Monday, May 13th: Feigl Pitches Ports to Shutout Win while Dunshee Impresses in Triple-A Debut

 
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE  (High-A)

Lake Elsinore Storm  0

Stockton Ports         2

WP: Feigl 3-1 / 3.13

HR: Hargrove (2)

Prospect Of The Game:

Pitcher Brady Feigl

(7 IP / 1 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 3 K / Win)

RHP Brady Feigl turned in an outstanding start to lead Stockton to a shutout win as the team snapped its six-game losing streak on Monday. Last year’s 5^th-round draft pick for the A’s allowed just 1 hit while throwing 7 shutout innings to earn his 3^rd win and lower his ERA to 3.13. RHP Nick Highberger allowed 1 hit while tossing 2 scoreless innings of relief to complete the two-hit shutout and secure his 2^nd save for Stockton. First baseman Hunter Hargrove homered, while center fielder Jameson Hannah collected 4 hits, and shortstop Nick Allen had a pair of singles for the Ports. And with first baseman Alfonso Rivas landing on the injured list, infielder Brallan Perez was assigned to Stockton on Monday.

 
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PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE  (Triple-A)

Tacoma Rainiers        2

Las Vegas Aviators  4

WP: Dull 1-0 / 5.14

HR: Campbell (5), Neuse (5)

 

Prospect Of The Game:

Pitcher Parker Dunshee

(6 IP / 6 H / 2 ER / 2 BB / 9 K)

 

RHP Parker Dunshee delivered an excellent start in his Triple-A debut on Monday. The 24-year-old, who put up a 1.89 ERA in 6 starts for Double-A Midland this season, allowed a pair of runs on a two-run homer in the 3^rd inning while striking out 9 over 6 innings of work for Las Vegas. RHP Ryan Dull tossed 2 scoreless innings in relief to pick up the win, while RHP Brian Schlitter got the final three outs in the 9^th to notch his 7^th save for Las Vegas. First baseman Eric Campbell drew 3 walks and socked a solo shot in the 7^th inning to tie the game, while third baseman Sheldon Neuse singled and slugged a two-run shot in the 7^th to provide the margin of victory for Las Vegas. Center fielder Dustin Fowler had 2 hits, including a triple, while catcher Beau Taylor drew a walk and doubled in a run, and left fielder Nick Martini went 1 for 3 in his fourth rehab game with the Aviators. Meanwhile, Mark Canha’s rehab assignment with Las Vegas came to an end when he was activated from the injured list by the A’s on Monday.

 

TEXAS LEAGUE  (Double-A)

Midland RockHounds  9

Amarillo Sod Poodles    8

WP: Cochran-Gill 2-1 / 4.63

HR: Barrera (3), Mullen (1)

 

Prospect Of The Game:

Outfielder Luis Barrera

(2 for 5 / Home Run)

 

The RockHounds put three runs on the board in the top of the 9^th inning to come back and claim victory over Amarillo on Monday. Center fielder Luis Barrera singled and hit his 3^rd home run of the season to lead off the RockHounds’ three-run 9^th, while catcher Robert Mullen tagged a two-run shot in the 4^th. First baseman Luke Persico tripled in a pair in the 1^st, while designated hitter Chase Calabuig singled twice, scored twice and was hit by a pitch, and right fielder Greg Deichmann singled, doubled and drove in a run. RHP Joel Seddon, who was reassigned to the RockHounds from Stockton on Sunday, made the start and surrendered 6 runs in just 2 innings of work, while RHP Trey Cochran-Gill tossed a scoreless 8^th to earn the win, and RHP Kyle Finnegan pitched a perfect 9^th to pick up his 6^th save for Midland.

 

MIDWEST LEAGUE  (Class-A)

GAME #1

Beloit Snappers  2

Peoria Chiefs        1

WP: McIntyre 1-1 / 2.73

 

Prospect Of The Game:

Pitcher Aiden McIntyre

(5 2/3 IP / 3 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 8 K / Win)

 

RHP Aiden McIntyre turned in a strong start to help the Snappers win the first game of Monday’s doubleheader. Last year’s 22^nd-round draft pick for the A’s allowed just 1 run while walking none and striking out 8 over 5 2/3 frames to earn the win, while RHP Eric Marinez tossed 1 1/3 scoreless innings in relief to secure his 5^th save for the Snappers. Left fielder Anthony Churlin singled, doubled and scored a run, while shortstop Jorge Brito collected a pair of hits. Designated hitter Logan Farrar singled, walked and scored a run, and catcher Skyler Weber and right fielder Devin Foyle each singled in a run for the Snappers. Foyle, catcher Cooper Goldby, second baseman Joseph Pena and pitcher Michael Murray were all added to the Snappers roster on Monday, while second baseman Ryan Gridley was placed on the injured list, infielder Nick Ward and outfielder Nick Osborne were reassigned to the Vermont roster, and outfielder Noah Vaughan and RHP Angello Infante were sent to the Arizona League A’s.

 

GAME #2

Beloit Snappers  0

Peoria Chiefs        2

LP: Reuss 0-4 / 5.16

 

Prospect Of The Game:

Pitcher Adam Reuss

(5 IP / 3 H / 2 R / 0 ER / 3 BB / 5 K)

 

The Snappers were shut out on just four hits to suffer the loss in Monday’s second game as the team split its doubleheader with Peoria. RHP Adam Reuss turned in a solid start, allowing just 2 unearned runs over 5 frames, but he still ended up being saddled with the loss. Second baseman Joseph Pena, who joined the Snappers from extended spring training on Monday, had 2 hits and a walk, while right fielder Devin Foyle and third baseman Cobie Vance each singled in the loss.

 

Tuesday’s Games:

Tacoma @ Las Vegas: 10:35am PT

Midland @ Amarillo: 5:05pm PT / 7:05pm CT

Lake Elsinore @ Stockton: 7:10pm PT

Beloit @ Peoria: 4:35pm PT / 6:35pm CT

 

 

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