A’s Farmhand Of The Day
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Tucson Padres 5
Sacramento River Cats 3
(LP – Thompson 1-2 / 4.35)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Jermaine Mitchell
(Home Run / Double / RBI)
Worth Noting: Starter Tyson Ross allowed 3 runs and struck out 5 over 6 2/3 innings of work, while right-hander Rich Thompson took the loss after giving up the game-winning run in relief. Outfielder Jermaine Mitchell homered in the 5th inning to give the River Cats the lead, and catcher Josh Donaldson also homered in the game.
TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A)
Midland RockHounds 2
San Antonio Missions 0
(WP – Haviland 6-8 / 5.06)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Shawn Haviland
(5 IP / 0 ER / 5 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Shawn Haviland had one of his best outings of the season for the RockHounds, allowing just 2 hits while walking none and striking out 5 over 5 innings to earn the win. Catcher Beau Taylor and first baseman Anthony Aliotti each drove in a run in the win.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (HIGH-A)
High Desert Mavericks 3
Stockton Ports 5
(WP – Bowman 3-8 / 3.62)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Josh Bowman
(7 IP / 3 ER / 6 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Josh Bowman had another solid outing for Stockton, allowing 3 runs on 5 hits while walking none and striking out 6 to earn the win. Catcher Max Stassi hit a 2-run homer in the 1st inning to give the Ports the lead, while outfielder Dusty Robinson drove in 2 runs, and third baseman B.A. Vollmuth doubled and drove in a run in the win.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (CLASS-A)
Burlington Bees 1
West Michigan Whitecaps 0
(WP – Mye 3-0 / 3.78)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Eliezer Mesa
(Double / Game-Winning Run)
Worth Noting: Burlington won the game in the 13th inning after outfielder Eliezer Mesa doubled and scored the game-winning run on pinch-hitter Nick Rickles’ sacrifice fly. Starter A.J. Cole delivered another strong outing for Burlington, striking out 7 over 5 scoreless innings of work.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON)
Vermont Lake Monsters 4
Tri-City ValleyCats 2
(WP – Dull 3-0 / 0.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Second Baseman Chris Bostick
(Double / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Second baseman Chris Bostick had 3 hits, including a double, and drove in 2 runs, including the go-ahead run in the top of the 9th inning for Vermont. Starter Brent Powers allowed 2 runs over 3 1/3 innings while walking 5 and striking out 4, and right-hander Ryan Dull picked up his 3rd win with 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (ROOKIE SHORT-SEASON)
AZL Mariners 2
AZL Athletics 8
(WP – Torres 2-0 / 4.76)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Shawn Duinkerk
(Home Run / Triple / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Outfielder Shawn Duinkerk homered, tripled and drove in 2 runs, while starter Jose Torres allowed 2 runs over 5 innings to earn his 2nd win.
Monday’s Games:
Tucson @ Sacramento – 12:05pm PT
Midland @ San Antonio – 11:05am CT
Burlington @ West Michigan – 6:00pm CT
Lowell @ Vermont – 7:05pm ET
AZL Angels @ AZL Athletics – 7:00pm PT
Monday’s Links:
Sacramento River Cats Complete Season Stats
Midland RockHounds Complete Season Stats
Stockton Ports Complete Season Stats
Burlington Bees Complete Season Stats
Vermont Lake Monsters Complete Season Stats
AZL Athletics Complete Season Stats
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