CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
San Jose Giants 3
Stockton Ports 10
WP: Tomasovich 2-1 / 3.18
HR: Diaz (9), Chavez (3), Rosa (2)
Prospect Of The Game:
First Baseman Viosergy Rosa
(2 for 3 / Home Run / Double / Walk / 3 RBIs)
First baseman Viosergy Rosa helped Stockton snap its four-game losing streak on Friday. Rosa left the A’s organization as a minor league free agent in the offseason and ended up playing in the Mexican League before recently signing a minor league deal with the A’s and starting play with the Ports on Wednesday. On Friday, the 28-year-old minor league veteran hit a three-run homer, doubled, drew a walk and scored 3 runs. And in his first 3 games for Stockton, Rosa has gone 6 for 12 with 2 home runs, 2 doubles and 6 RBIs. Third baseman Edwin Diaz also drilled a three-run drive in the game, while designated hitter Santiago Chavez singled and slugged a solo shot, and left fielder Luke Persico doubled, drew a walk and drove in a pair for the Ports. Starter Wyatt Marks allowed 3 runs over 4 1/3 frames, while LHP Andrew Tomasovich tossed 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief to secure his 2nd win for Stockton. In other news, Ports players recently adopted a stray kitten who now calls the Stockton clubhouse home, and the baseball-friendly feline has since been dubbed “Clubbie.” Here’s a couple of photographs of Clubbie courtesy of catcher Collin Theroux. We’ll be sharing more photos from the life of Clubbie in the coming days…
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PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
GAME #1
Nashville Sounds 14
Colorado Springs Sky Sox 6
WP: Pagan 1-0 / 3.00
HR: Garcia 2 (19), Mateo 2 (3)
Prospect Of The Game:
Shortstop Jorge Mateo
(4 for 6 / 2 Home Runs / 3 RBIs / 3 Runs / Stolen Base)
In the completion of a suspended game from May 3, Nashville notched another win, though the victory didn’t count as part of the team’s current winning streak. The game was originally suspended after eight innings with the Sounds holding an eight-run lead, so the final frame was all that was left to be played on Friday, and it was fairly uneventful. Each team sent three batters to the plate in the 9th inning, and the game ended with Nashville notching a 14-6 win. All of the offensive damage occurred back in May, with shortstop Jorge Mateo collecting 4 hits, including a pair of home runs, stealing a base and driving in 3, while right fielder Anthony Garcia homered twice and drove in 5 for the Sounds. Starter James Naile allowed 5 runs over 4 frames, while RHP Emilio Pagan pitched 2 perfect innings in relief to pick up the win, despite the fact that Pagan is currently on the A’s roster.
GAME #2
Nashville Sounds 3
Colorado Springs Sky Sox 1
WP: Bassitt 5-4 / 4.48
HR: Barreto (13)
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Chris Bassitt
(7 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 7 K / Win)
In Friday’s regularly-scheduled game, RHP Chris Bassitt turned in his second straight outstanding start to help the Sounds win their eleventh straight. The 29-year-old allowed just 1 run and struck out 7 over 7 innings of work to earn his 5th win, while LHP Danny Coulombe tossed a scoreless 8th, and RHP Liam Hendriks got the final three outs in the 9th to notch his 3rd save for Nashville. Second baseman Franklin Barreto singled, doubled and also homered for the second straight day, while center fielder Dustin Fowler had 2 hits, including a triple, and drove in a run, and first baseman Steve Lombardozzi and right fielder Boog Powell had a pair of hits apiece for the Sounds. Meanwhile, Nashville RHP J.B. Wendelken landed on the disabled list and LHP Jeremy Bleich cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Sounds on Friday.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 1
Arkansas Travelers 9
LP: Shore 1-6 / 5.50
Prospect Of The Game:
Third Baseman Nate Mondou
(2 for 3 / Walk)
Starter Logan Shore surrendered 5 runs over 3 frames to suffer his 6th loss for the RockHounds on Friday. Third baseman Nate Mondou had a pair of hits and drew a walk, while center fielder Skye Bolt singled and stole a base in the loss.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
GAME #1
Quad Cities River Bandits 1
Beloit Snappers 0
LP: Ruiz 4-9 / 4.07
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Jean Ruiz
(5 IP / 3 H / 1 ER / 3 BB / 3 K)
The Snappers were shut out on just six hits in the first game of Friday’s doubleheader. Starter Jean Ruiz turned in his second straight strong start, allowing just 1 run in 5 frames, but he still ended up suffering the loss for the Snappers. Center fielder Austin Beck doubled and drew a walk, while shortstop Nick Allen and left fielder Lazaro Armenteros had a pair of hits apiece in the loss.
GAME #2
Quad Cities River Bandits 3
Beloit Snappers 4
WP: Zambrano 8-1 / 2.70
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Lazaro Armenteros
(2 for 3 / Double / Walk / RBI)
The Snappers hung on to notch a one-run win in the second game of Friday’s doubleheader. Left fielder Lazaro Armenteros had 2 hits, including a double, drew a walk and drove in a run, while center fielder Austin Beck singled twice and stole a base, and first baseman Hunter Hargrove and designated hitter Logan Farrar each singled and drove in a run for Beloit. This year’s 14th-round draft pick for the A’s, RHP Gus Varland, was solid in his first start for the Snappers, allowing just 1 hit and striking out 4 over 3 2/3 scoreless frames. RHP Jesus Zambrano gave up 1 run in 2 innings of relief to pick up the win, and RHP Heath Bowers surrendered 2 runs but got the final four outs for the Snappers to secure the save.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (Class-A Short-Season)
Vermont Lake Monsters 3
Aberdeen IronBirds 8
LP: Kelly 4-4 / 5.54
HR: Churlin (4)
Prospect Of The Game:
Designated Hitter Anthony Churlin
(1 for 3 / Home Run)
Vermont fell in the final game of their three-game series with Aberdeen on Friday. Starter Caleb Evans allowed 1 run in 2 innings of work, while RHP Rafael Kelly surrendered 7 runs in 3 2/3 innings of relief to suffer his 4th loss for the Lake Monsters. Designated hitter Anthony Churlin homered, while third baseman Jonah Bride singled, doubled and drew a walk, and second baseman Marcos Brito singled twice and drove in a run for Vermont.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (Rookie Short-Season)
AZL A’s 0
AZL Cubs-1 3
LP: McIntyre 1-2 / 5.12
Prospect Of The Game:
Catcher John Jones
(2 for 4 / Double)
The AZL A’s were shut out on six hits on Friday. Starter Aiden McIntyre allowed 2 runs in 2 2/3 innings of work to suffer his 2nd loss for the A’s. Catcher John Jones singled and doubled to provide the A’s only extra-base hit in the loss.
Saturday’s Games:
Nashville @ Colorado Springs: 5:00pm PT / 7:00pm CT
Midland @ Arkansas: 4:10pm PT / 6:10pm CT
San Jose @ Stockton: 7:10pm PT
Wisconsin @ Beloit: 5:00pm PT / 7:00pm CT
Tri-City @ Vermont: 3:05pm PT / 6:05pm ET
AZL Padres-1 @ AZL A’s: 7:00pm PT
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