4/11/26 : Minor League Roundup
- Steve Potter
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International League ( AAA ) - Rochester 5 (7-7) Lehigh Valley 0 (9-5)
Allentown, PA - Coca-Cola Park
How they scored :
A single, stolen base and single scored a run for Rochester in the third inning. Andres Chapparo homered for them in the sixth inning.
A single, walk, double, ground out and wild pitch scored three runs for Rochester in the seventh inning.
At Bat : 0 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 10 K’s
Felix Reyes had two hits (singles). Steward Berroa doubled.
On The Hill : 5 R, 7 H, 5 BB, 13 K’s
RH Ryan Cusick - 5 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 6 K’s - 84 pitches - 47 strikes
LH Andrew Walling - 1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s - 23 pitches - 16 strikes
LH Genesis Cabrera - 1/3 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 0 K’s - 17 pitches - 9 strikes
RH Lou Trivino - 1.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 3 K’s - 16 pitches - 12 strikes
RH Seth Johnson - 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 K’s - 18 pitches - 13 strikes
Did Ya Know 🧐
Liover Peguero has come through when the 'Pigs have needed it most, driving in a run in each of the previous four games this week (6 total). He went 6-for-16 during the 4-game RBI streak and the streak is tied for second longest active run in the IL. - Sam Jellinek - Manager, Broadcasting & Media Relations - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Eastern League ( AA ) - Hartford 3 (4-4) Reading 0 (3-5)
Reading, PA - First Energy Stadium
How they scored :
A double and single scored run for Hartford in the third inning.
Bryant Betancourt hit a two run home run for Hartford in the 8th inning.
At Bat : 0 R, 6 H, 2 BB, 8 K’s
Kehden Hettiger, Aroon Escobar and Alex Binelas each doubled.
On The Hill : 3 R, 6 H, 3 BB, 12 K’s
RH Chuck King - 5 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 K’s - 81 pitches - 59 strikes
RH Levi Stoudt - 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 21 pitches - 14 strikes
RH Evan Gates - 1 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 3 K’s - 29 pitches - 19 strikes
RH Lenny Torres Jr - 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 K’s - 14 pitches - 6 strikes FB 95-97
Defensive Gems :
Catcher Kehden Hettiger threw out an attempted base stealer at second base in the ninth inning - so far this season he’s thrown out 4 of 8 base stealers.
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
This Day in Baseballtown History - April 11, 2023: At Reading, the R-Phils open up their 2023 home schedule against the Hartford Yard Goats. It is the first game played with a new home run wall, lights and much more, amongst ongoing construction during the season. The R-Phils fell to Hartford 8-6 in front of 6,417 fans. Reading also debuted its new “Reading Keystone” jerseys it will wear in 2023 to celebrate the 275th Anniversary of Reading. - Jake Starr - Reading Director of PR/Media Relations, Client Fulfillment & Broadcaster
South Atlantic League ( High A ) - Brooklyn 6 (2-5) Jersey Shore 3 (4-3) - 10 innings
Lakewood, NJ - Shoretown Ballpark
How they scored :
Nick Biddison doubled on misplayed wind swirled pop up with two outs in the second inning, he scored on a line drive double down the right field line by Louis Caicuto.
Brooklyn scored twice in the third inning on three singles, a hit batter and walk.
Devin Saltiban hit a wind swirled triple in the fourth inning that Brooklyn’s left fielder lost in the sun, the ball landed at least thirty feet from him 😳. Joel Dragoo hit a sacrifice fly to score Saltiban.
Louis Caicuto homered in the fifth inning.
A triple and wild pitch scored a run for Brooklyn in the ninth inning.
Brooklyn scored a run in the tenth on a fielders choice, walk and sacrifice fly. Two more walks scored another run. A wild pitch scored the third run of the inning.
At Bat : 3 R, 5 H, 4 BB, 12 K’s
Louis Caicuto had two hits (double & HR), walked and posted two RBIs. Nick Biddison and Trent Farquhar each doubled and Devin Saltiban tripled.
