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Wednesday, May 23rd: Castro Pitches Cats to Victory as Hounds Win and Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats pitcher Fabio Castro (6 IP / 0 ER / 3 K / Win)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sacramento River Cats 8
Round Rock Express 2
(WP – Castro 2-4 / 6.39)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Fabio Castro
(6 IP / 0 ER / 3 K / Win)
Worth Noting: After a series of rough outings, left-hander Fabio Castro rebounded on Wednesday, tossing 6 scoreless innings to earn the win. Catcher Derek Norris hit a 3-run homer in the 3rd inning to give the River Cats the lead, and outfielder Michael Taylor contributed a solo shot in the 7th. Infielder Eric Sogard collected 2 hits in his return to the River Cats lineup, and Manny Ramirez went 0 for 4 in his 4th game with Sacramento.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Midland RockHounds 9
NW Arkansas Naturals 8
(WP – Daley 6-2 / 5.16)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Michael Spina
(Grand Slam)
Worth Noting: First baseman Michael Spina hit a grand slam in the 1st inning to get the RockHounds off to a great start on Wednesday. Shortstop Dusty Coleman and catcher Ryan Lipkin both homered as well. Starter Gary Daley had another rocky outing, allowing 5 runs in 5 innings, but still managed to pick up his 6th win.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Burlington Bees 3
Kane County Cougars 4
(LP – Perlman 1-2 / 3.18)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Raul Alcantara
(6 IP / 2 ER / 2 K)
Worth Noting: Starter Raul Alcantara turned in a solid outing, giving up 2 runs without allowing a walk over 6 innings of work on Wednesday. Right-hander Max Perlman allowed 2 runs in 1 2/3 innings of relief to take the loss, and outfielders Eliezer Mesa and Bobby Crocker both homered to account for 2 of the Bees’ 3 runs on Wednesday.
Thursday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Round Rock – 5:05pm PT
(Griffin vs. Ramirez)
Midland @ NW Arkansas – 7:00pm CT
(Straily vs. Marks)
Visalia @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
(TBD vs. TBD)
Burlington @ Kane County – 6:00pm CT
(Murphy vs. TBD)
Friday, April 27th: Hounds & Bees Win as Cats & Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds first baseman Michael Spina (Home Run / Double / 4 RBIs)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Tucson Padres 5
Sacramento RiverCats 1
(LP – Banwart 2-1 / 6.26)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Jermaine Mitchell
(Home Run / 2 Walks)
Worth Noting: First baseman Chris Carter and shortstop Adam Rosales doubled, outfielder Jermaine Mitchell homered for the River Cats’ only run, and starter Travis Banwart allowed 3 runs over 6 innings for the loss.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
San Antonio Missions 4
Midland RockHounds 7
(WP –Griffin2-0 / 2.08)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Fist Baseman Michael Spina
(Home Run / Double / 4 RBIs)
Worth Noting: First baseman Michael Spina homered, doubled and drove in 4 runs, outfielder Michael Choice, catcher Ryan Ortiz and second baseman Tyler Ladendorf each drove in a run, and starter A.J. Griffin allowed 3 runs and struck out 4 over 6 2/3 innings for the win.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Stockton Ports 0
Lancaster JetHawks 10
(LP – Walz 2-1 / 2.70)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Beau Taylor
(2 for 3)
Worth Noting: The Ports were shut out on Friday, with catcher Beau Taylor collecting Stockton’s only 2 hits on the night. Starter T.J. Walz allowed 8 runs, 4 earned, over 4 innings for his 1st loss.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Burlington Bees 10
Fort Wayne TinCaps 1
(WP – Granier 4-0 / 1.33)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Dusty Robinson
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Dusty Robinson homered and drove in 3 runs, third baseman B.A. Vollmuth doubled and drove in 3, and outfielder Chad Oberacker doubled and drove in 2. Starter Drew Granier had another solid outing, allowing just 1 run and striking out 5 over 5 innings for his 4th win of the season.
