LOW-A WEST LEAGUE
San Jose Giants 5
Stockton Ports 14
WP: Cushing 1-0 / 2.67
HR: Soderstrom 2 (5), Butler (5), Buelvas (4)
Prospect Of The Game:
First Baseman Tyler Soderstrom
(3 for 4 / 2 Home Runs / 5 RBIs / Walk)
Stockton scored a season-high 14 runs to snap its five-game losing streak on Thursday. And last year’s top draft pick for the A’s, 19-year-old Tyler Soderstrom, led the way. The talented teenager homered in the bottom of the 1st inning to put the Ports on the board and singled in the tying run in the 5th. Soderstrom followed that with his second home run of the night, tagging a two-run shot in the 6th, and then walked with the bases loaded to bring home another run in the 7th. And the Turlock native now leads the league with 40 hits and 14 doubles while also boasting a team-best OPS of .960. Left fielder Lawrence Butler slugged a grand slam with one out in the 5th inning, while center fielder Brayan Buelvas tagged a two-run shot in the 6th, and catcher Cooper Uhl singled, doubled, drove in a run, drew a pair of walks and scored twice for Stockton. Starter Jack Cushing allowed 5 runs over 5 frames to pick up the win for the Ports.
TRIPLE-A WEST LEAGUE
Reno Aces 7
Las Vegas Aviators 5
LP: Angulo 2-1 / 4.70
HR: Schwindel (9), Kozma (2)
Prospect Of The Game:
First Baseman Frank Schwindel
(3 for 5 / Home Run / 2 Doubles)
The Aces snapped the Aviators’ three-game winning streak on Thursday. RHP Brian Howard turned in a solid start, allowing 2 runs over 5 frames, but RHP Argenis Angulo gave up 3 runs in 1 inning of relief to take the loss for Las Vegas. First baseman Frank Schwindel had another big game, collecting a home run and a pair of doubles, and he’s now notched 4 home runs over his last 3 games for the Aviators. Shortstop Pete Kozma singled, homered, walked and scored twice, while left fielder Jacob Wilson doubled and drew 3 walks in the loss. Meanwhile, LHP Reymin Guduan, who was designated for assignment on Tuesday, cleared waivers and was sent to Las Vegas on Thursday.
DOUBLE-A CENTRAL LEAGUE
Midland RockHounds 4
San Antonio Missions 5
LP: Cohen 1-1 / 1.93
HR: Eierman (3)
Prospect Of The Game:
Third Baseman Jeremy Eierman
(2 for 5 / Home Run)
Midland suffered a one-run loss to San Antonio to fall for the fourth time in its last five games on Thursday. Starter Chase Cohen looked strong once again, allowing just 1 run over 4 frames, but he still ended up being saddled with the loss. Third baseman Jeremy Eierman singled, homered and scored twice, while second baseman Nick Allen collected 3 hits, including a double, and first baseman Kyle McCann singled, drew 3 walks and scored a run for the RockHounds.
HIGH-A CENTRAL LEAGUE
Lansing Lugnuts 0
West Michigan Whitecaps 10
LP: Guasch 1-2 / 1.85
Prospect Of The Game:
Designated Hitter Jared McDonald
(1 for 3 / Double)
The Lugnuts were shut out on just four hits on Thursday. Starter Richard Guasch gave up 4 runs over 4 frames to suffer the loss for Lansing, while RHP Bryce Nightengale was charged with 5 runs in 1 1/3 innings of relief. Designated hitter Jared McDonald and first baseman Jordan Diaz both doubled to provide Lansing’s only extra-base hits in the loss.
Friday’s Games:
Reno @ Las Vegas: 7:05pm PT
Midland @ San Antonio: 5:05pm PT / 7:05pm CT
Lansing @ West Michigan: 4:05pm PT / 7:05pm ET
San Jose @ Stockton: 7:05pm PT
(Top photo courtesy of Stockton Ports)
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Do you think Soderstrom will spend the year in Stockton or is there a chance at him seeing Lansing later this summer?
Have actually been wondering the same thing myself lately. Haven’t spoken to anyone about it yet. There could be arguments made on both sides. But if he keeps on performing, he might just force their hand.