Pre Stros Morning Report April 18th

AAA

Oklahoma City (7-7)

Game 1:

Oklahoma City took game one of the double header, defeating Round Rock (9-6) 5-3. The Redhawks started the scoring in the bottom of the 2nd inning. Mark Krauss (2H, 2R, 2B, RBI) led off the inning with a single. Jonathan Villar (3H, 2R, 2B, RBI, 2SB) doubled to left, advancing Krauss to 3rd. A single from Che-Hsuan Lin (H, 2RBI, CS) scored Krauss and Villar. Jake Elmore (H, 2K) ended the inning with a K, stranding a batter. Round Rock would score two in the top of the 3rd but OKC answered with 2 of their own. Trevor Crowe (H, R, 2B, BB, SB) doubled to lead off the 3rd and stole 3rd. Mark Krauss doubled home Crowe and Jonathan Villar would drive Krauss home with a single. Che-Hsuan Lin grounded out to end the inning, stranding Villar on 3rd. Jonathan Villar led off the 6th with a single, his 3rd hit of the game. Cody Clark (H, 2B, RBI) had the final OKC RBI on a double that scored Villar. Robbie Grossman (H, BB, K) had a hit. Gernando Martinez was hitless with 2 K's and a fielding error.

Travis Blackley started the game and went 2 innings, allowing no hits, 1R, 1ER, and striking out one.
Jose Cisnero got his first win of the year. (3IP, 4H, 2R, 1ER, 2BB, 2K.)
C.J Fick earned his first hold of the season. (1IP, K)
Kevin Chapman also got a hold, hist first. (0.2IP, H, K)
Jose Valdez earned save number 3. (0.1IP, B, K)

Man of the match: Jonathan Villar. 3 hits, 2 stolen bases, 2 runs scored, and a RBI.

Game 2:

The Redhawks dropped the 2nd game of the double header, losing 8-4 in 7 innings. OKC started the scoring again in the 2nd game on a RBI single from Mark Krauss (H, 2RBI, B, K) that scored Trevor Crowe (H, R, 2K, SB). OKC wouldn't put up another run until the final frame of the game. in the 7th, Andrew Simunic (2H, R) led off with a single and advanced to 2nd on a wild pitch by Evan Meek. Jason Jaramillo (2H, R, K) hit an infield single that advanced Simunic to 3rd. Robbie Grossman (R, BB) walked to load the bases. Jake Elmore (RBI, K) was hit by a pitch and got an RBI the easy way, scoring Simunic and keeping the bases loaded. The Redhawks scored twice more on RBI walks from Marc Krauss and Jimmy Paredes (2H, RBI, 2BB, SB). After walking in 3 runs, the Express pulled Meek and brought in Cody Burns who struck out Lin (H, K) and Villar (0-4, 4K) to end the game. Check out Villar's box score from game 1 compared to game 2 and you will see the potential Villar has, as well as the swing and miss in his game.

Rudy Owens got the start for OKC and was tagged with his 2nd loss of the year. (4IP, 7H, 2ER, 3BB, K)
Kyle Hallock pitched an inning of relief. (2H, ER, BB)
Eric Berger pitched 1.1 innings and struggled with his command. (H, 4ER, 3BB)
Lance Day thew two thirds of an inning. (2H, ER, K)

Man of the match: Jimmy Paredes.

AA

Corpus Christi (7-6)

The Hooks fell 4-2 in 17 innings to the Frisco Rough Riders (9-4).Corpus put up the first run of the game in the 4th inning. Austin Wates (H, R, 2B, 3K, SB) doubled to lead off the inning. Jiovani Mier (H, 2B, BB, 2K) walked and advanced to 2nd after George Springer (0-6, BB, 4K) walked. After Michael Burgess K'd, Jonathan Meyer (RBI, BB, 3K) walked to score Austin Wates. The Hooks could not score again and would leave the bases loaded. The Hooks broke a 1-1 tie in the 7th when Enrique Hernandez (H, R, HR, RBI, BB) homered to left. Jason Stoffel allowed a solo home run in the 9th to tie the game, and it would remained tied until the 17th inning. Rene Garcia had 2 hits and a k. Rafael Valenzuala went hitless in his Hooks debut. The Hooks struck out 19 times, went 1-10 with runners in scoring position, and left 10 men on base.