Things ya see in the minors :
Joel Dragoo walked in the ninth inning, Nick Biddison reached on catcher’s interference. A balk advanced them a base. Louis Caicuto reached on catcher’s interference. Despite loading the bases the BlueClaws failed to score - there was some chirping afterwards between the two teams and multiple players confronted one another before disbanding.
On The Hill : 6 R, 6 H, 6 BB, 13 K’s
RH Ryan Dromboski - 5 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 2 HB, 2 BB, 6 K’s - 83 pitches - 52 strikes
RH Jake Eddington - 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 22 pitches - 12 strikes
RH Adilson Peralta - 2 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 4 K’s - 30 pitches - 21 strikes
RH Titan Kennedy-Hayes - 1 IP, 3 R - 2 earned, 0H, 3 BB, 2 K’s - 30 pitches-12 strikes
Notes :
The last time the BlueClaws played three consecutive extra inning games was in July of 2008 while playing on the road in Asheville, NC.
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
Luke Gabrysh struck out four batters in the first inning (the sixth BlueClaw with four strikeouts in an inning; Andrew Baker in 2024 was the most recent) and fanned the first seven batters he faced in the game. His previous career high strikeout mark was five, set three times last year. He is the seventh BlueClaw with at least six strikeouts in the first two innings in a game. The only other two to fan the first six in a game were Griff McGarry(4/20/2022 vs ASH, came out of the game after the second inning) and Kyle Kendrick(4/18/2006 vs Greensboro, retired the first 12 total, but six via the strikeout, fanned 12 over 8 scoreless and 2 hit innings). - Greg Giombarrese - Vice President - Communications - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Florida State League ( Low A ) - Clearwater 2 (4-4) Tampa 1 (3-5) - 10 innings
Clearwater, FL - BayCare BallPark
How they scored :
A single and double scored a run for Tampa in the third inning.
Tyler Pettorini singled in the fifth inning, he advanced to second on a passed ball. Griffin Burkholder put down a sacrifice bunt to move him to third base. Juan Villavicencio walked, Alirio Ferrebus singled to score Pettorini.
With two outs in the bottom of the tenth Alirio Ferrebus walked. Will Vierling singled to move him to second, Matthew Ferrara singled to score him with the walk-off game winning run!
At Bat : 2 R, 8 H, 4 BB, 10 K’s
Tyler Pettorini had two hits (singles). Alirio Ferrebus had two hits (single & double), an RBI and two walks. Will Vierling had two hits (singles).
On The Hill : 1 R, 6 H, 3 BB, 9 K’s
LH Zuher Yousef - 4 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 2 K’s - 51 pitches - 29 strikes
RH MT Morrissey - 3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 K’s - 41 pitches - 24 strikes
RH Tyler Bowen - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s - 14 pitches - 11 strikes
RH Gabe Craig - 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 11 pitches - 7 strikes
LH Camron Hill - 1 perfect IP, 1 K - 8 pitches - 7 strikes
Boxscore Link : https://www.milb.com/gameday/tarpons-vs-threshers/2026/04/11/820826/final/summary/all
Player Development Center : Extended Spring Training :
A fun competition today as players were divided into two teams and participated in various events against each other including PFP’s, Position player accuracy throws, relays, rag ball, situational hitting and home run derby.
Side bullpens were thrown by Alexander De Los Santos, Deiry Gonzalez, Matthew Fisher, James Tallon and Wesley Moore. John McMillon and Jaydenn Estanista threw live BP’s.
System Transactions :
Lehigh Valley - OF Steward Berroa (acquired and optioned on 4/8) added to the roster. OF Pedro León placed on the 7-Day IL with a R Hamstring Strain.
Clearwater - OF Victor Cardoza added to the roster (from PDC). OF Jonathan Hogartplaced on the 7-Day IL with R Knee Discomfort
Happy Day, Happy Baseball ⚾️
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