4/7/26 : Minor League Roundup
- Steve Potter
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International League ( AAA ) - Rochester 10 (5-5) Lehigh Valley 8 (7-3)
Allentown, PA - Coca-Cola Park
How they scored :
Rochester scored five runs in the third inning on a walk, three singles and three run home run by Abimelec Ortiz.
Sergio Alcantara walked, Christian Cairo singled to send him to third. Felix Reyes hit a sacrifice fly to score a run.
Caleb Ricketts and Pedro Leon singled in the seventh inning. They scored on a double by Liover Peguero. Sergio Alcantara walked, Christian Cairo grounded into a force out on which Peguero scored. Felix Reyes singled, Bryan De La Cruz singled to score a run.
Two singles, a wild pitch and double scored two runs for Rochester in the eighth inning.
Sergio Alcantara and Christian Cairo walked to lead off the bottom of the ninth. Felix Reyes doubled to score a run. Garrett Stubbs grounded out to score a run as did Bryan De La Cruz.
At Bat : 8 R, 10 H, 5 BB, 10 K’s
Felix Reyes had two hits (single & double) and two RBIs. Christian Cairo, Bryan De La Cruz and Pedro Leon each two hits (singles). Liover Peguero doubled and posted two RBIs. Sergio Alcantara walked four times.
On The Hill : 10 R, 14 H, 8 BB, 18 K’s
RH Jean Cabrera - 3.1 IP, 7 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 5 K’s - 77 pitches - 48 strikes
LH Andrew Walling - 2/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 2 K’s - 25 pitches - 13 strikes
RH Griff McGarry - 1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 2 K’s - 36 pitches - 19 strikes
LH Genesis Cabrera - 1.2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 HB, 0 BB, 3 K’s - 38 pitches - 23 strikes
RH Jonathan Hernandez - 1.1 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 3 K’s - 29 pitches - 18 strikes
RH Nolan Hoffman - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 3 K’s - 31 pitches - 17 strikes
Did Ya Know 🧐
THOU SHALT NOT STEAL: The 'Pigs taught the Bulls a biblical lesson last week, throwing out seven attempted Durham base stealers. The Bulls attempted 27 stolen bases in all, giving the 'Pigs a 25.9% caught stealing rate for the series. - Sam Jellinek - Manager, Broadcasting & Media Relations - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Eastern League ( AA ) - Hartford 3 (3-1) Reading 1 (0-4)
Reading, PA - First Energy Stadium
How they scored :
Two singles, a sacrifice fly, walk and throwing error (catcher Kehden Hettiger) scored two runs for Hartford in the third inning.
Alex Binelas homered in the fifth inning.
Bryant Betancourt homered for Hartford in the top of the eighth.
At Bat : 1 R, 8 H, 2 BB, 8 K’s
Alex Binelas homered. Dante Nori had two hits (singles) and a stolen base.
On The Hill : 3 R, 7 H, 4 BB, 6 K’s
RH Braydon Tucker - 4 IP, 2 R - 1 earned, 3 H, 3 BB, 4 K’s - 76 pitches - 43 strikes
RH Levi Stoudt - 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K’s - 33 pitches - 22 strikes
RH Colin Peluse - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K’s - 10 pitches - 6 strikes
RH Alex McFarlane - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K’s - 22 pitches - 14 strikes
RH Saul Teran - 1 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K’s - 15 pitches - 11 strikes
Note : former Phillies minor leaguer RH Eiberson Castellano started on the mound for Hartford. He pitched six innings allowing one run on six hits.
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
A Milestone Season : 2026 marks the 60th season of affiliation with the Philadelphia Phillies, one that dates back to 1967. It is tied with the Lakeland Flying Tigers are the longest affiliation in Minor League Baseball. This season will also mark the 76th year of America’s Classic Ballpark, which dates back to 1950. - Jake Starr - Reading Director of PR/Media Relations, Client Fulfillment & Broadcaster
South Atlantic League ( High A ) - Jersey Shore 5 (2-1) Brooklyn 1 (0-3)
Lakewood, NJ - Shoretown Ballpark
How they scored :
Two walks and a single by Raider Tello loaded the bases in the first inning, a walk to Kodey Shojinaga scored a run.
Jose Colmenares walked in the second inning, Devin Saltiban singled. Luke Davis doubled to score two runs.
Kodey Shojinaga tripled in the eighth inning, Nick Biddison walked. Jose Colmenares singled to score two runs.
