CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Inland Empire 66ers 0
Stockton Ports 7
WP: Shore 1-0 / 0.90
HR: Bolt (3), Barrera (1), Lage (1)
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Logan Shore
(6 IP / 4 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 8 K / Win)
RHP Logan Shore led the Ports to a five-hit shutout win as Stockton snapped its three-game losing streak on Saturday. Making just his second start of the season, Shore struck out 8 over 6 shutout innings to earn the victory, and the 23-year-old has now allowed just 1 run and struck out 14 over 10 frames so far this season. LHP Will Gilbert tossed 2 scoreless innings in relief, and RHP Miguel Romero got the final three outs to complete the shutout for Stockton. Catcher Jonah Heim had 3 hits, including a pair of doubles, to exend his hitting streak to 13 games, while right fielder Luis Barrera singled and slugged a two-run homer, and center fielder Skye Bolt and shortstop Jesus Lage both socked two-run shots for Stockton.
.@chris_picher has the postgame recap and an interview with Jonah Heim, who extended his hit streak to a Cal League-best 13 games. #GoPorts pic.twitter.com/9Ab8ATNnaP
— Stockton Ports (@stocktonports) May 6, 2018
(Ports Post-Game Report by Chris Picher courtesy of the Stockton Ports)
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PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Memphis Redbirds 2
Nashville Sounds 4
WP: Gossett 2-0 / 1.05
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Daniel Gossett
(7 IP / 5 H / 1 ER / 0 B / 9 K / Win)
Solid pitching helped the Sounds defeat division-leading Memphis for the second straight night on Saturday as Nashville ran its record back to an even .500. With rain threatening, RHP Chris Bassitt stepped in and made the start in place of scheduled starter Daniel Gossett and allowed 1 run over 2 innings of work. With the threat of rain subsiding, Gossett took the mound in the 3rd inning and went the rest of the way, allowing just 1 run while striking out 9 over 7 innings to earn his 2nd win for the Sounds. Designated hitter Josh Phegley collected 3 hits and drove in a pair, while catcher Dustin Garneau singled, doubled and drove in a run for Nashville. Former A’s farmhands Max Schrock and Yairo Munoz were both in the lineup for Memphis on Saturday. Schrock had a pair of hits from the leadoff spot while Munoz doubled in a run for the Redbirds.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 4
Frisco RoughRiders 2
WP: Walter 2-3 / 5.80
HR: Ramirez (3)
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Corey Walter
(8 IP / 5 H / 2 ER / 1 BB / 6 K / Win)
RHP Corey Walter turned in a strong start for the RockHounds, allowing 2 runs and striking out 6 over 8 innings of work to earn his 2nd win on Saturday. LHP Dean Kiekhefer tossed a scoreless 9th to notch the save in his RockHounds debut. The 28-year-old Kiekhefer, who was recently released by the Cincinnati organization, was signed by the A’s to a minor league deal earlier in the week. Center fielder Tyler Ramirez homered, doubled and drove in a pair, while catcher Sean Murphy and designated hitter Brett Siddall both collected triples, and first baseman Seth Brown had 3 hits and drove in a run for the RockHounds.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 8
Lake County Captains 9
LP: Damron 0-1 / 2.00
HR: Mercedes (1), Meggs (1)
Prospect Of The Game:
First Baseman Miguel Mercedes
(3 for 4 / Home Run / Double / Walk / 3 RBIs)
The Snappers suffered their sixth loss in their last seven games on Saturday. LHP Ivan Andueza struggled in his first start for the Snappers, surrendering 6 runs over 3 2/3 innings of work, while RHP Mitchell Jordan was charged with 2 runs in 3 2/3 innings of relief. LHP Ty Damron ended up taking the loss when the winning run scored on a passed ball by catcher Skyler Weber with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning. First baseman Miguel Mercedes had a big night at the plate for Beloit, collecting 3 hits, including a home run and a double, drawing a walk and driving in 3 runs. Left fielder Jack Meggs singled twice, homered, drew a walk and drove in a pair, while designated hitter Logan Farrar had 2 hits, including a double, and drove in a run, and center fielder Austin Beck singled, doubled and made a pair of impressive catches in the outfield for the Snappers.
Sunday’s Games:
Memphis @ Nashville: 12:05pm PT / 2:05pm CT
Midland @ Frisco: 2:05pm PT / 4:05pm CT
Inland Empire @ Stockton: 2:09pm PT
Beloit @ Lake County: 10:30am PT / 12:30pm CT
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