Monday, April 23nd: Bees Win but Cats Lose in Extras as Hicks Goes 4 for 4
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats infielder Brandon Hicks (4 for 4 / 2 Doubles / 4 RBIs)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sacramento River Cats 13
Reno Aces 14
(LP – Wagner 1-1 / 5.62)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Infielder Brandon Hicks
(4 for 4 / 2 Doubles / 4 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Sacramento ended up losing a 10-inning slug-fest after tying the game with 5 runs in the top of the 8th. Starter Brad Peacock allowed 7 runs on 10 hits over 4 1/3 innings, but right-hander Neil Wagner took the loss after giving up 2 runs in the bottom of the 10th. Brandon Hicks led the River Cats offense with a pair of doubles and 4 RBIs. Outfielder Brandon Moss, catcher Derek Norris and shortstop Adam Rosales contributed 2 hits apiece, and first baseman Chris Carter and infielder Wes Timmons each drove in a pair of runs in the loss.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Midland RockHounds 3
Corpus Christi Hooks 9
(LP – Straily 0-2 / 1.99)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Michael Spina
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: First baseman Michael Spina slugged his 3rd home run in the last 2 games, outfielder Conner Crumbliss and catcher Ryan Ortiz both doubled, and outfielders Shane Peterson and Michael Choice contributed 2 hits apiece. Starter Daniel Straily, who was the victim of a pair of errors, allowed 5 runs – only 2 of them earned – and struck out 8 over 6 1/3 innings of work.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Bakersfield Blaze 6
Stockton Ports 5
(LP – Krol 0-2 / 6.91)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Infielder Miles Head
(Triple / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Infielder Miles Head had a 2-run triple, and catcher Beau Taylor and California League Player of the Week A.J. Kirby-Jones each drove in a run. Starter Ian Krol allowed 4 earned runs on 7 hits and 4 walks over 4 1/3 innings for the loss.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Great Lakes Loons 4
Burlington Bees 8
(WP – Macias 1-2 / 5.40)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Infielder Wade Kirkland
(Double / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Infielder Wade Kirkland and catcher Nick Rickles both doubled and had 2 hits apiece, and starter Jose Macias allowed 2 earned runs and struck out 6 over 6 innings of work for the win.
Sunday, April 22nd: Carter Slugs 3 Homers as 3 of 4 Teams Win
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats First Baseman Chris Carter (3 Home Runs / 5 RBIs)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sacramento River Cats 12
Reno Aces 4
(WP – Billings 1-0 / 2.25)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Chris Carter
(3 Home Runs / 5 RBIs)
Worth Noting: First baseman Chris Carter homered thrice and outfielder Brandon Moss homered twice, outfielders Jermaine Mitchell and Michael Taylor contributed 3 hits apiece, and starter Bruce Billings allowed 1 earned run and struck out 5 over 5 innings for his 1st win for the River Cats this season.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Midland RockHounds 10
San Antonio Missions 6
(WP – Griffin 1-0 / 1.52)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Michael Spina
(2 Home Runs / 6 RBIs)
Worth Noting: First baseman Michael Spina hit 2 home runs and drove in 6 runs, and second baseman Tyler Ladendorf homered and scored 3 times. Starter A.J Griffin turned in another solid outing, allowing 2 runs and striking out 5 over 7 innings, but left-hander Carlos Hernandez gave up 4 runs over 1 2/3 innings in his first outing for Midland since being demoted from Sacramento.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Stockton Ports 2
Modesto Nuts 7
(LP – Bowman 0-3 / 5.28)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman A.J. Kirby-Jones
(2 for 2 / 2 Walks / RBI)
Worth Noting: First baseman A.J. Kirby-Jones and infielder Ryan Pineda had 2 hits apiece and infielder Miles Head doubled and drove in a run in the loss.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Great Lakes Loons 0
Burlington Bees 7
(WP – Granier 3-0 / 1.23)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Drew Granier
(6 IP / 0 ER / 4 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Drew Granier had another terrific outing, allowing no runs and striking out 4 over 6 innings, and left-hander Brent Powers tossed 3 scoreless innings in relief. Catcher John Nester, serving as the designated hitter for the day, doubled and drove in a run, and Taiwanese infielder Chih Fang Pan had 2 hits, including a double, and drove in 2 runs in the win.
Saturday, April 7: 3 out of 4 Affiliates Win as Gray and Peacock Make Their Debuts
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Outfielder Michael Taylor Sacramento Rivercats (Home Run / 4 RBIs)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sacramento Rivercats 10
Las Vegas 51s 8
(WP – Peacock 1-0 / 3.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Michael Taylor
(Home Run / 4 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Catcher Derek Norris also homered, Daric Barton and Jermaine Mitchell had 3 hits apiece, and Brad Peacock allowed 2 earned runs over 6 innings in his first start for the Rivercats.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Midland Rockhounds 11
Arkansas Travelers 5
(WP – Hunter 1-0 / 0.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Michael Spina
(Double / 4 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Sonny Gray allowed 4 earned runs over 5 innings in his first start of the season for the Rockhounds.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Stockton Ports 7
Lake Elsinore Storm 2
(WP – Walz 1-0 / 2.84)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Michael Gilmartin
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Starter T.J. Walz struck out 7 over 6 1/3 innings for his first win of the season.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Burlington Bees 1
Clinton LumberKings 7
(LP – Macias 0-1 / 3.60)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman B.A. Vollmuth
(1 for 3 / 1 RBI)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Dusty Robinson failed to homer for the first time this season.
