MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Dayton Dragons 3
Beloit Snappers 0
LP: Ruiz 4-7 / 4.41
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Jean Ruiz
(6 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 4 K)
Beloit batters managed 11 hits on Monday, but the Snappers still ended up suffering a shutout loss to Dayton to remain two games out of first place in their division. RHP Jean Ruiz turned in his third straight quality start for the Snappers, allowing 2 runs, just 1 earned, on 4 hits over 6 frames, but he still ended up being saddled with his 7th loss. And in 25 innings over his last 5 appearances, Ruiz is sporting an ERA of just 1.08. Beloit second baseman Ryan Gridley collected 3 hits, while shortstop Nick Allen singled twice for the Snappers in the loss.
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TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 1
Frisco RoughRiders 3
LP: Bracewell 3-6 / 3.54
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Ben Bracewell
(6 IP / 7 H / 2 ER / 0 BB / 6 K)
Midland fell for the third time in its last four games on Monday. Starter Ben Bracewell was solid in his return to the RockHounds, allowing 2 runs and striking out 6 over 6 innings of work, but he still ended up suffering his 6th loss for Midland. First baseman Seth Brown collected 2 hits, including a double, while center fielder Luis Barrera doubled in the RockHounds’ only run in the loss. Meanwhile, infielder/outfielder J.P. Sportman was reassigned to the RockHounds from the Sounds on Monday.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Inland Empire 66ers 6
Stockton Ports 2
LP: Erwin 7-8 / 5.26
HR: Siddall (1)
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Brett Siddall
(1 for 3 / Home Run / Walk)
Stockton suffered its third loss in its last four games on Monday. Starter Zack Erwin surrendered 4 runs, 3 earned, over 5 frames to take the loss. Right fielder Brett Siddall homered, while third baseman Cobie Vance doubled and scored a run, and designated hitter Brallan Perez singled in a run for Stockton in the loss.
Tuesday’s Games:
Nashville @ Las Vegas: 7:05pm PT / 9:05pm CT
Midland @ Frisco: 5:05pm PT / 7:05pm CT
Stockton @ Modesto: 7:05pm PT
Wlliamsport @ Vermont: 4:05pm PT / 7:05pm ET
AZL Angels @ AZL A’s: 7:00pm PT
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