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Sunday, April 21st: Neal Pitches Hounds to Victory while Ports Win on Ortiz’s HR and Cats & Snappers Both Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds’ Pitcher Zach Neal (7 IP / 5 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 4 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Reno Aces 10
Sacramento River Cats 8
LP – Simmons 0-1 / 6.48
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Daric Barton
(3 for 5 / Double / 3 RBIs)
With Dan Straily scratched in case he’s needed to replace Brett Anderson in his next scheduled start for Oakland on Wednesday, RHP Bruce Billings got the start on Sunday and allowed 4 runs on 7 hits over 3 innings of work. RHP Pedro Vidal, making his debut for Sacramento, then gave up 2 runs in 2 innings of relief. First baseman Daric Barton doubled in the tying run and scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the 5th inning for the River Cats. RHP James Simmons then came on to give up 4 runs over 1 2/3 innings to take the loss. After making 3 rehab starts with Stockton, Adam Rosales started at second base and had a hit, a walk, scored a run and stole base in his first rehab appearance with the River Cats.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 3
San Antonio Missions 1
WP – Neal 1-0 / 1.33
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Zach Neal
(7 IP / 5 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 4 K / Win)
Starter Zach Neal had another impressive outing for the RockHounds on Sunday, tossing 7 scoreless innings to earn the win and lower his ERA to 1.33 after 4 starts. RHP Kyler Newby, who’s quickly becoming the go-to guy out of the bullpen for Midland, got the final 3 outs to earn his 4th save. Second baseman Dusty Coleman and outfielder D’Arby Myers collected 3 hits apiece, while designated hitter Anthony Aliotti, outfielder Jake Goebbert and shortstop Darwin Perez each drove in a run for the RockHounds.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Modesto Nuts 2
Stockton Ports 4
WP – Joseph 2-0 / 0.90
HR – Ortiz (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Ryan Ortiz
(3 for 4 / Home Run / 2 RBIs)
With RHP Sean Murphy being promoted to Double-A Midland, RHP Deyvi Jimenez was added to the Ports’ roster and made his first start for Stockton on Sunday, allowing 2 runs, just 1 earned, while striking out 5 over 4 innings of work. RHP David Mota and LHP Jacob Brown combined for 3 scoreless innings in relief to keep Stockton within a run. Catcher Ryan Ortiz then blasted a 2-run homer in the bottom of the 8th inning to give the Ports the lead, and RHP Jonathan Joseph struck out 4 over the final 2 innings to earn his 2nd win.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 4
Clinton LumberKings 7
LP – House 0-2 / 3.21
HR – Tanis (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Austin House
(5 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 3 BB / 2 K)
RHP Austin House had a solid start for the Snappers on Sunday, allowing just 1 run on 4 hits over 5 innings but still ended up taking the loss, while RHP Kris Hall gave up 5 runs in 1 1/3 innings of relief. Third baseman Jacob Tanis did his best to try to spark the Snappers’ offense, contributing 3 hits, including a home run and a double, and drove in 3 runs in the loss.
Monday’s Games:
Reno @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
Corpus Christi @ Midland – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
Beloit @ Clinton – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
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Preview: Top Prospect Miles Head Set To Be Main Attraction at Midland in 2013
Miles Head is ready to make his mark at Midland!
The opening day roster for the Midland RockHounds, the A’s Double-A affiliate in the Texas League, was announced this week. The RockHounds’ lineup will be led by one of the A’s top hitting prospects, third baseman Miles Head, who led all A’s minor leaguers in hits, RBIs, batting average and slugging percentage last season.
Along with Head, the RockHounds’ infield will also include Jefry Marte, Tommy Mendonca, Anthony Aliotti, Dusty Coleman, Darwin Perez and Tyler Ladendorf. Jeremy Barfield, Chad Oberacker and D’Arby Myers will man the outfield, while Ryan Lipkin and Nick Rickles will be behind the plate.
The RockHounds’ starting rotation will likely include Murphy Smith, Josh Bowman, Josh Stinson, Zach Neal, Carlos Hernandez and Arnold Leon as soon as he’s been stretched out enough to start. Left-handers Jeff Urlaub and Frank Gailey will join right-handers Carlos Fisher, Sergio Perez, Kyler Newby, Darren Byrd and Paul Smyth in the RockHounds’ bullpen.
