CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
San Jose Giants 8
Stockton Ports 10
WP: Krall 2-2 / 5.88
HR: Eierman (6), Hannah (2)
Prospect Of The Game:
Shortstop Jeremy Eierman
(2 for 5 / Home Run / 4 RBIs)
Stockton won its fifth straight on Sunday. Shortstop Jeremy Eierman singled in a run in the 1st inning and belted a three-run homer in the bottom of the 8th, which would prove to be the margin of victory for the Ports. Center fielder Jameson Hannah singled, walked and hit a tie-breaking, two-run homer in the bottom of the 4th, while designated hitter Trace Loehr had 3 hits, stole a base and drove in a pair. Second baseman Nick Allen singled, walked twice, stole a base and scored 3 runs, and left fielder Lazaro Armenteros doubled and drew a pair of walks for the Ports. Starter Mitchell Jordan gave up 4 runs over 4 2/3 frames, while LHP Pat Krall permitted 1 run in 2 1/3 innings of relief to pick up the win for the Ports. RHP Sam Sheehan tossed a scoreless 8th, and RHP Jake Bray gave up 3 runs in the top of the 9th, but Stockton still hung on to win its fifth straight. Meanwhile, RHP Seth Martinez was reassigned from Stockton to Las Vegas on Sunday.
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PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
San Antonio Missions 4
Las Vegas Aviators 1
LP: Dunshee 1-4 / 5.64
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Parker Dunshee
(6 IP / 4 H / 2 ER / 0 BB / 5 K)
RHP Parker Dunshee turned in a solid start on Sunday, allowing 2 runs on 4 hits while walking none and striking out 5 over 6 innings of work, but he still ended up suffering the loss for Las Vegas. Aviators batters managed just five hits in the game. Second baseman Franklin Barreto singled and stole a base, while catcher Jonah Heim went 1 for 3 with a walk in his Triple-A debut. Meanwhile, the A’s optioned RHP Paul Blackburn back to Las Vegas, and Stockton RHP Seth Martinez was reassigned to the Aviators on Sunday.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Frisco RoughRiders 3
Midland RockHounds 13
WP: Naile 4-4 / 5.94
HR: Blanco (6), White (5)
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Dairon Blanco
(2 for 5 / Home Run / 3 RBIs)
The RockHounds put double digits on the board to win their sixth straight on Sunday. Left fielder Dairon Blanco singled and slugged a three-run homer, while first baseman Mikey White singled and socked a two-run shot. Right fielder Greg Deichmann singled, tripled, stole a base, drew a walk and drove in a run, and designated hitter Tyler Ramirez had 3 hits, including a double, and scored a pair of runs for the RockHounds. Starter James Naile allowed 3 runs over 6 innings of work to earn his 4th win. Meanwhile, Midland catcher Jonah Heim was reassigned to Las Vegas, and Snappers catcher Cooper Goldby was reassigned to the RockHounds on Sunday.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 2
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 1
WP: Withers 2-2 / 3.33
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Joe DeMers
(6 IP / 5 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 2 K)
RHP Joe DeMers turned in a strong start to help the Snappers win their second straight over Wisconsin on Sunday. DeMers allowed just 1 run in 6 innings of work, but he left the game with Beloit down by a run. RHP Brandon Withers threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings in relief to pick up the win, while RHP Charlie Cerny got the final five outs for the Snappers to secure his 3rd save. Catcher John Jones had a pair of hits including a double, while left fielder Logan Farrar singled twice and stole a base for the Snappers. Meanwhile, catcher Cooper Goldby was reassigned from the Snappers to the RockHounds on Sunday.
Monday’s Games:
San Antonio @ Las Vegas: 7:05pm PT
San Jose @ Stockton: 7:10pm PT
Beloit @ Wisconsin: 10:05am PT / 12:05pm CT
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