International League ( AAA ) - Lehigh Valley 6 (19-29) Rochester 3 (24-23)
Allentown, PA - Coca-Cola Park
Summary :
Travis Blankenhorn homered for Rochester in the 3rd inning.
Rafael Marchan singled in the 5th inning, Simon Muzziotti walked. Jim Haley singled to score Marchan. Cal Stevenson tripled to score two runs.
Jordan Luplow walked in the 6th - went to third on a single by Darick Hall and scored on a sacrifice fly by Weston Wilson. Esteban Quiroz doubled to score Hall. Simon Muzziotti singled to score Quiroz.
Carter Kieboom homered in the 7th inning.
Rochester scored a run in the ninth on two singles, a throwing error and ground out.
At Bat : 6 R, 8 H, 2 BB, 9 K’s
Simon Muzziotti had two hits (singles). Esteban Quiroz doubled. Cal Stevenson tripled.
On The Hill : 3 R, 9 H, 1 BB, 5 K’s
David Parkinson pitched 6.2 innings - 2 R, 7 H, 1 BB, 4 K’s - 102 pitches - 62 strikes - very good outing. Tyler Gilbert pitched 1.1 innings - 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K - 11 pitches - 9 strikes. Yunior Marte finished - 1 IP, 1 unearned R, 2 H, 0 BB, 0 K’s - 15 pitches - 10 strikes.
Eastern League ( AA ) - Reading 12 (19-25) Binghamton 6 (23-19 ) - 7 innings - rain shortened.
Reading, PA - First Energy Stadium
Summary :
A walk, single and double scored two runs for Binghamton in the 3rd inning.
Robert Moore homered in the bottom of the third inning. Marcus Lee Sang and Jose Rodriquez singled - Carson Taylor singled to score a run. Kendall Simmons hit a three run home run.
Robert Moore walked in the 4th inning, Marcus Lee Sang and Jose Rodriquez singled. Caleb Ricketts singled to score two runs. Kendall Simmons was hit by a pitch. A wild pitch scored a run. Bryce Ball singled to score another run.
Baron Radcliff homered in the 5th inning.
A triple, walk, ground out and throwing error scored two runs for Binghamton in the 6th inning. A walk and single scored two more.
Carson Taylor and Bryce Ball homered in the 6th inning.
The game went into rain delay in the middle of the 7th inning. The game was eventually called.
On The Hill : 6 R, 12 H, 4 BB, 10 K’s.
Robinson Pina pitched five innings - 2 R, 8 H, 2 BB, 8 K’s - 91 pitches - 65 strikes. Mitch Neunborn pitched 2/3 of an inning - 4 R - 2 earned, 3 H, 2 BB, 1 K - 33 pitches - 17 strikes. Cristian Hernandez pitched 1.1 innings, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K - 25 pitches - 16 strikes.
At Bat : 12 R, 14 H, 2 BB, 6 K’s
Jose Rodriguez had three hits (singles) and scored twice. Carson Taylor also had three hits (two singles and a HR). Marcus Lee Sang (singles) and Bryce Ball (single & HR) each two hits. Kendall Simmons, Robert Moore and Baron Radcliff each homered.
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
This Day in Baseballtown History - May 25, 2012: At Harrisburg, Darin Ruf swats two solo home runs and Tyson Gillies adds a third as Reading beats the Senators, 3-1. Jonathan Pettibone gave up one run on 8 hits over 8 innings for his 4th victory.
South Atlantic League ( High A ) - Aberdeen 7 (23-21) Jersey Shore 5 (24-20)
Aberdeen, MD - Leidos Stadium at Ripken Field
Summary :
Two walks, a stolen base and sacrifice fly scored a run for Aberdeen in the first inning.
Two walks, a single and sacrifice fly scored a run for Aberdeen in the 5th inning. A wild pitch scored another.
A single, hit batter and double scored two runs for Aberdeen in the 6th inning.
Erick Brito and William Bergolla singled in the 7th - Jordan Dissin reached on an error on which Brito scored. Otto Kemp singled to score Bergolla.
Elio Prado hit a two run home run for Aberdeen in the 7th inning.
Jordan Dissin, Justin Crawford and Otto Kemp walked in the 9th inning. A single by Leandro Pineda scored a run. A wild pitch scored another run. Hendry Mendez singled to score a run.
On The Hill : 7 R, 6 H, 7 BB, 10 K’s
Starlyn Castillo went four plus innings - 3 R, 1 H, 6 BB, 2 K’s - 77 pitches - 33 strikes. Andrew Baker pitched an inning - 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s - 14 pitches - 8 strikes - two of three inherited runners scored. Beyony Robles pitched an inning - 2 R, 2 H, 1 HB, 0 BB, 2 K’s - 21 pitches - 11 strikes. Trey Dillard pitched 2/3 of an inning - 2 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 22 pitches - 13 strikes. Danny Wilkinson pitched 1.1 innings - 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 3 K’s - 22 pitches - 15 strikes.
