Crawdads Alumni Report May 25
Sunday, May 25
HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY:
Rougned Odor ('12, 2B/ Texas) went 4-for-5 with two triples, a double and five RBI to lead the Rangers attack in a 12-2 win over Detroit. Odor had a two-run triple in the fourth and followed that with a three-run triple in the seventh. He became the second-youngest player in the American League to have two triples in a game, trailing only hall-of-famer Jimmy Foxx. Odor is also the first player to have two triples, a double and five RBI since Rogers Hornsby turned the trick in 1916.
In the same game, Nick Martinez ('12 P/ Texas) picked up his first major league win with a six-inning start. He allowed one run on eight hits and struck out two to even his record at 1-1.
BIRTHDAYS:
Justin Harris ('04, UT) turns 33. The native of Altamonte Springs, FL was the 16th round pick of the Pirates in 2003 out of the University of South Carolina. He batted .255 in 85 games with eight doubles, two triples, one homer and 31 RBI. Harris finished out his career at high-A Lynchburg in 2005-2006.
Brad Lincoln ('06,'08, P) turns 29. The native of Clute, TX was the first round pick of the Pirates in 2006 out of the University of Houston. He made 15 starts for Hickory and went 6-7 with a 5.08 ERA In 78 innings, Lincoln struck out 56, walked 12, and allowed 49 runs (44 earned) on 97 hits. His 0.87 walks per nine innings is the third lowest for a season (50 + innings) in club history. He finished out 2008 at high-A Lynchburg and then spent 2009 at AA Altoona and AAA Indianapolis. Lincoln made his major league debut with the Pirates on June 9, 2010. He proceeded to split time between Pittsburgh and Indianapolis until 2012 trade sent him to Toronto. Lincoln stayed with the Blue Jays in 2013 and began this season at Philadelphia. He is now with the Phillies AAA club at Lehigh Valley.
Jared Prince ('10, OF) turns 28. The native of Poulsbo, WA was the 34th round pick of the Rangers in 2009 out of Washington State University. Prince batted .270 in 122 games with 29 doubles, eight homers and 75 RBI. He played at high-A Myrtle Beach in 2011 and AA Frisco in 2012 before his release in the spring of 2013. Prince is now an assistant coach at South Kitsap High School.
Neil Ramirez ('09-'10, P) turns 25. The native of Virginia Beach, VA was the first round pick of the Rangers in 2007 out of Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach. Ramirez went 13-14 in 46 games (40 starts) with a 4.53 ERA. In 206.2 innings, Ramirez struck out 198, walked 78, and allowed 119 runs (104 earned) on 208 hits. His ratio of 9.11 strikeouts per nine innings is the ninth best in club history for a season. Overall, Ramirez holds the club record for hit batters (31), is third in games started, and is sixth in strikeouts. After one start with high-A Myrtle Beach in 2011, Ramirez was sent to AAA Round Rock. From then until 2013, he split time between the Express and AA Round Rock until a trade sent him to the Cubs. After starting this season with AAA Iowa, Ramirez made his big league debut with Chicago on April 25.
Chris Young ('01-'02, P) turns 35. The native of Dallas, TX was the third round pick of the Pirates in 2000 out of Princeton (NJ) University. He went 16-12 in 28 starts with three complete games and a 3.45 ERA. In 219 innings, Young struck out 208, walked 54, and allowed 96 runs (84 earned) on 206 hits. Young's 1.11 WHIP in 2002 is the seventh best in a season in the club's history. Overall, Young is fifth in strikeouts and wins, and sixth in games started and innings pitched. An off-season trade sent him to the Expos for the 2003 season, when he pitched at high-A Brevard County and AA Harrisburg. Young was traded to the Rangers at the start of 2004 and on August 24 of that year he made his big league debut. He remained with Texas through 2005 before a swap sent him to San Diego. Young pitched for the Padres through 2010 and then for the Mets in 2011-2012. He is currently with Seattle.
TRANSACTIONS:
Eric Brooks ('13, P) signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Brandon Chaves ('01-'02, SS) was placed on the inactive list by the York Revolution of the independent Atlantic League.
Taylor Wrenn ('13, 2B) was placed on the disabled list by the Traverse City Beach Bums of the independent Frontier League.
TEXAS RANGERS AFFILIATES:
Texas 12 Detroit 2: Luis Sardinas ('12, SS / Texas) made a defensive appearance at third / Rajai Davis ('02-'03, OF/ Detroit) 2-4, 2 2B, R, RBI, CS.
Round Rock (AAA) 3 Omaha 9: Brent Lillibridge ('06, SS/ Round Rock) 0-4, K.
Springfield 8 Frisco (AA) 6: Trever Adams ('12, 1B/ Frisco) 2-5, RBI, SB, K; Odubel Herrera ('11, 2B/ Frisco) 3-5, 2B, R, 3 RBI, K; Teodoro Martinez ('11, OF/ Frisco) 1-3, 2B, HBP, SB, 2 K; Drew Robinson ('12, 3B/ Frisco) 0-4, K: Ryan Rua ('13, 2B/ Frisco) 1-4, K; Jake Skole ('11, OF/ Frisco) 1-3, BB, 2 R; Tomas Telis ('11, C/ Frisco) 2-5; Ryan Bores ('13, P/ Frisco) 4 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 R, loss (1-2); Francisco Mendoza ('11, P/ Frisco) 1 IP, 1 H, 2 K.
Myrtle Beach (High-A) 6 Carolina 2: Hanser Alberto ('12, SS-3B/ Myrtle Beach) 0-2, BB, Sac, R; Jorge Alfaro ('12-'13, C/ Myrtle Beach) 0-4, BB, K; Preston Beck ('13, 1B/ Myrtle Beach) 2-5, RBI, K; Zach Cone ('12, OF/ Myrtle Beach) 0-3, R, BB; Joey Gallo ('13, 3B/ Myrtle Beach) 1-3, 2 BB, K; Chris Garia ('13, OF/ Myrtle Beach) 0-5, R, SB; Chris Grayson ('12, OF/ Myrtle Beach) 2-3, BB, R; Nick Williams ('13, OF/ Myrtle Beach) 3-5, 2 R, 2 RBI, K; Alex Claudio ('13, P) 5 IP, 4 H, 2 BB, 7 K, win (3-0); Sam Wolff ('13, P/ Myrtle Beach) 4 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 K
MAJOR LEAGUES:
AMERICAN LEAGUE:
Cleveland 9 Baltimore 0: Steve Pearce ('06, 1B/ Baltimore) 1-1.
