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Monday, May 20th: It’s a Clean Sweep as All Four Affiliates Post Wins on Monday
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports’ Third Baseman Tony Thompson (2 Home Runs / 7 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
New Orleans Zephyrs 2
Sacramento River Cats 3
WP – Gordon 2-0 / 5.57
Farmhand Of The Game:
Second Baseman Hiro Nakajima
(1 for 2 / 2 RBIs)
Hiro Nakajima got his first start at second base for Sacramento on Monday and ended up driving in the tying and winnings runs for the River Cats. Designated hitter Grant Green doubled and drove in Sacramento’s only other run of the night. Starter Travis Banwart allowed 2 runs in 4 innings of work, while RHP Paul Smyth, in his first appearance since being called up from Midland, struck out 4 in 2 scoreless innings of relief. RHP Brian Gordon followed with 2 more scoreless innings to pick up the win, and RHP Dan Otero got the final 3 outs for his 11th save.
Wednesday, May 15th: Peters & Murphy Pitch Ports & Hounds to Victory while Snappers Lose in Extras
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports’ Pitcher Tanner Peters (8 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 10 K / Win)
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 8
Frisco RoughRiders 4
WP – Murphy 1-1 / 2.17
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sean Murphy
(6 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 5 K / Win)
Starter Sean Murphy had another solid outing for the RockHounds on Wednesday, allowing just 2 hits over 6 scoreless innings to earn the win. Outfielder D’Arby Myers, catcher Beau Taylor and first baseman Anthony Aliotti each drove in a pair of runs, while outfielder Chad Oberacker and designated hitter Jake Goebbert contributed 3 hits apiece for Midland.
Friday, May 10th: Alcantara’s Gem Helps Snappers Split A Pair while Cats & Ports Both Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Beloit Snappers’ Pitcher Raul Alcantara (7 IP / 1 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 3 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 3
Memphis Redbirds 10
LP – Banwart 2-1 / 5.64
HR – Peterson (3)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Shane Peterson
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
With RHP Jesse Chavez recalled by the A’s, RHP Travis Banwart became the last-minute starter for the River Cats on Friday, and he ended up allowing 4 runs over 3 1/3 innings to take the loss. First baseman Shane Peterson had 2 hits, including his 3rd home run, and drove in a pair of runs, while shortstop Hiro Nakajima went 0 for 3 in his fourth rehab game for Sacramento.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds
San Antonio Missions
(POSTPONED)
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 13
Lancaster JetHawks 19
LP – Perez 0-1 / 20.25
HR – Whitaker (6), Delgado (4), Russell (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Addison Russell
(Home Run / Triple / Double / 3 RBIs)
It was a California League slugfest in Lancaster on Friday with a total of 32 runs scored. Starter Sergio Perez was charged with 9 earned runs in just 1 inning of work to take the loss, while RHP T.J. Walz and LHP Omar Duran combined to give up another 10 runs. Shortstop Addison Russell had a big game, collecting a double, a triple and a home run, falling just a single short of a cycle, and driving in 3 runs. Outfielder Bobby Crocker had a pair of doubles and drove in 4 runs, while outfielder Josh Whitaker and designated hitter Ryan Delgado both homered in the loss.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
GAME #1
Peoria Chiefs 2
Beloit Snappers 0
LP – Bacus 3-1 / 3.30
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Dakota Bacus
(5 IP / 3 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 0 K)
Starter Dakota Bacus allowed 2 runs, just 1 earned, on 3 hits over 5 innings of work but still ended up taking the loss in the first game of Friday’s doubleheader. The Snappers managed just 5 hits in the game, 3 of them off the bat of catcher Bruce Maxwell who raised his average to .316, while third baseman Renato Nunez committed a pair of errors, giving him 11 miscues on the season.
