The Astros have traded Cy-Fair grad, UH alum, and 2010 16th Round pick Chris Wallace (hence the Big Poppa nickname) to Cleveland for LHP Eric Berger.
In parts of four seasons, Wallace hit .272/.348/.464 from Greeneville to OKC. Last season, in 63 games at Corpus, he hit .251/.330/.397 and .270/.357/.351 in 15 games for OKC.
Berger, a 26-year old, 6'2" 205lb LHP, was drafted out of the University of Arizona by the Indians in the 8th Round of the 2008 draft (18 selections after the Astros took Brad Dydalewicz).
In six minor-league seasons (135 games, 78 starts), Berger has thrown 481IP, allowing 453H/209 ER, 456K:220BB with a 3.91 ERA/1.40 WHIP.
He spent most of his time at Triple-A Columbus (26 of his 31 starts). In 88.1IP, he allowed 92H/54ER, with 78K:29BB, a 5.50 ERA/1.37 WHIP with a more-palatable 4.81 FIP. Berger will report to Oklahoma City.
Why do this? The Astros have a lot of catchers, and not a lot of lefty bullpen options. It looks like a change-of-scenery thing for Berger, and possible more playing time and opportunity for Chris Wallace.
We didn't come out here to play tiddlywinks, son.
-Hal Smith
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Monday, April 15, 2013
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Sunday Morning Links
*The Astros made their first round of cuts this morning, and there are no surprises:
Reassigned to minor-league camp were: Delino DeShields, Jake Goebbert, Marc Krauss, George Springer, and Chris Wallace. Optioned to minor-league camp were Rudy Owens and Sam Demel.
Again, no surprises, bu the Astros got to see DeShields and Springer for a handful of ABs. Sam Demel threw in five games and lasted 2.1IP, allowing 10H/11ER, 4HR, 1K:3BB - so it's absolutely not a surprise that he got optioned down.
*Luhnow said that we could see Krauss in Houston at some point this year. The next round of cuts will likely be Wednesday.
*Rick Ankiel is giving back to the younger Astros.
*Jake Goebbert discusses his off-season job as a farmer.
*The owner/GM of The Woodlands Strykers is pretty jazzed up about the possibility of a Triple-A team nearby.
Reassigned to minor-league camp were: Delino DeShields, Jake Goebbert, Marc Krauss, George Springer, and Chris Wallace. Optioned to minor-league camp were Rudy Owens and Sam Demel.
Again, no surprises, bu the Astros got to see DeShields and Springer for a handful of ABs. Sam Demel threw in five games and lasted 2.1IP, allowing 10H/11ER, 4HR, 1K:3BB - so it's absolutely not a surprise that he got optioned down.
*Luhnow said that we could see Krauss in Houston at some point this year. The next round of cuts will likely be Wednesday.
*Rick Ankiel is giving back to the younger Astros.
*Jake Goebbert discusses his off-season job as a farmer.
*The owner/GM of The Woodlands Strykers is pretty jazzed up about the possibility of a Triple-A team nearby.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Post-trade tranzactionz
In light of this morning's mega-deal, we've got a whole bundle of roster moves for you:
*Dallas Keuchel will be recalled from OKC to take J.A. Happ's spot in the rotation, starting tomorrow.
*Francisco Cordero and Ben Francisco will join the big club today in Phoenix, taking Happ's and Lyon's immediate spots, but another move will need to make room for Keuchel by tomorrow's game.
Thanks to the Chronicle, we learn:
*Asher Wojciechowski is headed to AA Corpus Christi.
*Carlos Perez will go to high-A Lancaster.
*David Rollins is going to low-A Lexington.
*Joe Musgrove will report to Rookie-ball Greeneville.
Also, courtesy of Greg Rajan, catcher Chris Wallace is moving up to OKC from Corpus, and catcher Ben Heath is moving up to Corpus from Lancaster (where Perez will take his spot).
And, not a transaction, but Jeff Luhnow says that even with Cordero's arrival, Brett Myers remains the Astros' closer... "for now."
*Dallas Keuchel will be recalled from OKC to take J.A. Happ's spot in the rotation, starting tomorrow.
*Francisco Cordero and Ben Francisco will join the big club today in Phoenix, taking Happ's and Lyon's immediate spots, but another move will need to make room for Keuchel by tomorrow's game.
Thanks to the Chronicle, we learn:
*Asher Wojciechowski is headed to AA Corpus Christi.
*Carlos Perez will go to high-A Lancaster.
*David Rollins is going to low-A Lexington.
*Joe Musgrove will report to Rookie-ball Greeneville.
Also, courtesy of Greg Rajan, catcher Chris Wallace is moving up to OKC from Corpus, and catcher Ben Heath is moving up to Corpus from Lancaster (where Perez will take his spot).
And, not a transaction, but Jeff Luhnow says that even with Cordero's arrival, Brett Myers remains the Astros' closer... "for now."
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
PreStros Farm Report: April 17
PreStros: April 17
Game Postponed
Tulsa (COL) starter Edwar Cabrera had a perfect game through 8 innings against Corpus until a Chris Wallace single to lead off the ninth broke it up. That single was the only base runner Corpus got for the game as they lost 4-0.
Ross Seaton pitched well with 7 innings allowing 4 R on 6 H and 2
BB with 4 K. Unfortunately two of those six hits were home runs. Arcenio Leon
C-Chris Wallace went 1x3 and was the only Corpus base runner all
night.
Man of the Match: Chris Wallace
The JetHawks combined solid pitching with a strong offensive effort, including a 9-run second inning, to beat High Desert (SEA) 11-3.
Ruben Alaniz gave 6 innings and allowed 3 R on 8 H with 0 BB and 7
K. Gabriel Garcia turned in 2 IP with 3 H. Kirk Clark pitched a perfect 9th.
LF-Adam Bailey was 3x5 with 2 R and 1 HR. 3B-Jonathan Meyer went
2x4 with 2 R and 2 RBI. RF-Domingo Santana was 1x3 with 1 BB, 2 R, and 2 RBI on
1 HR. 2B-Enrique Hernandez went 2x4 with 1 2B, 1 R, and 1 RBI.
Man of the Match: Domingo Santana
After falling behind 6-0 after the 2nd
inning, the Legends battled back to make it a 1 run game before ultimately
falling to Greenville (BOS) 10-6.
Tanner Bushue had another rough outing,
going just 2 innings while allowing 6 R (4 ER) on 5 H and 1 BB with 2 K. He
also had 2 errors. Luis Cruz went 4 innings giving up 1 R on 3 H and 1 BB with
4 K. Murilo Gouvea threw 2.1 innings and gave up 3 R on 3 H, 1 BB, and 2 HBP
with 3 K.
Bushue is now 0-3 on the season with a
20.86 ERA and opponents are hitting .524 against him. I can’t help but wonder
if there’s something wrong with him after his first three starts.
2B-Delino DeShields was 2x5 with 1 R, 2 SB,
and 1 error. 1B-Zachary Johnson was 1x3 with 1 HR and 1 error. DH-Mike
Kvasnicka was 0x4 with 4 K. Kvasnicka is hitting just .083/.175/.139 on the
season with 15 K in 36 AB.
Man of the Match: Zach Johnson
Tri-City (0-0)
Season begins June 18.
Season begins June 18.
Greeneville (0-0)
Season begins June 19.
Season begins June 19.
GCL Astros (0-0)
Season begins June 18.
Season begins June 18.
Season schedule not yet posted.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Wallace, Garcia invited to Major-League camp
Alyson Footer
says that the Astros have invited catchers Chris Wallace and Rene Garcia to Major-League Camp.
I guess we'll just have to see what that means for Castro's rehab, and Humberto Quintero.
says that the Astros have invited catchers Chris Wallace and Rene Garcia to Major-League Camp.
I guess we'll just have to see what that means for Castro's rehab, and Humberto Quintero.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Eddie's Farm: August 1
Oklahoma City (48-62)
Despite out-hitting Omaha 6-4, Omaha out-scored OKC 2-0. Starting pitcher Lucas Harrell got tossed in the 2nd, and had a line of 1.1IP, 3H/2ER, 1K:0BB before his ejection. Wesley Wright threw 3.2 perfect innings, Doug Arguello threw two perfect innings, and Mickey Storey added a perfet inning in relief before Jeff Fulchino broke up a streak of 21 consecutive outs by RedHawks' pitchers.
J.B. Shuck is playing like a man on fire, getting another 3x4 game with a double. Robinson Cancel (BB), Collin DeLome (2SB), and Tommy Manzella added a hit.
Man of the Match: The bullpen.
Corpus (42-65)
Corpus had a 3-2 lead going into the bottom of the 7th, but Midland got two in the bottom half, for a 4-3 win over the Hooks. Jonnathan Aristil allowed 5H/2ER, 2K:5BB in 4.2IP; Blake King allowed 2R (1ER) in 2IP with an HBP and a walk (4Ks, though). Henry Villar gave up the hit that scored both 7th inning runs.
Brandon Barnes, Kody Hinze (BB, RBI), Jimmy Van Ostrand (BB), Chris Wallace (HR), Jon Gaston (2B, OF assist), and Brandon Wikoff had your hits.
Man of the Match: Chris Wallace
Lancaster (41-66)
Bakersfield got two runs in the bottom of the 5th for a 4-3 win over the JetHawks. Jose Cisnero threw 5IP, but gave up 6H/4R (3ER), 7K:3BB; Wes Musick threw three scoreless IPs, allowing four hits and striking out two.
Austin Wates (2B, RBI), Jonathan Singleton (2B), Jonathan Meyer, and Erik Castro (BB, RBI) had two hits each. Miguel Arrendell got a double and a walk, and Rene Garcia hit a triple, and drew a walk. Jose Carlos Thompson was 0x5 with 3K.
