5/20/25 : Minor League Roundup
- Steve Potter
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International League ( AAA ) - Lehigh Valley 5 (32-14) Buffalo 4 (17-27) - 11 AM start
Allentown, PA - Coca-Cola Park
Scoring Summary :
Alan Roden homered for Buffalo in the first inning.
Otto Kemp homered in the bottom of the first.
Rodolfo Castro walked in the fourth, Justin Crawford singled. Otto Kemp singled to score Castro. Crawford scored on a ground out by Gabriel Rincones Jr.
Josh Rivera hit a two run home run for Buffalo in the fifth inning for Buffalo.
Oscar Mercado was hit by a pitch in the eighth, Erick Brito singled. Mercado stole third base and scored on an errant throw by the catcher with Brito moving up to third base. Rodolfo Castro singled to right field to score Brito.
Buffalo scored a run in the ninth on a walk and two singles.
At Bat : 5 R, 9 H, 6 BB, 4 K’s
Otto Kemp had two hits (single & HR) and walked twice (one intentionally). Oscar Mercado and Erick Brito each had two hits (singles).
On The Hill : 4 R, 8 H, 4 BB, 8 K’s
RH Alan Rangel - 5 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 0 BB, 4 K’s - 85 pitches - 61 strikes
RH Nicholas Padilla - 1.1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 2 K’s - 30 pitches - 15 strikes
LH Nick Vespi - 2/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 16 pitches - 8 strikes
RH Austin Schulfer - 1 perfect IP - 9 pitches - 6 strikes
RH Devin Sweet - 1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 24 pitches - 17 strikes
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
ZUÑIGA-LANDER: Striking out hitters and striking a pose on the runway, Guillo Zuñigaearned his first save as a 'Pig on Sunday, striking out the side. It's the first time Zuñiga has struck out the side in order since June 10, 2022 when he was with the Tulsa Drillers. - Sam Jellinek - Manager, Broadcasting & Media Relations - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Eastern League ( AA ) - Portland 4 (21-15) Reading 3 (13-24)
Portland, ME - Delta Dental Park
Scoring Summary :
Two walks, a single, triple and sacrifice fly scored four runs for Portland in the fourth inning.
Keaton Anthony walked in the eighth inning, Hendry Mendez singled. Leandro Pineda singled to score a run, a catching error on Portland’s catcher allowed another run to score.
Robert Moore singled in the ninth, Seth Beer was hit by a pitch. Keaton Anthony doubled to score Moore.
At Bat : 3 R, 9 H, 4 BB, 16 K’s
Hendry Mendez and Leandro Pineda each had two hits (singles). Keaton Anthony had two hits (single & double) with a walk and RBI.
On The Hill : 4 R, 3 H, 6 BB, 8 K’s
RH Jean Cabrera - 5 IP, 4 R, 2 H, 5 BB, 3 K’s - 85 pitches - 53 strikes
RH Andrew Schultz - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K’s - 27 pitches - 14 strikes
RH John McMillon - 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s - 16 pitches - 11 strikes
RH Andrew Bechtold - 1 perfect IP - 1 K - 12 pitches - 7 strikes
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
It’s Miller Time
Phillies No. 2 Prospect Aidan Miller is currently riding a season-high six-game hitting streak, and is slashing .381/.458/.619 (1.077 OPS) over that stretch. Miller has now reached base in 25 of his last 28 games played in, dating back to April 12 and has a .350 on-base percentage over that span. Miller has also proven to be a threat on the base paths as his 13 steals rank tied for fifth in the Eastern League. - Jake Starr - Reading Director of PR/Media Relations, Client Fulfillment & Broadcaster
South Atlantic League ( High A ) - Jersey Shore 6 (15-23) Brooklyn 4 (26-13)
Lakewood, NJ - Shoretown Ballpark
Scoring Summary :
Dylan Campbell homered in the second inning.
Brooklyn scored a run in the fourth on a walk and two singles. A triple and two singles scored two runs for them in the fifth inning.
Matt Higgins doubled in the bottom of the fifth and scored on a triple by Bryan Rincon.
A single, walk, double steal and throwing error (catcher Kehden Hettiger) scored a run for Brooklyn in the seventh.
In the bottom of the seventh Zach Arnold singled, Matt Higgins and Bryson Ware walked. Bryan Rincon hit a grand slam home run!
At Bat : 6 R, 6 H, 5 BB, 10 K’s
Bryan Rincon had three hits (single, triple, grand slam HR, five RBIs). Matt Higgins doubled and Dylan Campbell homered.