At Bat : 5 R, 8 H, 7 BB, 10 K’s
Justin Crawford and William Bergolla each had two hits (singles). Jordan Dissin walked twice.
Florida State League ( Low A ) - Clearwater 6 (31-13) St Lucie 0 (14-30)
Port St Lucie, FL - Clover Park
Summary :
Pierce Bennett walked in the fourth inning, Dakota Kotowski singled for the first hit of the game - Devin Saltiban then hit a line drive laser over the left field fence for a three run home run.
Devin Saltiban reached on an error in the 6th inning, Keaton Anthony singled and Jared Thomas walked to load the bases. A passed ball allowed a run to score.
Dakota Kotowski reached second base on an error in the 8th, he scored on a single by Keaton Anthony.
Raylin Heredia doubled in the 9th, Avery Owusu-Asiedu walked, they both advanced on a wild pitch. Bryson Ware hit a sacrifice fly to score Heredia.
On The Hill : 0 R, 1 H, 5 BB, 12 K’s
Mavis Graves was excellent - 6 scoreless innings - 1 H, 2 BB, 9 K’s - 91 pitches - 58 strikes - FB (sinker & four seamer) in the 90 to 93 mph range but it was his slider/curve that was outstanding - used it along with a cutter to get 16 whiffs on 29 swings. RPM on the slider/curve was consistently in the major league range - in his last 12 innings pitched he’s yielded no earned runs (1 unearned R) and just two hits while striking out 19 batters 👀😳 - good stuff! Ethan Chenault threw two strong innings - 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 1 K - 31 pitches - 18 strikes. Drew Garrett closed it - 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 K’s - 21 pitches - 11 strikes.
At Bat : 6 R, 6 H, 5 BB, 11 K’s
Keaton Anthony had two singles and a walk. Devin Saltiban hit a three run home run and scored twice. Raylin Heredia doubled.
Defense :
Aidan Miller had a rare off night at the bat but he played very solid defense at shortstop - made a couple very athletic plays - continues to impress all around.
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
Dakota Kotowski is the first Thresher to 20 RBIs in 2024. Aidan Miller drove in two to overtake him for the team lead at 21. Jordan Viars is the third Thresher with an on-base streak of 15 games this season. Friday’s appearance for Saul Teran was his first of the season without a win or a save. Kotowski is the first Thresher to homer in back-to-back games this season. All four of his homers for Clearwater have come on the road. - Josh Sperber - Clearwater Threshers Broadcaster
Florida Complex League - FCL Yankees 5 (9-7) FCL Phillies 4 (8-8)
Tampa, FL - Yankees Complex
Summary :
Brian Sanchez homered for the Yankees in the second inning.
Starlyn Caba singled in the 5th inning, Aroon Escobar walked. They both stole a base to advance. Guillermo Rosario hit a sacrifice fly to score Caba.
A triple and single scored a run for the Yankees in the 5th inning.
Juan Villavicencio walked in the 6th, stole second and scored on a single by Ezra Farmer. AJ Shaver doubled, Starlyn Caba singled to score a run.
A walk, double, fielding error (1st baseman Guillermo Rosario - missed catch), single and wild pitch scored three runs for the Yankees in the bottom of the 5th.
Starlyn Caba and Aroon Escobar walked in the 9th inning, they both advanced on a wild pitch. Caba scored on a sacrifice fly by Guillermo Rosario.
On The Hill : 5 R, 8 H, 3 BB, 12 K’s
Ezequiel Segura pitched 5 innings, 2 R, 5 H, 1 HB, 0 BB, 5 K’s. Jordi Martinez pitched an inning - 3 R - 1 earned, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 K’s.
Adilson Peralta pitched 2 innings, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 5 K’s.
At Bat : 4 R, 7 H, 7 BB, 14 K’s
Starlyn Caba had a day - three hits (singles), an RBI and a whopping four stolen bases 👀. AJ Shaver doubled, Aroon Escobar walked twice and stole two bases.
Notes :
Former Phillies RHP McKinley Moore started for the Yankees - he’s had both injuries and struggles this season - is in the FCL to attempt to regain his form. He pitched one scoreless inning.
System Transactions :
Lehigh Valley : RHP Yunior Marte (PHI 15-day IL) began a Major League Rehab Assignment. RHP Zac Houston reinstated from the 7-day IL.
C Jose Godoy placed on the Development List (retroactive to 5/24).
FCL Phillies : LHP Jordi Martinez (Double-A Reading 7-day IL) added to roster on minor league rehab assignment.
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