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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, April 18th: Bowman Pitches Hounds to Victory while Cats Fall Despite Montz’s 2 HRs
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Catcher Luke Montz (2 Home Runs / 4 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 6
Las Vegas 51s 10
LP – Gray 1-1 / 3.94
HR – Montz 2 (4), Barton (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Luke Montz
(2 Home Runs / 4 RBIs)
Starter Sonny Gray allowed 6 runs, 4 earned, on 7 hits over 5 innings on Thursday to take the loss. Catcher Luke Montz clubbed 2 home runs and drove in 4, designated hitter Stephen Vogt had a pair of hits, including a double, and drove in a run, and first baseman Daric Barton homered in the loss.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 2
San Antonio Missions 1
WP – Bowman 2-0 / 2.40
HR – Goebbert (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Josh Bowman
(5 IP / 3 H / 1 ER / 3 BB / 3 K / Win)
Starter Josh Bowman had another solid outing on Thursday, allowing just 1 run on 3 hits to earn his 2nd win, while RHP Kyler Newby struck out 3 in 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief to pick up his 2nd save. Midland managed just 2 hits in the game, the decisive one being a 2-run homer off the bat of outfielder Jake Goebbert in the top of the 2nd inning, which was all the RockHounds would need.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Modesto Nuts 8
Stockton Ports 5
LP – Avila 0-2 / 6.00
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Dusty Robinson
(2 Doubles / 3 RBIs)
Starter Andres Avila allowed 6 runs in 5 innings of work on Thursday to take his 2nd loss. Outfielder Dusty Robinson had a pair of doubles and drove in 3 runs, second baseman Antonio Lamas doubled and drove in 2 runs, and designated hitter Adam Rosales collected 3 hits, including a double, in his 2nd rehab start with Stockton.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers
Burlington Bees
(POSTPONED)
Friday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Las Vegas – 7:05pm PT
Midland @ San Antonio – 5:05pm PT / 7:05pm CT
Modesto @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Beloit @ Burlington – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
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Thursday, April 11th: Straily & Murphy Pitch Cats & Ports to Victory while Hounds & Snappers Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Dan Straily (5 2/3 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 9 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Tacoma Rainiers 4
Sacramento River Cats 5
WP – Straily 1-0 / 1.59
HR – Crumbliss (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Dan Straily
(5 2/3 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 9 K / Win)
In his first start back at Sacramento, RHP Dan Straily picked up where he left off, striking out 9 and allowing 1 earned run over 5 2/3 innings for the win. Tacoma scored 2 unearned runs off Straily in the 1st inning thanks to a trio of errors by first baseman Daric Barton, second baseman Grant Green and Straily himself. Outfielder Conner Crumbliss hit a 3-run homer in the bottom of the 2nd inning to give the River Cats the lead, which they never relinquished. Catcher Stephen Vogt, outfielder Shane Peterson and Jemile Weeks, making his second straight start at shortstop, contributed 2 hits apiece. RHP Dan Otero tossed 2 1/3 perfect innings in relief and RHP Mike Ekstrom got the final 3 outs for the save.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
NW Arkansas Naturals 7
Midland RockHounds 5
LP – Newby 0-1 / 3.86
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Zach Neal
(4 1/3 IP / 1 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 6 K)
RHP Zach Neal had his second straight impressive start for the RockHounds, allowing just 1 hit and 1 run while striking out 6 in 4 1/3 innings of work. Designated hitter Jefry Marte had a pair of hits, including a double, and drove in a run. Catcher Ryan Lipkin, second baseman Darwin Perez, and outfielders Chad Oberacker and Jake Goebbert drove in a run apiece. But RHP Paul Smyth allowed 3 runs in 1/3 of an inning of relief, and RHP Kyler Newby gave up 2 runs in 1 2/3 innings to take the loss. In other news, the A’s released third baseman Tommy Mendonca, who had yet to get an at-bat with the RockHounds this season.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 10
Bakersfield Blaze 3
WP – Murphy 2-0 / 3.00
HR – Robinson (3)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sean Murphy
(7 IP / 7 H / 3 ER / 1 BB / 5 K / Win)
RHP Sean Murphy had his second straight solid start for Stockton, allowing 3 runs while striking out 5 over 7 innings to earn the win. Outfielder Dusty Robinson hit a 2-run homer in the 1st inning to put the Ports on the board. Second baseman Antonio Lamas reached base 5 times in 5 plate appearances and drove in 2 runs, and hot-hitting first baseman Max Muncy had 2 hits and drove in a pair of runs for the Ports.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Burlington Bees 4
Beloit Snappers 3
LP – Vail 0-1 / 8.10
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Dakota Bacus
(6 IP / 4 H / 2 ER / 1 BB / 7 K)
Former top prospect Michael Ynoa, returning from injuries and on a strict pitch count, made his second start of the season for Beloit, allowing 1 unearned run on 2 hits while striking out 1 and walking 2 over 2 innings of work on Thursday. RHP Dakota Bacus looked good again, allowing 2 runs and striking out 7 in 6 innings in relief of Ynoa. But RHP Tyler Vail gave up the game-winning run in the top of the 9th inning to take the loss. Center fielder Brett Vertigan collected a pair of hits and drove in a run for the Snappers.