You’ll find the Midland RockHounds’ complete roster, along with profiles of some of the team’s top players, below…
MILES HEAD
Right-Handed Hitting Third Baseman
Age On Opening Day: 21
Drafted 2009 – 26th Round
Head was acquired, along with Josh Reddick and minor league pitcher Raul Alcantara, from Boston last year in the deal that sent Andrew Bailey and Ryan Sweeney to the Red Sox. The big third baseman had an unbelievable first half at High-A Stockton, bashing 23 doubles and 18 home runs in just 267 at-bats while posting a truly impressive slash line of .382/.433/.715. The Georgia native spent the second half at Double-A Midland, where he put up a much more mortal .272/.338/.404 slash line in 234 at-bats. Head will get the chance to master the Texas League again in 2013. He played all but a handful of games at third base last year, and the team hopes that Head will stick at third, but he’ll probably spend just as much time at first base this season.
JEFRY MARTE
Right-Handed Hitting Third Baseman
Age On Opening Day: 21
Undrafted – Signed as International Free Agent
The A’s acquired Marte this off-season from the Mets in the Collin Cowgill trade. The third baseman had a .251/.322/.366 slash line last season at Binghamton in the Double-A Eastern League. Those numbers might not seem overly impressive, but it’s important to remember that he started the year as just a 20-year-old playing full-time at Double-A. And Marte looked good this spring, hitting .400 with a pair of doubles in a brief look with the A’s. Along with Miles Head, he’ll be splitting time between third base and first base at Midland this year and hoping to make his mark in his second year at Double-A.
CHAD OBERACKER
Left-Handed Hitting Outfielder
Age On Opening Day: 24
Drafted 2011 – 25th Round
Oberacker was a bit of a sleeper in the A’s system who’s now on the rise. He was drafted in the 25th round in 2011, but he’s quickly moved up the ladder and was the only one of Stockton’s regular outfielders from last season to earn a promotion to Midland to start the year. There might not be any one aspect of Oberacker’s game that really stands out, but he seems to do everything just well enough to succeed. He hits for a decent average, has a little pop in his bat, has good speed and can play center field. He’ll start the season flanked by Jeremy Barfield and D’Arby Myers in the RockHounds’ outfield and will rise as far as his talent will take him.
ARNOLD LEON
Right-Handed Pitcher
Age On Opening Day: 24
Undrafted – Signed as International Free Agent
Leon is probably best known for his role in helping to precipitate the brawl between the Mexican national and Canadian national teams at this year’s WBC tournament. Besides that dubious distinction, Leon is a talented Mexican hurler whom the A’s signed as an international free agent back in 2008. Unfortunately, serious arm injuries caused him to miss most of the 2010 and 2011 seasons. But he came back strong, pitching out of the bullpen, in 2012. The A’s plan to stretch him out and see if he can get back on track as a starter this year at Midland.
–MIDLAND ROCKHOUNDS 2013 ROSTER–
–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
–STARTING PITCHERS–
Murphy Smith RHP
Josh Bowman RHP
Zach Neal RHP
Carlos Hernandez LHP
Arnold Leon RHP
–RIGHT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Carlos Fisher RHP
Sergio Perez RHP
Kyler Newby RHP
Darren Byrd RHP
Paul Smyth RHP
Josh Stinson RHP
–LEFT-HANDED RELIEVERS—
Jeff Urlaub LHP
Frank Gailey LHP
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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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Wednesday, August 15th: Kirby-Jones Has Big Night in Ports Loss while Hounds & Bees Win and Cats Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports first baseman A.J. Kirby-Jones (2 Home Runs / 4 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Sacramento River Cats 0
New Orleans Zephyrs 3
(LP – Anderson 1-1 / 4.24)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Kila Ka’aihue
(2 for 4 / Double)
Worth Noting: In his 5th rehab start for Sacramento, left-hander Brett Anderson allowed 3 runs on 8 hits while walking none and striking out 7 over 5 innings to take the loss on Wednesday. First baseman Kila Ka’aihue had 2 of the River Cats’ 3 hits on the night, including a double.
TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A)
NW Arkansas Naturals 5
Midland RockHounds 7
(WP – Hernandez 6-4 / 5.36)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Dusty Coleman
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Shortstop Dusty Coleman hit a 3-run homer in the 6th inning to give the RockHounds the lead, which they never relinquished. Designated hitter Matt Rizzotti hit a solo shot, and first baseman Anthony Aliotti doubled, tripled and drove in a pair of runs. Starter Carlos Hernandez allowed 4 runs while striking out 5 in 6 innings to earn his 6th win.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (HIGH-A)
Stockton Ports 6
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 7
(LP – Treinen 6-7 / 4.58)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman A.J. Kirby-Jones
(2 Home Runs / 4 RBIs)
Worth Noting: First baseman A.J. Kirby-Jones, serving as the designated hitter, had a big night for Stockton, blasting 2 homers and driving in 4 runs. But starter Josh Bowman allowed 6 runs, 4 earned, on 9 hits, and right-hander Blake Treinen gave up the go-ahead run in the 9th inning to take the loss for the Ports.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (CLASS-A)
Burlington Bees 5
Peoria Chiefs 1
(WP – Peters 2-4 / 3.75)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Tanner Peters
(5 IP / 0 ER / 8 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Tanner Peters had another solid outing for Burlington, giving up just 2 hits while striking out 8 over 5 innings to earn the win on Wednesday. Third baseman Wade Kirkland hit a 3-run homer, while outfielder Douglas Landaeta collected a pair of doubles and drove in a run for the Bees.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON)
Staten Island Yankees 2
Vermont Lake Monsters 6
(WP – Vail 2-2 / 3.96)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Tyler Vail
(4 IP / 0 ER / 6 K / Win)
Worth Noting: The A’s 5th overall draft pick this year, right-hander Nolan Sanburn, gave up his first 2 runs on Wednesday while striking out 3 over 3 innings of work. Right-hander Tyler Vail came on to strike out 6 and allow just 1 hit over 4 scoreless innings to earn the win. The A’s 4th overall pick, catcher Bruce Maxwell, had 2 hits and drove in a pair of runs, while outfielder John Wooten doubled in a run in the win.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (ROOKIE SHORT-SEASON)
AZL Rangers 3
AZL Athletics 5
(WP – Hollstegge 4-0 / 4.50)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Matt Olson
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: The A’s 3rd overall pick this year, first baseman Matt Olson, hit a 2-run homer, his 6th, while catcher Phil Pohl and third baseman Renato Nunez both doubled and drove in a run for the A’s. Starter Vince Voiro had another solid outing, striking out 3 over 3 scoreless innings on Wednesday.
Thursday’s Games:
Sacramento @ New Orleans – 5:00pm PT
NW Arkansas @ Midland – 7:00pm CT
Stockton @ Rancho Cucamonga – 7:05pm PT
Burlington @ Peoria – 7:00pm CT
Staten Island @ Vermont – 7:05pm ET
AZL Giants @ AZL Athletics – 7:00pm PT
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Saturday, August 11th: Kila’s 2 HRs Carry Cats to Victory while Ports Win and Hounds & Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats designated hitter Kila Ka’aihue (2 Home Runs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Sacramento River Cats 5
Oklahoma City RedHawks 3
(WP – Peacock 10-7 / 5.92)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Designated Hitter Kila Ka’aihue
(2 Home Runs / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Designated hitter Kila Ka’aihue clubbed his 11th and 12th home runs, while shortstop Brandon Hicks blasted his 14th on Saturday. Starter Brad Peacock allowed 3 runs over 5 innings to earn his 10th win for the River Cats.
TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A)
Midland RockHounds 6
Tulsa Drillers 8
(LP – Hunter 2-3 / 4.67)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Dusty Coleman
(Home Run / Double / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Shortstop Dusty Coleman and outfielder Tyler Ladendorf both launched 3-run homers for the RockHounds, but it wasn’t enough on Saturday. Starter Murphy Smith allowed 4 runs on 8 hits over 6 innings of work, while Midland’s shaky bullpen gave up 4 runs in the 7th and 8th innings to surrender the lead, with right-hander Brett Hunter taking the loss for the RockHounds.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (HIGH-A)
Modesto Nuts 5
Stockton Ports 8
(WP – Brown 5-8 / 4.50)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Second Baseman Ryan Pineda
(Double / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: With 2 outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the 1st inning, second baseman Ryan Pineda doubled to clear the bases and give the Ports the lead, which they would never relinquish. Outfielder Myrio Richard homered, while infielder Tony Thompson and catcher Ryan Ortiz both doubled and drove in a run. Starter Jacob Brown allowed 3 runs over 5 inings to earn his 5th win for the Ports.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (CLASS-A)
Burlington Bees 8
Quad Cities River Bandits 9
(LP – Alcantara 6-10 / 5.06)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Drew Granier
(5 2/3 IP / 1 ER / 7 K)
Worth Noting: Starter Drew Granier turned in another impressive outing, allowing just 1 hit and 1 run while striking out 7 over 5 2/3 innings, and left the game with the lead. But right-handers Nate Eppley and Raul Alcantara combined to give up 8 runs in the 7th inning to surrender the lead, with Alcantara taking his 10th loss for Burlington. Outfielders Douglas Landaeta and Rashun Dixon drove in 3 runs apiece for the Bees.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON)
Vermont Lake Monsters 3
Brooklyn Cyclones 6
(LP – Ynoa 0-2 / 7.04)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Addison Russell
(3 for 5 / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Former top prospect Michael Ynoa had another shaky outing for Vermont, allowing 2 runs on 2 hits while walking 4 and striking out just 1 in 2 1/3 innings of work to take the loss. Right-hander Stuart Pudenz struck out 4 in 2 innings of scoreless relief, while shortstop Addison Russell, serving as the designated hitter for the night, collected 3 hits and drove in a pair of runs in the loss.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (ROOKIE SHORT-SEASON)
AZL Athletics 5
AZL Reds 4
(WP – Johnson 5-1 / 3.05)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Chad Lewis
(3 for 4 / Home Run)
Worth Noting: In his first game since being demoted from Vermont, third baseman Chad Lewis, serving as the designated hitter, homered in the top of the 8th inning to provide the game-winning run on Saturday. Outfielder Herschel Powell and catcher Phil Pohl also drove in a run apiece in the win. Starter Gregory Paulino allowed 4 runs, 3 earned, on 8 hits and struck out 7 over 5 innings of work, while right-hander Tyler Johnson tossed 2 1/3 scoreless innings in relief to earn his 5th win.
Sunday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Oklahoma City – 4:05pm PT
Midland @ Tulsa – 7:05pm CT
Modesto @ Stockton – 6:05pm PT
Burlington @ Quad Cities – 5:00pm CT
Vermont @ Brooklyn – 5:00pm ET
AZL D-backs @ AZL Athletics – 7:00pm PT
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Thursday, July 19th: Kila’s 2 HRs Lead Cats to Victory while Hounds & Bees Win and Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats DH Kila Ka’aihue (2 Home Runs / 4 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Sacramento River Cats 14
Tacoma Rainiers 3
(WP – Billings 6-3 / 3.33)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Designated Hitter Kila Ka’aihue
(2 Home Runs / 4 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Designated hitter Kila Ka’aihue led the River Cats’ attack on Thursday, blasting 2 homers and driving in 4 runs. Outfielder Grant Green hit his 10th homer and drove in 4, while third baseman Stephen Parker and outfielder Jermaine Mitchell drove in 2 runs apiece. Starter Bruce Billings allowed 2 runs and struck out 5 over 5 innings to earn his 6th win.
TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A)
Corpus Christi Hooks 4
Midland RockHounds 6
(WP – Hernandez 3-4 / 6.04)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Dusty Coleman
(Home Run / Double / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Shortstop Dusty Coleman homered, doubled and drove in 3 runs, while outfielder Conner Crumbliss doubled and drove in 2, and outfielder Michael Choice clubbed his 10th home run. Starter Carlos Hernandez allowed 4 runs in 5 1/3 innings to pick up his 3rd win.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (HIGH-A)
Inland Empire 66ers 8
Stockton Ports 4
(LP – Brown 3-7 / 4.55)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Max Stassi
(Home Run / Double / RBI)
Worth Noting: Catcher Max Stassi homered, doubled and scored twice, while shortstop Michael Gilmartin collected 3 hits and drove in a run. Starter Jacob Brown had a rough outing, allowing 5 runs, 4 earned, over 4 1/3 innings to take his 7th loss.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (CLASS-A)
Burlington Bees 7
South Bend Silver Hawks 5
(WP – Mota 3-0 / 2.82)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Sean Jamieson
(3 for 5 / Double / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Shortstop Sean Jamieson had 3 hits, including a double, drove in 2 runs and scored the winning run in the 10th inning. Starter Tanner Peters had a solid outing, allowing just 1 run and striking out 6 in 6 innings of work, while right-hander David Mota picked up the win with 1 1/3 scoreless innings in relief.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON)
Tri-City ValleyCats 6
Vermont Lake Monsters 3
(LP – Vail 0-1 / 6.23)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder John Wooten
(2 for 4 / RBI)
Worth Noting: Starter Tyler Vail allowed 5 runs over 4 1/3 innings to take the loss, while outfielder John Wooten had 2 hits and drove in a run, and outfielder Brett Vertigan doubled and scored in Vermont’s 3rd straight loss.