On The Hill : 4 R, 8 H, 8 BB, 5 K’s
RH Casey Steward - 4.1 IP, 3 R, 7 H, 5 BB, 1 K - 86 pitches - 50 strikes
RH Ethan Chenault - 1.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K’s - 13 pitches - 6 strikes
LH Cristhian Tortosa - 2/3 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 2 K’s -24 pitches - 9 strikes
RH Augusto Calderon - struck out only batter he faced - 4 pitches - 3 strikes
RH Andrew Baker - 1 perfect IP - 8 pitches - 4 strikes
RH Jaydenn Estanista - 1 perfect IP - 1 K - 13 pitches - 9 strikes
Florida State League ( Low A ) - Clearwater 6 (22-18) Bradenton 3 (17-22)
Bradenton, FL - LECOM Park
Scoring Summary :
Eduardo Tait homered in the first inning.
Brady Day singled in the second, Kodey Shojinaga singled. Raider Tello doubled to score Day. A run scored when Aroon Escobar reached on a throwing error.
A double, three walks and a ground out scored two runs for Bradenton in the bottom of the seventh.
Brady Day walked in the eighth inning, Kodey Shojinaga singled. Avery Owusu-Asiedu hit a three run home run.
A single, wild pitch and single scored a run for Bradenton in the bottom of the eighth.
At Bat : 6 R, 8 H, 5 BB, 11 K’s
Eduardo Tait had two hits (single & HR). Kodey Shojinaga had two hits (singles). Raider Tello doubled. Avery Owusu-Asiedu hit a three run home run. Aroon Escobar and Brady Day walked twice.
On The Hill : 3 R, 7 H, 4 BB, 11 K’s
RH Luke Gabrysh - 5 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 K’s - 63 pitches - 40 strikes
RH Luis Avila - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s - 15 pitches - 12 strikes
RH Eli Trop - 1/3 IP, 2 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 K - 22 pitches - 9 strikes
RH Gabriel Barbosa - 1.1 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 2 K’s - 33 pitches - 21 strikes
RH Saul Teran - 1.1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 3 K’s - 20 pitches - 13 strikes
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
On Sunday Reese Dutton tossed 5.0 innings for the first time in his career...He has 14 strikeouts in 9.2 innings against Lakeland...Griffin Burkholder recorded the first multi-hit game of his pro career...Zack Tunis set new career highs with four strikeouts in 3.0 innings...He earned his first win of his professional career as well. - Josh Sperber - Clearwater Threshers Broadcaster
Florida Complex League (Rookie) - Phillies 11 (4-9) Blue Jays 4 (7-6)- seven innings
Dunedin, FL - Jays Complex
Scoring Summary :
Manolfi Jimenez tripled in the second inning and scored on a sacrifice fly by Jorge Julio.
Manolfi Jimenez homered in the fourth inning.
Jorge Julio walked in the fifth inning and scored when Rickardo Perez tripled. Adrian Garcia tripled to score Perez. Jose Familia singled to score a run. Francisco Loreto singled, Alirio Ferrebus doubled to score two runs. Angel Mata doubled to score Ferrebus.
A single and two doubles scored two runs for the Blue Jays in the bottom of the fifth.
A walk, single and wild pitch scored a run for the Blue Jays in the sixth.
Angel Mata walked in the seventh, Manolfi Jimenez singled. Theyscored on a double by Jorge Julio. Adrian Garcia reached on a fielding error on which Julio scored.
A triple and single scored a Blue Jays run in the bottom of the seventh.
At Bat : 11 R, 11 H, 4 BB, 8 K’s
Manolfi Jimenez had three hits (single, triple & HR) and scored three runs. Jose Familia had two hits (single & double). Alirio Ferrebus, Jorge Julio and Angel Mata each doubled. Adrian Garcia and Rickardo Perez tripled. Ferrebus had two RBIs, Julio had three.
On The Hill : 4 R, 10 H, 3 BB, 9 K’s
RH Danyony Pulido - 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K
RH Guisseppe Velasquez - 2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 4 K’s
RH Ramon Marquez - 2 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 3 K’s
RH Orlando Gonzalez - 1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K
System Transactions :
Lehigh Valley : RHP Mick Abel (optioned 5/18) and RHP Daniel Robert (optioned 5/17) added to the roster (from Philadelphia). C/3B Yhoan Escalona placed on the Development List (retroactive to 5/19).
Reading : RHP Wil Crowe has been signed to a minor league contract and added to the roster. RHP Jack Dallas reinstated from the Temporality Inactive List.
Jersey Shore : RHP Andrew Baker and RHP Josh Hejka added to the roster (from Reading). RHP Micah Ottenbreit placed on 7-day IL retroactive to May 19th.
Clearwater : RHP Luis Avila has been transferred from the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.
FCL Phillies : LHP Erik Ritchie transferred from Low-A Clearwater. RHP Lucas Sims signed to a minor league contract. RHP Giussepe Velasquez began a rehab assignment from Low-A Clearwater..
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