GAME #2
Peoria Chiefs 0
Beloit Snappers 4
WP – Alcantara 5-1 / 2.61
HR – Olson (4)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Raul Alcantara
(7 IP / 1 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 3 K / Win)
RHP Raul Alcantara turned in an impressice performance for the Snappers in the second game of Friday’s doubleheader, allowing just 1 hit and no walks over 7 scoreless innings to earn his 5th win for Beloit. First baseman Matt Olson had 3 hits, including a home run and a double, and drove in a pair of runs in the win.
Saturday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Nashville – 4:35pm PT
Game #1 – Midland @ San Antonio – 3:05pm PT / 5:05pm CT
Game #2 – Midland @ San Antonio
Stockton @ Lancaster – 7:00pm PT
Cedar Rapids @ Beloit – 2:00pm PT / 4:00pm CT
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Saturday, May 4th: Cats & Snappers Ride Big Bats to Victory while Hounds & Ports Both Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ 3B Scott Moore (Home Run / 3 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Las Vegas 51s 7
Sacramento River Cats 11
WP – Banwart 2-0 / 4.74
HR – Crumbliss (3), Moore (2), Peterson (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Scott Moore
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
Third baseman Scott Moore continued his hot hitting on Saturday. With the game tied in the bottom of the 6th inning, Moore stepped up to the plate and blasted a home run to give the River Cats the lead, which they never relinquished. And beyond that, he scored twice more and drove in 2 other runs. Outfielders Conner Crumbliss and Shane Peterson also homered in the win. Starter Justin Thomas had a rough outing, allowing 6 runs on 7 hits over just 3 1/3 innings of work, while RHP Travis Banwart gave up 1 run in 2 2/3 innings of relief to earn his 2nd win, and RHP Mike Ekstrom tossed 2 scoreless innings to pick up his 3rd save.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Frisco RoughRiders 4
Midland RockHounds 2
LP – Hernandez 1-4 / 3.89
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Chad Oberacker
(Double / 2 RBIs)
Starter Carlos Hernandez allowed 4 runs and struck out 7 over 7 innings of work to take the loss on Saturday, while LHP Frank Gailey contributed 2 scoreless innings in relief. Outfielder Chad Oberacker drove in the RockHounds’ only 2 runs of the game with a 2-out double in the bottom of the 5th inning.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Visalia Rawhide 5
Stockton Ports 3
LP – Peters 2-2 / 7.12
Farmhand Of The Game:
Second Baseman Antonio Lamas
(3 for 5 / RBI)
Starter Tanner Peters had another shaky outing for Stockton, allowing 4 runs on 6 hits over 5 2/3 innings to take the loss. Second baseman Antonio Lamas had 3 of the Ports’ 5 hits on the night and drove in a run, and first baseman Max Muncy and outfielder Josh Whitaker each had a hit and drove in a run in the loss.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 11
Lansing Lugnuts 6
WP – Alcantara 4-1 / 3.15
HR – Nunez (6), Wooten (5), Olson (3)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Renato Nunez
(Home Run / Double / 3 RBIs)
Third baseman Renato Nunez has wielded the big bat for Beloit, and on Saturday, he collected 3 hits, including a home run and a double, and drove in 3 runs – and his average now stands at .318 – but he also showed his weakness in the field, making 3 errors to give him a total of 7 on the season. Designated hitter Matt Olson, who’s been heating up of late, also homered and drove in 3 runs for the Snappers. Starter Raul Alcantara allowed 5 runs, 2 earned, on 12 hits to earn his 4th win, while RHP Kris Hall gave up 1 run in 3 innings of relief to pick up his 1st save.
