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Friday, May 17th: Werner & Streich Pitch Cats & Snappers to Victory while Smith’s & Granier’s Efforts Aren’t Enough for Hounds & Ports
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Andrew Werner (7 IP / 3 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 5 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Oklahoma City RedHawks 2
Sacramento River Cats 4
WP – Werner 4-5 / 6.92
HR – Moore (4), Parrino (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Andrew Werner
(7 IP / 3 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 5 K / Win)
LHP Andrew Werner had one of his best starts of the season on Friday, allowing 1 run on just 3 hits and striking out 5 over 7 innings to earn his 4th win, while RHP Dan Otero got the final 4 outs to pick up his 10th save. First baseman Scott Moore and third baseman Andy Parrino hit back-to-back home runs in the bottom of the 5th inning, while catcher Stephen Vogt and designated hitter Jemile Weeks each collected a single and a double, and outfielder Michael Taylor went 0 for 3 in his return to the River Cats’ lineup.
Saturday, May 11th: Sonny Gray Slings 6 Shutout Innings in River Cats Win while Top Prospects Russell & Ynoa Impress for Ports & Snappers
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Sonny Gray (6 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 5 BB / 8 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 5
Nashville Sounds 2
WP – Gray 4-1 / 2.19
HR – Choice (7)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sonny Gray
(6 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 5 BB / 8 K / Win)
RHP Sonny Gray had another strong start on Saturday, this time in front of a hometown crowd in Nashville, the city where he was born and where he starred for Vanderbilt University before being drafted by the A’s. Gray tossed 6 scoreless innings to earn his 4th win and lower his ERA to 2.19. Left fielder Scott Moore collected 3 hits, including a pair of doubles, while center fielder Michael Choice slugged his 7th home run and drove in 3 runs for the River Cats. If you missed it earlier this week, be sure to check out our interview with Michael Choice here. And you can see our interview with today’s winning pitcher Sonny Gray here.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
GAME #1
Midland RockHounds 6
San Antonio Missions 2
WP – Smith 4-3 / 2.09
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Murphy Smith
(5 IP / 7 H / 2 ER / 2 BB / 2 K / Win)
Starter Murphy Smith allowed 2 runs in 5 innings to earn his 4th win, while RHP Paul Smyth tossed 2 scoreless innings in relief to pick up the save. First baseman Anthony Aliotti and outfielder Chad Oberacker had 2 hits apiece, and shortstop Dusty Coleman and outfielder Jake Goebbert each drove in a pair of runs for the RockHounds.
GAME #2
Midland RockHounds 5
San Antonio Missions 6
LP – DeMark 0-1 / 3.27
HR – Goebbert (4), Oberacker (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Jake Goebbert
(Home Run)
Starter Josh Bowman allowed 5 runs, just 1 earned, over 5 innings of work. The 4 unearned runs came after shortstop Dusty Coleman’s throwing error in the bottom of the 2nd inning. Outfielder Chad Oberacker homered in the top of the 1st inning to put Midland on the board, while outfielder Jake Goebbert’s home run tied the game in the 5th, but RHP Mike DeMark surrendered a run in the 6th to take the loss. With outfielder Jeremy Barfield’s elevation to Sacramento, outfielder Josh Whitaker was promoted to Midland and, while serving as the designated hitter, drove in a run on a sacrifice fly in his debut with the RockHounds. He’ll be joined there by A’s starter Brett Anderson, who is set to begin a rehab assignment with Midland.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 6
Lancaster JetHawks 10
LP – Joseph 3-2 / 6.35
HR – Russell (3)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Addison Russell
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
RHP Drew Granier allowed 3 runs while striking out 5 over 6 innings of work and left the game with the lead, but RHP Jonathan Joseph gave up 5 runs in the bottom of the 8th inning to take the loss. Shortstop Addison Russell homered for the second straight night and drove in 3 runs for the Ports. In other news, with RHP Pedro Vidal’s promotion to Sacramento, RHP Brett Hunter has been added to the Ports’ roster from extended spring training.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Cedar Rapids Kernels 2
Beloit Snappers 3
WP – Dull 1-1 / 1.88
HR – Dixon (4)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Michael Ynoa
(4 IP / 3 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 7 K)
Starter Michael Ynoa gave up just 1 run while walking none and striking out 7 in 4 innings of work on Saturday, while RHP Andres Avila followed up by allowing 1 run in 4 innings of relief. Outfielder Rashun Dixon hit his 4th home run in his last 5 games to put Beloit on the board in the 2nd inning. And in the bottom of the 9th with the Snappers down by a run, designated hitter Chad Lewis doubled in a pair of runs to make a winner of RHP Ryan Dull who’d tossed 1 scoreless inning of relief.
