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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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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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Friday, June 15th: Hicks’ Hot Bat Carries Cats to Victory, Straily’s Efforts Not Enough for Hounds as Ports & Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds pitcher Daniel Straily (8 IP / 1 ER / 9 K)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Tacoma Rainiers 2
Sacramento River Cats 5
(WP – Godfrey 6-0 / 1.21)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Brandon Hicks
(Home Run / Double / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Shortstop Brandon Hicks had another big night at the plate. After hitting his 8th home run of the season on Thursday, he launched his 9th home run on Friday to give the River Cats the lead, which they never relinquished. First baseman Daric Barton homered as well, and starter Graham Godfrey had another solid outing, allowing just 2 runs over 7 2/3 innings to run his record to 6-0. In other news, the Manny Ramirez era in Sacramento is officially over as the slugger asked for his release and was promptly granted it by the A’s.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
San Antonio Missions 6
Midland RockHounds 2
(LP – Ortiz 3-3 / 4.10)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Daniel Straily
(8 IP / 1 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 9 K)
Worth Noting: Starter Daniel Straily turned in one of his most impressive performances of the season, allowing just 1 baserunner over 8 innings – San Antonio second baseman Jonathan Galvez who homered in the 7th inning – while striking out 9 before turning the 2-1 lead over to right-hander Jonathan Ortiz in the 9th. Unfortunately, Ortiz proceeded to give up 5 runs and hand the win to the visiting Missions.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Visalia Rawhide 8
Stockton Ports 4
(LP – Hassebrock 1-1 / 8.41)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Miles Head
(2 Home Runs / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Third baseman Miles Head had another big game on Friday, homering twice and driving in 3 runs. The Ports better enjoy his production while they can though, since rumor has it that Head will soon be on his way to Double-A Midland. Starter Blake Hassebrock, making his first appearance after spending the last 8 weeks on the disbled list, allowed 4 runs on 5 hits over just 2 innings. Left-hander Ian Krol followed up by allowing 4 runs, 2 earned, over 5 innings of work.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Burlington Bees 3
Beloit Snappers 6
(LP – Frankoff 1-5 / 5.69)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Jonathan Joseph
(3 IP / 0 ER / 1 K)
Worth Noting: The Bees managed just 6 hits on Friday – 2 of them homers off the bats of third baseman B.A. Vollmuth and outfielder Rashun Dixon. But starter Seth Frankoff had another rocky outing, allowing 6 runs on 10 hits over 5 innings to run his record to 1-5. Right-hander Jonathan Joseph took over in the 6th inning and did his best to give the Bees a chance, tossing 3 scoreless innings in relief.
Saturday’s Games:
Tacoma @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
(Beavan vs. TBD)
San Antonio @ Midland – 7:00pm CT
(Geer vs. Haviland)
Visalia @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
(Chafin vs. Bowman)
Burlington @ Beloit – 7:00pm CT
(Granier vs. TBD)
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Monday, May 14th: Hounds Win, Cats and Bees Fall as Ports Lose 14th Straight
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds outfielder Jeremy Barfield (2 for 4 / Home Run / 1 RBI / 3 Runs)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Iowa Cubs 3
Sacramento River Cats 1
(LP – Banwart 3-2 / 5.48)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Infielder Luke Hughes
(Double / RBI)
Worth Noting: The River Cats managed only 4 hits against the Iowa Cubs on Monday. Infielder Luke Hughes doubled in Sacramento’s only run, Derek Norris, Brandon Moss and Brandon Hicks collected the Cats other hits, and starter Travis Banwart allowed 3 runs over 6 innings to run his record to 3-2.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Frisco RoughRiders 5
Midland RockHounds 6
(WP – Ortiz 2-1 / 1.32)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Jeremy Barfield
(2 for 4 / Home Run / 1 RBI / 3 Runs)
Worth Noting: The RockHounds came back in the 9th inning against Frisco on Monday to snap their 6-game losing streak. Outfielder Shane Peterson, who had been 0 for 4 in the game, singled in the game-winning run. Outfielder Jeremy Barfield, who’s been the team’s hottest hitter of late, had 2 hits, including a home run, and crossed the plate 3 times. Starter Sonny Gray allowed 2 runs over 4 2/3 innings of work, and right-hander Jonathan Ortiz picked up the win with 1 inning of scoreless relief.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Stockton Ports 6
Bakersfield Blaze 11
(LP – Walz 2-3 / 3.43)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman A.J. Kirby-Jones
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: The Ports ran their epic losing streak to 14 games on Monday. They actually managed to tie the game in the top of the 6th inning, but then proceeded to give up a run in the bottom of the 6th, and another 6 runs in the bottom of the 8th. First baseman A.J. Kirby-Jones’ 3-run homer was the big blow for the Ports in the 6th. Infielder Miles Head collected 2 hits in his return to the lineup after a personal absence. Starter T.J. Walz allowed 5 runs over 5 2/3 innings to take the loss.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Burlington Bees 1
Peoria Chiefs 2
(LP – Kilcrease 1-1 / 2.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Jonathan Joseph
(5 IP / 1 ER / 5 K)
Worth Noting: Burlington got a solid outing from starter Jonathan Joseph, who allowed just 1 run over 5 innings of work. Unfortunately, the Bees couldn’t muster much offense themselves. Outfielder Eliezer Mesa collected 2 hits, and third baseman B.A. Vollmuth singled in the Bees’ only run.
