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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.
Thursday, May 9th: Thomas Pitches Cats to Victory while Snappers Win and Hounds & Ports Both Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Justin Thomas (6 IP / 6 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 1 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 5
Memphis Redbirds 3
WP – Thomas 1-2 / 5.25
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Justin Thomas
(6 IP / 6 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 1 K / Win)
Starter Justin Thomas allowed just 1 run in 6 innings to earn his 1st win for the River Cats on Thursday, while RHP Dan Otero picked up his 8th save. Designated hitter Grant Green had 3 hits, including a double, and drove in 2 runs, while shortstop Hiro Nakajima went 1 for 4 in his third rehab game with Sacramento, and outfielder Jeremy Barfield collected a pair of hits in his debut with the River Cats.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 1
San Antonio Missions 2
LP – Murphy 0-1 / 2.74
HR – Aliotti (3)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Anthony Aliotti
(3 for 4 / Home Run)
Starter Sean Murphy allowed 2 runs on 7 hits over 5 2/3 innings to take the loss on Thursday. First baseman Anthony Aliotti collected 3 of Midland’d 5 hits on the night, including his 3rd home run, to account for the RockHounds’ only run of the game and raise his average to .378.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 0
Modesto Nuts 2
LP – Peters 2-3 / 6.03
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Tanner Peters
(7 IP / 7 H / 1 ER / 3 BB / 5 K)
RHP Tanner Peters had his best start in his last four outings, allowing just 1 run over 7 innings of work, but still ended up taking the loss on Thursday. The Ports were shut out and collected just 3 hits on the night, one apiece from outfielder Josh Whitaker, catcher Ryan Delgado and third baseman Tony Thompson.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Peoria Chiefs 5
Beloit Snappers 6
WP – Pudenz 1-1 / 13.50
HR – Dixon (3)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Chad Lewis
(2 Doubles / 2 RBIs)
Starter Austin House allowed 4 runs over 5 innings of work on Thursday. Outfielder Rashun Dixon drilled a home run, his 3rd in his last 3 games, while third baseman Chad Lewis collected 2 doubles and drove in a pair of runs, and Stuart Pudenz picked up his 1st win with an inning of scoreless relief.
Friday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Memphis – 5:05pm PT
Midland @ San Antonio – 5:05pm PT / 7:05pm CT
Stockton @ Lancaster – 7:00pm PT
Game #1 – Peoria @ Beloit – 2:00pm PT / 4:00pm CT
Game #2 – Peoria @ Beloit
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Thursday, May 2nd: Voiro Pitches Snappers to Victory while Cats, Hounds & Ports All Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Beloit Snappers’ Pitcher Vince Voiro (5 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 4 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 5
Fresno Grizzlies 11
LP – Werner 2-4 / 9.46
HR – Moore (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Scott Moore
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
LHP Andrew Werner had another shaky start for Sacramento, allowing 7 runs on 9 hits over 4 2/3 innings to take the loss. Third baseman Scott Moore homered and drove in 3 runs, while first baseman Daric Barton, second baseman Jemile Weeks and outfielder Shane Peterson all doubled for the River Cats.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 1
Corpus Christi Hooks 6
LP – Leon 1-2 / 6.55
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sean Murphy
(5 IP / 4 H / 2 ER / 2 BB / 5 K)
In his return from the disabled list, RHP Arnold Leon allowed 4 runs, 1 earned, on 4 hits over just 2 1/3 innings to take the loss. RHP Sean Murphy came in and did an admirable job in relief, allowing 2 runs and striking out 5 in 5 innings of work. Third baseman Miles Head, outfielder D’Arby Myers and designated hitter Chad Oberacker collected a pair of hits apiece for the RockHounds. And former A’s catching prospect Max Stassi hit a 2-run homer for the Hooks in the 1st inning.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 6
Stockton Ports 5
LP – Brown 1-1 / 5.31
HR – Muncy (9), Whitaker (4)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Max Muncy
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
LHP Jake Brown, making his first start of the season for Stockton, had a rough time on Thursday, giving up 6 runs on 7 hits over 3 innings to take the loss. RHP T.J. Walz did a solid job in relief, allowing no hits and no runs while striking out 5 in 3 innings of work. First baseman Max Muncy hit a 2-run homer, his 9th, while outfielder Josh Whitaker hit his 4th, a solo shot.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 4
Great LakesLoons 0
WP – Voiro 1-1 / 4.86
HR – Robertson (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Vince Voiro
(5 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 4 K / Win)
The Snappers got a solid start for the second straight night, this time from RHP Vince Voiro, who allowed just 3 hits over 5 scoreless innings to earn his 1st win of the season. RHP Derek De Young followed up with 4 scoreless innings of relief to pick up his 1st save. Shortstop Daniel Robertson had 3 hits, including his 2nd double and his 2nd home run, while first baseman Matt Olson had 2 hits, including his 7th double, and drove in a pair of runs in the win.
