(4 for 5 / 2 Doubles / 2 RBI)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Las Vegas Aviators 8
Salt Lake Bees 5
WP: Bracewell 1-3 / 3.93
HR: Fowler (18)
Prospect Of The Game:
First Baseman Seth Brown
(4 for 5 / 2 Doubles / 2 RBIs)
The Aviators bested the Bees for the second straight night on Saturday. First baseman Seth Brown singled twice, doubled twice and drove in a pair of runs, and his 48 extra-base hits are now a team-best. Center fielder Dustin Fowler had 3 hits, including his 18th home run, while second baseman Corban Joseph and right fielder Skye Bolt each singled, doubled and drove in a pair for Las Vegas. Starter Parker Dunshee gave up 4 runs in 4 innings of work, while RHP Ben Bracewell allowed 1 unearned run in 2 innings of relief and picked up the win, and RHP Trey McNutt got the final three outs to secure the save for the Aviators.
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TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 0
Tulsa Drillers 3
LP: Milburn 5-7 / 5.40
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Matt Milburn
(7 IP / 3 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 8 K)
The RockHounds were shut out on just three hits to lose their second straight to Tulsa on Saturday. RHP Matt Milburn turned in a strong start, allowing 1 run on just 3 hits while striking out 8 over 7 innings of work, but he still ended up suffering his 7th loss for Midland. Shortstop Edwin Diaz doubled for the RockHounds’ only extra-base hit in the loss.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 9
Stockton Ports 1
LP: Jordan 7-6 / 4.93
HR: Beck (7)
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Austin Beck
(1 for 3 / Home Run)
Stockton suffered its second straight loss on Saturday. Starter Mitchell Jordan surrendered 6 runs, 5 earned, over 1 2/3 frames to take the loss. Center fielder Austin Beck returned to action after spending 3 ½ weeks on the injured list and slugged his 7th home run of the season in his first at-bat on Saturday. Third baseman Jonah Bride had a pair of doubles for the Ports, while catcher Nick Hundley went 0 for 4 in his third rehab game with Stockton.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
South Bend Cubs
Beloit Snappers
(POSTPONED)
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (Class-A Short-Season)
Tri-City ValleyCats 8
Vermont Lake Monsters 5
LP: Mejia 0-2 / 4.73
HR: Richards (3)
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Kevin Richards
(1 for 5 / Home Run / 2 RBIs)
The Lake Monsters lost in extra innings on Saturday. 23-year-old Cuban LHP Yorlenis Noa made the start and allowed 2 runs over 3 innings of work, while 24-year-old Dominican RHP Jeferson Mejia gave up 3 runs, 2 earned, in the top of the 10th to take the loss for the Lake Monsters. 19-year-old Dominican center fielder Kevin Richards hit a two-run homer to tie the game in the bottom of the 5th, while this year’s 4th-round draft pick for the A’s, catcher Kyle McCann singled, walked twice and scored a run, and 19-year-old Dominican shortstop Yerdel Vargas singled and drew a bases-loaded walk to bring home a run for Vermont.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (Rookie Short-Season)
AZL A’s Green 7
AZL White Sox 2
WP: Monserratt 1-1 / 6.75
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Brayan Buelvas
(3 for 4 / Walk / 2 RBIs / Stolen Base)
17-year-old Colombian center fielder Brayan Buelvas had 3 hits, drew a walk, drove in a pair of runs and stole a base, while this year’s 27th-round draft pick for the A’s, third baseman Gavin Jones, singled twice, drew a walk and scored a run. This year’s 31st-round draft pick, right fielder Matthew Koehler, singled, tripled and drove in a pair, and last year’s 12th-round pick, left fielder Noah Vaughan, doubled twice and drove in a run for the A’s. 20-year-old Venezuelan LHP Dennis Herrera made the start and allowed 1 run in 3 2/3 innings of work, while 22-year-old Venezuelan RHP Jesus Monserratt gave up 1 run in 2 1/3 innings of relief and picked up the win on Saturday.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (Rookie Short-Season)
AZL Cubs-2 7
AZL A’s Gold 6
LP: Pantuso 1-1 / 3.48
HR: Murphy (1)
Prospect Of The Game:
Catcher Sean Murphy
(2 for 3 / Home Run / 2 Walks)
The AZL A’s Gold squad suffered a one-run loss on Saturday. 21-year-old Dominican RHP Robin Vazquez made the start and allowed 4 runs, 2 earned, in 2 2/3 innings of work, while RHP Alex Pantuso gave up 2 runs in the top of the 9th to take the loss. Rehabbing catcher Sean Murphy singled, homered and walked twice, while 20-year-old Venezuelan right fielder Rafael Rincones and designated hitter Matt Cross each singled twice, drew a walk and drove in a run in the loss.
Sunday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Salt Lake: 12:05pm PT
Midland @ Tulsa: 5:05pm PT / 7:05pm CT
Rancho Cucamonga @ Stockton: 6:10pm PT
South Bend @ Beloit (Game #1): Noon PT / 2:00pm CT
South Bend @ Beloit (Game #2)
Tri-City @ Vermont: 2:05pm PT / 5:05pm ET
AZL A’s Green @ AZL Reds: 6:00pm PT
AZL D-backs @ AZL A’s Gold: 6:00pm PT
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Where is Jharel Cotton and what is the time frame for his return?
He last made a relief appearance for Las Vegas on July 16. There’s no particular timetable for his return to the majors. His health and performance will determine when he returns to the A’s.