Friday’s Games:
Tucson @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
(TBD vs. Peacock)
Midland @ San Antonio – 7:05pm CT
(Castro vs. Werner)
HighDesert @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
(TBD vs. TBD)
Burlington @ South Bend – 6:35pm CT
(TBD vs. TBD)
Tri-City @ Vermont – 7:05pm ET
(West vs. Jimenez)
AZL Athletics @ AZL Dodgers – 7:00pm PT
(TBD vs. TBD)
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Tuesday, July 17th: Sogard and Whitaker Homer to Give Cats and Ports Big Wins in Extras
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats 2B Eric Sogard (2 Home Runs / 3 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Sacramento River Cats 9
Tacoma Rainiers 8
(WP – Banwart 6-3 / 4.21)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Second Baseman Eric Sogard
(2 Home Runs / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Second baseman Eric Sogard launced his 2nd home run of the game in the 13th inning to give the River Cats the win in extra innings on Tuesday night. Outfielders Collin Cowgill and Michael Taylor both homered in the win as well. Starter Tyson Ross allowed 5 runs, just 2 earned, and struck out 8 over 5 1/3 innings, while right-hander Travis Banwart picked up the win with 2 perfect innings in relief.
TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A)
Corpus Christi Hooks 9
Midland RockHounds 3
(LP – Smith 5-6 / 4.42)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Dusty Coleman
(Home Run)
Worth Noting: Starter Murphy Smith had a rough outing, allowing 3 runs on 7 hits and 5 walks in just 3 2/3 innings to take his 6th loss. Shortstop Dusty Coleman slugged his 8th home run in the loss.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (HIGH-A)
Inland Empire 66ers 2
Stockton Ports 5
(WP – Walz 6-6 / 3.03)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Josh Whitaker
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Josh Whitaker blasted a game-winning 3-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Ports the victory in extra innings and snap the team’s 9-game losing streak, while third baseman B.A. Vollmuth clubbed a 2-run homer to tie the game in the bottom of the 10th. Starter Josh Bowman struck out 6 in 6 scoreless innings, while right-hander T.J. Walz picked up the win with 1 scoreless inning in relief.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON)
Vermont Lake Monsters 3
Connecticut Tigers 4
(LP – Roberts 0-1 / 0.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Kurt Wunderlich
(4 2/3 IP / 0 ER / 7 K)
Worth Noting: Vermont dropped an 18-inning marathon to Connecticut on Tuesday night. Starter Brent Powers allowed 2 runs, just 1 earned, in 4 1/3 innings of work. Right-hander Kurt Wunderlich struck out 7 in 4 2/3 scoreless innings of relief to help keep Vermont in the game, but right-hander Sam Roberts allowed a 2-run homer, after a 2-out error by third baseman Chad Lewis, in the bottom of the 18th inning to take the loss. Outfielder John Wooten collected 3 hits in the loss.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (ROOKIE SHORT-SEASON)
AZL Athletics 16
AZL Giants 7
(WP – Torres 1-0 / 5.01)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Matt Olson
(Double / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: First baseman Matt Olson and third baseman Daniel Robertson both collected 3 hits, including a double, while Olson drove in 3 runs and Robertson drove in 2. Starter Jose Torres allowed 4 runs, just 2 earned, while striking out 8 over 5 innings to earn the win.
