4/24/26 : Minor League Roundup
- Steve Potter
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Compiled and written by Steve Potter
International League (AAA) - Durham 12 (9-16) Lehigh Valley 5 (14-11)
Allentown, PA - Coca-Cola Park
How they scored :
Sergio Alcantara doubled in the first inning, he scored on a double by Otto Kemp. Caleb Ricketts hit a two run home run.
Five walks, single and sac fly scored four runs for Durham in the third inning. Logan Davidson hit a three home runs.
Sergio Alcantara and Steward Berroa walked in the fifth, Otto Kemp was hit by a pitch. Bryan De La Cruz hit a sacrifice fly to score a run.
Two singles, a walk, fielders choice and fielding error and a double scored four runs for Durham in the eighth inning. A single and double scored a run for them in the ninth.
Robert Moore homered in the ninth inning.
At Bat : 5 R, 7 H, 5 BB, 6 K’s
Robert Moore had two hits (single & HR) and a walk. Sergio Alcantara and Otto Kemp doubled. Caleb Ricketts hit a two run home run. Alcantara also walked twice.
On The Hill : 12 R, 9 H, 11 BB, 12 K’s
RH Ryan Cusick - 2.2 IP, 4 R, 1 H, 6 BB, 2 K’s - 64 pitches - 29 strikes
RH Colin Peluse - 2 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 3 K’s - 42 pitches - 29 strikes
LH Genesis Cabrera - 1.1 perfect IP, 2 K’s - 12 pitches - 8 strikes
RH Lenny Torres Jr - 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K’s - 13 pitches - 5 strikes
RH Lou Trivino - 1 IP, 4 unearned R, 3 H, 2 BB, 2 K’s - 34 pitches - 18 strikes
RH Seth Johnson - 1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 K’s - 25 pitches - 16 strikes
Boxscore Link : https://www.milb.com/gameday/bulls-vs-ironpigs/2026/04/24/816367
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
CLUTCH WITH A CAPITAL C: The 'Pigs went 4-for-8 w/ RISP Thursday night, raising their average on the season to .291 w/RISP, 2nd best in the IL. In games in which they've had at least four plate appearances w/RISP, the 'Pigs have had 10 games where they've hit at least .300 for the day w/RISP. - Sam Jellinek - Manager, Broadcasting & Media Relations - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Eastern League (AA) - New Hampshire 9 (10-7) Reading 0 (9-10)
Reading, PA - First Energy Stadium
How they scored :
Sean Keys homered for New Hampshire in the fourth inning. They scored five runs in the seventh inning on three walks, a single, sacrifice fly, hit batter and double.
Two walks and a triple scored two runs for NewHampshire in the eighth inning.
Two walks, a hit batter and ground out scored a run for New Hampshire in the ninth.
At Bat : 0 R, 6 H, 2 BB, 5 K’s
Dante Nori had two hits (singles) and a stolen base. Austin Murr had two hits (doubles).
On The Hill : 9 R, 6 H, 10 BB, 11 K’s
RH Braydon Tucker - 6 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 8 K’s - 88 pitches - 64 strikes
LH Cristhian Tortosa - faced 3 batters -3 R, 3 BB - 16 pitches - 4 strikes
RH Jack Dallas - 1 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K - 24 pitches - 19 strikes
LH Tristan Garnett - 1 IP, 2 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 K - 26 pitches - 14 strikes
LH Wesley Moore - 1 IP, 1 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 1 K - 25 pitches - 12 strikes
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
Here Comes Carson - Following a slow start to the season that saw him begin the campaign 1-17 (.059), Carson DeMartini has turned it up as of late. DeMartini came into tonight’s game riding a six-game hit streak and 10-game on-base streak. Since Apr. 11, DeMartini is slashing .333/.391/.595 (.986 OPS), with 10 runs, two doubles, three home runs and seven RBI. Over that stretch, he has hits in nine-of-10 games and has mutltiple hits in four of those contests. Acorss that span, he has raised his average from .095 to .254. - Jake Starr - Reading Director of PR/Media Relations, Client Fulfillment & Broadcaster
South Atlantic League (High A) - Bowling Green (12-6) Jersey Shore (9-8)
Bowling Green Ballpark - Bowling Green, KY - PPD - Rain
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
Brock and Roll…Brock Vradenburg entered Friday with a six game hitting streak over which he went 8-27 with three doubles and four RBIs…The slugger from Pasadena was originally drafted by the Marlins in the 3rd round of the 2024 draft and signed with the Phillies as a free agent last year. - Greg Giombarrese - Vice President - Communications - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Florida State League (Low A) - Bradenton 3 (8-11) Clearwater 0 (10-9)
Clearwater, FL - BayCare BallPark
How they scored :
A walk, single and double scored a second inning run for Bradenton. A sacrifice fly scored another run in the third inning after a walk and single.
Eddie King Jr homered for Bradenton in the seventh inning.
At Bat : 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 13 K’s
Alirio Ferrebus singled for the only hit.
On The Hill : 3 R, 7 H, 2 BB, 13 K’s
RH Brian Walters - 3 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 2 K’s - 60 pitches - 36 strikes
LH Camron Hill - 1 perfect IP, 1 K - 13 pitches - 10 strikes
RH Brad Pacheco - 4 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 7 K’s - 48 pitches - 36 strikes
RH Richie Cortese - 1 perfect IP, 3 K’s - 15 pitches - 10 strikes
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
Griffin Burkholder has recorded at least one triple in each of his first three minor league seasons. Coming into today Robert Phelps has hit safely in five straight games - Josh Sperber - Clearwater Threshers Broadcaster
To the Show! :
Phillies Press Release
“Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski made the announcement.
Prior to tonight’s game against the Atlanta Braves, the Phillies recalled right-handed pitcher Alex McFarlane from double-A Reading. He will wear No. 71.
McFarlane, 24, made seven relief appearances with the Fightin Phils this season, going 1-1 with a 1.42 ERA (1 ER, 6.1 IP), one save, 10 strikeouts and four walks while holding opponents to a .190 (4-21) batting average. During spring training this year, he limited batters to a .111 average (1-9) across three scoreless appearances (3.0 IP). McFarlane was named Phillies Minor League Pitcher of the Month last July after he posted a 2.12 ERA (4 ER, 17.0 IP) in four starts for high-A Jersey Shore. A native of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, he has averaged 10.76 strikeouts per 9.0 innings pitched (173 SO, 144.2 IP) in 54 career minor league games (37 starts). The right-hander’s first outing will be his major league debut. Added to the Phillies 40-man roster on Nov. 18, 2025, McFarlane was selected by Philadelphia in the fourth round of the 2022 MLB Draft.”
System Transactions :
Lehigh Valley - RHP Alan Rangel (optioned on 4/22) added to the roster
Reading - LHP Wesley Moore reinstated from the 7-Day IL. RHP Alex McFarlanerecalled (to PHI)
Clearwater - OF Jonathan Hogart reinstated from the 7-Day IL
PDC - OF Jack Barker added to the roster (from CLW)
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