Man of the Match: Austin Wates
Lexington (49-58)
Lexington got six runs in the bottom of the 4th, but found themselves trailing Kannapolis 7-6 in the bottom of the 9th. Runs in both that half-inning, and the bottom of the 11th gave the Legends an 8-7 win. Ruben Alaniz threw 5IP, 2H/3R (0ER); David Martinez allowed 3H/3R (1ER) in 3IP; Brian Streilein gave up 2H/1ER, 0K:3BB in 2IP, and Jason Chowning got the win with 1IP, 2H/0ER. Yes, five errors led to five unearned runs.
Emilio King was 3x5 with an outfield assist; Jay Austin (2RBI) and Dan Adamson (HR, 4RBI) had two hits each. Telvin Nash and Tyler Burnett (H) drew two walks each.
Man of the Match: Dan Adamson
Tri-City (17-26)
Auburn was all over Tri-City in a 13-6 win. Jonas Dufek allowed 9H/5R (2ER), 5K:1BB in 3.2IP; Dayan Diaz allowed two hits and two walks (1ER); Ebert Rosario gave up 3H/2R (1ER) in 1IP, and Travis Blankenship had the Ugly with 4H/5ER, 3K:2BB in 2IP.
Brandon Meredith hit his first professional homer and added a walk to go with 2RBI. Matt Duffy (2B), Drew Muren (BB, RBI), and Neiko Johnson (BB, 2RBI) had two hits each. Bubby Williams hit his fourth homer of the year.
Man of the Match: Brandon Meredith
Greeneville (16-25)
Greeneville got a pair of three-run innings on their way to a 7-2 win over Princeton. Tyson Perez threw 5IP, 4H/0ER, 2K:0BB; Jeremiah Meiners and Brad Propst allowed a 1H/1ER, and a walk in 2IP each.
Chase Davidson was 2x4 with his 10th homer of the season, Alex Todd was 2x3 with a double and an RBI. Ariel Ovando was 1x4 with a double and 2RBI.
Man of the Match: Chase Davidson.
Despite out-hitting Omaha 6-4, Omaha out-scored OKC 2-0. Starting pitcher Lucas Harrell got tossed in the 2nd, and had a line of 1.1IP, 3H/2ER, 1K:0BB before his ejection. Wesley Wright threw 3.2 perfect innings, Doug Arguello threw two perfect innings, and Mickey Storey added a perfet inning in relief before Jeff Fulchino broke up a streak of 21 consecutive outs by RedHawks' pitchers.
J.B. Shuck is playing like a man on fire, getting another 3x4 game with a double. Robinson Cancel (BB), Collin DeLome (2SB), and Tommy Manzella added a hit.
Man of the Match: The bullpen.
Corpus (42-65)
Corpus had a 3-2 lead going into the bottom of the 7th, but Midland got two in the bottom half, for a 4-3 win over the Hooks. Jonnathan Aristil allowed 5H/2ER, 2K:5BB in 4.2IP; Blake King allowed 2R (1ER) in 2IP with an HBP and a walk (4Ks, though). Henry Villar gave up the hit that scored both 7th inning runs.
Brandon Barnes, Kody Hinze (BB, RBI), Jimmy Van Ostrand (BB), Chris Wallace (HR), Jon Gaston (2B, OF assist), and Brandon Wikoff had your hits.
Man of the Match: Chris Wallace
Lancaster (41-66)
Bakersfield got two runs in the bottom of the 5th for a 4-3 win over the JetHawks. Jose Cisnero threw 5IP, but gave up 6H/4R (3ER), 7K:3BB; Wes Musick threw three scoreless IPs, allowing four hits and striking out two.
Austin Wates (2B, RBI), Jonathan Singleton (2B), Jonathan Meyer, and Erik Castro (BB, RBI) had two hits each. Miguel Arrendell got a double and a walk, and Rene Garcia hit a triple, and drew a walk. Jose Carlos Thompson was 0x5 with 3K.
Man of the Match: Austin Wates
Lexington (49-58)
Lexington got six runs in the bottom of the 4th, but found themselves trailing Kannapolis 7-6 in the bottom of the 9th. Runs in both that half-inning, and the bottom of the 11th gave the Legends an 8-7 win. Ruben Alaniz threw 5IP, 2H/3R (0ER); David Martinez allowed 3H/3R (1ER) in 3IP; Brian Streilein gave up 2H/1ER, 0K:3BB in 2IP, and Jason Chowning got the win with 1IP, 2H/0ER. Yes, five errors led to five unearned runs.
Emilio King was 3x5 with an outfield assist; Jay Austin (2RBI) and Dan Adamson (HR, 4RBI) had two hits each. Telvin Nash and Tyler Burnett (H) drew two walks each.
Man of the Match: Dan Adamson
Tri-City (17-26)
Auburn was all over Tri-City in a 13-6 win. Jonas Dufek allowed 9H/5R (2ER), 5K:1BB in 3.2IP; Dayan Diaz allowed two hits and two walks (1ER); Ebert Rosario gave up 3H/2R (1ER) in 1IP, and Travis Blankenship had the Ugly with 4H/5ER, 3K:2BB in 2IP.
Brandon Meredith hit his first professional homer and added a walk to go with 2RBI. Matt Duffy (2B), Drew Muren (BB, RBI), and Neiko Johnson (BB, 2RBI) had two hits each. Bubby Williams hit his fourth homer of the year.
Man of the Match: Brandon Meredith
Greeneville (16-25)
Greeneville got a pair of three-run innings on their way to a 7-2 win over Princeton. Tyson Perez threw 5IP, 4H/0ER, 2K:0BB; Jeremiah Meiners and Brad Propst allowed a 1H/1ER, and a walk in 2IP each.
Chase Davidson was 2x4 with his 10th homer of the season, Alex Todd was 2x3 with a double and an RBI. Ariel Ovando was 1x4 with a double and 2RBI.
Man of the Match: Chase Davidson.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Eddie's Farm: July 12
Oklahoma City (39-52)
Off
Corpus (33-55)
That's how Chris Wallace do! Wallace hit a pinch-hit grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the 8th to break a 3-3 tie with NW Arkansas, carrying Corpus to a 7-3 win. Ross Seaton had a solid outing: 6IP, 3H/1ER, 5K:0BB; Blake King allowed 1H/1ER, 2K:1BB in 1IP, Henry Villar got the Brandon Lyon (BS/W) with 1IP, 2H/1ER, 1K:0BB, and Danny Meszaros closed out the 9th with 1H/0ER, 2K:0BB.
Jimmy Paredes (2B, RBI), Jake Goebbert (2B, RBI), and Brandon Wikoff had two hits each, while Jonathan Villar hit his third homer of the season to lead-off the game.
Man of the Match: Big Poppa
Lancaster (35-54)
Lancaster had a 4-2 lead going into the bottom of the 4th, but High Desert tied it up and then scored the go-ahead run in the 7th for a 5-4 win over Lancaster. Robby Donovan allowed 8H/4ER, 1K:2BB; Wander Alvino took the loss with 2H/1ER, 4K:1BB in 2.1IP, and Shane Wolf allowed 1H/0ER, 1K:1BB in 1.1IP.
Grant Hogue (2SB) and Adam Bailey (OF assist) had two hits each; Rene Garcia and Andy Simunic got a hit and a walk, and Jose Carlos Thompson hit a two-run homer and drew a walk.
Man of the Match: Jose Carlos Thompson
Lexington (41-47)
Postponed - Rain
Tri-City (9-14)
Off
Greeneville (7-14)
The Gastros had a 3-0 lead, and then Johnson City scored nine of the next ten runs for a 9-4 win. Tyson Perez threw 3.1IP, allowing 3H/4ER, 2K:1BB; Jeremiah Meiners allowed 3H/4R (2ER), 4K:1BB in 2IP, and Mark Jones allowed 3H/1ER, 1K:1BB in 2.2IP.
Chase Davidson probably ought to head up to Tri-City at some point soon, as he was 3x4 with his 5th homer and 2RBI (his 1.128 OPS leads the Appalachian League). Darwin Rivera was 1x4 with a double and 2RBI; Garen Wright replaced Ariel Ovando in RF before Ovando had a chance to bat, and went 1x3 with a double and a walk.
Man of the Match: Chase Davidson
GCL Astros (6-13)
Sweet Mercy. The GCL Astros put up a 10-spot in the 1st inning on the GCL Mets, and then were outscored 11-7 over the rest of the game, yet still held on for a 17-11 win. Enderson Franco allowed 11H/7R (6ER), 1K:3BB in 4.1IP; Pedro Gomez got the win with 1.2IP scoreless; Juan Mojica allowed 4H/4R (2ER) in 0.1IP. Wilton Infante got out of the 7th with 0.1IP, and Wes Musick made a rehab appearance, allowing 1H/0ER, 1K:1BB in 2IP.
Jean Carlos Batista was 3x5 with a double and 5RBI; Javaris Reynolds (BB, RBI, SB), Chris Epps (HR, 4RBI, 2BB), Jarrod McKinney (2 2B), and Kenny Diaz (HR, 3RBI) had two hits each. That said, the Astros committed six errors on the day.
Man of the Match: This one goes to Chris Epps - on base four times with 4RBI.
Off
Corpus (33-55)
That's how Chris Wallace do! Wallace hit a pinch-hit grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the 8th to break a 3-3 tie with NW Arkansas, carrying Corpus to a 7-3 win. Ross Seaton had a solid outing: 6IP, 3H/1ER, 5K:0BB; Blake King allowed 1H/1ER, 2K:1BB in 1IP, Henry Villar got the Brandon Lyon (BS/W) with 1IP, 2H/1ER, 1K:0BB, and Danny Meszaros closed out the 9th with 1H/0ER, 2K:0BB.
Jimmy Paredes (2B, RBI), Jake Goebbert (2B, RBI), and Brandon Wikoff had two hits each, while Jonathan Villar hit his third homer of the season to lead-off the game.
