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Friday, June 14th: It’s Black Friday with Losses for Everyone – except Top Draft Pick Billy McKinney
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds Pitcher Zach Neal (8 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 4 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Tacoma Rainiers 6
Sacramento River Cats 4
LP – Thomas 3-5 / 4.15
Farmhand Of The Game:
Second Baseman Jemile Weeks
(1 for 3 / 2 Walks / 2 Runs / 1 RBI / 1 SB)
Starter Justin Thomas allowed 3 runs on 6 hits over 5 innings to take his 5th loss on Friday. Second baseman Jemile Weeks reached base 3 times, drove in a run and scored 2 of the River Cats 4 runs on the night, while designated hitter Grant Green collected a pair of hits and drove in a run in the loss.
Friday, May 31st: Crocker & Peters Help Ports Win while Cats, Hounds & Snappers All Fall on Friday
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports Outfielder Bobby Crocker (Home Run / 3 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Salt Lake Bees 2
Sacramento River Cats 1
LP – Gray 5-3 / 2.40
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sonny Gray
(7 IP / 9 H / 2 ER / 1 BB / 7 K)
Top pitching prospect Sonny Gray had another strong start for Sacramento, allowing just 2 runs while striking out 7 in 7 innings of work, but he still ended up taking the loss on Friday. Shortstop Hiro Nakajima and designated hitter Jemile Weeks contributed a pair of hits apiece for the River Cats.
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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Sunday, April 28th: Billings Pitches Cats to Victory as Hounds, Ports & Snappers All Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Bruce Billings (6 IP / 3 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 5 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Salt Lake Bees 2
Sacramento River Cats 7
WP – Billings 1-1 / 9.88
HR – Taylor (5), Weeks (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Bruce Billings
(6 IP / 3 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 5 K / Win)
RHP Bruce Billings had his first solid outing of the season for Sacramento, allowing 1 run on just 3 hits while walking none and striking out 5 to earn his 1st win, while RHP Dan Otero struck out 3 in 2 scoreless innings of relief to pick up his 6th save. Outfielder Michael Taylor hit a 3-run homer in the 5th inning, and second baseman Jemile Weeks hit a 2-run homer in the 8th for the River Cats.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
San Antonio Missions 4
Midland RockHounds 3
LP – Smyth 2-2 / 3.06
HR – Freitas (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher David Freitas
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
RHP Josh Bowman allowed 3 runs, 2 earned, on 4 hits and 4 walks over 4 2/3 innings to leave his team with a 3-0 deficit. But LHP Frank Gailey and RHP Mike DeMark combined on 4 1/3 innings of scoreless relief, and catcher David Freitas clubbed a 2-run homer in the 7th inning to bring Midland within a run, and then shortstop Dusty Coleman drove in third baseman Jefry Marte in the 8th to tie the game. But RHP Paul Smyth surrendered a run in the top of the 11th to take the loss.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 6
High Desert Mavericks 11
LP – Perlman 0-1 / 5.40
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Josh Whitaker
(2 for 4 / 2 RBIs)
Starter Tanner Peters allowed 5 runs on 8 hits over 5 innings, while RHP Max Perlman gave up 2 runs in 1 inning of work to take the loss, and RHP Jose Macias allowed 4 runs in 1 inning of relief. Outfielder Josh Whitaker had 2 hits and drove in a pair of runs, while shortstop Addison Russell and designated hitter Max Muncy both doubled and drove in a run in the loss.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
West Michigan Whitecaps 5
Beloit Snappers 3
LP – Hall 1-1 / 7.43
HR – Olson (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Austin House
(5 IP / 2 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 4 K)
RHP Kris Hall allowed 4 runs, 3 earned, over 4 innings to take the loss, while RHP Austin House came on to give up 1 run in 5 innings of relief. Outfielder John Wooten collected a pair of hits, while first baseman Matt Olson, the A’s 3rd overall draft pick last year, hit his 1st home run for the Snappers.