Friday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Reno – 6:35pm PT
NW Arkansas @ Midland – 5:00pm PT / 7:00pm CT
Stockton @ Bakersfield – 7:15pm PT
Burlington @ Beloit – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
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Sunday, April 7th: Muncy Slugs Ports to Win while Gray & Hernandez Pitch Cats & Hounds to Victory and Snappers Get No-Hit
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports’ 1B Max Muncy (2 Home Runs / 4 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Las Vegas 51s 4
Sacramento River Cats 8
WP – Gordon 1-0 / 12.00
HR – Taylor (2), Choice (1), Vogt (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sonny Gray
(6 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 3 BB / 4 K)
Top pitching prospect Sonny Gray impressed in his season debut with Sacramento, allowing just 2 hits over 6 scoreless innings. He left the game with the lead, but Las Vegas scored 2 runs off RHP Brian Gordon to tie the game in the top of the 7th inning. Sacramento then exploded for 6 runs in the bottom of the 7th thanks to a grand slam off the bat of outfielder Michel Choice and solo shots courtesy of outfielder Michael Taylor and newly-arrived catcher Stephen Vogt, who also added a pair of doubles on the night to cap off an impressive debut for the River Cats. Jemile Weeks got his first start at second base this season, Grant Green got his first start at first base, Josh Horton made his season debut at third base, and RHP Dan Otero returned to the River Cats’ roster after clearing waivers.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 4
Arkansas Travelers 1
WP – Hernandez 1-0 / 0.00
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Carlos Hernandez
(5 IP / 4 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 3 K / Win)
LHP Carlos Hernandez was solid in his season debut with the RockHounds, tossing 5 scoreless innings to earn the win. RHP Darren Byrd contributed 2 scoreless innings to pick up the save. Third baseman Jefry Marte doubled in a run, newly-acquired outfielder Jake Goebbert picked up his first hit since joining the RockHounds, and catcher Nick Rickles collected a pair of hits in his Double-A debut.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Bakersfield Blaze 8
Stockton Ports 12
WP – Peters 1-0 / 7.20
HR – Muncy 2 (3), Robinson (2), Crocker (1), Vollmuth (1), Kirkland (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Max Muncy
(2 Home Runs / 4 RBIs)
First baseman Max Muncy continued his hot start in the California League, slugging his second and third home runs and driving in 4 runs for the Ports on Sunday. Outfielder Dusty Robinson hit his 2nd home run of the season, and outfielder Bobby Crocker and infielders B.A. Vollmuth and Wade Kirkland all hit their first. Starter Tanner Peters was a little shaky in his first start with Stockton, allowing 5 runs, 4 earned, in 5 innings of work, but he still managed to pick up the win. RHP Jose Macias got the final four hits for the save. And shortstop Addison Russell missed his second straight game after tweaking his ankle running out an infield hit in Friday’s game. You can check out the play on which in happened, as well as Russell’s first hit, on ProspectNotes’ YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/ProspectNotes
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 1
Cedar Rapids Kernels 9
LP – Voiro 0-1 / 7.36
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Derek De Young
(4 1/3 IP / 5 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 1 K)
The Snappers were no-hit by a trio of Cedar Rapids hurlers on Sunday, but Beloit did manage to push a run across the plate in the 8th inning thanks to 3 walks and a sacrifice fly. Snappers’ starter Vince Voiro had a rocky outing in his season debut, allowing 8 runs, 3 earned, on 10 hits over 3 2/3 innings to take the loss, but RHP Derek De Young looked good in relief, allowing just 1 run in 4 1/3 innings of work.
