5/1/25 : Minor League Roundup

International League ( AAA ) - Lehigh Valley 8 (22-8) Rochester 1 (6-23) - 11:05 AM start (Careers in Sports Day)

Innovative Field - Rochester, NY

Scoring Summary :

Justin Crawford doubled in the first inning and scored on a single by Otto Kemp. A misplayed fly ball by Rochester’s center fielder resulted in a double for Christian Arroyo with Kemp scoring. Garrett Stubbs singled to score Arroyo.

Erick Brito walked in the second inning, stole second and scored on an Otto Kemp single.

A double and single scored a run for Rochester in the bottom of the second inning.

Brandon Marsh homered to left field in the fifth inning on a long fly that Rochester’s left fielder just missed robbing with a leaping catch against the wall.

Christian Arroyo doubled in the sixth inning, advanced to third base on a ground out and scored on a sacrifice fly by Buddy Kennedy.

Buddy Kennedy walked in the top of the ninth, Erick Brito was hit by a pitch. Justin Crawford singled to load the bases. Brandon Marsh singled to score two runs.

At Bat : 8 R, 11 H, 2 BB, 6 K’s

Brandon Marsh had two hits (single & HR) and posted three RBIs. Christian Arroyo had two hits, both doubles, he scored twice and posted an RBI. Otto Kemp had two hits (singles), scored once and had two RBIs. Justin Crawford had two knocks (single & double) and scored a run.

On The Hill : 1 R, 10 H, 1 BB, 4 K’s

RH Kyle Tyler - 5 IP, 1 R, 7 H, 1 BB, 3 K’s - 84 pitches - 51 strikes

RH Austin Schulfer - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K’s - 17 pitches - 9 strikes

LH Nick Vespi - 1 perfect IP - 6 pitches - 4 strikes

RH Koyo Aoyagi - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K - 24 pitches - 13 strikes

RH Brett de Geus - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K’s - 12 pitches - 8 strikes

Did Ya Know 🧐 :

By winning 18 of their first 25 games, the 'Pigs got off to their best start in franchise history. In 2019, the 'Pigs started 17-9 and eventually got to 19-9. The 'Pigs matched their best 12-game start in franchise history earlier this season (10-2). At 21-8, this is the fewest number of games the they've ever needed to reach 21 wins. 19 wins in April is a franchise record as well. They

fall just short of their best month ever, which was 20 wins in June & July 2016. - Sam Jellinek - Manager, Broadcasting & Media Relations - Lehigh Valley IronPigs

Eastern League ( AA ) - Reading 5 (6-16) Harrisburg 4 (11-13)

Reading, PA - First Energy Stadium

Scoring Summary :

Leandro Pineda homered in the first inning.

Cole Roberts singled in the fifth inning and scored when Robert Moore homered.

Carlos De La Cruz hit a three run home run for Harrisburg in the sixth inning.

Felix Reyes doubled in the bottom of the sixth, went to third on a single by Elio Prado and scored on a wild pitch.  Andrick Nava doubled to score Prado.

A single and double scored a ninth inning run for Harrisburg.

At Bat : 5 R, 7 H, 3 BB, 5 K’s

Felix Reyes and Andrick Nava doubled. Leandro Pineda and Robert Moore homered. Aidan Miller extended his on base streak to 15 games with a walk.

On The Hill : 4 R, 6 H, 6 BB, 11 K’s

RH Jean Cabrera - 5 plus two batters IP - 2 R, 2 H, 1 HB, 5 BB, 4 K’s - 83 pitches - 49 strikes

LH Braeden Fausnaught - 4 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 7 K’s - 56 pitches - 44 strikes

South Atlantic League ( High A )  - Jersey Shore 9 (9-14) Hudson Valley 2 (16-8)

Heritage Financial Park - Wappingers Falls, NY

Scoring Summary :

Bryan Rincon, Devin Saltiban and Paul McIntosh singled in the first inning.  Bryson Ware was hit by a pitch, that forced in a run.

Zach Arnold was hit in the helmet by a pitch in the second inning, he had to leave the game.  Raylin Heredia pinch ran for him. Luis Caicuto singled. Bryan Rincon singled to score Heredia.