Sunday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Nashville – 12:05pm PT
Midland @ San Antonio – 12:05pm PT / 2:05pm CT
Stockton @ Lancaster – 2:00pm PT
Cedar Rapids @ Beloit – Noon PT / 2:00pm CT
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Sunday, May 5th: Hounds & Ports Win while Cats Fall and Ynoa Looks Sharp in Snappers Loss
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds’ RHP Murphy Smith (7 IP / 5 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 4 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Las Vegas 51s 6
Sacramento River Cats 2
LP – Chavez 2-2 / 2.70
HR – Horton (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Josh Horton
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
Starter Jesse Chavez allowed 4 runs, 2 earned, on 8 hits over 6 2/3 innings to take the loss on Sunday. Third baseman Josh Horton had 2 hits, including a 2-run homer in the 7th inning to account for all of the River Cats’ scoring on the day, while outfielder Michael Choice and designated hitter Ryan Ortiz collected a pair of hits apiece. Shortstop Hiro Nakajima missed his second straight game after his debut on Friday and will be reevaluated in Oakland on Monday.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Frisco RoughRiders 4
Midland RockHounds 5
WP – Newby 1-3 / 2.20
HR – Barfield (6)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Murphy Smith
(7 IP / 5 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 4 K)
Starter Murphy Smith had another solid start on Sunday, allowing 3 runs, just 1 earned, on 5 hits over 7 innings. The right-hander was set to earn the win until Frisco scored a run off RHP Kyler Newby in the 8th inning. But outfielder Chad Oberacker drove in shortstop Dusty Coleman in the bottom of the 9th to allow Newby to pick up his 1st win of the season. Outfielder Jeremy Barfield clubbed a 3-run homer to put Midland on the board in the 1st.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Visalia Rawhide 1
Stockton Ports 7
WP – Walz 3-0 / 4.76
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Wade Kirkland
(Double / 2 RBIs)
After being demoted from Midland, RHP Sergio Perez allowed just 1 hit over 3 scoreless innings in his first start for Stockton on Sunday. LHP Omar Duran contributed 3 perfect innings in relief, while RHP T.J. Walz struck out 3 in 2 scoreless innings to pick his 3rd win. Shortstop Wade Kirkland and outfielder Dusty Robinson each had 2 hits and drove in a pair of runs. And catcher Phil Pohl, making his debut for Stockton, had a pair of hits and a pair of walks to reach base in his first 4 plate appearances for the Ports.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 4
Lansing Lugnuts 5
LP – Healy 0-1 / 2.25
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Michael Ynoa
(4 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 4 K)
Starter Michael Ynoa had his most impressive outing yet for Beloit, allowing 3 hits while walking none and striking out 4 over 4 scoreless innings of work on Sunday. In his first appearance with Beloit since being demoted from Stockton, RHP Andres Avila gave up 2 runs on 5 hits in 3 innings of relief, and RHP Tucker Healy took the loss after allowing 3 unearned runs to score in the bottom of the 8th inning. Third baseman Renato Nunez, who made 3 errors on Saturday, made a pair of errors in the 8th on Sunday to now give him a total of 9 on the season. And shortstop Daniel Robertson continued his hot hitting, collecting 3 more hits to raise his average to .448.
