Complete results and highlights from Spring Breakout
The second edition of MLB Spring Breakout is complete, and there was no shortage of highlights from the future stars of Major League Baseball over the four-day showcase. Here's a complete breakdown of the 16-game exhibition:
The second edition of MLB Spring Breakout is complete, and there was no shortage of highlights from the future stars of Major League Baseball over the four-day showcase.
Here's a complete breakdown of the 16-game exhibition:
THURSDAY
Rays 7, Red Sox 5
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Spring Breakout 2025 kicked off with a matchup between two of MLB's top three farm systems, and it did not disappoint as four of baseball's top 12 prospects -- Boston's Big 3 and Rays No. 1 Carson Williams -- went deep. Tampa Bay's Chandler Simpson and Homer Bush Jr. showed off their game-changing speed as well.
Cubs, Dodgers
Canceled due to inclement weather.
FRIDAY
Cardinals 3, Marlins 3
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MLB's Nos. 3 and 4 left-handed pitching prospects -- Miami's Thomas White and St. Louis' Quinn Mathews, the reigning MiLB Pitching Prospect of the Year -- went toe-to-toe and shut down their opponents' bats for two and three innings, respectively, as the Cardinals and Marlins settled for a tie in the battle of Jupiter.
Phillies 5, Pirates 3
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Pirates right-hander Bubba Chandler showed why he was the top pitching prospect to participate in Spring Breakout, striking out four across two perfect innings with upper-90s fastballs. But the interstate-rival Phillies pulled away in the end behind Justin Crawford's speed (triple, stolen base) and Carson DeMartini's power (home run).
Nationals 6, Astros 6
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Nationals outfield prospects Andrew Pinckney and Elijah Green each went deep to help give Washington an early lead, but the Astros' dominant bullpen kept them in the game long enough for a tie as Jackson Nezuh, the organization's 2024 Minor League Pitcher of the Year, and Ethan Pecko each struck out the side in consecutive innings.
Athletics 5, Padres 2
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Padres 18-year-old phenoms Leo De Vries and Ethan Salas showed why they are two of the best prospects in baseball -- even as Denzel Clarke took away extra bases from the former and added a pair of RBIs. Athletics' 2024 second-rounder Tommy White justified his "Tommy Tanks" nickname with a game-changing home run.
D-backs 5, Royals 2
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Fittingly, two of the best prospects in this game put their raw power on display, as MLB's No. 22 prospect Jac Caglianone (single) and D-backs' 2023 second-rounder LuJames Groover (double, triple) each hit balls in excess of 105 mph -- and Arizona used some trickery to turn a nifty double play.
Guardians 8, Mariners 7
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In a matchup of Top 10 farm systems, Cleveland's Jaison Chourio and Seattle's Tai Peete each delivered three hits, while the teams combined for 23 knocks. There was plenty of excitement on the mound, too, as Parker Messick struck out five across three scoreless frames for the Guardians and switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje made his professional debut for the Mariners.
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SATURDAY
Blue Jays 10, Twins 0
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Blue Jays' 2024 first-rounder Trey Yesavage was nothing short of dominant in his pro debut, with three strikeouts across two scoreless frames, and he got more than enough run support as an offense led by MLB's No. 86 prospect Arjun Nimmala (two hits, RBI, run) stepped up despite great defense from Twins No. 7 prospect Brandon Winokur.
Orioles 5, Yankees 4
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Tools aplenty were on display in this AL East showdown as Yankees starter Carlos Lagrange touched triple digits and retired 11 straight, while speedy Enrique Bradfield Jr. (Orioles' No. 3) and Vance Honeycutt (BAL No. 5) generated scoring with their legs before the O's walked it off.
Rangers 5, Giants 5
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Rangers starter Winston Santos looked electric with six K's across three perfect frames while MLB's No. 17 prospect Sebastian Walcott showed off his 70-grade arm on defense and collected a pair of hits. The Giants' offense came alive after Santos' exit -- 2024 first-rounder James Tibbs III came through with an RBI single -- and forced a tie.
Cubs 8, Angels 3
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The Cubs' trio of Top 100 prospects participating -- Moises Ballesteros, James Triantos and Kevin Alcántara -- each delivered two hits, with the latter knocking a first-inning homer. Angels No. 3 prospect George Klassen came on in relief and struck out Alcántara in the second frame and was the top performer on the Halos' side.
SUNDAY
Tigers 6, Braves 3
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Braves No. 12 prospect Didier Fuentes struck out seven batters -- the most at Spring Breakout -- across three innings of one-hit ball. But Detroit's offense proved to be too much as all five of the Tigers' Top 100 bats collected hits, led by 2024 first-rounder Bryce Rainer's two knocks and three RBIs in his professional debut.