Monday’s Games:
Tacoma @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
Midland @ Arkansas – 5:10pm PT / 7:10pm CT
San Jose @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Beloit @ Peoria – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
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Preview: Rising Star Addison Russell Ready to Shine for Stockton in 2013
Top draft pick Addison Russell is set to star for Stockton!
The opening day roster for the Stockton Ports, the A’s Class-A affiliate in the California League, was announced this week. And the Ports’ lineup will be led by the A’s top draft pick from last year, rising star Addison Russell.
The A’s top shortstop prospect will be joined in the Ports’ infield by first baseman Max Muncy, second baseman Antonio Lamas and third baseman B.A. Vollmuth, along with backups Tony Thompson and Wade Kirkland. Returning outfielders Myrio Richard, Josh Whitaker and Dusty Robinson will be joined by newcomer Bobby Crocker, and Ryan Ortiz and Ryan Delgado will be behind the plate.
The Ports’ pitching staff will be comprised of Sean Murphy, Jacob Brown, Drew Granier, Blake Hassebrock, Seth Frankoff, Andres Avila, Tanner Peters, Jose Macias, Jonathan Joseph, T.J. Walz, Pedro Vidal, David Mota and Omar Duran.
You’ll find the Stockton Ports’ complete roster, along with profiles of some of the team’s top players, below…
ADDISON RUSSELL
Right-Handed Hitting Shortstop
Age On Opening Day: 19
Drafted 2012 – 1st Round
The A’s top pick in last year’s draft was not only the star of the A’s 2012 draft class but was also the star of the team’s entire minor league system. And it didn’t take long for Russell to quickly become a favorite amongst A’s fans who have their eyes on the future. The Florida native earned the attention by tearing through three levels of minor league ball at the age of 18, and he’ll be starting the year in the California League at the age of 19. In 217 at-bats in the Arizona League, the NY-Penn League and the Midwest League in 2012, Russell had 10 doubles, 9 triples, 7 home runs and 16 stolen bases with an impressive .369/.432/.594 slash line. He didn’t disappoint in the field either, showing nice range and a good arm. The bottom line is that Russell is very young, very talented and very hard-working, and there’s no reason that he shouldn’t continue to rise as quickly as his performance demands.
MAX MUNCY
Left-Handed Hitting First Baseman
Age On Opening Day: 22
Drafted 2012 – 5th Round
Another promising catch from last year’s draft, Muncy skipped two levels of the A’s minor league system and started the year higher than any other member of the A’s draft class at Class-A Burlington in the Midwest League. And he held his own there, posting a .275/.383/.432 slash line in 64 games. The left-handed hitter also seemed to be developing a little more power this spring in Arizona. And Muncy will be joining Russell, as the two fastest-rising members of last year’s draft class, in Stockton’s infield this season.
–STOCKTON PORTS 2013 ROSTER–
–HITTERS–
Max Muncy 1B
Tony Thompson 3B-1B
Wade Kirkland 2B-SS
–PITCHERS–
Sean Murphy RHP
Jacob Brown LHP
Drew Granier RHP
Blake Hassebrock RHP
Seth Frankoff RHP
Andres Avila RHP
Tanner Peters RHP
Jose Macias RHP
Jonathan Joseph RHP
T.J. Walz RHP
Pedro Vidal RHP
David Mota RHP
Omar Duran LHP
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A’s Spring Training Tour – 3/23/13
Minor League Camp at Papago Park
There was a lot of action at the A’s minor league camp on Saturday, with Michael Ynoa making the start in the Double-A game and Hiro Nakajima getting in a few innings at second base in the Triple-A game. Ynoa’s fastball was topping out in the mid-90s, and Nakajima blasted an opposite field home run.
