TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Amarillo Sod Poodles 2
Midland RockHounds 6
WP: Howard 5-2 / 2.48
HR: B.Perez (1)
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Brian Howard
(7 IP / 7 H / 2 ER / 3 BB / 3 K / Win)
The RockHounds recorded their third win in their last four games on Friday. RHP Brian Howard turned in another strong start, allowing 2 runs over 7 innings of work to earn his league-leading 5th win for Midland. And the 24-year-old has now given up more than 2 earned runs just once in his last 4 starts. Second baseman Brallan Perez singled, doubled and homered, while catcher Jonah Heim had 3 hits, including a pair of doubles, and drove in 3, and center fielder Luis Barrera singled, doubled and drove in a pair of runs for the RockHounds.
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PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Las Vegas Aviators 0
Sacramento River Cats 1
LP: Buchanan 3-3 / 6.00
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Kyle Lobstein
(4 IP / 1 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 4 K)
The Aviators were shut out on just three hits to have their four-game winning streak snapped on Friday. Starter Jake Buchanan gave up 1 run over 3 innings of work to suffer the loss, while LHP Kyle Lobstein was almost perfect in relief, allowing just 1 hit while walking none and striking out 4 over 4 frames for Las Vegas. Second baseman Jorge Mateo and center fielder Dustin Fowler both singled, while third baseman Sheldon Neuse doubled for the Aviators’ only extra-base hit in the loss.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 13
Lancaster JetHawks 8
WP: Bayer 1-0 / 2.86
Prospect Of The Game:
Catcher Jordan Devencenzi
(4 for 5 / 3 RBIs)
The Ports put 13 runs on the board to prevail over Lancaster for the second straight night on Friday. Catcher Jordan Devencenzi collected 4 hits and drove in 3 runs, while third baseman Jonah Bride singled twice, walked twice and drove in a pair. First baseman Alfonso Rivas had 3 hits and a walk, while second baseman Nick Allen singled, doubled, drew a walk and stole a base, and left fielder Lazaro Armenteros tripled in a pair of runs for the Ports. Starter Brady Feigl was charged with 6 runs, just 2 earned, over 4 2/3 frames, while RHP Peter Bayer tossed 2 scoreless innings in relief to pick up the win for the Ports.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Cedar Rapids Kernels 6
Beloit Snappers 5
LP: Murray 0-4 / 13.97
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Lester Madden
(2 for 4 / Double / 2 RBIs / Stolen Base)
The Snappers suffered a one-run loss to Cedar Rapids on Friday. Starter Chase Cohen allowed 3 runs over 6 innings of work, while RHP Michael Murray was charged with 3 runs, 2 earned, in 1 2/3 innings of relief to take the loss. Center fielder Lester Madden singled, doubled, drove in a pair and stole a base, and Madden is now 7 for 16 over his last 4 games for the Snappers.
Saturday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Sacramento: 7:05pm PT
Amarillo @ Midland: 5:00pm PT / 7:00pm CT
Stockton @ Lancaster: 6:05pm PT
Cedar Rapids @ Beloit: 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
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