Houston 9 Seattle 4: Alex Presley ('07, OF/ Houston) 2-4, BB, R/ Joe Beimel ('99, P/ Seattle) 1 IP, 2 H.
Kansas City 7 LA Angels 4 (13 innings): Sean Burnett ('01, P/ LA Angels) 0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER.
NY Yankees 4 Chicago White Sox 3(10 innings): Leury Garcia ('09-'10, SS/ Chicago White Sox) 0-4, 3 K.
Oakland 2 Toronto 5: Jose Bautista ('02, 3B/ Toronto) 0-4.
NATIONAL LEAGUE:
Chicago Cubs 3 San Diego 1: Neil Ramirez ('09-'10, P/ Chicago Cubs) 2/3 IP, 2 K.
LA Dodgers 3 Philadelphia 5: Paul Maholm ('04, P/ LA Dodgers) 2 IP, 1 H, 2 K.
Milwaukee 1 Miami 2: Zach Duke ('03, P/ Milwaukee) 1 IP, 2 K.
Washington 2 Pittsburgh 3: Nate McLouth ('01, OF/ Washington) 0-2, BB, HBP, K / Andrew McCutchen ('06, OF/ Pittsburgh) 1-4, K; Jordy Mercer ('08, SS/ Pittsburgh) made a defensive appearance at SS; Neil Walker ('05, C/ Pittsburgh) 1-4, solo HR (10) in the 4th; Jared Hughes ('06-'07, P/ Pittsburgh) 1 IP, win (3-1).
MINOR LEAGUES:
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA):
Indianapolis 1 Charlotte 3: Matt Hague ('08, 1B-3B/ Indianapolis-Pittsburgh) 1-4, K; Jake Brigham ('09-'10, P/ Indianapolis-Pittsburgh) 7 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, loss (1-3).
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (AAA):
Colorado Springs 3 Iowa 8: Christian Villanueva ('11, 3B/ Iowa- Chicago Cubs) 1-5, RBI, K.
Nashville 2 New Orleans 3: Dustin Molleken ('07-'08, P/ Nashville- Milwaukee) 2.1 IP, 4K.
Reno 2 Albuquerque 3: Jamie Romak ('07, OF/ Albuquerque-LA Dodgers) 2-4, solo HR (13) in the second, K.
MEXICAN LEAGUE (AAA):
Laguna 5 Monclova 13: Mike Bianucci ('09, OF/ Moncolva) 1-2, 2 BB, 2 R.
Monterrey 4 Reynosa 2: Humberto Cota ('99, C/ Monterrey) 0-2, BB, SF, RBI, K.
Tabasco 9 Veracruz 2: Carlos Rivera ('99, 1B/ Tabasco) 0-2, BB, R / Jose Castillo ('00, SS/ Veracruz) 0-1.
Tijuana 6 Mexico 7 (12 innings): Efren Espinoza ('01, 3B/ Tijuana) 2-3, 2B.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE (AA):
Mississippi 3 Chattanooga 6: Hector Nelo ('10, P/ Chattanooga- LA Dodgers) 2/3 IP, 2 BB, 1 K.
TEXAS LEAGUE (AA):
San Antonio 2 Arkansas 4: Brian Bixler ('05, SS/ San Antonio- San Diego) 1-3, K, CS/ Zach Zaneski ('09-'10, C/ Arkansas- LA Angels) 1-3.
CAROLINA LEAGUE (HIGH A):
Potomac 6 Salem 7 (10 innings): Jonathan Roof ('10-'11, UT/ Salem- Boston) 0-5, 2 K.
INDEPENDENT LEAGUES:
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION:
Fargo-Moorhead 7 Kansas City 4: Danny Gutierrez ('10, P/ Fargo-Moorhead) 4.1 IP, 3 H, 5 K, win (1-0).
Laredo 14 Grand Prairie 1: Vin DiFazio ('09-'10, C/ Grand Prairie) 0-3 BB, 2 K.
ATLANTIC LEAGUE:
Bridgeport 3 Camden 8: Jorge Cortes ('02-'03, OF/ Camden) 0-4, BB, R, K.
Lancaster 1 York 2: Sean Smith ('04, OF/ York) 0-3.
CAN-AM LEAGUE:
Quebec 3 Rockland 4 (Completion of suspended game): Joe Maloney ('12-'13, 1B/ Rockland) 2-4, hit a walk-off solo HR (1) in the 9th/ Quebec 3 Rockland 2 (Game 2): Joe Maloney 0-5, R, 3 K.
COLLEGE BASEBALL:
Chris Heintz ('97, C-1B/ Assistant Coach, Univ. of South Florida) (American Athletic Tournament, Clearwater, FL) Memphis 2 USF 1. South Florida ends its season at 27-31.
Vinny Lopez ('11, Assistant Coach/ Assistant Coach, Southern California) #1 Oregon St. 2 USC 0 (28-24).
Chad Bradford ('96, P/ Pitching Coach, Hinds (MS) Community College) (NJCAA College World Series, Enid, OK) Lincoln Land (IL) 11 HCC 14 (36-19).
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL:
Jared Prince ('10, OF/ Assistant Coach, South Kitsap, WA) (State 4A Tournament) Lake Stevens 2 SKHS 5/ Kentridge 1 SKHS 2 (21-5). South Kitsap advances to the semi-final round next weekend.
Saturday, May 24
HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY:
Trever Adams ('12, 1B/ Frisco) cracked a grand slam (5) in the fourth inning and finished with six RBI for the RoughRiders in their 13-0 win over Tulsa. Adams tacked on a single, a walk, a sacrifice fly and scored twice in the game.
BIRTHDAYS:
Greg Briley ('00, '02, '05-'06, hitting coach) turns 49. The native of Greenville, NC began his coaching career with Hickory in 2000 as a member of Jay Loviglio's staff. After a year with high-A Lynchburg, he returned in 2002 under Tony Beasley and was a part of the 2002 SAL championship. Briley also coached the Crawdads in 2005-2006 under Jeff Branson. He joined the White Sox organization in 2009 and spent two seasons with low-A Kannapolis before a three-year term with rookie affiliate Bristol. Briley is now the hitting coach at Great Falls.
