PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Las Vegas Aviators 16
Albuquerque Isotopes 3
WP: Naile 1-0 / 2.57
HR: Neuse (15), Bolt (9), Taylor (6), Martini (3)
Prospect Of The Game:
Designated Hitter Nick Martini
(3 for 6 / Home Run / Double / 2 RBIs)
The Aviators notched their fifth victory in the last six games on Friday. Designated hitter Nick Martini had another big night at the plate, contributing a single, a double and a two-run homer, and the 29-year-old is now batting .327 on the season and is 6 for 12 with 4 extra-base hits over his last 3 games for Las Vegas. Second baseman Corban Joseph collected 4 hits, including a double, and drove in 2 runs, while first baseman Eric Campbell singled twice, doubled, drew a walk and drove in a pair. Catcher Beau Taylor singled, walked and homered, while shortstop Jorge Mateo had 3 hits, including a double, and drove in a run, and right fielder Skye Bolt and third baseman Sheldon Neuse each singled, homered and drove in 3 runs for the Aviators. RHP James Naile turned in a strong start in his return to Triple-A, allowing 2 runs on 5 hits over 7 innings of work to earn the victory for Vegas. In other news, the A’s sent RHP Tanner Anderson back to the Aviators and recalled RHP Paul Blackburn, while Las Vegas LHP Jesus Luzardo was placed on the injured list on Friday.
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TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 3
Corpus Christi Hooks 1
WP: S.Martinez 1-0 / 2.25
Prospect Of The Game:
Second Baseman Nate Mondou
(1 for 2 / Walk / RBI)
Second baseman Nate Mondou walked and singled in the RockHounds’ first run on Friday, while third baseman Edwin Diaz doubled, drew a walk and scored a run. First baseman Taylor Motter singled, walked and scored a run, and designated hitter Mikey White singled in the final run for the RockHounds. With James Naile joining Las Vegas, the Hounds had to run a number of relievers out to the mound on Friday. RHP Jesus Zambrano came out of the bullpen to make the start and was solid, throwing 3 scoreless innings. RHP Seth Martinez allowed 1 run in 3 innings of relief to earn the win, while LHP Zack Erwin threw a scoreless 9th to record his 3rd save for the RockHounds.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Modesto Nuts 7
Stockton Ports 3
LP: Altamirano 3-5 / 4.72
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Jameson Hannah
(2 for 3 / Walk / Sac Fly / RBI)
Stockton lost its fourth straight on Friday. RHP Xavier Altamirano had a rough start, allowing 6 runs over 5 1/3 frames to suffer the loss. Center fielder Jameson Hannah had a pair of hits, drew a walk and drove in a run, while first baseman Alfonso Rivas collected 3 hits, and third baseman Jonah Bride singled, doubled and drove in a run for the Ports in the loss. Meanwhile, LHP Ty Damron was reassigned to Stockton from the Snappers on Friday.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 3
Quad Cities River Bandits 2
WP: Kelly 2-1 / 2.25
HR: Ward (3)
Prospect Of The Game:
First Baseman Nick Ward
(1 for 4 / Home Run / 3 RBIs)
The Snappers snapped their three-game losing streak on Friday. First baseman Nick Ward slugged a three-run homer in the 5th inning to account for all the Snappers’ scoring on the night. Starter Rafael Kelly turned in a strong start, allowing 2 runs on 5 hits over 5 frames to earn the win, while RHP Charlie Cerny tossed a scoreless 9th to notch the save for the Snappers. Meanwhile, Beloit LHP Ty Damron was promoted to the Ports and RHP Angello Infante was reassigned to the Snappers from Vermont on Friday.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (Class-A Short-Season)
Vermont Lake Monsters 1
Connecticut Tigers 3
LP: Shuman 0-1 / 0.00
Prospect Of The Game:
First Baseman Kyle McCann
(2 for 3 / Walk)
The Lake Monsters suffered their seventh straight loss of Friday. This year’s 6th-round draft pick for the A’s, RHP Seth Shuman, made the start and was charged with 1 unearned run in 2 innings of work to take the loss. 23-year-old Venezuelan LHP Jhenderson Hurtado was solid in relief, striking out 6 while throwing 3 scoreless innings for Vermont. This year’s 4th-round draft pick, first baseman Kyle McCann, had a pair of hits and drew a walk, while 20-year-old Venezuelan catcher Jose Rivas singled and drew a bases-loaded walk in the 9th inning to bring in the Lake Monsters’ sole run in the loss. Meanwhile, Vermont RHP Angello Infante was sent to the Snappers and RHP Osvaldo Berrios was reassigned to the Lake Monsters on Friday.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (Rookie Short-Season)
AZL A’s Green 1
AZL Brewers Gold 3
LP: Juan 1-1 / 1.59
Prospect Of The Game:
First Baseman Gavin Jones
(2 for 4 / Double / RBI)
18-year-old Venezuelan RHP Luis Martinez made the start and gave up 1 run in 3 innings of work, while 20-year-old Dominican RHP Jorge Juan was outstanding in relief, allowing just 1 unearned run over 3 2/3 frames, but he still ended up suffering the loss on Friday. This year’s 27th-round draft pick for the A’s, first baseman Gavin Jones, singled, doubled and drove in a run, while 19-year-old Mexican catcher Hansen Lopez had a pair of hits, and 18-year-old Dominican shortstop Jhoan Paulino tripled for the A’s in the loss.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (Rookie Short-Season)
AZL Brewers Blue 3
AZL A’s Gold 4
WP: Pantuso 1-0 / 2.70
Prospect Of The Game:
First Baseman Christopher Quintin
(2 for 3 / Walk / RBI)
20-year-old Dominican first baseman Christopher Quintin had a pair of hits, drew a walk and drove in a run, while this year’s 26th-round draft pick for the A’s, shortstop Elvis Peralta, doubled in a run for the A’s. 17-year-old Venezuelan RHP Luis Carrasco made the start and allowed 1 run over 3 innings of work, while RHP Alex Pantuso threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings in relief to pick up the win on Friday.
Saturday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Albuquerque: 5:35pm PT
Midland @ Corpus Christi: 5:15pm PT / 7:15pm CT
Modesto @ Stockton: 7:10pm PT
Beloit @ Wisconsin: 4:35pm PT / 6:35pm CT
Vermont @ Connecticut: 3:05pm PT / 6:05pm ET
AZL Royals @ AZL A’s Green: 6:00pm PT
AZL A’s Gold @ AZL Indian Blue: 6:00pm PT
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