Man of the Match: Big Poppa
Lancaster (35-54)
Lancaster had a 4-2 lead going into the bottom of the 4th, but High Desert tied it up and then scored the go-ahead run in the 7th for a 5-4 win over Lancaster. Robby Donovan allowed 8H/4ER, 1K:2BB; Wander Alvino took the loss with 2H/1ER, 4K:1BB in 2.1IP, and Shane Wolf allowed 1H/0ER, 1K:1BB in 1.1IP.
Grant Hogue (2SB) and Adam Bailey (OF assist) had two hits each; Rene Garcia and Andy Simunic got a hit and a walk, and Jose Carlos Thompson hit a two-run homer and drew a walk.
Man of the Match: Jose Carlos Thompson
Lexington (41-47)
Postponed - Rain
Tri-City (9-14)
Off
Greeneville (7-14)
The Gastros had a 3-0 lead, and then Johnson City scored nine of the next ten runs for a 9-4 win. Tyson Perez threw 3.1IP, allowing 3H/4ER, 2K:1BB; Jeremiah Meiners allowed 3H/4R (2ER), 4K:1BB in 2IP, and Mark Jones allowed 3H/1ER, 1K:1BB in 2.2IP.
Chase Davidson probably ought to head up to Tri-City at some point soon, as he was 3x4 with his 5th homer and 2RBI (his 1.128 OPS leads the Appalachian League). Darwin Rivera was 1x4 with a double and 2RBI; Garen Wright replaced Ariel Ovando in RF before Ovando had a chance to bat, and went 1x3 with a double and a walk.
Man of the Match: Chase Davidson
GCL Astros (6-13)
Sweet Mercy. The GCL Astros put up a 10-spot in the 1st inning on the GCL Mets, and then were outscored 11-7 over the rest of the game, yet still held on for a 17-11 win. Enderson Franco allowed 11H/7R (6ER), 1K:3BB in 4.1IP; Pedro Gomez got the win with 1.2IP scoreless; Juan Mojica allowed 4H/4R (2ER) in 0.1IP. Wilton Infante got out of the 7th with 0.1IP, and Wes Musick made a rehab appearance, allowing 1H/0ER, 1K:1BB in 2IP.
Jean Carlos Batista was 3x5 with a double and 5RBI; Javaris Reynolds (BB, RBI, SB), Chris Epps (HR, 4RBI, 2BB), Jarrod McKinney (2 2B), and Kenny Diaz (HR, 3RBI) had two hits each. That said, the Astros committed six errors on the day.
Man of the Match: This one goes to Chris Epps - on base four times with 4RBI.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Zach Levine's Minor-League Awards
Zach Levine posted his Minor-League 1st Half Awards last night. Click the link for the article, but the gist is:
1st Half Player: Jose Altuve
1st Half Pitcher: Dallas Keuchel
Also acknowledged are Chris Wallace's and Telvin Nash's monster game in April, and Xavier Cedeno's 14K performance.
1st Half Player: Jose Altuve
1st Half Pitcher: Dallas Keuchel
Also acknowledged are Chris Wallace's and Telvin Nash's monster game in April, and Xavier Cedeno's 14K performance.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Eddie's Farm: July 3
Oklahoma City (34-50)
The RedHawks lost their 10th straight game to Memphis with yesterday's 2-1 loss. Wesley Wright took the loss, allowing 3H/2ER, 4K:2BB, 2HR, HBP in 4IP. Ross Wolf (2IP) and Mickey Storey (1IP) each allowed a hit and a walk (with Wolf striking out four). Fernando Rodriguez gave up 2H/0ER, 1K:0BB in 1IP.
OKC managed just five hits - none of them for extra-bases, and it was J.B. Shuck who came up with your lone RBI. Luis Durango drew two walks in a pinch-hitting/replacement LF role.
Man of the Match: J.B. Shuck
Corpus (30-50)
Corpus got out to an 8-0 lead by the middle of the 3rd and cruised to a 16-3 win over NW Arkansas - doing it on 12 hits. Dallas Keuchel improved to 7-6 (and should improve to OKC) with a 7IP, 6H/3R (1ER), 4K:2BB outing. Pat Urckfitz allowed 1H/0ER, 2K:0BB in the final 2IP.
Chris Wallace got things cracking with a two-out grand slam, going 1x3 with 2BB and 4RBI. Jimmy Paredes was 3x6 with a homer, Jose Altuve (2B, BB), J.D. Martinez (HR, 4RBI), and Jon Gaston (2B, 3B, 2RBI) each had two hits.
Man of the Match: Let's go with Chris Wallace
Lancaster (30-51)
Pitcher's Duel in Lancaster, and Our Boy Andrew Robinson came up on the short end of a 2-1 loss at Modesto. Robinson threw 7IP, 3H/2ER, 4K:2BB, and Chris Hicks gave up a hit in the 9th.
The JetHawks managed five hits - two from Jose Carlos Thompson, and Jiovanni Mier had your only RBI.
Man of the Match: Andrew Robinson
Lexington (38-43)
Hagerstown took it to Lexington with an 8-2 win. Ruben Alaniz threw 5.1IP, giving up 7H/4ER, 2K:5BB; Juan Minaya allowed 6H/4R (3ER), 5K:1BB.
Telvin Nash was 2x4 as the Legends went 0x6 w/RISP and no extra-base hits. Tyler Burnett had your only RBI.
Man of the Match: Telvin Nash
Tri-City (6-10)
Tri-City went 0-5 on this road trip with a 7-6 loss at Vermont. Juri Perez threw 4.1IP, giving up 7H/3R (2ER), 3K:1BB. Dayan Diaz gave up a hit and three walks, but no runs; Mitchell Lambson threw 2IP, 1H/0ER, 2K:0BB. Ebert Rosario took the BS/L with 3H/4ER, 2K:1BB in 2IP, giving up the game-winning run that Travis Smink allowed, with a hit and a walk without recording an out.
Miles Hamblin was 4x5 with two doubles and an RBI; Kellen Kiilsgaard went 2x4, and Matt Duffy, Zach Johnson, John Hinson, and Bubby Williams had RBIs, with Duffy, Johnson, and Neiko Johnson getting a hit and a walk.
Man of the Match: Miles Hamblin
Greeneville (4-9)
The Gastros got three in the 1st, and that's all they needed, beating Elizabethtonvilleberg 3-2. Luis Ordosgoitti allowed 6H/2ER, 6K:0BB in 5.1IP; Danilo Del Rio, Paris Shewey, and Matison Smith combined for 1H/0ER, 3K:1BB in the last 3.2IP.
Ernesto Genoves hit a two-run homer in the 1st, and Chase Davidson continued his hot start to the season, going 1x4 with an RBI, and hitting .347/.411/.714 in 12 games. Of his 17 hits, nine are for extra-bases.
Man of the Match: That said, Ernesto Genoves.
GCL Astros (3-8)
Off.
The RedHawks lost their 10th straight game to Memphis with yesterday's 2-1 loss. Wesley Wright took the loss, allowing 3H/2ER, 4K:2BB, 2HR, HBP in 4IP. Ross Wolf (2IP) and Mickey Storey (1IP) each allowed a hit and a walk (with Wolf striking out four). Fernando Rodriguez gave up 2H/0ER, 1K:0BB in 1IP.
OKC managed just five hits - none of them for extra-bases, and it was J.B. Shuck who came up with your lone RBI. Luis Durango drew two walks in a pinch-hitting/replacement LF role.
Man of the Match: J.B. Shuck
Corpus (30-50)
Corpus got out to an 8-0 lead by the middle of the 3rd and cruised to a 16-3 win over NW Arkansas - doing it on 12 hits. Dallas Keuchel improved to 7-6 (and should improve to OKC) with a 7IP, 6H/3R (1ER), 4K:2BB outing. Pat Urckfitz allowed 1H/0ER, 2K:0BB in the final 2IP.
Chris Wallace got things cracking with a two-out grand slam, going 1x3 with 2BB and 4RBI. Jimmy Paredes was 3x6 with a homer, Jose Altuve (2B, BB), J.D. Martinez (HR, 4RBI), and Jon Gaston (2B, 3B, 2RBI) each had two hits.
Man of the Match: Let's go with Chris Wallace
Lancaster (30-51)
Pitcher's Duel in Lancaster, and Our Boy Andrew Robinson came up on the short end of a 2-1 loss at Modesto. Robinson threw 7IP, 3H/2ER, 4K:2BB, and Chris Hicks gave up a hit in the 9th.
The JetHawks managed five hits - two from Jose Carlos Thompson, and Jiovanni Mier had your only RBI.
Man of the Match: Andrew Robinson
Lexington (38-43)
Hagerstown took it to Lexington with an 8-2 win. Ruben Alaniz threw 5.1IP, giving up 7H/4ER, 2K:5BB; Juan Minaya allowed 6H/4R (3ER), 5K:1BB.
Telvin Nash was 2x4 as the Legends went 0x6 w/RISP and no extra-base hits. Tyler Burnett had your only RBI.
Man of the Match: Telvin Nash
Tri-City (6-10)
Tri-City went 0-5 on this road trip with a 7-6 loss at Vermont. Juri Perez threw 4.1IP, giving up 7H/3R (2ER), 3K:1BB. Dayan Diaz gave up a hit and three walks, but no runs; Mitchell Lambson threw 2IP, 1H/0ER, 2K:0BB. Ebert Rosario took the BS/L with 3H/4ER, 2K:1BB in 2IP, giving up the game-winning run that Travis Smink allowed, with a hit and a walk without recording an out.
Miles Hamblin was 4x5 with two doubles and an RBI; Kellen Kiilsgaard went 2x4, and Matt Duffy, Zach Johnson, John Hinson, and Bubby Williams had RBIs, with Duffy, Johnson, and Neiko Johnson getting a hit and a walk.