Wilmer Font ('09-'10, P) turns 24. The native of La Guiara, Venezuela signed with the Rangers as an international free agent in 2006. He went 12-4 with Hickory with a 3.85 ERA in 36 games (31 starts) over two seasons. In 138 innings, Font struck out 138, walked 72, and allowed 69 runs (59 earned) on 128 hits. He received a promotion to high-A Bakersfield in 2010 and then after missing all of 2011 with an injury, Font resumed his career at high-A Myrtle Beach. He made his major league debut on September 18, 2012 with Texas. Font is currently with AA Frisco.
TRANSACTIONS:
Sean Burnett ('01, P) was activated from the disabled list by the Los Angeles Angels.
Adam LaRoche ('08, 1B) was assigned by the Washington Nationals to AA Harrisburg for an injury rehab assignment.
Rodolfo Aguirre ('08, P) signed with the Tabasco Olmecs of the Mexican League.
TEXAS RANGERS AFFILIATES:
Texas 2 Detroit 7: Rougned Odor ('12, 2B/ Texas) 1-3 / Rajai Davis ('02-'03, OF/ Detroit) 2-4, R, PO.
Round Rock (AAA) 2 Omaha 3: Ben Rowen ('11, P/ Round Rock) 1 IP; Brent Lillibridge ('06, SS/ Round Rock) 1-4.
Tulsa 0 Frisco (AA) 13: Edwin Garcia ('10-'12, 2B/Frisco) 0-3, BB, R, K; Teodoro Martinez ('11, OF/ Frisco) 1-4, SF, 2 RBI, 2 K; Drew Robinson ('12, 3B/ Frisco); Ryan Rua ('13, 2B/ Frisco) 2-5, 2 RBI; Jake Skole ('11, OF/ Frisco) 2-5, 2B, R, 2 K; Tomas Telis ('11, C/ Frisco) 1-4, 2B, R, 2 R, RBI, K; Luke Jackson ('11-'12, P/ Frisco) 7 IP, 3 H, 1 BB, 4 K, win (5-2); Jimmy Reyes ('11, P/ Frisco) 2 IP, 1 H, 4 K.
Myrtle Beach (High-A) 2 Frederick 7: Hanser Alberto ('12, SS-3B/ Myrtle Beach) 0-4, K; Jorge Alfaro ('12-'13, C/ Myrtle Beach) 0-4, K; Preston Beck ('13, 1B/ Myrtle Beach) 1-4, K; Zach Cone ('12, OF/ Myrtle Beach) 0-4; Joey Gallo ('13, 3B/ Myrtle Beach) 0-3, BB, 3 K; Chris Garia ('13, OF/ Myrtle Beach) 1-4, two-run HR (1) in the third, 2 K; Chris Grayson ('12, OF/ Myrtle Beach) 2-4, R; Nick Williams ('13, OF/ Myrtle Beach) 1-3, BB, K; Abel De Los Santos ('14, P/ Myrtle Beach) 1 IP, 2 K; Luis Parra ('13, P/ Myrtle Beach) 4 IP, 8 H, 7 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, loss (4-3).
MAJOR LEAGUES:
AMERICAN LEAGUE:
Boston 0 Tampa Bay 1: Juan Carlos Oviedo ('02-'04, P/ Tampa Bay) 1 IP, 1 H, win (1-0).
Houston 1 Seattle 6: Alex Presley ('07, OF/ Houston) 1-3.
Kansas City 1 LA Angels 6: Sean Burnett ('01, P/ LA Angels) 1/3 IP
NY Yankees 5 Chicago White Sox 6: Leury Garcia ('09-'10, SS/ Chicago White Sox) 0-0, SB.
Oakland 2 Toronto 3: Jose Bautista ('02, 3B/ Toronto) 1-3, BB.
NATIONAL LEAGUE:
Colorado 2 Atlanta 3: Ryan Doumit ('01-'02, C/ Atlanta) 0-1, K.
Washington 3 Pittsburgh 4: Nate McLouth ('01, OF/ Washington) 0-2, BB/ Andrew McCutchen ('06, OF/ Pittsburgh) 0-4; Neil Walker ('05, C/ Pittsburgh) 1-4; Jared Hughes ('06-'07, P/ Pittsburgh) 1/3 IP; Bryan Morris ('08, P/ Pittsburgh) 2/3 IP.
MINOR LEAGUES:
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA):
Indianapolis 15 Charlotte 6: Matt Hague ('08, 1B-3B/ Indianapolis-Pittsburgh) 1-4, 2 BB, 2 R, RBI, K.
Toledo 7 Lehigh Valley 3: Brad Lincoln ('06, '08, P/ Lehigh Valley- Philadelphia) 5 IP, 10 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, loss (1-2).
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (AAA):
Colorado Springs 10 Iowa 2: Christian Villanueva ('11, 3B/ Iowa- Chicago Cubs) 0-2.
Reno 8 Albuquerque 3: Jamie Romak ('07, OF/ Albuquerque-LA Dodgers) 3-4, 2B.
MEXICAN LEAGUE (AAA):
Laguna 17 Monclova 7: Mike Bianucci ('09, OF/ Moncolva) 1-4, solo HR (5) in the 7th.
Monterrey 5 Reynosa 4 (14 innings): Humberto Cota ('99, C/ Monterrey) 0-6, 2 K.
Tabasco 2 Veracruz 1: Rodolfo Aguirre ('08, P/ Tabasco) 5 IP, 5 H, 1 BB, 2 K, win (1-2); Carlos Rivera ('99, 1B/ Tabasco) 0-3, BB, 2 K/ Jose Castillo ('00, SS/ Veracruz) 1-4.
Tijuana 5 Mexico 6: Roberto Novoa ('02, P/ Tijuana) 5 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 HR.
EASTERN LEAGUE (AA):
Bowie 5 Harrisburg 4: Adam LaRoche ('08, 1B/ Harrisburg- Washington rehab) 1-3, BB, K.
Portland 4 New Hampshire 3: Richard Bleier ('09, P/ New Hampshire- Toronto) 2/3 IP, 1 H,l 1 R, 1 ER, loss (2-4).
