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Ayarza's resilience shines in Bandits' loss

Astros prospect clubs game-tying homer on four-hit night
May 14, 2017

Down three runs to Class A Dayton with a man on second and two outs in the top of the ninth inning, Quad Cities manager Russ Steinhorn had one thought in mind when his leadoff batter, Stephen Wrenn, stepped into the box with Rodrigo Ayarza on deck."We told [Wrenn], 'Hey,

Resilient Bandits beaten in extras Saturday

Rodrigo Ayarza with four hits and five RBI in 10-9 loss
May 13, 2017

DAYTON, Ohio -- A game-tying, three-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning by Rodrigo Ayarza only delayed the inevitable for the Quad Cities River Bandits in a 10-9 loss to the Dayton Dragons in 11 innings Saturday night at Fifth Third Field. Ayarza gave the Bandits a