TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 7
Arkansas Travelers 0
WP: Milburn 4-4 / 4.36
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Matt Milburn
(6.2 IP / 7 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 3 K / Win)
RHP Matt Milburn turned in his second straight outstanding start to lead the RockHounds to a shutout victory on Friday. Milburn tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings to earn his 4th win, and he’s now failed to allow an earned run over his last 16 2/3 frames for Midland. LHP Cody Stull tossed 1 scoreless inning in relief, and RHP Angel Duno got the final four outs for the RockHounds to complete the eight-hit shutout. First baseman Mikey White had 4 hits, including a double, drew a walk, drove in a run and stole a base, while center fielder Luis Barrera tripled, singled twice and stole a base. Designated hitter Tyler Ramirez singled, twice, drew a walk and drove in a run, while second baseman Brallan Perez had 3 hits, and shortstop Kevin Merrell singled, doubled and drove in a run for the RockHounds. In other news, seven RockHounds have been named to the Texas League South Division All-Star squad, including outfielders Luis Barrera and Dairon Blanco, RHPs Brian Howard and Kyle Finnegan, catcher Collin Theroux, infielder Mikey White and outfielder Greg Deichmann.
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PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Las Vegas Aviators 2
Nashville Sounds 3
LP: Romero 2-1 / 4.26
HR: Herrmann (1)
Prospect Of The Game:
Designated Hitter Chris Herrmann
(1 for 4 / Home Run)
Las Vegas suffered a one-run loss on Friday. RHP Paul Blackburn allowed 2 runs over 5 frames, while RHP Miguel Romero gave up 1 run in 1 inning of relief to take the loss for Las Vegas. Designated hitter Chris Herrmann homered in the 7th inning to tie the game, while catcher Jonah Heim singled, doubled and drove in a run in the loss.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 3
Modesto Nuts 1
WP: Jordan 5-4 / 4.98
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Mitchell Jordan
(6 IP / 2 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 5 K / Win)
RHP Mitchell Jordan turned in a strong start to help Stockton win its fourth straight on Friday. Jordan allowed 1 run on just 2 hits while striking out 5 over 6 innings of work to earn his 5th win, while RHP Peter Bayer threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings in relief to secure his 2nd save for Stockton. Shortstop Nick Allen had 3 hits, including 2 doubles, to give him a league-best total of 30 extra-base hits, while center fielder Austin Beck singled in a run in his first game since June 1. Meanwhile, Stockton first baseman Hunter Hargrove was released on Friday.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 5
Kane County Cougars 2
WP: Conley 3-3 / 3.49
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Bryce Conley
(6 IP / 3 H / 2 ER / 3 BB / 7 K / Win)
RHP Bryce Conley allowed 2 runs on just 3 hits while striking out 7 over 6 innings of work to earn his 3rd win on Friday, while RHP Joe DeMers threw 3 scoreless innings in relief to record the save for the Snappers. Second baseman Joseph Pena singled in a run, drew a walk and was hit by a pitch, while designated hitter Logan Farrar singled twice, and right fielder Anthony Churlin singled, walked and scored a run for the Snappers.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (Class-A Short-Season)
Tri-City ValleyCats 0
Vermont Lake Monsters 4
WP: Hurtado 1-0 / 0.00
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Jhenderson Hurtado
(4 IP / 1 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 7 K / Win)
Vermont shut out Tri-City on just two hits in its first game of the season on Friday. 20-year-old Venezuelan RHP Angello Infante served as the opener, pitching a perfect frame in the 1st inning. 23-year-old Venezuelan LHP Jhenderson Hurtado then took over on the mound and was outstanding, allowing just 1 hit and striking out 7 over 4 scoreless frames to earn the victory for Vermont. 21-year-old Panamanian RHP Carlos Sanchez and 24-year-old Dominican RHP Jeferson Mejia each tossed 2 scoreless innings in relief to complete the shutout. 19-year-old Dominican center fielder Kevin Richards collected 3 hits, including a double, while second baseman Nick Ward singled, doubled and scored a run. 20-year-old Venezuelan catcher Jose Rivas doubled in 2 runs, and 18-year-old Colombian third baseman Jordan Diaz doubled and drove in a pair for the Lake Monsters.
Saturday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Memphis: 6:35pm 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: 3:05pm PT / 6:05pm ET
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