Raylin Heredia singled in the fourth, Luis Caicuto was hit by a pitch and Carson DeMartini walked to load the bases. Bryan Rincon doubled to score two runs. Devin Saltiban doubled to score two more.

Raylin Heredia homered in the fifth inning.

Devin Saltiban homered to lead off the sixth inning. Dylan Campbell and Pierce Bennett singled. Raylin Heredia singled to score a run.

A walk, hit batter, single and ground out scored a run for HV in the bottom of the sixth.

Three walks and a sacrifice fly scored a HV run in the ninth.

At Bat : 9 R, 15 H, 1 BB, 9 K’s

Devin Saltiban had three hits (single, double & HR) posting three RBIs. Bryan Rincon had three hits (two singles & double) posted three RBIs and scored two runs. Raylin Heredia had three hits (two singles and HR) with two RBIs and three runs scored. Paul McIntosh(two singles) and Luis Caicuto (single & double) each had two hits.

On The Hill : 2 R, 4 H, 8 BB, 8 K’s

LH Mavis Graves - 5 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 3 BB, 5 K’s - 73 pitches - 45 strikes

RH Luis Avila - 1 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 HB, 1 BB, 0 K’s - 22 pitches - 14 strikes

RH Paxton Thompson - 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K’s - 31 pitches - 18 strikes

RH Drew Garrett - 2/3 IP, 1 R, 0 H, 3 BB, 1 K - 29 pitches - 12 strikes

RH Josh Hejka - 1/3 IP - retired only batter he faced - 8 pitches - 6 strikes

Defensive Gem :

First baseman Bryson Ware made a leaping snare of a line drive to end the fifth inning.

Did Ya Know 🧐 :

Not Grand…After Coby Morales hit one on Tuesday, the BlueClaws have now allowed four grand slams this season, the most of

any team in Minor League Baseball (nine teams have allowed three)…This already tied for the second most allowed in a season

by the BlueClaws in team history (they gave up six last year). - Greg Giombarrese - Vice President - Communications - Jersey Shore BlueClaws

Florida State League ( Low A )  - Dunedin 10 (13-11) Clearwater 1 (13-11)

TD Ballpark - Dunedin, FL

Scoring Summary :

Manuel Beltre homered for Dunedin in the fourth inning. A double and home run (Tucker Toman) scored two more.

Two walks, a single and a two doubles scored three sixth inning runs for Dunedin.

Joel Dragoo walked in the seventh inning, stole second and scored when Raider Tello reached on a throwing error.

Four singles, two walks, wild pitch and double scored four runs for Dunedin in the eighth inning.

At Bat : 1 R, 6 H, 2 BB, 12 K’s

Avery Owusu-Asiedu had two hits. Brady Day and Griffin Burkholder each doubled.

On The Hill : 10 R, 14 H, 5 BB, 6 K’s

RH Andrew Painter - 4 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s - 42 pitches - 31 strikes

RH Marty Gair - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 19 pitches - 9 strikes

RH Zack Tukis - 1 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 1 K - 30 pitches - 15 strikes

RH Jose Pena Jr - 1 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K - 15 pitches - 11 strikes

LH Erik Ritchie - 2/3 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 0 K’s - 29 pitches - 13 strikes

RH Gabriel Barbosa - 1/3 IP - struck out only batter he faced - 5 pitches - 3 strikes

Did Ya Know 🧐 :

Five of Eduardo Tait’s six home runs this season were hit in the first inning...Brady Day’s home run last night was the first of his professional career...Ryan Dromboski struck out seven batters, tying Ranger Suárez for the most Ks by a Threshers starter this season...Jake Eddington secured the first save of his career. - Josh Sperber - Clearwater Threshers Broadcaster

System Transactions :

Reading : RHP Tommy McCollum transferred from Jersey Shore. LHP Andrew Wallingplaced on the 7-day IL (retroactive to 4/30).

Jersey Shore : IF Eduardo Lopez placed on 7-day IL (retroactive to 4/30)

Clearwater : RHP Enrique Segura has been traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for RHP Daniel Robert (retroactive to 4/30).

Happy Day, Happy Baseball ⚾️

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