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Tuesday, May 21st: Ports Win in 17 while Cats Lose in 10 Despite Gray’s 11 K’s
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports’ Infielder & Part-Time Pitcher Wade Kirkland (Home Run / 2 RBIs / Game-Winning RBI / Winning Pitcher)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
New Orleans Zephyrs 4
Sacramento River Cats 3
LP – Scribner 1-1 / 4.70
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sonny Gray
(7 IP / 7 H / 2 ER / 0 BB / 11 K)
Starter Sonny Gray turned in another strong outing for Sacramento on Tuesday, allowing 3 runs, just 2 earned, while striking out 11 and walking none, but he left the game with the River Cats down by a run. (If you missed our recent video interview with Sonny Gray, you can check it out here). Outfielder Michael Taylor collected 3 hits, including a double, and drove in the tying run in the bottom of the 8th inning, but RHP Evan Scribner surrendered the winning run in the top of the 10th to take his 1st loss for Sacramento. After getting the start at second base on Monday, Hiro Nakajima started at third base on Tuesday and went 1 for 5, lowering his average to .244.
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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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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Friday, August 31st: Robinson’s 5 RBIs Lead Ports to Victory while Ynoa Wins 1st for Vermont and AZL A’s Drop Championship Game
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports outfielder Dusty Robinson (3 for 4 / Home Run / 5 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Sacramento River Cats 6
Salt Lake Bees 10
(LP – Hernandez 3-2 / 4.15)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Daric Barton
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Starter Carlos Hernandez had a rough outing on Friday, allowing 7 runs, 6 earned, on 9 hits over 4 innings to take the loss. First baseman Daric Barton hit his 8th home run and drove in 2 runs, while outfielder Michael Taylor doubled in a pair of runs for the River Cats.
TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A)
San Antonio Missions 4
Midland RockHounds 2
(LP – Castro 2-7 / 4.63)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher David Freitas
(Home Run / Double / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Starter Fabio Castro allowed 3 runs and struck out 7 over 5 1/3 innings to take his 7th loss, while catcher David Freitas, acquired from the Nationals in the Kurt Suzuki deal, doubled, hit his 1st home run for the RockHounds and drove in 2 runs in the loss.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (HIGH-A)
Visalia Rawhide 2
Stockton Ports 6
(WP – Murphy 8-8 / 4.80)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Dusty Robinson
(3 for 4 / Home Run / 5 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Dusty Robinson had a big night for the Ports, collecting 3 hits, including his 17th home run and driving in 5 runs. Starter Sean Murphy had a solid outing for Stockton, tossing 6 scoreless innings to earn his 8th win.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (CLASS-A)
Burlington Bees 3
Clinton LumberKings 5
(LP – Lamb 3-3 / 5.03)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Wade Kirkland
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Starter Chris Lamb allowed 4 runs, 3 earned, on 7 hits over 6 innings to take his 3rd loss, while third baseman Wade Kirkland blasted a 2-run homer, his 8th, for the Bees.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON)
Tri-City ValleyCats 2
Vermont Lake Monsters 3
(WP – Ynoa 1-3 / 8.15)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Jacob Tanis
(3 for 4 / Double / 2 Runs)
Worth Noting: Third baseman Jacob Tanis collected 3 hits, including a double, and scored 2 of Vermont’s 3 runs on Friday night. Starter Seth Streich, allowed just 1 hit and struck out 3 over 3 scoreless innings of work, while Michael Ynoa picked up his 1st win for Vermont after giving up 2 hits while walking 1 and striking out 2 in 3 scoreless innings of relief.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (ROOKIE SHORT-SEASON)
AZL Rangers 3
AZL Athletics 1
(LP – Paulino 0-1 / 5.06)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Renato Nunez
(Home Run)
Worth Noting: The A’s, who finished the season with a record of 37-17, fell to the Rangers in the Arizona League championship game on Friday night. Starter Gregory Paulino allowed 3 runs and struck out 7 over 5 1/3 innings to take the loss. Hot-hitting Renato Nunez did his part by homering for the A’s only run of the game.
Saturday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Salt Lake – 6:05pm PT
Midland @ Frisco – 7:00pm CT
Visalia @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Wisconsin @ Burlington – 6:30pm CT
Tri-City @ Vermont – 6:05pm ET
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Monday, July 23rd: Straily K’s 9 in Cats Win while Hounds and Bees Both Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats pitcher Dan Straily (6 IP / 0 ER / 9 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Tucson Padres 0
Sacramento River Cats 6
(WP – Straily 4-2 / 0.96)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Dan Straily
(6 IP / 0 ER / 9 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Dan Straily had another dominant outing on Monday, striking out 9 over 6 scoreless innings to earn his 4th win for the River Cats. Outfielder Jermaine Mitchell and second baseman Wes Timmons drove in 2 runs apiece in the win.
TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A)
Midland RockHounds 5
San Antonio Missions 6
(LP – Guzman 1-1 / 4.22)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Miles Head
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Starter Sonny Gray allowed 3 runs and struck out 5 over 6 2/3 innings of work, while right-hander Jose Guzman took the loss after giving up the go-ahead run in the bottom of the 8th inning. Third baseman Miles Head blasted a 3-run homer and outfielder Jeremy Barfield tripled and drove in a run in the loss.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (CLASS-A)
Burlington Bees 2
West Michigan Whitecaps 3
(LP – Frankoff 2-7 / 5.68)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Wade Kirkland
(Double / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Third baseman Wade Kirkland doubled in 2 runs in the 3rd inning to give Burlington the lead and account for the Bees’ only runs of the game. Starter Julio Ramos struck out 2 over 3 scoreless innings, but right-hander Seth Frankoff gave up 3 runs in 3 1/3 innings innings of relief to take his 7th loss.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON)
Lowell Spinners
Vermont Lake Monsters
POSTPONED
ARIZONA LEAGUE (ROOKIE SHORT-SEASON)
AZL Angels 10
AZL Athletics 4
(LP – Bahramzadeh 1-1 / 10.06)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Shortstop Addison Russell
(Triple / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Starter Kayvon Bahramzadeh surrendered 6 runs in just 1 2/3 innings to take the loss, while shortstop Addison Russell tripled in 2 of the A’s 4 runs in the game.
Tuesday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Salt Lake – 6:05pm PT
Frisco @ Midland – 6:30pm CT
Stockton @ Visalia – 7:00pm PT
Lowell @ Vermont – 11:05am ET
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Friday, July 6th: 6 Teams Win as Straily Impresses Again for Sacramento
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats pitcher Dan Straily (7 IP / 0 ER / 7 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Sacramento River Cats 12
Fresno Grizzlies 0
(WP – Straily 3-1 / 1.04)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Dan Straily
(7 IP / 0 ER / 7 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Dan Straily delivered another impressive performance on Friday, striking out 7 over 7 shutout innings to earn his 3rd win for Sacramento. Infielder Adam Rosales doubled and drove in 3 runs, and outfielder Michael Taylor doubled, homered and drove in 2 for the River Cats.
TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A)
Arkansas Travelers 3
Midland RockHounds 4
(WP – Haviland 5-6 / 5.56)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Jeremy Barfield
(3 for 4 / Double / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Michael Choice singled in the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning forMidland on Friday, but it was outfielder Jeremy Barfield who put the RockHounds in the position to win by driving in all 3 of the team’s other runs in the game. Starter Murphy Smith turned in a solid outing, allowing just 2 runs in 7 2/3 innings of work.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (HIGH-A)
Stockton Ports 7
Bakersfield Blaze 4
(WP – Vidal 1-0 / 6.08)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Josh Bowman
(7 IP / 1 ER / 11 K)
Worth Noting: Stockton bested Bakersfield in a 15-inning battle on Friday. Starter Josh Bowman turned in an impressive outing, allowing just 1 run while striking out 11 over 7 innings and left the game with the lead. With the game tied late in the evening, third baseman B.A. Vollmuth and outfielders Dusty Robinson and Josh Whitaker all launched homers in the top of the 15th inning to help Stockton pull out the win.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (CLASS-A)
Burlington Bees 8
Peoria Chiefs 3
(WP – Alcantara 5-8 / 5.67)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Wade Kirkland
(3 for 5 / Home Run / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Third baseman Wade Kirkland collected 3 hits, including a home run, and drove in 3 runs, while outfielder Eliezer Mesa had 2 hits, scored twice, and swiped a pair of bases for the Bees. Starter Raul Alcantara allowed 3 runs, 2 earned, over 5 innings to pick up his 5th win for Burlington.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON)
Hudson Valley Renegades 3
Vermont Lake Monsters 5
(WP – Dull 1-0 / 0.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Jacob Tanis
(Triple / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: First baseman Jacob Tanis tripled and drove in 2 runs, while infielder Wilfredo Solano contributed 2 hits, including a double, and drove in a run in the win.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (ROOKIE SHORT-SEASON)
AZL Reds 9
AZL Athletics 12
(WP – Hollstegge 1-0 / 6.23)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Michael Soto
(3 for 5 / Home Run / 4 RBIs)
Worth Noting: First baseman Michael Soto homered and drove in 4 runs, catcher Reynaldo Mateo doubled, homered and drove in 3, outfielder Ryan Mathews doubled and drove in 2, and shortstop Addison Russell had 2 hits and 2 walks, scored 3 times and stole a base in the win.
