MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 0
Clinton LumberKings 3
LP – Driver 0-1 / 4.76
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Kyle Friedrichs
(4 IP / 5 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 2 K)
The Snappers were shut out on just 2 hits on Tuesday night. Second baseman Jesus Lopez doubled to lead off the 3rd inning and designated hitter Trent Gilbert singled to lead off the 4th. Starter Dustin Driver walked the first 3 batters he faced to load the bases in the bottom of the 1st inning and ended up allowing 3 runs to score in the inning, which would turn out to be the only runs of the game. All told, Driver was charged with 3 runs, 4 hits and 4 walks over just 2 2/3 innings to take the loss. But RHP Kyle Friedrichs came in and tossed 4 shutout innings in relief. And combined with his impressive opening day start, last year’s 7th-round draft pick for the A’s has now thrown 9 scoreless innings to start the season.
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PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Colorado Springs Sky Sox 4
Nashville Sounds 3
LP – Santos 0-1 / 4.91
Prospect Of The Game:
Designated Hitter Max Muncy
(2 for 4 / Stolen Base)
Designated Hitter Max Muncy singled in the Sounds’ 7th inning rally and then singled to lead off the 9th and stole second to put the tying run in scoring position with no outs but was ultimately left stranded. First baseman Rangel Ravelo had a pair of singles and scored twice, while catcher Bruce Maxwell walked in the 3rd and singled in a pair in the 7th to tie the game. Starter Chris Smith allowed 3 runs over 6 innings of work, and RHP Eduard Santos gave up 1 run in the top of the 8th to take the loss.
1B Rangel Ravelo: 2 for 4 / 2 Runs
C Bruce Maxwell: 1 for 3 / Walk / 2 RBIs
RHP Chris Smith: 6 IP / 5 H / 3 ER / 0 BB / 4 K
RHP Eduard Santos: 1 IP / 2 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 1 K
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 2
NW Arkansas Naturals 9
LP – Jensen 1-1 / 5.40
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Jaycob Brugman
(1 for 2 / 2 Walks)
The RockHounds scored 2 runs on just 4 hits on Tuesday night. Center fielder Jaycob Brugman singled and walked twice. Starter Chris Jensen allowed 7 runs, 5 earned, in just 4 innings of work to take the loss for Midland.
RF Danny Oh: 1 for 4 / RBI
DH Ryon Healy: 1 for 4
C Beau Taylor: 0 for 1 / 2 Walks / RBI
RHP Chris Jensen: 4 IP / 6 H / 7 R / 5 ER / 2 BB / 3 K
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Lancaster JetHawks 3
Stockton Ports 1
LP – Erwin 0-1 / 0.00
Prospect Of The Game:
Second Baseman Joe Bennie
(2 for 4)
LHP Zack Erwin, acquired from the White Sox in the Brett Lawrie deal, tossed 3 scoreless innings before a dropped third-strike and a subsequent throwing error by catcher Argenis Raga helped lead to a pair of unearned runs in the 4th inning, and Erwin ended up being saddled with the loss in his debut for Stockton. Second baseman Joe Bennie had a pair of hits in the loss.
LHP Zack Erwin: 3 2/3 IP / 3 H / 2 R / 0 ER / 3 BB / 6 K
C Argenis Raga: 2 for 4 / Double / Error / Passed Ball
RF Tyler Marincov: 1 for 3 / Double
CF James Harris: 1 for 4 / Double
LF B.J. Boyd: 1 for 4 / RBI
Wednesday’s Games:
Colorado Springs @ Nashville – 10:05am PT / 12:05pm CT
Lancaster @ Stockton – 7:10pm PT
Beloit @ Clinton – 10:00am PT / Noon CT
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