PreStros Farm Report: July 4

PreStros: July 4

Oklahoma City (50-36) 

OKC held on during a three run ninth by the Zephyrs to beat New Orleans (MIA) 10-9.

Paul Clemens threw 4.1 innings and allowed 4 R on 8 H and 1 BB with 4 K. Juan Abreu went 1.2 innings, allowing 1 unearned run with 2 H and 2 K. Adalberto Flores gave up 1 H in 1 inning. Enerio Del Rosario pitched 1 inning, giving up 1 R on 2 H and 1 BB. Hector Ambriz threw the final inning and allowed 3 R on 3 H and 1 BB.

SS-Marwin Gonzalez was 3x5 with 3 2B and 3 RBI. 2B-Jimmy Paredes was 2x5 with 1 HR and 2 R. LF-Fernando Martinez went 2x5 with 1 R and 1 RBI. C-Landon Powell was 3x4 with 1 2B, 1 HR, 3 R, and 3 RBI.

Man of the Match: Landon Powell

*Notes: Brett Wallace is hitting .514 over his last 10 games. Since his demotion he’s hit .407. The RedHawks are one of just three teams in the minors to have over 100 home runs this season.

Corpus Christi (45-37) 

Jair Fernandez came up big with a three run homer to give Corpus a 4-3 win over Tulsa (COL).

Jose Cisnero threw 6 innings and gave up 3 R on 6 H and 3 BB with 8 K. Josh Zeid pitched 2 scoreless innings with 2 K. Jason Stoffel got the save with 1 inning, allowing 2 H with 1 K.

1B-Jon Singleton was 2x4 with 1 2B. C-Jair Fernandez was 1x3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Man of the Match: Jair Fernandez

*Notes: Corpus tied a team record with 18 wins in June. Jose Martinez has missed the last four games with a sore knee. Newly acquired Rob Rasmussen will join the Hooks.

Lancaster (42-42) 

The JetHawks couldn’t muster an attack on Visalia (ARI) as they lost 5-2.

David Martinez threw 6 innings, giving up 4 R on 7 H and 1 BB with 5 K. Pat Urckfitz pitched 3 innings and allowed 1 R on 3 H with 2 K.

LF-Grant Hogue was 1x3 with 1 BB, 2 SB, and 1 R. DH-Chris Epps was 1x4 with 1 3B and 1 R.

Man of the Match: Grant Hogue

*Notes: Telvin Nash has either homered, struck out, or walked in nearly 71% of his plate appearances this season. He is currently day-to-day after taking an arrow to the knee a foul ball to the nose. George Springer has a 12 game hitting streak.

Lexington (43-40) 

The Legends lost another tough pitcher’s duel, this time to Hagerstown (WAS) 3-2.

Carlos Quevedo got the start and went 4.2 scoreless innings, allowing 4 H with 3 K. Evan Grills threw 2.1 innings, giving up 2 R on 6 H and 1 BB with 1 K. Murilo Gouvea took the final inning and gave up 1 R on 1 H and 1 BB.

2B-Ruben Sosa was 1x3 with 1 BB. LF-Brandon Meredith was 1x4 with 1 HR. RF-Justin Gominsky went 1x3 with 1 BB, 1 R, and 1 outfield assist on a play at the plate.

Man of the Match: Carlos Quevedo

*Notes: Nolan Fontana was assigned to Lexington. Luis Alvarez was sent to Greeneville.

Tri-City (13-4) 

The ValleyCats lost for the first time in 12 games, falling 7-2 to State College (PIT).

Joe Bircher lasted just 3.2 innings before being ejected after hitting a batter, allowing 3 R on 10 H with 2 K. John Neely went the next 3.1 innings and gave up 2 R (1 earned) on 2 H and 1 BB with 1 K. Brad Propst threw 2 innings and gave up 2 unearned runs and 3 H with 4 K.

2B-Austin Elkins was 1x4 with 1 HR and 2 R. RF-Emilio King was 1x3 with 1 BB and 1 outfield assist on a play at home.

Man of the Match: Austin Elkins

*Notes: The ValleyCats lead the league in runs scored (94) and steals (28).

Greeneville (9-6) 

The Astros lost a tough one 6-4 in 12 innings to Johnson City (STL)

Daniel Minor threw 5 innings and gave up 3 R on 3 H and 1 BB with 4 K. Jordan Jankowski pitched 2 innings, allowing 1 R on 1 H with 3 K. Michael Dimock went 2 scoreless innings with 1 BB and 2 K. Scott Zuloaga got one out with 1 K. Euris Quezada threw 1.2 innings and gave up 2 unearned runs with 3 H and 3 K.

CF-D’Andre Toney was 3x6 with 1 R and 2 RBI. RF-Ariel Ovando was 2x5 with 1 R. 3B-Angel Ibanez went 2x5 with 1 2B, 1 R, and 1 RBI.

Man of the Match: D’Andre Toney

*Notes: Andrew Walter was assigned to Greeneville from the Gulf Coast League.

GCL Astros (7-7) 

Despite having equal the number of hits, the Astros lost 6-1 to the Cardinals.