Saturday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Fresno – 7:05pm PT
(Billings vs. Petit)
Arkansas @ Midland – 7:00pm CT
(Schugel vs. Gray)
Stockton @ Lancaster – 7:00pm PT
(TBD vs. Perez)
Burlington @ Beloit – 7:00pm CT
(Peters vs. Summers)
State College @ Vermont – 6:05pm ET
(Heredia vs. Menna)
AZL Athletics vs. AZL D’Backs – 7:00pm PT
(TBD vs. TBD)
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Wednesday, June 13th: A’s Affiliates All Win as Griffin Tosses Complete-Game 6-Hitter for Cats
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats pitcher A.J. Griffin (9 IP / 1 ER / 6 K / Win)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sacramento River Cats 6
Fresno Grizzlies 1
(WP – Griffin 2-2 / 2.78)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher A.J. Griffin
(9 IP / 1 ER / 6 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter A.J. Griffin turned in another impressive performance for Sacramento, allowing just 1 run on 6 hits while throwing the River Cats’ first 9-inning complete game of the season. Anthony Recker, playing in left field, collected 3 hits, including his 1st home run, drove in 2 runs, scored twice and stole a base. Outfielder Grant Green and infielders Wes Timmons and Stephen Parker also homered in the win.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Midland RockHounds 10
Frisco RoughRiders 2
(WP – Gray 2-5 / 4.55)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sonny Gray
(5 IP / 0 ER / 5 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Despite walking 4 batters, starter Sonny Gray managed to keep trouble at bay and tossed 5 scoreless innings to earn his 2nd win of the season on Wednesday. Outfielder Jeremy Barfield homered and drove in 4 runs, while first baseman Anthony Aliotti and catcher Ryan Lipkin both contributed home runs as well.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Bakersfield Blaze 6
Stockton Ports 9
(WP – R. Doolittle 1-3 / 1.16)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Chad Oberacker
(Home Run / 3 RBIs / 2 Runs / 2 Stolen Bases)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Chad Oberacker did it all for the Ports on Wednesday, stealing a couple of bases, homering, and driving in the go-ahead run in the 7th inning. Infielder Michael Gilmartin drove in 2 runs, and Miles Head hit his 15th home run to pad the Ports’ lead in the 8th. Starter Sean Murphy had a rare rough outing, allowing 6 runs over 5 innings, but right-hander Ryan Doolittle tossed 2 2/3 innings of scoreless relief to pick up the win.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Burlington Bees 14
Cedar Rapids Kernels 9
(WP – Alcantara 4-6 / 5.05)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Infielder Wade Kirkland
(Grand Slam)
Worth Noting: The Bees’ exploded for 14 runs against Cedar Rapids on Wednesday night. Infielder Wade Kirkland blasted a grand slam in the 4th inning, while catcher Nick Rickles homered and drove in 3, and infielder Ryan Pineda homered and drove in 2. Starter Raul Alcantara had a rocky outing, allowing 4 runs in 5 innings, but still picked up his 4th win.
Thursday’s Games:
Tacoma @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
(TBD vs. Ross)
San Antonio @ Midland – 7:00pm CT
(TBD vs. Daley)
Visalia @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
(TBD vs. TBD)
Burlington @ Cedar Rapids – 6:35pm CT
(Perlman vs. Bedrosian)
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Sunday, June 10th: A’s Affilates All Win on Sunday
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats pitcher Graham Godfrey (8 IP / 1 ER / 2 K / Win)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sacramento River Cats 8
Colorado Springs Sky Sox 2
(WP – Godfrey 5-0 / 1.05)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Graham Godfrey
(8 IP / 1 ER / 2 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Graham Godfrey had another solid outing for Sacramento on Sunday, allowing 1 run on just 2 hits over 8 innings to earn his 5th win. Outfielder Grant Green collected 4 hits and scored 3 times, first baseman Chris Carter drove in a pair of runs, and Manny Ramirez notched his 1st extra base hit with the River Cats, doubling in the 3rd inning, and also drove in 3 runs in the game.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Midland RockHounds 5
Frisco RoughRiders 4
(WP – Ortiz 3-2 / 2.55)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Daniel Straily
(6 IP / 1 ER / 9 K)
Worth Noting: Starter Daniel Straily turned in another impressive outing for the RockHounds on Sunday, allowing just 1 run while walking none and striking out 9 over 6 innings of work. Midland’s bullpen gave up 3 runs in the 8th inning, but infielder Josh Horton drove in the tying run and designated hitter Michael Spina drove in the winning run in the 9th inning to hand the win to right-hander Jonathan Ortiz, who was Saturday’s losing pitcher. Outfielder Michael Choice contributed 3 hits, including a 3-run homer in the 6th inning to give the RockHounds the lead.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Stockton Ports 5
San Jose Giants 3
(WP – Krol 1-3 / 4.35)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman A.J. Kirby-Jones
(2 Doubles / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: First baseman A.J. Kirby-Jones collected 2 doubles and drove in 3 runs, including the go-ahead run in the 7th inning, and starter Ian Krol allowed 3 runs and struck out 5 over 6 innings to earn his 1st win for the Ports.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Quad Cities River Bandits 15
Burlington Bees 16
(WP – Joseph 1-2 / 5.31)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Infielder Wade Kirkland
(Game-Winning Hit / Walk / Sacrifice Fly / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Burlington pulled out the victory in an 11-inning slugfest on Sunday thanks to a game-winning single off the bat of infielder Wade Kirkland. Outfielder Eliezer Mesa had 4 hits and drove in 4 runs, and third baseman B.A. Vollmuth had 3 hits and drove in 2. Starter Seth Frankoff had a rough outing, allowing 6 runs, 5 earned, on 7 hits in just 2 2/3 innings of work.