SOUTHERN LEAGUE (AA):
Birmingham 9 Pensacola 10: Josh Richmond ('11, OF/ Birmingham- Chicago White Sox) 2-5, R.
TEXAS LEAGUE (AA):
San Antonio 12 NW Arkansas 0: Brian Bixler ('05, SS/ San Antonio- San Diego) 2-3, 3 BB, 2 R, RBI, SB.
CAROLINA LEAGUE (HIGH A):
Winston-Salem 2 Salem 8: Jonathan Roof ('10-'11, UT/ Salem- Boston) 2-5, 2B, R.
INDEPENDENT LEAGUES:
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION:
Laredo 14 Grand Prairie 2: Vin DiFazio ('09-'10, C/ Grand Prairie) 1-3.
Sioux Falls 3 St. Paul 1: Shelby Ford ('06, 2B/ Sioux Falls) 2-4, SB.
Wichita 5 Gary 6 (14 innings): Matt Nevarez ('09, P/ Wichita) 1 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 1 K.
ATLANTIC LEAGUE:
Bridgeport 5 Camden 6: Jorge Cortes ('02-'03, OF/ Camden) 0-3, BB.
Lancaster 5 York 7: Sean Smith ('04, OF/ York) 1-4, RBI, 2 SB, K.
FRONTIER LEAGUE:
Florence 6 Schaumburg 7: Clark Murphy ('09, '11, 1B/ Florence) 0-2, 2 BB, 2 R, 2 K.
Windy City 4 Traverse City 7: Taylor Wrenn ('13, 2B/ Traverse City) 0-0.
COLLEGE BASEBALL:
Chris Heintz ('97, C-1B/ Assistant Coach, Univ. of South Florida) (American Athletic Tournament, Clearwater, FL) USF 2 (27-30) #5 Louisville 1.
Vinny Lopez ('11, Assistant Coach/ Assistant Coach, Southern California) Oregon St. 2 USC 4 (28-23).
Eddie Prasch ('06-'07, 3B/ Graduate Assistant, Georgia Tech) (ACC Tournament, Greensboro) Georgia Tech 3 (35-25) Clemson 0.
Brian Schmack ('96, P/ Head Coach, Valparaiso (IN) University) (Horizon League Tournament, Milwaukee) Illinois-Chicago 1 Valparaiso 3 (Game 1)/ Wright St. 7 Valparaiso 0 (Game 2).Valparaiso finishes the season at 25-28.
Friday, May 23
HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY:
Ryan Doumit ('01-'02, C/ Atlanta) had a two-run, pinch-hit single in the seventh that put the Braves ahead in a 5-4 win over Milwaukee.
TRANSACTIONS:
Jeff Keppinger ('02, 2B) was released by the Chicago White Sox.
Robbie Erlin ('10, P) was placed on the disabled list with San Diego due to elbow soreness.
Adam LaRoche ('08, 1B) began an injury rehab assignment from the Washington Nationals at high-A Potomac.
Tom Gorzelanny ('04, P) had his injury rehab assignment from the Milwaukee Brewers moved to AAA Nashville.
Alex Claudio ('13, P) was placed on the inactive list by the Texas Rangers.
Clark Murphy ('09, '11, 1B) was activated from the disabled list by the Florence Freedom of the independent Frontier League.
TEXAS RANGERS AFFILIATES:
Texas 9 Detroit 2: Luis Sardinas ('12, SS / Texas) 1-5, 2B.
Iowa 7 Round Rock (AAA) 2: Christian Villanueva ('11, 3B/ Iowa- Chicago Cubs) 0-3, BB, R, K/ Roman Mendez ('11, P/ Round Rock) 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 K; Matt West ('09-10, 3B/Round Rock) 2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 K; Brent Lillibridge ('06, SS/ Round Rock) 0-3, K.
Tulsa 7 Frisco (AA) 2: Trever Adams ('12, 1B/ Frisco) 3-4, 2B, RBI; Odubel Herrera ('11, 2B/ Frisco) 1-4, K; Teodoro Martinez ('11, OF/ Frisco) 0-3, K; Drew Robinson ('12, 3B/ Frisco) 1-4, solo HR (5) in the 5th, 2 K; Ryan Rua ('13, 2B/ Frisco) 0-4, K; Jake Skole ('11, OF/ Frisco) 1-2, BB, R, 2 K; Tomas Telis ('11, C/ Frisco) 1-4, K; Jerad Eickhoff ('12, P/ Frisco) 6.1 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 2 HR, loss (3-3); Wilmer Font ('09-'10, P/ Frisco) 1 IP; Keone Kela ('13, P/ Frisco) 1 IP, 1 BB, 2 K; Ryan Rodebaugh ('11, P/ Frisco) 1/3 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K.
Myrtle Beach (High-A) 4 Frederick 3: Hanser Alberto ('12, SS-3B/ Myrtle Beach) 0-4; Jorge Alfaro ('12-'13, C/ Myrtle Beach) 1-3, BB, R, K; Preston Beck ('13, 1B/ Myrtle Beach) 1-4, two-run HR (4) in the 8th, K; Chris Grayson ('12, OF/ Myrtle Beach) 0-3, BB, K; David Lyon ('13, C/ Myrtle Beach) 0-3, BB, K; Luis Mendez ('13, 2B/ Myrtle Beach) 0-3, Sac; Nick Williams ('13, OF/ Myrtle Beach) 2-4, RBI; Cody Buckel ('11, P/ Myrtle Beach) 1.2 IP, 1 H, 1 K, win (1-3); Victor Payano ('12, P/ Myrtle Beach) 6 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K; Sam Stafford ('13, P/ Myrtle Beach) 1.1 IP, 2 BB, 2 K.
MAJOR LEAGUES:
AMERICAN LEAGUE:
Cleveland 8 Baltimore 7 (13 innings): Steve Pearce ('06, 1B/ Baltimore) 1-3.
Houston 1 Seattle 3: Alex Presley ('07, OF/ Houston) 0-3, K.
Oakland 2 Tampa Bay 5 (11 innings): Josh Lueke ('10, P/ Tampa Bay) 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, win (1-2); Juan Carlos Oviedo ('02-'04, P/ Tampa Bay) 1 IP, 1 K.