Mets 5, Nationals 1
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This NL East matchup began as a pitching duel when starters Jonah Tong (Mets) and Alex Clemmey (Nats) combined to strike out nine batters across five innings of one-run ball. Mets infield prospects Ryan Clifford and Brandon Baro homered to break open the game in the middle frames.
Rockies 3, White Sox 1
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Hagen Smith and Noah Schultz, baseball's top two LHP prospects, delivered on their hype with a pair of scoreless innings apiece, and recent Rockies first-rounders Gabriel Hughes and Brody Brecht kept up with a combined four K's across three hitless innings. Late power from infielders Adael Amador and Kyle Karros put Colorado on top.
Reds 9, Brewers 7
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This year's highest scoring Spring Breakout game featured three triples from the Reds -- Sal Stewart (MLB No. 83), Edwin Arroyo (MLB No. 91) and Ethan O'Donnell (CIN No. 18). The Brewers had a balanced attack, with 10 different prospects picking up hits, including 18-year-old Jose Anderson, who went deep in the fourth.
Ben Weinrib is a contributor for MiLB.com.
Big Inning Carries Hillcats to 50th Win
An eight-run inning helped the Lynchburg Hillcats avoid a sweep from the Hickory Crawdads, 11-2, on Sunday afternoon. With the win, Lynchburg became the first team in the Carolina League to reach the 50-win mark. The third inning was where the scoring would begin for both teams, as Hickory started
Hickory Shuts Out Lynchburg
The Hickory Crawdads shutout the Lynchburg Hillcats 4-0 on Saturday night. The loss puts Hickory one win away from sweeping the series, handing Lynchburg their first sweep of the season. In addition, Lynchburg has now been saddled with their first five-game losing streak of the year. As per the series,
Hickory Sweeps Lynchburg in Doubleheader
The Hickory Crawdads swept the doubleheader over the Lynchburg Hillcats to take the series on Friday. The Hillcats dropped game one of the doubleheader 4-2 after falling behind earlier. A similar formula carried the Crawdads to victory in game two, as they held on for the 4-3 win. Hickory opened
Strong Start Fizzles as Lynchburg Falls to Hickory
Despite a strong start, the Lynchburg Hillcats bats went quiet, resulting in a 3-2 loss to the Hickory Crawdads on Thursday evening. Great outings from both bullpens limited the damage and kept the scoring to a minimum. All the damage for both teams were done across the first and second
Hillcats Postponed Against Hickory, Doubleheader Friday
The Lynchburg Hillcats Wednesday evening game against the Hickory Crawdads has been postponed to Friday, July 11, due to inclement weather in the area. First pitch for the doubleheader is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Fans with single-game tickets to tonight’s game can exchange their
Hillcats Comeback Falls Short Against Hickory
Despite tying the game in the ninth, Lynchburg’s miraculous comeback fell short in extra innings 6-4 against the Hickory Crawdads. It was the first ever all-time meeting between the two organizations after both being affiliates of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the early 2000s. After a 45-minute weather delay to open
Improbable Comeback Hoists Lynchburg Over Salem
An improbable comeback hoisted the Lynchburg Hillcats over the Salem Red Sox 6-5 in ten innings on Sunday, With the win, Lynchburg has now gone three full seasons without a series loss to Salem. In addition, the Red Sox still have not won a series since the beginning of May.