Michael Ynoa on the bullpen mound before his start in Saturday’s Double-A game at Papago Park
Michael Ynoa warming up before Saturday’s start
Michael Ynoa is a towering figure on the mound at Papago Park
Michael Ynoa was throwing in the mid-90s in Saturday’s Double-A game at Papago Park
Hiro Nakajima sees what the world looks like from second base in Saturday’s Triple-A game at Papago Park
Not only did Hiro play second base and shortstop in Saturday’s Triple-A game, but he hit a home run as well
Grant Green at the plate in Saturday’s Triple-A game at Papago Park
The home run king of the A’s minor league system in 2012, outfielder Dusty Robinson hit 27 home runs between Burlington and Stockton last season
Players and coaches hanging out in and around the dugout during Saturday’s Double-A game at Papago Park
Major League Game vs. SF Giants at Scottsdale Stadium
The A’s topped the Giants 12-5 with Tommy Milone earning the win in his last start in Arizona this spring. But the big news was that Eric Sogard had another perfect day at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run in his underdog bid to overtake the favorites in the A’s heated second base competition.
Tommy Milone gave up 3 runs and struck out 4 in 5 1/3 innings to earn the win against the Giants in Scottsdale on Saturday
Jordan Norberto tossed a scoreless inning of relief in Saturday’s win against the Giants
The biggest A’s fans from Texas, Keri and Allie, supporting the Green & Gold in Scottsdale on Saturday
Stay tuned for more from spring training in Phoenix, including interesting insights from Bob Melvin, Grady Fuson, Derek Norris and more…
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Friday, August 31st: Robinson’s 5 RBIs Lead Ports to Victory while Ynoa Wins 1st for Vermont and AZL A’s Drop Championship Game
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports outfielder Dusty Robinson (3 for 4 / Home Run / 5 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Sacramento River Cats 6
Salt Lake Bees 10
(LP – Hernandez 3-2 / 4.15)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Daric Barton
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Starter Carlos Hernandez had a rough outing on Friday, allowing 7 runs, 6 earned, on 9 hits over 4 innings to take the loss. First baseman Daric Barton hit his 8th home run and drove in 2 runs, while outfielder Michael Taylor doubled in a pair of runs for the River Cats.
TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A)
San Antonio Missions 4
Midland RockHounds 2
(LP – Castro 2-7 / 4.63)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher David Freitas
(Home Run / Double / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Starter Fabio Castro allowed 3 runs and struck out 7 over 5 1/3 innings to take his 7th loss, while catcher David Freitas, acquired from the Nationals in the Kurt Suzuki deal, doubled, hit his 1st home run for the RockHounds and drove in 2 runs in the loss.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (HIGH-A)
Visalia Rawhide 2
Stockton Ports 6
(WP – Murphy 8-8 / 4.80)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Dusty Robinson
(3 for 4 / Home Run / 5 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Dusty Robinson had a big night for the Ports, collecting 3 hits, including his 17th home run and driving in 5 runs. Starter Sean Murphy had a solid outing for Stockton, tossing 6 scoreless innings to earn his 8th win.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (CLASS-A)
Burlington Bees 3
Clinton LumberKings 5
(LP – Lamb 3-3 / 5.03)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Wade Kirkland
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Starter Chris Lamb allowed 4 runs, 3 earned, on 7 hits over 6 innings to take his 3rd loss, while third baseman Wade Kirkland blasted a 2-run homer, his 8th, for the Bees.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON)
Tri-City ValleyCats 2
Vermont Lake Monsters 3
(WP – Ynoa 1-3 / 8.15)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Jacob Tanis
(3 for 4 / Double / 2 Runs)
Worth Noting: Third baseman Jacob Tanis collected 3 hits, including a double, and scored 2 of Vermont’s 3 runs on Friday night. Starter Seth Streich, allowed just 1 hit and struck out 3 over 3 scoreless innings of work, while Michael Ynoa picked up his 1st win for Vermont after giving up 2 hits while walking 1 and striking out 2 in 3 scoreless innings of relief.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (ROOKIE SHORT-SEASON)
AZL Rangers 3
AZL Athletics 1
(LP – Paulino 0-1 / 5.06)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Renato Nunez
(Home Run)
Worth Noting: The A’s, who finished the season with a record of 37-17, fell to the Rangers in the Arizona League championship game on Friday night. Starter Gregory Paulino allowed 3 runs and struck out 7 over 5 1/3 innings to take the loss. Hot-hitting Renato Nunez did his part by homering for the A’s only run of the game.