Toronto 7 Boston 2: Jose Bautista ('02, 3B/ Toronto) 3-5, solo HR (12) in the first, 2 R, RBI, K
NATIONAL LEAGUE:
LA Dodgers 3 NY Mets 5: Paul Maholm ('04, P/ LA Dodgers) 2/3 IP, 1 K.
Washington 1 Pittsburgh 3: Nate McLouth ('01, OF/ Washington) 2-4, 2B/ Andrew McCutchen ('06, OF/ Pittsburgh) 1-2, BB, HBP, 2 RBI, K; Jordy Mercer ('08, SS/ Pittsburgh) 0-4, K; Neil Walker ('05, C/ Pittsburgh) 1-4, BB; Tony Watson ('07, P/ Pittsburgh) 1 IP, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 K.
MINOR LEAGUES:
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA):
Indianapolis 7 Charlotte 5: Matt Hague ('08, 1B-3B/ Indianapolis-Pittsburgh) 1-4, two-run HR (4) in the first.
Norfolk 7 Gwinnett 10: Steve Lerud ('05-'06, C/ Gwinnett- Atlanta) 2-3, three-run HR (3) in the fourth, BB, K.
Toledo 9 Lehigh Valley 4: Derek Hankins ('05, P/ Toledo- Detroit) 3.1 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 K
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (AAA):
Albuquerque 1 Salt Lake 0: Jeff Bennett ('99-'00, P/ Albuquerque- LA Dodgers) 7 IP, 3 H, 3 BB, 3 K, win (1-1); Jamie Romak ('07, OF/ Albuquerque-LA Dodgers) 0-4, K.
MEXICAN LEAGUE (AAA):
Monterrey 7 Monclova 10: Mike Bianucci ('09, OF/ Moncolva) 3-3, solo HR (4) in the third, BB, 2 R, 3 RBI.
Oaxaca 5 Veracruz 1: Jose Castillo ('00, SS/ Veracruz) 0-4.
Puebla 6 Tabasco 1: Carlos Rivera ('99, 1B/ Tabasco) 0-1, K.
EASTERN LEAGUE (AA):
Erie 3 Bowie 6: Fabio Castillo ('09, P/ Bowie- Baltimore) 2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE (AA):
Birmingham 4 Pensacola 3: Josh Richmond ('11, OF/ Birmingham- Chicago White Sox) 0-2, BB, SF, RBI, K.
TEXAS LEAGUE (AA):
Corpus Christi 3 Arkansas 1: Zach Zaneski ('09-'10, C/ Arkansas- LA Angels) 2-3, BB.
San Antonio 2 NW Arkansas 1: Brian Bixler ('05, SS/ San Antonio- San Diego) 1-4, RBI, 2 K.
CAROLINA LEAGUE (HIGH A):
Lynchburg 6 Potomac 4: Adam LaRoche ('08, 1B/ Potomac- Washington rehab) 0-2.
Winston-Salem 6 Salem 3: Jonathan Roof ('10-'11, UT/ Salem- Boston) 1-4, 2B, RBI, 2 K.
INDEPENDENT LEAGUES:
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION:
Fargo-Moorhead 4 Kansas City 2: Danny Gutierrez ('10, P/ Fargo-Moorhead) 1.2 IP, 1 BB, 1 K.
Laredo 1 Grand Prairie 3: Vin DiFazio ('09-'10, C/ Grand Prairie) 1-1, RBI.
Sioux Falls 8 St. Paul 10: Shelby Ford ('06, 2B/ Sioux Falls) 1-4, HBP, R.
Wichita 5 Gary 3: Matt Nevarez ('09, P/ Wichita) 2/3 IP, 2 K, save (5).
ATLANTIC LEAGUE:
Somerset 14 Camden 2: Jorge Cortes ('02-'03, OF/ Camden) 0-4, 2 K.
FRONTIER LEAGUE:
Rockford 0 Evansville 4: Taylor Dennis ('12, P/ Evansville) 1 IP, 2 BB.
Traverse City 5 Florence 3 (Game 1): Taylor Wrenn ('13, 2B/ Traverse City) 0-1, K/ Traverse City 3 Florence 1 (Game 2): Taylor Wrenn 1-3, 2B/ Clark Murphy ('09, '11, 1B/ Florence) 0-2, BB, 2 K.
COLLEGE BASEBALL:
Eddie Prasch ('06-'07, 3B/ Graduate Assistant, Georgia Tech) (ACC Tournament, Greensboro) Duke 6 Georgia Tech 0 (34-25)
John Musachio ('97, P/ Head Coach, Oakland (MI) University) / Brian Schmack ('96, P/ Head Coach, Valparaiso (IN) University) (Horizon League Tournament, Milwaukee) Oakland 0 Valparaiso 2 (24-27). Oakland finishes its season at 12-33.
Tracy Woodson ('99, Manager/ Head Coach, University of Richmond) (Atlantic 10 Tournament, St. Louis, MO) Richmond 2 St. Joseph's 12. Richmond ends its season at 24-28-1.
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL:
Scott Vollmer ('94, C/ Assistant Coach, La Sierra, CA) (CIF Southern Section Tournament) La Serna 0 La Sierra 6 (22-6).
Thursday, May 22
HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY:
Christian Villanueva ('11, 3B/ Iowa- Chicago Cubs) swatted his third and fourth home runs of the season to help defeat Round Rock 6-2. He had a two-run blast in the fourth and then returned with a solo shot in the sixth.
TRANSACTIONS:
Wilfredo Boscan ('09, P) was assigned by the Boston Red Sox to AA Portland.
Jose Monegro ('11-'13, P) was assigned to from AAA Round Rock to high-A Myrtle Beach.
Mike Bianucci ('09, OF) was traded from Tijuana to Monclova in the Mexican League.
TEXAS RANGERS AFFILIATES:
Seattle 3 Texas 4: Joe Beimel ('99, P/ Seattle) 1/3 IP, 1 K; Chris Young ('01-'02, P/ Seattle) 6.1 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 2 HR, loss (3-2)/ Robbie Ross ('10, P/ Texas) 2/3 IP, hold (1); Luis Sardinas ('12, SS / Texas) 1-3; Nick Tepesch ('11, P/Texas) 6.1 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HR, win (1-0).
Iowa 6 Round Rock (AAA) 2: Brent Lillibridge ('06, SS/ Round Rock) 0-3, BB, 2 K.