Monday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Fresno – 7:05pm PT
San Antonio @ Midland – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
West Michigan @ Beloit – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
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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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Friday, April 12th: Taylor Leads Cats to Victory while Hounds Win in Extras and Ports Fall Despite Muncy’s 5th HR
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Outfielder Michael Taylor (3 for 4 / Home Run / Double / 5 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 16
Reno Aces 8
WP – Banwart 1-0 / 4.50
HR – Taylor (3), Green (2), Vogt (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Michael Taylor
(3 for 4 / Home Run / Double / 5 RBIs)
The River Cats’ lineup went on a rampage, scoring 16 runs versus Reno on Friday night. Hot-hitting outfielders Michael Taylor and Shane Peterson led the attack. Both went 3 for 4, with Taylor bashing a home run and a double and driving in 5 runs and Peterson collecting a double and 2 RBIs and scoring 4 runs. Catcher Stephen Vogt and second baseman Grant Green each hit their 2nd home runs for Sacramento, and first baseman Daric Barton and shortstop Jemile Weeks contributed 2 hits apiece. Starter Justin Thomas gave up 2 runs on 5 hits over 3 innings of work, while RHP Travis Banwart allowed 2 runs in 2 1/3 innings of relief to pick up the win.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
NW Arkansas Naturals 5
Midland RockHounds 6
WP – Urlaub 1-0 / 4.15
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Chad Oberacker
(4 for 6 / 2 Doubles / RBI)
The RockHounds put 5 runs on the board in the first 3 innings on Friday. Outfielder Chad Oberacker collected 4 hits, including 2 doubles, and drove in a run. Designated hitter Anthony Aliotti and catcher David Freitas, starting his first game behind the plate for the RockHounds this season, both had 2 hits, including a double, and drove in a pair of runs. Starter Josh Bowman surrendered 2 runs on 4 hits and 4 walks over 5 innings, while RHP Nate Long allowed 2 runs in relief, and LHP Frank Gailey gave up the tying run in the top of the 7th inning. And with the game still tied in the bottom of the 12th, shortstop Dusty Coleman singled, stole second, advanced to third on a wild pitch, and finally scored the game-winning run on a sacrifice fly off the bat of second baseman Darwin Perez. LHP Jeff Urlaub picked up the win with 2 scoreless innings of relief. And in other news, with catcher David Freitas joining the team, backup catcher Nick Rickles was sent to Class-A Beloit.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 4
Bakersfield Blaze 6
LP – Macias 0-1 / 3.18
HR – Muncy (5), Kirkland (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Tanner Peters
(6 IP / 5 H / 2 ER / 0 BB / 6 K)
Starter Tanner Peters had a much better time of it in his second outing for Stockton, allowing 2 earned runs while walking none and striking out 6 over 6 innings of work, but RHP Jose Macias gave up 2 runs in the bottom of the 9th inning to take the loss. Hot-hitting first baseman Max Muncy hit his 5th home run to put the Ports on the board in the 1st inning, while shortstop Wade Kirkland hit his 2nd home run in the 3rd.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Burlington Bees
Beloit Snappers
(POSTPONED)
Saturday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Reno – 6:35pm PT
NW Arkansas @ Midland – 5:00pm PT / 7:00pm CT
Stockton @ Bakersfield – 7:15pm PT
Game #1 – Burlington @ Beloit – Noon PT / 2:00pm CT
Game #2 – Burlington @ Beloit
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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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Wednesday, April 10th: Delgado Drives Ports to Victory in Extras while Cats Drop Third Straight
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports’ Catcher Ryan Delgado (Game-Winning Home Run)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Tacoma Rainiers 7
Sacramento River Cats 4
LP – Norberto 0-1 / 40.50
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Shane Peterson
(4 for 5 / Double / RBI)
Outfielder Shane Peterson had 4 hits, catcher Stephen Vogt had 3 hits, and outfielder Michael Taylor, second baseman Grant Green and Jemile Weeks, making his first start at shortstop, had 2 hits apiece. But the 16 hits by the River Cats weren’t enough on Wednesday. RHP Jesse Chavez allowed 3 runs on 9 hits over 6 1/3 innings of work and left the game with the lead, but LHP Jordan Norberto allowed 5 straight batters to reach base, 4 of whom scored, without ever recording an out to take the loss as the River Cats dropped their third straight.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