Man of the Match: Miles Hamblin
Greeneville (4-9)
The Gastros got three in the 1st, and that's all they needed, beating Elizabethton
Ernesto Genoves hit a two-run homer in the 1st, and Chase Davidson continued his hot start to the season, going 1x4 with an RBI, and hitting .347/.411/.714 in 12 games. Of his 17 hits, nine are for extra-bases.
Man of the Match: That said, Ernesto Genoves.
GCL Astros (3-8)
Off.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Corpus' corresponding moves annoucned
So last night, after Chris Wallace got brought up to Corpus from Lexington, there were your requisite corresponding moves:
Brought Up
Chris Wallace, from Lexington to Corpus
Sent Down
Federico Hernandez, from Corpus to Lancaster
Released
Matt Nevarez
Signed
Pitcher Mike Perconte
Perconte is a 25-year old RHP who has spent three full seasons in the minors - from 2008-2010 with the Cubs, and 2011 with Double-A Frisco in the Rangers system. He has a career 4.18 ERA/1.37 WHIP, with 229H/110ER, 235K:94BB in 236.2IP.
For Frisco, he allowed 27H/17ER, 28K:15BB in 28.1IP.
Nevarez' releasing is unsurprising given that, in Corpus in 2010-11, he has 64K:71BB, and had walked 23 batters in 21IP in 2011. Nevarez did come to Houston from Texas as part of the Pudge trade in August 2009.
Greg Rajan said it best about Hernandez:
Not shocking that Federico Hernandez was demoted, just that it took this long took many around the team by surprise. After all, how many MLB teams keep a .140 hitter as their No. 1 Double-A catcher for an entire half? Not sure what #Astros were thinking.
Brought Up
Chris Wallace, from Lexington to Corpus
Sent Down
Federico Hernandez, from Corpus to Lancaster
Released
Matt Nevarez
Signed
Pitcher Mike Perconte
Perconte is a 25-year old RHP who has spent three full seasons in the minors - from 2008-2010 with the Cubs, and 2011 with Double-A Frisco in the Rangers system. He has a career 4.18 ERA/1.37 WHIP, with 229H/110ER, 235K:94BB in 236.2IP.
For Frisco, he allowed 27H/17ER, 28K:15BB in 28.1IP.
Nevarez' releasing is unsurprising given that, in Corpus in 2010-11, he has 64K:71BB, and had walked 23 batters in 21IP in 2011. Nevarez did come to Houston from Texas as part of the Pudge trade in August 2009.
Greg Rajan said it best about Hernandez:
Not shocking that Federico Hernandez was demoted, just that it took this long took many around the team by surprise. After all, how many MLB teams keep a .140 hitter as their No. 1 Double-A catcher for an entire half? Not sure what #Astros were thinking.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Chris Wallace gets rewarded for winning SAL Home Run Derby
Lexington catcher Chris Wallace ain't messin' with no Lancaster, getting called up to Double-A Corpus Christi.
Wallace was hitting .285/.356/.550 despite hitting .194/.225/.500 over his last ten games, and .238/.306/.540 in June. This is actually better than his May, where he hit .219/.294/.344.
It makes perfect sense for Wallace to not play in Lancaster, but it negatively impacts one of three catchers: Federico Hernandez, Brian Esposito, or Emerson Frostad. Frostad had played in 12 games, Esposito in 14, and Hernandez got the majority of the starts, with 48. Except Hernandez is hitting .142/.202/.226, Esposito is hitting .150/.164/.167, and Frostad actually has an OPS above .SUCK with a .292/.327/.375 line.
Wallace was hitting .285/.356/.550 despite hitting .194/.225/.500 over his last ten games, and .238/.306/.540 in June. This is actually better than his May, where he hit .219/.294/.344.
It makes perfect sense for Wallace to not play in Lancaster, but it negatively impacts one of three catchers: Federico Hernandez, Brian Esposito, or Emerson Frostad. Frostad had played in 12 games, Esposito in 14, and Hernandez got the majority of the starts, with 48. Except Hernandez is hitting .142/.202/.226, Esposito is hitting .150/.164/.167, and Frostad actually has an OPS above .SUCK with a .292/.327/.375 line.
Eddie's Farm: June 21
Oklahoma City (30-43)
Brutal game for OKC as Albuquerque had a 10-run lead at one point before the RedHawks "rallied" in the 9th. Isotopes win 11-4. Sergio Perez allowed 10H/6R (2ER), 3K:7BB in 5IP. Patrick Urckfitz continues to struggle at AAA, allowing 5H/4ER, 0K:2BB in 1.2IP, and Danny Meszaros allowed 2H/1ER, 1K:0BB in 1.1IP.
Brian Bogusevic was 2x4 with a walk, double, triple, SB, and 2RBI; Brian Esposito was 2x4 with a walk.
Man of the Match: Brian Bogusevic
Corpus (25-45)
Corpus led 6-2 after two innings, but San Antonio rallied for a 10-6 win, anyway. Erick Abreu got his first loss of the season - well-earned - with 10H/7ER, 5K:3BB, 2HR in 5IP. Shane Wolf allowed 3H/2ER in 2.1IP, and Sam Gervacio allowed 1H/1ER, 2K:1BB in 1.2IP.
J.D. Martinez was 3x4 with a walk, 2-run homer, and 3RBI total; Emerson Frostad was 3x4, and Jimmy Paredes was 2x5 with an RBI and his 23rd stolen base.
Man of the Match: J.D. Martinez
Lancaster
Off, but the California League defeated the Carolina League 6-1 in the All-Star Game. Jake Buchanan got the win, with a perfect 3rd inning, striking out one. Kody Hinze was 0x1 in a punch-hitting role, but won the Home Run Derby with 10 homers over Ian Gac.
Lexington
Off, but the SAL South defeated the SAL North 6-3 in the All-Star Game. Chris Wallace was 1x2, and Mike Kvasnicka was 0x2 with a strikeout. Chris Wallace won the SAL League Home Run Derby, with 20 homers.
Tri-City (2-3
Connecticut got all their runs in the bottom of the 8th for a 5-2 win over Tri-City. Nick Tropeano made his debut, allowing just 1H/0ER, 3K:2BB in 5IP of work. Dayan Diaz allowed 1H/2R (1ER), 2K:1BB in 2IP; Travis Smink got the BS/L with 2H/3R (1ER) in 0.1IP (allowing both the runners Diaz left to score), and Ryan Cole struck out one in 0.2IP.
Justin Gominsky was 2x3 with 2BB, SB, and an RBI; John Hinson was 1x3 with 2BB, and Drew Muren was 0x2 with 3BB. Matt Duffy and Brandon Meredith (BB) got the other hits.
Man of the Match: Nick Tropeano
Greeneville (0-1)
Rough opener for the Greeneville Astros, as Bristol was up 13-1 by the end of the 5th on their way to a 13-4 win over Greeneville. Jose Perdomo got the Ugly, allowing 8H/7R (4ER), 0K:1BB, 2HR. Danilo Del Rio allowed 5H/6R (4ER), 1K:1BB, 3HBP in 3.1IP. Mark Jones allowed 2H/0ER, 2K:2BB and Rodney Quintero allowed 1H/0ER, 1K:1BB.
Chase Davidson was 2x3 with a triple, homer, and 2RBI, while Ariel Ovando was 1x4 with an RBI. Jorge Sosa and Alex Todd (2 errors) added a hit each.
Man of the Match: Chase Davidson
Brutal game for OKC as Albuquerque had a 10-run lead at one point before the RedHawks "rallied" in the 9th. Isotopes win 11-4. Sergio Perez allowed 10H/6R (2ER), 3K:7BB in 5IP. Patrick Urckfitz continues to struggle at AAA, allowing 5H/4ER, 0K:2BB in 1.2IP, and Danny Meszaros allowed 2H/1ER, 1K:0BB in 1.1IP.
Brian Bogusevic was 2x4 with a walk, double, triple, SB, and 2RBI; Brian Esposito was 2x4 with a walk.
Man of the Match: Brian Bogusevic
Corpus (25-45)
Corpus led 6-2 after two innings, but San Antonio rallied for a 10-6 win, anyway. Erick Abreu got his first loss of the season - well-earned - with 10H/7ER, 5K:3BB, 2HR in 5IP. Shane Wolf allowed 3H/2ER in 2.1IP, and Sam Gervacio allowed 1H/1ER, 2K:1BB in 1.2IP.
J.D. Martinez was 3x4 with a walk, 2-run homer, and 3RBI total; Emerson Frostad was 3x4, and Jimmy Paredes was 2x5 with an RBI and his 23rd stolen base.
Man of the Match: J.D. Martinez
Lancaster
Off, but the California League defeated the Carolina League 6-1 in the All-Star Game. Jake Buchanan got the win, with a perfect 3rd inning, striking out one. Kody Hinze was 0x1 in a punch-hitting role, but won the Home Run Derby with 10 homers over Ian Gac.
Lexington
Off, but the SAL South defeated the SAL North 6-3 in the All-Star Game. Chris Wallace was 1x2, and Mike Kvasnicka was 0x2 with a strikeout. Chris Wallace won the SAL League Home Run Derby, with 20 homers.
Tri-City (2-3
Connecticut got all their runs in the bottom of the 8th for a 5-2 win over Tri-City. Nick Tropeano made his debut, allowing just 1H/0ER, 3K:2BB in 5IP of work. Dayan Diaz allowed 1H/2R (1ER), 2K:1BB in 2IP; Travis Smink got the BS/L with 2H/3R (1ER) in 0.1IP (allowing both the runners Diaz left to score), and Ryan Cole struck out one in 0.2IP.
Justin Gominsky was 2x3 with 2BB, SB, and an RBI; John Hinson was 1x3 with 2BB, and Drew Muren was 0x2 with 3BB. Matt Duffy and Brandon Meredith (BB) got the other hits.