Jake Buchanan started for Corpus. (5IP, 2H)
Carlos Qeuvedo got a blown save, his first of the year. (1IP, H, ER, BB, K)
Alex Sogard got his 2nd hold of the season. (0.2IP, H, 2K)
Jason Stoffel got his 1st blown save in 2 innings pitched. (4H, ER, K, HR)
Jorge De Leon pitched well in extras, going 4 innings, allowing 1 H and striking out a batter.
Pat Urckfitz got tagged with the loss. (3IP, 3H, 2ER, 2BB, K)

Man of the match: Jake Buchanan.

A

Lancaster (9-4)

The Jethawks fell 4-2 as they couldn't recover from a 4 run 2nd inning by the Bakersfield Blaze (4-11). Andrew Aplin (2H, R, 2B, K) led off the 4th with a double to right and scored on a Zach Johnson (H, RBI, K) single. Johnson would be stranded at 2nd base. In the 5th Raoul Torrez (H, R, 2K) singled to lead off the inning. Nolan Fontana (2H) would advance him to 3rd with a single of his own. Torrez would scored on a GIDP by Carlos Perdomo (0-4). Mp Cokinos had 2 hits on the evening.

Chris Devenski lasted 5 innings but gave up 10 hits. He earned his first loss of the year. (4ER, BB, 4K)
Brady Rodgers followed Devenski with 4 scoreless innings. (3H, 4K)

Man of the match: Brady Rodgers

Low A

Quad Cities (9-5)

Quad Cities scored 5 runs in the 2nd inning but would need 4 more including 1 in extra innings, to defeat Kane County 9-8. Jesse Wierzbicki (2H, R, 3B, RBI, SB) tripled to lead off the 2nd innings. Rio Ruiz (H, R, 2B, BB, K) followed with a walk. Roberto Pena (H, R, RBI, K) scored Wierzbicki with a single to center. Ariel Ovando (H, R, HR, 3RBI, BB, K, E) would drive in Ruiz and Pena with his 1st homer of the year. Terrel Joyce (3H, 2R, (2)2B RBI, BB) doubled and scored on a single from Teoscar Hernandez (2H, 2B, RBI, 2K). Carlos Correa (0-3, 2K) K'd for the first out of the inning. Chase Davidson struck out to end the inning, stranding a runner. In the 7th Austin Elkins (H, R, BB, 2SB) scored on a RBI ground out by Jesse Wierzbicki. In the 8th Teoscar Hernandez drove in Terrell Joyce with a double, but was thrown out at 3rd trying to stretch it into a triple. Terrell Joyce doubled in the winning run in the 10th, scoring Jordan Scott (R, BB).

Colton Cain threw 3 innings, giving up 7 earned runs on 8 hits, walking one and striking out 3. (HR)
Gera Sanchez pitched 2 innings. (3H, ER, 2BB, K)
Mike Hauschild got his first win of the year. (4IP, H, 2BB, K)
Jon Neely earned his 2nd save. (IP, K)

Man of the match: Terrell Joyce.

PreStros Morning Report (for games of): Aug 21

Oklahoma City (68-62)

Round Rock scored the final three runs of the game to take a 4-1 win over OKC. Rudy Owens threw 6IP, allowing 4H/2ER, with 4K:3BB and an HBP. Enerio Del Rosario gave up 2H/2ER in 1IP, and Garrett Mock allowed a hit in the scoreless 8th.

Matt Dominguez was 3x4 with the lone run scored; Brad Snyder was 2x4 with two doubles, and Angel Sanchez was 1x3 with an RBI. The JetHawks struck out 11 times, with Matt Downs leading the way with 3Ks.

Man of the Match: Matt Dominguez.

Corpus (73-54)

Corpus was up 1-0 heading into the bottom of the 6th, and then got six runs over the 6th and 7th innings for a 7-1 win over Midland. Bobby Doran had a great outing, allowing 4H/0ER, 10K:2BB in 5.1IP; Alex Sogard threw 2.2IP in relief, allowing 1H/0ER, 3K:1BB, and Arcenio Leon gave up 3H/1ER in 1IP.

Robbie Grossman was 2x4 with a double, a homer, and a walk; Austin Wates was 2x4 with an RBI triple. Jon Singleton was 0x2, but drew three walks and scored two runs. George Springer was 1x4 with his first stolen base for Corpus.

Man of the Match: Bobby Doran.