Sunday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Sacramento – 1:05pm PT
Frisco @ Midland – Noon PT / 2:00pm CT
Visalia @ Stockton – 2:09pm PT
Beloit @ Lansing – 2:05pm PT / 4:05pm CT
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Monday, April 29th: Alcantara Pitches Snappers to Victory while Hounds Fall and Cats Lose in Extras
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Beloit Snappers’ Pitcher Raul Alcantara (6 1/3 IP / 6 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 8 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 7
Fresno Grizzlies 8
LP – Simmons 0-2 / 7.45
HR – Green (4), Barton (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Second Baseman Grant Green
(4 for 6 / Home Run / Triple / 2 RBIs)
Starter Justin Thomas allowed 6 runs on 8 hits over 5 innings and left with his team down 6-1, but RHP Brian Gordon held Fresno scoreless for 3 innings and the River Cats battled back to tie the game in the 9th and send the game to extra innings. Second baseman Grant Green hit a key 2-run homer in the top of the 9th to drive in the tying run. Green then tripled in the top of the 11th for his 4th hit of the night and came around to score the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly by outfielder Shane Peterson. But RHP James Simmons surrendered 2 runs in the bottom of the 11th to take his 2nd loss.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
San Antonio Missions 8
Midland RockHounds 7
LP – Fisher 0-1 / 4.97
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder D’Arby Myers
(2 Doubles / 2 RBIs)
Starter Carlos Hernandez went 6 innings and allowed 4 unearned runs thanks to 2 errors by shortstop Dusty Coleman, but he still left the game with the lead. RHP Carlos Fisher came on to allow 4 runs though and took the loss. Outfielder D’Arby Myers had 2 doubles and drove in a pair of runs for the RockHounds.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
West Michigan Whitecaps 1
Beloit Snappers 6
WP – Alcantara 3-1 / 3.18
HR – Wooten (4), Olson (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Raul Alcantara
(6 1/3 IP / 6 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 8 K / Win)
Starter Raul Alcantara had one of his best outings yet for Beloit, allowing just 1 run while walking none and striking out 8 over 6 1/3 innings to earn his 3rd win. RHP Ryan Dull tossed 2 2/3 perfect innings of relief to pick up his 3rd save. Outfielder John Wooten hit his 4th home run, and first baseman Matt Olson homered for the 2nd straight night for the Snappers.
Tuesday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Fresno – 7:05pm PT
Midland @ Corpus Christi – 5:05pm PT / 7:05pm CT
Rancho Cucamonga @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
West Michigan @ Beloit – 9:00am PT / 11:00am CT
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Monday, April 22nd: Straily, Murphy & Alcantara Pitch Cats, Hounds & Snappers to Victory on Monday
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Dan Straily (6 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 5 BB / 4 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Reno Aces 1
Sacramento River Cats 3
WP – Straily 3-0 / 0.96
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Dan Straily
(6 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 5 BB / 4 K / Win)
RHP Dan Straily had his third straight solid start for Sacramento on Monday, allowing just 1 unearned run on 3 hits over 6 innings to earn the win. RHP Dan Otero got the final 3 outs to post his 4th save. First baseman Daric Barton continued his hot hitting of late, collecting a pair of hits and driving in a run in the win.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Corpus Christi Hooks 1
Midland RockHounds 2
WP – Urlaub 2-0 / 2.45
HR – Barfield (3), Aliotti (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sean Murphy
(6 2/3 IP / 5 H / 1 ER / 3 BB / 5 K)
Starter Sean Murphy made an impressive debut with the RockHounds on Monday, allowing just 1 run on 5 hits over 6 2/3 innings of work. First baseman Anthony Aliotti hit his 2nd home run in the 6th inning to put Midland on the board, and Murphy left the game in the 7th inning with the game tied 1-1. Then with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th inning, outfielder Jeremy Barfield clubbed his 3rd home run to end the game. LHP Jeff Urlaub pitched a perfect 9th to pick up his 2nd win.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 3
Clinton LumberKings 2
WP – Alcantara 2-1 / 3.68
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Raul Alcantara
(6 IP / 8 H / 2 ER / 2 BB / 1 K / Win)
RHP Raul Alcantara had another solid start for the Snappers on Monday, allowing 2 runs over 6 innings to post his 2nd win. RHP Ryan Dull got the final 4 outs for his 1st save. Second baseman Chris Bostick doubled, tripled and scored twice, while catcher Bruce Maxwell and outfielder Ryan Mathews both doubled in a run in the win.