You can see RHP Michael Ynoa’s form from Tuesday’s game and RHP Raul Alcantara’s form from Monday’s game below, courtesy of @TommyECook from www.shadowsofwrigley.com. And you can check out Tommy’s scouting report on Ynoa here: http://www.shadowsofwrigley.com/2013/05/02/michael-ynoa-isnt-what-id-hoped-for-scouting-report-video/
Friday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
Midland @ Corpus Christi – 5:05pm PT / 7:05pm CT
Visalia @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Beloit @ Great Lakes – 4:05pm PT / 6:05pm CT
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Saturday, April 27th: HRs from Taylor & Thompson Lead Cats & Ports to Victory while Hounds & Snappers Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports’ DH Tony Thompson (2 Home Runs / 6 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Salt Lake Bees 5
Sacramento River Cats 6
WP – Scribner 1-0 / 8.10
HR – Montz (5), Taylor (4)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Michael Taylor
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
Starter Travis Banwart allowed 4 runs on 6 hits over 4 innings of work, and after 7 ½ innings the River Cats were trailing 5-3. But in the bottom of the 8th inning, outfielder Michael Taylor blasted a 2-run homer to tie the game, and catcher Luke Montz followed up with a solo shot to provide the go-ahead run for the River Cats. RHP Evan Scribner tossed 2 1/3 scoreless innings of relief to earn the win, and LHP Hideki Okajima struck out the final 3 batters in the 9th to pick up his 1st save.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
San Antonio Missions 4
Midland RockHounds 3
LP – Newby 0-2 / 2.03
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sean Murphy
(5 2/3 IP / 6 H / 2 ER / 1 BB / 6 K)
RHP Sean Murphy was solid again in his second outing for the RockHounds, allowing 2 runs while striking out 6 over 5 2/3 innings on Saturday. Third baseman Jefry Marte had 2 doubles, and shortstop Dusty Coleman had a pair of hits and doubled in a run. Midland was leading 3-2 headed into the 9th inning. But with the help of 2 errors from outfielder Jake Goebbert and shortstop Dusty Coleman, RHP Kyler Newby gave up 2 runs, 1 earned, in the 9th to take the loss.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 17
High Desert Mavericks 7
WP – Frankoff 1-0 / 3.52
HR – Thompson 2 (4), Vollmuth (6), Robinson (4), Russell (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Designated Hitter Tony Thompson
(2 Home Runs / 6 Runs)
The Ports’ lineup exploded for 17 runs on Saturday night. Designated hitter Tony Thompson clubbed a pair of home runs and drove in 6 runs, outfielder Dusty Robinson homered, tripled and drove in 4 runs, and third baseman B.A. Vollmuth slugged a solo shot. Shortstop Addison Russell had a pair of hits, including his 1st home run for Stockton, and walked 3 times, while second baseman Antonio Lamas collected 5 hits on the night. RHP Deyvi Jimenez struggled in his second start for Stockton, allowing 4 runs on 8 hits over 4 innings of work, while RHP Seth Frankoff allowed 1 unearned in 2 innings of relief to pick up his 1st win for the Ports.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
South Bend Silver Hawks 13
Beloit Snappers 5
LP – DeYoung 1-1 / 4.60
HR – Wooten (3)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Matt Olson
(2 Doubles / 2 RBIs)
Starter Derek De Young allowed 4 runs on 9 hits over 4 innings to take the loss, and he was followed by RHP Vince Voiro, who gave up 7 runs, 5 earned, over 3 1/3 innings of relief. Outfielder John Wooten hit his 3rd home run, while first baseman Matt Olson had 2 doubles and drove in a pair of runs in the loss.