Monday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
Frisco @ Midland – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
Visalia @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Beloit @ Lansing – 4:05pm PT / 6:05pm CT
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Tuesday, April 30th: Ortiz’s HR in 10th Leads Ports to Victory while Cats & Snappers Win and Hounds Get Blanked
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ 3B Scott Moore (3 for 4 / Double / 5 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 10
Fresno Grizzlies 2
WP – Chavez 2-1 / 2.70
HR – Vogt (6), Barton (3)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Scott Moore
(3 for 4 / Double / 5 RBIs)
RHP Jesse Chavez returned to Sacramento and delivered another solid outing for the River Cats, allowing 2 runs over 5 innings to earn his 2nd win, while RHPs Mike Ekstrom and Darren Byrd combined for 4 scoreless innings in relief. Third baseman Scott Moore had a big night, collecting 3 hits, including a double, and drove in 5 runs, including the go-ahead run for the River Cats.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 0
Corpus Christi Hooks 1
LP – Smith 3-3 / 2.04
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Murphy Smith
(6 2/3 IP / 5 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 5 K)
Starter Murphy Smith had another impressive outing for Midland, allowing just 1 run over 6 2/3 innings, but he still ended up taking the loss as the RockHounds were held scoreless. Midland managed only 6 hits, 2 of them off the bat of hot-hitting outfielder Jake Goebbert.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 5
Stockton Ports 6
WP – Joseph 3-0 / 1.29
HR – Ortiz (3)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Ryan Ortiz
(2 for 3 / Home Run)
RHP Andres Avila had another rocky outing for Stockton, allowing 5 runs on 9 hits over 4 2/3 innings on Tuesday, but LHP Omar Duran and RHPs Pedro Vidal and Jonathan Joseph, who picked up the win, combined for 5 1/3 scoreless innings of relief. Shortstop Addison Russell, who’s been heating up of late, went 2 for 3 with a triple and drove in 2 runs. And with the game tied in the bottom of the 10th inning, catcher Ryan Ortiz clubbed a home run to give the Ports the win.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
West Michigan Whitecaps 5
Beloit Snappers 9
WP – Lamb 1-0 / 2.25
HR – Nunez (5)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Brett Vertigan
(3 for 5 / 2 Doubles / 3 RBIs)
Former top prospect Michael Ynoa allowed 1 run on 1 hit while walking 2 and striking out 2 over 3 innings of work on Tuesday. LHP Chris Lamb tossed 2 scoreless innings to pick up his 1st win, and RHP Tucker Healy got the final 6 outs to post his 1st save. Outfielder Brett Vertigan collected 3 hits, including 2 doubles, and drove in 3 runs, while third baseman Renato Nunez hit his 5th home run, and first baseman Matt Olson, who’s been coming on strong of late, had a pair of hits, including a double, for the Snappers.
You can see Matt Olson’s sweet home run swing from Monday’s game below, courtesy of @TommyECook from www.shadowsofwrigley.com. And you can check out Tommy’s scouting report on Beloit prospects Matt Olson, Daniel Robertson, Renato Nunez and others here: http://www.shadowsofwrigley.com/2013/04/30/west-michigan-whitecaps-beloit-snappers-429-430-recap/
Wednesday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Fresno – 7:05pm PT
Midland @ Corpus Christi – 5:05pm PT / 7:05pm CT
Rancho Cucamonga @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Beloit @ Great Lakes – 4:05pm PT / 6:05pm CT
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Thursday, April 25th: Strong Pitching Performances from Gray & Smith Lead Cats & Hounds to Victory
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds’ RHP Murphy Smith (6 IP / 6 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 4 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Salt Lake Bees 5
Sacramento River Cats 6
WP – Gray 2-1 / 3.27
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sonny Gray
(6 IP / 8 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 5 K / Win)
Starter Sonny Gray had a strong outing for Sacramento on Thursday, allowing just 1 run and striking out 5 over 6 innings to earn his 2nd win, while RHP Dan Otero tossed a scoreless inning in the 9th to pick up his 5th save. Second baseman Grant Green and third baseman Josh Horton both had a pair of hits and drove in a run, while designated hitter Yoenis Cespedes, in his first rehab appearance with Sacramento, struck out twice, grounded into a double play and had an RBI single in 4 at bats.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Corpus Christi Hooks 0
Midland RockHounds 6
WP – Smith 3-2 / 2.20
HR – Barfield (4)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Murphy Smith
(6 IP / 6 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 4 K / Win)
