A’s Farmhand Of The Day
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 11
Stockton Ports 8
LP – Joseph 5-5 / 4.50
HR – Vollmuth (17)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Rashun Dixon
(2 Doubles / 2 RBIs)
The Ports lost the game in the 14th inning after more than 5 hours of play. Starter James Simmons gave up 6 runs in 5 1/3 innings of work, and RHP Jonathan Joseph allowed 5 unearned runs in the 14th inning after a fielding error by shortstop Wade Kirkland helped set the table for a grand slam later in the inning. Outfielder Rashun Dixon had 3 hits, including 2 doubles, and drove in a pair of runs, while catcher Bruce Maxwell collected 3 hits as well, and third baseman B.A. Vollmuth belted his 17th home run for the Ports.
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MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 4
Dayton Dragons 2
WP – Avila 4-1 / 2.92
HR – Wooten (15), Bostick (12)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Andres Avila
(5 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 3 K / Win)
Starter Andres Avila had a solid outing for the Snappers, allowing just 3 hits over 5 scoreless innings to earn his 4th win, while RHP Tyler Vail picked up his 3rd save despite allowing 2 runs in the 9th inning. Second baseman Chris Bostick had a pair of hits, including his 12th home run, while outfielder John Wooten slugged his 15th home run for the Snappers.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (Class-A Short-Season)
Aberdeen IronBirds 5
Vermont Lake Monsters 1
LP – Finnegan 0-1 / 2.16
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Kyle Finnegan
(4 2/3 IP / 4 H / 2 ER / 0 BB / 4 K)
Starter Kyle Finnegan allowed 2 runs while walking none and striking out 4 over 4 2/3 innings to take his 1st loss on Wednesday. Vermont managed just 4 hits in the game, and first baseman Ryan Huck singled in the Lake Monsters’ only run of the night.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (Rookie Short-Season)
AZL Giants 3
AZL A’s 6
WP – Kohler 1-1 / 6.43
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Billy McKinney
(3 for 4 / 2 Runs / RBI / Stolen Base)
This year’s top draft pick for the A’s, outfielder Billy McKinney, collected 3 hits, drove in a run, stole a base and scored twice on Wednesday. The A’s 5th overall pick, LHP Chris Kohler, struck out 3 in 2 scoreless innings of work to pick up his 1st win for the A’s.
Thursday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Salt Lake – 6:05pm PT
Midland @ San Antonio – 5:05pm PT / 7:05pm CT
Rancho Cucamonga @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Beloit @ Dayton – 4:00pm PT / 6:00pm CT
Aberdeen @ Vermont – 4:05pm PT / 7:05pm ET
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Why did the Ports pinch hit for Addison Russell?
I was at the Beloit game. Would like to add that Bostick made two spectacular plays on defense robbing the Dragons of a couple of hits.
Billy!