Man of the Match: Nick Tropeano
Greeneville (0-1)
Rough opener for the Greeneville Astros, as Bristol was up 13-1 by the end of the 5th on their way to a 13-4 win over Greeneville. Jose Perdomo got the Ugly, allowing 8H/7R (4ER), 0K:1BB, 2HR. Danilo Del Rio allowed 5H/6R (4ER), 1K:1BB, 3HBP in 3.1IP. Mark Jones allowed 2H/0ER, 2K:2BB and Rodney Quintero allowed 1H/0ER, 1K:1BB.
Chase Davidson was 2x3 with a triple, homer, and 2RBI, while Ariel Ovando was 1x4 with an RBI. Jorge Sosa and Alex Todd (2 errors) added a hit each.
Man of the Match: Chase Davidson
Monday, June 20, 2011
Eddie's Farm: June 19
Oklahoma City (29-42)
The RedHawks are a Monday loss away from a home sweep at the hands of the Zephyrs after a 7-0 beatdown on Sunday. Nelson Figueroa allowed 7H/3ER, 4K:1BB in 7IP; Jeff Fulchino struck out two batters in 1IP, and Jose Valdez allowed 3H/4R (1ER), 1K:1BB, committing his own error, and giving up a homer in a 4-run 9th.
OKC got four hits - from Shuck, DeLome, Manzella, and Navarro, but no extra-base hits. Anderson Hernandez drew three walks.
Man of the Match: Anderson Hernandez.
Corpus (24-44)
The Hooks had a 4-0 lead after the first, but gave four runs right back in the top of the 2nd, and the game was tied 7-7 after three innings. But then Frisco got two in the top of the 12th, and Corpus could only get one back for a 9-8 loss. Ross Seaton threw 3IP, allowing 7H/7ER, 2K:1BB, 2HR. Blake King threw 3IP of 0H/0ER, 3K:1BB relief, and Brad Hennessey struck out one in 2IP. Henry Villar allowed 2H/0ER, 3K:0BB in 2IP, and Matt Nevarez gave up 2IH/2ER, 2K:2BB in 2IP, taking the loss. Nevarez has allowed 14ER in his last 12IP, with 11K:18BB.
Johnathan Villar was 4x6 with an RBI, J.D. Martinez and Jake Goebbert were 3x6, and Jimmy Paredes and Emerson Frostad were each 2x6 with an RBI. Jon Gaston was 1x4 with 2RBI, and Brandon Wikoff was 1x4 with two walks.
Man of the Match: Johnathan Villar
Lancaster (28-41)
Lancaster scored five runs in the bottom of the 7th, but it just wasn't enough - losing 8-7 to Inland Empire. Robby Donovan allowed 6H/4ER, 1K:1BB in 1.2IP; Wander Alvino (3IP) and Colton Pitkin (1.1IP) gave up two runs each, while Yordany Ramirez (2IP) and Kirk Clark (1IP) threw scoreless outings.
Ben Heath was 2x4 with two doubles, a walk, and an RBI. Miguel Arrendell was 1x4 with a triple and 3RBI. David Flores was 1x2 with three walks, and Kody Hinze was 1x3 with two walks. The JetHawks were 2x15 w/RISP, leaving 11 men on base.
Man of the Match: David Flores
Lexington (35-35)
The Legends finished up the first half at .500 with a 4-2 win at Rome. Mike Foltynewicz allowed 7H/2ER, 3K:1BB in 5IP to improve to 4-6, while Brian Streilein and Jorge De Leon (10th save) combined for 4IP, 3H/0ER, 1K:0BB.
Jiovanni Mier (2B, BB), Adam Bailey (RBI, BB), Chris Wallace (BB, 3-run HR), Enrique Hernandez (2BB), and Bryce Lane (SB) had two hits each. Tyler Burnett drew two walks and stole two bases on the day.
Man of the Match: Chris Wallace
Tri-City (1-2)
Tri-City went from being up 2-0, to being down 6-2, and an 8th inning rally fell short in a 6-5 loss to Vermont. Euris Quezada allowed 6H/3ER, 4K:1BB in 4IP, while Adam Champion allowed 5H/3ER, 3K:0BB in 1.2IP. Brad James threw another scoreless outing, while Travis Blankenship and Ryan Cole threw scoreless innings.
Matt Duffy was 3x5 with a double, John Hinson was 2x4 with a walk and a double, and Drew Muren was 0x2, but with an RBI, three walks, and an outfield assist. Kellen Kiilsgaard, Miles Hamblin, and Ryan McCurdy also added RBI singles.
Man of the Match: Drew Muren
The RedHawks are a Monday loss away from a home sweep at the hands of the Zephyrs after a 7-0 beatdown on Sunday. Nelson Figueroa allowed 7H/3ER, 4K:1BB in 7IP; Jeff Fulchino struck out two batters in 1IP, and Jose Valdez allowed 3H/4R (1ER), 1K:1BB, committing his own error, and giving up a homer in a 4-run 9th.
OKC got four hits - from Shuck, DeLome, Manzella, and Navarro, but no extra-base hits. Anderson Hernandez drew three walks.
Man of the Match: Anderson Hernandez.
Corpus (24-44)
The Hooks had a 4-0 lead after the first, but gave four runs right back in the top of the 2nd, and the game was tied 7-7 after three innings. But then Frisco got two in the top of the 12th, and Corpus could only get one back for a 9-8 loss. Ross Seaton threw 3IP, allowing 7H/7ER, 2K:1BB, 2HR. Blake King threw 3IP of 0H/0ER, 3K:1BB relief, and Brad Hennessey struck out one in 2IP. Henry Villar allowed 2H/0ER, 3K:0BB in 2IP, and Matt Nevarez gave up 2IH/2ER, 2K:2BB in 2IP, taking the loss. Nevarez has allowed 14ER in his last 12IP, with 11K:18BB.
Johnathan Villar was 4x6 with an RBI, J.D. Martinez and Jake Goebbert were 3x6, and Jimmy Paredes and Emerson Frostad were each 2x6 with an RBI. Jon Gaston was 1x4 with 2RBI, and Brandon Wikoff was 1x4 with two walks.
Man of the Match: Johnathan Villar
Lancaster (28-41)
Lancaster scored five runs in the bottom of the 7th, but it just wasn't enough - losing 8-7 to Inland Empire. Robby Donovan allowed 6H/4ER, 1K:1BB in 1.2IP; Wander Alvino (3IP) and Colton Pitkin (1.1IP) gave up two runs each, while Yordany Ramirez (2IP) and Kirk Clark (1IP) threw scoreless outings.
Ben Heath was 2x4 with two doubles, a walk, and an RBI. Miguel Arrendell was 1x4 with a triple and 3RBI. David Flores was 1x2 with three walks, and Kody Hinze was 1x3 with two walks. The JetHawks were 2x15 w/RISP, leaving 11 men on base.
Man of the Match: David Flores
Lexington (35-35)
The Legends finished up the first half at .500 with a 4-2 win at Rome. Mike Foltynewicz allowed 7H/2ER, 3K:1BB in 5IP to improve to 4-6, while Brian Streilein and Jorge De Leon (10th save) combined for 4IP, 3H/0ER, 1K:0BB.
Jiovanni Mier (2B, BB), Adam Bailey (RBI, BB), Chris Wallace (BB, 3-run HR), Enrique Hernandez (2BB), and Bryce Lane (SB) had two hits each. Tyler Burnett drew two walks and stole two bases on the day.
Man of the Match: Chris Wallace
Tri-City (1-2)
Tri-City went from being up 2-0, to being down 6-2, and an 8th inning rally fell short in a 6-5 loss to Vermont. Euris Quezada allowed 6H/3ER, 4K:1BB in 4IP, while Adam Champion allowed 5H/3ER, 3K:0BB in 1.2IP. Brad James threw another scoreless outing, while Travis Blankenship and Ryan Cole threw scoreless innings.
Matt Duffy was 3x5 with a double, John Hinson was 2x4 with a walk and a double, and Drew Muren was 0x2, but with an RBI, three walks, and an outfield assist. Kellen Kiilsgaard, Miles Hamblin, and Ryan McCurdy also added RBI singles.
Man of the Match: Drew Muren
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Eddie's Farm: June 13
Oklahoma City (26-38)
Back-and-forth game at OKC, but ultimately Albuquerque took it, 4-3. Gustavo Chacin threw 5.1IP, 6H/3ER, 4K:2BB (2HR, HBP) in the loss. Danny Meszaros threw 0.2IP (0H/0ER), while Ross Wolf allowed 4H/1ER, 3K:1BB in 2IP; and David Carpenter threw 1IP, 1H/0ER, 1K:0BB, extending his Triple-A scoreless streak to 12.2IP.
Tommy Manzella was 3x4 with a triple; Brian Bogusevic was 2x5 (SB, outfield assist), Brandon Barnes was 2x3 with 2RBI, and Oswaldo Navarro also had two hits on the day.
Man of the Match: Brandon Barnes
Corpus (23-39)
Corpus and San Antonio matched each other with six hits, but San Antonio got four runs on their hits, winning 4-0. Jonnathan Aristil allowed 3H/1ER, 2K:6BB in 4IP. Matt Nevarez allowed 1H/3ER, 1K:4BB in 1IP. So, in the first 5+ innings, Aristil and Nevarez combined for 10BB. Pat Urckfitz (2H), Henry Villar and Kyle Greenwalt combined for 3IP, 2H/0ER, 4K:0BB in relief.
Emerson Frostad was 2x4, while Johnathan Villar (BB), Jose Altuve (BB), J.D. Martinez and Aristil provided your other hits; Jon Gaston drew two walks, as the Hooks go 1x12 w/RISP.
