A’s Farmhand Of The Day
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A)
Las Vegas 51s 0
Sacramento River Cats 2
(WP – Hernandez 3-0 / 1.23)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Carlos Hernandez
(6 2/3 IP / 0 ER / 3 K / Win)
Worth Noting: In his first start since returning to Sacramento from Midland, left-hander Carlos Hernandez tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings to earn the win. Outfielder Seth Smith and infielder Eric Sogard, both returning from injuries, contributed 2 hits apiece for the River Cats.
TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A)
Tulsa Drillers 6
Midland RockHounds 5
(LP – Ortiz 4-5 / 4.00)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Miles Head
(3 for 4 / Double / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: Third baseman Miles Head has been starting to heat up at Midland, and on Monday night, he collected 3 hits, including a double, and drove in 2 runs. Outfielder Conner Crumbliss and catcher David Freitas contributed 3 hits apiece for the RockHounds. Starter Matt McSwain allowed 2 runs in just 3 innings of work, while right-hander Jonathan Ortiz gave up 3 runs in the 9th inning to take the loss.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (HIGH-A)
San Jose Giants 1
Stockton Ports 5
(WP – Bowman 5-10 / 3.52)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Josh Bowman
(8 IP / 1 ER / 6 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Josh Bowman turned in a strong outing for Stockton, allowing just 1 run on 5 hits while walking none and striking out 6 over 8 innings to earn his 5th win. Catcher Ryan Ortiz doubled in 2 runs, while outfielder Dusty Robinson hit his 15th home run for the Ports.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (CLASS-A)
Kane County Cougars 5
Burlington Bees 4
(LP – Alcantara 6-11 / 5.08)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Tanner Peters
(6 2/3 IP / 0 ER / 5 K)
Worth Noting: Starter Tanner Peters had another solid outing for Burlington, allowing just 1 unearned run, while walking none and striking out 5 over 6 2/3 innings on Monday, but right-hander Raul Alcantara allowed 2 runs in the 8th inning to take the loss. First baseman Max Muncy had 3 hits, including 2 doubles, and drove in a run for the Bees. Infielder Sean Jamieson was pulled midway through the game for a pinch-hitter, and it was later announced that he had been traded to the Diamonbacks for major league shortstop Stephen Drew, leaving this year’s top draft pick for the A’s, Addison Russell, as the only real shortstop on the roster for the Bees.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON)
Brooklyn Cyclones 6
Vermont Lake Monsters 2
(LP – Sanburn 0-1 / 3.72)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Tyler Vail
(4 1/3 IP / 0 ER / 8 K)
Worth Noting: Starter Nolan Sanburn gave up 4 runs, 2 earned, on 6 hits in just 1 2/3 innings to take the loss, while right-hander Tyler Vail allowed just 1 unearned run and struck out 8 over 4 1/3 innings in relief. Outfielders Brett Vertigan and John Wooten both collected 2 hits and drove in a run for Vermont.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (ROOKIE SHORT-SEASON)
AZL Angels 7
AZL Athletics 9
(WP – Bacus 3-0 / 1.37)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Matt Olson
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
Worth Noting: First baseman Matt Olson homered for the 2nd straight night, while outfielders B.J. Boyd and Ryan Mathews both tripled and drove in a run. Right-hander Dakota Bacus picked up the win with 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief.
Tuesday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
Midland @ Corpus Christi – 7:05pm CT
Modesto @ Stockton – 12:05pm PT
Kane County @ Burlington – 6:30pm CT
Vermont @ Staten Island – 7:00pm ET
AZL Athletics @ AZL D-backs – 7:00pm PT
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