A’s Farmhand Of The Day
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (HIGH-A)
Bakersfield Blaze 8
Stockton Ports 1
(LP – Krol 1-6 / 5.38)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Dusty Robinson
(2 for 4 / RBI)
Worth Noting: Starter Ian Krol had a rough outing, allowing 5 runs on 7 hits in just 2 innings of work to drop his record to 1-6 and raise his ERA to 5.38. Outfielder Dusty Robinson had 2 hits and drove in the Ports’ only run of the game.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (CLASS-A)
Bowling Green Hot Rods 3
Burlington Bees 1
(LP – Cole 4-2 / 2.36)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher A.J. Cole
(5 1/3 IP / 1 ER / 5 K)
Worth Noting: Starter A.J. Cole allowed 3 runs, just 1 earned, while walking none and striking out 5 over 5 1/3 innings on Wednesday night. Catcher Nick Rickles collected 2 hits, including a double, in the loss.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON)
Vermont Lake Monsters 2
Jamestown Jammers 3
(LP –Avila0-2 / 3.60)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Jacob Tanis
(2 for 4 / RBI)
Worth Noting: Starter Andres Avila allowed 3 runs in 5 innings to take his 2nd loss, while first baseman Jacob Tanis and catcher Bruce Maxwell each collected a pair of hits in the loss.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (ROOKIE SHORT-SEASON)
AZL Athletics 6
AZL Rangers 5
(WP – Paulino 2-1 / 2.78)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Gregory Paulino
(5 2/3 IP / 1 ER / 5 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Michael Ynoa surrendered 3 runs on 4 hits in just 1 1/3 innings of work on Wednesday, but right-hander Gregory Paulino came on to allow 2 runs, just 1 earned, and strike out 5 in 5 2/3 innings to earn his 2nd win. Outfielder Luis Baez homered in the 2nd inning to tie the game, catcher Reynaldo Mateo tripled and drove in a run, and third baseman Daniel Robertson collected 3 hits, including a double, and stole a base in the win.
Thursday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
(O’Sullivan vs. Ross)
Midland @ San Antonio – 7:05pm CT
(TBD vs. Roach)
Bakersfield @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
(Rogers vs. Bowman)
Bowling Green @ Burlington – 6:30pm CT
(TBD vs. Alcantara)
Vermont @ Jamestown – 7:05pm ET
(Powers vs. TBD)
AZL Angels vs. AZL Athletics – 7:00pm PT
(TBD vs. TBD)
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