(2 for 3 / HR / 3 RBIs)
Springfield Cardinals 4
Midland RockHounds 5
WP: Gorman 4-4 / 4.40
HR: E.Diaz (5)
Prospect Of The Game:
Third Baseman Edwin Diaz
(2 for 3 / Home Run / 3 RBIs)
The RockHounds won in a walk-off on Wednesday. Third baseman Edwin Diaz slugged a two-run homer in the 2nd inning and then singled in another run in the 3rd, while first baseman Chase Calabuig had 3 hits and scored a run, and shortstop Kevin Merrell singled twice and drove in a run for the RockHounds. Starter Matt Milburn allowed 4 runs over 6 frames and left with the game a 4-4 tie. And with two men on in the bottom of the 9th, a fielding error allowed the winning run to cross the plate as the RockHounds won in a walk-off. RHP John Gorman recorded the win after tossing 2 scoreless innings in relief for the RockHounds.
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NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (Class-A Short-Season)
Hudson Valley Renegades 5
Vermont Lake Monsters 4
LP: Infante 0-1 / 4.50
HR: Vargas (1)
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Richard Guasch
(4 IP / 1 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 5 K)
The Lake Monsters suffered a one-run loss on Wednesday. 21-year-old Cuban RHP Richard Guasch turned in a solid start, allowing just 1 hit and striking out 5 over 4 scoreless frames, but 20-year-old Venezuelan RHP Angello Infante allowed 5 runs, 3 earned, over 5 innings of work to suffer the loss for the Lake Monsters. 19-year-old Dominican shortstop Yerdel Vargas hit a two-run homer, while 20-year-old Dominican first baseman Christopher Quintin doubled, drew a walk and scored a run, and 19-year-old Dominican center fielder Kevin Richards and second baseman Nick Ward had a pair of hits apiece in the loss. The Lake Monsters turned a triple play in the 5th inning when third baseman Jordan Diaz snagged a grounder, touched third for the first out, threw to second baseman Nick Ward for the second out, who then fired to first baseman Christopher Quintin for the third and final out.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (Rookie Short-Season)
AZL A’s Green 5
AZL Dodgers-2 9
LP: D.Herrera 0-1 / 23.14
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Matthew Koehler
(1 for 5 / Double / 2 RBIs)
20-year-old Venezuelan LHP Dennis Herrera had a rough start on Wednesday, allowing 6 runs over 2 1/3 innings of work to suffer the loss. This year’s 31st-round draft pick for the A’s, center fielder Matthew Koehler, doubled in a pair of runs, while 21-year-old Venezuelan second baseman Wilson Alvarez had 2 hits, including a double, and 18-year-old Dominican shortstop Jhoan Paulino doubled in a run in the loss.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (Rookie Short-Season)
AZL Giants Orange 12
AZL A’s Gold 8
LP: Munoz 0-1 / 13.50
HR: McCann (1), S.Sanchez (1)
Prospect Of The Game:
Catcher Kyle McCann
(2 for 3 / Home Run / Triple / Walk)
Catcher Kyle McCann had a big game for the A’s on Wednesday. This year’s 4th-round draft pick for the A’s homered, tripled, walked and scored twice, while 20-year-old Puerto Rican first baseman Santis Sanchez homered. 19-year-old Venezuelan designated hitter Rafael Rincones doubled, drew a walk and scored twice, and this year’s 21st-round pick, left fielder Shane Selman, singled twice and drove in a run in the loss. 17-year-old Venezuelan RHP Luis Carrasco made the start and tossed 2 scoreless innings, while former infielder Jesus Lage was charged with 5 runs in just 2/3 of an inning, and 20-year-old Dominican RHP Keiro Munoz allowed 3 runs in 2 innings of relief to suffer the loss for the A’s.
Thursday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Las Vegas: 7:05pm PT
Arkansas @ Midland: 5:00pm PT / 7:00pm CT
San Jose @ Stockton: 7:10pm PT
Quad Cities @ Beloit: 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
Hudson Valley @ Vermont: 4:05pm PT / 7:05pm ET
AZL Padres-2 @ AZL A’s Green: 6:00pm PT
AZL A’s Gold @ AZL Cubs-1: 6:00pm PT
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