Wednesday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Tacoma – 7:05pm PT
(Straily vs. Hultzen)
Game #1 – Corpus Christi @ Midland – 5:30pm CT
(Seaton vs. Gray)
Game #2 – Corpus Christi @ Midland
(Buchanan vs. Haviland)
Inland Empire @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
(Correa vs. TBD)
Burlington @ South Bend – 6:05pm CT
(Ramos vs. Bradley)
Vermont @ Connecticut – 11:05am ET
(Menna vs. DeLaRosa)
AZL Giants @ AZL Athletics – 7:00pm PT
(TBD vs. TBD)
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Saturday, June 30th: Cole & Godfrey Pitch Bees & Cats to Victory as Hounds Win, Ports Fall and Ynoa Returns to Action
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Burlington Bees pitcher A.J. Cole (6 IP / 0 ER / 9 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Colorado Springs Sky Sox 3
Sacramento River Cats 9
(WP – Godfrey 8-0 / 2.31)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Graham Godfrey
(8 IP / 3 ER / 3 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Graham Godfrey delivered another solid outing forSacramento, allowing 3 runs while walking none over 8 innings to run his record to 8-0. First baseman Kila Ka’aihue homered and drove in 4 runs, while second baseman Eric Sogard had 3 hits, including a double and a triple, and drove in 3 in the win.
TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A)
Midland RockHounds 9
Arkansas Travelers 4
(WP – Castro 1-1 / 5.68)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Dusty Coleman
(4 for 4 / 2 Doubles / Triple / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Midland’s sluggish offense finally woke up on Saturday and put 9 runs on the board. Shortstop Dusty Coleman had 4 hits, including 2 doubles and a triple, and drove in 2 runs, infielder Josh Horton blasted a 2-run homer, and catcher Ryan Lipkin and third baseman Miles Head both collected 3 hits and drove in 2. Starter Fabio Castro allowed 3 runs, just 1 earned, and struck out 4 in 5 2/3 innings to earn his 1st win for the RockHounds.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (HIGH-A)
Visalia Rawhide 6
Stockton Ports 1
(LP – Krol 1-5 / 4.93)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Josh Whitaker
(Home Run / Double)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Josh Whitaker continued his hot hitting of late, collecting a home run and a double on Saturday night. Starter Ian Krol had a rough outing though, allowing 6 runs on 9 hits over 5 innings to take his 5th loss. And in his first appearance since his promotion from Burlington, left-hander Jeff Urlaub tossed 1 perfect inning in relief.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (CLASS-A)
Burlington Bees 5
Kane County Cougars 0
(WP – Cole 4-0 / 2.58)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher A.J. Cole
(6 IP / 0 ER / 9 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter A.J. Cole turned in another impressive outing at Burlington, striking out 9 over 6 scoreless innings to earn his 4th win. Outfielder Bobby Crocker had 4 hits and drove in a run, and infielder Wade Kirkland collected 3 doubles and drove in 2.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON)
Lowell Spinners 3
Vermont Lake Monsters 4
(WP – Gagnier 1-0 / 3.38)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Andres Avila
(5 1/3 IP / 1 ER / 3 K)
Worth Noting: Starter Andres Avila had another solid outing for Vermont, allowing 2 runs, 1 earned, over 5 1/3 innings of work on Saturday. Stu Pudenz turned in 3 scoreless innings, Logan Chitwood contributed 2 scoreless innings, and Drew Gagnier picked up the win with 1 inning of scoreless relief.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (ROOKIE SHORT-SEASON)
AZL Rangers 4
AZL Athletics 1
(LP – Paulino 0-1 / 4.50)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Michael Ynoa
(1 IP / 0 ER / 1 K)
Worth Noting: Pitching for the first time in about 2 years, 20-year-old right-hander Michael Ynoa walked 1 and struck out 1 in 1 scoreless inning of work for the AZL A’s on Saturday.
