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Wednesday, August 29th: Weeks Helps Cats Clinch Division Title while Hounds Win and Ports & Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Sacramento River Cats 4
Colorado Springs Sky Sox 3
(WP – Ross 6-2 / 2.67)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Second Baseman Jemile Weeks
(Double / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: With Sacramento down 3-2, second baseman Jemile Weeks doubled in 2 runs with 2 outs in the 9th inning to help the River Cats clinch their 6th straight Pacific Coast League division title on Wednesday night. In his first game with the team since being acquired from the Cubs for Anthony Recker, catcher Blake Lalli collected 3 hits, including a home run. Starter Bruce Billings allowed 2 runs over 6 innings of work, while right-hander Tyson Ross picked up the win with 2 innings in relief. The River Cats will face the PCL Northern Divison winner in the first round of the playoffs starting at Raley Field in Sacramento on September 5th.
TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A)
San Antonio Missions 4
Midland RockHounds 5
(WP – Gray 6-9 / 4.14)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sonny Gray
(8 IP / 1 ER / 6 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Sonny Gray turned in another strong outing for the RockHounds on Wednesday, allowing 1 run on 4 hits while walking 1 and striking out 6 over 8 innings to earn the win. Designated hitter Matt Rizzotti homered and drove in 3 runs for the RockHounds.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (HIGH-A)
Stockton Ports 2
Modesto Nuts 5
(LP – Long 4-4 / 5.12)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Michael Gilmartin
(2 for 2 / Home Run)
Worth Noting: Starter Nate Long had another rocky outing for the Ports, allowing 5 runs on 7 hits over 5 innings to take his 4th loss. Shortstop Michael Gilmartin and third baseman B.A. Vollmuth both homered in the loss.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (CLASS-A)
Burlington Bees 3
Clinton LumberKings 6
(LP – Mye 4-1 / 3.92)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Addison Russell
(Double / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Starter A.J. Cole had another solid outing for the Bees on Wednesday, allowing 2 runs on just 3 hits while walking 1 and striking out 4 over 5 innings of work, but left-hander Chas Mye gave up 2 runs in 1 inning of relief to take the loss. Shortstop Addison Russell had 2 hits, including a double, and drove in 2 of the Bees’ 3 runs on the night.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON)
Vermont Lake Monsters 0
Lowell Spinners 6
(LP – Powers 0-7 / 5.88)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Brent Powers
(5 IP / 2 ER / 3 K)
Worth Noting: Starter Brent Powers allowed 2 runs over 5 innings but ended up taking the loss on Wednesday night. Vermont could only manage 3 hits, with first baseman Miguel Marte doubling for the team’s only extra base hit of the night.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (ROOKIE SHORT-SEASON)
AZL Athletics 9
AZL Giants 8
(WP – Cruzado 3-1 / 5.52)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Renato Nunez
(Triple / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Third baseman Renato Nunez tripled and drove in 2 runs, while catcher Rhett Stafford, outfielder Dayton Alexander and second baseman Franklin Contreras each drove in a pair of runs in the win. Right-hander Fernando Cruzado allowed 1 earned run in 3 innings to pick up his 3rd win, while this year’s 25th-round draft pick Derek Hansen struck out 5 over 2 2/3 innings of relief to earn his 1st save.
Thursday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Colorado Springs – 5:05pm PT
San Antonio @ Midland – 7:00pm CT
Stockton @ Modesto – 7:05pm PT
Burlington @ Clinton – 6:30pm CT
Vermont @ Lowell – 7:05pm ET
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Saturday, July 14th: Billings Pitches Cats to Victory while Hounds Win and Ports & Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Las Vegas 51s 1
Sacramento River Cats 7
(WP –Billings 5-3 / 3.31)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Bruce Billings
(6 IP / 0 ER / 7 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Bruce Billings had a solid outing, striking out 7 over 6 scoreless innings to earn his 5th win on Saturday. Outfielder Michael Taylor clubbed a 3-run homer in the 1st inning to give the River Cats the lead, which they never relinquished. Infielder Eric Sogard and catcher Anthony Recker also homered in the win.
TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A)
Midland RockHounds 16
San Antonio Missions 4
(WP – Daley 8-8 / 5.14)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Anthony Aliotti
(Grand Slam / 6 RBIs)
Worth Noting: First baseman Anthony Aliotti blasted a grand slam with 2 outs in the 4th inning and drove in 2 more runs as well on Saturday. Outfielder Michael Choice collected 3 hits, including his 9th home run for the RockHounds, while right-hander Gary Daley picked up the win despite allowing 4 runs in 4 innings of work.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (HIGH-A)
Stockton Ports 13
High Desert Mavericks 15
(LP – Brown 3-6 / 4.36)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Michael Gilmartin
(2 Home Runs / 5 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Shortstop Michael Gilmartin celebrated his 25th birthday on Saturday by collecting 4 hits, including 2 home runs, and driving in 5 runs for the Ports. Starter Jacob Brown had a rough outing though, allowing 8 runs over just 2 2/3 innings to take the loss.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (CLASS-A)
Dayton Dragons 7
Burlington Bees 6
(LP – Tyson 2-1 / 3.10)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Second Baseman Chih Fang Pan
(2 Doubles / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Starter Chris Lamb allowed 3 runs, 1 earned, and struck out 4 over 4 2/3 innings of work, while right-hander Drew Tyson gave up 3 runs on 5 hits in just 1 inning of relief to take the loss. Second baseman Chih Fang Pan had 3 hits, including 2 doubles, and drove in 2 runs, while shortstop Sean Jamieson doubled and tripled and scored twice in the loss.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON)
Vermont Lake Monsters 4
Williamsport Crosscutters 3
(WP – Streich 1-1 / 2.84)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Infielder Chris Bostick
(2 Doubles / 1 RBI)
Worth Noting: Infielder Chris Bostick had 3 hits, including 2 doubles, drove in a run and scored twice, while infielder Wilfredo Solano homered and first baseman Jacob Tanis contributed 3 hits on Saturday. Starter Tyler Vail allowed 3 runs and struck out 4 over 4 2/3 innings, while this year’s 6th-round draft pick Seth Streich picked up the win with 2 1/3 scoreless innings, and right-hander Ryan Dull struck out 4 in 2 scoreless innings to earn the save and keep his ERA with Vermont at 0.00.
Sunday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Sacramento – 1:05pm PT
(Richmond vs. Peacock)
Midland @ San Antonio – 6:05pm CT
(Daley vs. Werner)
Stockton @ HighDesert – 3:05pm PT
(TBD vs. TBD)
Dayton @ Burlington – 2:00pm CT
(Mugarian vs. Granier)
Vermont @ Williamsport – 5:05pm ET
(Jimenez vs. Perez)
AZL Athletics @ AZL Angels – 7:00pm PT
(TBD vs. TBD)
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Monday, July 9th: Granier K’s 11 in Bees Win while Hounds and Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A)
Springfield Cardinals 13
Midland RockHounds 3
(LP – Daley 7-8 / 4.97)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Michael Choice
(Triple / RBI)
Worth Noting: Starter Gary Daley had a rough outing, allowing 9 runs, 5 earned, on 8 hits over 4 1/3 innings to take his 8th loss. Outfielder Michael Choice had 2 hits, including a triple, and drove in a run, while first baseman Michael Spina and shortstop Dusty Coleman both doubled in a run in the loss.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (HIGH-A)
Stockton Ports 5
Lancaster JetHawks 8
(LP – Urlaub 0-1 / 7.50)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Michael Gilmartin
(Double / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Right-hander Blake Hassebrock had one of his better outings since returning from the disabled list, striking out 5 in 3 2/3 scoreless innings. Shortstop Michael Gilmartin doubled in the go-ahead run for the Ports in the top of the 6th inning, but left-hander Jeff Urlaub gave up 5 runs in the bottom of the 7th to take the loss.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (CLASS-A)
Burlington Bees 3
Beloit Snappers 0
(WP – Granier 10-5 / 3.38)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Drew Granier
(7 2/3 IP / 0 ER / 11 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Drew Granier delivered another impressive outing for Burlington, allowing just 2 hits while striking out 11 over 7 2/3 innings to earn his 10th win. Catcher John Nester collected 3 hits, including a homer and a double, and drove in 2 runs in the win.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON)
State College Spikes 1
Vermont Lake Monsters 2
(WP – Dull 2-0 / 0.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder John Wooten
(Double / RBI)
Worth Noting: Outfielder John Wooten doubled in the game-winning run in the bottom of the 8th inning for Vermont on Monday. Starter Julio Ramos tossed 3 scoreless innings, allowing just 1 baserunner on a walk, while right-hander Ryan Dull picked up his 2nd win with 1 scoreless inning in relief.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (ROOKIE SHORT-SEASON)
AZL Athletics 3
AZL Mariners 5
(LP – Johnson 1-1 / 6.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Reynaldo Mateo
(Double / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Starter Vince Voiro allowed just 1 run in 3 innings of work, while catcher Reynaldo Mateo, serving as the designated hitter for the day, had 2 hits, including a double, and drove in 2 of the A’s 3 runs on the day.