At Bat : 5 R, 7 H, 7 BB, 8 K’s
Luke Davis doubled and walked, he had two RBIs, Kodey Shojinaga tripled and walked twice. Devin Saltiban singled and walked, scored twice and stole two bases. Jose Colmenares singled and walked posting two RBIs.
On The Hill : 1 R, 4 H, 3 BB, 15 K’s
RH Sam Highfill - 4 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 HB, 0 BB, 5 K’s - 57 pitches - 35 strikes
RH Gabriel Barbosa - 2 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 4 K’s - 46 pitches - 34 strikes
RH Jose Pena Jr - 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 4 K’s - 30 pitches - 19 strikes
RH Aaron Combs - 1 perfect IP, 2 K’s - 13 pitches - 8 strikes
Notes : Sam Highfill has a ten inning no hit streak dating back to the end of last season.
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
25th Anniversaries…Both the BlueClaws and Cyclones are celebrating their 25th Anniversaries in 2026. Both teams have been in the High-A South Atlantic League since 2021, with the BlueClaws in the Low-A South Atlantic League from 2001-2020 and the Cyclones in the short-season NY-Penn League from 2001-2020. Both teams have won three titles, the BlueClaws in 2006, 2009, and 2010 and Brooklyn in 2001, 2019, and 2025. - Greg Giombarrese - Vice President - Communications - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Florida State League ( Low A ) - Clearwater 4 (3-1) Tampa 1 (0-4)
Clearwater, FL - BayCare BallPark
How they scored :
A walk and double scored a run for Tampa in the fourth inning.
Jaeden Calderon singled in the seventh inning, Robert Phelps walked. Tyler Pettorini singled to score Calderon. Pettorini stole second, Nate Humphreys walked. Alirio Ferrebus singled to score two runs.
Jonathan Hogart homered to right field in the 8th inning.
At Bat : 4 R, 8 H, 3 BB, 10 K’s
Jaeden Calderon went 3 for 4 (singles) and stole a base. Jonathan Hogart had two hits (double & HR).
On The Hill : 1 R, 3 H, 5 BB, 4 K’s
RH Brad Pacheco - 4 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 K - 48 pitches - 32 strikes - FB 95-98 mph
RH Christian McGowan - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K’s - 19 pitches - 14 strikes - FB 94-96
RH Brian Walters - 3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 3 BB, 2 K’s - 46 pitches - 28 strikes - FB 94-96 mph
RH Gabe Craig - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K - 17 pitches - 11 strikes - 1st pro save
Defensive Gems :
Shortstop Matthew Ferrara made a couple strong plays - early in the game he charged a slow roller and made a strong throw to first for an out and then ended the 6th inning on a far ranging stop into short center field on a grounder, spinning and throwing to first where first baseman Jaeden Calderon made a long stretch to record the out. Jaeden Calderon has excellent hands and footwork at first base, he dug out a couple low throws in the game. Ferrera showed great athleticism in the game at shortstop.
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
WINNING WAYS: Clearwater’s win on Saturday put the Threshers back over .500, keeping them at .500 or better to start the season for the fourth straight year. Clearwater has now won every Opening Day series in the past four years, with their 0-3 start in 2022 against Fort Myers marking the last series loss to start the season. The last time the Threshers fell under .500 was on Opening Day 2023, dropping their opener against the Bradenton Marauders. The next day, Clearwater threw the first no-hitter of the 2023 season to reach .500, and they haven’t had a losing record since. - Josh Sperber - Clearwater Threshers Broadcaster
Player Development Center : Extended Spring Training :
Noon game in Bradenton vs Pirates - scheduled pitchers - Matthew Fisher, Yoniel Curet, Cole Gilley, Deiry Gonzalez, John McMillon
Side Bullpens : David Hernandez, Yordanis Guerra, Jesus Montiel, Angel Liranzo, Ramon Marquez, James Tallon, Jaydenn Estanist,Matt Potok, Aneury Montilla
System Transactions :
Lehigh Valley : LHP Kyle Backhus optioned to LHV (from PHI). RHP Orion Kerkeringreturned from rehab assignment and reinstated from the 15-Day IL (to PHI). INF José Rodríguez transferred to the 60-Day IL.
Reading : C/UTIL Nikau Pouaka-Grego added to the roster (from PDC).
Jersey Shore : INF/OF Nolan Beltran added to the roster (from REA)
Clearwater : RHP Christian McGowan (REA 7-Day IL) beginning a rehab assignment.
RHP Orlando Gonzalez added to the roster (from PDC)
PDC : LHP Angel Liranzo added to the roster (from CLW)
Happy Day, Happy Baseball ⚾️
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