Tulsa 1 Frisco (AA) 2: Trever Adams ('12, 1B/ Frisco) 0-3; Odubel Herrera ('11, 2B/ Frisco) 0-3, K; Teodoro Martinez ('11, OF/ Frisco) 1-3, R; Drew Robinson ('12, 3B/ Frisco) 0-4, 2 K; Ryan Rua ('13, 2B/ Frisco) 0-3, 2 K; Jake Skole ('11, OF/ Frisco), Tomas Telis ('11, C/ Frisco) 1-2, BB; Phil Klein ('12, P/ Frisco) 1 IP, 1 H, 1 K; Francisco Mendoza ('11, P/ Frisco) 1 IP, 1 H, 1 K, win (2-0).
Myrtle Beach (High-A) 4 Frederick 5: Hanser Alberto ('12, SS-3B/ Myrtle Beach) 0-4; Jorge Alfaro ('12-'13, C/ Myrtle Beach) 0-3, BB, R, 2 K; Preston Beck ('13, 1B/ Myrtle Beach) 1-2, 2 BB, R, SB; Zach Cone ('12, OF/ Myrtle Beach); Joey Gallo ('13, 3B/ Myrtle Beach) 0-1, BB, CS, K; Chris Garia ('13, OF/ Myrtle Beach) 0-5, K; Chris Grayson ('12, OF/ Myrtle Beach); David Lyon ('13, C/ Myrtle Beach) 1-3, two-run HR (3) in the second, BB; Luis Mendez ('13, 2B/ Myrtle Beach) 0-2; Nick Williams ('13, OF/ Myrtle Beach) 1-5, 3B, K; Alex Claudio ('13 , P/ Myrtle Beach) 2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 K; Andrew Faulkner ('12-'13, P/ Myrtle Beach) 5 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 9 K; Will Lamb ('11-'12, P/ Myrtle Beach) 1 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, loss (0-1) / Joe Van Meter ('10-'11, P/ Frederick- Baltimore) 5 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 3 K, 1 HR.
MAJOR LEAGUES:
AMERICAN LEAGUE:
Chicago White Sox 1 Kansas City 3: Leury Garcia ('09-'10, SS/ Chicago White Sox) appeared as pinch-runner in the 9th.
Detroit 10 Cleveland 11 (13 innings): Rajai Davis ('02-'03, OF/ Detroit) 1-6, BB, R, K.
Houston 1 LA Angels 2: Alex Presley ('07, OF/ Houston) 0-3.
Toronto 6 Boston 4: Jose Bautista ('02, 3B/ Toronto) 0-3, 2 BB, K.
NATIONAL LEAGUE:
Baltimore 8 Pittsburgh 9: Steve Pearce ('06, 1B/ Baltimore) 1-1, RBI single in the 7th / Andrew McCutchen ('06, OF/ Pittsburgh) 3-5, 2 2B, 2 R, RBI, 2 K; Jordy Mercer ('08, SS/ Pittsburgh) 0-4, 2 K; Neil Walker ('05, C/ Pittsburgh) 0-5, R, K; Bryan Morris ('08, P/ Pittsburgh) 1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, win (4-0); Tony Watson ('07, P/ Pittsburgh) 1 IP, 2 K.
Cincinnati 2 Washington 1: Nate McLouth ('01, OF/ Washington) 1-2, BB.
MINOR LEAGUES:
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (AAA):
Albuquerque 0 Salt Lake 3: Jamie Romak ('07, OF/ Albuquerque-LA Dodgers) 1-3.
MEXICAN LEAGUE (AAA):
Monterrey 9 Monclova 7: Mike Bianucci ('09, OF/ Moncolva) 1-4, solo HR (3) in the 6th.
Puebla 1 Tabasco 3: Carlos Rivera ('99, 1B/ Tabasco) 1-4, RBI.
Tijuana 5 Saltillo 2 (13 innings): Efren Espinoza ('01, 3B/ Tijuana) 0-0, HBP, RBI.
EASTERN LEAGUE (AA):
Binghamton 5 Portland 6: Wilfredo Boscan ('09, P/ Portland- Boston) 3 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 1 K.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE (AA):
Mississippi 9 Chattanooga 3: Hector Nelo ('10, P/ Chattanooga- LA Dodgers) 2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 K.
TEXAS LEAGUE (AA):
Corpus Christi 7 Arkansas 2: Sean Burnett ('01, P/ Arkansas- LA Angels rehab) 2/3 IP, 1 K; Zach Zaneski ('09-'10, C/ Arkansas- LA Angels) 0-4, K.
San Antonio 2 NW Arkansas 0: Brian Bixler ('05, SS/ San Antonio- San Diego) 1-3, K, CS.
CAROLINA LEAGUE (HIGH A):
Winston-Salem 2 Salem 3 (Game 1): Jonathan Roof ('10-'11, UT/ Salem- Boston) 2-3, R/ Winston-Salem 4 Salem 1(Game 2): Jonathan Roof 2-2, 2B, BB, RBI.
FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE (HIGH A):
Brevard County 3 Palm Beach 4: Tom Gorzelanny ('04, P/ Brevard County- Milwaukee rehab assignment) 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 4 K, 1 HR, loss (0-1).
INDEPENDENT LEAGUES:
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION:
Kansas City 0 Wichita 2: Matt Nevarez ('09, P/ Wichita) 2/3 IP, BB, R.
Lincoln 4 Grand Prairie 2: Vin DiFazio ('09-'10, C/ Grand Prairie) 1-3, HBP, R, K/ Eric Brooks ('13, P/ Lincoln) 6 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
ATLANTIC LEAGUE:
Somerset 5 Camden 7: Jorge Cortes ('02-'03, OF/ Camden) 3-5, 2 R, RBI, K.
York 3 Sugar Land 1: Sean Smith ('04, OF/ York) 2-4, R, RBI, 2 SB.
FRONTIER LEAGUE:
Frontier 1 Washington 4: Shawn Blackwell ('12, P/ Washington) 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, win (1-0).
COLLEGE BASEBALL:
Chris Heintz ('97, C-1B/ Assistant Coach, Univ. of South Florida) (American Athletic Tournament, Clearwater, FL) USF 0 (26-30) Rutgers 10.
John Musachio ('97, P/ Head Coach, Oakland (MI) University) (Horizon League Tournament, Milwaukee) Oakland 2 (12-32) Milwaukee 4.
