TRIPLE-A WEST LEAGUE
Tacoma Rainiers 11
Las Vegas Aviators 7
LP: Zambrano 1-1 / 14.09
HR: J.Wilson 2 (9), Kozma (3)
Prospect Of The Game:
Third Baseman Jacob Wilson
(4 for 5 / 2 Home Runs / 4 RBIs)
Unfortunately, the best performance of the night on Thursday came in a losing cause as Las Vegas lost its fourth straight. But third baseman Jacob Wilson had a big night at the plate. The 30-year-old infielder slugged a solo shot in the 2nd inning and then drilled a three-run drive in the 3rd to tie the game. Wilson also notched a pair of singles on the night, and his .629 slugging percentage is currently tops on the team. Left fielder Cody Thomas singled, tripled, walked and drove in a run, while designated hitter Austin Allen singled, doubled and drew a walk, and shortstop Pete Kozma singled and homered for Las Vegas in the loss. Starter Matt Milburn surrendered 5 runs in just 1 2/3 innings of work, while RHP Jesus Zambrano gave up 3 runs in 2 1/3 innings to take the loss. Oakland RHP J.B. Wendelken walked 2 batters and was charged with 1 run in 1 inning of relief in his first rehab appearance with the Aviators, and RHP Zach Jackson allowed 2 runs in 1 inning of work in his Las Vegas debut. Meanwhile, outfielder Buddy Reed landed on the injured list with a hand injury, and RHP Tanner Anderson was released on Thursday.
DOUBLE-A CENTRAL LEAGUE
Midland RockHounds 13
Amarillo Sod Poodles 4
WP: Koenig 3-0 / 2.06
HR: Foyle (5), Eierman (5), Suddleson (2), Schwarz (1)
Prospect Of The Game:
Outfielder Jake Suddleson
(3 for 5 / Homer Run / 2 RBIs / Stolen Base)
The RockHounds recorded their second straight win over the Sod Poodles on Thursday. Right fielder Jake Suddleson homered for the second straight night, singled twice, stole a base and drove in a pair, while left fielder Devin Foyle singled, walked and slugged a two-run shot. Third baseman Jeremy Eierman drilled a three-run drive, and catcher JJ Schwarz tagged a two-run homer for the Hounds. Starter Jared Koenig allowed 3 runs and struck out 6 over 6 innings of work to register the win for the RockHounds. Meanwhile, Midland RHP Zach Jackson was reassigned to Las Vegas on Thursday.
HIGH-A CENTRAL LEAGUE
Great Lakes Loons 3
Lansing Lugnuts 4
WP: Whittlesey 1-0 / 7.50
Prospect Of The Game:
Pitcher Richard Guasch
(5 IP / 4 H / 2 ER / 3 BB / 8 K)
The Lugnuts outlasted the Loons to notch a one-run victory on Thursday. 23-year-old Cuban RHP Richard Guasch turned in another solid start, allowing 2 runs while striking out 8 over 5 frames for Lansing. RHP Brock Whittlesey picked up the win despite giving up 1 run in 1 inning of relief, and RHP Charles Hall got the final four outs for the Lugnuts to secure the save. Second baseman Ryan Gridley singled twice, walked and stole a base, while catcher Will Simoneit collected a pair of hits, and center fielder Elvis Peralta singled, drove in a run and swiped a pair of bases for Lansing.
LOW-A WEST LEAGUE
Stockton Ports 5
Fresno Grizzlies 11
LP: Cushing 1-1 / 3.38
HR: Butler (6)
Prospect Of The Game:
First Baseman Lawrence Butler
(2 for 3 / Home Run / Triple / Walk / 3 RBIs / Stolen Base)
Stockton fell for the fifth time in its last six games on Thursday. Starting pitcher Jack Cushing allowed 7 runs, 4 earned, over 4 1/3 frames to take the loss, while tandem starter Trayson Kubo unleashed 4 wild pitches and was charged with 4 runs, 2 earned, in 1 1/3 innings of relief for Stockton. First baseman Lawrence Butler tagged a two-run homer, tripled in a run, walked and tallied his team-high 11th stolen base, while left fielder Kevin Richards singled, walked, stole a base and drove in a run, and shortstop Sahid Valenzuela had a pair of hits, including a double, for the Ports.
Friday’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
(Top photo courtesy of Las Vegas Aviators)
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