doubled and drove in 3, and outfielder Chad Oberacker doubled and drove in 2. Starter Drew Granier had another solid outing, allowing just 1 run and striking out 5 over 5 innings for his 4th win of the season.