Eddie Prasch ('06-'07, 3B/ Graduate Assistant, Georgia Tech) (ACC Tournament, Greensboro) Miami 3 Georgia Tech 6 (34-24).
Brian Schmack ('96, P/ Head Coach, Valparaiso (IN) University) (Horizon League Tournament, Milwaukee) Youngstown St. 7 Valparaiso 3 (23-27)
Tracy Woodson ('99, Manager/ Head Coach, University of Richmond) (Atlantic 10 Tournament, St. Louis, MO) Richmond 2 (24-27-1) Virginia Commonwealth 5.
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL:
Jay Meyer ('94, P/ Head Coach, Lee's Summit West, MO) (District 13 Tournament Championship) Raymore-Peculiar 3 LSW 10 (27-3)
Wednesday, May 21
HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY:
Carlos Pimentel ('09, P/ Iowa- Chicago Cubs) threw a two-hitter over six innings and struck out six, but took a no-decision as the I-Cubs dropped a 2-1 loss to Round Rock.
BIRTHDAYS:
Rocky Biddle ('97, P) turns 38. The native of Temple City, CA was the first round pick of White Sox in 1997 out of Long Beach St. (CA). He came directly to the Crawdads after signing a contract and went 0-1 in 13 relief appearances with one save and a 4.64 ERA. He ascended quickly through the White Sox chain and made his big league debut with Chicago in June 10, 2000. Biddle was a part of the Bartolo Colon trade that sent him to Montreal to become their closer. He remained with the Expos through 2004 until his offseason release.
TRANSACTIONS:
Roberto Novoa ('02, P) signed with the Tijuana Toros of the Mexican League.
Mario Valdez ('95, 1B) was placed on the reserve list with the Tijuana.
TEXAS RANGERS AFFILIATES:
Seattle 2 Texas 6: Rougned Odor ('12, 2B/ Texas) 0-3.
Iowa 1 Round Rock (AAA) 2: Christian Villanueva ('11, 3B/ Iowa- Chicago Cubs) 2-4.
Myrtle Beach (High-A) 3 Frederick 1: Hanser Alberto ('12, SS-3B/ Myrtle Beach) 1-4, RBI; Jorge Alfaro ('12-'13, C/ Myrtle Beach) 1-4, 2B, R, RBI; Joey Gallo ('13, 3B/ Myrtle Beach) 1-3, 2B, BB, R, 2 K; Chris Garia ('13, OF/ Myrtle Beach) 1-3, 3B, Sac, R; Chris Grayson ('12, OF/ Myrtle Beach) 0-4, 2 K; David Lyon ('13, C/ Myrtle Beach) 1-4, RBI, 2 K; Nick Williams ('13, OF/ Myrtle Beach) 1-4, 3 K; Jose Leclerc ('13, P/ Myrtle Beach) 2 IP, 3 BB, 1 K, save (6).
MAJOR LEAGUES:
AMERICAN LEAGUE:
Detroit 2 Cleveland 6: Rajai Davis ('02-'03, OF/ Detroit) 0-3, K.
Houston 3 LA Angels 9: Alex Presley ('07, OF/ Houston) 0-1.
Oakland 3 Tampa Bay 0: Josh Lueke ('10, P/ Tampa Bay) 1 IP, 1 K; Juan Carlos Oviedo ('02-'04, P/ Tampa Bay) 1.1 IP, 1 H, 2 K.
Toronto 7 Boston 4: Jose Bautista ('02, 3B/ Toronto) 1-4, BB, K.
NATIONAL LEAGUE:
Baltimore 9 Pittsburgh 2: Andrew McCutchen ('06, OF/ Pittsburgh) 2-3, BB, RBI, K; Jordy Mercer ('08, SS/ Pittsburgh) 1-4, 2 K; Neil Walker ('05, C/ Pittsburgh) 2-4, K; Jared Hughes ('06-'07, P/ Pittsburgh) 2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 HR.
Cincinnati 4 Washington 9: Nate McLouth ('01, OF/ Washington) made defensive appearance.
NY Yankees 1 Chicago Cubs 6: Justin Grimm ('11, P/ Chicago) 1/3 IP; Neil Ramirez ('09-'10, P/ Chicago Cubs) 2/3 IP, 1 H, 1 BB.
MINOR LEAGUES:
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA):
Indianapolis 4 Gwinnett 2: Matt Hague ('08, 1B-3B/ Indianapolis-Pittsburgh) 1-3, BB, R, K.
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (AAA):
Albuquerque 4 Salt Lake 7: Jamie Romak ('07, OF/ Albuquerque-LA Dodgers) 1-2, 2B, 2 BB, R, SB.
MEXICAN LEAGUE (AAA):
Mexico 4Aguascalientes 7: Johan Yan ('10, P/ Aguascalientes) 1 IP, 1 BB, hold (7).
Monterrey 10 Monclova 12: Humberto Cota ('99, C/ Monterrey) 1-1, RBI.
Oaxaca 2 Veracruz 6 (Game 1): Jose Castillo ('00, SS/ Veracruz) 1-3, K/ Oaxaca 9 Veracruz 1 (Game 2): Jose Castillo 2-4.
Puebla 0 Tabasco 2: Carlos Rivera ('99, 1B/ Tabasco) 1-4, RBI.
Tijuana 6 Saltillo 10: Efren Espinoza ('01, 3B/ Tijuana) 1-4, K.
CAROLINA LEAGUE (HIGH A):
Winston-Salem 3 Salem 1: Jonathan Roof ('10-'11, UT/ Salem- Boston) 1-4, K.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (LOW A):
Ft. Wayne 6 Lake County 7: Coby Cowgill ('12-'13, P) 2.2 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 2 K.
INDEPENDENT LEAGUES:
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION:
Lincoln 5 Grand Prairie 6: Vin DiFazio ('09-'10, C/ Grand Prairie) 1-4, 2B, RBI, 2 K.
ATLANTIC LEAGUE:
Somerset 3 Camden 2: Jorge Cortes ('02-'03, OF/ Camden) 0-1.
York 4 Sugar Land 1: Sean Smith ('04, OF/ York) 1-4, BB, K, SB.