Sunday’s Games:
Salt Lake @ Sacramento – 1:05pm PT
San Antonio @ Midland – Noon PT / 2:00pm CT
Stockton @ High Desert – 2:05pm PT
West Michigan @ Beloit – Noon PT / 2:00pm 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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Thursday, April 11th: Straily & Murphy Pitch Cats & Ports to Victory while Hounds & Snappers Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Dan Straily (5 2/3 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 9 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Tacoma Rainiers 4
Sacramento River Cats 5
WP – Straily 1-0 / 1.59
HR – Crumbliss (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Dan Straily
(5 2/3 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 9 K / Win)
In his first start back at Sacramento, RHP Dan Straily picked up where he left off, striking out 9 and allowing 1 earned run over 5 2/3 innings for the win. Tacoma scored 2 unearned runs off Straily in the 1st inning thanks to a trio of errors by first baseman Daric Barton, second baseman Grant Green and Straily himself. Outfielder Conner Crumbliss hit a 3-run homer in the bottom of the 2nd inning to give the River Cats the lead, which they never relinquished. Catcher Stephen Vogt, outfielder Shane Peterson and Jemile Weeks, making his second straight start at shortstop, contributed 2 hits apiece. RHP Dan Otero tossed 2 1/3 perfect innings in relief and RHP Mike Ekstrom got the final 3 outs for the save.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
NW Arkansas Naturals 7
Midland RockHounds 5
LP – Newby 0-1 / 3.86
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Zach Neal
(4 1/3 IP / 1 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 6 K)
RHP Zach Neal had his second straight impressive start for the RockHounds, allowing just 1 hit and 1 run while striking out 6 in 4 1/3 innings of work. Designated hitter Jefry Marte had a pair of hits, including a double, and drove in a run. Catcher Ryan Lipkin, second baseman Darwin Perez, and outfielders Chad Oberacker and Jake Goebbert drove in a run apiece. But RHP Paul Smyth allowed 3 runs in 1/3 of an inning of relief, and RHP Kyler Newby gave up 2 runs in 1 2/3 innings to take the loss. In other news, the A’s released third baseman Tommy Mendonca, who had yet to get an at-bat with the RockHounds this season.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 10
Bakersfield Blaze 3
WP – Murphy 2-0 / 3.00
HR – Robinson (3)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sean Murphy
(7 IP / 7 H / 3 ER / 1 BB / 5 K / Win)
RHP Sean Murphy had his second straight solid start for Stockton, allowing 3 runs while striking out 5 over 7 innings to earn the win. Outfielder Dusty Robinson hit a 2-run homer in the 1st inning to put the Ports on the board. Second baseman Antonio Lamas reached base 5 times in 5 plate appearances and drove in 2 runs, and hot-hitting first baseman Max Muncy had 2 hits and drove in a pair of runs for the Ports.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Burlington Bees 4
Beloit Snappers 3
LP – Vail 0-1 / 8.10
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Dakota Bacus
(6 IP / 4 H / 2 ER / 1 BB / 7 K)
Former top prospect Michael Ynoa, returning from injuries and on a strict pitch count, made his second start of the season for Beloit, allowing 1 unearned run on 2 hits while striking out 1 and walking 2 over 2 innings of work on Thursday. RHP Dakota Bacus looked good again, allowing 2 runs and striking out 7 in 6 innings in relief of Ynoa. But RHP Tyler Vail gave up the game-winning run in the top of the 9th inning to take the loss. Center fielder Brett Vertigan collected a pair of hits and drove in a run for the Snappers.
Friday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Reno – 6:35pm PT
NW Arkansas @ Midland – 5:00pm PT / 7:00pm CT
Stockton @ Bakersfield – 7:15pm PT
Burlington @ Beloit – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
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Saturday, April 6th: Streich, Murphy & Bowman Pitch Snappers, Ports & Hounds To Victory
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Beloit Snappers’ RHP Seth Streich (5 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 3 BB / 4 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Las Vegas 51s 6
Sacramento River Cats 1
LP – Thomas 0-1 / 3.38
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Justin Thomas
(5 1/3 IP / 5 H / 2 ER / 2 BB / 6 K)
LHP Justin Thomas was solid in his debut for Sacramento, allowing 2 runs while striking out 6 in 5 1/3 innings of work. Second baseman Grant Green had a pair of hits and scored the River Cats’ only run of the night. Green started his third straight game at second, while Jemile Weeks started his third straight game as the designated hitter. First baseman Daric Barton made his season debut with the River Cats, batting 8th and going 1 for 4. With Barton, catcher Stephen Vogt and pitcher Dan Straily being added to the River Cats’ roster, pitcher Dan Otero was designated for assignment, while pitcher Nate Long and catcher David Freitas were both assigned to Midland.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 5
NW Arkansas Naturals 1
WP – Bowman 1-0 / 1.80
HR – Head (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Josh Bowman
(5 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 1 K / Win)
RHP Josh Bowman allowed just 1 run in 5 innings to earn the win for Midland on Saturday. RHPs Carlos Fisher and Kyler Newby each contributed 2 scoreless innings in relief. Shortstop Dusty Coleman went 3 for 3 with 2 doubles and 2 RBIs, third baseman Jefry Marte had a pair of hits, and designated hitter Miles Head blasted his 1st home run of the season. Newly-acquired outfielder Jake Goebbert made his debut with Midland, batting 2nd and going 0 for 5, and RHP Sergio Perez was placed on the disabled list.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Bakersfield Blaze 3
Stockton Ports 7
WP – Murphy 1-0 / 1.80
HR – Fabiaschi (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sean Murphy
(5 IP / 5 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 6 K / Win)
Starter Sean Murphy picked up where he left off last season with Stockton, striking out 6 and allowing 1 earned run over 5 innings of work to earn the win on Saturday. A’s Farm’s contributing blogger, RHP Seth Frankoff, struck out 3 in 2 scoreless innings of relief in his debut with the Ports. Third baseman Tony Thompson’s error in the top of the 4th inning led to 2 unearned runs and gave Bakersfield the lead. But second baseman Michael Fabiaschi hit a 2-run homer in the bottom of the 4th to give the Ports back the lead. The infielder had just joined the team that day, taking the place of infielder Antonio Lamas, who was placed on the temporarily inactive list.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 2
Cedar Rapids Kernels 1
WP – Streich 1-0 / 0.00
HR – Mathews (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Seth Streich
(5 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 3 BB / 4 K / Win)
The A’s 6th-round draft pick from last year, RHP Seth Streich, made an impressive debut for Beloit, striking out 4 in 5 scoreless innings of work for the Snappers on Saturday. RHP Chris Lamb got the final 4 outs for the save. And in his 1st start of the season, outfielder Ryan Mathews went 3 for 3 with a home run, a double and 2 RBIs to account for both the Snappers’ runs on the night.