Man of the Match: Emerson Frostad
Lancaster (26-37)
Kerrrraaazzzy game at Lake Elsinore! Lake Elsinore was up 2-0, down 4-2, tied 4-4, down 5-4, tied 5-5 (getting the tying run in the bottom of the 9th), then down 6-5 in the 10th, tying it up in the bottom half, then Lancaster got five runs in the top of the 14th, and Lake Elsinore could only get two back. Lancaster wins 11-8 in 14. Jake Buchanan allowed 6H/4R (3ER), 6K:3BB; Wander Alvino walked one in 1IP; Kirk Clark allowed 3H/1ER, 2K:1BB in 2IP; Mike Ness gave up a hit and a walk in 0.1IP; Colton Pitkin gave up a hit and a walk in 2IP; Yordany Ramirez went all Brandon Lyon, allowing 4H/2ER, 2K:1BB in 1.2IP, and David Berner got his first save of the season for Lancaster with a perfect 14th inning.
Kody Hinze was 4x7 with 7RBI, including a 3-run homer in the 14th. Jose Carlos Thompson was 3x7 with an RBI, while Jonathan Meyer (HR, BB) and Grant Hogue (SB) had two hits each.
Man of the Match: Kody Hinze
Lexington (29-35)
Rough one for the Legends as they fall behind 6-0, with Augusta cruising to an 8-3 win. Alex Sogard got the start, throwing 4.1IP, allowing 8H/5R (3ER), 3K:3BB. Murillo Gouvea allowed 1H/1ER, 2K:1BB in 1.2IP, and Juan Minaya gave up 2H/2ER, 0K:2BB in 2IP.
Chris Wallace was 2x3 with a double and a solo homer (and a passed ball). Mike Kvasnicka had an RBI triple, while Jhonny Medrano was 1x4 with a double.
Man of the Match: Chris Wallace
DSL Astros (5-6)
The Astros got a first-inning run, but the Royals scored five runs in a 7-inning game for the 5-1 win. Edgar Ferreira gave up 2H/3ER, 2K:2BB in 1.2IP. Andres Feliz allowed 4H/2ER, 1K:1BB in 3.1IP, and Johan Arias threw a perfect 7th.
Jose Solano was 3x3 with the RBI, with Yoel Silfa, Juan Santana, and Mario Gonzalez getting your other hits.
Man of the Match: Jose Solano
Back-and-forth game at OKC, but ultimately Albuquerque took it, 4-3. Gustavo Chacin threw 5.1IP, 6H/3ER, 4K:2BB (2HR, HBP) in the loss. Danny Meszaros threw 0.2IP (0H/0ER), while Ross Wolf allowed 4H/1ER, 3K:1BB in 2IP; and David Carpenter threw 1IP, 1H/0ER, 1K:0BB, extending his Triple-A scoreless streak to 12.2IP.
Tommy Manzella was 3x4 with a triple; Brian Bogusevic was 2x5 (SB, outfield assist), Brandon Barnes was 2x3 with 2RBI, and Oswaldo Navarro also had two hits on the day.
Man of the Match: Brandon Barnes
Corpus (23-39)
Corpus and San Antonio matched each other with six hits, but San Antonio got four runs on their hits, winning 4-0. Jonnathan Aristil allowed 3H/1ER, 2K:6BB in 4IP. Matt Nevarez allowed 1H/3ER, 1K:4BB in 1IP. So, in the first 5+ innings, Aristil and Nevarez combined for 10BB. Pat Urckfitz (2H), Henry Villar and Kyle Greenwalt combined for 3IP, 2H/0ER, 4K:0BB in relief.
Emerson Frostad was 2x4, while Johnathan Villar (BB), Jose Altuve (BB), J.D. Martinez and Aristil provided your other hits; Jon Gaston drew two walks, as the Hooks go 1x12 w/RISP.
Man of the Match: Emerson Frostad
Lancaster (26-37)
Kerrrraaazzzy game at Lake Elsinore! Lake Elsinore was up 2-0, down 4-2, tied 4-4, down 5-4, tied 5-5 (getting the tying run in the bottom of the 9th), then down 6-5 in the 10th, tying it up in the bottom half, then Lancaster got five runs in the top of the 14th, and Lake Elsinore could only get two back. Lancaster wins 11-8 in 14. Jake Buchanan allowed 6H/4R (3ER), 6K:3BB; Wander Alvino walked one in 1IP; Kirk Clark allowed 3H/1ER, 2K:1BB in 2IP; Mike Ness gave up a hit and a walk in 0.1IP; Colton Pitkin gave up a hit and a walk in 2IP; Yordany Ramirez went all Brandon Lyon, allowing 4H/2ER, 2K:1BB in 1.2IP, and David Berner got his first save of the season for Lancaster with a perfect 14th inning.
Kody Hinze was 4x7 with 7RBI, including a 3-run homer in the 14th. Jose Carlos Thompson was 3x7 with an RBI, while Jonathan Meyer (HR, BB) and Grant Hogue (SB) had two hits each.
Man of the Match: Kody Hinze
Lexington (29-35)
Rough one for the Legends as they fall behind 6-0, with Augusta cruising to an 8-3 win. Alex Sogard got the start, throwing 4.1IP, allowing 8H/5R (3ER), 3K:3BB. Murillo Gouvea allowed 1H/1ER, 2K:1BB in 1.2IP, and Juan Minaya gave up 2H/2ER, 0K:2BB in 2IP.
Chris Wallace was 2x3 with a double and a solo homer (and a passed ball). Mike Kvasnicka had an RBI triple, while Jhonny Medrano was 1x4 with a double.
Man of the Match: Chris Wallace
DSL Astros (5-6)
The Astros got a first-inning run, but the Royals scored five runs in a 7-inning game for the 5-1 win. Edgar Ferreira gave up 2H/3ER, 2K:2BB in 1.2IP. Andres Feliz allowed 4H/2ER, 1K:1BB in 3.1IP, and Johan Arias threw a perfect 7th.
Jose Solano was 3x3 with the RBI, with Yoel Silfa, Juan Santana, and Mario Gonzalez getting your other hits.
Man of the Match: Jose Solano
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Wallace, Mier, Bailey named as all-stars
The South Atlantic League has named Chris Wallace, Jiovanni Mier, and Adam Bailey to the All-Star Team. Congratulations are in order...
Monday, May 9, 2011
Chris Wallace has no cheek
With a captip to both Farmstros and Deputy Street, here's a sweet article on Chris Wallace.
It's well-documented how Barret Loux shattered his face, but we get a glimpse into what makes Wallace such an exciting prospect from Rodney Linares:
"The good thing about it is that he's driving the ball out of the park, and he hasn't pulled the ball yet," Manager Rodney Linares said. "Everything's been right-center, left-center and right field. He's hitting the ball hard, and he's consistent with his approach."
Where should he be freed? Linares answers:
"My biggest thing is, if he's going to move, he probably deserves to go to Double-A."
It's well-documented how Barret Loux shattered his face, but we get a glimpse into what makes Wallace such an exciting prospect from Rodney Linares:
"The good thing about it is that he's driving the ball out of the park, and he hasn't pulled the ball yet," Manager Rodney Linares said. "Everything's been right-center, left-center and right field. He's hitting the ball hard, and he's consistent with his approach."
Where should he be freed? Linares answers:
"My biggest thing is, if he's going to move, he probably deserves to go to Double-A."
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Eddie's Farm Employees of the Month: April 2011
And now we can start up the Employees of the Month segment again. Just a reminder, Employees of the Month get to park up front, and get 10% off in the store.
Oklahoma City
Position Player: Koby Clemens. Led the team with a .923 OPS, hitting .284/.369/.554, with five doubles and five homers.
Pitcher: Jordan Lyles. In 27IP, allowed 29 hits and walked six batters, with 19Ks.
Corpus
Position Player: Would have gone to Brandon Wikoff, if he had played in more than 13 games. Wladimir Sutil was also in on the honor, but we're going with J.D. Martinez. Martinez hit .341/.394/.553 in 22 games, with 12 doubles and 23RBI, and also drew 10 walks.
Pitcher: Dallas Keuchel. In four starts, Keuchel posted a 3.81 ERA/1.15 WHIP, and walked only three batters in 26IP.
Lancaster
Position Player: Jose Altuve. Altuve hit .435/.485/.652, but also had 11K:10BB and stole 12 bases during April. His 40 hits in April are 13 more than 2nd-best Kody Hinze and Jay Austin.
Pitcher: Jake Buchanan. Threw 28.1IP with a 1.91 ERA/0.88 WHIP, walking just six batters over the month.
Lexington
Position Player: Chris Wallace, obviously. Wallace hit .368/.468/.795 with 17 of his 33 hits coming in for extra-bases.
Pitcher: Tanner Bushue. Bushue was 3-0 with a 2.70 ERA/0.97 WHIP, walking just five batters in 26.2IP.
Oklahoma City
Position Player: Koby Clemens. Led the team with a .923 OPS, hitting .284/.369/.554, with five doubles and five homers.
Pitcher: Jordan Lyles. In 27IP, allowed 29 hits and walked six batters, with 19Ks.
Corpus
Position Player: Would have gone to Brandon Wikoff, if he had played in more than 13 games. Wladimir Sutil was also in on the honor, but we're going with J.D. Martinez. Martinez hit .341/.394/.553 in 22 games, with 12 doubles and 23RBI, and also drew 10 walks.
Pitcher: Dallas Keuchel. In four starts, Keuchel posted a 3.81 ERA/1.15 WHIP, and walked only three batters in 26IP.
Lancaster
Position Player: Jose Altuve. Altuve hit .435/.485/.652, but also had 11K:10BB and stole 12 bases during April. His 40 hits in April are 13 more than 2nd-best Kody Hinze and Jay Austin.
Pitcher: Jake Buchanan. Threw 28.1IP with a 1.91 ERA/0.88 WHIP, walking just six batters over the month.
Lexington
Position Player: Chris Wallace, obviously. Wallace hit .368/.468/.795 with 17 of his 33 hits coming in for extra-bases.