FRONTIER LEAGUE:
Traverse City 3 Florence 4: Taylor Wrenn ('13, 2B/ Traverse City) 0-3, BB, SB, 2 K/ Jorge Marban ('11, P/ Florence) 1 IP, 2 H, 2 K, save (1).
COLLEGE BASEBALL:
Vinny Lopez ('11, Assistant Coach/ Assistant Coach, Southern California) USC 3 (27-23) Cal State Fullerton 17
Eddie Prasch ('06-'07, 3B/ Graduate Assistant, Georgia Tech) (ACC Tournament, Greensboro) Wake Forest 3 Georgia Tech 5 (33-24).
Tuesday, May 20
HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY:
Jamie Romak ('07, OF/ Albuquerque-LA Dodgers) smacked solo homers (12) in the fourth and fifth innings as part of the Isotopes 15-9 win over Salt Lake.
AWARDS:
Joey Gallo ('13, 3B) won his second straight Carolina League Hitter of the Week Award and his third overall. This past week, he went 9-for-17 with five homers to go with two doubles, eight RBI, nine walks and scored nine times.
BIRTHDAYS:
Ray Navarrete ('01, UT) turns 36. The native of Marlboro, NJ signed with the Pirates as a non-drafted free agent in 2000 out of Seton Hall. He batted .268 in 92 games with 23 doubles, two triples, 10 homers, and 49 RBI. Navarrete stayed with the Pirates through 2004, with whom he made it to AA Altoona before his release. His went on to play in the Astros chain at AA Corpus Christi in 2005 and the Mets in 2006, peaking at AAA Norolk. Navarrete went on to have a steady career with Long Island (2006-2013) of the Atlantic League.
Pedro Powell ('05, OF) turns 30. The native of Hawkinsville, GA was the 18th round pick of the Pirates in 2003 out of Hawkinsville High School. Powell batted .272 in 112 games with six doubles, four triples, one homer and 24 RBI. He also stole 44 bases and scored 75 runs. Powell remained with the Pirates at high-A Lynchburg in 2006-2007 and at AA Altoona in 2008 before a trade sent him to the Rays system. He finished up 2008 at high-A Vero Beach before capping his career in 2009 with high-A Charlotte and AA Montgomery.
TRANSACTIONS:
Rodolfo Aguirre ('08, P) was released by the Puebla Pericos of the Mexican League.
TEXAS RANGERS AFFILIATES:
Iowa 2 Round Rock (AAA) 4: Christian Villanueva ('11, 3B/ Iowa- Chicago Cubs) 0-4, 3 K/ Ben Rowen ('11, P/ Round Rock) 1 IP, 1 H; Brent Lillibridge ('06, SS/ Round Rock) 1-4, 3B, 2 K.
Frisco (AA) 0 San Antonio 4: Trever Adams ('12, 1B/ Frisco) 3-4; Edwin Garcia ('10-'12, 2B/Frisco) 0-3, K; Odubel Herrera ('11, 2B/ Frisco) 0-3; Teodoro Martinez ('11, OF/ Frisco) 1-3, K; Ryan Rua ('13, 2B/ Frisco) 0-4, 2 K; Jake Skole ('11, OF/ Frisco) 0-3, 2 K; Tomas Telis ('11, C/ Frisco) 0-4, 2 K; Ryan Bores ('13, P/ Frisco); Wilmer Font ('09-'10, P/ Frisco) 2/3 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 2 K; Phil Klein ('12, P/ Frisco) 2/3 IP, 1 H, 1 K; Jimmy Reyes ('11, P/ Frisco) 1 IP, 1 H; / Brian Bixler ('05, SS/ San Antonio- San Diego) 1-3, K.
MAJOR LEAGUES:
AMERICAN LEAGUE:
Detroit 4 Cleveland 5 (10 innings): Rajai Davis ('02-'03, OF/ Detroit) 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI, K.
Houston 5 LA Angels 2: Alex Presley ('07, OF/ Houston) 0-4, K.
NATIONAL LEAGUE:
Cincinnati 4 Washington 3 (15 innings): Nate McLouth ('01, OF/ Washington) 1-3, R, K.
Milwaukee 3 Atlanta 9: Zach Duke ('03, P/ Milwaukee) 1/3 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 K/ Ryan Doumit ('01-'02, C/ Atlanta) 1-2, solo pinch-hit HR (1) in the 8th is the 100th career homer
MINOR LEAGUES:
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA):
Indianapolis 3 Gwinnett 4 (Game 1): Matt Hague ('08, 1B-3B/ Indianapolis-Pittsburgh) 0-0, BB; Jake Brigham ('09-'10, P/ Indianapolis-Pittsburgh) 6 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 5 K / Steve Lerud ('05-'06, C/ Gwinnett- Atlanta) 1-2, 2B, BB, R, RBI, K. Indianapolis 4 Gwinnett 3(Game 2): Matt Hague 0-2, BB, R.
EASTERN LEAGUE (AA):
New Hampshire 2 Reading 3: Richard Bleier ('09, P/ New Hampshire- Toronto) 5 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K.
TEXAS LEAGUE (AA):
Arkansas 2 Springfield 6: Sean Burnett ('01, P/ Arkansas- LA Angels rehab) 1 IP, 1 K. Zach Zaneski ('09-'10, C/ Arkansas- LA Angels) 1-4, 2B, R, K.
INDEPENDENT LEAGUES:
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION:
Kansas City 8 Wichita 9: Matt Nevarez ('09, P/ Wichita) 1 IP, 1 K, save (3).
ATLANTIC LEAGUE:
Somerset 5 Camden 2: Jorge Cortes ('02-'03, OF/ Camden) 0-1.
York 1 Sugar Land 5: Brandon Chaves ('01-'02, SS/ York) 0-2, BB; Sean Smith ('04, OF/ York) 0-3, K; Ruddy Yan ('01, 2B-SS/ York) 0-2, BB.
COLLEGE BASEBALL:
Vinny Lopez ('11, Assistant Coach/ Assistant Coach, Southern California) Grand Canyon 3 USC 6 (27-22).
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL:
Jay Meyer ('94, P/ Head Coach, Lee's Summit West, MO) (District Tournament) Belton 4 LSW 8 (26-3).
Barry Shelton ('96, 1B/ Head Coach, Franklin County, VA) (Piedmont District Tournament) Franklin County 0 George Washington 4. Franklin County ends its season at 8-11.