TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 2
NW Arkansas Naturals 0
WP: S.Martinez 3-1 / 1.33
HR: Motter (7)
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher James Kaprielian
(4.2 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 5 K)
RHP James Kaprielian led the RockHounds to a shutout win over the Naturals on Tuesday. Kaprielian made the start for Midland and allowed just 2 hits while striking out 5 over 4 2/3 scoreless frames. The 25-year-old has now failed to allow a run over his last 11 2/3 innings of work and has given up just 1 run over his last 18 2/3 innings for the RockHounds. RHP Seth Martinez threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings to pick up the win, while LHP Tyler Alexander tossed 1 2/3 scoreless frames in relief, and RHP Jesus Zambrano got the final four outs to complete the six-hit shutout and record his 5th save for the RockHounds. Second baseman Nate Mondou had 3 hits and drew a walk, while first baseman Taylor Motter slugged his 7th home run for the Hounds.
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PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Las Vegas Aviators 6
Albuquerque Isotopes 10
LP: McNutt 4-2 / 4.91
HR: Mateo (18), Bolt (11)
Prospect Of The Game:
First Baseman Alfonso Rivas
(3 for 3 / Double / 2 Walks / RBI)
Las Vegas suffered its second straight loss to Albuquerque on Tuesday. In his second game since being promoted to Triple-A, first baseman Alfonso Rivas reached base 5 times, on a double, a pair of singles and a pair of walks, while also driving in a run for the Aviators. Left fielder Mark Payton singled, doubled, drew a walk and scored a run, while shortstop Jorge Mateo singled and slugged a two-run homer, and center fielder Skye Bolt drew a walk and drilled a two-run shot for Las Vegas. RHP Matt Harvey made the start and allowed 4 runs while striking out 7 over 5 frames, and RHP Trey McNutt gave up 2 runs in 1 1/3 innings of relief to take the loss. In other news, Las Vegas skipper Fran Riordan was named the PCL Manager of the Year on Tuesday.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 3
Modesto Nuts 4
LP: Cochran-Gill 0-2 / 5.59
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Bryce Conley
(4 IP / 0 H / 0 ER / 4 BB / 3 K)
Stockton suffered its sixth straight loss on Tuesday. Starter Bryce Conley threw 4 scoreless and hitless frames, but RHP Eric Marinez was charged with 2 runs in 1 2/3 innings of relief, and RHP Trey Cochran-Gill gave up 2 runs, including the winning run with one out in the bottom of the 9th to take the loss as Modesto won in a walk-off. Third baseman Jonah Bride doubled and drew a pair of walks, while right fielder Brallan Perez singled twice and stole a base for Stockton in the loss.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 0
Burlington Bees 1
LP: Guasch 0-3 / 4.11
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Aiden McIntyre
(5 IP / 0 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 2 K)
After being shut out on Monday, the Snappers were no-hit on Tuesday. Beloit starter Aiden McIntyre had his own no-hitter going against the Bees, carrying it through 5 frames before departing with the game a scoreless and hitless tie. RHP Richard Guasch then threw 4 scoreless frames in relief before allowing 1 unearned run in the bottom of the 10th to suffer the loss as Burlington bested Beloit in a 10-inning, no-hit walk-off. Designated hitter Joseph Pena drew a pair of walks and stole a base for the Snappers in the loss.
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (Class-A Short-Season)
Vermont Lake Monsters 3
Brooklyn Cyclones 2
WP: Mora 2-0 / 2.30
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Richard Morban
(5.2 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 7 K)
The Lake Monsters won in 10 innings to snap their four-game losing streak on Tuesday. Starter Richard Morban turned in another strong start, allowing just 1 run while striking out 7 over 5 2/3 frames. RHP Jose Mora was charged with an unearned run in the bottom of the 9th to tie the game but tossed a scoreless frame in the bottom of the 10th and struck out 6 over 2 2/3 innings of relief to pick up the victory for Vermont. Catcher Jose Rivas singled twice, stole a base and scored a run, while left fielder Shane Selman scored the winning run on a wild pitch in the top of the 10th for the Lake Monsters.
ARIZONA LEAGUE (Rookie Short-Season)
AZL A’s Gold 1
AZL Indians Blue 6
LP: Hall 0-1 / 3.60
HR: Wright (1)
Prospect Of The Game:
Third Baseman Joshwan Wright
(3 for 4 / Home Run / Double)
The AZL A’s Gold squad’s postseason run came to a quick end when the team lost a one-game, do-or-die, playoff game on Tuesday. This year’s 33rd-round draft pick for the A’s, RHP Charles Hall, who was riding a 12-inning scoreless streak, turned in a solid start, allowing 2 runs while striking out 5 over 5 frames but ended up suffering the loss for the A’s. 18-year-old Panamanian third baseman Joshwan Wright singled, doubled and homered to provide the A’s only run in the loss.
Wednesday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Albuquerque: 5:35pm PT
Midland @ NW Arkansas: 5:05pm PT / 7:05pm CT
Stockton @ Modesto: 7:05pm PT
Beloit @ Peoria: 4:35pm PT / 6:35pm CT
Connecticut @ Vermont: 4:05pm PT / 7:05pm ET
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