(2 for 4 / 2 Home Runs)
Reno Aces 5
Las Vegas Aviators 6
WP: Wendelken 6-2 / 5.50
HR: Brown 2 (37), Barreto (17)
Prospect Of The Game:
First Baseman Seth Brown
(2 for 4 / 2 Home Runs)
The Aviators won in a walk-off on Monday to remain tied with El Paso for first place in the Pacific Southern Division. First baseman Seth Brown had another big night at the plate, hitting his 36th home run in the 2nd inning to give Las Vegas an early lead and then slugging his 37th home run in the 4th inning to break a 1-1 tie. Brown has now gone 8 for 16 with 3 home runs and 8 RBIs over his last 4 games, and he currently leads the PCL with 103 RBIs, while his 37 home runs are good for second in the league. Franklin Barreto, making his first career start at third base, hit his 17th home run and doubled in a run and is now 5 for 8 with 3 extra-base hits over his last 2 games. Catcher Jonah Heim drew a walk and doubled in the tying run in the bottom of the 9th, while shortstop Jorge Mateo laid down a bunt single in the 9th that induced a throwing error that allowed the winning run to come around to score as the Aviators won in a walk-off on Monday. RHP Parker Dunshee delivered his best start for Las Vegas, allowing 1 unearned run on just 1 hit and 1 walk while striking out 6 over 6 innings of work, and he left the game with a one-run lead. RHP Brian Schlitter gave up 4 runs, 2 earned, in the top of the 8th to surrender the lead, but RHP J.B. Wendelken tossed 2 scoreless innings in relief to earn the victory for Las Vegas. In other news, catcher Dustin Garneau cleared waivers and was sent to Las Vegas, while LHP Wei-Chung Wang was optioned to the Aviators, Stockton infielder Trace Loehr was reassigned to Las Vegas, and RHP Daniel Mengden was placed on the injured list on Monday. Meanwhile, LHP Jesus Luzardo is set to make his second start for the Aviators on Tuesday.
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A’s Highlights…
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 1
Visalia Rawhide 2
LP: Feigl 5-10 / 4.19
HR: Mullen (9)
Prospect Of The Game:
Catcher Robert Mullen
(1 for 3 / Home Run)
Stockton suffered its third straight loss on Monday. Starter Brady Feigl allowed 2 runs and struck out 5 over 5 frames but was saddled with his 10th loss for Stockton. Catcher Robert Mullen slugged a solo shot to provide the Ports’ sole run in the loss. Meanwhile, Ports infielder Trace Loehr was promoted to Las Vegas, and RockHounds infielder/outfielder Brallan Perez was reassigned to Stockton on Monday.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Burlington Bees 5
Beloit Snappers 3
LP: Coker 1-3 / 5.23
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Reid Birlingmair
(6.2 IP / 3 H / 1 R / 0 ER / 2 BB / 7 K)
Burlington bested Beloit for the third straight game on Monday. RHP Reid Birlingmair turned in his second straight quality start for the Snappers, allowing just 1 unearned run while striking out 7 over 6 2/3 innings of work, and he left the game with a two-run lead. But LHP Josh Reagan gave up 2 runs, 1 earned, in 2 1/3 innings of relief to tie the game, and RHP Calvin Coker surrendered 2 runs, 1 earned, in the top of the 10th to suffer the loss. Designated hitter Skyler Weber singled twice, drew a walk, drove in a pair and stole a base for the Snappers in the loss.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (Class-A Short-Season)
Vermont Lake Monsters 2
Aberdeen IronBirds 6
LP: Cota 1-3 / 5.34
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Michael Murray
(4 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 4 K)
RHP Michael Murray turned in a solid start by throwing 4 scoreless frames, but RHP Clark Cota was charged with 5 runs in the 8th inning to suffer the loss for the Lake Monsters. Third baseman Jordan Diaz singled, doubled and drove in a run for Vermont.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (Rookie Short-Season)
AZL A’s Green 5
AZL D-backs 9
LP: Herrera 0-3 / 3.74
HR: Koehler (1)
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Matt Koehler
(2 for 5 / Home Run / 2 RBIs / Stolen Base)
20-year-old Venezuelan LHP Dennis Herrera made the start and gave up 4 runs in just 1 2/3 innings of work to suffer the loss on Monday. This year’s 31st-round draft pick for the A’s, left fielder Matt Koehler, homered, singled in a run and stole a base, while 17-year-old Colombian center fielder Brayan Buelvas had 3 hits, including a double, and tallied his team-leading 11th stolen base for the A’s.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (Rookie Short-Season)
AZL Mariners 1
AZL A’s Gold 3
WP: Lage 3-0 / 6.17
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Robin Vazquez
(4 IP / 4 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 7 K)
21-year-old Dominican RHP Robin Vazquez made the start on Monday and was solid, striking out 7 over 4 shutout frames, while converted infielder Jesus Lage tossed 2 scoreless innings in relief to pick up the win, and this year’s 20th-round draft pick, RHP Jack Weisenburger, got the final six outs for the A’s to secure the save. First baseman Matt Cross and left fielder Enrry Pantoja each singled, doubled and drove in a run, while catcher Sean Murphy went 1 for 3 with a double in his third rehab game with the A’s.
Tuesday’s Games:
Reno @ Las Vegas: 7:05pm PT
NW Arkansas @ Midland: 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
Stockton @ Visalia: 7:00pm PT
Burlington @ Beloit: 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
AZL D-backs @ AZL A’s Green: 6:00pm PT
AZL A’s Gold @ AZL Brewers Blue: 6:00pm PT
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