See how the prospects performed last night.
Another day of Astros minor league action is in the books. See the results below!
AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (17-8) won 8-1 (BOX SCORE)
Henley started for Sugar Land and pitched really well allowing 1 run over 6 innings of work. Sugar Land was able to tie the game in the top of the 6th on a wild pitch. The offense blew it open in the 7th scoring 6 runs on an Amaya bases loaded walk, three runs scoring on wild pitches, a Leon RBI groundout and a Whitcomb RBI single. Hensley added another run in the 8th on an RBI double.
Note: Whitcomb is hitting .284 this season.
- David Hensley, 3B: 1-for-4, R, 2B, RBI, BB
- Joey Loperfido, 1B: 0-for-4, R, BB
- Jesus Bastidas, SS: 1-for-4, BB
- Pedro Leon, CF: 1-for-5, R, RBI, SB
- Corey Julks, LF: 1-for-3, 2 BB
- Shay Whitcomb, DH: 2-for-4, R, RBI, BB, SB
- Luke Berryhill, C: 1-for-3, 2 R, BB
- Jacob Amaya, 2B: 0-for-2, R, RBI, 2 BB
- Blair Henley, RHP: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 K (WIN)
- Parker Mushinski, LHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
- Joel Kuhnel, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
- Ray Gaither, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (5-14) lost 7-5 (BOX SCORE)
The Hooks got off to a good start scoring 2 runs in the first on a Sacco solo HR and Barber RBI single. Guilfoil started for the Hooks but struggled allowing 5 runs in the first, and 6 runs overall in 4.1 innings. The Hooks got another run in the 4th on a Barber solo HR. The Hooks got close in the 7th scoring two runs on RBI groundouts. Midland added another run in the 8th to go up 7-5 and the offense was unable to complete the comeback as the Hooks dropped this one.
Note: Barber is hitting .283 this season.
- Tommy Sacco, SS: 3-for-4, R, HR, RBI, BB
- Kenedy Corona, RF: 0-for-4, RBI
- Jacob Melton, CF: 0-for-4, RBI
- Jordan Brewer, 1B: 2-for-4, R, 2 2B
- Colin Barber, LF: 3-for-4, R, HR, 2 RBI
- Quincy Hamilton, DH: 0-for-3, BB, SB
- CJ Stubbs, C: 0-for-3, R, BB
- Tyler Guilfoil, RHP: 4.1 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
- Cesar Gomez, RHP: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
- Jaime Melendez, RHP: 2.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
- Jacob DeLabio, RHP: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
A+: Asheville Tourists (8-10) won 5-4 (BOX SCORE)
Calderon got the start for Asheville and went 4.2 innings allowing 3 runs. The offense got on the board in the 4th inning scoring 2 runs on a Cerny RBI double and another run on an error. In the top of the 6th, Cerny tied the game up with a solo HR but Hickory quickly retook a one run lead. In the 9th, the Asheville offense rallied getting a Ferreras solo HR and another run on a fielder’s choice to take a 5-4 lead. Dombroski went the final 4 innings allowing 1 unearned run and striking out 6 as he picked up the win.
Note: Ferreras has a .846 OPS this season.
- Pascanel Ferreras, 2B: 1-for-3, R, HR, RBI, BB
- Collin Price, DH: 1-for-4, BB
- Cam Fisher, LF: 1-for-5, RBI
- John Garcia, C: 1-for-4, R, BB
- Logan Cerny, RF: 2-for-4, 2 R, 2B, HR, 2 RBI
- Carlos Calderon, RHP: 4.2 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
- Ian Foggo, RHP: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
- Trey Dombroski, LHP: 4.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K (WIN)
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (12-7) won 3-1 (BOX SCORE)
Mejia started for the Woodpeckers and went 3.2 scoreless innings picking up 6 strikeouts. The offense got on the board in the bottom of the 3rd on a Daniels RBI groundout. After the Wood Ducks tied it up in the 5th, the Woodpeckers would rally. In the 7th inning, the offense picked up 2 runs on RBI singles from Luciano and Nunez. True went the final five innings allowing just 1 unearned run and striking out 8 as he closed the door on the 3-1 win.
Note: True has 23 K in 16.2 innings this season.
- Kenni Gomez, CF: 1-for-5, 2B
- Zach Daniels, RF: 2-for-5, R, 2B, RBI
- Chase Jaworsky, SS: 1-for-1, R, 4 BB
- Waner Luciano, DH: 2-for-4, RBI, BB, SB
- Alejandro Nunez, 2B: 1-for-3, RBI, BB, SB
- Sandy Mejia, RHP: 3.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K
- Abel Mercedes, RHP: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
- Derek True, RHP: 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 8 K (WIN)
Today’s minor league starters:
SL: Misael Tamarez – 6:05 CT
CC: Julio Robaina – 7:00 CT
AV: Jose Guedez – 6:00 CT
FV: TBD – 6:05 CT