Starter Murphy Smith had another impressive outing for the RockHounds on Thursday, striking out 4 over 6 scoreless innings to earn his 3rd win and lower his ERA to 2.20. RHPs Paul Smyth and Kyler Newby combined for 3 scoreless innings of relief. Outfielder Jeremy Barfield smashed his 4th home run, and shortstop Darwin Perez collected 3 hits, including a double, and drove in a run in the win.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 1
Visalia Rawhide 3
LP – Granier 2-2 / 3.24
HR – Vollmuth (4)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Drew Granier
(5 IP / 5 H / 2 ER / 4 BB / 9 K)
Starter Drew Granier had another solid outing for Stockton on Thursday, allowing 2 runs while striking out 9 over 5 innings, but he still ended up taking the loss. Granier now leads all A’s minor leaguers with 35 strikeouts in 25 innings. RHP Pedro Vidal tossed 2 scoreless innings of relief in his return to Stockton after a brief stint with Sacramento, while designated hitter B.A. Vollmuth had a home run and a double in the loss.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
South Bend Silver Hawks 4
Beloit Snappers 7
WP – Bacus 2-0 / 3.32
HR – Nunez (4)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Renato Nunez
(Home Run / Double / 2 RBIs)
Third baseman Renato Nunez had a home run, a double and drove in 2 runs, while first baseman Matt Olson collected 3 hits, and catcher Bruce Maxwell and shortstop Sam Roberts both doubled and drove in a run. Starter Michael Ynoa struck out 3 and walked none over 3 scoreless innings of work, while RHP Dakota Bacus gave up 3 runs on 8 hits and struck out 6 over 4 innings to pick up his 2nd win. And RHP Ryan Dull got the final 3 outs to earn his 2nd save.
Friday’s Games:
Salt Lake @ Sacramento – 7:05pm
San Antonio @ Midland – 5:00pm PT / 7:00pm CT
Stockton @ High Desert – 7:05pm PT
South Bend @ Beloit – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
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Saturday, April 20th: Cats, Hounds & Ports All Win on Saturday while Snappers Sweep A Pair
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds’ RHP Murphy Smith (6 1/3 IP / 7 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 6 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Reno Aces 4
Sacramento River Cats 6
WP – Figueroa 1-0 / 9.39
HR – Vogt (5)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Travis Banwart
(3 2/3 IP / 3 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 3 K)
With Jesse Chavez’s recall by the A’s, RHP Travis Banwart got the surprise start on Saturday, his first of the season for the River Cats, and he ended up holding Reno to just 1 run over 3 2/3 innings of work. LHP Pedro Figueroa followed up by giving up 2 runs over 2 1/3 innings, but still picked up the win, while RHP Dan Otero got the final 3 outs for his 3rd save. Catcher Stephen Vogt hit his 5th home run, and first baseman Daric Barton and outfielder Michael Choice both doubled and drove in a run for the River Cats.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 4
San Antonio Missions 1
WP – Smith 2-2 / 2.78
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Murphy Smith
(6 1/3 IP / 7 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 6 K / Win)
Starter Murphy Smith had an impressive outing on Saturday, allowing just 1 run while striking out 6 over 6 1/3 innings to earn his 2nd win. RHP Paul Smyth came on to strike out 3 over 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief, and RHP Kyler Newby got the final 3 outs for his 3rd save. Outfielder D’Arby Myers had 2 hits, including a double, drove in a run and stole his 4th base for the RockHounds.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Modesto Nuts 2
Stockton Ports 5
WP – Hassebrock 1-1 / 6.88
HR – Muncy (8)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Designated Hitter Max Muncy
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
Starter Blake Hassebrock allowed 2 runs over 5 1/3 innings to earn his 1st win of the season on Saturday. RHP Seth Frankoff followed up with 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief, and RHP Jose Macias held Modesto scoreless over the final 2 innings to pick up his 2nd save. Hot-hitting first baseman Max Muncy, serving as the designated hitter for the night, his his 8th home run to put the Ports on the board in the 4th inning and drove in the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly in the 5th.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
GAME #1
Beloit Snappers 7
Burlington Bees 3
WP – Tyson 1-0 / 0.00
HR – Nunez (3)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Renato Nunez
(Home Run / Double / 3 RBIs)
Third baseman Renato Nunez continued his hot hitting of late, collecting 3 hits, including a home run and a double, and driving in 3 runs in the first game of Beloit’s doubleheader on Saturday. Starter Seth Streich allowed 3 runs over 4 1/3 innings for the Snappers, but RHP Drew Tyson came on to toss 2 2/3 innings of scoreless relief to earn the win in his first appearance of the season.