Tuesday’s Games:
Iowa @ Sacramento – 12:05pm PT
(Wells vs. Billings)
Frisco @ Midland – 11:00am CT
(Loux vs. Haviland)
Game #1 – Stockton @ Bakersfield – 3:00pm PT
(TBD vs. TBD)
Game #2 – Stockton @ Bakersfield
(TBD vs. TBD)
Burlington @ Peoria – 11:00am CT
(Granier vs. Concepcion)
Friday, May 4th: Cats & Hounds Win, Bees Split Twin Bill as Ports Lose 5th Straight
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats pitcher Brad Peacock (5 IP / 1 ER / 4 K / Win)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sacramento River Cats 7
Tucson Padres 6
(WP – Peacock 3-1 / 3.24)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Brad Peacock
(5 IP / 1 ER / 4 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Brad Peacock had another strong outing, allowing just 1 run over 5 innings to earn his 3rd win for the River Cats, and right-hander Andrew Carignan pitched a scoreless 9th inning to pick up his 1st save. Third baseman Josh Donaldson was the offensive star for Sacramento once again, slugging a go-ahead 2-run homer in the 6th inning. Donaldson also scored twice and went 2 for 4 on the night to keep his batting average at .500. Shortstop Adam Rosales hit a 2-run homer as well, and first baseman Chris Carter and outfielder Brandon Moss both doubled and drove in a run for the Cats.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Corpus Christi Hooks 5
Midland RockHounds 6
(WP – Ortiz 1-0 / 1.69)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sonny Gray
(7 IP / 3 ER / 4 K )
Worth Noting: Top prospect Sonny Gray turned in a solid effort for the RockHounds on Friday. After giving up 3 runs over the 1st 2 innings, the right-hander settled down to toss 5 scoreless frames. Catcher Ryan Ortiz homered and doubled, third baseman Josh Horton and outfielder Michael Choice drove in 2 runs apiece, and outfielder Shane Peterson drove in the winning run for the Hounds in the bottom of the 9th.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Lancaster JetHawks 3
Stockton Ports 2
(LP – Leon 0-1 / 4.97)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Jacob Brown
(4 IP / 1 ER / 5 K)
Worth Noting: Stockton’s offensive woes continued as the team lost its 5th straight. Left-handed reliever Jacob Brown did an admirable job in his first start for Stockton, giving up just 1 run while walking none and striking out 5 over 4 innings of work. Catcher Max Stassi clubbed his 2nd homer of the season while outfielders Myrio Richard and Josh Whitaker contributed 2 hits apiece in the loss.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
GAME #1
Quad Cities River Bandits 2
Burlington Bees 3
(WP – Urlaub 2-1 / 2.84)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Jonathan Joseph
(7 IP / 2 ER / 6 K)
Worth Noting: Starter Jonathan Joseph was impressive over 7 innings, allowing 2 runs while walking just 1 and striking out 6. But left-hander Jeff Urlaub picked up the win after tossing 3 scoreless innings of relief when outfielder Aaron Shipman drove in the winning run for the Bees in the bottom of the 10th inning.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
GAME #2
Quad Cities River Bandits 6
Burlington Bees 5
(LP – Granier 4-1 / 1.42)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Dusty Robinson
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Dusty Robinson slugged his 8th homer and drove in 3 runs as the Bees dropped the 2nd game of Friday’s doubleheader. Starter Drew Granier was the hard-luck loser, allowing just 1 earned run – and 4 unearned runs – while striking out 9 over 4 2/3 innings of work for the Bees.
Saturday’s Games:
Game #1 – Sacramento @ Tucson – 6:05pm PT
(TBD vs. Palmer)
Game #2 – Sacramento @ Tucson
(TBD vs. TBD)
Midland @ Frisco – 7:00pm CT
(TBD vs. Brigham)
Lancaster @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT (Johnny Cash Night)
(TBD vs. TBD)
Burlington @ Clinton – 6:00pm CT
(TBD vs. Shipers)