Tuesday’s Games:
Reno @ Sacramento – 12:05pm PT
Corpus Christi @ Midland – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
Stockton @ Visalia – 7:00pm PT
Beloit @ Clinton – 10:30am PT / 12:30pm CT
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Tuesday, April 16th: Straily Stars in Cats’ 6th Straight Win
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Dan Straily (7 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 7 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 2
Las Vegas 51s 1
WP – Straily 2-0 / 1.42
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Dan Straily
(7 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 7 K / Win)
In his second start for Sacramento, RHP Dan Straily had another impressive outing, allowing 1 run on 4 hits and striking out 7 over 7 innings to earn his 2nd win, while RHP Dan Otero got the final 3 outs to pick up his 2nd save. Second baseman Grant Green had 4 hits and scored one of the River Cats’ 2 runs, shortstop Jemile Weeks had 3 hits and scored the other run, while catcher Stephen Vogt and outfielder Michael Choice each drove in a run in Sacramento’s 6th straight win.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Arkansas Travelers 4
Midland RockHounds 6
WP – Smyth 2-0 / 2.70
HR – Barfield (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Paul Smyth
(3 IP / 0 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 2 K / Win)
Outfielder Jeremy Barfield hit a 2-run homer in the 2nd inning to give Midland a 1-run lead, while starter Zach Neal allowed 4 runs, 2 earned over 5 innings of work. The 2 unearned runs scored in the 5th inning with the help of 3 RockHounds’s error by outfielder Jeremy Barfield, third baseman Jefry Marte and shortstop Darwin Perez. RHP Paul Smyth entered the game with Midland down by a run and held Arkansas scoreless over 3 perfect innings to allow the RockHounds the chance to come back and retake the lead thanks to an RBI double off the bat of first baseman Miles Head. RHP Kyler Newby got the final 3 outs for his 1st save, while catcher Beau Taylor doubled in his first game back in action with Midland.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 1
San Jose Giants 2
LP – Murphy 2-1 / 2.89
HR – Lamas (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sean Murphy
(6 2/3 IP / 7 H / 2 ER / 2 BB / 8 K)
Starter Sean Murphy had another solid outing for Stockton, allowing 2 runs while striking out 8 over 6 2/3 innings, but he still ended up taking the loss on Tuesday. Outfielder Josh Whitaker doubled, and second baseman Antonio Lamas hit his 2nd home run in as many nights for the Ports’ only run of the game.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
GAME #1
KaneCounty Cougars 4
Beloit Snappers 3
LP – Vail 0-2 / 9.00
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder John Wooten
(3 for 3 / RBI)
Starter Raul Alcantara allowed 2 runs on 7 hits over 5 1/3 innings and left the game with a 1-run lead, but RHP Tyler Vail gave up 2 runs in 1 2/3 innings of relief to take the loss. Outfielder John Wooten collected 3 hits and drove in a run for the Snappers.
GAME #2
KaneCounty Cougars 3
Beloit Snappers 8
WP – Bacus 1-0 / 2.40
HR – Mathews (3)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Renato Nunez
(2 Doubles / 2 RBIs)
Third baseman Renato Nunez had 2 doubles, both in a big 7-run 2nd inning, and drove in a pair of runs for Beloit. Designated hitter John Wooten doubled and drove in 2, and outfielder Ryan Mathews hit his 3rd home run for the Snappers. In his most impressive appearance so far this season, former top prospect Michael Ynoa allowed 1 unearned run on 2 hits while walking 1 and striking out 5 over 3 innings of work. RHP Dakota Bacus gave up 2 runs while striking out 5 in 4 innings of relief to pick up the win.