San Jose Giants 3
Stockton Ports 4
WP – Joseph 1-0 / 3.00
HR – Muncy (4), Delgado (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Ryan Delgado
(Game-Winning Home Run)
In his second start of the season, RHP Blake Hassebrock allowed 2 runs on 5 hits while walking 4 and striking out 7 over 4 1/3 innings on Wednesday. Designated hitter Max Muncy’s 4th home run of the year provided the Ports’ only scoring until the 9th inning, when Stockton scored 2, thanks to a double by Muncy followed by RBI singles by catcher Ryan Ortiz and second baseman Antonio Lamas, to tie the game. With 2 outs in the bottom of the 13th inning, catcher Ryan Delgado slammed a walk-off solo shot to end the game. RHP Pedro Vidal threw 3 scoreless innings in relief and RHP Jonathan Joseph struck out 4 over 2 scoreless innings to earn the win. In other news, shortstop Addison Russell was placed on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to April 7.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers
Peoria Chiefs
(POSTPONED)
Thursday’s Games:
Tacoma @ Sacramento – 7:05pm 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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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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Monday, April 8th: Leon Stars as Starter in Hounds’ 5th Straight Win while Cats, Ports & Snappers All Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds’ RHP Arnold Leon (5 IP / 1 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 1 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Tacoma Rainiers 9
Sacramento River Cats 4
LP – Billings 0-1 / 27.00
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Michael Taylor
(2 for 4 / Walk / Run)
Starter Bruce Billings had a rough outing in his season debut with Sacramento, allowing 6 runs on 7 hits in just 2 innings of work to take the loss. Outfielder Michael Taylor had a pair of hits, walked and scored a run. He’s now had a hit in every game this season, as has Jemile Weeks, who started his 4th game as the designated hitter, and went 1 for 3 with 2 walks, 2 runs and a stolen base.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 4
Arkansas Travelers 0
WP – Leon 1-0 / 0.00
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Arnold Leon
(5 IP / 1 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 1 K / Win)
In his first start since 2011, RHP Arnold Leon allowed just 1 hit and no walks over 5 scoreless innings to earn the win for the RockHounds, who are now 5-0 to start the season. Relievers Paul Smyth, Frank Gailey and Kyler Newby combined for 4 scoreless innings in relief. Outfielder Chad Oberacker had 2 hits, 2 runs, 2 stolen bases, 1 walk and 1 RBI. Designated hitter Anthony Aliotti had a pair of hits, a pair of walks and an RBI, and third baseman Jefry Marte drove in 2 runs for the RockHounds.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
San Jose Giants 8
Stockton Ports 2
LP – Avila 0-1 / 4.50
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Bobby Crocker
(2 Doubles / RBI)
Starter Andres Avila allowed 3 runs, 2 earned, over 4 innings of work to take the loss in his debut with the Ports. Outfielder Bobby Crocker collected a pair of doubles and drove in 1 of Stockton’s 2 runs on the night. First baseman Max Muncy had a hit and 3 walks in his 5 plate appearances to keep his batting average at .500 for the season. Shortstop Addison Russell missed his 3rd straight game after tweaking his ankle running out an infield hit on Friday.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 1
Peoria Chiefs 4
LP – House 0-1 / 5.40
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Brett Vertigan
(3 for 5 / Triple / Run / Stolen Base)
After tweaking his mechanics a bit, the A’s have decided to give their 14th-round draft pick from last year, RHP Austin House, a try as a starter. And in his first start with Beloit, he gave up 3 runs in 5 innings to take the loss. Last year’s 8th-round pick, Kris Hall, took over and allowed 1 run on 6 hits over 3 innings of work. Outfielder Brett Vertigan collected 3 hits, including a triple, stole a base and scored the Snappers’ only run in the loss.
Tuesday’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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