A’s Farmhand Of The Day
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sacramento Rivercats 0
Tucson Padres 5
(LP – Ross 0-1 / 4.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Jeff Fiorentino
(2 for 4 / Double)
Worth Noting: The hot-hitting Rivercats were shut out for the first time this season. Outfielder Jeff Fiorentino had 2 of the Rivercats’ 7 hits, and starter Tyson Ross allowed 3 runs and struck out 4 over 5 innings of work.
DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE
Arkansas Travelers 4
Midland Rock Hounds 8
(WP –Billings 2-0 / 3.18)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Jeremy Barfield
(Grand Slam)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Jeremy Barfield hit the 5th grand slam for A’s affiliates in the first week of play, outfielder Shane Peterson had 3 hits and scored 3 runs, and starter Daniel Straily allowed 2 runs and struck out 6 over 5 innings.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Modesto Nuts 5
Stockton Ports 6
(WP – Thornton 1-0 / 0.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Miles Head
(Home Run / RBI / 2 Runs)
Worth Noting: Infielder Miles Head hit his second homer of the season, shortstop Michael Gilmartin and outfielder Myrio Richard had 2 hits apiece, and starter Blake Treinen allowed 4 runs over 6 1/3 innings.
CLASS-A MIDWEST LEAGUE
Kane County Cougars 7
Burlington Bees 9
(WP – Urlaub 1-0 / 0.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Dusty Robinson
(Home Run / Triple / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Chad Oberacker homered for the second night in a row, outfielder Dusty Robinson hit his 3rd homer of the season, outfielder Bobby Crocker and third baseman Wade Kirkland had 3 hits and 2 RBIs apiece, and reliever Jeff Urlaub struck out 4 over 3 shutout innings for the win.