(3 for 5 / HR / 4 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Albuquerque Isotopes 2
Las Vegas Aviators 9
WP: Buchanan 3-1 / 5.87
HR: Fowler (5)
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Dustin Fowler
(3 for 5 / Home Run / 4 RBIs)
The Aviators returned home to take the first game of their four-game set with the Isotopes on Tuesday. Center fielder Dustin Fowler had 3 hits, including a two-out, two-run homer in the 4th inning to give Las Vegas a lead it would never surrender. And Fowler would go on to drive in a run in the 6th and another in the 7th for the Aviators. Catcher Cameron Rupp had a pair of hits, including a double, and drew a walk, while right fielder Mark Payton singled, doubled and drove in a pair. Second baseman Franklin Barreto singled twice, stole a base and scored 3 times, while left fielder Nick Martini had a pair of hits and drove in a run, and shortstop Jorge Mateo singled twice and drove in a pair for the Aviators. RHP Jake Buchanan turned in a solid start, allowing 2 runs, just 1 earned, over 5 frames to earn his 3rd victory for Las Vegas.
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TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 6
Frisco RoughRiders 7
LP: Friedrichs 0-1 / 4.50
Prospect Of The Game:
First Baseman Luke Persico
(2 for 5 / Double / 3 RBIs)
After recording a one-run win over the RoughRiders in the first game of their three-game set on Monday, the RockHounds suffered a one-run loss on Tuesday. Starter Kyle Friedrichs allowed 5 runs over 5 frames to take the loss for Midland. First baseman Luke Persico had a pair of hits, including a double, and drove in 3 runs, while left fielder Chase Calabuig singled, walked twice and scored twice, and catcher Jonah Heim singled twice, walked twice and drove in a pair of runs for the RockHounds.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 3
Lake Elsinore Storm 5
LP: Feigl 3-2 / 3.71
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Jameson Hannah
(2 for 4 / Double)
After not completing a game in the past three days, the Ports fell to the Storm on Tuesday. RHP Brady Feigl had his shakiest start of the season, allowing 5 runs over 5 frames to suffer his 2nd loss for Stockton. Right fielder Jameson Hannah had a pair of hits, including a double, and scored a run, while shortstop Nick Allen singled, walked and scored a run. Second baseman Jeremy Eierman doubled and drove in a run with a sacrifice fly, while center fielder Austin Beck doubled and scored a run, and first baseman Alfonso Rivas walked with the bases loaded to bring in a run in his return from the injured list for Stockton.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Clinton LumberKings 5
Beloit Snappers 0
LP: Nightengale 1-2 / 5.27
Prospect Of The Game:
Second Baseman Joseph Pena
(1 for 3)
The Snappers were shut out on just one hit on Tuesday. Starter Bryce Nightengale gave up 5 runs over 4 frames to suffer his 2nd loss, while RHPs Brandon Withers and Charlie Cerny each tossed 2 scoreless innings in relief, and catcher Cooper Goldby took the mound and pitched a perfect 9th. Second baseman Joseph Pena singled for the Snappers’ sole hit in the loss.
Wednesday’s Games:
Albuquerque @ Las Vegas: 7:05pm PT
Midland @ Frisco: 9:05am PT / 11:05am CT
Stockton @ Lake Elsinore: 6:00pm PT
Clinton @ Beloit: 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
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