Sunday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Sacramento – 1:05pm PT
Midland @ Arkansas – 2:10pm PT / 4:10pm CT
Bakersfield @ Stockton – 2:09pm PT
Beloit @ Cedar Rapids – 12:05pm PT / 2:05pm 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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A’s, River Cats’ & RockHounds’ Roster Projections
Will Hiro still be smiling in Sacramento?
We’re now less than a week away from opening day, and Jemile Weeks has been optioned to Sacramento, Adam Rosales has been placed on the disabled list, and Hiro Nakajima has been struggling and is now dealing with a strained hamstring. And thanks to these recent developments, it looks like the A’s opening day roster may now be rounding into shape – and along with it, the Sacramento River Cats’ and Midland RockHounds’ rosters too. Of course, plenty can still change and nothing is etched in stone. There haven’t been any official announcements from the team yet and there probably won’t be until about 24 hours before opening day, but below are our projected opening day rosters for the A’s and their Triple-A and Double-A affiliates based on what we think we know at this point…
PROJECTED 2013 OAKLAND A’S ROSTER
Derek Norris
–CATCHERS–
–INFIELDERS–
Brandon Moss 1B
Nate Freiman 1B
Eric Sogard 2B
Jed Lowrie SS
–OUTFIELDERS–
Coco Crisp OF
Josh Reddick OF
Chris Young OF
Seth Smith OF
Brett Anderson
–STARTING PITCHERS–
Brett Anderson LHP
Jarrod Parker RHP
Tommy Milone LHP
A.J. Griffin RHP
Dan Straily RHP
–RIGHT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Grant Balfour RHP
Ryan Cook RHP
Pat Neshek RHP
Chris Resop RHP
–LEFT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Sean Doolittle LHP
Jerry Blevins LHP
Travis Blackley LHP
(Bartolo Colon – SUSPENDED)
(Fernando Rodriguez – DL)
(Adam Rosales – DL)
PROJECTED 2013 SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS ROSTER
Michael Choice
–HITTERS–
Jemile Weeks 2B
Andy Parrino SS-3B-OF
Grant Green 2B-3B-OF
Josh Horton 3B-SS-2B
Scott Moore 1B-3B-DH
Shane Peterson OF-1B
Conner Crumbliss OF-2B
Sonny Gray
–STARTING PITCHERS–
Sonny Gray RHP
Andrew Werner LHP
Jesse Chavez RHP
Bruce Billings RHP
Travis Banwart RHP
–RIGHT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Evan Scribner RHP
Mike Ekstrom RHP
James Simmons RHP
Arnold Leon RHP
–LEFT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Hideki Okajima LHP
Jordan Norberto LHP
Pedro Figueroa LHP
Justin Thomas LHP
PROJECTED 2013 MIDLAND ROCKHOUNDS ROSTER
Miles Head
–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
Sean Murphy
–STARTING PITCHERS–
Carlos Hernandez LHP
Murphy Smith RHP
Josh Bowman RHP
Sean Murphy RHP
Jacob Brown LHP
–RIGHT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Brian Gordon RHP
Carlos Fisher RHP
Kyler Newby RHP
Darren Byrd RHP
Paul Smyth RHP
Nate Long RHP
Sergio Perez RHP
–LEFT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Frank Gailey LHP
***UPDATE: In something of a surprise, the A’s have designated LHP Travis Blackley for assignment. This opens a spot in the A’s bullpen for either Evan Scribner, Pedro Figueroa, Mike Ekstrom or Hideki Okajima. Their spot in the River Cats bullpen will be filled by RHP Danny Otero, who was claimed off waivers.
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