Pitcher: Tanner Bushue. Bushue was 3-0 with a 2.70 ERA/0.97 WHIP, walking just five batters in 26.2IP.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Eddie's Farm: April 28
Oklahoma City (8-12)
Oklahoma City enjoyed a 3-run 5th inning courtesy of an Anderson Hernandez homer for a 4-1 win. Henry Villar threw 6IP, 5H/1ER, 3K:2BB. Andy Van Hekken threw 2IP, 1H/0ER, 3K:0BB and Ross Wolf threw 1IP, 1H/0ER, 2K:1BB.
Anderson Hernandez' 3-run shot accounted for most of the offense, but Oswaldo Navarro was 2x3 with a walk. Koby Clemens added an RBI double.
Man of the Match: Anderson Hernandez
Corpus (8-12)
Midland got out to a 10-2 lead, but had to hold on for a 12-8 victory over Corpus. Kyle Greenwalt allowed 6H/4ER, 0K:1BB in 3IP, and Erick Abreu followed that up with 5H/4ER, 0K:1BB in 1.2IP. Shane Wolf allowed 2ER and a walk in 0.1IP, and David Berner allowed 2H/1ER (2R), 4K:1BB in 2IP. Arcenio Leon was the only pitcher to not give up a hit or a run, striking out two in 1IP.
Clint Barmes was 3x5 with 2RBI, and also committed two throwing errors in the effort. T.J. Steele (2RBI, BB), Jimmy Van Ostrand (BB), Brandon Wikoff (RBI), David Flores, and Brian Esposito (RBI) had two hits each, as every player collected at least one hit, including a double for J.D. Martinez. The Hooks also grounded into four double plays.
Man of the Match: T.J. Steele
Lancaster (10-11)
Following the example of the Big League Club, the JetHakws allowed their own 9-run inning to Rancho Cucamonga in a 13-6 defeat. Jose Cisnero lasted 1+IP, allowing 3H/7ER, 3K:3BB, WP, Balk. Wander Alvino gave up 6H/5ER, 3K:2BB in 2IP. Mike Ness allowed 5H/1R (0ER), but got 3K:0BB in 2.1IP, and Jose Trinidad allowed just one hit over the final eight outs.
Jose Altuve went 3x4 with a double and an RBI, but was replaced at 2B for the final AB - we'll try to figure out why. Jake Goebbert was also 3x5. Grant Hogue went 2x4 with a walk and an RBI. Jonathan Villar had a two-run triple and a walk.
Man of the Match: Jose Altuve
Lexington (11-10)
Game 1: Lexington scored three in the bottom of the 6th for a 3-2 win over Kannapolis. Carlos Quevedo allowed 5H/2ER, 8K:0BB in 5IP, and Jorge De Leon got the win with 2IP, 1H/0ER, 2K:0BB.
Jiovanni Mier was 2x3, and Mike Kvasnicka had the two-run double, with Tyler Burnett getting the GWRBI. Burnett, Mier, and Kvasnicka also committed errors that didn't factor in to the final score.
Man of the Match: Carlos Quevedo
Game 2: And Lexington took the second game, 3-1, earning the split. Ruben Alaniz allowed 3H/2ER, 2K:0BB in 3IP; Alex Sogard allowed a solo homer, and David Martinez got the final two outs of the game.
Chris Wallace, Dan Adamson, and Ben Orloff had the only hits of the game - all singles. Telvin Nash stole his first base of the season.
Man of the Match: Uh. Chris Wallace.
Oklahoma City enjoyed a 3-run 5th inning courtesy of an Anderson Hernandez homer for a 4-1 win. Henry Villar threw 6IP, 5H/1ER, 3K:2BB. Andy Van Hekken threw 2IP, 1H/0ER, 3K:0BB and Ross Wolf threw 1IP, 1H/0ER, 2K:1BB.
Anderson Hernandez' 3-run shot accounted for most of the offense, but Oswaldo Navarro was 2x3 with a walk. Koby Clemens added an RBI double.
Man of the Match: Anderson Hernandez
Corpus (8-12)
Midland got out to a 10-2 lead, but had to hold on for a 12-8 victory over Corpus. Kyle Greenwalt allowed 6H/4ER, 0K:1BB in 3IP, and Erick Abreu followed that up with 5H/4ER, 0K:1BB in 1.2IP. Shane Wolf allowed 2ER and a walk in 0.1IP, and David Berner allowed 2H/1ER (2R), 4K:1BB in 2IP. Arcenio Leon was the only pitcher to not give up a hit or a run, striking out two in 1IP.
Clint Barmes was 3x5 with 2RBI, and also committed two throwing errors in the effort. T.J. Steele (2RBI, BB), Jimmy Van Ostrand (BB), Brandon Wikoff (RBI), David Flores, and Brian Esposito (RBI) had two hits each, as every player collected at least one hit, including a double for J.D. Martinez. The Hooks also grounded into four double plays.
Man of the Match: T.J. Steele
Lancaster (10-11)
Following the example of the Big League Club, the JetHakws allowed their own 9-run inning to Rancho Cucamonga in a 13-6 defeat. Jose Cisnero lasted 1+IP, allowing 3H/7ER, 3K:3BB, WP, Balk. Wander Alvino gave up 6H/5ER, 3K:2BB in 2IP. Mike Ness allowed 5H/1R (0ER), but got 3K:0BB in 2.1IP, and Jose Trinidad allowed just one hit over the final eight outs.
Jose Altuve went 3x4 with a double and an RBI, but was replaced at 2B for the final AB - we'll try to figure out why. Jake Goebbert was also 3x5. Grant Hogue went 2x4 with a walk and an RBI. Jonathan Villar had a two-run triple and a walk.
Man of the Match: Jose Altuve
Lexington (11-10)
Game 1: Lexington scored three in the bottom of the 6th for a 3-2 win over Kannapolis. Carlos Quevedo allowed 5H/2ER, 8K:0BB in 5IP, and Jorge De Leon got the win with 2IP, 1H/0ER, 2K:0BB.
Jiovanni Mier was 2x3, and Mike Kvasnicka had the two-run double, with Tyler Burnett getting the GWRBI. Burnett, Mier, and Kvasnicka also committed errors that didn't factor in to the final score.
Man of the Match: Carlos Quevedo
Game 2: And Lexington took the second game, 3-1, earning the split. Ruben Alaniz allowed 3H/2ER, 2K:0BB in 3IP; Alex Sogard allowed a solo homer, and David Martinez got the final two outs of the game.
Chris Wallace, Dan Adamson, and Ben Orloff had the only hits of the game - all singles. Telvin Nash stole his first base of the season.
Man of the Match: Uh. Chris Wallace.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Eddie's Farm: April 25
Oklahoma City (6-12)
Round Rock went off for four runs in the 7th inning, and while OKC countered with two in the top of the 8th, it wasn't enough - OKC loses 5-4. Ryan Rowland-Smith went 5.1IP, 4H/1ER, 4K:2BB, while Ross Wolf allowed 4ER on 2H/1BB, HBP. Wesley Wright gave up the bases-clearing hit that charged Wolf with three runs. Andy Van Hekken struck out two of the final three batters he faced.
All eight of the OKC hits were singles. Drew Locke was 1x2 with 2BB and Anderson Hernandez was 2x4. Koby Clemens was 1x2 with 2RBI. Clint Barmes, making his first rehab start, singled, walked and got on via error.
Man of the Match: Ryan Rowland-Smith
Corpus (7-10)
Lots of runs in this one, but Midland took it, 10-8. Jonnathan Aristil got the start, and it didn't go well, throwing 3.2IP, 5H/7R (6ER), 2K:3BB, with a balk. Cesar Carrillo threw 1IP, 2H/2ER, 2K:2BB, Erick Abreu allowed 2H/1ER, 0K:2BB in 1.1IP, and David Berner allowed 2H/0ER, 3K:0BB in 2IP.
Brandon Wikoff was 4x5 with a double and an RBI, and Our Boy Brandon Barnes got the rare start at 2B, leading off, and responded with a 3x5 (2B) night. J.D. Martinez was 2x4 with two doubles, an RBI, and a walk; and T.J. Steele (RBI, 2SB), Jimmy Van Ostrand (2B, RBI, BB), and David Flores (2B, 2RBI) had two hits each.
Man of the Match: J.D. Martinez
Lancaster (9-9)
The JetHawks scored three of the final four runs of the game for a 5-3 win over Rancho Cucamonga. Robby Donovan threw a strong eight innings, allowing 7H/2ER, 4K:2BB; Kirk Clark got his sixth save of the season despite allowing a 9th inning homer to Tony Delmonico.
Jose Altuve got moved up to the #3 spot, and went 3x4 with a 2B, 3B, BB, SB, and 2RBI. Jay Austin was 2x3 with a walk and an RBI. Austin Wates had a big night, going 1x4 with a HR, BB, 2SB, and an outfield assist. Grant Hogue was 1x2 with two walks.
Man of the Match: Jose Altuve
Lexington (10-8)
Lexington had a 6-0 lead going into the 7th, but nutted it, and ended up having to win 7-6 in 10 innings on a passed ball that scored Ben Orloff. Deputy Street noted that Tanner Bushue's scoreless streak was snapped at 22IP, but he still threw 6.2IP, 8H/4ER, 2K:1BB. Jorge De Leon allowed two unearned runs, and Brian Streilein got the win with 1.2IP, 1H/0ER.
Dan Adamson went 3x4; Chris Wallace, hitting 5th, went 2x4 with two doubles and a walk; Telvin Nash was 2x5. Mike Kvasnicka hit a 3-run bomb for his first HR of the season while Jiovanni Mier hit his 3rd HR, a two-run shot.