Saturday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Salt Lake – 6:05pm PT
Midland @ Frisco – 7:00pm CT
Visalia @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Wisconsin @ Burlington – 6:30pm CT
Tri-City @ Vermont – 6:05pm ET
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Monday, August 27th: Robinson’s Slam Leads Ports to Victory while Cats & Hounds Win and Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports outfielder Dusty Robinson (Grand Slam)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Sacramento River Cats 8
Colorado Springs Sky Sox 2
(WP – Griffin 4-2 / 3.07)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher A.J. Griffin
(5 IP / 1 ER / 3 K / Win)
Worth Noting: After struggling his first time out, A.J. Griffin looked much more impressive in his second rehab start for Sacramento on Monday, allowing just 1 run on 3 hits over 5 innings to earn the win, and it now seems likely that the right-hander will end up re-joining the A’s rotation before the end of the week. In his first game with the River Cats, right-hander Jesse Chavez gave up just 1 run in 4 innings in relief to earn the save. Catcher Jason Jaramillo had 2 hits and drove in 3 runs, while second baseman Jemile Weeks doubled and drove in 2 runs in the win. In other news, the A’s traded long-time Sacramento catcher Anthony Recker to the Cubs for 29-year-old catcher/first baseman Blake Lalli, who could be expected to be added to the River Cats roster soon.
TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A)
Frisco RoughRiders 1
Midland RockHounds 2
(WP – Gil 1-0 / 0.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Anthony Aliotti
(Double / RBI)
Worth Noting: With the game tied 1-1 in the bottom of the 13th inning, first baseman Anthony Aliotti doubled to drive in the game-winning run for the RockHounds on Monday night. Catcher David Freitas doubled in Midland’s only other run of the game in the 4th. Starter Murphy Smith had a solid outing, allowing just 1 run on 4 hits over 6 innings of work, but it was infielder Leonardo Gil who picked up the win by pitching 1 perfect inning in relief.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (HIGH-A)
Stockton Ports 8
Visalia Rawhide 3
(WP – Brown 6-10 / 5.01)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Dusty Robinson
(Grand Slam)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Dusty Robinson clubbed a grand slam in the 1st inning to give the Ports a lead that would prove to be insurmountable on Monday. Starter Jacob Brown held Visalia to 3 runs while striking out 7 over 5 1/3 innings to earn his 6th win for the Ports.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (CLASS-A)
Burlington Bees 0
Kane County Cougars 4
(LP – Granier 11-9 / 3.10)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Drew Granier
(6 IP / 2 ER / 9 K)
Worth Noting: Starter Drew Granier had another solid outing, allowing 2 runs on just 3 hits while striking out 9 over 6 innings of work. But Burlington couldn’t push a run across the plate on Monday, and the right-hander ended up taking his 9th loss for the Bees. Outfielder Bobby Crocker collected a pair of hits, and first baseman Max Muncy, outfielder Douglas Landaeta and catcher Nick Rickles all doubled in the loss.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON)
Connecticut Tigers 7
Vermont Lake Monsters 4
(LP – Menna 0-9 / 5.08)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Second Baseman Chris Bostick
(2 Doubles / 3 RBIs / Stolen Base)
Worth Noting: Starter J.C. Menna had a rocky outing, allowing 5 runs and striking out 7 over 5 innings to take the loss, while second baseman Chris Bostick had a pair of doubles and drove in 3 runs for Vermont.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (ROOKIE SHORT-SEASON)
AZL D-backs 3
AZL Athletics 1
(LP – Bahramzadeh 1-2 / 7.30)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Dakota Bacus
(2 1/3 IP / 0 ER / 3 K)
Worth Noting: The A’s lineup collected only 4 hits on Monday, while starter Kayvon Bahramzadeh allowed 2 runs, 1 earned, and struck out 6 over 3 innings to take the loss. This year’s 9th-round draft pick Dakota Bacus struck out 3 in 2 1/3 perfect innings of relief to lower his ERA to 1.20 in his first 30 innings of pro ball.