Lancaster (65-62)

Nuts game in Lancaster, as the JetHawks and Rancho Cucamonga combined for 19 runs and 23 hits, resulting in a 13-6 JetHawks win. Nick Tropeano threw 7IP, 5H/4R (0ER), with 7K:1BB; Kenny Long was charged with a run that Jorge De Leon gave up in his 3H/1ER in 1.2IP of work.

Erik Castro was 3x5 with a double, a solo homer, and a grand slam, getting 6RBI on the night. Domingo Santana went 3x4, with a double and a walk. Delino DeShields was 2x4 with a triple, walk, stolen base, and 2RBI; Jio Mier had another 2-hit game.

Man of the Match: Erik Castro.

Lexington (67-59)

Greensboro scored two runs in the top of the 11th inning for a 3-1 win at Lexington last night. Mike Foltynewicz threw 6IP, 4H/1R (0ER), 10K:2BB in a strong start. Murilo Gouvea and Dayan Diaz each threw two scoreless innings, combining for seven strikeouts, and Tommy Shirley took the loss, giving up 3H/2ER in the 11th.

Jordan Kreke and Zach Johnson (2B, RBI) had four of the Legends' five hits, with Jobduan Morales getting the other knock.

Man of the Match: Mike Foltynewicz

Tri-City (44-17)

Break up the ValleyCats! They win again, 5-2 at Brooklyn. Juri Perez went 6IP, 7H/2ER, 5K:1BB, and Jeremiah Meiners recorded his 2nd save with 3IP, 1H/0ER, 3K:0BB.

Jesse Wierzbicki was 3x5 with an RBI; Preston Tucker was 1x3 with two walks, 2RBI, and an outfield assist; Dan Gulbransen was 1x2 and was HBPed twice.

Man of the Match: Preston Tucker

Greeneville (33-28)

Elizabethton scored four runs in the final three innings to take a 7-5 win over Greeneville. Francis Ramirez threw 3IP, 3H/3ER, 4K:2BB; Andrew Walter allowed a hit and two walks, recording three Ks while throwing 1IP; Joe Musgrove took the loss, allowing 4H/3ER, 3K:2BB in 2.2IP; and Zach Dando allowed 2H/1ER, 1K:1BB in 1.1IP.

The Gastros, who were 1x10 w/RISP and left 9 LOBsters, got two hits - one of them a homer - and two walks from Terrell Joyce, who now has five straight 2-hit games. Rio Ruiz hit his 1st professional homer in the first inning, as did Marc Wik. Jose Fernandez drew three walks.

Man of the Match: Terrell Joyce.

More draft picks sign

Two more "unofficial" picks signed yesterday (meaning, news didn't come from Astros.com):

From KZTV, we also find that 9th Round pick Daniel Minor has signed for $50,000. Recommended slot for the 279th overall pick is $131,500. We'll do the math for you and tell you that the Astros saved $81,500 on this pick.
And from the Greensboro Times-Record we find that 37th Round pick Michael Dimock has signed.

Bobby Heck did confirm that eight more draft picks signed with the Astros yesterday:

5th Round pick Andrew Aplin
12th Round pick Terrell Joyce
13th Round pick Brian Holmes
14th Round pick Joe Sclafani
15th Round pick Erick Gonzalez
18th Round pick Ricky Gingras
30th Round pick John Neely
31st Round pick M.P. Cokinos

*With these updates, the Astros are currently $2,481,500 under their bonus pool.

Sounds like 12th Round pick will sign

It certainly sounds like 12th Round pick Terrell Joyce will sign with the Astros:

Ready to start this career! #timetoshine

12-369: LF Terrell Joyce

With the 1st pick in the 12th Round (369th overall), the Astros select 6'3" 230lb LF, a 20-year old out of Florida State College (JuCo).

*Joyce has committed to Virginia Tech. Joyce:
“It’s awesome to know I’ll be going to a Division I program. Not only that, I’m going to the place I wanted to go all along. I wanted to go to Virginia Tech out of high school and now, I have the chance to play there. Growing up (in Newport News), everybody loved VT. It’s a great university and it’s all coming together now.”

*Click the above link for the full piece, but Joyce indicated that if he didn't get selected by the 10th Round, he's likely to honor his commitment to Virginia Tech.

*Joyce was the FCSAA Player of the Year, FCSAA First-Team All-State, and the Top Rated Overall Mid-Florida Conference Player.

*Joyce might not be all that excited about going in the 12th Round, but his dad sure is:
"He's just a huge fan of all Houston teams. He was a big Oilers fan, and he really likes the Astros, too. I guess he has another reason to like the Astros now."