Lynchburg Falters to Salem on Saturday
The Lynchburg Hillcats faltered against the Salem Red Sox on Saturday afternoon by a score of 7-5. With the win, the Red Sox will have a chance to win their first series since the beginning of May with another win tomorrow. Salem came out firing with three doubles in their
Sellout Crowd Bolsters Hillcats Comeback Win Over Salem
In front of a sellout crowd, the Lynchburg Hillcats stormed back to defeat the Salem Red Sox on Independence Day. The Hillcats trailed the entirety of the game until two outs in the eighth when Ryan Cesarini picked up the eventual game-winning two-run single. Behind the backs of a strong
Hillcats Win Over Salem Behind Strong Zibin Start
The Lynchburg Hillcats picked up their first win of the series by downing the Salem Red Sox 7-1 on Thursday evening. After a great start from Jacob Zibin, the rest of the bullpen would follow suit. In addition, Lynchburg picked up 11 hits, their most of the week. The Hillcats
Hillcats Lose In Extras to Salem
The Lynchburg Hillcats dropped an extra-inning affair to the Salem Red Sox, 5-2, on Wednesday evening. After a slow build through the first nine innings, Salem erupted in extra innings to put a four-spot on the board. The starting pitchers were lights out over the course of their roughly five
The Largest and Only Fireworks Show in Lynchburg on the Fourth of July Returns to Bank of the James Stadium
The Lynchburg Hillcats are excited to host the largest and only fireworks show in Lynchburg on the Fourth of July at the Bank of the James Stadium starting at 5:00 p.m. for a night full of patriotic celebration, family-friendly environment, and baseball. Parking is free and available on a first-come,
After Two Tommy John Surgeries, Donovan Zsak is Enjoying His Moment
You would be hard-pressed to find someone more grateful to be on the mound than Donovan Zsak. Drafted in the eighth round in 2024 out of Rutgers, Zsak recognized that this moment wasn’t always a guarantee. In fact, there was a time when he considered quitting baseball altogether. However, it
Hillcats Clinch First Half Crown with Sweep of Carolina
The Lynchburg Hillcats celebrated the first-half crown with a heart-racing 2-1 victory over the Carolina Mudcats on Sunday afternoon. Coming into the series, the Hillcats needed to sweep the series to clinch on their home field. Facing the division leaders since the start of the season, Lynchburg rattled off six
Robert Lopez Home Run Propels Lynchburg to Comeback Win
The Lynchburg Hillcats rallied from behind to knock off the Carolina Mudcats by a score of 7-5 on Saturday evening. The win marked three huge milestones for the ballclub. To start, it dropped the magic number to clinch a playoff spot down to two. In addition, it extended their season
Lynchburg Holds Off Mudcats to Secure Series Win
The Lynchburg Hillcats held off the Carolina Mudcats, 6-2, on Friday evening. With the win, the magic number for clinching the first-half playoff spot dropped to four games. The Hillcats were led on the bump by Sean Matson, who threw a career-high five innings, in addition to his six strikeouts.
Offense Erupts in Hillcats Rout of Mudcats
The Lynchburg Hillcats erupted for 13 runs, defeating the Carolina Mudcats 13-1 on Thursday evening. With the win, the Hillcats pull two games ahead in the division race with six games left to play. In addition to the electrifying offense, Lynchburg had strong pitching outings from Jacob Zibin, Melkis Hernandez,
Hillcats Claim Sole Possession of First Behind Power Surge From Luis Merejo
The Lynchburg Hillcats took sole possession of first place with their 3-2 victory over the Carolina Mudcats on Wednesday evening. Carolina held the top position for 65 straight days before falling out of first with the loss tonight. For Lynchburg, a power surge from Luis Merejo has carried them into
Hillcats Move Into Tie for First with Win Over Carolina
The Lynchburg Hillcats knocked off the Carolina Mudcats, 5-1, to move into a share of first place in the Carolina League North. After an outstanding start from Rafe Schlesinger, the bullpen did their job, only allowing one run over their five innings of work. Logan McGuire worked two scoreless innings
Lynchburg Takes Five of Six From Fredericksburg
The Lynchburg Hillcats stole five out of six from the Fredericksburg Nationals as they held on for a 3-1 victory on Sunday afternoon. The Hillcats struggled to capitalize with runners in scoring position throughout the afternoon, but a strong showing from their bullpen allowed them to maintain their slim lead.
Big First Inning Helps Hillcats Down Nationals
The Lynchburg Hillcats erupted for 14 hits in their victory over the Fredericksburg Nationals, 8-5, on Saturday evening. Lynchburg turned the corner after their rough night at the plate last night to secure the series win over the Freddies. The win came despite a rough start from Melkis Hernandez, who
Hillcats Stun Nationals with Dramatic Late-Game Rally
The Lynchburg Hillcats stunned the Fredericksburg Nationals in a wild come-from-behind victory, 8-7, on Friday night. After being held to one hit for much of the ballgame, the Hillcats unloaded in the ninth inning, rallying back to knock off the Nationals. In a flip of the script from last night,
Play at the Plate Decides Hillcats Fate Against Nationals
A play at the plate decided Thursday night’s contest between the Lynchburg Hillcats and the Fredericksburg Nationals, with the visitors pulling it out 7-6. Lynchburg and Fredericksburg traded blows throughout the evening, culminating in a dramatic finish in the ninth inning. For Fredericksburg, they pick up their first win of
How the Matson Siblings Pushed Each Other Towards Success
Sean Matson played field hockey growing up, but only once. “I didn’t make it through the first thirty minutes,” Matson said. “My back hurt, my core was toast. My hips, I could barely walk the next day. Those balls are way too hard.” Matson, now a stalwart out of the
Hillcats Sweep Doubleheader Against Fredericksburg
The Lynchburg Hillcats took down the Fredericksburg Nationals in a doubleheader sweep on Wednesday evening. In game one, Lynchburg shutout the Freddies behind a 5-0 score line, only surrendering two hits. Game two was a bit more dramatic, as a go-ahead infield single in the sixth propelled the Hillcats to