Tuesday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Colorado Springs – 5:05pm PT
San Antonio @ Midland – 6:30pm CT
Stockton @ Modesto – 7:05pm PT
Burlington @ Kane County – 6:30pm CT
Connecticut @ Vermont – 7:05pm ET
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Friday, August 10th: Anderson Pitches Cats to Victory in Impressive Rehab Start as Bees Win and Hounds & Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats pitcher Brett Anderson (6 IP / 0 ER / 4 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Sacramento River Cats 3
Oklahoma City RedHawks 0
(WP – Anderson 1-0 / 3.93)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Brett Anderson
(6 IP / 0 ER / 4 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Stater Brett Anderson’s latest rehab outing with Sacramento on Friday was his best yet. The left-hander threw 80 pitches and struck out 4 over 6 scoreless innings to earn the win. Third baseman Josh Donaldson and catcher Anthony Recker both homered for the River Cats.
TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A)
Midland RockHounds 4
NW Arkansas Naturals 5
(LP – Castro 1-4 / 4.73)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Conner Crumbliss
(2 Triples / Walk / Run / Assist)
Worth Noting: Starter Fabio Castro had a rough outing, allowing 5 runs on 10 hits in just 4 innings to take the loss. Second baseman Josh Horton drove in 2 of the RockHounds’ 4 runs on the night, while outfielder Conner Crumbliss legged out 2 triples, scored a run and threw a man out at the plate on Friday.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (HIGH-A)
Modesto Nuts 8
Stockton Ports 5
(LP – Murphy 6-6 / 4.60)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Dusty Robinson
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Starter Sean Murphy had a rocky outing, allowing 6 runs, 4 earned, while striking out 8 over 5 innings to take the loss. Right-hander Jonathan Joseph, in his first game with the Ports since being promoted from Burlington, tossed 2 scoreless innings in relief. Outfielder Dusty Robinson clubbed a 2-run homer, his 14th, while shortstop Yordy Cabrera launched his 1st home run for the Ports.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (CLASS-A)
Peoria Chiefs 5
Burlington Bees 10
(WP – Lamb 1-2 / 6.17)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Bobby Crocker
(Double / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Starter Chris Lamb allowed 4 runs over 6 1/3 innings to earn his 1st win for the Bees. Outfielder Bobby Crocker doubled and drove in 3 runs, while catcher Nick Rickles, shortstop Sean Jamieson and third baseman Wade Kirkland all doubled and drove in a run in the win.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON)
Vermont Lake Monsters 0
Brooklyn Cyclones 1
(LP – Duran 0-1 / 0.93)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Kris Hall
(3 IP / 0 ER / 1 K)
Worth Noting: This year’s 8th-round draft pick Kris Hall tossed 3 scoreless innings, allowing just 1 baserunner, and this year’s 6th-round draft pick Seth Streich followed with 3 scoreless innings, allowing just 2 baserunners. Outfielder Austin Booker and third baseman Daniel Robertson had Vermont’s only 2 hits on the night.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (ROOKIE SHORT-SEASON)
AZL Reds 6
AZL Athletics 4
(LP – Azor 2-1 / 3.44)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Vince Voiro
(3 IP / 0 ER / 6 K)
Worth Noting: Starter Vince Voiro struck out 6 over 3 scoreless innings, while right-hander Jose Azor gave up 4 runs, 2 earned, in just 1/3 of an inning to take the loss. Second baseman Melvin Mercedes tripled in a pair of runs in the loss.