Man of the Match: Chris Wallace
Round Rock went off for four runs in the 7th inning, and while OKC countered with two in the top of the 8th, it wasn't enough - OKC loses 5-4. Ryan Rowland-Smith went 5.1IP, 4H/1ER, 4K:2BB, while Ross Wolf allowed 4ER on 2H/1BB, HBP. Wesley Wright gave up the bases-clearing hit that charged Wolf with three runs. Andy Van Hekken struck out two of the final three batters he faced.
All eight of the OKC hits were singles. Drew Locke was 1x2 with 2BB and Anderson Hernandez was 2x4. Koby Clemens was 1x2 with 2RBI. Clint Barmes, making his first rehab start, singled, walked and got on via error.
Man of the Match: Ryan Rowland-Smith
Corpus (7-10)
Lots of runs in this one, but Midland took it, 10-8. Jonnathan Aristil got the start, and it didn't go well, throwing 3.2IP, 5H/7R (6ER), 2K:3BB, with a balk. Cesar Carrillo threw 1IP, 2H/2ER, 2K:2BB, Erick Abreu allowed 2H/1ER, 0K:2BB in 1.1IP, and David Berner allowed 2H/0ER, 3K:0BB in 2IP.
Brandon Wikoff was 4x5 with a double and an RBI, and Our Boy Brandon Barnes got the rare start at 2B, leading off, and responded with a 3x5 (2B) night. J.D. Martinez was 2x4 with two doubles, an RBI, and a walk; and T.J. Steele (RBI, 2SB), Jimmy Van Ostrand (2B, RBI, BB), and David Flores (2B, 2RBI) had two hits each.
Man of the Match: J.D. Martinez
Lancaster (9-9)
The JetHawks scored three of the final four runs of the game for a 5-3 win over Rancho Cucamonga. Robby Donovan threw a strong eight innings, allowing 7H/2ER, 4K:2BB; Kirk Clark got his sixth save of the season despite allowing a 9th inning homer to Tony Delmonico.
Jose Altuve got moved up to the #3 spot, and went 3x4 with a 2B, 3B, BB, SB, and 2RBI. Jay Austin was 2x3 with a walk and an RBI. Austin Wates had a big night, going 1x4 with a HR, BB, 2SB, and an outfield assist. Grant Hogue was 1x2 with two walks.
Man of the Match: Jose Altuve
Lexington (10-8)
Lexington had a 6-0 lead going into the 7th, but nutted it, and ended up having to win 7-6 in 10 innings on a passed ball that scored Ben Orloff. Deputy Street noted that Tanner Bushue's scoreless streak was snapped at 22IP, but he still threw 6.2IP, 8H/4ER, 2K:1BB. Jorge De Leon allowed two unearned runs, and Brian Streilein got the win with 1.2IP, 1H/0ER.
Dan Adamson went 3x4; Chris Wallace, hitting 5th, went 2x4 with two doubles and a walk; Telvin Nash was 2x5. Mike Kvasnicka hit a 3-run bomb for his first HR of the season while Jiovanni Mier hit his 3rd HR, a two-run shot.
Man of the Match: Chris Wallace
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Eddie's Farm: April 22
Oklahoma City (4-11)
Good God, I hate Round Rock. Oklahoma City ran their losing streak to six games with a 2-1 loss to Round Rock. Henry Villar allowed 8H/1ER, 1K:0BB in 5IP, Fernando Rodriguez was excellent - again - with 3IP, 1H/0ER, 2K:0BB (now sporting a 0.79 ERA), and Casey Fien gave up the game-winning homer in the top of the 9th to Luis Cruz, who accounted for both Round Rock runs with solo homers.
The RedHawks were out-hit 10-3, with Carlos Corporan going 1x2 with a solo homer and two walks. Anderson Hernandez and Koby Clemens got your other hits. J.B. Shuck was 0x3 (BB) and an outfield assist. Oswaldo Navarro also drew two walks.
Man of the Match: Henry Villar
Corpus (5-9)
Damn you, Rangers! Frisco was all over Corpus in an 11-0 win, getting out-hit 19-4. So yes, Rangers affiliates out-hit Astros affiliates 29-7 last night. It must have just been one of those nights as Dallas Keuchel allowed 12H/7ER, 2K:2BB, 3HR in 5.1IP. Cesar Carrillo allowed 3H/3ER (and one charged to Keuchel) in 1IP, and David Berner allowed 4H/1ER, 0K:1BB in 1.2IP (two charged to Carrillo).
J.D. Martinez was 1x2 with two walks (hitting .353/.419/.608), but as Greg Rajan noted, snapped an (at least) nine-game RBI streak. Jimmy Paredes was 2x4 and Wladimir Sutil had your other hit. David Flores also drew two walks.
Man of the Match: J.D. Martinez (on base three times, that's why)
Lancaster (8-8)
Stockton got a go-ahead two-run double in the top of the 8th for a 5-4 win over Lancaster. Jose Cisnero allowed 6H/1ER, 4K:2BB in 5IP, so Wander Alvino took the BS/L with 5H/4R (2ER), 4K:0BB in 3IP - with a Johnathan Villar throwing error accounting for the two runs. Jose Trinidad allowed 2H/0ER, 2K:1BB in 1IP.
Kody Hinze was 2x3 with his 7th HR of the season and two walks, Jose Altuve was 3x4, Jonathan Meyer was 2x4 with an RBI, and Austin Wates was 1x4 with a walk - he's now riding a five-game hitting streak.
Man of the Match: Kody Hinze
Lexington (8-8)
We were proud to be able to start the If Chris Wallace Tweeted hashtag - check it out, it has appareances from Brad Dydalewicz, Tanner Bushue, and Mike Foltynewicz. Why? BECAUSE CHRIS WALLACE IS THE NEW NOTORIOUS B.I.G. Wallace was 4x5 with another HR, and was a double away from the cycle. Why a double? Because he got two triples. And had 3RBI on the night in a 6-3 win over Savannah. Wallace is now slugging .914. Even with an 0x4 on April 20, Wallace is hitting .415/.455/1.000 in his last ten games. Ben Orloff and Telvin Nash were both 2x5, with Nash providing an RBI.
Juan Minaya was all over the place, allowing 3H/2R (0ER), 4K:7BB in 5IP. Jason Chowning got the win with 1H/0ER, 2K:0BB in 2IP. Murilo Gouvea allowed 2H/1ER, 3K:1BB in 1.1IP, and Brian Streilein got the final two outs to clamp it down, coming in with the bases loaded and just allowing one run (charged to Gouvea).
Man of the Match: How you livin', Chris Wallace?
Good God, I hate Round Rock. Oklahoma City ran their losing streak to six games with a 2-1 loss to Round Rock. Henry Villar allowed 8H/1ER, 1K:0BB in 5IP, Fernando Rodriguez was excellent - again - with 3IP, 1H/0ER, 2K:0BB (now sporting a 0.79 ERA), and Casey Fien gave up the game-winning homer in the top of the 9th to Luis Cruz, who accounted for both Round Rock runs with solo homers.
The RedHawks were out-hit 10-3, with Carlos Corporan going 1x2 with a solo homer and two walks. Anderson Hernandez and Koby Clemens got your other hits. J.B. Shuck was 0x3 (BB) and an outfield assist. Oswaldo Navarro also drew two walks.
Man of the Match: Henry Villar
Corpus (5-9)
Damn you, Rangers! Frisco was all over Corpus in an 11-0 win, getting out-hit 19-4. So yes, Rangers affiliates out-hit Astros affiliates 29-7 last night. It must have just been one of those nights as Dallas Keuchel allowed 12H/7ER, 2K:2BB, 3HR in 5.1IP. Cesar Carrillo allowed 3H/3ER (and one charged to Keuchel) in 1IP, and David Berner allowed 4H/1ER, 0K:1BB in 1.2IP (two charged to Carrillo).
J.D. Martinez was 1x2 with two walks (hitting .353/.419/.608), but as Greg Rajan noted, snapped an (at least) nine-game RBI streak. Jimmy Paredes was 2x4 and Wladimir Sutil had your other hit. David Flores also drew two walks.
Man of the Match: J.D. Martinez (on base three times, that's why)
Lancaster (8-8)
Stockton got a go-ahead two-run double in the top of the 8th for a 5-4 win over Lancaster. Jose Cisnero allowed 6H/1ER, 4K:2BB in 5IP, so Wander Alvino took the BS/L with 5H/4R (2ER), 4K:0BB in 3IP - with a Johnathan Villar throwing error accounting for the two runs. Jose Trinidad allowed 2H/0ER, 2K:1BB in 1IP.
Kody Hinze was 2x3 with his 7th HR of the season and two walks, Jose Altuve was 3x4, Jonathan Meyer was 2x4 with an RBI, and Austin Wates was 1x4 with a walk - he's now riding a five-game hitting streak.
Man of the Match: Kody Hinze
Lexington (8-8)
We were proud to be able to start the If Chris Wallace Tweeted hashtag - check it out, it has appareances from Brad Dydalewicz, Tanner Bushue, and Mike Foltynewicz. Why? BECAUSE CHRIS WALLACE IS THE NEW NOTORIOUS B.I.G. Wallace was 4x5 with another HR, and was a double away from the cycle. Why a double? Because he got two triples. And had 3RBI on the night in a 6-3 win over Savannah. Wallace is now slugging .914. Even with an 0x4 on April 20, Wallace is hitting .415/.455/1.000 in his last ten games. Ben Orloff and Telvin Nash were both 2x5, with Nash providing an RBI.
Juan Minaya was all over the place, allowing 3H/2R (0ER), 4K:7BB in 5IP. Jason Chowning got the win with 1H/0ER, 2K:0BB in 2IP. Murilo Gouvea allowed 2H/1ER, 3K:1BB in 1.1IP, and Brian Streilein got the final two outs to clamp it down, coming in with the bases loaded and just allowing one run (charged to Gouvea).
Man of the Match: How you livin', Chris Wallace?
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