Sunday’s Games:
Colorado Springs @ Sacramento – 1:05pm PT
(TBD vs. TBD)
Midland @ Arkansas – 6:00pm CT
(Smith vs. Oye)
San Jose @ Stockton – 6:05pm PT
(TBD vs. TBD)
Clinton @ Burlington – 2:00pm CT
(Guaipe vs. TBD)
Vermont @ Connecticut – 4:05pm ET
(TBD vs. TBD)
AZL Athetics @ AZL Cubs – 7:00pm PT
(TBD vs. TBD)
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Wednesday, June 6th: Coleman’s Grand Slam Gives Hounds the Victory as Bees Win and Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds shortstop Dusty Coleman (Grand Slam)
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Midland RockHounds 6
Corpus Christi Hooks 3
(WP – Haviland 4-4 / 5.03)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Dusty Coleman
(Grand Slam)
Worth Noting: Shortstop Dusty Coleman blasted a grand slam in the top of the 7th inning to help give the RockHounds a lead they would never relinquish. Starter Shawn Haviland had his second straight solid outing, allowing just 1 run on 3 hits over 6 innings to earn his 4th win.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 3
Stockton Ports 2
(LP – Bowman 0-6 / 5.01)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Max Stassi
(2 for 4 / Double / Run)
Worth Noting: Starter Josh Bowman allowed 3 runs over 7 innings of work, but the Ports could only manage to push 2 runs across the plate on Wednesday. Catcher Max Stassi doubled and scored in the 2nd inning to give the Ports the lead, and third baseman Miles Head singled in outfielder Chad Oberacker in the 5th for the Ports’ only other run.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Beloit Snappers 0
Burlington Bees 5
(WP – Granier 8-2 / 1.89)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Drew Granier
(7 IP / 0 ER / 4 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Drew Granier turned in another impressive performance for Burlingtonon Wednesday, tossing 7 shutout innings to earn his team-leading 8th win. First baseman Douglas Landaeta had 2 hits, including a home run in the 3rd inning, and infielder Ryan Pineda collected 3 hits, including a double and triple, and also drove in a run in the win.
Thursday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Colorado Springs – 6:05pm PT
(TBD vs. TBD)
Midland @ Corpus Christi – 7:05pm CT
(Smith vs. Oberholtzer)
Rancho Cucamonga @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
(Lee vs. Treinen)
Beloit @ Burlington – 6:30pm CT
(TBD vs. TBD)
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Sunday, April 29th: Peacock and Alcantara Pitch Cats and Bees to Victories, Hounds Win, Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats pitcher Brad Peacock (5 IP / 1 ER / 8 K / Win)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Tucson Padres 3
Sacramento River Cats 11
(WP – Peacock 2-1 / 3.49)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Brad Peacock
(5 IP / 1 ER / 8 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Brad Peacock allowed just 1 run and struck out 8 in 5 innings for the win, and Fautino De Los Santos struck out 4 in 2 perfect innings of relief. Josh Donaldson, who was Sunday’s starting catcher, slugged a 3-run homer, outfielder Grant Green had 2 hits and drove in 2 runs, and outfielder Collin Cowgill had 3 hits, including a double, and crossed the plate 3 times.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
San Antonio Missions 5
Midland RockHounds 7
(WP – Simmons 1-2 / 5.56)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Dusty Coleman
(2 for 3 / Home Run / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Shortstop Dusty Coleman and catcher Ryan Lipkin each drove in a pair of runs, and outfielders Michael Choice and Conner Crumbliss contributed 3 hits apiece. Starter Sonny Gray allowed 4 runs over 6 innings, former first-round draft pick James Simmons gave up one run in 2 innings of work for the win, and right-hander Jonathan Ortiz struck out 2 in 1 scoreless inning of relief for his 4th save.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Stockton Ports 4
Lancaster JetHawks 5
(LP – Guzman 2-1 / 2.31)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Infielder Miles Head
(2 for 5 / Double / RBI)
Worth Noting: Stockton’s hottest hitter, infielder Miles Head, had 2 hits, including a double, and drove in a run, outfielder Rashun Dixon also doubled, and outfielder Myrio Richard and second baseman Nino Leyja contributed 2 hits apiece. Starter Josh Bowman allowed 4 runs on 10 hits over 5 innings of work, but right-hander Jose Guzman gave up 1 run in the bottom of the 8th inning to take the loss.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Burlington Bees 7
Lake County Captains 2
(WP – Alcantara 1-3 / 6.45)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Raul Alcantara
(5 IP / 1 ER / 5 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Raul Alcantara had his best outing so far this season, allowing just 1 run and striking out 5 over 5 innings to earn his 1st win. Outfielder Dusty Robinson doubled and drove in 2 runs, and first baseman Doug Landaeta doubled and drove in a run as well.
Sunday’s Links:
A’s Farm’s Weekly Minor League Update on A’s Nation
Sacramento River Cats Complete Season Stats
Midland RockHounds Complete Season Stats
Stockton Ports Complete Season Stats
Burlington Bees Complete Season Stats