Tuesday’s Games:
Springfield @ Midland – 6:30pm CT
(McGregor vs. Castro)
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Sunday, May 20th: Moss Blasts Cats to Victory as Hounds & Bees Win and Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sacramento River Cats 5
Albuquerque Isotopes 4
(WP – De Los Santos 1-1 / 4.50)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Brandon Moss
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: The River Cats took the lead in the top of the 9th inning thanks to a home run off the bat of outfielder Brandon Moss. Outfielder Grant Green and infielder Brandon Hicks both homered as well. Starter Travis Banwart had a rocky outing, allowing 3 runs on 4 hits and 4 walks over 4 innings of work, but right-hander Fautino De Los Santos pitched 2 2/3 perfect innings in relief to earn the win. Manny Ramirez sat out the game with a sore wrist.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Corpus Christi Hooks 3
Midland RockHounds 9
(WP – Haviland 2-3 / 5.29)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Second Baseman Tyler Ladendorf
(Triple / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Infielders Tyler Ladendorf and Josh Horton both collected 2 hits and drove in 3 runs, and outfielder Shane Peterson doubled and drove in a run. Starter Shawn Haviland allowed 2 runs and struck out 8 over 5 innings to earn his 2nd win, and left-hander Sean Doolittle struck out 4 in 2 innings of relief to notch his 1st save for the RockHounds.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
San Jose Giants 8
Stockton Ports 7
(LP – Brown 1-3 / 2.53)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Michael Gilmartin
(Double / 4 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Shortstop Michael Gilmartin had 3 hits, including a double, and drove in 4 runs, and outfielder Dusty Robinson contributed 4 hits, including his 2nd home run in just his 3rd game withStockton, but the Ports still came up a run short on Sunday. Starter Ian Krol allowed 3 runs and struck out 5 in 4 innings of work, but left-hander Jacob Brown took the loss after giving up 3 runs in 3 1/3 innings of relief.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Beloit Snappers 0
Burlington Bees 12
(WP – Granier 6-2 / 1.74)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Drew Granier
(6 2/3 IP / 0 ER / 9 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Drew Granier turned in another impressive outing, striking out 9 over 6 2/3 scoreless innings to earn his 6th win and lower his ERA to 1.74. Second baseman Chih Fang Pan drove in 3 runs, third baseman B.A. Vollmuth collected 3 hits, including a double, and drove in 2, and outfielder Royce Consigli homered and drove in 2 for the Bees.
Monday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Round Rock – 5:05pm PT
(Billings vs. TBD)
Corpus Christi @ Midland – 6:30pm CT
(Oberholtzer vs. Smith)
San Jose @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
(Snodgrass vs. Bowman)
Beloit @ Burlington – 6:30pm CT
(Wheeler vs. Powers)
Monday’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
Friday, April 6: Rivercats and Ports Lose as Parker and Cole Make Their Debuts
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sacramento Rivercats 3
Las Vegas51s 4
(LP – Souza 0-1 / 5.40)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Michael Taylor
(2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Jarrod Parker allowed 3 runs over 6 innings in his first start for the Rivercats.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Midland Rockhounds 4
Arkansas Travelers 0
(WP – Billings 1-0 / 0.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Conner Crumbliss
(Home Run / 2 Runs)
Worth Noting: Starter Daniel Straily struck out 7 in 4 2/3 shutout innings for the Rockhounds.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Stockton Ports 1
Lake Elsinore Storm 5
(LP – Cole 0-1 / 5.40)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Michael Gilmartin
(2 Doubles / 1 Run)
Worth Noting: A.J. Cole allowed 3 earned runs over 5 innings in his first start for the Ports.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Burlington Bees 6
Clinton LumberKings 4
(WP – Powers 1-0 / 0.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Dusty Robinson
(Home Run / Stolen Base / 3 Runs)
Worth Noting: Reliever Brent Powers struck out 4 over 3 shutout innings.








