GAME #2
Beloit Snappers 6
Burlington Bees 1
WP – De Young 1-0 / 3.09
Farmhand Of The Game:
Designated Hitter Aaron Shipman
(Triple / 2 RBIs)
Starter Vince Voiro struck out 6 over 3 2/3 scoreless innings, and RHP Derek De Young followed up by striking out 6 and allowing 1 run over 3 1/3 innings to pick up the win in Saturday’s second game for the Snappers. Designated hitter Aaron Shipman tripled in 2 runs in the top of the 5th inning to give Beloit the lead, which they never relinquished, and first baseman Matt Olson and third baseman Jacob Tanis each drove in a pair of runs for the Snappers.
Sunday’s Games:
Reno @ Sacramento – 5:05pm PT
Midland @ San Antonio – 12:05pm PT / 2:05pm CT
Modesto @ Stockton – 2:09pm PT
Beloit @ Clinton – Noon PT / 2:00pm 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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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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Thursday, April 4th: Smith & Granier Lead Hounds & Ports to Opening Day Victories while Green & Nunez Homer in Cats & Snappers Losses
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds’ RHP Murphy Smith (5 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 3 BB / 4 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Las Vegas 51s 10
Sacramento River Cats 5
LP – Werner 0-1 / 16.62
HR – Green (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Second Baseman Grant Green
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
In his first start with Sacramento, LHP Andrew Werner allowed 8 runs in 4 1/3 innings to take the loss. Grant Green, who got the start at second base, hit a 3-run homer in the 9th, catcher David Freitas and outfielder Michael Taylor both had a pair of hits and drove in a run, and Shane Peterson doubled before leaving the game early, possibly in anticipation of a call-up to Oakland. Outfielder Michael Choice went 0-for-3 in his debut with the River Cats.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 11
NW Arkansas Naturals 0
WP – Smith 1-0 / 0.00
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Murphy Smith
(5 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 3 BB / 4 K / Win)
RHP Murphy Smith helped get things off to a good start for Midland by giving up just 2 hits and striking out 4 in 5 scoreless innings to earn the win in the RockHounds’ season opener. Third baseman Jefry Marte, serving as the designated hitter for the night, had 3 hits and 2 RBIs in his debut with Midland, returning first baseman Anthony Aliotti collected 2 hits and a pair of RBIs, and outfielder Chad Oberacker doubled in 3 runs in the RockHounds’ opening night win.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Bakersfield Blaze 2
Stockton Ports 6
WP – Granier 1-0 / 3.60
HR – Whitaker (1), Robinson (1), Muncy (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Drew Granier
(5 IP / 4 H / 2 ER / 3 BB / 6 K / Win)
RHP Drew Granier struck out 6 and allowed just 2 runs in 5 innings to earn the win in his debut with Stockton on Thursday night. First baseman Max Muncy had 3 hits, including a home run, in his first game with the Ports, while outfielders Josh Whitaker and Dusty Robinson both contributed 2-run homers to the cause. And in his first 5 plate appearances in the California League, shortstop Addison Russell had 1 hit, 1 walk and 3 strikeouts.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 7
Cedar Rapids Kernels 9
LP – Alcantara 0-1 / 12.27
HR – Nunez (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Renato Nunez
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
RHP Raul Alcantara allowed 7 runs, 5 earned, on 9 hits in just 3 2/3 innings to take the loss in the Snappers’ season opener. Catcher Bruce Maxwell, second baseman Chris Bostick and outfielder John Wooten each collected 2 hits and drove in a run. And third baseman Renato Nunez celebrated his 19th birthday by blasting a 3-run homer in the loss.
Friday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
Midland @ NW Arkansas – 5:00pm PT / 7:00pm CT
Bakersfield @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Beloit @ Cedar Rapids – 4:35pm PT / 6:35pm CT
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Preview: Top Prospect Miles Head Set To Be Main Attraction at Midland in 2013
Miles Head is ready to make his mark at Midland!
The opening day roster for the Midland RockHounds, the A’s Double-A affiliate in the Texas League, was announced this week. The RockHounds’ lineup will be led by one of the A’s top hitting prospects, third baseman Miles Head, who led all A’s minor leaguers in hits, RBIs, batting average and slugging percentage last season.