Chia-Jen Lo threw 2 innings and gave up 2 unearned runs with 1 H and 4 K. Raul Rivera pitched 2 scoreless innings with 1 H and 2 K. Jose Montero went 1.1 innings, allowing 2 R (1 earned) on 2 H and 2 BB with 2 K. Juan Mojica pitched the final 1.2 innings, giving up 2 R on 3 H and 1 BB with 3 K.

3B/1B-Darwin Rivera was 2x3. 2B-Juan Santana was 1x3 with 1 2B and 1 RBI.

Man of the Match: Raul Rivera

*Notes: Chia-Jen Lo is now 0-1 despite having a 0.00 ERA.

DSL Astros (10-17) 

The Astros beat the A’s 4-1.

Johan Arias went 5 innings, allowing 1 R on 5 H and 3 BB with 4 K. Yonquelys Martinez threw 3 scoreless innings with 3 H. Victor Mesa pitched 1 inning with 1 BB.

CF-Jarico Reynoso was 2x4. PH/DH-Johan Tomas De La Cruz was 1x1 with 1 HR and 2 RBI. LF-Frederick Serrano went 1x3 with 1 BB and 1 HR. SS-Arturo Michelena was 2x2 with 1 BB, 1 R, and 1 RBI.

Man of the Match: Arturo Michelena

PreStros: June 14

Oklahoma City (40-27)

At one point, OKC had an 8-1 lead on Round Rock, and ultimately settled for a 10-6 win. Just as a very satisfying aside, OKC also has an 11.5 game lead on Round Rock. It's not like we're going to start talking smack to Rangers fans, but there's a petty part of me who is laughing at the Round Rock citizens who wanted the Rangers' affiliate "because they win." Anyhow: Sergio Perez allowed 2H/1ER, 2K:5BB in 3.2IP; Adalberto Flores got the win, allowing two walks in 2.1IP; Jonnathan Aristil got the Ugly with 3H/5ER, 2K:2BB in 1.1IP (in his last 2.1IP, Aristil has allowed 6H/7ER, 2HR), and Enerio Del Rosario recorded his 1st save with 2H/0ER in 1.2IP.

Scott Moore was 4x4 with a walk and 2RBI; Brandon Barnes (3R, 2B, HR, 4RBI) and Jimmy Paredes (2B) had three hits each. Mike Hessman added two RBIs. Everyone got a hit, except Landon Powell, who at least drew a walk.

Man of the Match: Brandon Barnes

Corpus (34-31)

Corpus jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the 1st on a rehabbing Carlos Lee's 2-run homer, but Frisco scored the next four runs for a 4-3 win. Jarred Cosart allowed 5H/4R (3ER), 2K:3BB in 6IP; Arcenio Leon threw the final 2IP, allowing 2H/0ER, 2K:0BB.

Jair Fernandez was 2x3 with a double and an RBI; Andy Simunic and Jon Singleton had hits. Adam Bailey drew a walk and stole a base.

Man of the Match: I'm not giving a Double-A Man of the Match to Carlos Lee, so Jair Fernandez.

Lancaster (35-33)

Wild one in Lancaster as Inland Empire and the JetHawks traded 5-run innings in the 4th. The JetHawks scored the final six runs of the game for a 12-8 win over the 66ers. Ruben Alaniz had a rough time, allowing 11H/8ER, 5K:2BB, 3HR in 4IP; Brian Streilein picked up the win with 1H/0ER, 2K:0BB in 2.2IP; Pat Urckfitz and Andrew Robinson held Inland Empire scoreless over the last 2.1IP.

Despite going 3x14 w/RISP, the JetHawks put up some offense. George Springer and Alex Todd each went 3x4 with a walk, with Springer hitting his 13th and 14th homers, and Todd hitting his 1st. Jonathan Meyer (2x5, 2RBI) and Enrique Hernandez (2x5, 2RBI) each hit homers, as well. Telvin Nash was 0x2, but drew three walks.

Man of the Match: George Springer.

Lexington (37-29)

Asheville scored a run in the top of the 9th for a 5-4 win over the Legends. Luis Ordosgoitti allowed 9H/4ER, 4K:1BB in 6IP; Blake Ford gave up two hits, but held the Tourists scoreless; Murilo Gouvea took the loss with 2H/1ER, 1K:1BB in the final 2IP.

Jesse Wierzbicki was 2x4 with a double and an RBI, Justin Gominsky was 2x4 with an outfield assist. Matt Duffy hit his 11th homer of the season, and Delino DeShields was 1x5 with his 43rd stolen base of the season. Brandon Meredith was 1x4 with an RBI and an outfield assist.

Man of the Match: Justin Gominsky.

Astros sign C Jair Fernandez

Hat tip to Jayne over at What the Heck, Bobby, who informed us that the Astros have signed minor league catcher Jair Fernandez. Jair has spent time with the Seattle and Minnesota organizations, where he's shown to be a light hitting catcher with an outstanding CS%.

In just over 1500 minor league plate appearances Fernandez has hit .236/.326/.335 and has caught 169 of 421 attempted base stealers, a 40% rate. He'll likely be minor league depth, either in Corpus or OKC.