LOW-A WEST LEAGUE
Stockton Ports 11
Fresno Grizzlies 6
WP: Acton 2-0 / 6.27
HR: Buelvas 2 (7)
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Brayan Buelvas
(2 for 5 / Grand Slam / Home Run)
Center fielder Brayan Buelvas helped Stockton snap its four-game losing streak on Wednesday. The 19-year-old Colombian slugger stepped to the plate with the bases loaded in the 2nd inning and slugged a grand slam to give Stockton an early lead. He then socked a solo shot in his next trip to the plate in the 4th, and his 7 home runs and .522 slugging percentage are both bests among current Ports. Left fielder Lawrence Butler singled, drew 3 walks and scored twice, while first baseman Gavin Jones singled, tripled, walked and scored twice, and right fielder Junior Perez singled, doubled and drove in 3 runs for Stockton. Starting pitcher Daniel Martinez allowed 2 runs in 3 1/3 innings of work, while RHP Garrett Acton tossed 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief to pick up the win for the Ports.
DOUBLE-A CENTRAL LEAGUE
Midland RockHounds 9
Amarillo Sod Poodles 6
WP: Erwin 2-2 / 3.63
HR: Calabuig (2), Davidson (1), Suddleson (1)
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Chase Calabuig
(1 for 5 / Grand Slam)
The RockHounds snapped their five-game losing streak on Wednesday. Left fielder Chase Calabuig clubbed a grand slam in the 5th inning to provide the margin of victory for Midland. Right fielder Jake Suddleson singled, walked and slugged a home run, while shortstop Logan Davidson drew a walk and tagged a two-run shot. Starter Chase Cohen allowed 4 runs in 3 2/3 innings of work, while LHP Zack Erwin threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings in relief to pick up the win, and RHP Brett Graves notched the final out in the 9th to secure the save.
HIGH-A CENTRAL LEAGUE
Great Lakes Loons 6
Lansing Lugnuts 4
LP: Shuman 1-2 / 2.25
HR: Selman (5)
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Shane Selman
(2 for 4 / Home Run / 3 RBIs)
Despite striking out 15 Loons, Lansing suffered the loss to Great Lakes on Wednesday. Starter Seth Shuman gave up 4 runs, 3 earned, and struck out 8 over 5 frames to take the loss, while RHP Bryce Nightengale allowed just 1 unearned run and struck out 6 in 3 innings of relief for the Lugnuts. Right fielder Shane Selman singled and slugged a three-run homer, while designated hitter Jordan Diaz singled, doubled and scored a run for Lansing in the loss.
Thursday’s Games:
Tacoma @ Las Vegas: 7:05pm PT
Midland @ Amarillo: 5:05pm PT / 7:05pm CT
Great Lakes @ Lansing: 4:05pm PT / 7:05pm ET
Stockton @ Fresno: 6:50pm PT
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