Along with Head, the RockHounds’ infield will also include Jefry Marte, Tommy Mendonca, Anthony Aliotti, Dusty Coleman, Darwin Perez and Tyler Ladendorf. Jeremy Barfield, Chad Oberacker and D’Arby Myers will man the outfield, while Ryan Lipkin and Nick Rickles will be behind the plate.
The RockHounds’ starting rotation will likely include Murphy Smith, Josh Bowman, Josh Stinson, Zach Neal, Carlos Hernandez and Arnold Leon as soon as he’s been stretched out enough to start. Left-handers Jeff Urlaub and Frank Gailey will join right-handers Carlos Fisher, Sergio Perez, Kyler Newby, Darren Byrd and Paul Smyth in the RockHounds’ bullpen.
You’ll find the Midland RockHounds’ complete roster, along with profiles of some of the team’s top players, below…
MILES HEAD
Right-Handed Hitting Third Baseman
Age On Opening Day: 21
Drafted 2009 – 26th Round
Head was acquired, along with Josh Reddick and minor league pitcher Raul Alcantara, from Boston last year in the deal that sent Andrew Bailey and Ryan Sweeney to the Red Sox. The big third baseman had an unbelievable first half at High-A Stockton, bashing 23 doubles and 18 home runs in just 267 at-bats while posting a truly impressive slash line of .382/.433/.715. The Georgia native spent the second half at Double-A Midland, where he put up a much more mortal .272/.338/.404 slash line in 234 at-bats. Head will get the chance to master the Texas League again in 2013. He played all but a handful of games at third base last year, and the team hopes that Head will stick at third, but he’ll probably spend just as much time at first base this season.
JEFRY MARTE
Right-Handed Hitting Third Baseman
Age On Opening Day: 21
Undrafted – Signed as International Free Agent
The A’s acquired Marte this off-season from the Mets in the Collin Cowgill trade. The third baseman had a .251/.322/.366 slash line last season at Binghamton in the Double-A Eastern League. Those numbers might not seem overly impressive, but it’s important to remember that he started the year as just a 20-year-old playing full-time at Double-A. And Marte looked good this spring, hitting .400 with a pair of doubles in a brief look with the A’s. Along with Miles Head, he’ll be splitting time between third base and first base at Midland this year and hoping to make his mark in his second year at Double-A.
CHAD OBERACKER
Left-Handed Hitting Outfielder
Age On Opening Day: 24
Drafted 2011 – 25th Round
Oberacker was a bit of a sleeper in the A’s system who’s now on the rise. He was drafted in the 25th round in 2011, but he’s quickly moved up the ladder and was the only one of Stockton’s regular outfielders from last season to earn a promotion to Midland to start the year. There might not be any one aspect of Oberacker’s game that really stands out, but he seems to do everything just well enough to succeed. He hits for a decent average, has a little pop in his bat, has good speed and can play center field. He’ll start the season flanked by Jeremy Barfield and D’Arby Myers in the RockHounds’ outfield and will rise as far as his talent will take him.
ARNOLD LEON
Right-Handed Pitcher
Age On Opening Day: 24
Undrafted – Signed as International Free Agent
Leon is probably best known for his role in helping to precipitate the brawl between the Mexican national and Canadian national teams at this year’s WBC tournament. Besides that dubious distinction, Leon is a talented Mexican hurler whom the A’s signed as an international free agent back in 2008. Unfortunately, serious arm injuries caused him to miss most of the 2010 and 2011 seasons. But he came back strong, pitching out of the bullpen, in 2012. The A’s plan to stretch him out and see if he can get back on track as a starter this year at Midland.
–MIDLAND ROCKHOUNDS 2013 ROSTER–
–HITTERS–
Anthony Aliotti 1B-DH
Tommy Mendonca 3B-DH
Miles Head 3B-1B
Jefry Marte 3B-1B
Darwin Perez 2B-SS
Tyler Ladendorf 2B-SS-OF
D’Arby Myers OF
–STARTING PITCHERS–
Murphy Smith RHP
Josh Bowman RHP
Zach Neal RHP
Carlos Hernandez LHP
Arnold Leon RHP
–RIGHT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Carlos Fisher RHP
Sergio Perez RHP
Kyler Newby RHP
Darren Byrd RHP
Paul Smyth RHP
Josh Stinson RHP
–LEFT-HANDED RELIEVERS—
Jeff Urlaub LHP
Frank Gailey LHP
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