Thursday, June 13th: Ports Prevail behind Allen’s Big Bat while Neuse Leads Vegas to Victory and Holmes & Kaprielian Both Have Solid Outings

A’s Prospect Of The Day: Stockton Ports Shortstop Nick Allen (3 for 5 / Triple / 2 Doubles / 2 RBIs)
A’s Prospect Of The Day: Stockton Ports Shortstop Nick Allen (3 for 5 / Triple / 2 Doubles / 2 RBIs)

 
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE  (High-A)

Stockton Ports  8

Modesto Nuts     4

WP: Altamirano 2-3 / 4.08

Prospect Of The Game:

Shortstop Nick Allen

(3 for 5 / Triple / 2 Doubles / 2 RBIs)

Nick Allen had a big night at the plate to help the Ports prevail for the eighth time in their last nine games on Thursday. The shortstop tripled, doubled twice, drove in a pair and scored 3 runs, and his 28 extra-base hits now lead the league. Catcher Robert Mullen had a pair of hits, including a double, while second baseman Trace Loehr singled twice, and designated hitter Jeremy Eierman doubled in a run for the Ports. Starter James Kaprielian threw 3 scoreless and hitless innings, while RHP Xavier Altamirano picked up the win despite giving up 2 runs in 4 innings of work, and RHP Seth Martinez tossed 2 scoreless innings in relief to secure his 1st save for Stockton.

 
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PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE  (Triple-A)

Las Vegas Aviators  9

Nashville Sounds       4

WP: Alexander 3-3 / 5.71

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Prospect Of The Game:

Third Baseman Sheldon Neuse

(3 for 4 / Double / 2 RBI)

 

Sheldon Neuse helped Las Vegas notch the victory over Nashville on Thursday. The third baseman collected 3 hits, including a double, drove in a pair of runs and scored twice. Left fielder Nick Martini doubled and drew a pair of walks, while shortstop Franklin Barreto singled twice, scored twice, swiped a pair of bases and drove in a run. Center fielder Skye Bolt had 2 hits, including a double, and drove in a pair, while designated hitter Corban Joseph singled, doubled and drove in a run, and catcher Chris Herrmann went 0 for 2 with a walk in his first rehab game with the Aviators. Starter Tyler Alexander allowed 3 unearned runs over 5 frames to pick up the victory for Las Vegas.

 

TEXAS LEAGUE  (Double-A)

Midland RockHounds  8

Springfield Cardinals      9

LP: Gorman 3-4 / 4.56

HR: Ramirez (1)

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Prospect Of The Game:

Outfielder Tyler Ramirez

(1 for 3 / Home Run / 3 RBIs / 2 Walks)

 

The RockHounds suffered a one-run loss on Thursday. Starter Grant Holmes was solid, allowing just 1 hit and striking out 3 over 3 scoreless innings, but his tandem-pitching partner, RHP Daulton Jefferies, had a rare rough outing and was charged with 5 runs, 4 earned, over 3 1/3 frames, and RHP John Gorman allowed 2 runs, 1 earned, in the bottom of the 11th to suffer the loss as Springfield won in a walk-off. Designated hitter Tyler Ramirez drew a pair of walks and hit a three-run homer in the 6th inning to give the Hounds the lead, while shortstop Kevin Merrell had 3 hits, including a double, and scored 3 runs. Left fielder Dairon Blanco singled, doubled, drove in 2 runs and swiped a pair of bases to lift his team-leading total to 17, and first baseman Mikey White singled, walked twice and drove in a pair of runs for the RockHounds.

 

MIDWEST LEAGUE  (Class-A)

GAME #1

Quad Cities River Bandits  0

Beloit Snappers                2

WP: Kelly 1-0 / 0.00

HR: Churlin (1), Foyle (1)

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Prospect Of The Game:

Pitcher Rafael Kelly

(6 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 3 K / Win)

 

The Snappers shut out Quad Cities on just three hits in Thursday’s first game. Starter Rafael Kelly threw 6 scoreless innings in his first start for the Snappers, while RHP Eric Marinez pitched 1 perfect inning in relief to complete the 7-inning shutout and pick up his 10th save. Left fielder Devin Foyle and right fielder Anthony Churlin both slugged solo shots for the Snappers.

 

GAME #2

Quad Cities River Bandits  8

Beloit Snappers                6

LP: Birlingmair 2-3 / 4.30

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Prospect Of The Game:

Outfielder Lester Madden

(2 for 4 / Double / 2 RBIs)

 

The Snappers suffered the loss in Thursday’s second game. Starter Reid Birlingmair surrendered 7 runs in 3 2/3 innings of work to take the loss. Center fielder Lester Madden, had 2 hits, including a double, and drove in a pair of runs, while shortstop Ryan Gridley doubled twice, and his 11 doubles are now a team-best for Beloit.

 

Friday’s Games:

Las Vegas @ Nashville: 7:05pm PT

Midland @ Arkansas: 5:10pm PT / 7:10pm CT

Stockton @ Modesto: 7:05pm PT

Beloit @ Kane County: 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT

Tri-City @ Vermont: 4:05pm PT / 7:05pm ET

 

Nick Allen
Nick Allen

 

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