Saturday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Oklahoma City – 5:05pm PT
Midland @ Tulsa – 7:05pm CT
Modesto @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Burlington @ Quad Cities – 7:00pm CT
Vermont @ Brooklyn – 6:00pm ET
AZL Athletics @ AZL Indians – 7:00pm PT
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Thursday, August 2nd: Cats & Ports Win while Hounds & Bees Fall and Russell & Robertson Come Up Big
A’s Farmhands Of The Day
Vermont Lake Monsters shortstop Addison Russell (3 for 4 / Home Run / Double / 1 RBI / 2 Runs)
Arizona League A’s shortstop Daniel Robertson (3 for 5 / Triple / 2 Doubles / 3 RBIs / 3 Runs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Memphis Redbirds 3
Sacramento River Cats 4
(WP – Simmons 1-0 / 0.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Collin Cowgill
(Double / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: With the bases loaded and 2 outs in the bottom of the 7th inning, outfielder Collin Cowgill doubled to clear the bases and drive in the tying run for Sacramento, and he then scored the go-ahead run on designated hitter Kila Ka’aihue’s single. Starter Tyson Ross allowed 3 runs, 2 earned, over 6 innings of work, while 2007 1st-round draft pick James Simmons, in his first appearance since his promotion from Midland, struck out 3 in 1 2/3 scoreless innings of relief to pick up the win.
TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A)
Midland RockHounds 0
Frisco RoughRiders 2
(LP – Gray 5-8 / 4.21)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sonny Gray
(6 IP / 2 K / 4 K)
Worth Noting: Starter Sonny Gray had his 6th straight solid start, allowing 2 runs on just 4 hits while striking out 4 over 6 innings of work. But Midland could only manage 3 hits, 2 off the bat of outfielder Eliezer Mesa, while designated hitter Matt Rizzotti doubled for the RockHounds’ only extra base hit of the night.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (HIGH-A)
Lancaster JetHawks 3
Stockton Ports 6
(WP – Long 4-1 / 3.48)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Dusty Robinson
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Dusty Robinson hit a 2-run homer, his 13th, catcher Max Stassi hit a solo shot, his 14th, and third baseman B.A. Vollmuth doubled and drove in 2 runs for the Ports on Thursday. Starter Nate Long allowed 3 runs and struck out 7 over 5 innings to earn his 4th win.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (CLASS-A)
Burlington Bees 1
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 3
(LP – Cole 5-3 / 2.29)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Rashun Dixon
(Home Run)
Worth Noting: Starter A.J. Cole allowed 3 runs and struck out 5 in 5 innings of work on Thursday. But Burlington could only manage to put one run on the board thanks to outfielder Rashun Dixon’s 9th home run for the Bees.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON)
Mahoning Valley Scrappers 5
Vermont Lake Monsters 7
(WP – Eppley 3-0 / 1.35)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Addison Russell
(3 for 4 / Home Run / Double / 1 RBI / 2 Runs)
Worth Noting: In his first game since his promotion to Vermont, this year’s 1st-round draft pick Addison Russell made an impressive debut, collecting 3 hits while blasting a home run and a double. Starter Brent Powers allowed 4 runs, 3 earned, while striking out 8 over 3 innings of work, while right-hander Nate Eppley picked up the win with 3 scoreless innings in relief.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (ROOKIE SHORT-SEASON)
AZL Brewers 2
AZL Athletics 11
(WP – Torres 3-0 / 3.79)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Daniel Robertson
(3 for 5 / Triple / 2 Doubles / 3 RBIs / 3 Runs)
Worth Noting: The A’s 2nd overall draft pick this year, shortstop Daniel Robertson, had a big game, collecting 3 hits, including 2 doubles and a triple, while driving in 3 runs and scoring 3 times. Starter Jose Torres had another solid outing, tossing 5 scoreless innings to earn his 3rd win.
Friday’s Games:
Memphis @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
Corpus Christi @ Midland – 7:00pm CT
Stockton @ Visalia – 7:00pm PT
Burlington @ Wisconsin – 7:05pm CT
Mahoning Valley @ Vermont – 7:05pm ET
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