Wednesday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Las Vegas – 7:05pm PT
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: Olson, Nunez, Bostick, Ynoa Big Names for Beloit in 2013
Michael Ynoa continues his road to recovery in Beloit
The opening day roster for the Beloit Snappers, the A’s new Class-A affiliate in the Midwest League, was announced on Saturday. And it looks like the team will be loaded with young talent.
The A’s have been fairly aggressive in pushing last year’s promising young draft class up the ladder. And 9 of the A’s top 20 picks from last year’s draft will open the season on the Snappers’ roster, including a pair of 19-year-old infielders – first baseman Matt Olson and third baseman Renato Nunez.
Joining them in the Snappers’ infield will be another top prospect, second baseman Chris Bostick. The Snappers’ starting rotation will be led by once-promising pitching phenom Michael Ynoa, who finally appears to be healthy and is eager to reclaim his status as one of the team’s top prospects.
You’ll find the Beloit Snappers’ complete roster, along with profiles of some of the team’s top players, below…
MATT OLSON
Left-Handed Hitting First Baseman
Age On Opening Day: 19
Drafted 2012 – 1st Round
Olson was the A’s third overall draft pick last year, selected right behind infielders Addison Russell and Daniel Robertson. The Georgia native is a big 6’4” power-hitting first baseman who just celebrated his 19th birthday a few days ago. Olson posted a .282/.352/.521 slash line last year in his pro debut, clubbing 16 doubles and 9 home runs in just 188 at-bats, and he’ll now be bringing his big bat to Beloit.
RENATO NUNEZ
Right-Handed Hitting Third Baseman
Age On Opening Day: 19
Undrafted – Signed as International Free Agent
The hot-hitting third baseman will be celebrating his 19th birthday on opening day for Beloit. The A’s invested heavily in Nunez when the team reportedly gave the young Venezuelan slugger $2.2 million to sign back in 2010. And there’s no question that Nunez seems to have a pretty special bat. Last year in rookie ball, he put up a .325/.403/.550 slash line with 18 doubles in 160 at-bats. In the field though, Nunez made 7 errors in just 30 games at third base, botching 1 in every 10 chances at the hot corner. But the A’s have shown that he’ll move up the chain as fast as his bat can carry him.
CHRIS BOSTICK
Right-Handed Hitting Second Baseman
Age On Opening Day: 20
Drafted 2011 – 44th Round
Bostick was hardly high on anyone’s radar when he was drafted in the 44th-round in 2011, but lots of folks seem to think he does a lot of things the right way – and baseball people like that. Bostick spent most of last season playing second base at Class-A Vermont but also spent a little time at shortstop. His .251/.325/.369 slash line wasn’t remarkable, but he was still just 19 last season. And if Bostick keeps playing the game the right way, he’ll continue to be given the chance to see just how far his talents will take him.
MICHAEL YNOA
Right-Handed Starting Pitcher
Age On Opening Day: 21
Undrafted – Signed as International Free Agent
The A’s originally made a big splash in the international free agent market by signing the 16-year-old Dominican bonus baby to a contract worth over $4 million. But injuries and Tommy John surgery have limited the 6’7” right-hander to just under 40 innings over the past 3 seasons. He finally appears to be healthy though and was throwing well, lighting up radar guns and bringing smiles to the faces of A’s scouts in minor league camp this year. And now Ynoa is poised to continue his road to recovery in Beloit this season.
–BELOIT SNAPPERS 2013 ROSTER–
–HITTERS–
Matt Olson 1B
Renato Nunez 3B
Sam Roberts 2B-SS
Jacob Tanis 1B-3B
John Wooten OF
Ryan Mathews OF
–STARTING PITCHERS–
Michael Ynoa RHP
Raul Alcantara RHP
Tyler Vail RHP
Chris Lamb LHP
Vince Voiro RHP
–RELIEF PITCHERS–
Seth Streich RHP
Kris Hall RHP
Dakota Bacus RHP
Stuart Pudenz RHP
Austin House RHP
Derek DeYoung RHP
Tucker Healy RHP
Ryan Dull RHP
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