Monday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Fresno – 7:05pm PT
(TBD vs. TBD)
Midland @ Frisco – 7:00pm CT
(TBD vs. Bell)
Bakersfield @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
(TBD vs. TBD)
Quad Cities @ Burlington – 6:30pm CT
(Hald vs. Granier)
Monday’s Links:
A’s Farm’s Weekly Minor League Update on A’s Nation
Sacramento River Cats Complete Season Stats
Midland RockHounds Complete Season Stats
Stockton Ports Complete Season Stats
Burlington Bees Complete Season Stats
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Thursday, May 17th: Cats Plate 16 as Hounds & Bees Win and Ports Take 2nd Straight
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats first baseman Chris Carter (2 Home Runs / 6 RBIs)
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sacramento River Cats 16
Albuquerque Isotopes 5
(WP – Peacock 5-1 / 4.17)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Chris Carter
(2 Home Runs / 6 RBIs)
Worth Noting: The River Cats erupted for 16 runs against Albuquerque on Thursday night. The barrage was led by first baseman Chris Carter, serving as the designated hitter for the night, who had 3 hits, including 2 homers, and drove in 6 runs. Infielder Brandon Hicks had 4 hits, including a triple and a homer, and drove in 5 runs. Catcher Derek Norris had 3 hits and drove in 4, while outfielder Grant Green had 3 hits and crossed the plate 4 times. Starter Brad Peacock allowed 5 runs and struck out 6 over 6 innings to earn his 5th win. The River Cats lineup will be getting an interesting addition when Manny Ramirez joins the team this Saturday inAlbuquerque.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Frisco RoughRiders 3
Midland RockHounds 8
(WP – Daley 5-2 / 4.69)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Ryan Ortiz
(Home Run / 3 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Catcher Ryan Ortiz homered and drove in 3 runs, shortstop Dusty Coleman drove in 2, and outfielder and leadoff hitter Conner Crumbliss contributed 3 hits and collected his 10th stolen base. Starter Gary Daley allowed 3 runs over 5 innings to earn his 5th win, while left-hander Sean Doolittle struck out 3 in 2 scoreless innings of relief.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Stockton Ports 13
Modesto Nuts 1
(WP – Treinen 3-4 / 4.14)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Blake Treinen
(6 IP / 1 ER / 5 K / Win)
Worth Noting: After losing 16 straight, the Ports won their 2nd in a row on Thursday night. After a few shaky outings, right-hander Blake Treinen got back on track with one of his best starts of the season, allowing just 1 run and striking out 5 over 6 innings of work to earn his 3rd win. Catcher Beau Taylor, serving as the designated hitter for the night, had 2 hits, including a triple, and drove in 5 runs, infielder Miles Head collected 4 hits and drove in 2, and outfielder Myrio Richard had 4 hits as well, including 3 doubles, and scored 4 times.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Burlington Bees 8
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 3
(WP – Alcantara 3-4 / 4.42)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Infielder Wade Kirkland
(Home Run / Double / 5 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Infielder Wade Kirkland and outfielder Dusty Robinson both homered and doubled on Thursday, with Kirkland driving in 5 runs and Robinson driving in 2. Infielders B.A. Vollmuth and Ryan Pineda contributed 2 hits apiece, and starter Raul Alcantara allowed 3 runs and struck out 4 over 6 innings to earn his 3rd win.
Friday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Albuquerque – 6:05pm PT
(Godfrey vs. TBD)
Corpus Christi @ Midland – 7:00pm CT
(Cosart vs. Straily)
Stockton @ Modesto – 7:05pm PT
(Cole vs. Gomez)
Burlington @ Wisconsin – 6:35pm CT
(Murphy vs. Gagnon)
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.
